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I graduated high school a year early, and attended college at the young age of 17. Going into college, I wasn't sure what to expect. Being so young, it was very difficult for me to adapt to such a new environment and the idea of being away from home, which is hard for every college student. I haven't quite gotten the experience I expected yet, but I have always kept with me, no matter how hard it got, that my college education is going to get me where I want to be in life. I have learned so much from the experience and I know it will only get better from here! I value my education a great deal, and cannot wait to accomplish great things with all my hard work and experience.

I love that I will be able to better my life at the end of my college career.

I am just attending my first day on 4-5-10. I have worked all my life for low paying jobs, because I did not get a college degree. I also had 6 children along the way. I am a single mother who wants to better myself for a promising career and better life for my children. Even though I am older now i still believe education is so important and need to set a good example for my children. I choose a career in the medical field and am exited to one day have a degree from college. Most employers now require a degree these days and anything in the medical field most definately. I know when I graduate and have that degree and have that good job, I will be a great asset to whomever I am working for. The world is constantly changing and there is no such thing as too much education. Thank You

My time at the university has taught me to better comunicate with my friends and other people which is an invaluable tool to any person. I have also learned the importance of hardwork and actually preparing for assignments and projects in an orderly and professional manner. Through labs and other group works I have been taught the importance of group dynamics. By listening to others ideas and opinions and collaborating with them we are able to freely explore the depths of our understanding while still pertaining to the task at hand. I will use these skills and experiences that i have learned for many years to come.

My college experience has givin me others' point of view on everything I am in the process of learning. Not just my teacher influence me but when there are groups made in classes, the feedback I receive from the research or work I have done is very helpful for me to look deeper into the subject. This school has taught me how to communicate to people better and get myself out there regardless of whether my idea is a good or a bad one.

Hello, My name is Tyler Hembree, I currently am a Freshman at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, KY. I am writing you asking that I be considered for your Scholarship. I have a stong desire and need to continue my education. At this point in my young life I am interested in furthering my education in Radiology in the Medical Field. I feel that I am a very compassionate person and I have alot to offer the Medical world of today. I asked to be considered today for your Scholarship for the purpse that I feel this is my obligation to myself and my future. I am a very independent person who feel that by search and applying for scholarships this is one way to show my interest and ambition to my education. I feel that if you search and work hard for something, you will appreciate it more when you earn it yourself. I have and continue to work 2 part-time jobs to support myself and my education. I have a strong belief that I am growing into an adult and need to contribute as much effort as possible to my future.

Throughout my college experience I have not only reaped the benefits of receiving and education but experience. Experience with group cooperation, prioritizing and organization skills are all qualities that I feel I have began to develop a stronger sense of in the duration of my college experience.

I have made alot of friends already, and learned alot, even though I am only in my second semester. The knowledge and friends are valuable to me because I feel like I am learning and growing as a person everyday.

I have discovered that the world is much larger than the small town I grew up in. There are more people to know, more friends to make. There are very bad people out here as well that I had to learn to avoid. I have made many friends and have experience a lot of very new experiences. I have expanded my horizons and come out of my shy little box, having become much more outspoken because of my time at UNLV and just from living virtually on my own for almost 3 years. This social independence and comraderie that I have discovered, strengthening bonds of new friendships that I value deeply, UNLV, though not the best University in the world, has given me the oportunity to be on my own while still relatively close to my own family.

It's a lot harder than high school. Here, you're in charge of your time, and if you mess up you have to get right back up.

Hanna, do not be afraid of teachers They are not monsters, they are people too. They will help you and they care about your learning. Do not be afraid to try new things: join a community service group, join clubs, and study abroad! Broaden your horizon! This is supposed to be the best time of your life! Do not follow your friends. Just because your friends choose a certain major, it doesn't mean that you should choose the same also. Choose what's best for you. Do not procrastinate. Do not make your lack of money a hindrance in your success. There are ways to fund your education. Do not let failed romantic relationships shatter your determination. Do not let problems at home break your spirit. Do find a motivation and hold on to it. Do not quit your violin lessons, I know you enjoy playing your violin very much. Do welcome opportunities like internships. Do take care of your health, your mind, body, and soul.

