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What I got out of my college experience is a lot of learning and good times. My learning in college experience is good because it is going to help me in my career and in my life and it’s going to be a big benefit. I also have gotten a lot of education out of college that is going to prepare me for everything in life. College is going to help me be a role model for my brothers. College has been valuable to attend because it has giving me a lot of knowledge and also hard commitment and because I’m first one to go to college in my family.

I have gotten valuable social skills from my college experience. It is important to have these skills because in my future career I will need to know how to interact with others. It is better to learn these skills now when I am younger so I am better off for the future.

i did six semesters in a two year school and now at state school its the cheapest way to pull it off i am a jr with no loans i refuse to be part of the problem in this country. if i cant pay cash i dont buy it, i wont go to school, i wont live my life that way. i can make it knowing i owe money. people can work and make it. that is what i find valuable.

What knowledge I have gain from my college experience is outstanding and the merits I have achieved from attending college has boosted my confidence. Letting me know if I can goto school full time and achieve a degree then I can do anything I put my mind to. Espeically without losing time with my full time job is something that I am also greatful for. The people and instructors that I have met has been great becuase it gives me advantage to learn what they know an its helps me with real world hands-on situations in my major in the electrical engineering field. The knowledge and experience is a truly valuable aspect that I gain from attending college, attending has help me to influences all my family and friends to know that the can also goto school an get a education that they really would enjoy.

What I've gotten out of my experience at IUP is have an opened mind. When I first got to IUP I had come from a small town with little diversity. When I got there there was so much diversity that I had to open my mind to new ways and new cultures. I love to walk around the campus and just observe people. When I observe them I feel that I learn different ways to judge people. I'm no longer quick to judge how people react to situations. Going somewhere with a lot of diversity has helped me to become a better person. It has changed the way I veiw different religions or traditions. I no longer have set ways to live my life by.

My college experience has taught me to manage, interact, and reach for goals. For example, I learned that time management is the key to success in college, as well as many aspects of life. Managing school, work, and friends was difficult at first but now, since I now know how to time manage, I feel that it is a skill that will always be useful to me. Also, I have learned to interact. College is one step closer to the “real world”, as they say, and I learned that polite and intelligent interaction with friends, teachers, and employers has helped to develop my social skills. Last, I have learned to reach for my goals because in life we need things to strive for. However, I make my goals small and big and I believe they can all be achievable. Never before did I think I could get an A in a Statistics class, but reaching for my goals in college proved that I can succeed in anything if I work hard to reach it. All of these skills will be valuable to me for the rest of my life and I have my college experience to thank for them.

In the past three years while our economy has taken a toll i've come to experience the importance of eduaction and how far it can take you in your future and career. Being at a community college did not make me feel at all a part of a school. However, now that I am at a four-year university I feel like a undergrad student who is willing to be in debit to get a degree and pursue a career. I have seen and heard of many people who have not finished college go back. After the economy got worse over the past few years I wonder to myself if everyone was educated would finding a job really be a problem? I value the help of every individual who has gotten me to where I am today, all my professors and advisors and awards that I have received. I couldn't show how much I appreciate the time the school has put to make sure that I was always on the right path to achieve my goals. Next year I will walk across the stage and graduate because of those valuable member who helped me strive for the best.

While at school I live far from home so I've gotten a chance to live life on my own for the first time. I have gained a large amount of responsibility and learned how to adapt quickly. IUP is a wonderful campus and has giving me many opportunities to branch out, meet new people, and start networking during my first year. It’s fantastic I love my campus. There are about 14,000 students on campus so there are a wide variety of opportunities made available to students. However in the town of Indiana IUP has a small town feeling. It’s a perfect campus: big school opportunities with a small school feel.

It is great to be in college, for it opens many door opportunities to careers and many curricula activities which one can engage. Since when I enrolled into college, it as being a great atmosphere to learn and to study for me. I had that confident that I will get good grades in all my courses and graduate in honors. The instructors have being fantastic, helping and making sure all students are along in class. They have being a great help to me, friendly and always there to help students out. The option to choose classes at convenient times also helps, especially for me, working and schooling and also to fit my family's schedule. The learning center also has helped me and other students, who need tutorials in one course or the other. So the student will not be behind in class and to be up and good in that course. My college has helped me to be the best student I can and am so confident I will graduate to be the best. Though I just started, I have had a great time in Ivy Tech Community college.

It's really hard to sum up valuable experiences in a short story. Basically, I learned a lot about the world and people through college. I grew up in a red neck country town in NH where diversity is scarce, so I really enjoyed meeting and friending people of diversity. College was also a very welcome experience and a great opportunity for getting out of that red neck country town. I love my hometown, yes, but the world has so much to offer.

