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I have learned so much this year as a college freshmen. I have had the opportunity to be in the student body executive council as the activities coordinator, and next year as I finish my associates degree, I will be serving as student body vice president. By having these opportunities, it will show me a better perspective on how to be an effective leader. It will also greatly show me how to be a more ambitious individual, and overall student.

I have learned that it is possible to attend school while working, going to school, and being a single mom. Being able to do these things has made me see that it is possible to acheive anything despite the obstacles that you face. I was in foster care growing up and I never thought that college would be a choice that I had to make. But here I am doing all the things that I never thought were possible.

Out of my college experience I have obtain many valuable lessons. One of the most important is managing independence. As we go thought high school and we move to college we expect to be treated as adults and we don not know how to manage independence. In college you are on your own for example in high school the teacher prepares a lesson plan and uses it to tell students how to prepare for the next class period (e.g., ?Be sure to read Chapter 3 in your textbook.? or ?Don?t forget to study for tomorrow?s test.?) and in college the instructor prepares a syllabus, distributes and discusses it on the first day of the class, and then expects students to read and follow the syllabus without having to be reminded about what will be done or what assignment is due during the next class period. As we move from high school we also need to chage our way of thinking and be prepare for the real world. It has been valuable to attend college because I not only learn to be independent but also to be prepare for everthing.

What I have gotten out of my college experience, is the ability to better communicate with others. I have learned the importance of friendship and loyalty. It has also been a big step into the real world, as college has made me realize that I cant hold on to Mom and Dad forever I have to learn how to do things on my own. College has made me a better person, a stornger person and an even more sociable person.

I made the decision to return to college to obtain my bachelor's degree to improve my marketability as a nurse. The experiences I have had since returning to college have been priceless. It has afforded me an opportunity to see how my life experiences can augment my educational experiences. I have also gained confidence in my basic academic skills in areas such as writing and math.

From my educational experience with the online branch of the University of Phoenix I have learned the importance of technology in the advancing world. Attending school online has been valuable by opening my eyes to new opportunities in the world around me. The online availability of this school made it possible for me to attend an educational program; I am grateful to this university for this reason. This school has bettered my writing ability and taught me the importance of a schedule while demonstrating lessons and assignments through a thorough and timely manner. I enjoy the having the opportunity to get straight out of bed and work on my assignments without the hassle of calling a transportation service to drive me into town to attend the university in town that does not provide married housing. This school has given me the opportunity at a head start towards a better future for my husband and I and our future family. This school has helped to shape me into a better person by providing me with such high quality education and outstanding academic help. Each day I look forward to learning something new in my classes that will apply in my future.

I have gained so much knowledge of how to communicate in the business world. I know now I have to set a tone, know the audience and structure it correctly. Reading Comprehension and Retention has also taught a lot. I wasn't very good at comprehending the material I read. With all of the reading comprehension techniques, I found ways to read and comprehend any and all reading. We took Personality and Intelligence Assessments, these assessment taught me a lot about my and about my peer's learning styles. I wish these assessments would be given to all students so we would know which of their learning styles will partner with mine to make our learning and study more effective. I have also realized I can do this, I have a 3.4 average and I will continue to strive to keep that average.

I have discovered that it is possible for me to do the work. Joining in on discussions online, and doing the reading, and homework show me that at 58 I can do this. I didn't get all positive feedback from friends and family when I told them what I was planning on doing. I've always been interested the legal profession, whether it's police related, or maybe private detective, or corrections. I've been accused of not following through, except with my current profession, and I want to do this for myself and to show people my age that it is not too late to accomplish something like college. I am so proud of myself for having the guts to do this. I've never been a good student, have ADD, and a lot of stress, but I have added college to my plate, and the experience has been, so far, great, scary, nerve racking, intense, positive and has given me the feeling of future independence. I'm in the process of ending a 23 yr. marriage (27 yr. relationship) and on my own for the first time. I have a feeling of value now. It feels good!

To date, my college experience has been rewarding and enlightening. I have found that once you have a career focus and understand what and where your personal skill sets are, filling the need for education becomes more enjoyable and rewarding. I find that the school I am enrolled in has filled much of that void, even with some minor adjustments to my career path. I am still happy to say that I feel satisfied with the level of direction given and the level of direction attained. I am eager to continue my path of self discovery with the hope of helping others gain such a path in their lives. Seeking help through scholarship programs like this one is a wonderful added benefit that I hope to see fulfilled.

