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A good education is the mighty sword that we need, to battle the hard times we face finding the right employment. I have received so far an abundant of knowledge, that other wise I would have never achevied if I didn't enroll in school. I am in my education journey, because as a good parent, I want to set an example and have a good foundation for my children to follow.

I have become more reliant on myself and on my abilities to succeed in school. I have learned that a poor high school experience does not mean that one is not destined to a higher education.

I have learned a lot from Ashford. I have learned what kind of learner I am and also the way we think as human beings. Over the last 6 weeks I know Ashford is the right school for me. I can learn at my own pace and yet have time for my family. My goal from Asford is to get my masters in Early Childhood Education. Once I am able to teach kids, I want them to look back and remember me as the one of the best teachers they ever had!!

What i have gotten out of college so far is knowlege is power and the fine balence of time management when you are working full time and going to school full time. I love interacting with my teachers and my fellow classmates.

I have learned how to push myself and to try and remain focused on my goals of obtaining my Bachelors degree in Accounting. I continue to learn new things everyday, while struggling to find the time to study. Receiving my Bachelors degree will help me take care of my family, so that we are not having to continually struggle to just make it by day to day.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is I made the dean's list for the Summer of 2010. Being 40 years old and disabled, this is quite the accomplishment for me and I am proud of myself. This gives me the extra boost that I need to know that what I am doing is a big thing and that I will be able to help others once I have obtained my degree, which is my goal.

I am a female veteran of the US army and I am a single mother of two teenagers, who is striving to acquire my degree in sociology so I can help make a difference. I love to help guide people in the right direction in life. I would like to see everyone succeed and encourage them to be the best person they can be. Ashford University is preparing me to do just that. I have learned to adapt in a diverse enviornment and have met life long friends.

I have learned how valuable it is to set attainable goals for my children to see me reach.I am a single mom with 3 girls at home and I want to show them it is never too late to pursue your dream.I am able to take it one step at a time,and it felt so good when I got my first A,I realized,I am important enough to finish my degree.It is not easy,but it is worth it,and as I tell my children,"Anything worth being proud of is worth working for!" Thank you for this opportunity at a chance to make my life better for me and my girls. Mildred Suzanne Teesdale

College is my life. I think college as been valuable to be my testing what I can do and cant do. College has been an good expreience for me, and has taught me a lot about myself. College as been a big part of me growing up, i cant have fun like i use to i have to keep my head in the books. so i can be the person my younger siblings can look up to and say my big sister did it so i can do it. Instead of giving up. So thats how college has been valuable to me.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that in this time of century a degree would be easy, convenient, and have more freedom in completing your discussion questions, quizzes or class assignments and it is not a waste of time. It has been valuable to attend because I can complete my college in the comfort of my own home and there is many of ways to pay for my college courses and books with out even paying it back. It also have been valuable to receive a promotion on a job or even apply for a job that I really want and enjoy to work for, along with the experience. And college will enhance my career for a better life style.