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Viewing a scene from the outside is not the same as being part of it, there is plenty myths that people can say about college but there is nothing like living the moment, then we realize what it really is. Being in college brings responsibility, it gives the opportunity to really test ourselves and see what are we capable or doing. Leaving by myself in a new city make me appreciate all the little things that I had in my house that sometimes we just let pass. I miss my family and I enjoy every single moment when I go back to my home town with my family and friends. I learn also the importance of responsibility in many aspects, in college I have a lot of freedom to do with my time whatever I want, there is not more rules that I have to follow, but that is when my maturity is prove, I have to choices either stay in track with school or just do whatever things I want, but thank God until this day I have choose right and dedicated my time to school. College really shows who you are.

So far college has been a great learning experience for me. I met new people and explored new places. College opens your mind to new possibilites and if you let it change you, you can become a better person. It makes you feel like you belong somewhere in the world and you have meaning in your life.

My college experience so far has been amazing. I have met wonderful people and am very lucky to still be surrounded by family. The school itself is rigerous, yet I get satisfaction out of doing well. The professors are extremely helpful and kind. They are more than willing to give extra time to make sure that we understand the material.

Haven't attended any yet.

I have got to know that how to live independent, away from your family and how to rely on yourself. It is valuable because by this I got to know my strengths and weaknesses without my family, and I got to know how much can I do on my own.

I have gotten more knowledge than what appears on my transcript. The value of time allocation is a skill that I had to learn very quickly when transferring to this university. It lightens the overall stress load and helps me finish tasks effectively and efficiently. Also, monetary management was also key in this. The fact that I am paying for most of my education out of pocket forces me to manage my money in a way so that I would be able to pay for tuition. In the case of acutal education, I have been learning how much work my major is and how it could apply to real-life programming situations. It is interesting to find how most of the modern programming feats (i.e. games, internet applets, devices, etc.) are based off the material I am learning now.

During my current time in college as a new freshman, I have experienced so much freedom and along with that freedom a lot of responsibility. I have gotten a wonderful experience in life that I will never forget and I hope that it continues. It has been extremely valuable to attend because by attending college, I have learned how to further be independent and figure out who I am as a person.

The biggest thing i have achieved through college is a sense of responsablity, in order to succede in school one must have priorites and be responsible enough to study, listen, take notes, and turn homework and various other assignments on time. Through college i feel i have achieved this.

The best college experience that I think is valuable is living on campus. It was easier to make friends and to start up study groups. It also made me become more involved on campus. I also felt that I got ahead of the game and knew where everything was faster. I also knew everything that was going on campus and was able to attend. Living on campus gave me several oppertunities that I wouldn't trade for the world. There was more time to study since I lived on campus. I felt being there with less distractions made me a better student.

I'm learning alot about the major i picked. I want to be able to help people that are in need. i would like to one day go abroad and help those in need. I think with out college i would never got has far has i did. I want to learn has much has i can. I love college and learning. I have learned alot from my parents. They told me all the mistakes they made and not going and getting a good education. They told me to get has much education has you can. learn all you can. That is the key.

I have gain not just the basic knoweldge and skills that will help me in the workforce but i have learn communiccation and teamwork through my soroity and other groups i am appart of at my university which will help me in my future career. Its been very valuable for me to attend my school so i can keep learning and advancing my skills so i can have the best opportunity for myself.

College has been a valuable experience in that it has allowed me to gain knowledge that is necessary in my chosen field of work. Without a college education, my dreams would never be attainable. In addition, I have acquired writing, communication, and research skills that I had not previously possessed. College for me is mostly an academic experience.

UTSA was my first choice school. Not only is it close to home, but its in the middle of a big city so there's always things to do whether it be shopping, going out to eat, or going to the movies. My campus is so diverse that its impossible to feel out of place there. Not to mention, everyone is so friendly! Seriously, you can be sitting down eating lunch and someone will come sit by you and start up a conversation. I love that there's a Starbucks on campus, so I can get my caffiene fix while spending late nights at the library. Speaking of which, it seems like during the week, everyone is at the library! Which I love because it motivates me to see my peers studying, it just means I have to work harder to get my grade. I love this school because there is so much to do, there are so many different clubs and people, and I have made so many friends. Its a big college, but it feels small because I know people wherever I go, and I know that I'll keep these friends for life.

I've learned that life takes work in many different aspects. It's like the saying, " If it's worth it, it isn't easy. If it's easy, it isn't worth it." You have to want the best out of your college experience, and make it happen it doesn't just happen on its own. I've grown up a lot being away from home and college has given me the opportunity to learn who I am on my own and gives me the motivation to want the best for myself. I've met numerous great people, and have really grown to appreciate every type of career there is out there.

I have gotten many valuable things out of my college experience physically and mentally. Mentally I have learned to be patient, work with what I have and never be afraid to speak out. Financially, I am not able to have all the necessary items such as books because of their high cost and so i've learned to find alternative means, or work with what I have because i've had no choice. If i'm not able to read a chapter of a required book, I take lots of notes or look up some info on the discussed topic. Physically i've learned that when having an eight o clock class, having good cardio is a big part of the morning. A bus never waits, so being able to run serves as a middle point between being early or late.

Well school is important to our family. I would be the 1st to attend college and have my fellow brothers follow in my footsteps. I am from haiti and have been in the U.S. for a long period of time. Being from out of the states I know and seen the struggles and how people can be torn about financial wise. Struggling to get through high school, knowing things would get better, I finally graduated and now life after isn't a piece of cake. My mom did not complete high school nor did my father. So they always pushed me to continue my education because parents do know best even though she wasn't able to provide help in any of my homework. School is very valuable to me because the key to success is how much you know and how far your willing to go to get it.

The college experience has been one of the most valuable experiences in my life because of the people I have met, especially the teachers. It was through them that I learned to expand my thought process beyond just finding the "right answer": they taught me how school subjects related to real-world issues. The teacher of my Medieval Philosophy class, which I originally thought was going to be quite nondescript, was outstanding. He had us look at questions that are still relevant today, such as "Does God exist?", "Why is there evil in the world?", and "Is there such a thing as a just war?” He challenged us to think as the people in those days would have thought, helping us to broaden our thinking processes. Another great teacher taught my Music Theory class. He spent his time not only talking about the fundamentals of music theory, but also discussing how it has influenced current pop music. This encouraged us to think outisde-the-box and we learned more because of it. These people taught me more than just what to think, they taught me how to think; and that is a valuable lesson which can be applied daily.

I have not started any college classes yet, I am looking to go to Everest college, I went for my first visit and was very impressed with the location, the teachers and the level of education provided.

I have learned quite a bit about the criminal justice field. I want to be a Federal Probation Officer, so I had to pursue a bachelor's in criminal justice.

The value of my college education reaches much farther than just the mandated curriculum , which I believe was and still is efficient. I have met a cohort of people with similar interests, passions, and ethics that I will be able to rely on in my practice. My education thus far has provided strong, valuable, and culturally competent practice skills that will assist in my pursuit to work with marginalized populations. I have learned to manage and prioritize family, school, work, and internship schedules and responsibilites while maintaining high standards in the quality of all my work and efforts. I have built relationships with instructors that continue to serve as invaluable mentors through counseling, advice, and encouragement. I will continue to utilize the resources the university has provided beyond the completion of my Master's degree and will stive to provide some of the mentorship and resources to future students as I continue my education.