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I have learned an abundance of information that will be valuable for myself in the future.

My college experince has definitely changed my life forever and helped me to grow as a person. When I started out I was unsure of myself and who I was in this big world, but through my time at UT I have become more dedicated and determined to find my place. It has not been easy but I know that the more I experience the more I will grow and become who I'm supposed to be.

i have not yet gone to college as i am going this fall but i think that its important to attend college because not only is it the best way to get farther in your career but it also helps in the emotional way that some people who have attended online school or are homeschooled dont get the chance to develope. They dont get the same opportunities as those who went to a public or private school but in college they learn the skills they didnt get and they also learn new ways to solve problems, learn time management as well as everyone else who went to school and they learn social skills.Also, if you do not have a job they have some posted about local ones that are close to them and possibly could work around their school hours and help you to find jobs in the career you are going into. College is very important and i think everyone should go because it does more than just teach more material, it helps you out in life more than you could possibly imagine.

I start college on July 6th. i havent strated yet. im going for medical assistant its a year and three month program . All hands-on.

I am still a long way from completing my college career, but so far I have learned so much. In the beginning, I just viewed college as a once in a lifetime experience. Which is partially true, but when my parents went bankrupt and I had to quit school for a year to work eighty hours a week, I realized how important higher learning was. I have even become homeless so that I can put myself through school. For many kids, getting an education is just another step they have to take in life, but for me, it is life. I may learn later that is not the most important thing in the world, but right now the only thing I can do at age 22 is make sure I can advance academically. This experience has left me with a even stronger passion and desire to broaden my knowledge. When everything was taken away from me, my uncle told me once that the one thing no one can take away from me is my knowledge and strength. I truly believe college will help me become a person that has overcome all odds.

Not until I started college did I learn the irony of an education. It seems that the more I learn, the more aware I become of my own ignorance which consequentially makes me all the more curious. It has been an eye opening experience--in relation to my own knowldge or lack of--to say the least. I spent two semesters at the private university of Capital. It was at this institution that I acquired a newly found thirst "to know". Unfortunately, the means to keep my at the institution were not readily available which resulted in my transferring to Columbus State Community College. I am currently attending C-State with intentions on transferring to a four year university. I have a piqued interest in the behavioral/social sciences as well as some economics. College is not only a place to experience diversity and new ideas, it is the stepping stone for future success. An education is impertive to self-actualization and it is through education that we as a society have made progress. A nation's wealth is in its scholars and to be a part of that wealth is invaluable.

Attending the university, I have gained a sense of accomplishment by completing my BFA. This is something that eluded me and seemed impossible a few years before. The university changed my ideas about the direction I was going in for better or worse. On one hand, that means certain things I wanted were not available to me. On the other hand the University introduced me to new skills, and new technologies and new opportunities that I never would have considered before. In doing so it has transformed who I am as a person and an artist. I began this degree later in my life than most, and before I began it was difficult to build a circle of friends. Coming to school gave me contacts with new friendships and I feel made me a much better and better socialized person as a result. Academically I have a much richer degree of knowlege and skills and thrust myself into many new talents, not just in my degree plan but in other fields. My art classes helped me find a niche that only I can give the world, in a field where being unique is of utmost importance.

I have attended San Joaquin Delta college and it has been a very valuable experience for me because of all of the diversity on the campus. Everyone has a different background and story from you, which makes up an interesting learning environment. From my experience I have learned to have relationship over difference; so even if someone is culturally, ethnically or spiritually different from me, I still try to have a relationship with them. My time at Delta has held valuable "real-world" application and has taught me many things. In this world, if you are not social and do not know how to work well with others, then you are deprived of key working elements. In most work environments there will be people that you do not get along with, but you will have to work with them. This is why relationship over difference is the best thing I could have learned.

Being away from home for the first time really taught me repsonsibility. For the first time, I started doing laundry, cooking, and not procastinating in school work. I learned how to choose friends from right and wrong and became stronger as a person. Living on my own, I realized to continue to do what you have a passion for. Serving to the community has always been a part of my life. The first semester I was in college, any free time I got, I wanted to study and only study. I became depressed not volunteering or having a social life, so the next semester I joined a service sororrity which gave me a chance to do what I love doing most: service and having sisters that looked out for me! I am really glad I chose to go here because it gave me a chance to learn from my mistakes and meet a diverse group of people. U.T. Austin is a well rounded university, being both ranked for academics and athleticism. This university has made me optimistic and more outgoing. I commend U.T. for providing me with great resources and a safe environment to live and study in.

