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My college experience has been everything I thought it would be, and nothing I expected. I was a Catholic missionary last year, and although it was a life-changing year, I was eager to pack up my things and start college. The word "choice" has been a theme for my year so far. I was quickly told that doing well in school was my choice, and although I was told in High School, these words rang loud and clear. It is my choice to particpate. It is my choice to attend class. It is my choice to do the assigned homework. With these choices, the professors take a step back and propose their point-of-view to provoke thoughts make me think about what I really desire. It is my grade, my expierence. Not theirs. I have recieved a new appreciation of self- discipline and it has been very beneficial to my growth personally, and I am humbled because I can finally see that I have so much to learn. College is challenging, but is neccessary for growth and wisdom; not just in academics but for the life that I will enter into in four short years.

During my time attending at The University of Brownsville I have learn allot of valuable skills and experiences that I will never let go. At the age of 22 I started attending the university with allot of enthusiasm to get started on my career and after 2 years I can say that I am equally excited about learning and getting the opportunity to learn and better myself in every way. My experiences at this university have been very remarkable. It really has shaped me in a lot of ways. I am more aware of goals in life that I have set. It has helped me stay on course with all my daily choices. Also I have been commuting 1 hour on a city bus to get to school since I’ve started, which has been a good experience because I had meet a lot of people that mention the same thing of value in the opportunity of getting an education. I have become a much more responsible person and I feel like my studies are preparing me for any obstacles that I come across throughout life which to me is the most valuable thing that I have . Thanks

Out of my college experience I have gained responsibility and knowledge. I have gained responsibility because unlike high school, there is no one holding your hand to make sure you are doing what you should be doing. At college it is all up to you. Likewise, I have gained knowledge that I could not gain anywhere else. Not only have I gained knowledge in school subjects but I have also learned a lot about myself. It is valuable to attend college because it is an experience that you will never forget. College will prepare you to suceed at a career that you will love. In other words, college will prepare you and help you move out to the real world. I love the experiences I have had at college and wish to continue to have several more college experiences in the future.

My college experience has been an incredible one. I started wanting to be a medical doctor, and have turned 180 degrees in wanted to pursue a PhD in molecular biology. Entering college is really a path of self discovery, and I have done just that - I have learned more about myself these past years than I ever really knew. The amount of knowledge I have gained is unreal, and I have met some of the best friends I will ever have. Nothing can substitute the college experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. It truely is invaluable, and I would tell anyone that is contemplating whether or not to attend to not think twice about it. Being able to affect peoples lives in such a profound way, and have them affect mine, sets me up for some of the greatest realtionships I'll ever form. From my professors to the students, my dean to my research mentor, I have been shaped for the better. I am so grateful to be who I am today, and plan on continuing my education (towards a PhD) due to such a wonderful experience.

My college experience gave me a better understanding of the phrase, "education is the key." during my college experience I saw many students drop out of classes and cashing their big financial aid checks. Dropping everything to purchase cars and audio systems and even dropping everything to obtain a girlfriend or just be part of the in crowd. What I got out of my college experience is the oposite to what I have just described it thought me that obtaining the "A" will get me my diploma. Which eventually will lead me to obtain that car my friends had with chrome wheels and an audio system but a much recent year and model. It thought me that school is like a work place differences being student desks, homework, and no secretaries. That respect in the classroom is earned the same as in society. It is valuable to attend because it molds you so you can be successful. It also helps in overcoming adversity. In the end it helps accomplish the last part of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs which is have i been successful.

I have really had a great experience attending the University of Texas at Brownsville. I enrolled into this university in the spring of 2006 for the first time in my life since graduating from high school in 1983. It was difficult for me at the beginning since I had to refresh my memory after so many years away from school. I am majoring in English Language Arts/Reading and I have had so much fun in reading and studying with some of my classmates. I have made quite a bit of friends along the way and it has been great meeting and interacting with my professors as well. Most of my classmates and my professors have been very helpful and I now realize how important it is to enroll into college immediately following high school graduation. Although a few of my required courses have been challenging, I have learned so much along the way. I now realize the importance of continuing one's education and striving to improve our lives by reaching our goals. Hopefully one day soon I can improve a child's life by helping them to reach their goals and become productive members of society as well.

what i have gotten out of college was that i really believe i have found the right career for me. i found the thing that makes me happy, the thing that will make me love my future.

It has been valuable for me to attend this university because it allows me to avoid becoming another statistic in the system. Being a 20 year old hispanic female, living in Brownsville , tx, a town declared to be "the poorest city in the United states" I have much more motivation and passion to become successful in life, as well as exceed all the expectations the community holds for me. Getting my education here has allowed me to exercise my talents and give me hope for a better future. The teachers are dynamic and engaging, staff also awares me of new job opportunites or internships that allow me to get more experience and thrive as a psychology major. My interest to study psychology has been fueled, leaving me to want more each day. I have faith that I will accomplish all my goals, to show that people of my race and economic status have just a good of a chance as anybody... to be who they want to be, and most importantly... that we are capable of living the american dream.

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As a recent graduate of the Vocational Nursing Program, I now have the foundation in my career to support myself and my family. Being raised with minimal resources and lack of funds, I can now proceed to help those in my community based on the principles of nursing I have achieved. The knowledge and abilities to recognize the signs and symptoms of many diseases and understanding the disease process, will allow me to achieve my dream to become a Nurse Practitioner. This will allow me to further diagnose and treat the members of my community or travel to other areas of the United States were my help and knowledge will surely be needed. The ability to identify a major health issue in a stranger and provide a cure or treatment is ultimately the greatest satisfaction to be achieved. Living as a nurse, I can assist people of all origins in living a better, healthy lifestyle. The joy of a nurse, living for the service of others, and allowing hope to shine in any new patient.

