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What I have gotten out of my education is a sense of accopmlishment, being that I never finished my original major at NAU (a 4 traditional 4 year universcity). Now that I am attending Tucson College enrolled in the electrical technitian program. I am much happier and dedicated to become an electrician, which will be my new career. The value of changeing my life and career is unmeasurable compared to my previous careers and options. I plan on taking my education into the solor feild and continue to expand my education in what ever the demand requires and the job market demand which is why its is so valuable to attend a good vocational school/trade college.

Throughout the three years I have attend Wilson College I have learned and experienced a lot. When I first came to Wilson I was a free spirited freshman. I loved to have fun and party a bit too much. I got in trouble twice by my college, and after getting caught that second time during my freshman year I knew I had to change. Wilson reprimanded me in a way that taught me how I could potentially harm my body and the effects it can have on me. I changed my ways and now two years later I am a junior and a Resident Assistant for a freshman hall. My college experience has been great. I currently hold 4 jobs on campus; Tour Guide, Admission Assistant, an RA, and work in the fitness center. I also hold a job off campus caring for an elderly mans 3 horses. Wilson College has taught me to value myself and others. Everyone comes from a different place and we should embrace the differences and learn from each other. Wilson College has made me in to a self-thinking, responsible role-model, leading woman… and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

When I first came to Wilson College, I was very shy. I found it very easy to make friends here and start a new life. I quickly became involved in clubs such as Yearbook club, equestrian riding teams and environmental club. I am now a junior and am the President of my class, a Resident Assistant, a campus Tour Guide, and a secretary to an admissions counselor. I participate in all the open houses and serve as student hostess during overnight visits. I have a course load of 6 classes, and take horseback riding lessons on campus twice a week. I am on three equestrian teams and love experiencing new things. Wilson College has made me the person I am today, and I honestly would not have even imagined the things I am doing today. No other college would have allowed to me to succeed so greatly.

I have learned that I can succeed when I put my mind to something. College will never be an easy thing for me, but I know with focused, serious energy, I can accomplish what I set out to do and earn my four year degree. It's also about finding a balance between entertainment and fun and work and study. I have to admit, I struggled to find this balance in the first few weeks and I was so tired and frutrated. But I didn't give up and now I am really enjoying my time at Wilson College. I also appreciate the professors and the time they are willing in invest in me. They are always willing to help me and treat me respectfully. That to me has been of the most valuable things about attending Wilson College and now that I have experienced it, I feel I could never fit into a larger school and feel that I could succeed. Wilson has taught be so much about myself.

In my college experience although it has been short so far i have started working on things like fixing different kinds of bears as well as identify them. I have also learned how to us the lathe and mill while working in a machine shop. I think it has been valuable learning at Ranken Techncial college because the environment is very frieadly and the instructors are very helpful and can answer any question that you may have.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is a first-class education. Wilson College has challenged me to think outside of the box. Since Wilson College is a liberal arts school I am receiving a well-rounded education which I feel is important if I want to make a difference in society. When I graduate and enter into a career, I know that I will be capable of making a difference because of my education from Wilson College. Wilson College is not an easy school academically. Every class I have taken so far has been challenging, but I can honestly say that every class has improved my academic skills and made me a better student. In high school, I disliked school. I cared more about sports and I felt that most of my classes were a waste of time. Today, my attitude about education is completely different. Wilson College made me realize how powerful knowledge can be and I am learning how I can use that knowledge to make a difference in society. My major is education and I strongly believe that there is no better place to learn how to become a successful teacher than Wilson College.

So far in my college experience I have grown so much as a person. I've become much more independent and responsible. I've also had the opportunity of gaining great leadership skills by becoming president of my Campus Activities Board. Attending a small Liberal Arts school has given me so many opportunities and I feel as if the sky is the limit. I can join any club or sport anything I would want and I do not need any experience. I believe it has been very valuable to attend Wilson College. I've been learning so much about life and aspects of the world that I never would have considered looking into. The graduation requirements of this liberal arts school has made me expand my course selection to courses other then just those of my major. I think this is very valuable because the world is full of many aspects and no just one.

I gotten alot out of college so far. First things first if you don't fully pay attention you will be lost throughout the year. If you don't practice what you learned that day that might mess you up. I learned not to goof off in the middle. That'll drag you to the end with a F. The effort you put in will result in the grade you get at the end. Its not worth failing so do the class right the first time so that you don't have to do it all over again.Thank you for this opportunity.

To be honest, my college experience has been confusing and hectic for me. I went to two different colleges and changed my major two times before I realized what I really wanted to do in life. In the end I chose to go to Wilson College because they had a really good program for my major, Veterinary Medical Technology. I wanted to do something that I was passionate about. In my college experience I learned that not everyone knows what they want to do right away when they get out of high school. It takes time and a couple tries, but eventually I learned that I should choose something that I would love to do for the rest of my life. There has been so many times when I just wanted to quit school altogether but it is so important to attend school and get good education, especially in this economy. I just tell myself to finish school and get a degree, and then I will have a better life and I'll be able to work with animals. I will have the knowledge that I need to be able to work in the profession that I desire.

I have gotten been given the opportunity to learn how to be an effective teacher. My education is allowing me to be a role model for my daughter and giving me the opportunity to graduate college with a career. I have gotten the opportunity to change my life and the life of my future students. My daughter lives on campus with me at Wilson College and has been given the gift of attending Pre School and getting to attend numerous school events. College has enriched my life and exposed me to the arts, different cultures, and a number of interesting subjects. I have come to love school something that I had ran from in the past is now the first thing I think about every day. I am grateful that you have considered me for any scholarships that will help me continue my last year and a half of college.

