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Djene DoumbouyaMY College ExperienceWhat have you gotten out of your college experience and why has it been valuable to attend? As an incoming freshman to an HBCU I was quite nervous and didn’t really know what to expect. I knew what my reasons for being in college were which is to study, work hard and achieve greatness however I wasn’t aware that I would learn new strengths whether it be within my social life, academically, spiritually, and or emotionally. Academically, I reached my first goal which is associated with my high school GPA and my freshman year in college GPA. I graduated from high school with a GPA of 2.13 but this just encouraged me to work harder and now my GPA is a 3.2. I am a lot more friendlier and open to new situations. Also, with the amount of free time we have, I studied my religion more in depth which affected me emotionally but FOR THE BETTER. Attending this institution has been very valuable because I’m learning from experience that, “ Starting off Great leads to Greatness at the end.”

Throughout my personal college experience, I have been able to gain life time friends, vital learning experiences, and most importantly, an education. Education equips us with the essential learning abilities that we need to succeed in life, and college is the building blocks of this education; college provides us with the necessary tools to obtain this higher education. Being able to get my AA degree this spring has opened so many doors for me. I can now go on and further my education with my bachelor’s degree and eventually a medical degree so I can fulfill my dream of becoming a doctor. This is what college has done for me; it has given me knowledge and this knowledge translates into power. I now have the power to succeed in life. Two years ago, I enrolled in the most important self improvement program and my life has been made all the better because of it. However, my journey is not over yet, I still plan to continue this life journey to learn and educate myself. After all, education is not just about what is in the textbooks, education is about learning life lessons!

I have understood the true purpose and the value as a student and worker in college and how tv, and people have made it far more fun and easier than expierenced. It has been so valuable because, this has allowed me to grow more into a dedicated worker and a woman with more challenging responsibilities. I have met new friends, peers, learned different teaching methods from professors. I have became more of a worker now in College than I ever was in High School. College has matured me and shown me that this is reality, and there is no going back, only steps forward. I am pleased to say that attending College isn't something that I do for fun or to show off or to perpetrate, but I attend because I know how important it is going to be for my future and my career.

My college experience has made me grow in different areas such as in knowledge, creativity and personal character. I have spent over eight years trying to achieve my degree and this too has taught me to have persistance and fight for my future and for what I love. Even though it has been hard due to different obstacles, I have learned that my passion for Architecture is far greater than all the dissapointements throughout this journey. College has been extremely valuable because it has been giving me the skills and tools to be a professional. For example I believe that due to my background on European and Latin American architecture in addition to the American architecture will expand the possibilities to create new structures that will defy the standard on architecture. My main goal is to give back to society in ways that it can enhance the quality of daily living and promote structures that will renew the face of different environments. The ability to see beyond what I already know is the foundation that my education through College is giving me on a day to day basis.

Attending Virginia State University has opened my eyes to nany new things. Being away from home and living in a dorm sort of makes you feel as if you are living on your own. You no longer have your parents standing over you demanding you to wake up and go catch the school bus. You now live on campus and live in the heart of the campus. You see many different people from all over the world and have a chance to meet and bond with individuals from all across the world. College is the best years of you life and it is what you make it!

My college experience has been the major source of joy , pride, and acomplishment in my life so far. Not just have I learned the usual academic things you would expect from a college, I've also taken huge steps on the way to learning how to be an adult and be a productive member of society. I have met some of the most amazing people in my college career so far; people who's veiws, ideas, and backgrounds I will never forget. I was blind to the world and rather stuck up before I started, but as I experienced and learned more I became a more reasonable and tolerant person. At the same time I grew in other ways, filling out from a scared child to an adult who can converse confidently with most anyone and stand up when the world tries to step on her. Even better, the academic classes offered show me a new way to live and function, allowing me to learn and manage myself better. Self improvement is always a process, but college has seriously helped me along that way, and once I enter my career of social work, I expect that to continue.

During my college experience, I have learned to work harder and develop motivational skills that have helped me achieve a 4.0 in my first semester of college. I now have realized the importance of hard work and how using this motivation to achieve great accomplishments. I want to continue to work hard and try and maintain my high GPA and even remain on the Deans list. By continuing my schooling, I am working to a better career and way of supporting myself and my future family when I become old enough. College has helped me develop independence in going to class, maintaining my grades, and putting for the effort. I paid for my first semester of college and want to get my moneys worth. I want to make my parents proud and hold my head up high, because of my grades and transitioning into college and the work force.

Attending collegeg has provided me with the tools, knowledge, and experience needed to make my dreams a reality. The benefits of achieving a higher education enables me to position myself for higher income, and also to market myself for positions where I can make social and global change with lasting postivie affects. I have most certainly become a more rounded person, with a greater knowledge of self and new found interest.

What are we, humans, here for? What is our purpose in life? Many people spend years, and even their whole lives doused in this illicit uncertainty of what life is truly about. First off, life is not perfect, nor will it ever be. However, we are here to help make life a little closer to “perfect”. We are here to combine our loves, hobbies, skills, and careers with charity, to find a way to help people through what makes us happy, and make life on earth a little bit easier for all of us. College is helping me achieve these goals, by demonstrating to myself, and the world, that I am dedicated and am worthy of helping people through the things I love. Higher education is further teaching me what I need to know to carry out my full purpose in life. College is helping me reach to the pinpoint of my success. I hope school can bring me to the very top to help the people at the very bottom who are lost and unsure of what to do with their lives, just like I was a few years ago.

During My 3 and 1/2 years at Virginia State University, I have grown as a man spiritually, academically and physically. I have learned how to grow up and mature at a very quick rate. My professors have demanded that I meet the standards of a working professional while inside the classroom, and with their help I have put myself in a better position once I graduate. I have learned valuable time management skills while playing a varsity sport and it has made me more accountable for my work inside and outside the classroom. I have gotten excellent networking skills and have built a great network of colleagues who share my same interests and passions. I have also established a network of people who are in the workforce who are willing to give me a leg up when it comes time to apply for a job. My school has been valuable to attend because of its rich history as an institution of higher learning for African-Americans. Once I graduate I will be able to add my name to a prestigious legacy that is over 130 years old.Once I graudate I will be a productive memeber of society.