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I had always planned on attending college but had not decided what major I wanted to pursue. I decided to graduate early from High School and soon started the nursing program at a local college. I had always been a homebody but after a year of nursing school I decided that was not the life I wanted, so I took a leap of faith and applied to Purdue University. I planned on getting the “real” college experience by moving away from home and in reality I began to find out who I really was and how much determination and hard work it takes to pursue your dreams. Perfect grades don’t come without hard work and numerous hours of studying. Money does not grow on trees. Practice makes perfect. All these sayings that my parents said over and over again to me as I was growing up were really true. College has been a learning experience in every aspect of my life not only educationally but it continues to give me a taste of what reality really is. Every day is a learning experience and without college I would not have received these valuable life lessons and education.

Out of my college experience I have grown into myself. I grew up in a smaller town which was not the most liberal of sorts and by opening my eyes to all of the differences of college, instead of subconciously trying to impress people all the time-- I am completely at ease with myself. I have gained a sense of comfort and self-confidence through being at Purdue and have loved every second of it. I do not feel as though this could have happened at any other place!

So far, I have gotten a decent education, and I have learned to study more than I did in high school. I think it has been valuable to attend because Purdue has helped me decide on my major, and that I would like to transfer to University of Tampa because of the environment, people, dorm life, and weather most of all. The main things I would miss are my friends here, and the town around Purdue has one of the greatest coffee shops in the world.

I have gotten so much from my college experience. Even thought I've changed my major three times, I feel that Purdue gives you those second and third chances through their professors and curriculum in general. I have to stay in school for a fifth year, but I'm happy to stay. I easily could have switched schools when I changed majors the final time, however I just couldn't leave Purdue, a place I knew and loved. It has been valuable to attend Purdue for the diversity, the challenging courses, and the social network in general. Purdue is one of the most diverse univeristies in th nation and I am so blessed to experience interacting with people from all over the world. The courseload is dewfinitely tough, but I feel that's the only way to grow and actually learn, if what you're trying to learn is difficult. The social network at Purdue is amazing. I've made so many friends and will be so sad to leave them after graduation. Purdue University is one of the most amazing places on earth and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a challenging, yet enjoyable college experience.

Through my one semester here at Purdue, I have gained knowledge not only of my major, but a greater understanding of a small portion of the world through a young adult's eyes. I have been broadened to diversity, ethnicities and what being an employee in "the real world" truly means. I have learned to value every experience presented, like it is the only one you are given. I have also concluded that all first-hand experiences such as internships, job shadowing, externships, and studying abroad are some of the most undervalued accounts on campus. Overall, college is a time in a students' life where they can grow as a well-rounded individual but also gain a larger understanding of their major and future expectations.

During my college experience, I have learned that nobody is infallible and that you should never procrastinate or preoccupy your time with something else, unless you wish to fall behind. Attending college has indoctrinated me to the fact that high school doesn't prepare you as much as you'd like, but you have to learn to adapt to adversity and to do the best you can. Additionally, seeking a professor/classmate for assistance is never a bad idea and you learn the material better as a result. College is a much better experience, if you don't attend locally to avoid the ravages of different factors distracting you from doing what is required or expected of you. Personally, I believe that living on campus a few hours away from home has allowed me to mature and achieve a higher level of responsibility for my actions, which prevents me from blaming anyone or anything else for my performance in school. Staying focused is a major factor in success at college, but making friends and getting involved are as equally important and helps you develop a stronger character for your future career.

College is a rite of passage that every person should have the opportunity to experience. It has taught me responsibility and accountability with people and my work as a student. As a college student, I am expected to perform to the best of my ability in everything I do. I have learned that you need to study what you are passionate about because it will motivate you when you're struggling in classes. In college, you also learn how to manage your time. It is extremely valuable to attend college because it will open so many doors in the working world. My dad always says, "the more education you have, the more opportunities you gain." I have only been in college for a year and a half and I have already talked to quite a few people who decided to come back to college because they did not decide to attend right after high school. The one piece of advice they have all given me is to stay in school and to pursue as much education as possible. I am very blessed to be able to go to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a meteorologist.

I have not gotten anything out of my college experience yet. I am currently enrolled to start in January of 2011. I am set up with online course and plan on getting a lot of experience from it. I am hoping to further my computer knowlege as well as my business knowlege, specializing in human resourses. It will be valuable to attend so that I can show my 5 small children how it is never to late to gain more knowlege. It will help our family to suceed further then we have already been able to.

Attending college has changed my life in so many ways, but I going has strengthend my family relationship. I have developed so much more confidence in myself, especially since I am the first to attend college in my family. Ultimately, I feel like I broke a barrier, that I am not destined to be like my parents. However, at the same time, I've realized how important my parents are to me, how much of an influence they have had on me. It is my goal to make them, as well as my sisters and brother proud. I want to be their role model. My family is not in the greatest financial situation, which is why I want to accomplish so much in order to show my siblings that they too can have a better life. Therefore, attending college has created a strong goal to achieve, as well as to inspire. I rarely see my family nowadays, and I cherish the moments when I do get to see them. I dread leaving them to return to my art projects and books, but I return knowing that I have a purpose: To make my family proud and to give them hope.

