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College is definitely not going to be like highschool at all. You have the complete control over your academic career - you're the one responsible for choosing the appropriate classes you want to enroll in and you're also responsible for managing your own time. Time management should be your number one priority because professors in college don't stand over your shoulder to make sure that you complete your work on time like they did in high school. Your future depends all on you. Make sure you are aware of all deadlines and give yourself a good amount of time to draft and write papers, as well as study all the material that will be on your exam. It's crucial you start sooner than later because deadlines can easily creep up on you. As long as you stay on top of your work and don't play catch up you should be set for college. Also, if you feel that you're struggling do not hesistate to talk with your professor or find a tutor on campus. It's your education and your academic career is what you make of it - it's in your hands!

If I could talk to my high school self from my college perspective, I would say learn how to study most efficiently for each class- it’s crucial to success in college. This advice would be the first recommendation I would give a high school student because learning how to study for each class was possibly my biggest struggle first semester, and unlike high school there isn’t one strategy that works best for all courses. No one tells you that the teacher doesn’t make sure that you understand the information before moving on to the next slide or topic, so I would also recommend creating a study group with other students in the class. The biggest thing that I would advise my high school self is that college isn’t necessarily about the grades or the GPA, but it is more about the process by which you gain knowledge and learn to apply it- and that¬ is what no one tells you about college.

A lot happens in one year. Your plans will change, you won't be friends with the same people, and you will miss your parents after you move away. Yet, continue to follow the dreams that you develope from day to day.

Derek. . . Although you are a senior in high school, I advise you to not get too ahead of yourself during and after graduation repeatedly stating how you or anyone else are "done with school" because that is not necessarily true (especially for most people). Remember, attending a university is the next "big step" in your education and requires a stronger mindset along with an appreciable work ethic. I want you to realize that once you start college, you officially enter in a tougher competition involving thousands of students instead of hundreds so it is in your best interest to get ahead of others when you seek the opportunity. Try your best to stay ahead, there are different ways to do it. (First tip: Get rest by going to bed early and not waking up as late because the sooner things get done, the better).

If I were to go back to senior year of high school, I would defiantly apply myself and focus more on my studies. I would have asked my high school teachers to assign more readings and more papers. As I am attending Marquette University, I am realizing that money is something college students are always thinking and worrying about. If I could go back, I would most defiantly apply for more scholarships. It would be one less stress. I would research more to find scholarships. I would analyze and review every college and not just jump to the one my family and teachers want me to go to. I learned that when you are furthering your education, you have to be at a place that you are comfortable with. I can dream about going back to my senior year of high school but I have to adjust my future from here. I am transferring from Marquette University to Northern Michigan University and starting over in the financial process. I do not want my parents to have to worry about paying for my schooling. I am going to do this on my own and achieve my goals as I succeed.

There is a core set of classes that everyone has to take, but they really just help you with basic things such as really learning how to write a college level paper (I took the AP exam in English, and I can honestly say I'm glad I took the classes over here, they have improved my capabilities as a writer and being able to express my argument logically and clearly). Also, McCormick is the dorm that you want to live in. Over 700 freshman live in this building, and it's where all the social activities take place.

There aren't enough words of wisdom I could have told my high school self, because I still don't know everything. However, here are a few suggestions I believe 18 year old Sana needs to know: 1. Be a nerd. Transform the term "hanging out" from sitting around with your friends to, sitting at the library doing homework. 2. Make plans. Stop saying "I don't know" or "we'll see". As long as you have a plan, you have a path that you've chosen to take - and remember, plans always change. 3. Stop worrying. When college starts, the years are going sprint right past you. Learn not to worry about the small things, like the dishes your lazy roommates will never do; how do you want to remember your college years? 4. Don't be shy. Go try out for the dance team, you're good! And if you don't get in, there is no harm in trying. Go to the club meeting you've always wanted to be in, chances are, you were meant to be there all along. High school Sana, I hope you take my advice, you'll need it. Love, College Sana

I would have definately finished high school and graduated instead of getting a GED. I would have went to college assumed a bachelor degree and I would have been set and career minded by 22 instead of going to college at 33 and just starting. But not to sound negative, the older I have gotten the more mature I have became. Everything is panning out to a beginning of a great future. If I would not have went back to assume my GED, I do not know if I would have opened my eyes again to the great possibilities a college education would offer me. Everyday, I am so proud of myself and the accomplishments I achieve on a daily basis.

