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I am extremely thankful for my college experience so far. I grew up in a household where I was not informed about college and I actually didnt even figure out what universities there were in my home state until my senior year of high school. My parents are foreigners and their method of raising me was all about independence. It is my second year attending NVCC and I couldn't have asked for a better support system than their faculty members. They are all so genuine and put their best effort in answering all my questions. I would still be that lost little girl in high school with out their support. Right now I am in the process of starting the transfer process and NVCC is there for me every step of the way. I may not have the best support system at home but atleast I have a home away from home at NVCC. For the first time in my life I am motivated to reach my goals and dreams. Even writing this essay for a scholarship is a huge step for me. I owe it all to my college for pushing me in the right direction!

I have been challenged to manage my time and resources at a level I have never seen before. I have made friends that I will keep for the rest of my life. I have been forced to focus my energy and effort on accomplishing my goal. It is great preparation for me. I intend to go into campaign management. I want to make a difference in the world. Oklahoma State University has already begun the equipping process for me to be great. I don't want to be good. I want to excel. OSU is doing that for me now.

My college experience has shown me that while I still may learn valuable things while I'm not attending college, there are even more valuable things I can learn when I am in the classroom. In that classroom I have learned that focusing on the seemingly incosequential details will often help me accomplish challenges in and out of the classroom. Another experience is that of the endless task of organizing and staying current with assignments, dates, events, and research materials. I can say without fear that I am not the only one who has benefitted from keeping up with all these things. Once I learned how to keep up with all these things and stay organized and how much it helped me, I applied it to my life outside of the school. Staying organized is one of the most important things that I learned will help me while I'm in college and when I leave college.

I will get lifelong friendships, a solid base for my career, and a chance at a better future. I enjoy sharing ideas with others and seeing how two people can make something very unique by putting thier ideas in together. Attending college is valuable in enrichment of the mind, body and soul. I believe that everyone should attend college, it's only a matter of finanance.

Through my first year, the students and teachers here have made my attendance phenomenal. I can ask my teachers questions if I don't understand problems, and they are more than welcome to stay after class or have extra office hours in case of an emergency. The students have also had a big positive impact on my college experience. I continue to meet kind people of all races and all ages that are willing to do anything from helping me on an assignment to just being good friends. I am constantly reminded that I have picked the right school and this is home.

I have made many friends at Oklahoma State. The people at this university are very friendly. I have made many friendships here that will last a lifetime. These friends are extremely meaningful to me.

I've have received a true hometown type of feeling from my school. We start August 23rd, I'm really excited. During all of the campus tours and the weekend that I spent on campus, I truly felt like I was home. It was so comforting since I'm very close with my family. I needed that feeling after leaving "The Nest." I'm thankful that I worked so hard and was able to be accepted at this fabulous school. I can't wait until my full fledge college experience starts. Its been so valuable to attend college because of how the economy is changing and people that have a degree are going to have a much easier time than those without one.

I have received so much out of my college experience. Not only have I gained academic skills but I have also gained social skills. I will leave this school rich in skills for my major and other life skills. All of these will come in handy while persuing my professional career.

My college experience has taught me the value of patience and persistance. The six years I have been attending college have required both of these. It takes a great deal of patience to get through the mandatory classes that in no way relate to your field of study and at times it was really difficult to sign up for the next semester knowing that it would not pertain to my field either. As a full time employee i have not been able to take on a full load every semester, therefore I have been working on my four year degree for six straigh years. Throughout this time I've kept my goal in mind and relied on sheer persistance to keep me going. This year my persistance pays off. As of August 2010 I will be enrolling in my last year of college. My last year will gain me a diploma and most importantly it will gain me a teaching certificate. Patiece and persistance are the things I have to thank for this.

I have met so many people that I will know and love for life. There are so many resources to me from my advisor, professors, or people they refer to me from their department or own group of friends. Everyone at this school wants you to succeed, even the students! Everyone has a warmth and loving quality to them that you cannot deny is prominent on campus. Academically I have run into an undiagnosed learning disability, and there are many resources to help me. My semesters have gone rather smoothly and my professors are always there to help. There is a lot of pressure to do well and succeed in every way possible, and while it can be detremental, it can also be a huge help. Overall, I am super happy with my school and my choice to further my education, even with being so far from home.