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I am currently attending San Joaquin Valley College for Criminal Justice. I know for a fact that college is very valuable. Not only does it increase your knowlegde but it also gives you great oppurtunities for any great career you are intrested in. For me attending college, this being my fourth month I have gotten a lot of knowledge in the field I am going for. I know that by me going to college I am preparing for a professional sucess in Criminal Justice. I believe that any college experience is a lifelong learning one. Having that college experience gives us those wonderful skills that lead us to satisfying and rewarding careers. Not only this but college also gives us high quality education we need to advance in our career. So far all this said up above is what I have gotten out of my college experience & the reasons its valuable to attend.

I learned a lot about myself. Being in college exposes you to your weaknesses and strengths, especially when you take a course that forces you to look beyond the obvious. Realizing your down falls you can began improving them and use it to your advantage, and knowing your strengths helps you emphasize and highlight them so you can apply it to class, school work, jobs, etc. Only being a freshman I feel I have be granted with the confidence and tools I need to be proactive in making my future a sucessful one.

Attending in the college opened a new door to serious education for me. The courses I have taken so far provides high level math, physics and other sciences. My science classes included laboratory work as well, which were opportunities to feel the science with our hands. Also since English is my second language my English classes help me to fit better in the society I'm surrounded with. My physics classes introduced the principles of the world we are living in it with ignorance. Taking these physics classes now I have a better understanding of the mechanism of the world and I look forward to continuing until I will be able to apply this principles and understanding to have a better world.

Being in college has taught me how to be independent and how to live in the world. I've realized that I'm the only one that can make my future successful. Hard work and determination is the key to surviving college and being proud of yourself for your accomplisments. Without college, my life would be very meaningless. You may think you know everything in high school, but you really don't. College will give me the extra education I need to shine in my profession and give me the confidence that I need to survive this crazy world.

It is very valuable for me to attend college because I realize that I sculpt my future with my own hands. It is the effort I put into studying for my classes, and the hope I wake up with every day that I am in college, the hope that one day I will be able to make a living with the education that I was given in this university. I value my attendance in this university because it is helping me achieve the biggest and ultimate goal of my life - to be successful in my career and have a family that I will be able to sustain and make happy with the help of education that I am in process of receiving right now. I can't say that I have gotten a lot from my college experience so far since I'm only a freshman, but with the help of this scholarship I will be able to take a big step towards the success that I am putting all my efforts and enthusiasm into.

I have gotten independance out of my college experience so far. My professors have provided me with the tools I need to succeed but it is up to me to attend class, learn to use them and implicate them in my life. I have also learned time management while attending college. The majority of my classes require hours of study time as well as the time it takes to complete the papers, projects and presentations. I quickly learned to prioritize my life and school always came first and still does. The value of my college experience is unmeasureable. I hae learned life skills such as the aformentioned independace and time management, but I have also met stutdents just as dedicated as I am, and together we help and push each other to do well.

I have not started school yet. I start Cosmetology school in February. I am a 19 year old single mom trying to make not only a better life for me, but for my daughter as well. By going to school it will allow me to still continue with my goal of being a hair dresser and makeup artist , and maybe even continue on to my dream of becoming a successfull salon owner. After school I plan to find a job in the cosmetology field and move me and my amazing daughter out of my parets house and in to our own home where we can start the beginning chapters of our life together. This scholarship will help me greatly with paying off the last bit I need to pay for my cosmetoloy tuition.

My college experience has tought me responsibility as well as how important it is to be able to support myself financially. It is easy to get stressed out, so I have to learn to calm myself and evaluate exactly what I am having problems with, and what ways I can go about fixing them. Another very valuable aspect of my college experience is Greek Life. I joined a Alpha Delta Pi at Florida Atlantic University and learned how special the bond between sorority sisters is. I also learned from this that Greek Life is about more than just having a big group of friends-it's about knowing how to give things up for others and be selfless. Alpha Delta Pi's philanthropy- Ronald McDonald House- is a place where children go when they are ill and when their parents can't afford to take care of them. We do community service, raise money, and help out around the house. This has shown me responsibility and has also taught me to be grateful for what I have and try to help out as many people as I can.

