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If I could go back in time, the advice I would give myself will be to work hard and study more in my high school year. The more Advanced Placement classes I take will help me earn college credit. I would advise myself to fill out more scholarships. Saving all the scholarship essays will also help being that some scholarships require the same essays. I would advise myself to continue working hard and being involved in campus during high school so when I get to college, I will know how to balance extra activities and my school work. I would encourage myself to get a job. College costs a lot of money and if I would have worked in high school, I wouldn't be struggling financially in college.

Organize yourself as soon as possible. One of the biggest problems that most college students encounter, is that they can`t keep up with amount of work. What I have learned, in my own experience, is that it is not that there is so much work, it is just that it looks like it. When your not sufficiently organized, your notes seem too much, your assignments seem too many and your time seems too little. The faster you find a system that allows you to have everything neat and organized, the better you will be able to cope with everything that college entails. Do not wait untill the week before the final to start putting your notes in order. By that time you will have lost valuable time in which you could have studied more, spend some time with your friends, or just relaxed. Instead, start the first day of class, and that way, everything will appear clearer and your college experience will be more enjoyable.

The advice I would give him is to listen more. I would tell him, he has listened, but not enough. He should not just listen by his ears, but by his heart. I would suggest him to listen more to the one that has more experience and knowledge then him; he should listen to his heart deep inside; he should listen to the wind, the bird, the sea and every thing around him. After all I will let him know why. I will let him know that listen can help him to gain wisdom, which is knowledge to choose what is right, also choose between good, better and best. I will let him know that listen can help him find what dose he really wants, which is not what the world want, but what dose he really want in his deeply heart. I will let him know that listen can make him happier, because he will appreciate and treasure all the things around him more.

I would tell myself to focus on becoming a teacher. I was a little unsure of my major when I began taking classes so because I changed my major I was behind a year in graduating on time. Instead of it taking me four years, it took me five. I would also tell myself to concentrate more in my history and math classes and to make sure and take plenty of notes because they will come in handy. I was very shy and an introvert when I graduated high school, so I would definitely tell myself to venture out more and be more willing to make relationships. Some more advice would be to make exercising and nutrition a higher priority, because working out at the gym will make you feel great and you will meet a lot of great people. Finally, just to study hard because before you graduate you will meet the love of your life and future husband!

Upon entering college at Texas A&M University Commerce I was not sure what to expect. However, after one semester of attendance, I have to say that the experience exceeded all expectations I had. In high school everything was easy and I didn't really try at anything. I could sleep through classes and still make an A. (literally) However, education at the collegiate level is called higher education for a reason; you actually learn in college. I have found myself thriving in a community with other hungry learners yearning for an education beyond PE class in high school. I have discovered a newfound passion for learning and for education, so much so that I am contemplating becoming a teacher at a high school or college level. Attending college has done nothing short of a miracle. Where I used to hate going to school and learning nothing, now I am excited about school and can't wait to learn more. If I had the chance to make the decision over again, I would make the same one. Attending Texas A&M University Commerce is the second best decision I have ever made. Accepting Christ was the first.

My college experience, thus far, has taught to stand up for what I believe in. Before I ever attended a college class, I wouldn't say a word in class even if my life depended on it because I was always afraid of being wrong or offending someone. When I went to my first college class, I soon learned that you're going to get left behind if you speak up. Whether it's asking a question or saying something during a discussion, if you speak up people will listen. Sure, you are going to offend someone, but you can't make everyone happy. Different point of views is what makes up this campus and this nation. We are all part of a multicultural country and I believe that we should embrace this fact. And I do not believe any of us can truly grow without accepting this.

In August of 2009 I enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I went to college basically to play soccer. Sure, I knew the main goal was to get an education, but soccer is the only reason I chose to go to the school. With soccer I ended up meeting people from various countries and I had to learn how to adapt to my surroundings. When you live with someone from another country you will learn what morals and values different cultures truly believe in. College is a great experience that high school students should at least try to take part in. It is great! However, I did learn that handling your business is the first key to success. I had to go to administration offices day after day because my account always seemed to have a problem. Being in college one can not depend on their parents to bail them out all the time. Sometime a person has to wake up early on their own and make their own decisions. With that being said I personally have learned more than just what my teachers wrote on the board. I have learned more about myself and my country.

It's definitely not easy to start the college process. At Texas A & M there were plenty of people to help me.

I start classes on January 10, 2011; however, even though I am 37 years old, this has truly given me a brand new outlook on life. It has proven to me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to do and I am stronger now than I ever knew. It's a new world out there, BRING IT ON!

College is a great place to experience diversity and gain great communication skills. I've learned that college is not as hard as people make it seem; it's about how you control and apply yourself. College has been valuable to me because it was an opportunity that excluded me from my communities' negative sterotype. College has truly exposed me to new, bigger, and better things that life has to offer.

College is a chalenging and rewarding.