My college experience so far has been short, but great. I am learning so many new things. Although I am only attending a community college, I still feel like I am just as educated as a person who is attending a four-year college. The teachers and staff at West Valley college are so helpful and caring. When you need something, they are always right there. The first class I took at West Valley was a Careers and Lifestyles class. Once the class was over, I had succesfully chosen a major. Early Childhood Education. Before taking that class, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. It feels so valuable to me knowing that West Valley not only helped me choose my major, but is now helping me to follow through with it and succeed.

I have a sense of pride when talking about returning to school. I have been reminded of how hard work does pay off. It is not easy in anyway, but well worth the effort. I have not felt the pride of bettering myself in a long time, and going back to school has provided that to me again. There is a long road ahead, but I am confident that I will succeed. I take my classes online and I feel that my classmates are also feeling the same feeling of pride I do. We are all there to help each other succeed and to assist each other in any way possible using the format provided to us. My classmates and I are spread across the country yet we are still able to form bonds and friendships that are sure to last a lifetime. I am excited everyday that I log in to my classroom to read the input of my instructor as well as my classmates. I was very nervous to start classes again but with the support I receive those feelings are gone and replaced with pride.

I have increased my knowledge about every subject that I have taken thus far and I still use a lot of the materials that I learned to help me with other classes. Attending class was so important, because there was in class assignments almost every day that I went to class and the class work prepared you for what was going to be on the next test. On top of that I was only tested on information that was covered in class so if I did not attend class I would have been studying a lot more information then I needed to know. Attending my classes helped make the subject clearer for me to understand, and it helped me do good in my classes. By me attending class I learned more and passes all of my classes.

I am a late returning student (single Mom, Full time worker and care of a disabled person) This expierience has been hard but it will all be worth it. I have learned to apply myself and I can do it! When i was in high school i struggled with a learning disibility but now im in college i have learned how to use my disabillity to be successful. I enjoy the atmoshpear and the continued learning. i want to show my 16 year old daughter it is never to late to go to school, even though i should of went right out of high school.

I received my Associates Degree and was able to advance my salary. I have had a very good career and have many years of experience in the office enviornment as well as the accounting field. The most value I received was knowledge that has served me in all walks of life. I have been able to use my knowledge in helping others study for their GED, teach some computer skills, and consult on office procedure. In the workplace, I was able to teach co-workers computer skills to help them in their job. I was able to use my organizational skills to set up new programs for the corporation I worked for. The most important thing I have received from college is KNOWLEDGE.

I have gotten a certification out of my college experience. It is something I can mist definitely do, but not a job I can do enjoyably in the future. This is why im trying to go back to school for something that I can enjoy and can benefit my daughter and I financially. However, attending school for different majors has been very beneficial to me. It has showed me how to perform different taskes in different working enviroments, and has made my resume very lengthy.

Becoming a University of Phoenix student has completely turned my life around. The general quality of my life has steadily increased since I first enrolled. I feel more empowered and educated, and that is just the start. I now have goals, hopes, and dreams where I had nothing before, this college experience literally saved my life. Maybe someday I can help others realize their ultimate potential and use my real world experiences combined with my college education to help America?s troubled youths not have to go through the things I went through to get to where I am. This experience has forever changed my life for the better, and I feel as if I am blessed to have the opportunity to raise my status in life so that I may someday help other children who slipped through the cracks of society as I did as a youth. I have come a long way from street kid to college graduate, and I will use my story to inspire others like I was to greatness.

I have learned more of myself and that I do have the ability to be a wife, mother, employee and a full time student at the same time. The experience has been stressful but will soon be rewarding.

I have not started my classes yet so I really have not gotten any experience out of it yet.

In addition to receiving valuable knowledge, I have also gained confidence and the ability to help my children make sound decisions when making college choices. I have also gained maturity and tools from my course work that have enriched my life. The field of Psychology as a whole has given me more perspective and a brighter outlook on life. Regardless of career paths, I am confident that these tools will be beneficial for all walks of life.

My college experience has given me a purpose. It has also given me a clear goal of where I want to go in my life and how I will be able to provide my family with the things that they need. It has been valuable for me to attend college because I have been able to gain knowledge and skills that I need to progress in my profession as well as skills such as time management and following through on goals that will carry to all aspects of my life. It has been an invaluable experience.