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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.