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If I could go back and talk to myself in high school there is so much I would want to say I don't know where I would start first. I had no idea in high school how different college was gonna be and how important it was to prepare myself for the dreams I wanted to achieve. Now being the mother of a one-year old son, I would tell myself to go ahead and do exactly what I needed to do and to not slack off any at all. I would also tell myself to also be ready because in life we never know what is going to happen and which road we may travel.

If you do decide to go to school hop to it, kid. And keep inmind this isn't high school. This is a whole different ball game. No one is going to hold you by the hand and make sure that you are staying on top of your work. This is when you learn a hands on approach to being independent. Keeping track of your work, organizing your schedule and the dreadful task of studying all become a crucial part of your success. i know you like to cram and that may have worked out for you during your early years but that may not cut it this time around. Try to take some time everyday to review your work and don't be afraid to ask questions. Get involved with a study group. if you need to meet with a student advisor who will help you with any transitions you're having difficulty with. This is an opportunity for you to create your own schedule and take classes you actually enjoy. Register on time so you have more options and above all else, make the most of your experience. Enjoy what you're doing. Good luck, kiddo.

Class President, Co-Captain of the Swim Team, National Honor Society VP, lead in the Musical, New York City bound? Looks as if you've got it all together. As a more mature (I use mature loosely) and experienced "you" I feel it is my duty to inform you (regretfully) that despite what you believe, you know absolutely nothing about what is to come. College (unarguably the most frightening word in a high school student's limited vocabulary) will inevitably be the greatest 4 plus years of your young life - run towards it full force no matter how much the thought of leaving home panics you. It often goes that things are much more scary in thought than in reality. Study hard, make friends, and really think about what it is you want to do in the future because the whole transferring process is beyond stressful - gray hair inducing. The last and perhaps most important nugget of knowledge I can provide you with is "Be who you are, not who people want you to be or who you think people want you to be"- Harlen Cohen. The true you is pretty darn great. Now go take the city by storm.

I would say to my kid self the following “ Jay you are on your way to college, I know you want to go out of state and get away from you old man, but unless you get a full ride to go out of state, you should not go out of state because it’s EXPENSIVE. Stay in state and with your grades you won’t have to worry about owing too much money to the government. You will be going to one of the top CUNY’s and you will have a chance to go out of state for Law school with more money in your favor to afford it. Even though transitioning into the college life is not easy, but considering everything you been through, I know you can handle it because you want to be successful and you won’t let any obstacle get in your way no matter how hard it is to cross. Stay focused and be the best you can be, try harder every time, stay positive and truthful to your values and ideals”.

I would tell myself to follow my passion. Sometimes things sound better, or look better on paper than they are in real life. Just because an ivy league sounds expensive, or a year at a conservatory sounds like a waste of money, it may not be the case. Only you can decide what is valuable and not in your life. Take control of your decisions and decide for yourself. It's much easier to be wrong and change your mind when you're young than it is to live life wondering what could have been, and regretting not giving everything a try. If you love something or really want something, try it. There's always a way to figure out the aspects that seem stressful, like money. Have fun in these early years on your own, but know that there is a lot of hard work involved. Also, don't be so hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, to grow we must learn and to learn we must experiment and experiments aren't always successful. Be proud of who you are and go whole-heartedly into whatever you'd like and you'll be absolutely fine.

Not to worry, the transition is not that much of a difference than high school and to learn about the classes and register early so i would have the classes that i would want.

Hey Nick. Yes that amazed look on your face is appropriate. I'm you from the future. There's a lot I have say so please stop screaming "Holy Shit" and listen. I come from the amazing year of 2011. What's that? No there's no flying cars, it's only been three years. Can we please focus? I know you're stressed out right now about what you want to do with your life. High school is almost over and you feel lost. Good news, besides the secrets of time travel (more on that later), I bring some advice on college. First thing's first, don't go away for the "college experience". You can certainly have a good time without it costing $30,000 a year, and your social life won't suffer. Something I must stress is your studying. Playing xbox everyday after school, is no way to get an education. Put the work in idiot, it's going to pay off in the long run. Join some clubs and be outgoing. Also, it may seem like a good idea at the time but do NOT grow that moustache. Life's hard enough.

