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Knowing what I know now, I would have specialized in a certain field. My original degree was accounting, but because I was in a hurry to graduate instead of taking one more semester, I settled for a general business administration degree. The way the world is today, it is not enough to go through college and hope you get a high paying job with some big firm somewhere. No, you need to specialize in something, whether its being an accoutant which could lead to being a CPA and having your own firm; or being a doctor or lawyer with a specialized focus. I think that's what makes it now in today's society is honing in on a specific skill set and taking that knowledge with you through school. Make your degree count, know what you want to do before going to school so as to not waste precious time or resources. I think that is the best advice I could have received.

Having gone through two years of college at the community college level, I would go back and tell myself to relax! I had straight A's in high school and stressed constantly about getting into the very best four-year university - and I did. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford it, so I did the community college grind for two years and now I've gotten in to my dream school. I would love to go back to my seventeen year old self and say, "Stop stressing! You're going to be fine! Instead of worrying that your A will be a 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} instead of a 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, fill out some more scholarship applications - the money won't just 'work itself out' like your guidance counselor told you!" So, I guess my advice would be somewhat mixed: relax, enjoy high school, and you WILL enjoy college. Meeting great people and enjoying your studies will be the least of your concerns - just save every penny, apply for those scholarships, work extra hours, and keep your fingers crossed. Oh, and, again, maybe try to have a little bit of fun along the way.

If I had a time machine to go back to myself entering the college enivornment... I would tell myself one thing--"Be smart. Everything you think you know, you really don't. And every gut feeling you have, is right. Don't doubt, just be smart." My reasons are as follows, there is a lot that goes on at every college campus--there is a lot of drama, troubles that will bring students down. However, you (as a student) have to remain focused on the ultimate goals. College life might appear glamorous, however you cannot let the glamour take away from what you are actually there to do--learn.

My college experience thus far has shown me that there are so many more possibilities, in life and career, than I had previously imagined. I've found that any interest I may have can be linked to a career I did not think was possible, and for any interest I have, I am able to take a class regarding that subject. It is valuable to attend college because you learn more about yourself as a person. I have learned that changing my mind about what I want to study is not the end of the world, and finding new subjects that I like is easy when there are so many choices. I've been able to study new languages, life sciences, pre-Renaissance art and learn to play an instrument. I've found that while preparing for a future career, it is entirely possible to enjoy the college experience.

So far the college experience has been life changing, the freedoms and the time we now have in life is something to learn a lot from. I have grown as a student, man and citizen through the first year of college and plan to continue to mature and take lessons each and every day until I finish college and hopefully become successful. I know I can always give the credit to my parents and college for making me what I will become in the near future. So far one year has been very informing to me as a student and a human being and hope the next two and a half years will be that much more life changing. College will most likely be the best thing for me so far in my 20 years of living.

i love it

Throughout my first year in college, I have gain something valuable that I would never had to in high school. College life is inexplicably different from that of high school. The academics in college have greater expectations that those of high school. I value the college academia that I would remember to cherish it every no and then. Besides studying, I've met new friends that share the same interests as me such as major and ideas. With these friends, there's no way that I'll be alone in college.

I have learned things that are extremely interesting, and also applicable to my future. I have been exposed to different cultures, and people I would have never met otherwise, and I have learned more about myself, too. I have learned how to work hard for something, and fiscal responsibility, and learned what I am capable of. In short, I learned how to suceed in life. I have overcome challenges to get here, and I have learned how important a college education is as a result. College prepares you for the real world like nothing else quite can, and concurrently gives you the tools to make a better life for yourself, and to suceed. For these reasons, I feel that my college education is an investment for my future, and likely the best investment anyone can make.

UT Dallas is exceptional because there is so much one on one time allowed between professors and students. I find that professors always have their doors open and the classes are small enough that they tend to know everyone's names. For such a small school, it offers a lot of variety in courses and times and is flexible to work for almost any schedule. I feel that I attend a prestigious school where the environment is completely student oriented and fun. Although not known for a large social scene, it is easy to get involved through greek life and intramural sports and housing sponsored events.

The best part of college for me is knowing that I get to learn and experience more than I did in high school. Its valuable to go to college to understand the real world and how the real world works. While I was in I high school I only understood certain aspects of the real world experience now that Im out here in it things are clear that they are not as easy as it seems. College to me is a great experiene I love it all kids coming up should be able to learn what I have learned during this college life I have possesed its great. Im studying Criminals at Kilgore College and the learning of human behavior and criminals is quite fascinating even to my family who yet to understands why Im studying this subject but its makes me happy to thats what im going to do with my life.

College has taught me how to create and develop an arbitrary love for mathematics. As a freshman in college, I had no genuine interest in any given academic role which initially impeded my success in classes. Without seeing a real world application, I felt I was just grinding out work without an end goal which made the whole process much more painful and less productive. Through the inundation of coursework, I began to comprehend the true lesson behind the class material. That is, we live most of our lives performing tasks designed to just get us to the next day - taking a car in for repairs, cleaning up a shattered plate or helping family with their hardships . We feel that we don't gain satisfaction from these chores - nothing near what is garnered from being with close friends or time spent with a hobby. I learned that maintaining a positive perception of ordinary college existence led me to an extraordinary mental adoption of math. Perhaps it was the intricacies and derivations of equations; the way everything could be dismantled and reassembled to interact as a whole once again which reminded me of the ultimate real world application - life.

