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Achieving a Degree means a lifetime of dreams being fulfilled. To show my children dreams can still come true. Hard work and the American dream can be had by all who seek to better themselves. It is up to each individual to search within themselves and find out what that passion they possess inside is. Once you know follow that passion and pursue it with all your heart and soul. My personality strengths are resilience, compassion, hope, and joy. I am told I am always smiling and my attitude is contagious to others around me. It is impossible to fail if you never give up. If you can't get through the door open a window! I grew up on a farm in western Oklahoma and my Dad always said, take one day at a time and everyday do your best. No matter the task give all you have and at the end of the day you can rest knowing you gave your all! I give my all and am doing very well in the RN Nursing program at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.

Truly becoming responsible and totally accountable for my actions is one of the greatest adjustments i've dealt with this year. The days of your mommy , daddy,and teachers getting on to you for not doing homework or doing assigments last minute have vanished. What you put into your studies is what you will recieve and thats one thing if anything an incoming college student should understand. Although I admit its a large adjustment in one's life; the transistion from high school to College, isn't that easy I can garuantee you that its a greater learning experience than any essay or Test can give you. Become responsible and accountable for myself is a tool that will not only help me through my college experience but the real world as well the place that College,ultimately, is preparing me for.

College is teaching and preparing me for my future career. I have learned how to ace an interview, how to set long-term goals, how to achieve my goals, and the steps it takes to reach my goal of becoming a Marketing Manager. Without college, I would have no drive for a future; I would continue to wait tables for the remainder of my life and I would probably still be living at home. College provides me with the fundamental knowledge of the real world and continually shows the importance of a career. I have grown up thanks to college.

I have gotten a strong network and great business acumen. It has been very valuable for me to attend since I have met great professors and great students who are very helpful. The help available to a freshman such as myself is great with a strong business organization such as APICS available. The University of Houston has been valuable to attend for me for giving me a steps for a brighter future and the Bauer School of Business great help.

One of the most important things that I have gotten out of my college experience is the chance to appreciate people different than I am. I always thought that a person was his/her best only if they were good at Sciences and Math. But some classes that I happened to take my freshman year totally proved me wrong. I happened to take a class called World Cinema that opened my eyes to the whole new realm of art films and its importance in the society. I should mention, I was not as good as some of my classmates, but that is when I realized that one can be a nerd not only in Calculus but also in Cinema of the World. I have a new-found respect for people that truly enjoy art because it is intangible and pushes one to think outside the box. Only a first hand college experience could have taught me this life lesson.

My college experience has been a very interesting journey. I started in the fall of 2007 at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. I was there for two years and ended up disliking the environment . so I ended up coming home to attend a community college by name of Palomar Community college. I then got a job at Costco, and for the past year and a half I have been working and going to school. I have come across a lot of uncertainty and a lot of stress. It comes constantly and from every angle possible it seems. College has taught me many things in the three or so years I have attended. In spite of the stress and worries that have come with me attending college, I learned who I was. I learned that in life there is a lot that always is going on, lots of stress, lots of almost and not enough. However I found that being true to yourself is the only way to get through college, or anything for that matter. It has taught me to stay focused and driven, more than I would ever have found out without my college experience

So far I have realized how to manage my next few years well. I have been planning out what courses to take and how to spend my hours during the semester and summer including courses from my Biology major, Art minor, shadowing, volunteering and working. The most important value I am developing is time management, short term and long term. I am also becoming very safe in managing my money to make sure I never have to take out any loans. Going to the University of Houston is very convenient because this way I am not too far away from my family but I still can be on my own, especially if I live on campus. The education is very respectable and can be challenging, but I crave challenge so it works.

So far out of my college experience, I have learned how to be responsible and manage my time wisely. I have learned that the possibilities are endless when it comes to college. I finally realize that everyone was right when they said "You can be anything you want to be in life. You just have to put your mind to it." It gets hard sometimes, but that's part of the real world, and it's a part of life. When I am knocked down, I learn to pick myself up again and keep trying. Teachers like that. They like the diligence of people with a drive that cannot be stopped. I am that kind of person now thanks to college.

My college experience has given me a lot of freedom, a chance to be independent, and a start to growing up to become a mature, self-serving adult. Money is an issue, but I know my happiness doesn't have a set price on it. College allows me to choose my path and have a career that defines myself.

I have learned a greater sense of responsibility. A responsibility to have an interest in my own work and other things needed for class because it is up to you to get it done. It is also your responsibility to create a proper schedule that allows you to get all those things done and study for upcoming tests and quizzes. All of those things need to be turned in by a strict deadline which prepares you for your future job.

