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The University of Alabama has been my saving grace. I first attended the University of South Alabama for 2 years and it was a terrible experience. After 2 years I had never even seen a guidance counselor. I was doing everything on my own and failing miserably. UA has dedicated staff members, counselors and teachers both, that has made this an easy, enjoyable experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. College is expensive, but The university of Alabama is priceless.

Attending college for me is more than just continuing my education. Being in the "college experience" is also a very valuable goal in my life. Coming from a family with no college graduates on either my mom or dad’s side of the family (including them) is a huge and sometimes daunting task as a student. However, I am determined to make the best of my college experience by using everything the college has provided with me with to succeed. Everything from Supplemental Instruction (Tutoring) for classes to Career Services. College is very valuable because I am driven to suceed and become the first in my whole family to get an education past high school. First finishing my Associates Degree then off to double major with a minor for my Bachlores Degree and ultimately fufill my dream of becoming an Art Therapist by getting my Masters.

While attending Florida A&M University I have seen many good changes as well as the bad ones. And although Florida A&M University has it faults, what school doesn’t? And the problems that we face today are mainly the administrative problems that were developed years ago. First and foremost problem is the Financial Aid office – time after time again they get students their net checks months later than they were supposed to be mailed. Although Florida A&M University has it criticisms, weakness, and problems; nevertheless, I am extremely glad that I chose to attend this school for my undergraduate years. Although I might not attend Florida A&M University for my graduate years, because I plan to attend law school; it has urbanized and industrialized me into the superior and excellent person that I am today. Furthermore, which is a mentally powerful, adoring, devoted, indulgently, sharp, bright, and most of all, self-determining lady. If I had the chose of doing it all over again, I wouldn’t, because this experience has truly been rough one in a good way.

Through my time at the University of Alabama, I have developed life-long friendships and broadened my horizons in ways I could never have imagined. I have learned so much in such a short period of time and look so forward to continuing my education. Everything from pledging a sorority, to meeting my classmates, to Crimson Tide football - I have truly had a blast and created memories that will last a lifetime. Participating in the university study abroad program through the University of Havana, in Havana, Cuba, was such a unique experience that trying to describe it in one paragraph would never do it justice. It was an unbelievable experience at an amazing little island, with 8 other students that literally became like family to me. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a long way from my home in Houston, Texas, but through the relationships I've developed, this place not only feels like home, but it just feels right. I am so happy that I chose The University of Alabama and proud to be a member of the most wonderful student body in the country. Roll Tide!

Being from the DC suburbs of Northern Virginia, I felt as though it was important to experience something different other than the suburban bubble. When going into my freshman year here at the University of Alabama, I thought that I would just be coming here for school, then returning to "the bubble," but now that I've had the experience of living in Alabama, I am highly considering living here after graduating. With Birmingham being a growing metropolitan area, I can live with the comforts of city life, which I was raised in, but in the southern hospitality and slower pace that I have come to love. My new southern lifestyle is something I would have never had the chance to experience if I didn't come to the University of Alabama. Without this valuable college experience I would not be planning my future in the place I am now beginning to call home.

I have learned more than I could have fathomed my senior year. I started off freshmen year just looking for a break of involvement and just wanting to enjoy life doing what I want. However, I quickly came to a realization that I love being involved in things and leading in them. The value of going to school here is not attainable! I have met some many people that have shaped and molded me into the person I am. Each person I have met and become close friends with have made me look at my life in a different way and have always challenged me. I have gained self respect, certainty of who I am, and a hard work ethic through my college experience already and I still have two years left!

Well for starters, I have made so many friends and have taken so many great classes . I am only a freshman, but I know that this is an experience I will never forget. Not only am I getting a top rated education but have made so many friends that will last for life. My mom always told me that college is the best four years of your life and I now understand what she was talking about!! I wouldn't change a thing!!!

By attending the University of Alabama as a girl from the north east, I can easily say the best part about the school is experiencing a different culture. Just within the United States there are numerous cultures that one may not ever get to experience. The southern way of life is very different from the north eastern way of life. The experiences I have had at the University of Alabama will be a part of me for the rest of my life and I believe it is important for one to experience different cultures and ways of life in order to be a successful person.

I have realized that when people come to college is when they ultimately discover who they are as a person. Some of the people that have decided to come to school here have recognized that the freedom is too overwhelming and have not balanced the social and academic aspects of being in college. I think the value of attending Alabama is the academic excellence that it offers and the professors that are willing to make you a better student as well as a better person. I feel that everyone at Alabama strives in everyway to achieve their maximum potential.

It has taken me awhile to find myself on my college journey. After wandering through several mundane jobs and trying college once in Tennessee and just not being sure of what I wanted out of life, I struggled. Finally settling at the University of Alabama has grounded me. Putting my roots down here and using what this University teaches about focusing myself and building on a solid foundation has made me stronger. It is leading me toward a goal that I can build my future on. Simply looking at the history that has come out of the University of Alabama shows the type of character that people develop here. There is no value that can be placed on that! And have I mentioned thirteen National Championships? What an experience to live that!