I would tell myself that I need to take college more seriously than I did my first 2 years. I need to devote alot of my time to finishing my studies instead of studying for an hour a day. Only have one job instead of two so that I can be more focused on school work.

I would have told myself to prepare for being more stressed out then I already was. To be open and not shy in making new friends as well as getting used to being in classes with people of different ages. I would have advised myself to become more responsible than I already was and to really start acting like an adult! But most of all I would have told myself to smile, breath, and just enjoy every moment of it!

I would tell myself to not work full-time and to concentrate on all of the requirements of my degree of study not just the core requirements. I would be sure that I understood that I do not know everything, heck that I hardly know anything at all and that is the point of a well-rounded, liberal arts education - to educate the whole person not just to churn out another worker. I would make myself promise to slow down and allow time for reflection and enjoyment of my undergraduate career instead of trying to rush through so that I could break into the work force and start earning a paycheck; there are too many other important things in this life than material goods.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition to college, I would tell my senior in high school self to relax and enjoy the rest of the high school experience. During my senior year, I tended to get stressed out a lot over AP tests and classes. I wish I would've known to better appreciate the time I had with my friends and spend every last second with them like it was our last together. Looking back, I would also tell my younger self to treasure the day-to-day experiences with my family. I never knew what my family meant to me, nor what all they do for me, until I was out of the house. I would tell my high school self to fully enjoy the remaining days of childhood in my hometown and to never forget where I came from, or the people who made me who I am today.

I know you’re scared. And even though that’s never the answer you give when people ask how you feel about heading off to college to be on your own, the fear is there, right next to the excitement that you tell everyone about. It is okay to be scared though, and unfortunately it is going to get worse before it gets better. Once mom and dad leave on move in day and you’re actually on your own, your stomach will be in knots! BUT don’t worry; that excitement that you sometimes forget is there will take over and you’ll soon realize all of the opportunities you have being at college. Yeah, it is going to be different than home, but I promise one day you will walk into your dorm, apartment, or house and say to yourself, “I’m home.”

The advice that I would give to myself if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior is to choose the major that I will enjoy doing in the furture. In order to make the right decision, I would go a do some library and online research about some careers that I find interesting. Then I will try to find some people who are doing those different majors and ask them about the major and the different classes that I will be taking. We have to do what we like and enjoy doing before any other factor when it comes to make a decision about our college major. The other thing that I was in that situation, I will visit my college options before and I make the final decision about where I will be going because that is where I'm going to spend most of the times in the furture. For example, a student who lives in California and hates snow cannot choose a college in Wisconsin or Washington state.

Stay true to who you are, but learn from all those around you.

I would have told myself to apply for as many scholarships as I can! Also to choose a school that will offer me a great education and benefit my future.

If through the procurement of time one were to obtain the ability to go back in time, I would

Like I mentioned before, if I could go back to being a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be to take a variety of classes instead of just choosing a major that I figured I would enjoy. When I was a freshman, I declared my major as journalism because I was interested in newspaper writing in high school. After two years of pointless classes, I took an introductory course for Social Welfare and Justice. Learning about the injustices in our society intrigued me so much that I decided to take more SOWJ classes and I eventually switched majors. Now, I am a Social Welfare and Justice major and I absolutely love it. I have grown as a person more than I ever thought I would in college and I feel like I am actually making a difference in people's lives with what I am doing now which is very important to me. I think that every college freshman should be required to take the SOWJ intro course that I did because we can't expect people to care about injustices if they don't know they're happening.

