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As a student of University of Buffalo, I have been involved with all of Buffalo's activities. I am a member of the Circle K club, and have volunteered at a local soup kitchen, hospitals, food bank, and many other types of charity organizations. I am a member of the Asian American Association. It is a club where I have the opportunity to interact with international students. I have made new friends that have come from different countries and learned a lot about their cultures. I have been involved in the microbiology, chemistry, and biology research programs at my school. It has given me the opportunity to advanced my knowledge and prepare myself for my future as a researcher. Taking an opportunity to research ahead of time, gives me a better start on my future career, and allows me to further advanced into the next level. It is important to me because I wished to work in a clinical laboratory setting that allows me to deal with diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Overall, my college experience has influenced me to prepare myself for the future and have made me become interested in the field of applied biology and chemistry.

Over last few decades autism tends to increase. It is my primary reason to work with kids who have communication problems and autism. I've recently graduated from KCC with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. I have taken numerous courses in the area of Speech Pathology. My favorite one is Language Development class where Dr.Greenberg explained the importance of all stage of kids development in the analysis of kids problems. Children appear to develop expressive language skills in the same sequential order and these are very important to continue the future Speech Pathologists to understand. I have a 3.833 GPA and i’ve been a Dean’s List several times. I feel that continuing my education would fulfill my goal of acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree followed by a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I keep an open mind to get experiences in academics. I also actively participated in extracurricular activities in my college years. I was a member of Speech Club, Honor Student and member of PHI THETA KAPPA International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. Xi Kappa is a very active student organization at Kingsborough.

After two failed attempts at school, I have finally found the courage to stand up for myself and assert my independance. My stepfather and then my husband derailed my learning adventures with snide remarks and emotional punishments that made success impossible. I am now a single mom, and I am happier than I have ever been. College has opened my eyes to the possibilities that exist in the world if I only have the courage to chase those dreams. I am setting the example to my children that knowledge is power. I will not allow them to follow in the path of ignorance that is their legacy. Sharing my adventures with them has inspired them with the desire to attend as well. My proudest moments will be when I get to watch them graduate, as they will cheer for me when I walk accross that stage.

Going to college gave me the opportunity to meet lifelong friends and opened the door to my graduate education. Through the many huddles, I learned the value of commitment, resourcefulness, and just being present. Self-reliance was gained when I realized no one is going to do the hard work for you. However, I also understand the importance of teamwork through assigned projects. I believe I am a more well-rounded person via the many different subjects that were part of my curriculum, from Women's Studies to Chemistry courses. I would not have the career I do today had I not gone. Being that I grew up in a single parent home where English was spoken as a second language, even simply the vocabulary I learned allows me to represent any employer better through improved communications. It fulfilled my mother's dream of me being able to support myself through a career that I love. I get to do this while helping others by protecting the environment. I have been able to work on a variety of projects from lead-based paint abatement right in my hometown to assessing the effects of road construction on water resources in Panama.

My time thus far at the University at Buffalo thus far, has been well spent. In the courses I have taken, I have been able to learn and grow as an individual. I have been challenged and pushed to great lengths in order to think critically as well as abstractly. I have enjoyed meeting new people and participating in student life events and activities. The transition from a small college to a university was not as intimidating as I thought it would be. I felt very comfortable and made aware of the available resources. When I leave, I wish to take all the skills and knowledge learned and apply them to my future career aspirations. It has been valuable to attend because it has shaped me into the person I am today. It has allowed me to be well-rounded and network with others. It has exposed me to a more diverse environment and extended relationships that can last a lifetime. It has been meaningful to me in the sense that I have experienced things that I will never forget, and accomplished the unthinkable in the eyes of others.

The biggest experience that I obtained was a hard work ethic. That was derived from sports. That continued in college and I was able to apply it to my academics now.

My college experience has allowed me to become a lot more independent. I do everything for myself and do not have a parent or gaurdian to remind me of things or help me. I have also expanded my vocabulary and intellect. I have learned a lot about myself as well as the subject of which I am majoring in. I have become less shy and more social and open to meeting new people. I have matured and became more understanding of how hard the "real world is". This is valuable to me because this experience has prepared me for my future and life on my own. I have learned to juggle friends and school work and I am doing well in my classes. This experience has diciplined me and made an adult out of me. I found out that its nothing like how the movies portray it; but it is a great experience that teaches you a lot about being on your own and succeeding.

I have learned that its ok to expand your horizons and you don't have to be in the classroom to learn valuable lessons. There are so many different ways to get involved and make new friends from joining a club sport to getting an on campus job in the food court. Everyone has their own story and everyone is willing to share their experience and help you with your own.

SO FAR I HAVE GOTTEN ALOT OF DIVERSITY. I HAVE MEET ALOT OF GREAT PEOPLE WHO ARE SWEET. THE PROFFESSORS ARE SUPER SMART. AND THEY HAVE HELPED ME ALOT.

Going away for college and attending Buffalo was one of the few smart choices I've made as an adult. Independence and Individualism are sought and reached in schools such as my own. In college many realize that not many people are willing to push an individual to their full potential and so, that particular person becomes self reliant and paves their own road towards their own future. Its amazing what you can accomplish in four years., what you can transform into. Life will begin whether or not your prepared for it, so meet it head on. I am more then grateful for being able to take what my school is offering me, and I am more then ready to see learning and studying all the way through.