I am a college freshman so my experience has just begun but I can already tell that my experience is going to be a great one and it will have been very valuable for my future to attend. I'm majoring in interior design and hopefully getting a minor in business. I chose Indiana University of Pennsylvania because I knew I would get a quality education and I would be fully prepared when I enter into the real world. Attending college is extremely valuable for it is going to give me the knowledge and tools in the profession I have chosen so that I will be successful and have a leg up when it comes time to get a job. Not only is it going to prepare me for the job side of the real world, but just the real world in general. I am prepared for whatever it is i'm going to face when I get out there. Being able to attend college is an extreme privledge and I hope that you will award me this scholarship so as to help pay for this lifetime experience that will help me become a professional.

I have learned that in college there is no one to tell you what to do or when to do it. You have full responsibility over everything you do. It is up to you to do well.

I like most students attended college right out of high school. Like most students I lacked the motivation and skills to complete college. Within two years I became a high school drop out. Unhappy with my life as a manager for a pizza restaurant, I joined the Army Reserves to get my life on track. Soon after I moved to Texas to continue my road to responsibility. Soon after I met the woman who would become my wife three years later. Since then I have been deployed to Iraq where I served for a year, and we have two children. Now that I am in the real world and providing for a family I understand the need for college education. I work in a field where very little people are missing degrees. My wife is and I will soon be a first generation college graduate. We want to use this as a model for our children to encourag e them to persue a degree. The Army does pay for 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my schooling, but that extra gap can be difficult to fill. Thank you for your time and consideration. John Thompson

I have been able to take time to focus on my studies, maintaining good grades, while socializing with other students on campus. There is a different atmosphere, when compared to high school, that college has on its students. There are numerous opportunities to get to know other people and form friendships that may last a lifetime. I have made many memories that will remain fresh in my mind for a long time. I am happy with my decision to further my education because I know that I am spending the next four years preparing myself for a career that I am eager to obtain. I have learned to balance work and fun, gaining important time management skills. College has allowed me to recognize my own strengths and weaknesses in a safe and controlled environment.

My college experience literally saved my life. Growing up in a socio & economically challenged enviroment can lead you in the worng direction, and I couldn't have been more lost. Getting an education has allowed me to see that life paths can be changed, no longer am the kid that's always in trouble. I am now the young woman who holds an Honors Degree in Nursing (I am attending a former community college that now offers four year degrees), a three time outstanding student leader of the year award recipient, a former student body president (approx: 35,000 student on my campus, 65,000 college-wide) and a proud Phi Theta Kappa alumni. I have donated hundreds of community service hours and I serve as a mentor to at-risk youth. No of those accomplishments would have been possible if not for my community college experience, one that I proudly share with others though my work on campus and in my community. Hopefully in the future with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science in Supervision and Management and a master's degree in Higher Education Administration I can inspire other to achieve the American Dream of Higher Education.

I have made everlasting friendships with people from all walks of life. IUP has many successful programs, such as communications, nursing, and criminology. Their study abroad programs are affordable as well. As long as I do well in class and its many organizations, I do not think I will have a lot of trouble getting a job that I love.

As an art student, I have gotten an invaluable education thus far. I came to this school with an international studies major in mind, however, the fist semster I took a sculpture class just for fun. That class changed the course of my life. I am now a six-credit advance sculpture student, and plan on going forth into the art world and on to grad school once I am done here. In the spring of 2011, I will be studying in Zagreb, Croatia in a sculpture exchange. The art program at this school is well worth the cost.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. I grew up so much since i have been away at school. Not only did I learn how to live on my own but I have learned how to manage my time. I'm so glad I went away to college.

So far with my college experience, I have learned that life is a factor where everything happens for a reason, and I can grow from situations to better myself not only as a human but as a future educator as well as potential mother. It has been valuable for me to attend college here at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus because it challenges me in the academic world to enhance my knowledge and prepare myself for my career path in Mathematics Education.

Its is valuable to attend to college because its my feature ahead of me and i will be able to give my family and my self a better lifestyle all the effort that i make at the end will be more than worth it. Another reason is to feel like you are somebody, and also to give a good example to my feature generation and tech them that it is important to continue with their studies and what better than to show them by my example.