If I could go back to the begining of my senior year in high school I would talk to myself about planning for my college and career sooner. I thought that had it all figured out, but I was so wrong. I would tell myself to put more time and thought into my dual credit classes. I would have taken my English Comp in high school, instead of Government, so that I could dedicate more time to my Chemistry and Anatomy classes this semester. The government class is not a required prerequisit for the nursing program at my college. The English class is on the other hand required, so I feel as though I have wasted some time and money. I could have simply gotten the Engilsh class finishe my senior year and had way mor time this semester to dedicate to my Lab Sciences. Our family is not wealthy. We have 4 children that are all either in college or about to be in college, so things are tight for my parents. I would definately go back and plan better so that this year would be less stressful for me as well as my hardworking parents.

Going back, I wish I had asked more questions to people who had expereince with college. I would have been able to find answers and a career path a lot sooner. I also would have applied for more scholarships and lived in dorms or at home so that I could focus full time on studying, save money, and avoid taking out loans. Had my high school or first college required more diverse classes, I would have been able to find areas of interest without it being such a guessing game, so that I could have moved at a faster pace toward a job that I want, as opposed to working just to pay bills, with little engagement in my work. I also would have studied multiple languages from an earlier point and taken advantage of study abroad opportunities.

Hey buddy, listen up. I know you're worried about leaving for school. You're going to be on your own now. Our friends are going to different schools. Even the ones that are staying home are hours away. But at the end of the semester, they're still going to be our brothers. Trust me, you'll make new friends, despite the fact that we haven't made new friends since the seventh grade. Hard as it is, trust those guys you meet on move-in day. They'll help show you around the big city. Watch out for those girls though. You'll know what I'm talking about later. But talk to that Olivia Ferrari. She likes us. I know you're dead set on that communications major. You're not the least bit worried about academics. Take Media 385 your first semester. Don't ask why, just trust me. That'll help you decide what major you really want to go for. I'm not going to just tell you what to declare before you take a few classes. We're stubborn, so I know you won't listen to me yet anyway.

I actually dropped out of high school during sophmore year. I was pregnant and living on my own. Once i had my son i got my GED and applied for college shortly after. Now i am currently attending Kilian Community College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and working towards my degree in Medical Assisting.

Knowing what I know now about college life, the best advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to stop being so apathetic about life but to instead discover my desires FOR life and to allow it to carve my path for my future . I'm currently attending Hunter College as a Second Degree student due to my lack of passion while attending my undergraduate school. After graduating high school, I began college without any understanding of who I was or what I wanted to be and as a result decided it was just easier to follow my parent's guidance because, at the time, it was just easier to to make them happy than it was to make myself happy with what career path I was going to choose. As a result, I chose a career path whose identity I could not wrap myself around and it was because of this that I finally went through a phase of self discovery to really understand who I was and what it is I really want to do. If I could go back in time to talk to myself, I would say "Start my self discovery NOW"

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing I would do is tell myself that there are many opportunities out there. I would tell myself that school comes first before anything. Work, athletics, and maybe even friends. It is important to stay focused in school. Work is also important because it provides funds, but it is also a distraction from what is truly important. Work will only help you in the meantime; whereas school will help you out for life. There are also scholarships, financial aid, school clubs, and many different opportunities that help out a student with tuition, books, and all kinds of academic expenses. I would also recommend myself to go straight to school and not waste any time. Yes, it is importance to balance your work load, but it is also important not to waste time because the longer you spend the more things change in the world (i.e. work, economy, politics, etc). But over all I would tell myself to enjoy myself. Stay focused in school, but also realize that if you don't like what you do, then it probably isn't worth it.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there is much advice I would give myself. The first thing I would address to myself is to continue non-stop with classes in college. Stopping with classes for one of the semester will only make it longer to reach my goal in finishing my major. The second thing I would tell myself is to practice time management skills. There are a lot more deadlines in collage than there is in high school, and in collage they are not as willing to let you turn in work late. Also with time management, will help with my studying. When you are a full time student you need sufficient enough time to give each course attention in retaining information. I would let myself know it is always best to do things early. The earlier things are done, the more time to edit work and or study for other classes. The last thing that I would tell myself is to always take good notes. I noticed the more neat and organized my notes were, the better my grades were.

