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I have gained a greater knowledge in time management.

Coming to college was one of the scariest days of my life. I honestly had no idea what to expect, but little did I know this would be one of the most fulfilling years of my life. I was never a stand out student in high school, I maintained about a 3.0 cumulatively. After my first semester in college though, taking 15 credit hours, I earned a 3.88! It was probably one of the most rewarding achievements thus far in my life. Not only did it boost my confidence, but also it showed me that I was smarter than I thought I was. If I didn?t attend college, I don?t think I would have nearly as much confidence in my self. It helped me grow in ways that I never would have anticipated. I have made so many new friends and accomplished so much in only a year. Being at college has made me really excited for my future, and given me the confidence I need to know that I can be successful.

Given the current and past history of tragic events (earthquakes in Haiti, and tsunamis in the Pacific) that have affected the health and very lives of our fellow human beings , college thus far has given me an in depth opportunity to create a path for myself to help. I was circumspect about continuing on with my education having worked after high school. My views of previous educational administrators and teachers was somewhat tainted by high school. Thus, it came as a pleasant surprise to find that not only were my college professors well educated having attended well known and respected institutions, but they were also readily available to help me with my newly discovered thirst for knowledge. Besides answering my numerous questions regarding course content and lab issues they recommended additional sources of reading. The latter has given me an in depth look into current people that are providing compassionate care for those less fortunate. My readings have given me cultural information about other countries, religions, and ways of life that I had not experienced before. In closing, my college experience has given me a much broader background of education that will help me prepare for my lif'es journey

College hasn't been easy. In fact, it has been one of the most difficult things I have ever done. I have had to apply and motivate myself at times when I just want to quit, and I have had to learn the meaning of the word perseverence. If you want something bad enough, you will give anything to get there. To be on top and to make a change in this world requires one to have ambition, drive, goals, and passion. It insists that no matter what, a person is to fight as hard as they can to get to an end result. In this case, my end result will be a college education, and a chance to make an impact on the world.

I have learned that education is everything especially in the current economic state that we are in right now. It is beneficial to attend college for the education that you receive today is going to help in the long run in finding a job.

I have learned to interact with other cultures. I have become a global citizen. I realize that everything isn't just about me and in the grand scheme of life we are all connect. And it is up to all of us to strive to be our best and to push others to do the same. I have been afford opportunities that if I hadn't attended college I might not have had. It exposed me to things that I was undware of and molded me into the person I am today.

College has been a valuable asset to my life in ways that help me become a better and more keen individual. Giving me knowledge that will help me achieve greater challenges and guide me up some of the steepest mountains. Without college I would most definately be lost. In other words, most people would not take me serious in the fact that I was uneducated.

In college, I had the amazing opportunity to meet people of all different backgrounds. Not only did I learn about business management, but I also learned very valuable life lessons. It has made me the person I am today. I aspire to achieve the best while maintaining a robust social life. The people in my life have taught me as much about business as the books that I studied. Purdue provided me with the opportunity of meeting others that sought to excel in life and inspire me to always live my life to the fullest.

I have become more responsible and more driver to suceed. It has encouraged me to do my best and try hard.

My college experience has not only offered me and amazing education thus far, but many experiences to not only entertain me and help me find a close group of friends, but to challenge my skills in other ways besides academically. I have gained numerous friendships in my year and a half here at Purdue, and these are friendships that will last a lifetime. I have gained experience as a leader and helping others get comfortable with their lives here at Purdue. I have gained knowledge on my future and how I should go about pursuing my dream job. Had I not come to Purdue, I would not know about the millions of opportunities in the field of law that are available to me. My experience here at Purdue is extremely valuable to me, more valuable than most things. My experience has prepared me for the future and helped me to meet people who are willing to travel the journey with me.