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I have often thought that some of the classes that are required by my college are pointless. I am majoring in business. Seriously, why do I need to take biology, history, statistics, psychology, and philosophy courses? Will I ever have to remember the parts of the kidneys, the pharoahs of Egypt, hypthesis test statistic formulas, how the brain develops, or how Descartes differed from Marx? The answer is probably not. However, what I have found about taking these courses is that they have molded me into a more well-rounded person. I have taken something more valuable than factual information from each of these classes. Philosophy broadened my mind and showed me that there are always different ways to think about things. Biology showed me that the world is complex. I even had math professor who truly thought that doing math was greater than or equal to having a party. His passion has shown me the greatest lesson of all: to find something that I love and stick with it. It is not the facts that you learn that is important in college. The important thing is what you get out of each class.

"I don't know how to wash my own clothes". "Mom can I have some money?", "Can I go out tonight?" . These were all things that I was saying before I came to college but now, things have changed, and I have made a FULL 360. In high school I had no clue what exactly i was getting into when I was headed for college. One word, "responsibility". Being in school made me take on my own responsibilities and is helping me learn necessary things for when ill be out there on my own. I have high hopes. I dream above the clouds. I love life, and i also love college. I wouldn't take back any lessons learned since i've been here and will definitely continue to take everything in because of course...college is a learning experience, but in the long run, you learn way more than just textbook information.

My college experience has allowed me to explore, experience and affirm just how strong, resilient and focused my will power can be when it comes to pursuing my dreams, passion and ambitions for the future. UVA was a dream for me to atttend given their prestigious Virginia Ivy league status, excellent professors, broad curriculum along with diverse co-curricular activities and bright motivated students. My college journey has taught me to always strive for the best and to never doubt your strenghts and optimism; even for a second. Those are the sole factors to keep you motivated to pursue your highest ideal and dreams. College was also about letting go of life and letting life find you in unexpented arenas; it was through this unexpectedness that one can really learn what they are capapble of and where their values lie. It prepares you to face more unexpented challenges as life progresses and to know that you are always going to be prepared to handle anything life throws at you from different angles. My college was a great training ground for me and because of my affirmed confidence in myself; I am positive that I can handle anything in the future.

I have learned a lot from my college experience. I have learned how to correctly right papers, how to properly pronounce words and right sentences. Also I have learned alot about the mind and this will help with obtaining my degree in physcology. When I attended college I was not motivated to do much with my life. In addition now that I am in college I have motivate myself to finish college and I want to pursue further education. Further more I am setting a good example for my children and this is the main reason I am motivated to finish college. I believe by me going to college my kids will do the same and go to college when they get older.I am a single parent and I only pray that my kids follow my lead and go to college. I never thought I would get this far because I waited a long time to go to college . Now that I am in college and I love it. I will tell anyone to pursue there dream and go to college; it does not matter how old they are it will only make there life better.

My college experience has been great so far, I have learned a lot in class and out. The people I have met here are going to be my life long friends and I have so many ways to get involved in the community and in the college campus. I have taken very interesting classes which really let me decide what I want to do in my life.

I haven't went to college yet ,but would like to enroll .I lost my job in November and would like to get an education to better myself and to set a good example for my children.I am very dependable and maybe missed one day of work in two years.i was laways on time for my job and take pride in most every thing I do.

My college experience has been an integral part in all aspects of personal development. The University of Virginia's academic excellence makes the classroom settings very competitive, yet incredibly productive. It has taught me to be even more motivated and organized than I was in high school. As well helping to shape my scholastic interests, coming to the east coast for college from Oregon provided a noticeable culture shock. Since my first year, I have been successful in adapting to this "South-Eastern" culture of UVa as well as been able to keep my own original identity. Because of the intense diversity of this college, I feel confident that I would be able to interact successfully with all types of people from completely different geographical locations. However, the best lesson UVa has taught me, instead of just being able to adapt to initially overwhelming situations, I can positively influence them by consciously putting forth effort, no matter what the circumstances.

The transition is difficult. It's okay if you don't know what you want to do; take your time to figure out what you like first then stick with it. You'll have to work hard in class and at life, but it's really worth it. If you aren't sure about something, try it anyways. The only regret is that you won't know if you would succeeded or liked something afterall. Take risks, the only risk is not taking one. There are so many places to see and things to experience, try to do everything. Even just once. And don't be so angry. Life is full of amazing little surprises, things that make you happy, and things worth experiencing. Enjoy the little things in life, all of them.

Looking back on the first three years of my college experience I wish I could say I had no regrets, it's a motto I try to live by. Unfortunately the first years had it's ups and downs. First I would have decided against coming to school with a long distance relationship. Sometimes they work, but other times they don't and in my situation it kept me from being as social with other people as I would have been if I'd been single. Second I told myself coming into college that I didn't need to work as hard as I did in high school, the words Cs and Bs get degrees rang in my head. However, after graduating valedictorian and receiving disappointing grades my first semester I would want to go back and try harder than I originally did. THankfully I have corrected this thinking and have already begun to lift my gpa. Besides that the experience has been great, it still has good and bad times, but overall I am happy with my decision.

Saturday, January 30, 2010 Dear High School Senior Fortuna, I am sitting inside my dorm room, trying to stay warm as a snowstorm rages on outside. As I look back after having nearly a year of experience at a university, I have a few pointers to relate to you. First, enjoy that your school provides the required books for classes, because buying and attempting to sell textbooks is quite a financially hurtful experience. Please, I urge you, study more effectively for the Advanced Placement exams! My scores fell short of receiving free college credit that could have fulfilled some general education requirements, which would have left more room to explore courses. You are unlike the majority of seniors who slack off and skip classes. I want to commend you for keeping the momentum going with four AP courses while prioritizing activities. However, I wish for you live in the moment instead of constantly preparing for something. Although I do enjoy my time here, I miss our family. It is regretful that I did not take advantage of my time with them in our comfortable home. Good luck and remember my advice. All my love, College First Year Fortuna