Don't sweat the small stuff, college is important, but you should be going crazy over anything. If you do that now, how are you going to act once you're done with this? Listen to your peers, ask about good teachers, you can't always trust rateyourprofessors.com, although that is a good start. Do us both a favor and talk to more people, you're so quiet, college is about education and metting connections! Get out and mingle, no one is going to bite your head off over it! Dont worry about fashion too much either, believe me, you'll want to save your money for your school supplies and "surprise" emergencies. Basically, college isn't hard work. I mean, it is, but it's not ALL hard work. Calm down and enjoy these years, they're supposed to be your best.

College isn't that serious, relax and enjoy the ride. Make friends during the first semesters. Since no one knows anyone, everyone is pretty open and its nice to have a sort of college "family" to hang and eat with or call in case of anything. Explore your interests through the elective courses they offer especially during the very first freshman semester when the courseload is light. Learn an instrument, a language, how to scuba dive, whatever and if it doesnt work out, the withdrawal date is far enough that you can have fun with no strings attached or effect on your grades. But dont slack off on the 101 classes! A high GPA is easy to get, through them, at the beginning and will make you eligible to more scholarships and financial aid. Speaking of, be friendly with people at the financial aid office. They hear of scholarships and grants first so a heads up from them might be gold. Finally, understand your major's course plansheet and requirements and register for classes the minute your registration appointment opens up. You can choose comfortable class hours and avoid an extra year of college because of a missed class.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself, I would tell myself to look at my future and do something with it. I had a child my senior year of high school and barely graduated. I did not enroll in college for another 10 years, and had looked in the mirror at a divorced, empty, and devastated person. I wondered what I had done with my life. I had done nothing; I didn't have a career, I had a job that I hated that barely paid the bills. I am now a full-time student, and I struggle to manage. I wish I had gone to college right out of high school. Oh what I would do to be able to go back in time..

Frances, I know right now you want to sing and dance, but put your best foot forward to get into a college that gets you where you want to go. Intelligence and ability are qualities to build on even in the arts. Don't procrastinate about this and think one of these days you'll get around to it. You may never get that round tuit, because you missed to opportunity to obtain it. You may think time plentiful now, but use wisely the time you're handed. Better jobs in every field become available for those with a degree, but extremely limited to those without. You may be the most talented prospect for a job, but without that degree, it tells the boss you weren't willing to work hard enouph to be educated in the career you want to be in. Don't let anybody tell you that you shouldn't aim high. I say, "Aim as high and far as you want. Just make sure you shoot for the target. Remember, if you take take your eyes off the target then it moves and finding it becomes longer and more difficult." Life awaits you, go for it!

If I were able to go back in time and converse with my high school senior self, there would be so many things I would want to tell her. First, it would have to be to believe in yourself and that anything really is possible. Thusly, take any and every opportunity that comes your way, because they are all experiences that make you stronger and wiser. When I was in high school, I did not believe I could have achieved all of things I have today, especially considering where I come from and the lack of support I had. Yet this encourages me to want to tell all young girls that grew up in poverty that whatever you desire in this world is yours, as long as you believe that you can attain it and work hard to do so. I would caution her that there are going to be people that doubt you, and at times, when you doubt yourself, but you must remember why your goals are so important to you, and that the only person who can hold you back from success is yourself. You are capable of anything and the world truly is yours.