I 've learned how to a responsible individual who now knows that I have to study more to acheive my goals. College is totally different than high school. I have never had to study to keep my grades up so this is a big change for me. College is expensive and to assure I get the degree I want I must be dedicated to my studies. I come from a one parent household and know that my mother works hard to send me to college. I want to show her my appreciation by doing my best to graduate with honors. Living on campus away from my family is a first for me. Being independent is great & sometimes lonely. I dont have many friends here and my studies take up most of my time. It's like I made a 360 degree change me studying? Wow I'am even amazing myself. Being the first of my silbling to attend college I want to become the man they can look up to. Attending the University At Buffalo has made me more focused and helped me see where I would like to see myself in the next two to three years.

I actually recently graduated from high school; however I am very excited for when I start college. I intend of going to a local community college first then transferring to a two year college after. I've always dreamed of becoming a doctor since I was a young child and I promised myself that I would pursue my dream no matter what. During college, I expect to learn all that I can while helping my family financially. I was also actively involved in high school, and plan to continue making that difference in my community from tutoring elementary school children to visiting the elderly, I always try to let everyone know who they are makes a difference.

I may not have always liked school, but college was something different I find college enjoyable and if I could I would love to stay in school for the rest of my life. It was my love of art that pushed me to got to college. I took one art class in High School, but wanted to know more. College has exposed me to the different things I could do with Art. I was able to make things I have never made before. I sculpted, painted, used mediums beyond my pencils such as pastels, charcoals, and so on. I never realized I could draw people in realism instead of my abstract characters. It exposed to the history of Art beyond the common names of Michaelangelo and Di Vinci. I improved my skills and found myself more passionate about Art. I learned more from College than from High School. I hope that the Speech class I enrolled in I will improve my communication skills. In College, I improved my skills and gained more knowledge about myself and the world. This is what I've gotten out of the College experience and this is why it has been so valuable to attend.

A whole new family. I was nervous about going to school 1000+ miles from home, but it ended up being one of the best things I've done. The people I've met are completely amazing, friendly, and unforgettbale. The Marching Band is one big family that accepts everybody. No doubt that marching and joining the band fraternity are the best decisions I've made at UB.

College has given me the experience of being around some amazing professors, meeting new friends, and giving me the chance of a better future. The past two quarters I found myself excited to go to classes. Even classes that in the past I may have dreaded to attend became classes that I wanted to be at. I had a goal to raise my G.P.A. of 1.7 and wanted to do so in two quarters. I signed up for 2 classes in the Winter and then 5 classes in the Spring. By the time the Spring quarter ended I had made the Deans List both times with one B and the rest A's and I raised my G.P.A. to a 3.0! With hard work and a focused vision, I was able to achieve my goal. College gave me the experience of turning things around for the better.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I learned that I do not want to study into research. I learned that I like the personal experience with my professors way more then being in a lecture hall of 500 people. The personal experience better suites my learning style, and I feel like I take away more from the class in that situation. i have also learned to be a much more independent person. I cannot rely on someone else to do things for me. I can only rely on what I do, which has given me a much greater sense of responsibility and self pride. I have developed a work habit and determination so that I never fall behind and can accomplish all of my tasks at the best of my ability. Self confidence and personal pride have been dramatically increased since attending college, and when I achieve something, I really feel good about myself, knowing I worked hard to do so. My college experience has prepared my transition to enter into the real world as a responsible adult.

I have received a wonderful education in such a variety of facinating subjects. I have been able to evaluate different subjects and have begun see my strengths and weaknesses as an individual and as a teammate. Even more, I have been able to find my passion through my psychology classes and through the people I have met during my time at school. As much as I have learned about evaluating peoples' mental health and which neurotransmitters send what messages to the brain, I have learned so much more about how to look past every imperfection and love others for their hearts rather than their actions. I have learned to have compassion for a person when they make foolish decisions, simply because they don't know better. It's through interaction that I have learned these things, but it's through my schooling that I have learned how to help those troubled people to make the right choices and to love themselves even after they have made poor ones. My time at college has given me great knowledge, but more than anything, it has given me insight and wisdom to the human condition. It has instilled a loving spirit.

My college experience was rewarding in many ways. I went back to college as a non-traditional student to learn and possibly change careers. What I ended up with was meeting lots of interesting people, getting involved in things I never imagined and having my academic abilities constantly challenged and pushed to the limit. When it comes to science and technology, many of the teachers are also practicing scientists and researchers who are still publishing cutting edge papers and making new discoveries. Now that I finished my undergraduate education I wished I would have gottern to UB quicker, you not only learn but it's fun to learn here. Finally the advising staff helped me work through scheduling classes around my work schedule, pitfalls, problems, getting loans, and I ended up getting accepted to medical school; which I could never have done without their help!

I have grown from my college experience, and have become more independent. I attended UB in the Fall of 2009 and for the Spring of 2010 I attended Onondaga Community College. I did this because I needed to be home with my family. In the Fall of 2010 I will be attending Le Moyne College, and I cannot wait. I have also learned that you may not know right away what school or major is for you. You shouldn't be afraid to switch majors or transfer schools if you aren't happy. It is much easier to enjoy getting your education when you are comfortable where you are.

Although my college years were spent studying Biology, life lessons are what I learned at UB. I learned independence, how to deal with issues, relationships and roommates. The University of Buffalo was eight hours from home. Going away to college for the ?college ideal? is something I would recommend to anyone. Friends that stayed close to home never seemed to grow up. They stayed home rent free and always had money to go out from their parents. In this tough economy with so many things that are changing we need to be grown up and not rely so much on others. We can?t go crying to family and friends with our problems. What these commuters lacked is a sense of responsibility and accountability. Instead of waiting around for things to improve I?ve learned to take initiative and go back to school for a masters degree. I?ve switched industries and taken a significant pay cut. I understand how this will be better for my family and me. Handling real life situations at school prepared me for the real world. My education at UB has been invaluable and I don?t regret graduating from there.