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I have achieved many things beyond education from my experience in college thus far. Not only have I acquired many new friends through my participation in the OSU Welcome Leader Program and various classes, but I have also established where I would like to go with my future. Studying Animal Sciences and Sociology in college and planning to attend law school afterwards, it is crucial to start saving money as much as possible. My advisors and teachers have helped me establish my future goals and find my place in the real world. Attending this university has gave me a sense of independence and a new network of friends and possible references.

My college experience has been full of experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today. Attending college at Ohio State I learned not only hard work, determination, and perseverance but a passion for learning, leadership, and a better understanding of myself and my place in the world. Being a student athlete has allowed me to develop these qualities in a manner that would push me past where I thought I ever could be. As a student athlete I had to become a leader on the field and a representative of The Ohio State University. As a student who put in hours of study time and homework, was punctual and attended classes, and who gained an appreciation for the differences in every person, I gained a passion for education and the impact that it can have on many lives. Learning how to work hard and to expect nothing short of the best for myself was a characteristic that was instilled in me by my professors and my coach. Through determination to obtain my degree in teaching I am back in school at Capital University and more passionate and motivated to become a leader and inspiration to many.

Since stepping onto the Ohio State University campus for orientation, I have met many friends that I already consider to be very close. My room-mate and those around us are all in the same Major and so we attend classes together as well as eat, study and have fun together. My experience so far at Ohio State University has been excellent and I'm looking forward to it continuing over the next 3 years. I plan to take advantage of the Study Abroad opportunities offered in my Major to further expand my exposure to other cultures and people from around the world. I am truly having a great time even though some days are filled with hard work and study! I'm so glad that I chose to attend Ohio State!

College is the most remarkable experience, but also the most difficult experience i have dealt with. It is on such a higher level than high school that you have to be ready to commit and have the urge to learn. College has shown me responsibilty in the rarest ways. You are officially on your own: independent. It makes your grow up and turn into the person who you will ultimately be for the remaining of your life. Being only a freshman, college has already taught me multitude amounts of information about myself. I value the techniques iI have aquired by having to learn on my own. High spoon feeds its students, but in college, you are on your own. If you want to be successful, then it is up to you to make that happen. I value the lessons of adult hood college has provided for me and the opportunities it has laid at my feet. College also allowed me to be apart of something bigger. The Ohio State community is so welcoming and having something in common with 50,000 students is remarkable. Everywhere you go, you can always find a buckeye.

Even though I have only attended The Ohio State University for a little over two quarters, I can say that I am a better person for it. I have always been independent but being here has taught me to be even more self-reliant and responsible. The choices may be as simple as what time I plan on going to bed but I find myself making the more responsible decision than I would have just one year ago. I have also found that I value my education more when I am not technically required to attend class. Knowing that I made the choice to attend a certain class makes me pay more attention and thus perform better. It has been valuable to attend this school because of the numerous opprtunities that await me when I graduate. In this day and age, a college degree is pratically vital to securing a decent job and getting started on a successful career. I plan on graduating from the school of business and hopefully someday I will be able to make an impact on our society, if not the world, that I can accredit to Ohio State.

From college so far, I have learned something very important about myself - I love learning. College classes are different than high school because you have so many options, you can pick classes that you actually care about. You still have to meet general education guidelines, but you have options. I love taking classes in things Ithat interest me, like psychology and spanish. I love going to classes because I actually WANT tolearn. The other day after my psychology class, I texted my mom "I love learning." I had just spent an over an hour learning about human behavior and I wasn't even bored. I wanted to learn and participate. I never had that feeling before I started college. Most people can't wait until they are done with school, but I never want to be done. I want to keep learning as long as I can. College has made me realize how important it is to love what you do and the importance ultimately finding a job that I love and can be successful in. College has shown me the value of learning and education, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to get a college degree.

In only two years I have gotten so much out of my college experience. I have made friends that I know will be around for the rest of my life. Another thing I have learned is that you receive the amount that you put in, whether that be in relationships with friends, faculty, or peers, school work, or at your job. With my college experience I have found out what it feels like to be in an inclusive community. One of my favorite college experiences at Ohio State University is varsity sports because there is a huge sense of unity because everyone, university wide gets together to support their buckeyes. It has been very valuable to attend Ohio State University because I have really learned how to be independent, get involved, and make the best of every situation. These three things will definitely help me as a begin my future after I complete my graduate degree because I will have to be independent, I will have to involve myself in various things throughout my life, and if I always make the best of every situation nothing will ever hold me back.

My college experience has taught me more than just academics. I have gained independence and maturity while being away from home. Of course, academics are important and I have learned a lot in classes. But college has been so valuable to attend because I have learned what the real world is like and been exposed to things I would have never experienced at home.

I have matured as a person and a student. I have learned what it takes to be successful and I am still in the process of learning.

Through my attendance at Ohio State, I have made many new friendships and developed as a person and as a leader. This campus has so many opportunities whether it be a club, intramurals, or internships. It has set me up to be successful upon my graduation from this fine institution. You will also have one of the largest networks of alumni in the world because Buckeyes are all around the country so youll never be alone.