I would tell myself not to worry about the transition. Going to a community college is just about the same as high scool, the only difference is that doing the work is more of a responsibility for myself and myself only. Teachers won't be breathing down your throat on whether you did the homework or not. It is your responsibility to make sure that you study, pay attention is class, and maintain a high grade point average, because without your gpa, you basically have nothing. I would also tell myself that keeping a planner and color coding all the things that I need to get done will be perfect for transitioning, so that that way, I never forgot about what I have to do.

Focus on your priorities and enjoy life. Plan ahead for each semester, make sure the prerequisites are met for the classes you need to take, meet with a financial aid representative and ask about grants and scholarships for academic exellence especially if you are part of a minority. There are vast opportunities to increase academic ethnic diversity. Meet with an academic counselour and ask for potential interships or special programs in the field you are interested. It will provide you with experience. Assist symposiums and network with other people even if they are not in your field of interest. You never know who you can meet and how meeting that person can help you in the future. Have good relationships with your proffessors, become acquaited to them, they'll provide you with strong recommendation letters. Have connections with classmates and most of all enjoy yourself because college time goes by fast and you will regret it if you missed it. Live your life and enjoy your friends' company. At the end of the day its your choice what you are studying, so be Passionate about it! Everything will happen along the journey not in one day so TAKE IT EASY!

You need to get it together! College is so much different than high school. What you wear isn't nearly as important anymore! Mom and dad won't be there to wake you up every morning and no one will be there to remind you to do your homework. Sure your college professors won't take attendance, but trust me, if you don't show up for class you will totally regret it when it comes time to take the test! I know college sounds hard, but it is the most rewarding thing you could ever do! Believe me, he's not really in love with you and it won't last very long, so don't throw your life away for him. STAY IN SCHOOL!!!

study hard when I am young, enjoy the life when I am young make decision earlier, and work toward it decide to start a professional career earlier, and pursue it finish the education earlier, enjoy the family life use my knowledge to serve people, and use professional manner, make everyone's life more easier always looking at the bright side of the life, enjoy it

The tears, anxiety, frustrations, set backs, good grades, bad grades, the people met along the way, the people that have left along the way have all made Makeda Kizuri Gilbert who she is today. My experience is one that can never be forgotten and one that will never be replaced. Like the love one has for a loved one, it is a priceless commodity remaining with me always. I've questioned my motifs many times but all the questions to the answer became clear as water the day I held my degree in hand. Attending college gave me options, and with these options I gained integrity, communication, ethics, determination, focus, patience, and an understanding to all that life has and will throw at me. These values are unattainable no where else on this planet and I would not trade it for anything. If the economy is failing I will be free from economic strife and hardship because I attended and stuck through to the end. Being able to make your own choices and decisions for a career is the best lifetime achievement. I would pay hundreds of thousands again and again if I had more than one life.

It is valuable to attend because i learned to appreciate all types of people after seeing that everyone is aspiring to be better. I also learned that you will never know everything but knowing something can help you in all aspects of your life.

It might be corny to say but I've learned so much about my self within my first semester, it's understandably hard to believe. One class in particular, Intro to Basic Acting, has shown me what it is to be calm and to simply listen to yourself, to know your limitations and to understand how to break free from them as well. Anything is possible. You can work hard, or you don't. It is a simple choice, but to know deep inside how capable you are makes doing anything so much more easier. It really comes in handy when you are studying and having a stressful time due to the amounts of work that needs to be accomplished. Simply knowing you CAN and ARE able to complete everything and do anything, it truly makes college a lot more enjoyable.

Honestly, college was not at all what I thought it would be. I am not saying that it turned out to be worse, or better but just different. I have discovered from my college experience that if you really want something you must be very driven by your passion, it is the only thing that will really help you get through the stress and all the hard work. I did not think it would be as hard as it ended up being but in reality students realize it is not about how hard college is but, all the little lessons you learn along the way from your mistakes and experiences. It has been valuable for me to attend because everyday I get closer to getting my bachelor's in Nursing and because education is a major investment, as my father has always told me. Attending college I think is the best decision anyone can make.

