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I have learned that there is more out there for me than settling for what has landed in my lap so far in my career. I am learning how to help others to stay healthy or to greatly improve their current situation to live a healthier, happier, and better quality of life. It has been so valuable to meet others with the same interests and have the support of my fellow classmates to meet my goals.

More than anything, while I was at college I found who I was completely independent: what I liked, what I disliked, where I wanted to live, the activities I like doing, how well I handle my money, what I'm interested in, and what I want to do, for just a few examples. I know that I would not have grown and matured in the same way if I lived or went to school elsewhere.

My College experience at the University of North Florida has broadened my perspective on my place in the world . I feel as if I have a destiny and a true purpose in choosing a career in education, for the improvement of our children and our communities . UNF has been my partner in making me realize this dream and is helping me make it my reality . I feel like my goals are attainable with a partner like UNF in my corner . The people that I have had the opportunity to meet at college have made me understand the diversity of our society better and have given me inspiration to follow my chosen path . I feel as is college has created an invaluable support system for mu future.

I just started my college it's great feeling This is my second week. My major is music and I'm very happy with my major because I was trying to learn music in my country(Iran) but I didn't have chance to learn that, that's why I'm happy.

First of all knowledge is power! College has been my greatest gift to myself. I have gained so much, such as working as a team to achieve a goal, seeing our world from a different prospective. That is socializing with deaf persons and understanding their views and much more. The knowledge I possess as a result of being in college is valuable to me because I believe when I depart this world, I will leave with the gift of knowledge.

In the two years that I have been at this school i've started to learn some really valuable life lessons. Because of the activities the school holds for the freshmen I was able to meet a lot of my peers and even my best friend now. I learned responsibility because of how hard working the other students were it inspired me as well to get organized and stick to my school work. Organization played a key role in my college experience. I have to make sure that nothing is distracting to me while I am doing homework or going to my job such as lost items or paperwork. I am able to use some of the skills I learned in college so far for the rest of my life. I am becoming an independent individual.

Coming from a fairly homogenous communtiy, my collegiate experience has shown me the uniqueness of the college campus. This special quality is the product of diversity. From the broad team of faculty and staff members to the student body, each person who steps foot on campus has their own unique story. While at the surface diversity is commonly measured along racial lines, true diversity is seen through unveiling the layers of personal backgrounds and individual experiences. Only on a college campus are all of these unique individuals brought together by the common passion for education and personal enrichment, regardless of the adversities they have faced in the past. It is this amazing degree of diversity and the appreciation for education that has solidified my desire to pursue a degree in higher education and student affairs. I would be be incredibly honored to have the opportunity to touch the lives of students in the same way that countless advisors and university officials have touched my college experience.

When I was as Senior, I maintained good grades. I skipped my Junior year in order to pursue a career in acting. I am proud of the strides I made to pursue my dreams. However, if I could go back and give myself advice, I would tell myself to be patient and choose an accredited school. I went to the first acting institution that accepted me. I should have looked at all my options, invested more time into my school search, and applied to several colleges. Taking these steps would have kept me from making hasty decisions, and paying for them later. Choosing an accredited school is crucial to getting the most out of the time, and money that I invest as a student. The conservatory I chose was not accredited. After graduating from the conservatory, I learned that few of the credits I earned would be transferrable. I felt like I had wasted time and money. If I had received this advice, I would be in a better position financially, and academically. Ultimately, I have learned from my mistakes. I can now give high school seniors the advice that I wish I could have given to myself.

I would tell myself that as soon as I was done with the military, to go to the nearest community college and start my college experience there (coming from a small high school environment that would make the transition to a university a lot smoother). With emphasis, I say right after the military because I would not be the dedicated student that I am now without that experience. In addition, because it would be prior to having my three kids whom I love very much, but it is certainly a lot harder to keep up with a full time school and mom schedule at the same time (plus daycare is more expensive than college). I would also tell myself to go for the career I've always wanted, civil engineering, from the start and with confidence because I've got what it takes to do it. Finally, I would advise myself, to use the money that I would otherwise need for daycare, to find a place to live close to campus because the two hour commute to school every day will be better off spent at school.

I would tell myself that though acedemics are important, so is becoming involved socially. Branch out and don't be afraid to meet and make new friends. Get out of the dorm room and socialize!