I feel that from my college experience I have gained knowledge not only in the classroom but beyond. Because I am an active participant in our Forensics Team I have made new friends in addition to improving my speaking skills. In my opinion, it has been extremely valuble to attend college in order to attain my degree which will allow me to be successful in life while still having fun now.

I have gotten that without a degree now from a college there are not that many good options available. With my career choice I plan to me a Medical Billilng and Coding Specialist. Hopefully, I can work from home someday soon. It is valuable to attend college so that you can learn necessary skills need to become working class citizens to contribute to the world. We al l know that college grads get the higher positions and salaries. When you have a good salary you can hopefully take better care of your family with little or no help from the government.

Attending college has been an invaluable experience for me. My college experience has taught me how to budget my time, work in group settings and given me the foundation to succeed in the field of Social Work. Although I understand that college is not for everyone, I could not imagine where I would be within my career without attending college. Not only did I learn the knowledge to succeed, having an education has provided me the self esteem and confidence to do well in my career.

While I currently attend a community college, I look forward to being able to tansfer into Virginia Commonwealth University to go into the field of Pharmacy. My community college, Thomas Nelson, has helped me greatly on letting me figure out a perfect major, in a stress free environment. Thomas Nelson has given me the opportunity to get the college feel, while being able to accomplish my goals of getting a higher education. I am excited to continue on with my education and eventually higher my learning, leading into a Pharmacy career. Thomas Nelson has been valuable by helping me to choose a major in a fun and exciting environment, while being able to help me save the money that I had when I did not know what I wanted to do or accomplish in life. The professors are also a valuable asset to the college aswell. Without the professors, student life at the community college would not be the same. The college experience at Thomas Nelson has been a pleasant one and I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and being able to help people in the future.

I have been able to continue my education on and off without feeling same or redicule for my age, sex or ethnic backround. I can go at my own pace and still feel like I am getting the full college experience.

When I started my first year at FAU, the work and environment were difficult for me to grasp. Eventually, thanks to the professors and counselors at the university, I realized the steps that I would need to take to achieve my goals of becoming successful and make my dreams come true. My college experience has shown me that I don't need to attend parties/events to have a true understanding of the college experience because that isn't what works for my future but instead I have come to actually be in the library and learn about the past and present issues and triumphants of the human race. My personal beliefs have even been changed by attending this university but in a good way. Florida Atlantic University has allowed me to become a responsible adult, while still having fun and not letting it be as boring as I expected. I am proud to say that I am enrolled in FAU because if I had went to a different university then I probably wouldn't have met some really incredible people, who have helped to change my life for the better. I am grateful for the experiences that helped me.

I have gotten a variety of education from my university and plenty of learning experiences. There have been opportunities to further my education through internships and two professors helped me the most. It is nice to have a few reliable professors who do their job well beyond what they are required. A college education is valuable because it is the necessity of today’s world. One can barely get by on a high school diploma and the more educated a person is the more accepting they are. Those that are uneducated are good people but there is so much more that they could experience and learn if they were given the opportunity. A college education although not required to survive, should be a guaranteed right to every child despite where they come from because it betters the person and helps them grow.

The most important thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is the respect of my six children. I see the proud faces of children that didn't have a role model for a mom before, but they do now. I am grateful for the education and all of the things that I have learned in the classes that I have taken that I can use in my daily life. My college experience has allowed me to see that no matter what disabilities or circumstance that I am faced with, I can keep moving forward. Being a student has been valuable to me because I love to learn new things everyday. If I have gotten anything out of this experience, it is that when I'm finished, I will continue to help other people continue their education that stand against the odds because I recognize that no one stands alone. We all need help sometimmes.

