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Thus far, college has exposed me to being in a highly populated area. I come from a small town, so this relatively small university has still been good for me. I am on my own, away from home and part of a large, active community: all things that are preparing me for the real world.

College has been an unique experience for me. Most people say the college life is about partying and having fun, well, I have a lot of fun, but not necessarily partying. In my college I got an opportunity to meet people from all over the country. The college I attend provides so much more one on one attention with the professor, and that has helped me learn faster and more thoroughly. I don't think I would have been as successful at a university, if i hadn't enrolled in my community college. The atmostphere is so chill and relaxed, which helps me concentrate, and the staff and faculty are always available for the student. The scenery, the resources that are provided, and the many opportunites have inspired me to try harder in my education and to become a better person. I don't know where I'd be if i hadn't enrolled at my college. All i can say is that I'm glad I am attending Colorado Mountain College.

I would not be currently studying abroad in Bulgaria right now if I were not in school. I would not have the friends or the wisdom I have now had I not applied and attended the University of Maine.

One of the most valuable things that someone can take from a college experience is what to do with their lives. College has given me a solid first hand look of what it takes to become and engineer. The beauty of college is that you find yourself in it. You find who you are; what you like; who you want to be; and what you want to do for the rest of your life. College is a valuable experience because it is also trial and error. In the process of finding yourself and finding what most interests you, you can always change your minds and point yourself in the right direction. In my opinion there is not a more valuable experience then college. Everyone should be given a chance to find themselves and what they do best. College is the best thing that has happened to me. I not only understand myself on a deeper level; but i also understand the world around me on a deeper level. This is something that can never be taken away from me.

My college experience has given me a new found confidence that I previously lacked. I walk taller and stand prouder because I know that I can achieve great things. College has showed me that I can live on my own and take care of myself and others around me. I can be a resource for fellow students, a support system for peers or a reliable call for help. College has made me mature more and help me realize the importance of real life goals. After just a short time as a student I know what I want to do with the rest of my life and I am actually on my way there. College has also enriched me culturally and educationally which i value. I have gained knowledge about specific subjects from various sources both inside and outside of the classroom. The search for knowledge is never ending and I finally understand that no matter where you are, there is always an opportunity to learn something. In college I am learning, not memorizing information to pass a test like I did in high school. The information I take in is retained and will help in my professional and personal life.

It has been valuable to attend the University of Maine because I have memories from attending classes and hanging out with friends that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I have discovered that translation from one language to another is fun and that being a teacher is hard work, but hopefully one day I will be a decent one. Dating is not much easier in college than in high school, but one day when I get married I want my college friends to stand alongside me as I walk down the aisle. Financial aid is a pain but it is well worth it to keep going to that office and make your face known. Finding the groups and professors that will help you without trouble is a process of elimination that takes time but it will continue to help you well past graduation day. I remember sometimes feeling alone in high school, but in college you are never alone. A new friend or advisor is just around the corner.

I have gotten quite a bit out of my first year of college. Joining a sorority may have been my best choice to date because it has taught me so much about myself and others. It has taught me to be able to open up to others. It has given me many opportunities to volunteer, and it has also continued my leadership experience from high school. As far as my classes go, I have been encouraged to broaden my horizons and think more on my own.

Coming to school I have learned to be open about what I'm thinking and be open to try new things, and meet new people. Living in the dorms help you make new friends easier, and become a little more easy going, if you weren't to begin with. I have also realized that taking a variety of different classes, can help you expand your horizons. If you come to school thinking you want to become a specific career. You will soon realize your first decision in what you want to do with your life, doesn't have to be your last one. I have changed my career goal to one I didn't realize I even wanted to pursue, and now I am much happier in this decision than the one I originally chose.

I have loved every second of my experience here at UMaine. I have met many great people and learned a lot! There is a lot of variety here and a lot of activities which makes it a vibrant and active campus. I love it!

The opportunity to learn about and prepare for a proffesion in my passion, psychology, is obviously of tremendous value, and the chance to learn under fascinating and deeply involved proffesors has been an exceptionally good experience as well. Aside from this, the friendships that I have forged at college are among the best I have made in my entire life. Furthermore, the entire college experience is one of great opportunity. The chance to meet people of vastly different backgrounds than mine or to learn about subjects from a vastly different perspective has been enjoyable, interesting, and, in some cases, quite profound.

