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Getting into college period was a harder experience for me and other performing arts majors then it is for any other student. On top of maintaining good grades and having loads of extracurricular activities, we also have to audition to see if we even have a chance to be a part of the program. As a high school senior I had five different choices of colleges I was interested in attending and out of those five, I only got accepted into two. I had to choose between University of the Arts and Temple University and I was stuck. I ended up picking Temple University and now looking back at this choice, I know I made one of the best choices I could ever make. Being in college all together is a totally new experience that I am so happy to be a part of. I have met so many new people, a part of different organizations, learning so much in my classes, and I am fulfilling my dream to be a dancer in my future. I am so happy I chose Temple University and I know my next three years here are going to be as amazing as my first.

My college experience at Temple University has changed my life. I went from a small high school to a large University. My professors made that transition easy and enjoyable. I have learned how to work in groups, coordinate plans, use resources such as online databases and our on campus library, study efficiently and balance my academic and social live. College has given me the oppertunity to become a more balanced individual. Besides classes required for my major I am able to take a wide variety of general education classes on very interesting topics. One can never be sure where life will go, so the more knowledge gained will always be valued.

I have learned to be more of a grownup. I work full time and attend school full time all while living on my own and trying to support myself. School has been an on again off again experience for me as I try to work my way through school, and this responsibility has allowed me to appreciate the time I have in class. I value my education because I will one day become a doctor thanks to the education I worked so hard for.

My college experience has been rewarding to say the least. Temple helps you turn your passion into your career. They help students get interships which are a great help.

Out of college experience, I have realized that studying is very important to progressing to my future career. I feel as if they prepare us for graduate school even though we feel it is harder than it needs to be. With the education that I have experienced from this school has made me realize that Pharmacy is the major I really want to get into. Even though it has been difficult, I have been encouraged to push through school with the best of my ability to become the pharmacist that I always wanted to be. The material and ways of being taugh has shown me the importance of my education for my future career. I feel it has been very valuable for my future.

My college experience at Temple University was very rewarding and prepared me very well for a career within the biological sciences. During my studies at Temple, I was accepted to receive a National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Award to perform research at the American Museum of Natural History. This opportunity provided an excellent stepping stone for my aspirations of pursuing a graduate degree in Marine Biology at San Francisco State University. The biology department's course in Tropical Marine Biology inspired me to continue my studies beyond my bachelors degree. At Temple, I learned about the organisms that I plan on conducting research on for my graduate work. The encouragement and praise that I received from my fellow professors motivated me to work harder and pursue my dreams of becoming a well respected scientist within academia. Since graduating Temple, I have had two jobs within the field of conservation and ecology. Upon graduating Temple, I was offered a Conservation Fellowship to work for the Bureau of Land Management to conduct wildlife habitat assessments. After completing that, I began working for the Great Basin Institute with their Nevada Conservation Corps (Americorps) volunteering to perform conservation work across the state of Nevada.

I have learned many useful qualities while attending college, such as managing time, being social, study habits, and being responsible. I have become much more responsible and have learned what it means to be independent. I have to solve my own problems with out my parents help and make my own decisions about everything. I have also learned a lot of great information in my classes but I have learned the most by making my own choices. It has not be easy but I am prepareing for the rest of my life and that makes it all worth it. Thank you for your time. Samantha Nava

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Aside from being given an outstanding education, the most significant experience that I have attained from attending Temple University is the ability to be culturally competent and ethnically responsible. One of the fundamental roles that attending college plays on an individual's life is the guide through the transitionary period between adolescence and adulthood. College, for me, has been the most crucial developmental period of my life. What sets it aside from my previous life experiences is the fact that I have recognized my place in society. I realize, now, that it is my civic duty to use my abilities in such a way that benefits society. Before embarking on my journey into academia, I was unaware of how important being culturally competent and ethnically responsible is in modern society. Attending college prepares one to enter society and the workforce. Recognizing that the framework of our society is built on diversity gives me the advantage of understanding the true merit of an individual. This insight has given me one of the quintessential tools necessary to productively integrate my abilities into society. Without attending Temple University, and it's diverse student body, I may not have endured this invaluable experience.

I have gained so much from my college experience thus far. I have developed close relationships with many of my professors, which has provided me not only with networking connections but also with a strong sense of support and encouragement. Individuality and creativity are strongly encouraged at Temple, which is one of the things that I love most about the school. Although I am an undergraduate student, I have been able to build my own research topic and work on it throughout each semester by utilizing the tools and assignments provided by my professors. I have been thoroughly pleased with the faculty at Temple and I feel that they are truly invested in my education and future. If I had to describe my experience so far in just one word, I would definitely have to say "gratifying".

