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My college experience opened up a new world for me. I was able to design my first building it was a commercial building at an specific site. It took a lot of hard work, goin to one college full time with 15 units, to another college part time with 3 units, working about 20 to 25 hours a week. It was hectic, stressful, nerve wrecking, but once i was done with my design I knew that all my h ard work and sacrifice was worth it. I developed a passion for Architecture which I had never met before, because I knew i would sacrifice just about anything in order to finish my career. Seeing my project done witha 3'X6' print out of sections, elevations, floor plans and renderings left me speechless, and thats when I knew I wanted this more than anything I had ever wanted.

College thus far has given me the tools to be competent, and diverse. Deciding to further my educations after high school has to be one of the best decisions of my life. I've had the opportunity to meet new people, explore different avenues of life, and decide what makes me happy. After taking numerous classes at a higher education facility I discovered that the perfect major for me would be International relations, this educational topic makes me happy and I can see myself having a connectionn to this for the rest of my life. Attending collese has opened my eyes to world much larger than the small town that I had grown accustomed to. I have a better education, I'm well spoken, I have had oppotunities that may not have come my way had I decided to stop after high school. College is an invaluable experience and I believe every person in this world deserves a chance at it.

in progress as a first year tranfer student. not much to say yet. thank you

The college experience here ar SJSU has been phenominal for me. I am an exectutive board member in my fraternity Delta Upsilon, and also the club lacrosse team treasurer. As a sophomore I was a Resident Advisor in the dorms on campus, which was a great work experience that has completely built confidence in myself being able to perform in the professional world. Because of my college experience in all of these organizations, i have completely evolved as an individual. I have changed so much that i do not even recognize or remember the person i was before i started college. I am also 100 percent sure that this change has been nothing but a positive change for me. I have become more aspirational, competent, intelligent, hard working, and well-rounded in every facet of my life. College has been almost a rebirth of myself in to someone that is much better than before. This experience is so valuable to me that I cannot put a monetary value on it because i wouldn't trade it for anything. Honestly, if I was to win the lottery tomorrow, I would stay in college to keep growing as a person.

What I got from my undergrad college experience has broadened my horizontals. I do not see the world anymore with a close mind and attitude to make my opinion be the only and right one. I now value all types of values, opinions, religions, and more. I don’t think that I ever was a close minded person, but college has made me seen that there is always grounds to learn more and to be better. Now, that I’m a graduate student in a new and different city, I’m learning a lot more not only academically but also culturally. College makes me grow as a person, intellectual, and as a professional. We need more college graduates to make our world better. Therefore, please consider me for the opportunity to continue my education with the help of your scholarship.

Socially its has neither helped or distracted me from my college experience. Academically I have been continually challegened to excell above all others in my class and I believe that it has better prepared me for when I graduate and obtain my career.

My college experience was not what I expected. During my first semester, I thought it would be easier to make friends, be involved, and make a lasting impression on this school. But my preconceptions were wrong. I entered a place where I felt isolated and apart from the population which made me feel smaller than what I already felt. I missed my old life, my high school days where everything I needed to do was set before for me. Now, I was in a place where I had to make my own decisions. It was not until my second year that I learned to open up. I joined a club, thanks to my roommate who pushed me to come out of my shell, and I slowly came to like and eventually, befriend these people. Being forced to work in groups during classes led to group discussions, which turned into study groups, which ultimately became new friendships. Although I have muchmore to work on, this experience has allowed my personality to shine. It is not the end of the journey I will look forward to, but the people who will be there with me, coming along on this ride.

I believe that the most valuble thing I've gotten out of my college experience is my abilty to understand new situations. I feel so because it has prepared me to deal with any curveballs life may throw at you.

My college experience for me has done several things to help me not only improve my own life but the lives of those around me. With my experiences, I have been able to gain new friendships and learn new cultures that I would not have learned had I not been exposed to the diverse atmosphere. Rotary club and other organizations that are similar to it have allowed me to do just that. I have also both learned and embraced my joy for helping others. Not too long after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, I and a small group of students chose to give up our spring break to help rebuild the homes and lives of others. That experience truly gave me great joy to see the smiles on the faces of the people that we helped. My college experience has also given me a sense of personal autonomy. My first year of being "thrown into the wilderness of independence" I had to learn to be my own person. I had discover what I truly wanted and what my goals and dreams were and all of the steps that I needed top achieve them. College helped me do just that.

I have learned that college is not for everyone, at any time. When I graduated high school in 1998, I had a 2 year old daughter. At that time, I was not ready for college. I have aged and gained experience since then and am now ready to complete my degree. I realize that a person can be happy and content with out a college degree because I have been that way for the past 12 years. However, I am looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life. So far, my titles have been mom and wife. I now want to become more.