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So far, the only experience that I have had so far with college is visiting the campus. The general feel of college was there are too many people to get to know them so just don't intrude in other people's life and do your own thing. I want to actually be able to afford college and to be a person that people look up to that will uplift and smile cheerily at another. This small experience with college has given me a better perspective of the way life should be lived: Giving in service. It's the little things in life that make others happy, by small and simple means are great things brought to pass.

I am a senior in high school and considered a sophmore in college. I am in a very unique situation, I attend Legacy Early College High School, which is an early college program that is paying for all of my college expenses. I took my first college class at age 14. I am very lucky to be in the situation that I am. I have learned so much and have grown very mature for my age because of my ability to be in college already. I will graduate with an Associates of Arts degree from Temple Junior College in May of 2011. After that I will have to start paying my own way through college, I am planning on getting my master's degree. I have a completely different outlook on my life because of this oppurtunity. The college experience has been the best thing that has happened in my life. I would mostly likely not have graduated from high school if I was not attending college at this time.

The most valuable thing that my college experiance has given me thus far is the sense of responsibilty. I learned through trial and error, how to be a better student and a responsible person.

I have figured out what major I wanted. At first I did not know what I wanted to study but seeing the passion the teachers have made me realize I wanted to teach. I also gained a sense of pride for my school. My other college I attended did not have such pride. Students there just went to school and went straight home. At this college students help each other out as much as possible. I have also gained friendships and learned the true meaning of dedication.

I have gotten the motivation to be all that I can be while attending college. I have learned the importance of higher education and the benifits of recieving a degree. By recieving a degree I can provide a better life for not only myself, but for my future family. I have also learned discipline and focus are a vital part of success. Attending college has changed my life. I look forward to completing my degree and moving forward in a career field that I am passionate about.

Obtaining my GED in 2008 to start college to become a registared nurse was a life long dream. I married my husband when I was 16. We got pregnat there after and we decided then I would stay home to raise our kids. We made decisions then that are rewarding to us now as our children grow. Now that our boys are resposiable to be home alone for a few hours my dream of being a nurse is closer than ever. Attending school I have found my inner adult and relise my attending shows my boys the importance of school.

College was always viewed as an escape from your parents; it was the idea of indepence at it's greatest. Though as I am currently attenteding college now, I don't see it in that way at all. Yes, you are independent but like what every adult would always say, "With independence comes responsibility." I can truly say this statement describes the life college completely. There will be parties and there will be peer pressure some have never experienced before. College is the time that we all should grow up. I have seen slackers already this year, and it's only been a month. I have heard of parties and yes everyone goes to clubs for college night during the week. Those are the same people walking in the next day to school without their homework along with a zero percent attention span. It is so important, I can not stress the value of going to class everyday. Missing class leads to missed lecures and even sometimes missed quizzes. I may be viewed as a nerd just because I stay in my not so nice apartment room all day. But doing homework and going to class is my responsibility here.

My college expeirence has been intersting, fun and life changing. The first thing I thought when I went off to college was, "freedom", but after living on my own for a short amount of time I realized it's really about resposibility. This couldn't have been done without the students, teachers and faculty at Texas A&M University. I love this campus because it feels like home. I have developed into an amazing young woman ready to take on the world and acheive every career goal I have set for myself.

This year, I've learned a lot about who i am. I learned that I"m a very curious person. I absolutely love to learn. Soaking up all of that knowledge is the best feeling in the world. I learned that I need to be challenged or I get bored quickly. I learned what it means to volunteer and give back to the world around me. It's an amazing experience that more people should participate in. I've learned the real meaning of fiscal responsibility. That's just the tip of the iceberg. I've learned so much from my first year in college and I have a few more years to go. This experience is one that anyone should be able to try. It's valuable to learn more about the world and more about yourself.

Going to college is totally different from high school. No one is going to be on you about finishing homewrok or reminding you about assignments. You are expected to remember yourself and get work done on your own. It will be expensive and you will be responsible for buying almost every single supply needed for classes and they do add up. Remember to look around for as much financial assistance as you can find; every penny helps. Look around for grants and scholarships at your school and online. There is tons of help out there but it will not be given to you unless you apply for it. Remember that your GPA is the key to staying eligible for most of them , so do your work and pass your classes. There will be lots of people partying and not taking school seriously, but it will catch up to them eventually. Partying is fine in moderation, remember you are there to get a degree, always keep that in mind. Lastly, shop around for textbooks and supplies online and in stores. There is no one place that will have everything you need for a good price. But $5 is $5.