What i have gotten about my college experience is that it takes hard work and determination to get up everyday and go to class and get things done . This has made me a better person in a sence of independence and leadership that i now have. Studying everday for classes is hard work but its work that im willing to do because i know that it will pay off at the end. When i have that four year degree and a good paying job. School is helping me reach my potential in things that i never thought that was possibe but am now finding is possibe because i did it with hard work and dedication that i put into my studies. Going to the University of Texas at Brownsville is the best thing that i can say has ever happened to me it helped turned my study habits for the good and is helping me reach my goal semester by semester a degree in psychology so that one day i can help someone else out and that im glad for the opportunity.

While attending college I have been opened to new ideas and news ways of looking at all aspects of society. I have learned the discipline needed to get ahead academically as well as socially. I never had a doubt about attending college, it has always been valuable to me. Attending college is a major step towards getting a professional career, and I have always had a set goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. This career goal requires the type of education I am recieving now and the effort that I am putting into it. I value my education because in the long run, it will strengthen my determined character and create my life's purpose.

I will be starting Rasmussen on Monday, August 9, to get a degree in Medical Assistence. I want to have an education that will help me gain a future job helping others. Going to college is different than High School, as I want to go to college. I am not being forced to go, so I am more willing to do the work and study harder. Right now, I am nervous about on line classes, yet I do know that Rasmussen provides a lot of support.

I believe that I have grown and matured in many ways by attending the University of Texas at Brownsville. I have learned many things that I did not know of life. I have had the chance to interact with both students and professors in a mutual manner. I have learned to be more social and involved with both my community and school. I have learned that in order to achieve greatness and one's personal goals, one must exceed and even break out of boundaries to get there. You must be willing to take risk and put yourself out there in order to extract the most out of a great education. I have learned that you must be responsible, organized, committed, and above all disciplined to continue higher education. Surprisingly enough, these qualities are very similar to the ones that everyday people need to be successful once they graduate and decide to join the workforce.

What i have achieved in attending college is to be a more dependable person and to think more realistic. Life is not about daydreaming, partying, hoping. but actually doing something good for yourself. Life is not a game and i have learned this because college has thought me how no one is going to be babysitting me. Im responsible for myself. What has been valuable to by attending college is the start of my career. My career will become my life and my future this is why it has been very valuable to me and my surroundings to attend college.

My college experience has helped me become a better person. I have learned to communicate my needs, the values of honesty and integrity, and the meaning of selfless service by helping others within the community. Most of all, college has given me the insight to better understand who I am. I have discovered I am a person of great character, that I can overcome obstacles and persevere during difficult times. I have learned that no matter what a situation may look like, if I apply myself, I will reach the other side as a champion. I have been given the gift of friendship and belonging. I am able to not only mentor, but to be mentored. I have opened my heart and mind to the experience of learning, astounded everyday at the simple fact that the more I learn, the less I seem to know; inspiring in me the desire to learn even more. Attending college has offered many gifts – all of which are invaluable. It is an adventure that has to be experienced to be believed, which in turn offers another gift yet – gratitude.

I have received the knowledge and training in my chosen field which is radiologic technology. This particular field is growing rapidly and the program at the University of Texas - Brownsville is considered to be one of the best in the entire state of Texas. When I researched careers back in 2006 before I went back to school, I found that the medical field was rapidly expanding. The future looks bright for this field, and I wanted to get information about the Radiologic Technology program. I called the secretary of the department, and she was very helpful. She answered all of my questions and set up an appointment with the program chairman. I missed the deadline to enroll, but they decided to accept me due to my high grades and dedication. Mt college experience was unforgetable and I learned so much in those 2 years. I met friends that are kind and thoughtful, and my study habits dramatically improved. It has been valuable to attend UT-B because my program is one of the best and it's reputation preceeds itself. When an employer interviews a graduate from UT-B they know that this graduate is ready to excel at work.

My college experience has given me a deeper appreciation of receiving a college education. While it may be easy just to attend class and quickly go home, the interaction that a student has with a professor in imperative to gain the most while in college. I graduated with a teaching certificate and believe that UTB taught me the importance of imparting that value of obtaining a degree to my students. I feel that the experience at UTB gave me the drive to want to achieve more out of college and return for my Master's of Education in Guidance and Counseling. I feel that with my Master's I will be able to reach to future college students much like my highschool teachers and college professors have reached out to me.

For many years, I resigned myself to the fact that "maybe I just wasn't meant for a 4-year college." School wasn't necessarily difficult for me, but I valued social relationships above hard work in school. Then my father died. My father worked so hard his entire life to afford me the best education possible; he wanted to see my schooling through to the end. Unfortunately, he was never able to, but his efforts really resonated with me, and I applied to college the following semester. I've maintained a 4.0 GPA so far, and I've used my father's determination and spirit as motivation. I've learned that it's possible to grow socially, emotionally, and mentally while still balancing an education. I think that's what I've taken from college so far: balance. I once spent a summer working 50 hours a week so I could save up enough money to pay for my classes the following year, and I currently work part-time while taking 19 units. And through all of this, I still have time for the friends who have seen me through it all.

In my one semester of college I have been through enough obstacles to want to keep anyone from returning to school, yet here I am in my second semester after completing last year. Out of my college experience, I have come to realize that it isn't as rigid or intimidating as our high school teachers tried to make it seem. The professors are very reasonable and are willing to work with almost anything that could be an obstacle in my road to success. In short, what I'm trying to say is my experience has allowed me to not be as stressed as I was before and now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel won't be so hard to reach afterall.