Out of my college experience I ahve realized that you cannot be scared. I attend my current college because I was very scared to leave home, instead of breaking out my safety net and attending my dream school in New York. I love my school and things I have learned cannot be measured. I belive its been valuable to attend because going to a community college, which some frown upon, is a very nice transition school for those of us who might be a little frightened of leaving home right away. American River will always hold a place in my heart, and its taught me that I have what it takes to make it when I transfer to Cornell or NYU next fall.

During my coursework and employment experiences, I have developed skills that make me an enticing candidate for this scholarship. I have developed the ability to work well within a team, contributing my best effects and ideas. I also have the ability to be a great leader, and allot my best effects in coordinating and organizing structure to concur success. Within my employment at Ohio State Calling, I've been able to promote university fundraising. This experience has helped me develop effective communication skills and learn the steps involved in promotions as well as consumer development. I also have experience in leadership through my past job responsibility of managing and coordinating a on campus dance team. With my strategic communication classes, I learned skills which allow me to be a great creator/ design. these skills encompassed with my positive outlook and persistent mindset have allowed me to create a strong foundation to go into the work focus with.

My college experience has been very valuable to me. I have learned a lot inside the classroom and outside of the classroom. I went to a small school with no diversity, Ohio State has really opened my eyes to all of the different ethnicities, relgions and clubs out there. I have made so many new friends and I have become an independent young lady. I love the sense of community I have with my fellow Ohio Staters. We are all united when we walk to class in the snow, study for finals at the library, walk down High Street on a Friday night, cheer at the OSU football games in the Horseshoe, jump into the cold, dirty lake before the big game against Michigan. Even though I dont know everyone I feel like they are my family.

College can be a scary word, but for me it means freedom and independence. When you are in college you gain the necessary skills in order to succeed in today’s competitive job market. My college experience has allowed me to gain the necessary education for my future job, while allowing me to make lasting friendships that will continue throughout the years. College has been valuable, because it has given me the edge on other people who have not acquired the skills that I have. Ohio State specifically has allowed me to do this in a diverse environment with an array of student, professors, and faculty. So, instead of college being scary, I think of the future and how my college education will lead to a good job that will give me the freedom and independence I want.

Attending college has not only given me lessons in learning to live on my own, but in learning to be individual. I have found that putting myself out there and getting involved, on top of striving to be an excellent student who participates in the classroom and shares ideas with her peers, is more rewarding than anything. Expanding my knowledge has opened my eyes to wordly concepts, and jumping feet-first into student organizations has given me the opportunity to be a voice for my fellow students. Stepping outside of my comfort zone and trying new things has given me friends and experiences of a lifetime. But, beyond anything, is my new found dedication to community service. Though I volunteered in high school, lending my time and energy to the endless array of community events in Columbus has given me new-found joy. I take pride not only in the fact that my school has so many students who love to make a difference, but that in doing so myself, I can become a better person as I strive to better conditions for others. I have come to believe that nothing is so valuable as being humble and respectful.

I have gotten so much already out of my college experience and I still have so much to learn and grow as a person. I feel like I am becoming a better person everyday because I am constantly striving to do my best. Going to school really pushes me as a person to be the best I can be. I believe everyone should try thier best to get a college education because it is the most vaulable assest anyone could have. I come from a family where no one has gone or graduated from any higher education so no one has been close to living a successful life. That is why I want to complete my schooling and be the most knowledgeable in my area that I can be. I deserve to be what I aspire to be because I have worked hard my whole life to get where I am today.

I recently started attending Cuyahoga Community College. So far I have learned that you assume more responsibility than you did when you were in High School. Teachers don't bother you to turn in assignments, so it is up to you to complete assignments when they are due. In others words I enjoy the responsibility and being treated as an adult. From here on out I am responsible for myself and control my fate, and I plan on getting the most out of this experience.

My college experience thus far has allowed me the opportunity to discover the person I want to become while offering me the necessary resources. The largeness and diversity of Ohio State University has opened my eyes to my unique path. I am not the typical college girl. I do not appreciate gossip, drama, Uggs, or being told what to wear. I would rather spend my time with the OSU Mountaineers climbing mountains, or with my club Ultimate Frisbee team training and competing. OSU has brought this to light in my life, as well as my academic path to becoming a Food Engineer. Life is a tight rope walk with endless objects to balance on your shoulders. Finding the right mix of work and play, friends and family, prayer and celebration, and giving and receiving, will be a lifelong experiment. In college, I have begun to find this balance of priorities along with new interests. My most recent discoveries include rockclimbing, Ultimate Fisbee, painting, and playing the harmonica. I want to be the most worldly and well rounded person I can be. OSU has greatly helped me become well rounded and worldly, balanced on the tightrope of life.

Attending college has been a valuable and rewarding experience because have learned effective time management skills and the necessary skills to improve my study habits so that I am a more successful student. I have also had an opportunity to explore various majors so that I can make an informed decisions on my chosen major and career field. The most important lesson that I have learned is how to work with people from backgrounds, races and socioeconomic backgrounds.

While attending this university, I have gained so much self -confidence. I have really come out of my shell since I left high school. I know that I can accomplish anything I want and Ohio State has been there to help me figure that out. I don't know what I would have done if i hadn't gone to this wonderful university! It has really helped shape me into the person I am now; I love who I've become.