Majority of students have no idea what they want to study and even though they might think they know trust me they dont know. This is why it's important to go to a school that has a variety of classes so you can learn about a whole bunch of stuff isnt that what gaining knowledge is about. Isn't this why we value education. Hunter College provides all of that. When i went to hunter i was in a premed block program but instead of majoring in science i ended up majoring in Anthropology & minoring in English. I even took theatre ,Make-up for the stage &Acting. It made the stress of science courses bearable and it was fun & brought up my gpa. Science professors at Hunter are not the most social but are intelligent though their learning methods are kind of ehhh ok. Most professors are awesome. It doesn't feel like you are with a professor its as if you are with a friend. There is no close-mindedness here. Even post 9/11 no muslim student was treated with disrespect. This school is for anyone who wants to gain Knowledge&have fun at the same time.

I just started school and hope to get abetter paying job.

From college art classes, I was able to obtain a feel for the graphic design industry. I was taught how to use computer programs and traditional art mediums to create art in ways I never would have imagined I could. It really helped me understand what will be expected of me in my future field of work as well, with deadlines and specific criteria for each project. I also am now better at and more comfortable with commnunicating in front of a room full of people thanks to a college speech class I have been taking. College has definately taught me a lot and will have a positive effect on my future and career.

There are many things I have learned at my experience in college but the most important life lesson I learned is dedication. While working and going to school I faced a lot of times when I felt like giving up. I didn't give up even though I felt like doing so, and I was rewarded by doing really well in school. The classes themselves were tough but being dedicated helped me through the tough times. It would have been very easy for me to give up but I didn't and it has led to me having a 3.6 GPA and being accepted to Albany University to going my success. With the help of others I know i will become a very successful person and one day give back to others who also need a guiding hand in their lives.

I have learned that you need to use your time wisely. Don't waste your time doing nothing. Try to use every single minute of your time to study or help you focus on your school work. You have to try to stay on top of your game in order to succeed. Read your notes over after class, on your train ride home or going to school. Go over your notes during your breaks. Try to make studying fun by making games out of your study cards. Every minute counts. Even one setback can ruin your whole study "schedule". College has been valuable because it will always benefit us in the long run. As everyone has told us "education is everything". It is one of the most important things we can have in life. Without it, you would not be able to do some basic things, such as reading or calculating expenses for the future. Most of all, you will not be able to have a stable and set career in the future.

College has taught me to appreciate all that is around me, and to judge everything constructively. It is a necessity to attend college because the experience is invaluable and timeless.

So far from my college experience i've gotten the importance of an education in this day and age. The more you learn the more you will understand why things happen the way they do. Some colleges offer real word experience to give you a real feel on the expreience n help you learn more by doing and not just reading books on it. College exposes people to different subjects they can use in their everyday lives. Its valuable to attend college to better your chances at a sucessfull career. College gives you more opportunities to gain valuable resources and information to help you into your future.

What I got out of my college experience is knowledge. When I was in college, I took so many classes. Three classes which helped me a lot was taking psychology, speech and programs class. When I went out to the real world, I was able to create my own resume and add all the Microsoft programs I was able to operate. I knew how to type and that was something which got me into the doors. When I was actually getting interviewed, I knew how to speak clearly and articulate my thoughts. People never expect that having to take classes like these would benefit you but it does. Taking the psychology class help me analyze the way people behaved; because I was working with the general public. Knowing how to handle myself with the general public, helped to understand a person behavior and why they act in the manner that they do. College was such a great experience for me. I was able to go into a job and express how much I want to be paid, because I came in with experience; which I am so thankful to have had. College is the key to success!

