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As of now I am just enrolled but just from research on the school itself and the after program activities I learned that it would be a great opportunity to attend and complete the program and I see myself in this program or career for a duration of my life and hopefully it will all work out great.

My college experience has provided me not only with knowledge but also with a new level of thinking and different ways of looking at the world. College life has taught me to be independent and become a responsible adult in this ever-changing world by having to manage classes, stress, work, and financial difficulties simultaneously. Going to college is not only about the job you are planning to get, or how much money you are going to make; it's about becoming a cultured person, learning to think critically and seeking solutions to problems, understanding how the world works and learning how that you can make a difference. Attending college will give you something that no one can ever take away from you and the four years of hard work is definitely worth the benefit.

The most valuable experience I've gotten from college is to believe in yourself and to know anything is possible as long as you stay focused and determined.

My college experience has helped me to discover new career paths and learn what my true passions are. I am able to take diverse classes and join a range of clubs that help me to learn more about my exisiting interests and to spark new ones. Had I not attended this University, I would not have been able to take an African language for my general education and learn that I have a passion for the culture and history of the groups on this diverse continent. It has impacted my future career goals and I believe that I will be able to make a differnce and enjoy my future. I have also learned that I am capable of growth as a person. It has helped me to realize my weaknesses and has given me opportunities to overcome them as well as ways to use the strengths that I have. If I did not have this experience I would not know very much about myself and I would be much more ignorant about the world around me.

Rewind to senior year of high school. I still remember staring at the dozen applications strewn across the kitchen table. Represented on those sheets of paper were small liberal arts schools, large private colleges, and public universities. Overwhelmed, I asked myself a simple question: What do I want out of college? After much deliberation, I chose the University of Florida for it's respected academics, affordability, profusion of school spirit, warm weather, and diverse student body. It was the best choice I have ever made. Within my first six months at UF I have made friends from every background who have shared with me their cultures, stories, and interests. I volunteered at the on-campus art museum, which led me to my first internship. Florida Alternative Breaks, a student-led service organization, opened my eyes during a trip exploring the lives and rights of migrant farm workers. I have earned an officer's position in the Student Investment Club. Every interest I have been able to pursue, and now I truly feel as though I am making a difference on campus. UF has become home to me, and there is nowhere else I would rather be.

For myself college is the gateway to my future. I have come to understand how and what I do in college will effect me in the long run. School has become such an importnant part of me recently and I am willing to fully take on any challenge thrown my way. With my parents struggeling to pay for my school and all the neccessities that go with going away to school, I need to find a way to help pay for somethings. Without enough money, I will not get a proper education which can be a huge downfall towards my carreer in the future. No one from my immediate family has graduated from college and I know with hard work and determination, and hopefully the help of scholarships, I will be the first in my family to graduate.

I thank my college experience for opening my eyes to the diverse world that surrounds me. It wasn't until I came to college that I was able to become more educated about national issues and foreign issues that are many times overshadowed by the bigger problems around the world. I also thank my college experience for permitting me to become proactive about these issues. Thanks to the many organizations on campus a regular student like myself is able to join a group of people united for one same cause.

Dear High School Erin, I know you are anxious about which colleges will be accepting you, especially the University of Florida. Do not be overly concerned and believe in all the hard work you put into high school. As the AP and dual enrollment classes remain difficult, just keep pressing on until the end. In college, you will be ahead of the game after receiving these credits. Upon arrival at UF, you will be overwhelmed. However, confusion regarding courses and bus schedules will not last forever. Your first relationship is going to be more complicated than imagined, but you need to find that balance between friends, boyfriends and school work. Living with room mates will be quite an experience. However, when you have problems with them, confront them. Pretending like nothing happened will only encourage worse situations in the future. Although you will love some classes, you will despise others. Both types of settings are advantageous to you, so try to appreciate what you are gaining from them. Overall, make sure you enter college with an open mind. Once you have, countless adventures will come your way. Good Luck, College Erin P.S. Try Mochi Frozen Yogurt! It's delicious!

As a sophomore, I read "Eat Pray Love." This book was written by Elizabeth Gilbert after experiencing a rough divorce. In her book, Gilbert was given the advice, ?One must always be prepared for riotous and endless waves of transformation.? Although Gilbert speaks as a new divorcee, it rings true even in college. Change is part of life, but we have the ability to make it worthwhile. I quickly realized that university was different than high school. The club meetings weren?t spoon-fed nor the friendships forced. Everything was harder. At first, I was very uncomfortable with this change. I couldn?t stand the environment I was in. But, when I put myself out there and embraced it, it was very rewarding. I tried new things, met new people, and even developed some great habits. Change can be good or bad. College is quite scary to the untrained eye. The experience of attending college has the power to change anybody. However, you have the power to make your transformation worthwhile. Step out of your comfort zone and experience new things. As long as you are willing to surf your wave, you?ll never have to worry about wiping out.

There are many different types of people, many unique shades of personalities present upon this Earth. In this world, we each experience different jouneys, we grow, we laugh, we love, and throughout it all we live. Each of us does this in our own style, our own way. Although varied, the experiences we obtain throughout college make us what we are. I dislike surprises, so if given a time travel machine, there would be many warnings i would give myself as a high school senior. I would reinforce that life is but a vapor. I would warn myself to not fear personal growth. To enjoy the finer moments within the college experience, such as the coffee breaks, the day you skip to go to the concert, even the lackluster proffessor. I would warn myself that the pain of losing old friends because of distance or different lifestyles is keen, however the joy of making new, meaningful friendships is sweet. Above all i would tell myself to find me. The person i want to be. Try actvities you wouldnt have. Discover your boundares, and embrace your weaknesses as positives. Find who you are and become what you are meant to be.