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The college experience for me solidified why it's so important for higher education. As a single parent it means an expanding horizon, providing greater opportunities for my son and bulding the confidence; exceeding my own expectations. Attending is mandatory if you are taking your education seriously. Working hard is part of the equation, but to succeed at anything in life, attendance is required. School attendance is valuable because the enriching atmosphere in class. You absorb everything an instructor has to offer. You gain feedback and you recognize and appreciate different points of views of your classmates.

My experience at the University of Delaware has enabled me to translate my interests and talents into a fulfilling career path. Entering UD, I chose to pursue a degree in Animal Science. However, the courses I took as part of the Animal Science curriculum did not completely engage my interest. During my sophomore year, I took an introductory course in nutrition. I absolutely loved it. I was fascinated by the universality of basic nutritional principles and their direct influence on the health and quality of life of all people. The material was challenging, but it captured my enthusiasm, and I easily understood it. The more I thought about it, the more nutrition seemed like the perfect profession for me – nutrition takes scientific research and principles and applies them to improve people’s health and quality of life. A job within the field of nutrition would utilize my strong background in science, captivate my interest, and allow me to have a positive influence on people’s lives. I decided to change majors and become a Registered Dietitian. If I had not attended UD, I may never have discovered this fascinating career path that perfectly combines both my talents and my interests.

My college experience at the University of Delaware has been nothing short of amazing. I went in as a psychology minor not sure what I wanted to do and now I'm a senior with a psychology minor, cognitive science major and concentration in speech-language pathology. Working in two labs at UD has given me great research experience and gave me opportunities to work with children with speech delays, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. Required observation hours of speech-language pathologists for courses also reinforced my desire to pursue a career in helping others with speech disorders. It is easy to get involved at this University. Joining a sorority and the National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association has opened doors to a plethora of volunteer and leadership expereriences for me. It has also given me the opportunity to make a school filled with over 16,000 students feel like a school of 200 because you meet so many different people through getting involved in various activities held on campus. Finally, the University of Delaware has been valuble to attend because of the help of fellow students and professors who help you succeed academically.

My college experience so far has been eye opening. I am enjoying the classes that I am taking and learning a lot about the field of study that I will hopefully be working in upon graduation. The University doesn't hold back, they throw you right into the work that you will be expected of in that profession. The social experience has been rewarding as well. Dorms are very helpful in finding people that are alike you and the two girls that live next to me have become my closest friends here. The parties aren't to bad either, but one thing this school does know how to do is make you a student by day and a partier by night.

I grew up always hearing how I was going to attend college but I didn't know where or what I would get out of it. Now that I have completed half of my degree I have realized how much I have changed while in attendance. This experience has taught me how important it is to be confident and independent. These two and half years have not been a piece of cake but they have definitely been easier because I have proved to myself that I can make good decisions on my own without relying on others. This past semester alone I was able to successfully complete interviews and run for an executive position in an organization. If I had these opportunities pre-college I wouldn't have even attempted to complete them, due to the lack of confidence and how shy I was. Ultimately, college has taught me how to understand what I want and then most importantly that I can achieve it with perseverance. This is something that I can and intend to use in everything I do.

I've gotten many things out of my college experience thus far such as new friends, new opportunities, and a whole different outlook on life. Living on my own has taught me how to be responsible and manage my time well always balancing school work, laundry, and fun. This first semester has been great because my classes really showed me what it is that I want to continue to study and I look forward to the many more semesters I have ahead of me. Univeristy of Delaware has been very valuable because it taught me how to deal with things on my own and has many resources available for me such as a math help center and a writing help center.

I have learned that college is hard. It is one thing to get accepted - it is something different in its entirety to actually stay in college. To be able to pay for college is difficult- if you're not a whiz kid or offspring of wealthy/ high middle class parents, you are destined to sign up for shady loans and as for scholarships- well, first you have to qualify for the scholarship, then you have to actually answer all of the questions on and satisfy the terms of the application, and lastly your application has to stand out enough to win. Despite the constant stress of getting through college, with the not so good professors and the professors that actually give a damn, despite the bad food and the good food, college actually teaches you that there is a hurting world out there that is in desperate need of people who want to heal it- an increasingly ignorant/stupid/dumb America that is in need of an intellectual/smart/genius pick me up. College is a stage in life tht attempts to prepare me for the next stage- adulthood and im not sure if im ready for it.

I am very forunate to attend such a well-rounded, diverse and challenging school such as the University of Delaware. From my year and a half of attending this university, I have learned the importance of time management, stress management, and taking care of priorities before other tasks. The amount of work in each of my classes has taught me to organize my time in order to make sure all of my homework and projects get done before I arrive to class. This has also relected in my life outside of school. At work, time management has taught me to get the most important tasks done first, followed by things that are due at a later date. In addition to time management, living at the University of Delaware has taught me to be courteous of other peoples needs. Living with a roomate for the first time in my life has taught me to coexist with a new friend and to understand the needs and habits of a roomate. I have come to learn that people approach opportunities in different ways than I might expect. I can learn from other people's perspectives and take advice from others.

I have developed a partnership among my peers in my engineering classes. We can strive to create processes to benefit the world. It has been a treat to work with everyone at the school. Knowing that the professors will always be there to help you along the way is a sense fof relief. It is extremely valuable for my to attend my school because I know in the end, I will do well and become a successful engineer just like I have always dreamed.

I have gotten a wealth of knowledge and a world of experience from going to college. It is very valuable to me because my education will allow me to become financially independant as well as be able to support my family. It is giving me a sense of pride and accomplishment and boosting my self-esteem. I am getting skills that I only dreamed of in the past. My medical problems hindered my abilities but thanks to online classes at the local college, that has all changed, as my life has changed.