I could write endlessly about the things I have acquired from my college experience, and why it has made a difference in my life. I have made many irreplacable friends, people who I hope will be in my life for as long as possible. They are people I can depend on, and who will be there no matter how dark the sky gets. I have grown more within this year than in my whole life-- I finally know what I want to do with my life, what kind of person I hope to mature into. My college experience has helped me decide that I truly want to help and serve others for the rest of my life, whether that be in the laboratory or out in a third world country. It has truly been an honor to attend this university, and it's an honor to be able to call myself a Cougar.

University of Houston is dedicated in providing its students with the best experience. Whether it be studies, student support, tutoring and career services or extra curricular activities, you name it and it is provided. The faculty is very well educated. They have ample office time for students to have one-on-one talk with them. Student support includes computer labs for every department, 8 floors of library space for research, individual and group study. It also offers space outside school buildings in order to network with fellow classmates. They provide tuoring services that have student helpers and faculty. Career services are the best of the best offered. We have career and internship fairs every month. They also offer us with seminars on how to write resumes, how to dress and how to better represent oneself. Our student organizations arrange plant tours and community service to have a better stand in our society. All these aspects add value to my education. I make use of every opportunity to learn more about business and network a lot with business professionals that frequent our college. It's a pleasure to attend it and I am proud to be a part of it.

I got a lot out of my college experrience. I have made life long friends and have connected with professors for future resources and reccommendations. From my college experience I have grown to be more responsible and openminded. I am now more culturally aware of numerous groups. It has been very valuable to attend college. By attending college and doing well academically while balancing social activities I have set the foundation for the rest of my life. If I could do it all over again I would, with only minor changes. As an alumni of the University of Houston, I still plan to support the school in any efforts possible. I would strongly encourage all graduating high school students to attend college, no matter where, to be able to transition into adult life and truely learn who they are, set goals, and find their purpose for life ahead.

So far, in my freshman year, this has been a very nice experience. Living on campus in the city I was raised in is like being away at college yet still near home. The on campus housing is aimed at being comfortable and geared toward areas to learn and study which is very convenient. Living on campus gives a whole different experience compared to commuting. I have made friends and met people I would have never if I didn't live on campus. There are so many activities to get involved and have school spirit. I am getting many opportunities to grow as a young adult into the person I will become. There are many great professors, a wide range of options for classes, times, days, and other activities to choose from. Living on campus is like a helping handfor students on how it will be to live on their own in the real world. I have gotten to explore my world and make my own decisions and learn from them.

My degree that I have obtained is something no one can take away from me. I have a passion for education. There are always something new to learn everyday. I have learned from my college experience that getting a degree does not necessarily earn you a job but the knowledge to excell in life. Attending the University of Houston is valuable ,because it helped me understand that having an educational background is extremely important. It helped me learn to be a good citizen of the United States, one that would help the economy in time of need.

Out of my college experience I have gained more responsibility and motivation to continue my education. My responsibilty used to be just going to school and getting good grades and now it includes balancing school with my social life which is actually challenging because it's something new to learn. As a freshmen I am still struggling with this new responsibility, but I've learned to make a few sacrifices to succeed in this new environment, like skipping out on a party or two to study for an exam. Likewise, motivation to live a successful life is what most people say they come to college for and I must agree, that is what I also came here to do, but I also came here to prove to friends and family that I could graduate with honors, a degree, and a career that I'm passionate about. Without motivation, I would never feel complete or accomplished when completing a task. Although these are only two new experiences for me, they are the most valuable because I know that if I keep up my responsibilities and stay motivated, I can achieving mostly anything.

i have grown a lot as a person because i get to experience so many different cultures. there is always something to do on campus and people to study with. it is awesome to go to UH because i have had the chance to try out different things to help me know what i want to do with my life and solidify myself in my major. i know i will succeed because so many people on campus want to help and are routing for me and all of the students here. i love that even though its a big school, my floor feels like a community so i have a second home on campus.

College is an amazing place to achieve and accomplish your goals, your in an environment where everyone’s going after there dreams. It’s been very valuable to me because my goal is to become a social worker and start a non- profit to help others, I have one more year and I graduate. It’s also valuable with meeting great people and having lasting friendship beyond college. Overall college has been amazing to me and I enjoy every minute of it.

So far what I have gained out of my college experience is to be responsible on my own and be organized because if I wouldn't have put my act together then I would not have achieved good grades and meet my deadlines because the professors are not going to tell you what you need to turn in and what to turn in!

I'm not done with my expericence yet. I have more to discover abiut college, after all i am only a freshman. but I feel that I am going to succeed herebecause this is why i came to this specific school. To succeed.