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Attending college has really opened my eyes. Suddenly, I became interested in subjects that I've never thought I would lay eyes on. I didn't know what I was in for when I began college. I had declared my major as "business" because I participated in the Academy of Finance in highschool. However, after taking classes ranging from anthropology to abnormal psychology, I realized that my interest was not in the business world, but in the sciences. The class that finally made me decide what I want to do was Microbiology. This class taught me about the microorganisms surrounding us, yet they tend to be ignored because we cannot see them. However, these organisms play such a large role in the sciences. From helping to ease the cost in amplyfing DNA to allowing us to study the effects of antibiotics, these microscopic organsism have influenced me more than I would ever know. Attending college has allowed me to explore my interests and find my true calling. I plan on finishing my higher education by studying the one thing I am truely interested in, something I would not have found if I had not attended college in the first place.

My college experience has been the reason I will be successful in my future. The memories I have created are pungent and warm, and I will always remember them fondly. St. Cloud has been the turning point in my adulthood where I am sure to always have a home. I have learned the basic concepts in my career field, as well as the details necessary to be successful. Any future employer will know that I am an asset to their team, and I owe it all to my education at St. Cloud State University.

Last week I was sitting in my living room filling out scholarship applications. The questions were all very generic, yet I kept getting stuck on one specific question. The simple, reoccurring request for my year in college had me stumped. My gut instincts were that I was obviously a freshman, but then I remembered the number of credits I’d earned while in high school classified me as a sophomore. I definitely didn’t feel like a sophomore and didn’t even feel like a true college freshman. For most freshmen, the first semester in college is a life changing period. Because I still live at home, my changes are isolated to different classes and schedules. So what am I? Where am I headed? Who do I want to be? The answers to these questions, as well as realizing how many questions are still unanswered are the biggest things I’ve gotten from college. The new classes and time on campus throughout the semester, taught me so much about myself, my goals, and how much I still have to discover. Now I can truly say that despite the number of credits on my record, I’m a blooming college freshman.

I have made life-long friends. I have made such great concections with future employers. I have become involved with so many campus activities.

I have gotten a new life from my college experience! I was not a very good high school student and my motivation to learn was often lost due to having a learning disability and being made fun of. After barely completing high school in 1997, I never dreamed I would return to any kind of academic institution. It’s amazing where life takes you though! After countless jobs and traveling the country, I was finally ready to return to school and I was on a mission. I decided that I would like to foster/adopt children and home school them! I always knew my place in the world was to help kids, but now I have a focus, a plan. I eased into Virginia Western Community College in the fall of 2006, with much anxiety and apprehension. But, I knew what I wanted and school was the path I had to take to get there. Much to my surprise I have earned a 4.0 for five semesters straight! I discovered I was smart! What a confidence booster. Now, I am transferring to Hollins University this spring and can’t wait to discover more things about the world and myself.

For a moment and for quite some time, there was a hesitation in my heart on whether or not I should really be sleeping in this dorm room. I felt as though I wasn't meant for such a place; home is where I rather be. This is no place to be spending such a precious time of my life. My youth. A couple of weeks in, a couple of lonely night walks to the river dock, Made me question more often than the week that has pasted. Finally one day, I don't really know how it came to be. Everything just clicked and certain events made me realize this is exactly where I was meant to be. I have gotten so many great things out from college. For one, knowing that College will help me in the future if life ever gets too extreme. Another is great friends. This life is exactly meant for my youth. I value these very intensely because these are the very things that makes me who I am. The college expericene is what I was wanting and what I do need. It is valuable to who I am.

I have gotten a lot out of attending St Cloud State University. I have not only learned a lot but I have also been able to apply my knowledge into everyday life. I feel this is a very essential aspect I have taken from my educational experience. WIth a special education major I have been able to apply my knowledge of curriculum to my family life. I have lerned patience, compassion and trust through my educaional experience. This has been valuable to me becuase I have become a better person since attending St Cloud State University.

My experience at SCSU has been a fufilling one, I have met valuable people and learned information to make me a more well rounded person. I am very excited to continue my education so I can become a neurologist later in life. It is valuable in my opinion to learn as much as possible, it is important I gain a wealth of intelligence to help as many people as possible. The responisbility I have gained for myself at SCSU has benefited me in every aspect of my life. I have already learned so much information and I am excited to learn more. I feel a hunger for knowledge, I constantly want to learn more. The environment at SCSU is very comfortable and inviting to all it's students. It is important that every student feels safe, happy, and respected. SCSU has made it their top priority to have a comfortable learning environment for all students, it is important and they have done good work at keeping it up. I enjoy every day at SCSU and I am very grateful, any help I can get to continue learning would mean so much to me. I have so much left to learn.

As a graduate student returning to college I have learned more than I ever thought I was going to. I have worked in the education field for 5 years and when I enrolled in the Masters program I had envisioned that I would earn my credits towards my Masters degree and that was it. I felt I pretty much knew everything about my field. I was wrong! I have learned so much in depth information along with constuctive insight from my professors and others in the program that my experience has proved to be invaluable to me. All of my courses have provided projects requiring hands on experience, and presentations explaining what I have learned. This style of learning has been of such value to me compared to just reading a text and taking a test. It promotes hands-on learning and creates an open classroom environment where the students learn from each other as well. Returning to college has forced me to spend in depth time devoted to studying what I am passionate about. I would never have been able to spend this much time at work learning new areas of the job; college has given me that opportunity.