During my college experience, I have learned many useful skills that will be with me for life. I have learned more about the value of education and how important it is to further my career. I have found college to be valuable because it pushed me to work harder, which made me a more determined person. College is not all about academics either, I have made many personal accompishments as well. College had made me a much more social person because of interacting with all the students and teachers. Due to all the interaction, I have become very self-confident and am involved in many activities. This is an important skill that will remain with me forever and make me a better teacher because of it. Overall, my college experience has been great and taught me a lot about myself.

Before graduating high school, I had been home schooled for my entire life. My mother did get me and my siblings involved in various activities with our home school group, so I was not isolated from other people when I was little, but it is true that, with the combination of being naturally shy and growing up in a small town, I did not have a large number of friends. Since attending college, I feel I have grown quite a bit as a person and have had the opportunity to experience things I never would have gotten to otherwise. Living away from my family means I have had to take on more responsibilities on my own and be more independent. Naturally there is also the academic advantage of going to college; with a degree, I have the possibility of getting a much better job than otherwise. Without more financial aid, I will be unable to continue my education uninterrupted. I really hope that does not happen, as I feel pursuing a college degree is absolutely imperative to my future.

Education in general is an important part of my life.Making the leap to further my education beyond high schoool,has been one of the greatest choices that i've made and is serving me well at the moment and for the rest of my life.My college experiences so far has been a genuinely amazing journey.I'm learning a great deal in the classroom as well as life outside of it.My peers,teachers and advisors have been supportive from the beginning,and simply enlightened me as how be more successful,and dedicated to my education.Being part of organizations,and clubs contributed to a productive life on campus and garnered good friends.My college experiences have been very valuable and important because mainly,i'm learning abundantly on so many levels and improving academically and socially.Attending college is aiding me now in life,and that will continue on toward the future because learning is forever. Furthering my education will drive me to contribute to society,make lasting impacts around the world and hopefully motivate people to discover the value and importance of education.Education is key to many opportunities and therefore it is valuable.

In life many people will tell you that success in life and in your career is about who you know and not what you know. Although there is some truth to that statement it is much more often the case that hard work and determination ensure a person?s success. At the university I have gained life skills which will enable me to be a top performer in my career. The University of Texas at Dallas is an academically intensive school not associated with partying and has allowed me to focus on the right type of activities. The whole education process is much like your career. It teaches you how to meet deadlines and produce great quality work. Also, many classes require group project which gave me an opportunity to see how the real world works and learn hard but valuable lessons. Although you may work hard you always have to ensure everyone in your group is doing their part to ensure a proper result much like a real life work environment. These lessons have been crucial in my work life and in addition to raising my human capital have helped make me the outstanding employee I am today.

Great foundation for my future.

It was valuable to attend college for me because I got to make new friends, meet a lot of new and interesting people, get my degree in my desired field of study, experience some personal growth, because I got on the student council and the council of the Skills USA club for that college, and I went to state competitions for the Skills USA in quiz bowl too. I got my Associates degree in Applied Science in Drafting and now I want to go back to school and get my bachelors degree in Cosntruction Management.

From talking to professionals within my chosen career, I have learned that almost everything one needs to know is learned on the job. However, I still believe my college education was valuable for more than just meeting certification requirements. My education at UTD is providing me with the foundation my work will be based on. It has also taught me about the importance of networking, about the inevitability of team work (and how to work together efficiently, and successfully), and how to communicate productively with leadership forces. In general, my education at UTD has emphasized the idea that this is a people oriented world, and that without them... you won't get very far.

If I were to talk to myself when I was a high school, I would tell myself to take risks and enjoy life more. I spend so much time studying, practicing for SATs, and volunteering. I never took care of myself and enjoyed what life had to offer. I would also tell myself to cease the day and use time wisely. Realizing that time is precious, I would tell myself to fix all of the mistakes and talk to people I have never talked to. I would tell myself to not regret things that i didn't do.

To: Kelley From: Future Kelley Kelley, Please, for the love of God, schedule afternoon classes! No one ever told you that none of your professors care if you show up or not. I know you aren't a morning person, so it's afternoon classes or bust. You really need to go to lectures to get full experience of the class. There are some things you just won't be able to wrap your head around without seeing the examples walked through. Don't be afraid to go to your professors and TAs! They really do want to you to succeed and pass. Go to them if you have questions, they can help you improve your grades (and might even give you extra credit assignments!). Finally, get out of your dorm and socialize. There's nothing worse than sitting in your dorm alone, eating junk food. It might sound good right now, but trust me, it isn't. Get to know the people in your dorm hall, talk to the people in your classes. Who knows, he/she might be able to help you with homework, get you into frat parties, or maybe even become a lifelong friend. Goodluck!