For me, college has been an invaluable experience that has helped shape and create who I am today. When I first arrived at college I was extremely timid and unsure of myself. In the last several years I have transformed into a confident, self-assured young woman who embraces individuality and independence. I now have a passion for learning, and find meaning and purpose in excelling academically. Receiving a quality education is a priceless gift that requires motivation, perseverance and dedication, yet, it is a gift that continues giving throughout every step in life. After I graduate from FAU, I plan on attending graduate school and eventually pursuing a career in criminal psychology. As a child, my parents always told me I could do whatever I wanted in life., now, as a senior in college, I wake up every morning truly believing that I am capable of achieving absolutely anything, and everything, I want out of life.

For a long time I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. My time in college has opened my eyes to the possibility that I can do anything I want, no matter how impossible it sounds. Here at FAU, I found myself. I discovered what makes me happy and how I want to spend my life. It's crazy and a little insane, but it is my dream and I believe that my education here is going to help me realize it. I come from a family that loves hockey. I'm a rare breed here in South Florida, and yet I am not alone. I met my boyfriend here and he shares my passion. I decided to delve into the business world so that I can bring a hockey culture here by opening a new arena and bringing in a minor league team. People throughout Canada and the more traditional hockey markets would scoff at such an idea, but this is an area that has a passion for sports and hockey should be no different. Without my college experience, I would not have thought this dream was possible, but one day it will come true.

I want to be a part of “green” discoveries, bringing ideas and people together to implement positive solutions to global problems. To solve our environmental, energy, health and economic issues we must think creatively. It has been a privilege to study ocean engineering and a member of Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering & Computer Science’s Innovation Leadership Honors Program. I am being taught by, working on projects with, and making friends with people from diverse backgrounds and countries, exposing me to novel view points and ideas. I attend lectures, exhibits, plays and demonstrations. Through my experiences at Florida Atlantic University, I have learned who I am and my capabilities. I have acquired skills, gained leadership experience, built confidence, and know I can do anything if I persevere. I have learned that in order to achieve a goal one must go out and DO IT!!! I learned to not listen to the people who say it is impossible. I have seen tragedies and poverty and have learned to appreciate what I have: my family, my friends, my university and my country.

The most important thing I have gained while attending Florida Atlantic University is a real sense of independence. At this University, the student has to be self-reliant. They do not spoon feed you anything. I learned that if I want to be the best I can possibly be, I have to work really hard. In order to be successful, I need to stay up to date on all of the work that I have to do. In high school and even at the community college that I attended before coming to FAU, the teachers and professors always reminded the students several times of all the assignments that were coming up. At FAU, they tell you what you need to do, but they don’t spend a lot of time repeating anything that they have already gone over. If you want to succeed here, you have to help yourself. I have learned to ask more questions, and write everything down. It is important not to be afraid to ask for help. However, success or failure ultimately comes down to how hard you, the student, worked to get there.

I have learned a lot during my years in college and have been at a couple different schools. I was first at a large school in a college town, and have now switched to a town which does not revolve around the college. There is a big difference and it makes you focus more on the task at hand. I think the party schools are not necessarily a good thing for students because they turn young adults into binge drinkers. Not only does it devalue the education they are paying for, but it does not prepare them for a work environment. After four years of college at a school where all they have learned is what bar serves the cheapest drinks, or which fraternity has the best parties, it offers no value for a future employer. At a school like FAU most of the students already work full time and go to school after work just to finish their degree. Completing the bachelors only adds value into their lives and does not have consequences some of the other schools may have on students.

My college experience has been very valuable to me. I had always been the quiet shy nerdy girl in high school. However when I started college I found that people would take me as myself which was funny, quirky and loud. During High school I keept it all in not wanting anyone to look at me in some wierd fashion. College has been the most valuable to me in the aspect that I have learned that you can be yourself regardless of what you may think others will think of you because you will find people that do relate and love you for just that, you.

So far I have gotten information that I will need to start my career. It has been valuable to attend college due to the fact that I want to succeed inlife. I also would like to give my daughter the courage to continue her education when she is all done with high school. I believe that it is valuable to attend school because I am paying for it and I want to get the most out of what I am paying to attend school. Being as young as I am, I need to extend my education beacuse now days you need a degree just to get a good paying job.