Hey Kid, Don't stress so much about college. It's not too different from high school. I know you are worried about getting lost on your first day, and I regret to inform you that you do. But don't panic, people where kind enough to show you to your class. The classrooms are no different from what you are used too. The professors aren't as strict as your high school teachers made them out to be. The homework isn't all that tough either. The toughest part, which no one warns you about, is the fact that you loose almost all of your friends when you make the transition into college life. But on the bright side, you make new friends who are so much more supportive and caring. You end up in the Media department and you pretty much meet your soulmates. It's a very tough department, but you never gave up and went down with it when it got cut. You can't even imagine all of the incredible work you'll be doing. Trust me, every ounce of worry, bead of sweat, and tears you put into getting her will be worth it.

I would reassure myself that I can do it. Going into college, I was unsure of myself and my ability to do well. I had been filled with self doubt and scared that I would fail and disappoint my parents. If I had been more confident in myself, I would have probably done better. Another piece of advice I would have given myself is to study every day, especially in the more difficult subjects. I didn't understand how much different the studying would be in college. The amount of time, effort and focus put into each class increases exponentially compared to high school. If I had known that, I would have done better in chemistry and biology. I would also tell myself that the relationships I make in college become really valuable. It was important for me to establish friendships with people I can trust and rely on mainly because this is the first time I'm on my own.

Now as I look back on my high school times, I wish i would have done more to better myself and push myself to get those better grades. In high school my grades wernt bad but they were not the best that i should have done and becuase of that I wasnot able to get any scholarships to attend college. I had to still take out a bunch of loans to attend Marquette and now I am suffering for that. But this transition has made me push myself more in college. Now i aim to get those "A"s instead of "B"s. Overall this had made me a better student, knowing that I am pushing myself to do better than I did in high school. My eyes have been opened up and i now realized that i can do and accomplish anything that i really put my mind to. My biggest advice I would give myself is to push myslef to do better than average and have confidence in myself as well.

1) Live in McCormick 2) Don't go east of 22nd or north of Highland 3) Broken Yoke is AMAZING and is the best cure for a hangover 4) Don't take your books to class unless your prof tells you to (this will automatically make you look like a froshie) 5) Just give it time. About 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students go through their "Freshman Blues" when they start looking to tranfer. I PROMISE it gets better second semester. The best way to deal with it is join a club or org and just meet new people- it's definitely worth it!

The first thing that I would tell myself is that life is a journey, not a destination. I would tell myself to push aside the thoughts of what my peers were pursuing. What is right for me might not be the same for someone else. However, an important aspect that I have learned and would tell myself is to plan for the future only to an extent. In college, one always has to account for variable change. You might go into college wanting one thing and come out with a completely different perspective. You might go in wanting to be a teacher and come out a biologist. Theres no way of planning your successes and failures. But what you can plan for is variability. College is a time of growth and development. It is a time that allows one to immerse themselves in society, literature, community, and service and be exactly who they want to be. Don't go into college with a too much of a plan...because it will change. As the rolling stones once said, "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need."

If I could go back, knowing what I know now, and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself, "go where YOU want to go and the rest will come to you." I based my decision to go to Marquette too much on what my parents wanted and on the financial advantages of the free tuition that was offered to me. I knew I wouldn't be happy at Marquette and that it didn't have what I was looking for in a campus, but I went because of outside pressures. Ultimately, this created a stressful and uncomfortable environment for me. I will always remember my first year of college as the year I thoroughly regretted. I wish I had taken the risk of going to my dream school, even though I knew it would cost me a lot of money that I could be saving for graduate school. Now I'm going back and correcting those mistakes and trying to make my last two years of college the best years of my life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get as involved in clubs and activities as much as possible. This would help me get to know many different types of people. Also, I would tell myself not to take so many classes the first semester of college because the transition is a lot more difficult that I thought it would be. I would also tell myself to find a job on campus so I would have extra money and so I can start saving up to pay for my college tuition.