I have grown more diverse in the friendships and connections I have established within the community. I have met with a lot of amazing people from around the world that have taught me about their culture and values, which to me is invaluable. Although I have not traveled to many places, I feel as though I have been around the world and back because of the knowledge I have obtained. I want to continue to expand on these relationships and learn more and more about these awesome people around the world. The passion that these students have for school and getting an education is unbelievable. This passion pushes and drives me to want to do the best I can in college. Not everyone is a fortunate as I am and able to get this kind of education.

It is my first time attending a four year college and I am very satisfied with all the resources that my school offers. I first thought that it would have been difficult to go to a four year college without the help of friends or family, but then I realized that I was wrong and that ST Cloud State University is a better place to father one's education. I would recommend other students to attend this college so they can build their future. This school is better place for all!

I have gotten so much out of my college experience already and it's only my second year. I truely believe I have become an adult. If it wasn't for college, I never would have gotten out of the house to experience everything I have. Not for myself at least. And I have learned that is the best way to figure things out. It has also been valuable to attend and to keep attending school becuase that is how I keep growning. I never noticed how true the old saying, "You learn something new every day" was. It's not just learning things in class though. I learn a lot from the people I sit next to in class or in the library. It's meeting new people and learning their point of view or how they do things. It's also getting over that shy part inside of you and opening up to figure all of this out.

In my year and a half experience in a colllege setting I have learned not only what it means to be a responsible independent student but how to deal with the stress that life throws at you. I have learned alot about what it means to be a teacher. Teaching takes hard work and dedication to be a master teacher. Teaching isn't just a career you can jump into it is essential to know and understand the different cultures and lives of other students. Atteneding college has really increased my passion to become an elementary school teacher because I now have an oppertunity to achieve my goal in teahcing students and being a role model for students.

My first year college experience has introduced me to many different people and some now happen to be my best friends. This year has also brought me to accept the many difficulties that come with live and has been very valuable and will continue to be the rest of my life.

I have gotten a second chance at college at St. Cloud State University. I attended this school for 2.5 years after high school, but left with a GPA of 1.92. When I decided to go back to school and finish my dagree in physical education, I was welcomed back with open arms by the department and the school. I have worked hard and raised my GPA to 2.69 in 1.5 years and feel blessed to be given the chance to graduate in the 2011-2012 school year. I have learned as a result of this that everyone deserves a second chance because that is what I was given, a second chance at life (school life).

I come from a different country and the school system is very different from the one here in the united states,. Attending to St. Cloud State iss being the best experience because i get to meet many people from other countries and learn about their different cultures. Its being valuable because this school has very good school programs and it has many resources to help you with any difficulty that you have at school, all these things are valuable because you learn from them and they are very nice experiences in your future career life as in your personal life.

College is a way for students to find themselves and to gain more experience in the field that they are going to use for their future careers. Ever since my first year (freshmen) year of St. Cloud State university, it was an adventure and many things to experience. Instead of just coming to college and get a degree I also learned to find myself in the real world. I found my true personality and who am I. Before I came to college I use to be a girl with low self esteem and very low confidence, I tried ways to fit in with people during my high school years but coming to St. Cloud has taught me to stand up for what I need and speaking my voice to the world. Its really amazing how I have become this type of person, someone new. It has always been valuable for me to be able to get accepted into this school. I was afraid I would never be able to come to college, I lost hope after desparatly signing up for 8 colleges and getting rejected. I almost quit until I gave it one last try for St. Cloud State University.

In the course of attending St Cloud State, I have not only gained knowledge in the field I am studying, but I have learned so much about myself. I have been able to choose who I want to be, and how people see me, and without college I would not have been able to learn about who I am as a person. Although I chose to stay in my home town, I have been able to break free of the person I was all of my life, and reinvent myself in the light that I chose. Attending college has been very beneficial to me, as I am also learning things that I never would have had I not attended. I am learning to think critically and problem solve in the field of science, and I believe these skills are priceless. I would not change any of the choices I've made in choosing to attend a 4 year university, or the school that I chose to attend.

Attending St. Cloud State has made me a person who I am today. Over the past two and half years, I have developed mentally in a way I have never imaged I would in such a short time. My family and friends have seen changes in me that they inspire to have for themselves. College is not just about books and class lectures, it is more than that, college experiance is experiancing yourself. Thats what St. Cloud State has given me, the chance to know myself. I know so much of what is around me than ever. I know what the future holds for me. The classes and the activities I did so far has shown me how much I can do for myself and benefit others. Going through this experiance has given me inspriation to follow my dreams. My future is bright. It have been a valuble experiance because I know whats ahead of me, I am confident and sure of myself, St. Cloud State is a challenge that I needed in my life. I am greatful and can not wait to graduate.

During my time at St. Cloud I have gotten alot of experience out of it. I have made many new friends, increased my knowledge very quickly and had a fun time being here. St. Cloud State is a fun school for students who want to further their education, enjoying meeting new people, and having a good time at our sporting events.