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From my college experience, I have learned that I can do anything that I set my mind to. In high school, I didn't have confidence in my academic ability, and it showed in my GPA. I graduated high school with a 2.2... I finished my first semester of college with a 3.0. It has been valuable for me to attend college because I have bettered myself as a person. I have become more educated, and with every class that I take I am more driven to succeed. I learned that I can do anything. Being the first in your family to finish college can sometimes be difficult, because already the pressure is high. My brother dropped out of college his freshman year, and because of this I am paying for college by myself. The debt that I've been accruing is enough to discourage me, but I press on. College has helped me be more confident in myself. Being outside of a judgmental high school setting has made me realize that I am valuable. My thoughts and opinions matter. With the help of this scholarship, I can finish school and become even better rounded.

From my college experience thus far I have gained a sense of confidence that I never had before. Attending the University of Central Florida has been extremely valuable for me by giving me a one of a kind education that is current and relevant to the times. I am certain that with my education, hard work and dedication, I will succeed in my professional life. Without college I would not have had the skills or confidence to move forward with such ease. I feel that so many doors have been opened for me and I am finally excited about my future, not scared. For the first time in my life I feel prepared for the challenges that await me.

From the summer before my college experience began at UCF, I was in constant search of ways to get involved on campus with other students majoring Legal Studies. After joining related organizations, it began to seem like I was getting myself on the right path as a pre-law student. Within a month, I had met twenty other students who gave me valuable advice and statistics for admission to law school. The experience has been enriching to my education and provided me with a wealth of knowledge and information from peers with first hand experience.

I have gained so many meaningful experiences out of UCF. The value of education, the meaning of friendship, how important it is to volunteer your time to others in need, are some prominent experiences. Confidence, that's a big one. I had always had somewhat of a battle with myself when it came to having the courage to be who I wanted to be. UCF has instowed in me a sense of who I am, what I want out of life. I am passionate about science, and find that I never stop asking questions when it comes to the natural and surreal processes of the earth. UCF has given me the resources to explore this passion, and that's one the best opportunities that an education can provide. I have the courage to step out of the medicore and add a little more spice to the customary steps one may take in pursuing a science major. Peeling off the residue I encompassed myself in for so long (being shy, timid) took a lot of strength. What with gaining confidence, I've become more open to strangers, more sociable, which is a significant factor to maintain in life. Thankyou UCF.

I have received many great aspects out of my college experience thus far. I have learned to work with others in an environment where every one has come from a different upbringing and background. I now see that high school was only the small stepping stone into college, and college is the stepping stone where the tools of actual life will really be received and ready to be used. My experiences have been very different than my private school early years. I enjoyed that time but am also glad I have gotten out of that element. I have been able to connect with others and truly find myself and who I want to become which has been trying to be seen and heard. College has been valuable to me because I am gaining knowledge and experience that only a college education can give me. I will have the craft and tools needed to succeed not only in my choice of career or degree, but tools that I will use in all that life has to bring me in the future. If I did not attend college, my life path would not have been clear and thus would have no value.

I have learned so much and as a result altered what my "life plan" was. It has been valuable to attend because there are so many available majors so even if you originally go to UCF for a specific major and then decide to change you can find something that works for you. I have gotten numerous opportunites(research, internship, guest lecturers in my field, etc.) based on attending UCF.

My college experience has probably been the best thing in my life. Even though I have only been in college for about 4 or 5 months so far, my life has changed in that time. I feel more accomplished, even though I've only completed one semester. I have found out that I really do enjoy engineering, and that choosing this field of study was more than just the dollar amounts that will be present upon graduating with this degree. I have also made tons of friends, mainly my teammates on the school's ultimate frisbee team, that have helped me through my beginning stages of college. Before I left for college, I wasn't really sure where my life was headed. I had never been very confident, and never really fit in anywhere. However, in just these few months, I know that I have the ability to graduated from UCF and be successful, and I also have a great group of friends.

The main objective of college is to earn a degree, but I have gotten much more out of my higher education than simply knowledge of a particular subject. Thanks to extracurricular programs such as a leadership development team and Alternative Spring Break, I have had multiple opportunities to learn about and experience issues I may not have otherwise encountered. One of my leaders in the leadership team introduced me to the idea of Teach for America, a program I now intend to pursue so I can help close the achievement gap. I was also fortunate to go on an Alternative Spring Break to Tucson and across the border to Mexico. I learned about things not covered in the news, such as when we visited an orphanage that was home to several children who had witnessed their parents dying of dehydration trying to cross the desert. Witnessing this atrocity made it a reality for me. Some classes touched on a few of these topics, but I know I would be different without these experiences. College has been valuable to attend—not just because of knowledge garnered in classrooms, but also because of the invaluable opportunities offered.

If I had to start this year all over again, I would have still decided to do the E.O.P program and I would apply to Central Connecticut State University. Incoming students might think that their first year of college would be scary, but once you get here they’ll realize how exciting college can be. A couple things that college students should keep in mind is learn how to manage your time, make wise decisions, and choose your friends wisely. If you keep these tips in mind and have a positive attitude then you’ll be able to survive E.O.P and your first semester in college.