Currently I'm attending as a student at a two year college with plans to transfer to a four year university once I graduate. At the two year level I am mostly knocking out my general education requirements, and most of the time I must admit it's a frustrating experience. General education classes often feel like they don't apply specifically to my major or what I want to do after I finish college (teach). In reality that's just not the case. As I progress through my classes they get more difficult. Everything builds on the prior knowledge I've gathered from previous classes. Also, by watching my professors teach I am able to absorb teaching techniques for my own classroom. The classes, expose me to a variety of different points of views and help me to be a more open minded person. While many people view community college as a lesser experience when compared to a traditional four year university experience, I have thus far had a wonderful experience at my community college and attending has expanded my possibilities and helped me grow as a person.

Graduating means being the first in my family to accomplish an education. Graduating makes me eligible for the position I've wanted since I was 10 years old. Chaffey College has taught me the importance of an education and the value of success. This is the third college I've attended and I am very proud to say I have been there for 2 years. Life has many ups and downs and it's important to learn from mistakes and cherish the opportunities that may be granted! I have the desire to succeed and my heart and soul in my education. I have gotten education, religion, values, growth, goals, ambition, advice, counseling with proper guidance at Chaffey College. As a mother and woman these acquired traits have been valuable because my life has changed. Coming from hardship and learning valuable information has helped me as a mother to guide my child and those around me. Having my child at Chaffey with me means the world to me. I don’t have too many resources to continue my education. I’d feel blessed to be given this scholarship because it will allow me to continue to accomplish my goals and dreams.

My college experience as been a constant up and down. I have attended 2 colleges and one was a nightmare. The current college I am going to works with me very well and seems to truly want my success; this, to me, is the most important thing about a college. I want to be able to know that I have advisors who want me to succeed. Although my experience has been difficult and grueling, I know that in order to achieve my goals in life this is something I must do. I know that going through the stress, lack of funds, lack of social involvement, and all around worries of college life is essential to achieving the life I want. Despite all the rough spots, I am excited to go to school and even more excited to be out so I can start my career.

Well I honestly feel that I have not gained all that much of value out of attending this college, but that would probably be true of almost any college I attend. This is because college does not prepare me to live in a third world country, live with the poorest of the poor, or teach me how to help people in these situations. What I feel college has supplied for me though is a network of friends who can help support me in this endevor to help those in need, along with a few who may potentially join me. Also, the college atmosphere provides opportunities for me to expand on my thinking and understandings of how other people would aproach helping the poor, and raising the funds necessary to do so.

I have learned a lot academically and socially. By socializing with my class mates and getting to know my professors I have come to know how important it is to interact with others especially with the major I’m pursuing. It is essential that I develop people skills if I ‘am to handle other people’s financials. And academically I have learned has surely prepared me for the real world and for my future career.

I am a first generation Hispanic student. In being so, so many doors have opened up to where I can be a leader on-campus. Being involved is what is key to maximizing the "College experience." Like myself, I am involved with the Student Government Association alongside Cheerleading and other organizations. It has made me an even more mature and reliable person to this University and to the Higher Administration. This college experience will have my name inscribed at this University for years to come and I will be an example of what a first-generation Hispanic college student can become.

Even though there are some things about the campus that I don't particularly like, I don't regret transfering. It was definitly culture shock when I found out the nearest starbucks was twenty minutes away and Walmart was the only major store in the area. I moved into the dorms my first semseter here and that was the best thing I could have done. I couldn't have asked for a better room mate! We have become best friends and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I love how I can walk down the street and recognize people. At the begining of a new semester, I can always count on a few familiar faces to be in my classes. I have been told that Texas A&M Commerce is known for producing great teachers and I can see why. The professors really care and will take the time to help you understand what you are really getting into. They genuinly want to prepare you for your future and take a real interest. I have learned alot already and I have only been here a year. I am looking forward to what the next year holds in store.

My college experience has just started as of August 2010, but I can say that it has started out with me looking at what I really want in life. Honestly, I thought it would be somewhat like high school just that you can stay on campus if you like. I was wrong on that aspect. I could get away with not studying in high school and can come out with a fair, if not great, grades that would let me move onto the next level. College is a total different story. You can't just go in, study for about ten minutes for a biology exam that you have the next day, and expect to come out passing. Coming in, I've gotten out that one: I need to focus primarily on my studies and not get easily distracted, two: to take time to find extracirrcular activites so that my mind doesn't become boggled up with everything else, and three: just to relax and ask for help whenever I need it. It has been valuable for me to attend because I have learned to become more independent on myself and start looking for ways to help me achieve.

College was a real eye opener for me. Learning to deal with any and all situations on my own forced to me to mature as an adult. Sometimes it was quite difficult, especially when it came down to managing my finances. However, with the help of my peers and other departments on campus, I was able to pull through. Also, knowing that I am working towards improving my future through furthering my education is a great incentive to attaining the goal of graduation. I hope that I will be able to put all that I have learnt to use in the not too distant future. Another great reason for attending college is that it opens your eyes to the differences the world has to offer. I had the great oppertunity to meet people from all over the world, and this in turn helpd me to better understand the diversity that comes along with living on this planet. I would not trade my experiences gained at university for anything. Knowledge is power, and you can never have to much knowledge.