If I were able to go back in time and see myself in high school, well I would most definetly change and tell myself to do more collge work. First I would tell myself to take the SAT and ACT tests as many times that i needed to get that one best score. Due to the fact that all college scholorships want to see the best scores to even be eligible to recieve them. I would then tell myself to take more AP and Honors classes, to succeed and be better prepared for the college classroom and lecture halls. Finally I would tell me to be more school involved in high school and just have a fun aand exiting time before college starts, because once it starts its all about work and concentration and devotion to succeed in the classroom.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to develop greater study habits and to take more challenging classes. The hardest thing to do when I started college was studying. It took me a couple of months to get into the right mindset of studying way more than I did in high school. Actually, I never studied for tests in high school because they were so easy to me. Once I got to college, I realized that I needed to study, and study hard, to get the grades that I wanted. I wish I knew that as a senior so that I would be more prepared for college. I also wish that I took more challenging classes. In college, my classes were by far more challenging than the ones I took in high school. I would definitely have been more prepared for college if I did take hard classes during high school. If I took challenging classes and had better study habits in high school, then my transition from high school to college would have been easier and better for me.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to stress too much. College is just another extension of my education. Even though college is a time where students get a last chance to experiment with various concentrations, more importantly, it is a time for learning. College is not about getting the best grades, but it's about the overall experience. As a student, I should focus on understanding the important concepts and taking advantage of the opportunities presented to me. College is a vast source of network that will become important in the future. While I am in this institution, I should take every opportunity to create bigger networks and set myself up for the future. In this dynamic and competitive job market, American graduates cannot rely solely on their education anymore. The final thing I would tell myself is to believe in your own abilities. As long as you try your best, you have succeeded. As long as you put in the effort, the results will speak for itself.

One piece of advise I would tell myself is to not get lazy and continue to work as hard as you can, even though it's your last year of high school. A lot of the subjects that are taken during senior year are going to be carried over to college, and maybe even the rest of your life. I would have told myself to stay focused and to stick it out until the year is completely over.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely admonish myself from exorbitant apathy and study more because in order to succeed in college, extensive reading and studying must be done. Unfortunately, I didn't see that in my senior year of high school, albeit I still did well. I regret not taking my last year of high school more seriously than I actually did because I could've done so much better and I could've even plausibly been the valedictorian. In college, I feel as if my eyes have been opened to what really matters ? unwavering dedication to academic excellence, consequently earning myself straight As for the first semester of college. However, I believe that some things simply happen for a reason, so with all that has unfolded hitherto, I am proud of myself.

If I could go back in time and be of some assistance to myself, I would make sit a point to stress the importance of good networking and communication in college. Once you make the transition to a university, it is vital that you are able to make connections with people that you do not know. These connections will lead you to having more future possibilities. Having a good network of friends and peers at school assures that you will have a stronger sense of a community and of beloning, which has been proven to help college students make it through their desired coursework. I would think that it is of utter importance for anyone no matter what time they come back to college to be able to communicate effectively with those around them. I know that I have benefited from being able to establish good friendships and bonds from my relationships with those around me. This in turn has helped me stay focused anad driven. I would recomend this skill to anyone.

If I had the capability to travel back in time to when I was a high school senior and give myself advice I would tell my former self to relax. As a high school senior the stress of applying to different universities and scholarships was overwhelming. Having experienced a semester at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, I have come to realize that my high school education prepared me far better than I would have expected. Taking honors and advanced placement courses throughout high school and receiving endless support from teachers has allowed me to continue my academic success at the post secondary level. Being able to travel back in time, the option of telling myself to relax and grasp any other advice from teachers would have helped. The intense amount of homework and studying throughout high school set me on a path of success for the college life. Knowing that I was in excellent form to handle college level courses would have been profound advice. I am grateful for my dedicated work ethic from high school and now in college but that crucial piece of advice would have saved me from extra stress.

Going back in time I would difenitely tell myself to continue going to school after high school. Right after high school i would of picked a career and go directly into college to get my bachelor degree and further my career and stay in school. hopefully getting my master degree. I would of stayed in school up to my 35 fifth birthday making sure that I had a stable career and making sure that I was able to start my own business in accounting . My goal for myself would of been and still is for me to start my own business in accounting and account payable. Going out and having to be able to do everyone's financial accounts every month. Having my own business by the age of 35 years old, that is what my plan would be if I could turn back the time, I would stay on a plan for myself and stay focus in school. To everyone out their please just take a minute to think about what it is that you really want to do in life and just try to stay facus. Don't ever have anyone get you off track. STAY FOCUS POSITIVE

If I was able to travel back in time to give myself advice about college, I would definitely say to have courage, stick up for you, and don't let others decisions influence you. I would also congratulate myself for all of the accomplishments that I had made; the biggest accomplishment was remaining grounded and humble.