I love college and wish I could continue being an undergraduate for many years to come, yet I was afraid to graduate high school and start college. My biggest piece of advise to incoming freshmen is to get involved right away. I hear too many students who say that they'll take a semester to get comfortable with the work load and college life then join groups, but that's not the way to do it. Most every group has orientations, retreats, or other activities in the beginning of the year for bonding which they don't repeat at semester. Any sort of group is also a great way to meet friends and have things to do rather than trying to find parties. So pick even just one group you might be interested in, be it a sport, musical group, volunteering, or any other of the hundreds of groups offered at most campuses, and join in right away!

Going into college, I had no idea what to expect, but I earnestly hoped that Marquette would be the perfect school for me. It turns out I was absolutely right. In only the one and a half years I have been at Marquette, my college experience has gone beyond academics and has given me a confidence and a sense of happiness that I never dreamed I would achieve. Marquette has allowed me to be my true self and to be open to new experiences, something I have always struggled with before. I love Marquette for the simplicity of the way it has made my college experience so valuable, one way being its community and how it has infused into me a deep sense of belonging. As a witness to this unity, I now know that I am a unique individual with a purpose, and this knowledge drives me to overcome challenges and to be open to anything that life offers. My experience at Marquette has been incredibly valuable because, without it, I would not be the same person I am right now: an empowered, dedicated young woman who will use her newfound confidence to embrace her role in the world.

I have recieved many things from my college experience. Of corse, I have friends that I will keep for years to come. But besides that, I have learned so much. I was able to learn things that are relevant to my major in my freshman year. The professors of that class really wanted us to get a chance right in the begining to try out things we could actually be using when we graduate. Also, they give us many great opportunities to find jobs and internships that can also help us when graduating. Like many other college students I have also learned a lot about myself in my college career. I discovered things I was good at and liked to do. And lastly, I have been able to help the community through service trips at my school. It makes me feel better that I can potentially help others in need.

I am only a freshman, but I already know that I have gained many things from my time at college. Most importantly I have been introduced to wonderful professors who are teaching me the skills I will need to pursue my major and career in engineering. My classes have done a great job of introducing me to the main concepts of my major and this has allowed me to be sure that I am on the right track for my personal educational and career goals. Inside and outside of the classroom I have made many new friends. The conversations we share and the different personalities that I have encountered are all helping shape my college experience. While the skills I'll learn in class will carry great importance, my ability to interact with people and make good social connections may hold greater importance in the long run. In my family, not going to college was not an option. I was always taught to value my education as it is my path to opportunities. My college experiences are the most important parts of my life right now and I'm very excited for the rest of my time here at Marquette.

Being at college has allowed me to experience things I never would have. I grew up in Iowa, and spent most of my childhood in a small, rural town. That being said, diversity was virtually non-existent. Just yesterday, I played a game of basketball with people of four different races, and at least three different religions. In my home town, nearly everyone is white, and if a family is not Christian, they wouldn't dare tell anyone else. Some people from my town stay and go to college at the local university, but I would never do that. As much as I miss my family and would like to visit them on weekends, I would not trade my big-city college experience for anything. It has given me something that many people who choose to remain in a bubble will never experience: a glimpse into real humanity.

The most valuable part of my college life so far has been the ability to meet new people. My school has an emphasis on diversity, and I find it very rewarding to be able to work with students of all different kinds of ethnical, religious and cultural backgrounds. It has made me grateful to be who I am, and appreciative to the people around me with different beliefs. Meeting people from around the country and the world has taught me about tolerance, and diversity, and being able to work with people from everywhere. It is good experience because I know its something I will be able to use in my professional life, with both clients and coworkers, and the increasing amount of globalization there is in the world. I'm thrilled to be a part of a community that has enriched my life and broadened my horizon of the world in so many ways, and I think its an experience everyone should have.

My college experience has opened my eyes to the field of health care, but also to other fields of study. Many of my professors teach their chosen topic, but also teach how to be a better human being, how to work with others, and how to deal with situations in the real world. There are an extremely positive, hard working, but still comfortable, atmosphere among the students on campus. There is an emphasis on giving back to the community on many levels, and the majority of students participate in service opportunities. While being on campus is great, I have also been able to experience the city of Milwaukee, which has many cultural influences. My college experience has been of highest value because I have become a better student, better prepared for my chosen field, and most importantly, a better student.