I've learned so much while being away at college. I've learned time management and a lot of responsibility. At first I thought the freedom would be easy to handle, but then i reaslized how much i missed having my mom wake me up early and pushing me to do my work. It took me a while to get myself motivated and not be the average lazy freshman, but now I have my head set straght and i am ready to finish college with nice grades.

It has taught me much about the engineering field in general and all the aspects of it. It has also taught some of the finer aspects of electrical engineering and what they do. I have also made some great friends and even joined a club that is part of a society that i didnt even know existed. The society of automotive engineers which will not only help me learn other engineering fields and get me experience that can help me get me a job as an electrical engineer.

So far at FAU I have gained alot by just attending classes 3 times a week and walking through on campus. There is always events going on and everyone is really mature and friendly! I have gained the confidence to speak in front of large amounts of people, I have also learned how to effectivley have mutal relationships between males and females. I relate myself to alot of people and their interests.

So far, my college experience has taught me one major thing about life, which is: Don't live with someone unless it is absolutely necessary. Based on this sole lesson, my college experience has proved its great value. Being here, living with a roommate has reinforced the notion that I never want to depend on anyone financially, nor do I want the misfortune of having to live with someone because I don't have the means to support myself. This living arrangement alone has compelled me to want to finish college that much more with two degrees in an attempt to be more versatile and be more of an asset to corporate America.

My college experience so far has been amazing! I have grown into a woman since high school. Being in college I have made myself an independent woman, which is very hard in this society. I think that being at college with other students I get to see the ways that others live and are less fortunate in the opportunies that I have. I have had the opportunies to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and they push me to work hard in college. I think going to college is an important skill for all people to experience. High school and College are two totally different environments. In College I have learned to disipline myself in my studies.

From my college experience, I have been able to become myself. People accept you for who you are so you don't need to try hard to fit in. Since I have been in this college, I have found organizations in which I can fit in. This means that everyone in those groups share similar traits as me. This way we all can relate on specific topics. Plus the challenge in college is great. I love adventures and challenges. College has helped me discover what I am best at. I went from being very quiet and antisocial to being communicative and outgoing. Now with this diversity I am able to be me and even more. I am willing to take challenges and pushing toward my limits.

College is one of greatest experiences I have had in my entire life. It has opened the doors to new cultures and a diverse group of people. College is an excellent place to discover who you truly are. It is a place where everyone has something in common; they have all made the decision to attend a school in order to enhance their education. College has been a very valuable experience because it allowed me to become comfortable in my own shoes, learn how to balance work, school and a social life. It is truly a priceless experience.

I am thirty-one years old and just started school. This is my first time attending college of any kind and it's all new to me. The thing I have to get used to the most is how fast paced everything is. I'm managing to keep up but that is only because I am attending school full time without working right now. I am hoping to continue with school without having to work so I can manage to keep up with everything. It's tough to be able to use the tutors and other resources if I have to work too so I'm trying to make sure i have enough money to pay for my classes and get to school.

My college experience can be described with one word: RESPONSIBILITY. I have learned how to take care of my own business in order to successfully complete any semester, because at college, unlike high school, your teachers are not behind you to see if you have done your homework or studied for your exam; you have to be on top of everything yourself. Also, during last Spring semester of 2010, I attended school full-time while I was pregnant. I had my baby last may, without having to be able to finish my classes and take my final exams. I always kept communication with each of my teachers, so they knew what I was going through at that time. Therefore, I was able to make-up each final exams during summer time of 2010, and was able to get a grade for each of my classes without being penalized. That, for me, is responsibility. Now, I have a beautiful four-month baby girl and am currently attending FAU full-time. My college experience here at FAU has not only made me more responsible, but it has also made me stronger, not only as a student, but also as a mother.

Out of my college experience, I've gained life. I've conquered textbooks, mingled with classmates, and found interests I never even knew I had. Rock climbing was one of those new-found adventures. The knowledge I've gained, the people I've met, and the things I've done in college have shaped me into the person I am today: strong, confident, and definitely smart. I never could have done any of it without the "college experience". But, college is much more than just an experience, it's a self discovery that I, for one, am glad to attend.

