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When I started this masters program, in my late 40’s, I was so excited to become the best teacher I could possibly be. Working with at –risk youth is what gave me the strength to begin my Master Degree in Secondary Education. I graduated from The University of Arizona in the fall of 1985. After twenty years of being a mother plus experiencing a very difficult economy. I started working in a charter school. It was then that I fell in love with teaching at-risk students. This is a field I love, and I know I am very good at what I do. The present situation in the education field gives me much uncertainty. I hope that I can provide my students with the best education possible given such limited resources. But the best resource of all, caring, I have it; and money cannot buy it. The current economic situation will not stop me from doing what I do best, helping teens in need of someone to care for them. I hope I can be awarded this scholarship. It would help me continue my education. I also, have two daughters going to college. I need help.

College is an awkward time for many people. Most of us are just out of high school, suddenly on our own, learning to be adults, discovering what it means to be truly responsible. I, like most freshmen, spent my first year up all night and avoiding laundry. Over time though, like most students, I hit my stride, proving the trial and error method can be successful. Now as a junior and a neuroscience major, I am grateful to my parents and my (very patient) academic advisor, for their support and advice. I think this is the greatest gift college has given me: the time and ability to explore, to learn who I am and to begin to interact with my environment as an adult. College is the time when I can appreciate my own strengths, not those of my parents or (someday) of my husband and children. Though other experiences are certainly valuable, whether it is work, care taking, or travel, college has given me practice being myself. This singular experience means I am stronger and happier in everything I do, knowing I am being true to me.

One of the most valuable things that I have learned so far in my college experience is the importance of being able to work in a team environment. The world we live in is always filled with obstacles that require a team effort to overcome. Through teamwork I have gained the ability to give and receive correction. Receiving correction is a way of life for me because it not only leads me on the right path, but it also means that I will have the necessary information to get it right the next time. Learning to function and overcome as a team has been an invaluable experience for me in college. Attending college has also been valuable to me because it has taught me to be accountable and to maintain consistent character qualities of endurance and diligence. I have learned that in order to be successful in college I must stay ahead of all my classes and devote serious study time each and every week. Most importantly, I believe the skills and character qualities that attending college has taught me will enable me to be successful in both my workplace and household after I graduate.

By attending college, I know that I already have made my future, brighter. I am currently majoring in pre-physiology, and hope to attend medical school as a graduate. My dream is to provide medical opportunities to less fortunate individuals in other countries outside of the U.S. at no cost. The only way I can achieve this dream, is by going to college! It has been valuable to attend college, because it has taught me to become independent and successful. After applying to college, attending an out-of-state college hundreds of miles away from my home and parents, and depending on myself for everything including keeping my grades up, going to class, finding my way around the campus and surrounding town, finding volunteer opportunities, and many other things, I have already taken many steps to becoming an adult. Without being on my own and attending college, I would not have the necessary experiences needed in order to grow up and become an independent adult. College has taught me so many lessons in life that I could not have experienced anywhere else!

Having the opportunity to attend university is something I am very thankful for, and it is not something that everyone has the chance to do. Being from a lower-income family, and seeing life from the viewpoint of the neighborhood in north Philadelphia has brought me to realize not only that college might be a way beyond that position in life, but that it is a way to someday help others to have the opportunities that I have had. As my studies involve the history of art, with a focus on religious architecture of the Renaissance, attending university has also allowed me to connect my intellect with my faith. As an undergraduate, I even had the chance to visit Rome, and to behold the Renaissance first-hand. This was a truly life changing experience. Most of all, I think that attending university has taught me perseverance. As someone who struggled greatly through many years of schooling, I now hold a 4.0 in my major, and dream of attending MIT to complete my PhD in architectural theory. To attend university is a great gift, and I only wish to enrich the world with the knowledge that I have gained.

I didn't know what to expect going into college. The first semester was rough on me but i am dedicated and I know i will graduate. Now that i have a semseter of experience under my belt i aim to never get a C again. I go to college because i want to get a good job. A good job isn't one that pays well but something that i enjoy doing, good pay is a bonus. I want to by my mom a house she deserves it. College will be the tool i use to achieve those goals

College truly is a place where people go through new experiences and encounter different personalities. I would say that my college experience has incorporated all of that. I have met people from different walks of life that I would never have met in different circumstances. I have made what I hope are life long friends with people who grew up with completely different goals, beliefs, and ideals. I have learned from college that success is all about a strong work ethic. Intelligence in a person is wasted when there is not a positive work ethic to supplement it.College has been extremely valuable to me as I move forward in my life. I understand that college will ultimately help with financial success, but true success in life is measured in experiences. College is a time that I should be able to look back on when I am older and smile at all the people and experiences I had. To me I place the most amount of value in the friendships that I make, and college has thus far provided me with a strong group of friends.

The University of Arizona has provided me with a safe learning zone where I feel motivated, challenged and accepted. The diverse clubs and organizations have helped me find my niche within a larger community. The staff and professors are in a league of their own, and their talent has pushed me toward academic success. With relatable advisors, I have chosen a major that I know will benefit me when it comes to selecting a job that I will love. This school has made a lasting impression on me, and I am grateful for the many opportunities I have been rewarded simply by being a Wildcat. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!

What i got out of my college experience was being able to learn about myself as an indvidual and on what I want to do with my life. IBefore attend the University of Arizona, I was this shy little girl who stayed in her dorm room went class and did not so much talking but now I am able to step out of the box and was able to express myself in many different ways. Attending University of Arizona allowed me to find my future as well, I had chosen a major that I was not in love with at all, until I was able to use the resources that the school provide for me to find a major that I know that I will be happy with. As well attending this school allowed me to find great friend, there wouldn't be an experience with out them because there are the ones that will be with you as always. They tend to stay friends with you after you graduate college then the ones you graduated high school with. With out my friends I wouldnt be the girl that I am now.

I have got more hands on experience with the program i'm intrested in and I value it becuase it makes me a better MA and it is giving me the chance for a better future for me and my family. It is a good experience because I learned alot with the people that are around me and the professors and experienced and know what they are doing.