I would not be the person today if I had not attended college and specifically college at Marquette University. College is a time in your life where you grow as a person-mentally, spiritually and emotionally. You learn life long skills beyond the knowledge that you will need for a future career. I learned not only what I needed to become a certified health care professional and to get into graduate school, but much more about life. I learned how to live a balanced life that includes all parts-work, spiritually, mentally, and socially. I gained life long friendships and learned to live life on my own without my parents. I was made to think in ways that I never would have pushed myself to think of if not for college (for example different world views). Some of the most valuable lessons college has taught me is to live to serve others, have compassion and understanding, care for the entire person, and to be thankful for the opportunities I have had. College and the jobs I had while in college showed me what I want to do with my life and that is a Physician Assistant.

I have learned so much about myself through attending college. I am on my own and able to make my own decisions and grow up more than I could living at home. I have learned a lot about the world and just the place I live. My eyes have been opened to the issues in the area I live in and what I can do to make it better for myself and others. I have learned that I can depend on myself and have very meaningful relationships with others who are totally different from me. I have also learned and am still learning how to balance my life with school, friends, family, work, my boyfriend and diffenent organizations I am involved with. It is an ongoing process but I think coming to Marquette has enabled me to grow so much as a person and a good citizen and I would not trade it for any other school.

I recently took part in a Congressional internship through a program at Marquette. My time there has been one that I not only will never forget, but learning how a Congressional office works and how Congress works first hand is an experience that has been a type of learning I never would have received in regular life. Because of this experience I feel like I am better prepared for life after college as a result of this internship.

The faculty at this school have really helped to open my mind and my heart, to help me channel my education into productive and relevant research.

The college experience introduces an individual to many different experiences and develops a person. I have already experienced this improvement from my freshmen year. One of my most developmental periods came in my first semester as a college student. I had just become President of O’Donnel Hall Council at Marquette University. I struggled a great deal in fitting the position. I was even told at one point that there were residents that actually inquired about procedures for my impeachment which was disturbing even though nothing really came of it. I had no trouble reflecting and seeking advice from advising figures, but I struggled to do what I learned from my reflecting period. I needed to consciously change the way I did certain things and communicated which took me a bit of time to achieve. But now as I look back, I feel like I am a much better person and leader for it. I feel more confident in my abilities as a leader. This is one of my college experiences that has helped me grow into a better student leader.

I have been challenged academically at Marquette in ways that I had never been in high school. While it has been difficult and exhausting at times, I have realized how determined I am to succeed and how hard I can truly work towards my goals. My work load so far has been light compared to what I will encounter in the future, but thanks my professors that have challenged me, I know I am capable of successfully completely the difficult path I have chosen. Each time I feel overwhelmed by schoolwork and the future, I look back at where I started and see how much I have accomplished. I remember how difficult that seemed at the time and I know I will be able to persevere, work, and conquer my goals just as I did before. Thanks to the professors at Marquette and their high standards and expectations that pushed me to work harder than I ever have before, I know I will overcome all obstacles in my path and ultimately succeed. Attending Marquette has taught me to beleive in myself and never underestimate the power of hard work.

When I decided that I wanted to be a sports broadcaster, I knew that college would not be much of a help--many people in the field are former athletes that know only sports. I did not need to go to school; rather, what I needed was hands-on experience best given by a two-year technical college. Try telling that to my parents. Turns out, atending a four-year, liberal arts university was the best option for me and anyone else thinking about attending higher education. Not only do liberal arts classes teach you how to think, but they help you evaluate why you think the way you do and shape how you think about every day encounters. This new way of thinking is important for personal development. Additionally, college exposes you to different people with new opionions and values. Not only did I meet students who shaped who I am today, but also faculty and professionals. Yes, I am at college to learn and receive an education towards a degree, but those things and people I have encountered will be more important life lessons than any broadcasting knowlege I have received.