I've learn so much as a college student. One very important thing I learn is a person must apply themeselves to achieve their goals. A key to success in life is hard work. Students must stay on top of their studies, homework, and assignments in order to pass and when life throws bills (tuition), distractions (parties) or work (hours at work) you become confuse on what was the goal. I had it happen to me and it totally brought my dreams and goals to a hault. Once I realized what was going on I asked myself what was more important and I got back on tract. College life is not easy, students often find themeselves having to make difficult decisions on their education. Life will come with difficulties that often takes you off your track but its important to remeber to stop, take a breath, anaylse your goals and get back on the tracks. I'm back on tract and I'm coming full speed.

So far, out of my college experience I have seen the pride that associates itself with higher education. In public school, more often than not the students hate being there and are not proud of where they are. College is the complete opposite. College is a place that allows a young mind to develop and bloom into the person they want to be. This development is what makes college worth attending. I feel that I am going to become a better person during my stay at Florida Atlantic University.

Coming to college has allowed me to grow as a person. I was unsure if I could live away from my family and survive on my own. Florida Atlantic University has welcomed me with open arms. FAU has now become my home, I have met life long friends and I have been introduced to people from all walks of life and they have touched my life forever. I have also learned how to be a viable member of this community. FAU has shown me how to "go green" and also the ways to make a difference in the community through volunteer work. I have also learned lots of things through my degree. I have learned about all the different things you can do with the biology degree. FAU has helped me to prepare for my future career and to b e ready to face the challenges that go along with it.

I am a well-rounded student who finds myself admired by my peers and others around me. As a college student I am always studying appropriately to exceed in my classwork. I have the ability to grasp ideas firmly and quickly. I do this mostly by making sure to have perfect attendance and by reading and outlining the entire chapter. I find it easy to lead others and find them susceptible to my ideas. A background in sales and mangement gives me the attributes desired by many firms. Also, by receiving the Eagle Scout Award highlights my continued loyalty to philantrophy and my community.

I have gotten a good understanding of the teaching techniques that the professor shave. I also have learned to use the online portion of the class also. As part of my college experience I took a stress management class that was offered at the school and it helped me learn how to deal with working and going to school.

I have always been a school finatic, ready to go to a four year university. However, when money got tough i was forced to give up my dream of living to on-campus, free college life and trade it in for a community college. After one semster i was already disappointed, it wasn't up to my speed. I decided from there to enroll at a trade school to get a quicker carreer in order to pay my way through college n as my family counldn't do so. Financially, things are still hard, but my passion for school is still the same. Education can never be traded, sold or stolen like the money needed to get it and this is why a college education is priceless. I want that college education, and that is why college is valuable to me.

My college experience provided me with the knowledge and confidence necessary to effectively educate tomorrow's leaders. I believe my college did a phenomenal job with exposing me to an exceptional educational experience. When compared to my peers who graduated from other universities, I believe that I'm better prepared than they are.

What i hope to get out of college is to get my associate's degree in criminal justice. i believe that by attending college i will master many skills to know when someones lying, etc.

I received my associates degree at a small junior college in one year. I had some great experiences but now its time to move on to bigger and better things in my life. I feel in my heart that it is best for me to attend FAU to fullfill my dream of become successful in the future.

From my college experiene I have obtained a stronger sense of who I am as a student and as a person. When I entered my two-year community college I thought I wanted to do event planning. However, as I continued to take classes in other areas, especially law, I realized that law is an area that I wanted to pursue. It was difficult at first to decide what path I wanted to take in life but my college experience helped me figure out the path to take. I have come to the conclusion that I want to pursue International Studies and then attend law school. It is a common occurence for people to re-enroll in school in order to regain themselves as people and to choose another career path. It has been valuable to attend school because I found myself and I also was able to continue volunteering and helping my family.

The journey taken thus far is a pathway to the bettering of ones self for a great future. As a college student the goal to be a successful Dermatologist has become second nature. The most important part of an undergraduate’s journey is the freshmen year. Throughout a youth’s experience, there will be milestones that stand out the most. One’s personal life events are what mold who we are as an individual and dictates our behavior. For instance, throughout my years of cheering, I’ve always told myself “I will be the best and most remembered cheerleader on the squad” putting forth my best effort in everything I did. As a result, I earned the title as captain and most valuable cheerleader, always looking back and smiling because I realized, if my put my mind to something I will achieve it, however, I must have a true passion for it and a daily motivation to achieving my goal.