My experience as a major in the department of food science and human nutrition has been a great experience. As a senior currently attending the University of Maine I have gained and learned many skills pertaining to this field. And it has only further expanded my interest in many areas! I became very intrigued with the field of nursing. I learned of the many career opportunities and specialties available, including pediatrics which I am interested in. The nursing shortage had also come to my attention. Nursing career opportunities are greater and more varied than ever before, and the demand for qualified nurses has increased dramatically. An increasing number of aging baby boomers need medical care, but a third of the aging nursing workforce is preparing to retire and there are not enough nurses to replace them. I feel this would be a very rewarding career. As a student about to receive a Bachelor?s degree I feel I am qualified to do the program as I am a serious and dedicated student. I love to work with and help people in regards to improving overall health and wellbeing.

So far, as I have only been in college for a semester and a bit, I have been able to look around and find activities I would be interesting in helping with and joining. I came into college looking at my freshman year as trying new things and seeing what I enjoy. Because of this, I will be more directed next year in choosing my extracurriculars, I have applied to be a Resident Assistant, and I have chosen a completely different major than I came into college with. With the opportunities I have and will continue to explore, I am sure I will go where I want to after undergraduate studies. I wish to work for the government and get a high-end job in or around either Washington, D.C. or New York City. The University of Maine, I am sure, will point me in the right direction.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, knowing what I know now about college life I would change one thing. I always felt pressured to chose a major and have the rest of my life planed out before I even started college. I chose a major in psychology and told myself that I really wanted it. After my first year of college I found myself very bored with my choice and needed to do some soul searching. When signing up for classes for my sophomore fall semester, I added a mix of classes, medical, business and liberal. This was the smartest thing I have ever done for myself. I was so intrigued by my anatomy and biology classes, I knew that I had to change my major to the medical field. I am now a nursing major and loving every moment of it. Taking a mix of classes helped me find what I was really interested in. Choosing a major, just to have one isn?t a good idea. It?s important for high school students to know that life can?t always be planned out! Take your time, and find what you love.

In high school, I would have told myself to focus more on my studies instead of friends. I believe I would of been more prepared for the reading and workload my freshman year of college if I would of had this advice. I am independent; therefore, the transition into college was not incredibly difficult compared to others' experiences.

After experiencing a full semester of college, I would love to be able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself that the transition to college is just as hard as everyone says it will be. However, it is probably one of the most fun, exciting, and one of the best learning experiences I will ever have. There are the seemingly obvious things I would tell myself, such as not to skip as many chemistry classes, study harder for exams, and try to get more sleep. Then there are the things that I never would have thought of. Such as socialize the most in the first few weeks, because that is when the best bonds are made. I would also like to tell myself to get a job as soon as school starts. Deciding to settle in and wait until the second semester for a job will leave you broke. After giving myself this advice I would also say that college is the time to find yourself and make friends and have the time of your life.

Bring more warm clothes. It's colder than you think. And keep yourself on pace with school. Missing a few social events won't kill you. Even though you are capable of getting above average grades only partially trying, you won't be happy with yourself for not doing your best and you know it because that's how you've always been. In addition, ask lots and lots of questions. Don't be afraid to piss off professors with your amount of questions, especially when it comes to your thesis.

I would tell myself to apply to a different major than my first choice. My current major is going to help me a lot more in my future careers and I enjoy the material I am learning. I would also tell myself to brace for a hard Calculus teacher and get ready to study a lot more than I previously did in high school.

Senior year is possibly the greatest time in your life. You're excited, you are in your last year of high school, which everyone thinks is the best thing in the world. Then you wake up the day after graduation and think, man, what did i get myself into? When i was preparing for school i was a bag of mixed emotions. I was so excited to be done with high school, i was nervous about going off 8 hours away living on my own, and i was stressed about how i would handle all the situations college would throw at me. I was worrying about the littlest things, like what would happen if i wanted to drop a class? How do they treat outsiders who aren't from Maine? If i could tell myself one thing, it would be rather simple. To relax. I would tell myself everything works out, and that i can handle anything anyone throws at me. I would tell myself the experiance is completely worth it and to take everything in stride. I would remind myself that im a New Yorker, i'm tough, no one is going to stop me.

If I were to go back in time to give myself advice, all I would say to myself is always try your hardest. I would not want to give away any other information. I am happy with where I am in school right now, and I couldn't be happier. My highschool self made the right choice as to where to come to school, although one can never hear enough that they need to always give it their all in school. This schooling is my future, this is helping me complete my lifetime dream. Nothing is more important that always doing your best. So, i would only give myself words of encouragement, but not warnings or previews. College is something you need to take as it comes. There is no warning because everyone's experience is different.

I would tell myself how to better prepare for the academic challenges that I would face. I would take more advanced classes in high school and overall take all of my classes more seriously. I would also tell myself to look more closely at what the social life at the school is like and to consider how what I am looking for in a social life matches what is common at that school.