Going away to college has taught me more about myself then I ever expected to learn. Don’t get me wrong, the education I have been receiving is extraordinary, but college is more than just books. I have always been an independent person because my life has forced me to be. College has expanded on that and proven just how strong I can be. I never thought I would join a sorority, make dean’s list, or be able to speak up for myself. I learned all these things just within my first year. Living in close quarters with my best friends taught me how to better handle confrontation and conflicting personalities. I learned that I can speak up and do what I want without hurting someone. College is helping me shape who I am and who I want to be. I now have a better understanding of the choices available to me and that I am capable of achieving anything.

My college experience has been invaluable--less because of the facts I learned there than for the people I met, opportunities I found, and experiences I had. As an undergrad, I learned how to live on my own. I had to find the motivation to show up for class and to study without my parents pushing me to succeed. I also learned how to live with other people and navigate the mundane day-to-day situations (like paying bills or resolving whose turn it was to clean the bathroom) that accompany adulthood. As a graduate student, I was older and had a decade of work experience under my belt. I knew what I wanted to study, and was extremely focused on getting the most out of my classes, finding a great internship, and positioning myself to succeed once I graduated. Now I look forward to the doctoral program I will begin in the fall, and the new ways in which I will be challenged to grow.

The one thing I would say that I have gotten from my college experience, besides an education, would be many friendships that will last a lifetime. Friends are one of the most important people that one can have, besides family. True friends are always there for you and will help you with all your problems. Another thing that I have gotten from my experience would be references by teachers that I can put down on any job application. Teachers that want to get to know you, care about you, and of course your education. I have come across several teachers throughout my college experience that I can truly say know me and my goals, along with helping me through, not just their class, but my other classes as well. I have a few teachers that I can truly call my friend, and as I stated before, "friends are one of the most important people that one can have." I have experienced many things, but if I had to tell a high schooler what the most important thing is in college it would be to get to know your teachers!

The major things I learned at college, outside of the classroom, is how to stand out, yet still be a team player, and how to recognize and welcome others that do the same. IUP does not discriminate at all and I love that, for my high school was not like that. I've learned that taking the extra step is very benificial and well worth the work it takes to do it. Also, getting involved and giving back to others is a truly rewarding experience, that I plan to continue well after I've graduated, thanks to IUP. Here, I've learned to nbe independant, and self- sufficient as well as self-reliant at times, while at the same time making new lifelong friends and preparing myself for my very promising future. I would not trade this experience for anything in the world, I cherish it.

It has been valuable to attend three different accrediated universitites over the course of fifteen years. The two current degrees I have, have opened many doors with great opportunities for myself. I have had the opportunity to start three different Alternative Programs in two different school districts. I have had the opportunity to touch and teach many different students in our education system, since I started teaching in 1996. I am exprememly proud of my accomplishments and look foward to extending my knowledge to assist the acadmeic and social growth of our future.

Intelligent, misguided youth need nothing more than a push in the right direction. Knowing Stephanie Golloway, a professor at CCAC, was all it took for me to develop a sense of self, motivation and my calling in life. My passion for helping people, coupled with the experience that those "special teachers" in my life have provided, has led me to become an educator. I want to touch someone's life like Professor Golloway touched mine. As a misguided youth who found their way due to the college experience, I understand the implications of doing that for just one person. But imagine having the opportunity of changing the lives of every one of my students. College isn't for everyone. Those who find their path without the college experience are still capable of servicing society in many valuable ways. However, the friendships, wisdom and education that I've gained from my time at CCAC and IUP have guaranteed that the youth I will encounter will gain that "special teacher" like Professor Golloway was to me. If those students give me the honor of being a "special teacher", I will reflect back on what Professor Golloway did for me.

I have learned many skills to enhance my personal and professional being. It has enstilled in me a sense of who I am and what my interests are. Unfortunately, I chose a major that limited my growth and opportunities, which is why I am choosing to return to school at an older age. My undergraduate experience gave me the confidence and skill to be successful in continuing with my education experiences.

I think the best experience that I've had is being out on my own. As much as I love being at home the atmosphere of being around people that are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} like you wanting to better their lives and to become successful.

After high school,you hit the real world,not the one fabricated by social activity and popularity like in high school.You work meaningless jobs just to earn a living with no satisfaction,no inspiration and no fulfillment.Out of my college experience I get purpose,meaning and hope for a better future for me and my family and that is why i treasure it so.Without college,your options are bare minimal and full control of your life is not completely there ,if not for a higher income,you should go to college to increase your options for what it is you want to do in life so you can find that satisfaction and happiness that can be everlasting all the days of your life.

I feel that PHCC was an excellent starter college to prep me for USF. I have gained a lot of knowledge on how to study properly for exams and write papers. I feel very confident transferring to a university. I plan on attending law school after I finish my bachelors.

I went a semester to college, withdrew, and found out the hard way that I definantely don't want to make pizzas every day for the rest of my life.

