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At present I am a graduate of Union County College and it has increased my knowledge in the Business aspect. I am a hard working student devoted to learning and continuing for a higher education. My experience at Union County College has been nothing but fantastic and a school I am proud to represent for the outstanding things I have learned throughout my two years there. I am looking forward to increasing my knowledge about Business at a four year institution and I am looking to graduate in two years with a Bachelors Degree in Business studies.

What I've gotten from my college experience is probably not that relevant to college, itself. I found love. The end of my first year in college, I found someone that means more to me than I could have ever imagined. I realize it sounds lame because I'm only 20 years old but I'm not a fool. I love this boy and we've been together for more than a year now. I also gained some new friends from a dance team that I started on campus. The team was ratified in January and we were all thrilled because we're one, large family.

I have yet to attend college, but the preparation to attend college has been quite and experience. My mother and I have become closer by working together to find colleges and majors I like and don't like. I also attended an audition for dance which was one of the best things I could have done for myself. I am proud that I was able to do something with out my fellow dancers around me to support me; instead it was just me trying my best and supporting myself. I also realized that most colleges will fund you in different ways, but it is up to you to find the scholarships and grants.

In my experience with college I have learned a lot of things. I have learned the most how to work with others. There is a class here at my college that a first year student have to attend its called College Life Skills. College Lifeskill is a class that helps you in college period. They teach you study skills, note taking, and the most for me is "how to work with others." College I thought would be scary because I didnt know anybody this class is to introduce you to your peers. You have to learn classmate name, get at least two numbers from every class you take as a assignment, just so your teacher knows you know them. They teach you many things about the college you are attending and places to go for certain help. Oh boy did that help me. My experience with college has taught me that I dont have to be scared of new surroundings for there are people around me that are feeling the same way, connect with them and other members and staff at your college.The mor people you get to know the more relaxed you will be.

I have gotten so much out of my University so far. From metting professors who go out of there way to make sure you understand the curriculam to helping with registration and actually caring about what is next inn your path and how to get there. I have made freinds htat will loast a life time. The most important is knwoing I am at the right school for for the path of my caeer with sholders to lean on when i need assitance, from freinds teachers and even the Ladies and Gentlemen helping in offices all around the campus.

Believe that you can do it, and it will happen. Please do not worry that you may not get into the college of your choice because you will. You are a very good student that doesn't take an education for granted. A student that loves learning and networking with others. You are open to so many different ideas and you love meeting people from various social and racial backgrounds. Everything will come full circle for you and for the future. Dreams, goals and the way you would like to live will all come true. Jobs at school will happen and you will join in on many organizations and clubs. Relax and enjoy because you are a smart girl and everything will work out with the help of God and family.

As I look back on my experience transitioning from high school to college, I can think of some advice that would have helped make the process easier at the time. One important thing to remember is to keep an open mind. If you have a rough couple of days in the beginning, don?t automatically assume that college is not going to get any better. It just takes some getting used to. Also, keep in mind that everyone is in the same position as you. So reach out, the people around you all want to meet others and make friends just as much as you do. For me, it was important to get to know the people in my classes because they helped me when I had questions and they eventually turned into the best friends I have made at college. If I could go back, I would tell myself to keep in touch with everyone at home because talking with old friends who really know you can help you when things get tough. Making and keeping connections is one of the most important things to have success at college, whether it is with new friends, old friends or teachers.

I would not goof off in my senior year and make it so hard for myself...I should have studied more and kept up my grades which would have been a plus because some of the grades would have counted towards credits in college.

I would have try harder to get a better GPA because it really does matter. Also i wold have started looking for scholarships and money opporutnities way sooner then i did.

I would advise my soon-to-be graduating self to first of all, believe in himself and his dreams; and to not be intimidated by people who are successful. I would want him to understand that in order to be successful, there are a great number of failures one has to experience. When making a choice for college to consider what he wants above the needs of those of friends and family. I would also encourage him to visit the college or university he chooses and make important contacts before school starts. I would also encourage him to study harder than he ever has before and try to find meaning in the subjects that bore him, because those boring subjects just might make sense someday. Finally, I would advise him to be himself and enjoy the good times and endure the bad ones, because each moment has a lesson that will throughly enrich his life.