College has made into the person I am today through the trials and tribulations that I have endured both in and out of the classroom. It has defined who I am and what I take pride in to this day, with my biomedical research. I truly know they have put all they have into making me the best engineer I can be and I feel like it has given me the tools to be successful, no matter what the challenge.

College has shown me that the journey to success is rough road that often times can't be traveled alone. I came to school with a lot of pride. After getting grades that were less than passing, I soon realized the true meaning of being a little fish in a big pond. After talking to my advisor, i changed majors and learned that needed I to push my pride and ask for help, which for me was easier said than done. Today I still dont have the greatest GPA, but rather something greater. What I possess is a drive and will to succeed back backed by the knowledge and courage to use the seamingly infinite pool of resources thatis presented before me.

They say that your future depends on your degree. They also say that your lifestyle, emotional well-being, and financial standing depend on the status of your degree. For someone, like me, who wants to travel the world, meet new people, and achieve great things my degree goes hand in hand with my future. The scariest thing for a student in their first semester of college is getting an email that states if two-thousand dollars is not paid within seventy-two hours, all of the current classes you are taking will be dropped and you will be currently un-enrolled from this institution. I have already beaten so many statistics, achieved many goals of my family and myself, and done things that I didn’t even know I could. I also want to do so much more. I feel as though my future is through a door and my diploma is my key. I plan to get more than my bachelor degree and go to graduate school, but all of these hopes and dreams come at a cost.

I have learned a lot in just the first semester of my freshman year. College is nothing like high school. There is no one to watch over you and make sure you make good decisions. Once you’re in college, you are truly an adult. You make adult decisions. Things like signing for loans opened my eyes to the responsibilities I now have. Being money and grade conscious is a responsibility of my own. Although my professors make resources available for me, it is up to me to take advantage of these resources. I have found that it is easy to slip up or get caught in bad situations. No matter what college or university you go to, there will always be someone to put a drink in your hand or a joint in your fingers. It’s ultimately up to you to fall under pressure or remember the morals you were raised with. But that doesn’t mean you should not have fun, its college after all. It’s your decision whether your time at college will be a waste of money, or a great education experience. Overall college offers an experience that you cannot obtain anywhere else.

Most people are concerned with the cost of higher education. I am not economist, but I do know that the opportunity cost far outweighs the monetary one. I have made friends for life, learned information that I couldn't even dream up, and got to witness some of the best times Big Ten sports has to offer. The times here are more than a diploma. My education has opened doors into the world in which I will soon join, and I'm not afraid because of what I have learned here.

College has certainly made a difference in my life; i have learned many experiences with my teachers and the new friends i have made. College has tought me how to be more responsible and accurate with what i do, i have learned a new way to life. I had to pay for the classe i took this semester and it was very hard but my dad always says that everthing requires a sacrifice, and so i did it. Even tough it was hard and had to work alot to pay for it, that is what made me responsible because now that i know how much it costs i appreciate more the time and effort i put on it, i also pay more atention to what the teacher says and do all my homework. i figured if i'm paying for it than to take advantage of what i have, and t give one hundred percent to college.

So far in the three months that I have been attending college, I have developed really great studying habbits. I have learned to take advantage of all of the resources provided for me to succeed. I have really learned the importance of networking. I have also learned that in order to really be successful in the occupation that I plan to pursue after college, I must start volunteering and interning now in order to receive hands on experience and become a better candidate for being hired in that field of work. I have not yet obtained all the other great experiences that I know will come from a four year attendance at Purdue University, however, I know that I am off to a great start.

It has been valuable to attend college to further yourself both physically and mentally in the working environment today. I feel those who attend college are more likely to be a well-rounded person, and are better at being independent than those who did not attend college.

What i received from my education so far is an education to last a life time. My view on problems went from just my home town to start thinking about the problems the world is facing today and how to use the education I’m receiving right now to help solve those problems.

My name is Brett Kennedy from New Jersey. I am currently a freshman at Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana. Here I am studying Management Information Systems, which is basically the middle ground between technology and business. I feel I deserve this scholarship because I am a very hardworking individual with a constant desire to always do my best. I am the type of person who would be studying for a math exam on a Friday night. However, I know this will eventually payoff in the future. A know a successful education from Purdue University will allow me to strive in the real-world.

Currently, I have only been in college for about 2 months. I came in undecided and was required to take "career exploration" and "general studies" as classes, and I have figured out what I want to do (professional flight by the way). I never really knew what I liked or who I was before I came to college. Now I must make all decisions on my own and my parents can't make them for me. Attending college, just in the past 2 months, has been a whirlwind experience, discovering who I am and who I want to be. I have branched out and joined clubs/organizations I never thought I would (AFROTC, Habitat for Humanity, Purdue Catholic Students), and I have explored and been exposed to many many options for my future (who knew you can get a degree in which you outfit dogs with braces?!). I feel as if I was almost forced to grow up and mature now that I'm on my own, but it wasn't a bad experience to do that. I am extremely grateful I was given the push I need to get on the right track into my future.