Being a college student helped me out in mamy ways, for example: Demonstrated accuracy attention detail and ability to work in team environment. Exercise initiative, well-organized and efficient. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable- can work without supervision. A dept at both oral and written communication. Interact effectively with individuals of all levels. Attemding college has been valuable because it could helped me achieve my goal, which is to obtain a professional growth in an organization with opportunities of advancements.

I would have to say that my time spent in college has been the most valuable experience of my life. My four years at the University of Texas have not only provided the mold for the person I am today, but it also opened my eyes to the world around me. Never before had I been immersed in so much culture and activity as when I first began my undergraduate studies at UT. It was amazing to see so many different types of people, who would band together for so many different causes, be it football or photography club. The spirit of my university has never left me, and I don?t think it ever will. UT has become my family, friend, and second home. It has inspired me to think creatively and to look for avenues beyond normal expectations. Many of my classes challenged me to the fullest and forced me to learn how to manage my time and studying more efficiently than ever. I have learned that hard work and dedication do pay off, and if I can believe in myself, anything is possible.

The first moments for me in college were admittedly frightening. Although I had spent my whole life being affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin (my father is a professor, my four older siblings all attended UT), it was difficult for me to let go of the life I led - a sheltered life. I grew up incredibly close to my family and to the friends I made in the small private schools I attended, as well as deeply rooted in my faith. Living in a dorm away from Mom and Dad forced me to grow up into a responsbile adult; which may not have happened if I had not left. College classes have taught me what it really means to work hard, but it was the large campus and wide variety of people that taught me how to respect people of all walks of life and be more open to the gifts and talents that they had to share. At the same time, I have grown deeper in my faith by coming into contact with peoples of other opinions and faiths. College has strengthened the foundations I was raised on and made me the adult that I am today.

I have learned many things about myself and my endurance level for work and stress. I learned to not let much stress you out, and to be calm in stressful situations. I got to see if I was cut out for college and if it was suitable for me emotionally and financially.

My college experience has opened up my eyes to so many new things. The people that attend UT are all so smart and diverse and being surrounded by these people has truly made me a more well rounded individual. I now see so many opportunities to change both my life and the world, and I have these opportunities because I have attended college here. I have learned a lot about responsibility and that it takes both self respect and self discipline to be successful. College has been thus far, the most rewarding experience of my life. I am learning not only incredibly interesting stuff in the classroom, but I am also learning so much about the joys that life has to offer, and there is no way I would have all of these experiences without attending a university.

I could have never imagined that my world could have been opened up the way it has in such a short period of time. When I started college, I had no idea what I wanted to do, or who I was for that matter. In one semester I realized that I can work hard to earn a degree in which ever field I want and have the type of lifestyle that I used to just dream about. I used to just think college was going to be hard and never thought that I would enjoy it at all, but I don't think those things anymore. I've met people that have given me new perspectives on many different things and if I weren't in college, I may have never had these experiences. If my first year of college has opened my eyes up this much, I can't wait for the next year.

My mother has always told me that her biggest regret in life was not graduating college. She always knew she was better than the menial job she has been at all her life. Since I was little, she drilled into my head the importance of going to college. ?Do not make my mistakes,? she always told me. When I got to high school, I made it my goal to get into a great college and make her proud. I have not even been at the University of Texas at Austin for a year, and I know that what I have learned and experienced here so far has had such a dramatic impact on my life. Although sometimes I do not always understand or agree with what I am being taught, I know that I am learning things that will benefit my life and help me to achieve my dreams. To me, going to college is an amazing opportunity that I would not dream of wasting. I have learned in these few months what my mom was talking about: that I am going to college to better my life and make my family and myself proud.

Currently I must say what I have gotten out of my colleger experience , is the difference in learning styles. One in College you must change your study habits. You must be willing to make changes as to time to study. it takes time and effort to make the time to study. I think you must be willing make an extra effort to study, make sure that you have a place to concentrate and take the time to read the different assignments. while in High School you may be able to get by, In college you must make an effort along with concentration for schooling.

Since college, I have learned to be more independent. I am living on my own and because of this it has helped me become a better and stonger person as a whole. I am my own parent when I am away from home. I feel like this is valuable because it teaches me to grow up and not rely on my parents for everything.

I am attending a military academy in MO. It is an experience of a life time for it gets me ready for my endeavors as an officer. What is greater than that is I do it in only two years!!

I have gained many diverse skills.