I have been attending Modesto Junior College for a couple semesters now and I feel I have learned alot. When I started there I was fresh out of high school and I wasn't too sure what I wanted to do with my life yet. I was bouncing around some ideas in my head but I didn't have any concrete plans laid out. Junior college was the best thing for me because it gave me time to think about my future, allowed me to take classes I was interested in without paying a small fortune, and it made me stay in school. Now that I have figured out what I want to do in my life, I am able to attend classes based on my specific career path at Modesto Junior College and transfer them over next year when I apply for a four year college, and end up saving some money too. So, in the long run, while it might have taken me a little longer to go from high school to a four year university, I feel that my time spent in junior college was a necessary stepping stone on the river of life.

Being in college has been an expirience that has really helped me mature in both personality and education. I feel that i have definitely been blessed enough to be able to go to college and continue my eduacation. College is helping me get to my goal of becoming a nurse and maybe even one day a doctor. I have also really enjoyed the friends that you make along the way and the interesting people that you meet on a daily basis. Overall the whole college expirience excites me very much and I hope to continue to persue the education I have already started.

I have gotten allot out of my college experience already and I've only been there for about 2 weeks. I found out that its harder than what I thought and people are very friendly meaning the professors and the students. I have learned that if you really what something you have to work for it. If you want it bad enough you will succeed and reach your dreams. College life is more than doing book work it is away to interact with others and express who you are as a person. It is valuable that I attend college for my babies to give them the best in life as well as me. I really want to get the best out of life.

I have gotten that I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} responsible for what I create in my life including opportunities, relationships, successes and failures; school offers a structure in which to build this muscle of responsibility. As a student returning after a 7 year hiatus, I have a different relationship to my education than when I previously attended. I am clear that going to school is not a chance to hide out from the "real world" or bide my time until I get out and then become a professional. College is the opportunity to practice being fully engaged in my work, to start being, in a nurturing environment, that which I intend to be as a professional. I am an integrative healthcare provider and I am committed to empowering people to be responsible for their health, wellbeing and lives. In college I study with professors and students from all fields, backgrounds and interests and what I am always present to and exploring is our own uniting humanity. In this environment, I can say "what if we integrate cultural anthropology, new media and biopsychology" and there will be people who want to explore the possibility. And that opportunity is the value of attending.

High school was the time when I finally felt like I should do something in my life become passionate about something. The only problem was, I didn't know which way to swim! So when I went to Hunter, I was scared, shy, intimidated by others, and peed myself --pretty much like the other freshmen. I was not only given more opportunities than ever, but I was also forced to push myself into studying, meeting new people, and encouraged to join lots of student activities. If it wasn't for the big push, I'd still be swimming in circles!

The biggest experience I got out of Hunter College would have to be the experience of change. All my life I wanted to be a pediatrician, but then I began to see the reality of choosing such a challenging career. It would invole many years of taking challenging courses and most likely making a significant financial debt, that make take me a lifetime to pay off. When I realized these daunting facts, I began to speak with career conselors who were all very kind and patient with me. One in particular suggested that I look into medical careers outside of being a physician and this is where I discovered the interesting field of Medical Diagnostic Sonography. This career will allow me to keep my dream of working in a hospital without the debt and decade of classes. So, I thank Hunter College for allowing me to rethink my choices in life and assistaning me in discovering my dream job.

I've gained a foundation made of steel from college. I feel as if I can achieve anything that comes my way. Attending college motivated me to push myself, to try harder, and reach goals I wouldn't have even thought to set for myself. I have build a social network, learned how to manage my time effectively, and have learned things I wouldn't have been able to take advantage of, if I didn't attend college. I believe attending college has value because it set me apart from many people I know and now they look at me in a new light! College was my access pass to my future.

I have gotten a lot out of college so far. Self worth, achievement, learned life skills, learned a lot of numerous things. It's so valuable to me for a few reasons. (1)my husband and I have been together for fifteen years. We want to have a good future, so going to school is helping our future as far as having our family, being financially stable, and taking a lot of stress off. (2)I have two teenagers and I would like them to learn from what they see of me, see that I can accomplish my goals for bettering my life and hopefully it'll encourage them to do the same.