Knowledge and experience. A will to continue education throughout life.

I've learned so much in my first year of college. I've learned to become a responsible adult by understanding the meanings of my actions, to be as academically successful as possible, and to become more open to diversity and change. It's hard to choose just a few things to write about because, in my opinion, I've learned so incredibly much that I feel that I am a completely different person. Attending Indiana University of Pennslvania has opened my eyes to new and excited opportunities that I had never dreamt of before. I have come to realize that being who I truly am and growing as a person is the most important part of life. Becoming a rounded person in all aspects is what life is all about. Learning about myself and about others is the most valuable part of my experience here at IUP. I wouldn't trade it for the world because without it, I wouldn't be the person I am today.

how to be on your own.

There are several things that I would want to tell my high school self. The first thing is that you can't be afraid of going away from home. So many people are afraid to go a few hours from home but I'm 7 hours away from my family. My family and I are very close but the distance has helped me to be able grow away from the setting I grew up in. It's important to think of college as an adventure and it should be addressed with confidence. Don't be afraid to go out into the world and show people that you are capable of doing anything you set your mind to. Don't think of any goal as unreachable, any mountain too high. Also, don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. I was shy when I was younger but after I came to college I realized that I was actually a social butterfly if I just acted confidently. Don't be afraid to make new friends. This is true when you first come to college and even after you pass your freshman year.

It is important to make yourself at home while at college. Bring your favorite books, posters, small knickknacks, stuffed animals, pictures to hang, and just reminders of home, friends, family, and where you once were. I aids in the transition from high school to college and allows you to feel more at home. It is also important to communicate with your perspective roommate to know what they like, what you have in common, who should be in charge of bringing the microwave, and so on. Also, when you do move in and meet your new roommate, have a thoughtful sit-down and discuss things that bother you, boundries, weekend visitors, cleanliness, borrowing items, sleeping schedules, etc. This allows you to be more acquanted with each other and makes living with a stranger more easily. Also, stock up on tablets, notecards, pencils, and toiletries: they go quickly. Saving and acquiring money is the best advice to give because student loans add up. My advice would be to get job(s) during high school and save every penny you can.

The advice that I would give myself is try your best through college. There are going to be a lot of fun times but there are also going to be a lot of times where you must work very hard. Also, try and save some money during the time just in case you need it in the future, do not buy things that are not necessary. Try and get involved with as many activities as you can to make new friends and relationships that will last. Most importantly, if you feel like you are feeling behind in any courses, go ask your professor for help or even attend tutoring sessions with other students or professors. Everyone is willing to help, but if you do not ask they won't know you are in need of attention. Enjoy yourself, have fun, be involved, study hard, don't give up, and TRY YOUR BEST!

If I could go back in time, there is a lot of advice I would give myself. The first advice I would give myself would be don't take time for granted. Don't wait until the last minute to get things done because colleges is already stressful enough. Also just because your friends are doing things, doesn't mean that you have to. Sure parties are fun but in four years I doubt that potential employers could care less how much you can drink. Make sure that you have your priorities set. Don't be afriad to ask for help. Participate in extra cirricular activities so you can meet new friends. The work load is harder and a lot more is expected out of you. Teachers are willing to help but unlike high school, they are not going to spoon feed you and give you the answers. To be successful in college, just study hard, make friends who bring out the good in you, and get your priorities straight. What may be a dream now, if four years, will be a reality.

If I was able to travel back into time and give my self advice when I was a high school senior. I would tell myself "hey Felipe i have something to tell you, once you get out of high school, you get your butt into college as fast as you can. trust me you dont want to have a beautiful baby girl that your gonna make come so early. You get your self an education first, and a carrer second. Dont you want to be able to give your daughter a better child hood and better life then you had? Yes? Then dont let 3 years pass by and your I.Q drop. Get into college right when you get out of high school. Trust me. "

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior about to begin college would be to make sure you're prepared to study harder than you ever had to in high school. Just because in high school you could pass tests and classes without opening a book at all does not mean it's the same at college. Also, learn how to manage your time efficently. There is going to be so much to do and so little time to get it all done without going crazy and losing hours of sleep and social time.

If I could go back to my high school and give myself advice I would say to not be afraid of who you are as an individual. Do not let others pull you down and keep you from accomplishing your dreams. You are your own individual and need to make your own decisions, with little influence from your peers. Strive for something in which you truly believe in and stand for. Allow for new experiences and make as many friends along the way. Allow yourself to be diverse and versatile. Flexiblity will only help you in succeeding in life. If you stick to the same routine you will keep walking in circles and never truly obtain the goal you set out to achieve. Be yourself and do not try to act like someone you are not. Use the support of your family and friends to help you along the way. Most importantly, have fun in life, take risks and leave no stone unturned.