What I have gotten the most out of my college experience so far is being able to find and define myself as a person

Learning is a never-ending journey for me. Although I have extensive and rewarding work and life experiences over the past 30 years, I continue to value additional education which increases my knowledge base while developing entirely different skills, abilities and expertise in my chosen profession (Architecture). I have consistently carried a heavier than average semester course load while excelling academically in each of my semesters since enrollment. That, I believe is testimony to my intelligence, dedication and goal-oriented nature. Further, it's imperative especially for me, to complete at least my undergraduate degree as I have been striving to achieve this goal for the past 30 years. But one thing or another (marriage, family, relocation or running my own business) has always come between me and my goal. But now, my goal is clearly within reach. My professors and teachers have been instrumental in helping me to achieve academic excellence. A few understanding professors actually initiated specific courses for me...as they knew that I needed to complete a specific course sooner rather than later...in order to graduate without adding yet another year to my graduation schedule. That understanding and cooperation has been invaluable to me.

College is essential to get a good job. Without a degree, I woudn't be able to do what I love.

Although I am still in my first year of college, I have learned so much more about people. I feel as I have gotten more mature in handling situations, have been more responsible because of my schoolwork load and job engagements, and my passion for horses has also been growing. Wilson has been wonderful to attend so far as I am able to be myself and really develop as my own individual being. So far, I have been successful in all my classes and I know I will be a successful Wilson women after my 4 years are done.

Out of my college experience I have learned to stay focus and use your time wisely. I messed up my first year becasue i took the college experience as easy and its not you have to work hard you cant just slide by. although i learned how to have fun and live outside my confort zone i got the great experience of learning about new cultures and sisterhood. it is very valuable to attend college because you might miss out on lots of different opportunities that others will get to accomplish all because they attended college. College isnt a bad experience, college is just what you make it. If you make the best of college yall succeed beyond your means. College is worth the stress and the hard work and your experience will be phenomenal.

The experience college has granted me so far has been gaining knowledge. I have been able to learn about my future goal, and have met plenty of people along the way. My teachers have been able to tell me their experiences in the business field, and they have been allowing others and myself to be introduced to the "business world." I have also been given the opportunity of joining an honor society, Phi Theta Kappa. My next plan, is to attend a 4 year institution, and granted, receive a scholarship as well. All of these college expierences so far have been valuable to me because they have shown me that with hard work comes great rewards! I have worked so hard over the last two years, and I am hoping those great rewards come soon. I've been introduced to my future, and now it's time to enjoy what I have learned. College has allowed me to get a degree, and have a good time at the same time. Those are the most rewarding expierences I've received from college!

My college experience up until this point had taught me how important it is to focus on my future. I have had to make a lot of decisions based on what is important now and what is important in my future and determine which path will benefit me more. I have learned to balance my fun with my studies. I have also experienced what it means to be a grown up and make my own decisions. I have learned from my mistakes and I believe that I am headed in the right path that is going to make me happy and help me get to where I want to be in my future.

The value of my college experience is more than I expected it to be. I have had a strong desire to attend for many years, but life circumstances got in the way. I witnessed a special transformation take place in the people I knew that completed their college education. I was frustrated with my limited employment options and the feeling of dissatisfaction I always had. I wanted a significant change for myself and my family. I felt that completing my college education was going to give me the tools I needed to make that change. I have been a full time student now for two years and the benefits of this experience are far exceeding my expectations. College is not only providing me with the educational base I need to obtain a career instead of a just a job, but it is providing me many opportunities to strengthen my own character. I have opportunities to contribute to my college community as well as the community at large. I feel a sense of respect from people around me that I had not experienced before. I have always realized the value of college, but now I also realize my own value.

For me, the part of my college experience that has been the most valuable is how much I've learned about myself. I know that sounds really cheesy, but it's true. When I first started college, I had no idea what I wanted to major in or do after I graduated. The way Wilson has their Trans-Disciplinary Studies (TDS) program set up allows the students to experience a broad spectrum of courses that may be more appealing to them than just the traditional 'english, math, science' approach that many schools take for their general education courses. As I worked my way to deciding on my major through 'experimenting' with classes I took for my TDS requirements, I suprised myself with how enthralled I was in all the classes I was taking for the History and Political Science major I was considering. I have always known I loved history, but Wilson has shown me I have a true capacity for these realms of information, and now the question is where will I take it.

To put it simply, Wilson College has changed my life. My experience at Wilson College has helped me expand my capabilities. Wilson is known for its rigorous academics. At first, I was overwhelmed with how hard my professors pushed me; however, after I successfully finished my first semester at Wilson, I could honestly say I was a smarter student and a better person. All my life I have been an average student, but Wilson pushed me to become a proficient student. I am currently studying Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. The one on one attention from my professors is truly an amazing experience. Today, I feel it is difficult to find a well-respected college whose professors are most interested in the students. Wilson has helped me reach my goals in academics and in athletics. Wilson has made it possible for me to focus on obtaining a degree and play the sport I love: tennis. If someone would have told me I was going to win the Northeastern Athletic Conference Championship for #1 singles in tennis and recieve Player of the Year, I would not believe them. Thanks to Wilson, I have accomplished what I thought was impossible.