My college experience gave me the confidence and equipped me with the necessary tools to become a succesful productive memeber of society. I no longer worry about finding a secure career. My intelligence and hard work ethic I acquired from my college make me a competent candidate and valuable asset to any company or organization. If I didn't attend college I would have developed financial insecurities and ultimately travel down a path of hardships. Thankfully college allow me to develope the skill set to avoid and prevent myself from becoming socially and economically displaced. College was the best decision I have made in my life and I believe the right college can benefit others as well.

I have become more independent actaully attending Hunter College. Since I have to travel to school everyday and also make sure I am on top of my scheldue and my everyday activites without any help.

Although a considerable amount of time throughout my college experience was spent in examination of myself as a person and in reviewing my options, I can now say that there were countless advantages and many positive results. After overcoming the initial indecision, insecurity and uncertainty, I managed to decide on a major, secure necessary funds for at least a couple of semesters, and discover myself and others far better than I had before. In this way, college helped me to better acquaint myself with my true strengths, my skills, and my talents. The college experience has also helped me to better understand other people on a deeper level and continues to do so with each course, each semester, each academic failure or success. I have come to appreciate others more, which is accompanied by a desire to perfect the talents and skills I have uncovered so that I can offer them to fellow students, fellow neighbors, fellow beings. And so, my college experience has taught me how to integrate the goal of self-improvement with the goal of improving society and helping others.

In my college experience, i have come across many things. At first college was overwhelming. I was not quite ready for it. Then i came to realize i just was not sure of what i wanted to do yet, and i had not found the right school for me. After finding national college i realized school can work with your life, you just have to work with it also. You don't have to give up everything, but you do have to give it all you've got. College can give you everything you need in life, but never expect too much. Anything you want is yours, you have to take it though. Don't wait on someone to call on you. Volunteer. Show you want to be here. You can have the friends, the grades, the money, you can have it all, but only if you take it. The opportunity may not arrise again.

My college experience has been very rewarding. I chose to study Business Administration and after attaining my Associate Degree and working in a corporate environment, I found that this was not the right fit for me. College enabled me to have the right writing, communication, and computer skills to be successful at work and in school. I was always computer literate but attending college enabled me to enhance on these skills. Moreover, I became aware of the many opportunities available to me where I could change my career path and help others. I now attend Hunter College in New York City, and it has been a valuable experience. I can incorporate my previous degree to attain my Bachelors Degree in French Language and Civilization. With this degree, I hope to work for the Canadian Embassy or the United Nations as a diplomat. In the fall, I will be participating in a foreign exchange program in Paris. If it were not for college, I could not make these choices, go to Europe, or even dream that the daughter of Haitian immigrants could hold such a position in government. College has made it all possible and I don't regret it.

I feel that attending college is one of the most important things to me in my life for a few reasons. The first reason is because it will make me far more desireable in the job market; Once I graduate, I will be able to move onto a Career that I will hopefully find fufilling. Attending college has been valuable in this way, as it is a way to secure my future. The second reason is that it has enriched my life. Going to college has made me a more valuable person. I learn new and exciting ideas; I find myself hungry for knowledge of new things and ideas. I meet new people from every walk of life who inspire me. By engaging in the ongoing process of education, I am keeping my mind sharp; its part of making me a productive, educated member of society. Going to college has given me a purpose that I might not have had without the benefit of going to school. I

College is not only a place of immense education and knowledge but also the place of self discovery. Many people go into college destined to meet their dream career requirements but along the road meet a whole new person within them. Self discovery is the main knowledge College has provided me. I know the things I excel in alogn with the things that I want to excel in. There are so many different roads one can take, but this experience can help students to pick more than just one road. One of the key things I have learned is that I must have determination and patience to get anywhere I want in life. Classes can be very difficult at times but in the end anyone is able to pull through and defeat the challenge if they set their mind to it. Grades are not the most important part of a college education, but the amount of inspiration you can provide the others to help them do the same or if not, better than you. If I can inspire another person to strive for their dreams, for sure that they will also inspire others, thus creating a chain of future leaders.