At 52 years-old I have a 25-year history of drug addiction and criminality, followed by 14 years of clean, responsible living, giving back through volunteering and employment in addictions agencies these 14 years. The earlier years are dotted with attempts at college education, earning credits used later in transfer. Since returning to college I earned my criminal justice associate's degree, and am close to getting my bachelor's in social work. I need this degree (and this scholarship) because I will be able to reach and help more people when I have a bachelor's or master's degree, and also because self-sufficiency is difficult on a behavior technician's wages-the only non-degree position I qualify for. Majoring in social work suggests that one has the heart to serve people; additionally, I have passion to succeed and to help others succeed, and the ability to reach clients through my extensive street and criminal experience. This goes a long way with these populations. Having earned, through exemplary lifestyle, exemptions from disqualification for employment from DCF and DJJ, meaning I pass all background security clearance checks. Hirable, with many productive years ahead, I need my education.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that it has helped me to develop strengths in myself such as having a persevering nature. In my opinion, this has been invaluable to my continued ambition and goal of attaining an undergraduate degree in political science and then a degree in law. Academically, I feel that UCF has nothing but opportunities to offer. Perhaps that is what I was drawn to in selecting this school, coupled with the convenience in proximity to home as well as the cost of its education. The opportunities that UCF has afforded me so far have been to enhance my initiatives as well as my leadership skills. I have had the distinct honor of being appointed to the Dean’s List for my outstanding scholastic achievement all five semesters I have attended to date. I feel that this is a clear distinction of my personal strengths and opportunities that I have always strived to attain. More importantly, UCF is helping me to grow as a person, while learning self-discipline and guidance. With these qualities I hope to attain the goals I have set forth for my life.

I love college life, meeting people and actually feeling like I am learning and becoming a much more well rounded cultured person. It's rewarding to do well in challenging classes and I experience a great feeling of acceptance with my fellow students.

When I started University of Central Florida, I experience that students are willing to work with each other and advisors are there to put me in the right track. Students often ask one another If they are available to meet on campus for a study group; this normally happen the second day of class. I recently graduated from Valencia Community College and I've never attended a study group. I love the fact that students that I meet take school seriously because I'm the same way. Every time I attend a study group, I learn a lot from the students. Students that I normally meet are students that are in the same major as me. I sometimes be confuse with the assignments that professors assign to me but once I get to the study group, everything is clear to me. I find it valuable to attend a study group with students because I get most of my assignments done. Every Saturday, I and four other students meet at the school library to help each other. I'm very grateful that I have fellow classmates that are there for me and in return I help them if needed.

I have gained a lot from my college experience. College has already opened up many opportunities for me to pursue my future career goals. Before attending college I was sure of what I loved to do for fun but unsure of what I was going to do for a career. College has helped me discover how to turn my hobbies and interests into a potential career. I perform Improv Comedy and I always thought of it as a hobby. Being in college has helped me become immersed in a thriving community of fellow Improvisers with similar career goals. Through these experiences I have discovered and been accepted into one of the best schools for Improvised acting in the nation. If it were not for college I would never have the opportunities I will now have in my future. I am thankful for the knowledge I have gained from higher education and look forward to taking advantage of the jump start that college has provided for my life.

So far in my college experience I have met lifelong friends and made unforgettable memories. There are clubs for whatever I am interested in. But along with the good times, the most important thing to me is the reason why I am here: my education. I am learning so much, not only in my classes, but in the clubs I am in and through advisors about the real world, about what I want from a career in life and how to achieve it.

I have learned how to adapt to many different kinds of situations and know what it's like to be on my own. I learned how to reach out to other people and use the resources avaliable to me. I know more about the way the world works and what I want to do with my future. I have met and made some very valuable career connections and lifetime friends. All of these things would not have been possible for me to learn anywhere else and I will never regret the time I spent at UCF or trade in the things i've learned. College has made me a better person.

I graduated one year early from high school with no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was attending college because I felt that I had to and did not care. I'm now in my second year at a junior college and hoping to transfer to TAMU to study Sociology. I want to work with less fortunate children and help them have better quality of life. After visiting Ethiopia, I also plan to improve children's lives in third world countries. So to answer your first question, "What have you gotten out of your college experience?", I have found myself and my way in the world. College has taught me to be responsible and has given me goals. College is definitely valuable to attend because it teaches you life lessons that you would never learn if you did not go. It gives you hope for your future and does not limit you to certain careers like you would be without a degree. It gives you a new perspective on life and countless opportunities. Attending college, in my opinion, is one of the greatest things you could do in your life.

The greatest experience I have had because of attending college is self experience. While in high school I never was truely required to be self reliant and accountable. I have learned more about my self in the few years I have attened college then all of previous schooling. The me of today would barely recognize the me of yesterday. I am excited with the potential in my self that has been growing as a thanks to this institution. I could think of nothing better for myself then to be a college student and I thank every person, teacher, and faculty for giving me this opportunity.

The true value of attending college, in my opinion, far exceeds any monetary value. In my first two years as a college student I have gained an abundance of academic knowledge that will someday help me succeed in a nursing career. The value of what I have learned in the classroom is matched by what I have gained by experiences outside of the classroom. I have made true friends who I am sure will still be there for me years from now. I have learned a great deal about myself and who I want to be by solidifying my own beliefs through new experiences. The experiences that have taught me the most are volunteer activities and Bible studies I have participated in. By interacting with new people in new experiences I have learned how to be the person I want to be. My classes have taught me the value of working hard to achieve my goals both in and outside of the classroom. I am confident that long after I have graduated I will be able to look back on my college career as one of the best times of my life.

My college experience has been a pretty good one, even though im not a big party person. I have gained so much maturity, this as taught me to see life in a different way. I have learned the importance of education while also knowing that when i get to the business world there will tons of people with my same mind set trying to compete with me. I have learned the value of friends and that life is really about who you know and not always what you know. I have also learned better habits, such as studying, budgeting, and making friends. But i believe that most of all the most important thing that i have learned is that life is about mistakes but all that really matters is that you come back from the mistake and become better. And that is what has been most valuable to me. That is why its been so important for me to attend college to learn these life lessons and grow.