If I could go back in time a year I would tell myself to get out more. When you are in high school you see the same people for eight hours every day, so it is easy to become friends and hang out. When you get to college you are on your own. You have to break the ice and make new friends. You have to leave your shell. This was very hard for me to do at first and the first several months were lonely, but once I worked up the nerve to go out and make friends I have meet people that will be my friends for life.

There are a number of things that I would tell myself if I could go back in time, the very first being NEVER EVER procrastinate. Get it done now so you don?t have to worry about it later. Unfortunately I learned this the hard way, there are so many deadlines I missed because I would keep putting assignments off. Also time management is extremely important get your priorities in order and stick by them, it WILL pay off in the long run. Make up a schedule or checklist, keep a planner this way you?re not caught off guard, you know what to expect. Most importantly push yourself, stop being afraid, strive to be the best that you can be, stop caring what each and every person thinks and go out and just be you, because that?s all that you can be in this life. Don?t waste your time trying to be something you?re not. If you want something to happen go out and make it happen, you can do A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y anything you set your mind to, and lastly believe in yourself.

Don't take it too seriously! College is a rough first year and trust me if you can make it through your first year you are golden! I know that sounds easy but trust me, it is not. You will be challenaged every step of the way but if you have a strong sense of self you can make it through and be twice as proud on the other side!

If I could go back in time I would let myself know of all the distrations and financial issues. I would tell myself to stay focus no matter how hard it may be and don't surround yourself with negative individuals. I would tell myself to look for scholarships and grants constantly, to avoid having an outstanding balance with the school of your dreams. I would also advise myself to live off campus because it's affortable, instead of living on campus in very expensive suites. I would also suggest studying for each class for the amount of time spent in that class and be involved around campus. I would also advise myself to get involved in my Nutriton major's department, helping out with food drives, volunteering, and being apart of the American Dietetic Association. I would tell myself to start building a social network and make sure your academic advisor knows you by face and name. Because sometimes it isn't what you know, its who you know.

I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships while you are in highschool. I would also tell myself not to wait so long to apply for a college. But most importantly go to all of your classes, read the books assigned, and do not cram for finals.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself in highschool I would tell my niave self that I need to be more involved and active about my future. I was not too worried about what was going to happen after highschool when I should have been. I would tell myself to work a little harder and to make better grades. I did not make horrible grades; they were a's and b's. SATs would also be more of a priority. In highschool I took them only once and unfortunately did not do the best I could have done. Not only would I inform my past self of those things, but I would tell myself to get more of an idea of what major I would like to pursue. It could have really saved me money and time.

I would sit myself down and tell myself that this really is no joke. Knowing what i know now about how college really is, I can honestly say that I was not prepared at all for college. I slacked off a little bit in high school, but my grades and SAT scores were really good, but I believe they could have been better. I would tell myself to study hard and prepare for a huge workload. I would tell myself that it's going to feel intimidating the first couple of weeks but to not be overwhelmed. I would also mention that I should establish a strong relationship with my professors and that slacking off is NEVER an option and that procrastinating will only cause me more stress than necessary. I would tell myself to always remember it's work first and play later. This is my future and I have to take it seriously!

If I could turn back the hands of time and reenter my Fall of 2008 year, I would spend the first week giving myself some serious advice about honest priorities vs. vague pursuits. Playing basketball at a Division 2 level would take a bottom rung position on my chain of importance ladder and self discovery would be the umbrella over which everything else depended upon. I would take more campus tours, be less afraid to face the unknown and realize that few things of relevance ever happen without some level of change and discomfort. I would advise myself to spend more energy in quality pursuits of helping others via community activities and less time perfecting myself for personal gain. I would remind myself of my two-week experience in the Philadelphia public school system in which I became a teacher's assistant to a special education inclusion classroom and how it changed my soul. I would remember how I almost backed out due to fear. I know now that the only fear I possess will be those opportunities I fail to recognize or those which I refuse to engage in due to ignorance.

If I could go back on time and talk to myself while I was a high school senior I would tell myself to applied for more scholarships because by being in college it takes a lot of money. I would also tell myself that I would do fine in school but that I need it to focus just a little more. Next I would of told myself to talk to more people and hang out more with the people that are now my closed friends for the rest of my life. I would also tell myself to make the best out of it becuase you only go to college for the first time onces. Other then that I wouldn't really change anything in my life because everything was just like I expected and even more then that.