When I first arrived on the campus of Temple University, I was amazed at the amount of student organizations and opportunities that were set up for the freshman to view, at the same time, I was very overwhelmed. I didn't know which one to join, and I didn't know if i could handle this new college life along with these activities. As time went on I realized that the student activities is what makes your college life complete. Temple University has offered me endless opportunities to make my exeperience the best and that is why it is so valuable. Even though I feel as though I just got here, I have learned more and taken advantage of many opportunites that would take others years to do. I have joined clubs where I volunteer, clubs helping to promote the arts, and clubs empowering women. When joining these organization you build a family with people of common interest and you particpate in numerous activities that bring students together. The key point is there is always somewhere for anyone to fit in. If you ask any student here what's important, "get involved", is what you will hear.

I have gotten the experince of living alone without my family to support me. This is one of the most important things that I would like to stress.

Attending college has been the best decision I have ever made. After I graduated from high school, I did not enroll in college right away. I come from a large family and I have to pay for school by myself. I worked for two years, trying to save money to return to school. I finally enrolled in a four year institution for the fall of 2009, and I absolutely love it. I am at my best in a classroom, interacting with my peers and my professors. I am going to school to be a history teacher. The history courses that I have had so far have opened my eyes and made me realize that there is much more beneath the surface than what you initially learn in high school. Learning what I have so far in college makes me want to learn even more, and that is what I want to bring to my students in the future. I want to make a profound impact on the lives of adolescents, the way my professors are affecting me. The college experience has been so valuable because without it, I doubt I would have ever found my true potential.

College has challenged who I am and who I thought I was. Throughout my experiences I have truly grown as a person and become more dependent on myself. I have been shown that in your life you only have yourself. College has benefited me in showing me to live on my own and to understand life for what it is. College is the stepping stone to understand your own life and who you are as a person. College is the time in life when we discover the things we need, want, and have. We cherish what we have, learn what we need, and understand what we want. It is the time when we can still be indecisive and gain knowledge that will last us our entire lives. College is the start to the rest of our lives.

The transition from high school to college taught me a lot about how different the expectations are between education before college and within college. I've learned a lot about myself and about living without my parents' constant presence. I've learned what I truly enjoy doing and what I really dislike as well by taking a variety of different classes. I came into my first semester Undeclared, not knowing exactly what I wanted to major in. Since Temple requires students to complete a set of general education courses, I focused on these courses to get a taste of a variety of different subjects. By testing the waters, I was able to narrow down my options for a major and decide what area of study means the most to me. I've also dicovered a lot about myself and my priorities through the friends I've made at college. My friends and I share the same faith and values, so we support each other in making the best decisions possible. Interacting with new people in a new environment has taught me not only about my likes and dislikes, but about who I truly am and who I want to become.

I would tell myself to work on my time management skills and organization, to make the transition easier.

Don?t be afraid to be different and to do something new. You never know what you like, until you've tried everything. Talk to every race, and listen to all their music, because some of the things you like were probably borrowed from them. Try different foods, and go in a little blind to appearances, because something?s may not appeal to you because your culture does not incorporate it into your diet. Make a new acquaintance every week, it's called networking. One day you may rely on their support and knowledge. Don?t resort back to high school, because you are an adult, act like one. Those who see the adulthood in you will treat you like such. Smile at everyone you met because your happiness may bring happiness to others, like Louis Armstrong said, "When you're smiling the world smiles with you." This is the time of your life; don?t waste it on just being safely tucked away in books. Do something worth remembering. You will do stupid things, but learn from it. You?ll meet amazing people, so cherish them. And you'll see the world like you've never seen it before.

College life is different from high school because there is more responsibility put on students and no one is going to hold your hand along the way. You are also going to meet people who come from all different backgrounds, and they will all have beliefs that can be similar or different to your own. Knowing all of this, I can understand how nervous you must feel about going into such an unfamiliar territory, but I can tell you that everything is going to be fine. Sure, the classes will not be as easy and you will have to spend a lot of money each year, but in the end it will all be worth it. Work hard in all your classes, and never lose sight of your goals. You should also take time out to help the community, which will not only look good on your resume but also make you feel incredibly great inside. Aside from working hard and helping others, the most important advice I can give you is this: be yourself. As long as you stay true to yourself, making friends in college will not be so difficult and you will definitely succeed in your endeavors.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to try everything. That includes everything from food to activites to even different types of classes. I would tell myself that by trying as many things as possible I will have a far more enjoyable semester. I would Also tell myself not to stress, that as long as I keep up with my work I will easily stay afloat with all my work. I would also tell senior me that I couldn't get upset about things that were out of my control, that I just needed to move on and adapt to the changes around me. To keep in touch with friends from back home, that they are some of the most important people I have and I need to keep them involved with my life at Temple. I would also tell myself to go to as many school events as possible, they are always fun and exciting.

"Eddie, pull it together and get motivated. We both know you're intelligent, and that you can good grades, so do it. College is expensive, and we know you want to go, so focus on academics more, please. The better you do, the more likely you are to get financial help to help pay for your college education, and you know you could use it. Just pay attention and do your work, which will result in good grades and make life a lot easier and more fun in the long run. And if you pay attention just a little more, you'll definitely have better conversation with your future friends. College is a cool place, where you can finally get those friends who enjoying being intellectual, and if you pay a bit more attention talking to them will be a lot better. Just pull it together, and help yourself out for now and later."