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So far my college experience has been worthwhile. I have made relationships that will never be forgotten. Iv'e done things I that I thought were not possible. I learned to break out of my shy shell, and open my eyes to the world. A secondary education is a really important aspect of an individual's life. The college expericne allows you to experience new things, and meet new people while furthering your education. You will learn so many valuble lessons that will follow you for the rest of your life. College is a positive experience to look back on in the future.

At the time that I entered college I had just been fired from a dead-end job and I knew that I had to do something to better my circumstances. By attending college that made my family very happy because I am accually the second to attend but the first tso receive a degree. I felt like I was on the top of the world because to go from a freshman to a senior is a great feeling. Of course it took me 8yrs to finish because I had a child to raise and work all at the same time. It has definitely opened quite a few doors for me but now once again it is time to go even further. I've been on top of the world but now it's time to reach the moon!

I have learned time and money management. I have to pay for my own college so I have learned the value of an education.

I've learned many lessons in college and accepted responsibilities that I did not have in high school. The classes require you to be mature and accept that attending class is your responsiblity, as well as keeping up with your homework. Not only have I gained an educational knowledge that i will forever have but i've also learned many life experiences that I cannot out a price tag on. College is a community like no other and gives you the decision to make choices for yourself. I've learned the value of money and how expensive school is just to be more knowlegeable in the future. Although my education is costly, I wouldn't trade it for the world because I know I'm attending school to better myself in the future so I can make something of myself. College gives you a reality check and starts to release the responsiblities from your parents onto you.

There are many skills and valuable knowledge that I have gained from living at a dorm as well as being a college student. It was my first taste of independence. Neither my parents nor my professors were there to push me to try my hardest--it was all up to me. This is very valuable because now I feel that I can do anything I put my mind to, and no one can stop me from reaching my goals if I keep my eyes on the prize. Attending college has taught me responsibility, determination, and persistence.

I've gotten so much information about my major, Psychology, that I had no idea about. What I've learned from this school and it's professor's is that a great education is everything. You can get so much more out of life when attending a great school like USF. It's been very valuable to attend this school because it's only motivated me more and more to follow my dreams and be successful. I have no doubt that I will be able to achieve so much once I graduate from the University of South Florida.

I've gotten more knowledge about life then I have ever expected and more responsibility. Most of all college has taught me to be more independent and aware of the cause and effects of actions that i take when it comes to my school work. Attending school has also mad eme realize how much I need to be there because I have been out of school a semster and just working does cut it in life. I need to go to school because the jobs I have tried to apply for to further my work career all require some type of associates degree or certificate. So school is a must there are no if and or buts about it I need a college degree.

At my short but very productive time at USF I've really figured out who I am and what I wanted to do with my life. I thought I knew what I wanted to do prior to attending USF but with the help of very influential and understanding teachers, I have truly found my calling; Sociology. I have had very good professors in such a short period of time that have not only taught me a great deal about the subject matter they are presenting, but a great deal about myself. I have very motivated and I find that I have more and more perserverance and an incentive to be successful each day I attend this school. I am grateful to have the opportunity to attend this school and I could not think of any school better to attend in my later undergraduate years.

I have grown an astonishing amount since embarking on the journey that is college. A few of the most important lessons I have learned in college include mastering both time management, and public speaking. To manage time properly is vital to been a successful, happy, well-rounded person. Time has to be allotted for personal time, while also having time to get work done and learn. During the first year of college I spent all of my time working and learning, and did not give myself any personal time to relax. I learned that this is not a healthy way of life, and I now plan ahead of schedule and manage my time properly. I also learned a lot about being comfortable public speaking. I used to be a quiet person, but in college I learned to speak up and share my point of view, and also to be able to be comfortable speaking in front of a large audience.

I personally have just started college and feel it will be one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. No one in my family have graduated and I cannot wait to be the first. I am very determined and have been encouraged by my mom daily to get a degree. She worked to put herself through school and was not able to complete her degree. She said that was the biggest mistake of her life and she did not want me to do the same. My parents have told me how hard life is now without a degree and they want me to have a better life. This is my goal. I want to be a Social Studies teacher and a coach. For years I have assisted with several youth camps in sports and always find helping the kids learn new sports to be very rewarding. My parents are stuggling to pay the bills now so I know that they will not be able to help me with my dreams. I am hoping that this scholarship will help me reach my goal. I want to get a degree and make my family proud.