There are two consequential beliefs that I come to acquire during my undergrad studies. First, when I look at and analyze the world; everything seems to be the outcome of what man thinks. Whatever is is the result of our desires, ideas, dreams, aspirations, inspirations, and wishes. Whatever is is because it existed in the form of a thought in the mind of someone. This may seem to be evidently trivial, yet I cannot emphasize how significant this is. For if it's accurate, this would mean that the more noble and greater one's thoughts are, the greater one's reality is. Second, despite what what we see on television or what we quotidianly experience, there are still some good folks in the world; there are still people who pursue what is good, beautiful, and true. This I say because I've met countless of individuals who believed in me more than I had believed in myself. On account of their faith in me, I come to believe also that the universe is not perenially mad at us as we often suppose; that there is an aspect of human existence upon which Helios will always shine.

Out of my college experience, I have learned about faith to believe that I can achieve and win. From this college experience, I have a degree and worked in the field as an intern. This experience has been like no other. I will never be the same as far as realizing the importance of an education and how if you believe in something you can achieve it. It has been valuable to attend because I now have a strong foundation in completing something I have started plus a chance to realize that education is the key to victory. I have gleaned so much from my peers, teachers and family during this school experience to last me a life time.

Since I normally tend to stick to myself and not interact with others, I feel that the first major value college gave me was the opportunity to interact with others on a peer based level. After that, I am not sure what other major values I attained save the progression toward a completed General Education on my way to completion of my major. I had fun in the classes for the most part but by en large, if I were asked many of the test questions I got right on many of the tests taken I think I would fail to have a correct answer. Most of what was studied was learned for the purpose of passing a test so that I could say, "Hey, look College counsel, I've taken the classes you said I needed to take and passed." Most of my experience thus far is doing what people say I need to do to do well in a field that doesn't utilize the material that is required I learn. I know I will use some of what I learned in the future but not all. I look forward to a better experience.

From my first year of college I have learned that college is more than one big party. If I want to succeed in my studies I have to put forth the time and effort to earn the grades I want. I learned how to manage my time wisely by working two jobs, volunteering, studying, playing soccer, and being a member of numerous different clubs. I feel like I made the best of my first year in college because I experimented with everything that college had to offer yet I managed to earn the grades I wanted and finish my first year with honors. Aside from the activities I participated in and the memories I made I value the lessons I have learned. Personally I feel like college taught me how to grow up. I am a mature adult because of my first year. I have my priorities in order and I have a clear vision of what I want my life to look like when I graduate. College taught me that there is more to life than a good party and that is the feeling of accomplishing something that you may not have though possible before and making a difference.

I learned alot and gained a Criminal Justice degree. Sadly though I am still unemployed since 12/07. My advisor was more concerned with signing up a student than advising me. A student should have experience in the criminal justice field and/or plan to join a police or sheriff department in order to go for this program. I have no experience and am not young enough to join a department. I am needing a scholarship to help me pay for a hands on learning Masters Program in Counseling.

Coming right out of High School, I was not that interested in attending classes and sitting through lectures that I thought did not have a purpose for me pertaining to my life. My parents noticed my lack of enthusiasm and kept pressuring me to try harder, because "education is the key to everything". My father is a dentist and my mother is a registered nurse as well as a dental hygentist. They moved away from their family because the "job oppurtunities were better" where the decided to live. I did not want to turn out like them by any means. I believe love is more important than money, and it seemed as though they thought the opposite. I decided to go to a Community College just to spend my time and to make my parents happy. About a year into my new education, I discovered I wanted to be a Nurse Practicioner. I earned my CNA liscense my senior year of High School and began working as a CNA. I fell in love with the profession, and I now understand why education makes a person more well-rounded. My goal is to become an educated women who loves her family.