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So far in my college experience I have gotten confidence. What I mean by confidence is that in high school I was really shy and I never wanted to talk to any one. So far I have gotten out of my shell and become a better person. Now I talk and communicate to my teachers and companions in my classes. It has made it easier for me to understand the subjects becuase now I ask questions. It has been valuable to attend college becuase, now I know that my dream of supporting my family is in a higher step than before. My first priority is to help my family out as much as I can but, finantually I can't. It has been hard for me to even pay for my expenses now becuase I am the only one having to pay for anything that I need. I know that in order to prosper in this country, education is the main focus that needs to be finished.

Coming out of high school I had opportunities to choose between many different universities and colleges, but I knew that this school was the one the whould fit me and my personality best. I love the balanced atmosphere of the campus. There is a strong pride in the school and has a love for its sports and other activities, but also has a strong emphasis on learning and becoming the best person possible. Another aspect of campus life is the interaction that is possible with graduate and professional students. This interaction helps give an undergraduate such as myself to see what life is like for them and how much hard work it really takes to get to that point. The self motivation that these students exude helps me know what it takes to become sucessful and reach all of my goals in life. This school has help teach me what it takes to become a responsible adult while continuing to give all the help that is desired. I love this school, and the lesson that have been taught here are the ones shape an active citizen and also stay with someone as long as the live.

My college experience has given me confidence to succeed independently in physical, social, emotional, and spiritual realms. Since I began my college career in 2004 I have lived on my own, miles away from my family and friends. I was thrust outside my comfort zone. Physically I learned to get sufficient sleep, eat a balanced diet, and work out regularly to feel good and succeed both in the classroom and on the basketball court where I played on scholarship. In the social realm I mustered the courage to make new friends and meet new people. I made close friends and acquaintances that I maintain contact with today. Emotionally I had experiences that scared me, made me sad, and made me cry; emotionally I developed independence and strength to bounce back when I was knocked down. In the spiritual realm I discovered what I believed, decided how I would worship, and how dedicated I would be to my faith. I became more involved and participated more in my religious congretation at college than before. Learning independence in each of these realms has given me confidence in who I am and my abilities to succeed for the rest of my life.

I have learned a lot about the world around me, especially how poeple in the United States view the world. I have had exceptionally qualified instructors that have helped me learn and progress in my academic career and in my life outside of academics.

Too many people have a simple cause-and-effect explanation on why they attend college: "Your need to go to college to get a good job." However, some of the most well-educated individuals of our time would have a different philosophy, and so do I. A college education is extremely different from pirmary school; one must be self-motivated, self-sufficient, intellectually curious, willing to take or even hoping for constructive criticism. There is a reason people spend years and tens of thousands of dollars to go through graduate training to get jobs in research fields that pay half as much as others. Being college educated changes the way you think and look at the world. By learning a broad range of different perspectives in a much wider variety of subjects, and learning how to analyze and apply them to unrelated outside situations, college broadens your knowledge and helps you solve much more complex problems than 3x+2=12. A truly educated person posseses skills much greater than any degree. College has that each and every thing you learn truly has real-world value beyong the surface subject.

I was a young wife and mother when I attended the University of Utah but I was not alone. I was encouraged to work through the challenge of being a full time student and mother. I am now a successful leader in the nursing profession. I hold a position that allows me to make a difference in the lives of critically ill newborns and advance the knowledge of those around me. I also have financial success. The bachelors degree I earned has allowed me to take the leadership role. This role has an increased wage and benefits that has allowed me to get throuigh this hard economy unscathed. My husband has been unemployed for just over a year and we are not suffering financially because my income pays a mortgage, 2 car payments and we always have money left over for a little bit of fun every month.

Life can be whatever you make it, college is the same way. Some people feel that college is just time to party, or just a time to study, but college is so much more than that. College is an opportunity to learn about yourself. An opportunity to prepare for your future career, not only through education, but by finding inner strength of character. College has been a chance for me to learn about my chosen field, a chance to see how I work under pressure, a chance to see how I operate when the going gets tough. So maybe college wasn't everything I thought it would be, but it was the best decision I have ever made for my future.

In my college experience I have learned alot about the value of hard work. I have learnd that not only does hard work yield good grades but it really helps me to learn and gain the most from each of my courses. I have found that as I trust my professors and listen to what they ask me to do I learn the material. I have found that there are teachers who really want their students to succed and those are the teachers who go above and beyone in providing tools for their students success. I have learned the importance of being career focused in my school work I need to keep my eyes set on an end goal of where do I want this education to take me. The reason this is valuable to me is that now I can always be looking a step ahead of where I am. I am always looking to what I can achieve next. I know that I will be able to succed in my career because of the education experience at the University of Utah.

I have gained a deeper understanding of science, which is the basis for my career choice of dentistry. The University of Utah has provided sufficient resources that have helped my understanding. I understand that a major in Biochemistry will be rigorous but I am confident that with the resources provided by the University, I will be successful and therefore be sufficiently qualified to enter dental school. By living on campus, all of the things I need to be successful are just a few minutes away. I don't need to drive anywhere. I can walk if I need to. There is a enormous library with an inumerable amount of books and many computer labs. If things are a little bit too loud, they have quiet rooms with walls where you can write on the walls. There's things to be creative and further your education. With all of these resources, I am confident in my ability to recieve the degree in Biochemistry.

I find college to be tons of fun and not as hard as it is portrayed. Many people don't go to college because they are afraid that it will be too hard but it really isn't. If you do the assigned work than you will be fine and will be more confident about next semester. College is not meant to make you feel as a failure but it is there so that we can get a higher education and so that we can succeed in life and have a better social economic standing.