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My name Daisy Osorio and I am 22 years old. I am a single mother of two beautiful kids that are 5 and 3 years old. I graduated high school in 2005 and started to work. I always wanted to go back to school but just did don?t think it was that much of a big deal. I started school on January, 26. 2010. I enjoy every day and see my self succeeding in the future. My kids look up to me and I love them for that because they truly are my inspiration. I want to have a better future for myself and for my kids. This scholarship would be gratefully appreciated and I can really benefit from it. Being an unemployed single mother of two is hard and I need all the help I can get. Everest college lifted up my self esteem and made me believe that I can do better for myself. The teachers and staff are really nice and help me with any problem that I may have. I never thought that I would be back in school. Everest college was recommended by my friends and they also have a career now.

College so far has been a great experience for me. I more independent, more mature and Im learning so much. I love college, I cant see myself anywhere else. Im looking forward to my college future where ever im at.

Through my college experience I have gained a true never ending passion for what I want to do with the rest of my life. I transfered to SJSU knowing what I wanted to do but not knowing that I really loved to do it. Loving my career is what my college experience has given me. Finding what I love to do has helped me learn a whole lot more about myself too. To go onto the career path that my classmates and I are embarking on, we cannot be weak-minded people who scare easily because we made a mistake. Through the internships provided by my college experience I have figured out about myself that I am a person who can learn from her mistakes and move on. My college experience has also given me the chance to be an active member in the community through the student organization I belong to. The value of providing for your community is without parallel. College, I've learned, is a place where students can really get involved and gain an understanding of how much one person or one small school organization can make a difference through their compassion for others.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that at no matter what age you attend there is always more to learn and change in you life. A carrer is the best opportunity there is you just have to want it bad enough. To be given an second chance to do something different is a blessing. So take the time to go to school it will no be for naut.

I have gained many things from attending college, one of the most important things I have learned in college, has nothing to do with the classes I am taking. I was homeschooled from sixth grade, till my highschool graduation, and college has taught me how to interact with other students, and all other people as well. College has also taught me a lot about learning, you can't go to class and fall asleep in the back, and expect to get good grades. College is work, and sometimes it seems to be too much, but I believe that is what makes it so rewarding. Seeing an "A" on a paper, or a test, makes you feel so good, because you know you worked hard for that grade. College has taught me to show pride in the hard work I do, and it has made me realized that my time and effort is worth something. Going to school is a choice you have to make every day, it would be easy to sleep in, and not go to school. However, getting up and getting to school not only helps you with your future, it also helps you become a dependable adult.

My college experience has taught me how to be successful. I am a full-time student and I work thirty or more hours per week to barely afford each school payment. Every day is the same; work, class, and study, because that was all I had time for. After repeating this cycle I realized I do not know the people that I live on the same floor with in the dormitories. I regret not reaching out and meeting new people I live with, to gain valuable experience. I have learned to be a part of where I am and make the most of every situation I am in. While putting myself through college, I learned the true value of hardwork as I do not have a car, I am under-paid, and I succeed with a 3.95 GPA as I continue my college career. I took the oppertunity at the beginning of this semester to introduce myself to people who live on my floor and I now have many friends who relieve the stress of my busy life. College has taught me how to function as a person in the real world; the society we live in today.

If I were given the opportunity to travel back in time, despite any of the theoretical consequences that supposedly come along with time travel, and give advice to myself as a high school senior about making the change in lifestyle from being in high school to being in college, it would be to remain focused and keep my head on straight. I would tell the high-school version of myself that although his way through college would be partially paid for, that it would be wise to save even more money, just in case of an emergency. Most importantly, I would make sure to instill a greater sense of responsibility into my high-school versions persona, so that he would be able to limit the distractions that are bound to affect him as a college student so that he could accomplish what he initially set out to college to do; and that is to receive a higher education.

Knowing what I know now, of course I would have much advice. For instance, I'd tell myself "don't put those boots on the credit card! You'll be paying for them for the next ten years, but only loving then for the next ten minutes." Or I might tell myself "don't go party the night before the BUS189 final, because that grade drop will be permanent, but making out with that hot-tie, who never called you, was temporary." But when I really think about what advice I'd give myself, it wouldn't be how to avoid this, that or any stress from college life. Although everything that made college life stressful was hard; it was something I overcame, and in effect, it was something that prepared me for the "real world." All of this taught me to make sensible choices, and better decisions; and that a mistake is only a temporary problem. No, if I had the chance to talk to the young me, I'd let them know that no matter what happens they will be ok and to cherish every moment of college, because later in life, they will miss it.

I would say that there is no such thing as too much information. Information regarding colleges and taking the time to sit with admissions has been a learning experience and helped me to understand many important issues I did not realize before speaking to various colleges' staff members. I would say that speaking to every person about their jobs, what they do and how they achieved their career goals is important to someone who has yet to enter the workforce. On line information is a wonderful option today that should be jumped on as well. There are government sights that provide invaluable information regarding countless job titles, duties, pay rates and more. Also I would tell myself to get on the ball asap! The quicker one starts seeking this information, the more time a young person has to process this new and large sum of information!

Hello Amy! I know you have not had to work hard to get good grades in high school but if you want to get into Veterinary School after receiving your degree you need to learn how to study! Put extra-curricular activities aside for a year and focus on being the best student you can be. Do not rely on anyone other than yourself! You cannot let anyone stop you or lead you away from your goal (even those people closest to you). Do not forget to make friends! Amazing grades are great but you need to be able to take a break every once in a while and enjoy college life. Never think you are alone. If you open your eyes and move away from your comfort zone there are people and activities everywhere that can enhance your life. Live your life to the fullest and do not forget that this is your one chance to experience everything that a youthful life has to offer and become the person you want to be. You can do it!