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I got a lot of my college experience. It allowed me to interact with people from different racial, ethnic, religious and social backgrounds; people I normally would not interact with. Through their experiences and outlook, I was able to learn a lot and grow as a person. I started appreciating my own experiences, the people in my life and all the opportunities that have been made available to me. This experience has given me the strength to fight for the things I believe in, and for the people who believe in me. This has been a valuable experience because of what I learned and who I became. Prior to this experience, I was afraid to challenge myself and others. I was afraid of meeting new people and trying new things. I was afraid to express my thoughts and views. I was afraid to be me. I'm no longer afraid, and the possibilities are endless. I'm more focused, confident, and secure in who I am as an individual and who I want to become in the future. This experience made me proud of who I am and my accomplishments.

I have been in college for one semester at Saint Catherine University. Before attending that college, I went to another college for PSEO. Out of my college experiences of 1 1/2 years, I'd say I wish I knew that not all college credits transfer but it has been valuable to attend because I have met lots of people like me who go through the same struggles with transitioning. I have learned that don't put a relationship infront of your education because in the end, the education can never let you down like how your partner can. You can only let yourself down if you set yourself up for failure. I learned that there are always resources, just go out there and find the resource. There are so many helpful people in college who really do believe in you even when you don't believe in yourself. College helps a person truly find their independence and changes their way of thinking.

The teachers at my school are absolutely amazing. They are all beyond brilliant and I have learned so much from them. They are definitely good role models because they have relevant personal experiences to add to classroom discussions. Most of the professors have worked in their field of study for many years before becoming a professor so they are able to guide us through any questions or problems we may have. I love the classroom size as well at St. Kate's. The classes typically have no more than 30 students which is very nice when you need one-on-one help with the professor. My experiences so far at St. Kate's have been great and I cannot wait until I earn my degree!

So far my college experience has impacted me a lot. It has provided me with the opportunity to live independently and make my own decisions. Also, I feel that St. Catherine University is enriching me. I am from a small town and the diversity, and the emphasis placed on diversity, in this University is enabling me to be a well-rounded person. The only thing negative about my college experience is struggling to pay for tuition.

i love to learn. thats all i have to say

Although I havent yet attented college I am truely looking forward toward the oppurtunity to better my life and provide stabilty for my son. Being a single mother it has been extremly hard to come up with the money to attend college but with the current recession affecting everyone minimum wage just wont cut it anymore. With an education I hope to also provide low income families with the resources that everyone should have.

During my college experience I have gained a knowledge of what I want to do with my life. I spent two years at Winona State not knowing what I wanted to do or major in. Finally, I decided that I was going to transfer to St. Kates because of their American Sign Language program. I also wanted to be back in the Twin Cities area so that was a plus. My time at Winona State allowed me to understand where I wanted to go in life. I knew I did not want to major in any program offered there and I have always been interested in sign language so I decided to transfer. I am overly happy with my decision and being at St. Kates has made me realize what I am truly interested in. I feel comfortable here and I have a desire to keep learning about the program. Saith Catherine University is an amazing school and I am honored to be able to say that I am attending it. Being able to receive an education that I love and learning about a program that I am very interested in has been most valuable.

So far, I have only completed a three week orientation session at the University of Phoenix online. I have learned so much already including time and stress managment. Up until now, I have been a scatter-brained single mom of three with no schedule or goals to attain. Now that I have started my college journey, it has given me a goal to strive for which has forced me to create a well-balanced environment. One of my assignments was to make a time log of a typical day in my life and I have been sticking to it. I have noticed a change in my childrens behavior and how they respect me more. They help around the house and even ask about my day at 'school'. I am so excited to be able to take care of my kids on my own, without having to depend on child support or the welfare system.

So far in my college experience I have met wonderful people who have only helped me in the quest to find myself and make my future more clear. College is as much about learning about yourself as it is about learning about a variety of other subjects. Thanks to the liberal arts structure, you learn many different topics which helps you become open minded to the possibilities your life could take. By having classes of many topics you can find ideas and fields that you would not have otherwise considered for your future. Only looking into one field and nothing else as some colleges have you do closes off many opportunities to learn about yourself and your interests. I entered college an undecided major, and the professors have been a great help to me in figuring out what path I would like to take with my life. And really, isn't that what it's all about? Finding our true vocation, what we were meant to do with our lives.

I think that having a college experience is very valuable because, as I have laerned, it is a time where you can really explore your interests and find out what kind of person you are and what you want out of life in a way that isn't possible in High School or even in the "real world" to an extent. You meet people who actually share your interests and, in places where students commute like my school, you form real friendships because you have to find time for each other and, more often than not, you won't bother taking time out of your day for people you don't like that much. College is also an excellent way to prepare for independence as you learn time management and the importance of setting priorities. Additionally, I believe that a college education is invaluable in this time and age in which an associate's degree is "preferred" at McDonald's, let alone in this financial climate where you have to compete with those who have decades of expreience under their belt. I really don't think it could ever be a waste to go to college.