The knowledge that I have gained since I began college is absolutely invaluable. I have learned to put my all into everything that I do. You get out what you put in. This couldn't be anymore true, especially in a college atmosphere. I love to learn and I will never stop learning for the rest of my life. In high school, I struggled with organization. Being in college has helped me really tune in on that and form effective study habits. I am a very hard worker in school. The study habits that I have learned in college are directly responsible for the outstanding grades I attain semester after semester. I am currently enrolled in a physician assistant program. My goal is simply to help people. Each class that I take in school brings me closer and closer to that goal. By far the most important and rewarding aspect of my college experience is that I completely fell in love with learning. College is just the beginning of my long lasting road to success.

I attended a private school my whole life, so to finally get into college and experience the public education system was something new for me. But I have found it to be beneficial in that I've come into contact with things that I could never have experienced as a private school student. There is so much to learn, and there is only so much time to devote to school. I really am learning to appreciate the value in taking as many classes as I can. Knowledge is the most precious commodity and it cannot afford to be wasted. College has broadened my horizons of what I am capable of. There are so many choices, and that's something I didn't quite have enough of in high school. College affords me the freedom to fail. If I don't take full advantage of these opportunities, I have no one to blame but myself. The unique blend of being able to choose my own schedule and have the independence to decide what I want to do, really gives me room to benefit widely from these experiences. Or I can completely fail and lose all the knowledge I could have gained.

From my first semester as a freshman in college, I learned that I need to work hard in order to achieve my career goals. Throughout high school, I managed to slack off in my academically challenging courses and still remain in the top 5{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my graduating class (429 students). During my first semester at Marquette, I really struggled to use my time wisely. I was taking 17 credit hours, with the majority of those credits being science courses for my major. Every three weeks felt like a midterm, with an exam or essay due in nearly every class, and it was through trial-and-error that I finally picked up my study habits. I am so glad to have struggled in my first semester of college, because now that I know how I like to work, I will be able to use my new skills to make it through my next 6 1/2 years of education at Marquette. I am sure my good habits now will follow me through my post-secondary education and my future career.

I have gotten an esteemed education at my first semester at Marquette University. This education is so valuable to me because of the prestige associated with Marquette. This prestige is shown through the professors who expect more from each and every student, yet each professor is willing to encourage and support you in your journey. The journey I have started at Marquette has been invaluable to me because of the strong support system. This system is prevalent in every person in their helpfulness to achieve your goals. I believe that because of the smaller campus at Marquette my college experience has been very positive. and invaluable in shaping my future.

I have learned a lot of responsibility since starting college. I have been juggling a four year old son, a full-time course load, and work for two semesters now. I have learned to make money stretch more than I ever could before since I am only able to work one day a week during each semester. My son has taught me to manage my time more affectively. When I get done with classes I stay at school for atleast an hour to study and then I make my way home. When we arrive at home we eat dinner and play for a few hours. Then it is time for him to settle down and myself to study some more. Attending on-campus has been worth the drive because of the support I receive from my peers and instructors. I have learned that others have struggles too, which make my ups and downs seem miniscule. I would recommend attending college on-campus to anyone faced with the choice.

From the one semester I have attended at Marquette University I have already started to mature as an individual. College has taught me many traits and the first being hard work. With each class, I have learned that one will not do well and succeed unless they decide to put in the hard work needed in terms of reading the book or taking extra notes. Second, I have learned to develop good relations with everyone on campus especially teachers. One has to set themselves apart from the others and demonstrate to not only the teachers but classmates that one wants to master all subjects and skills. Finally and most importantly, I have learned to manage my time. From high school to college, there is a transition period in which every student becomes more independent. Through having a block schedule, I was forced to organize what I was going to do each and everyday in order of importance to be able to get all assignments finished. With so much independence, college taught me to be organized and learn my priorities. With just the first semester completed, I have learned lots and am greatly excited to learn more in the coming years.

St. John's University has not only taught me how to become a successful pharmacist at the end of my six years, but also taught me how to be a better person. I have not only learned about science and pharmaceutics, but I have also learned about public speaking and how to be more personable towards patients through the classes offered. Not only that, but St. John's also teaches us to be more tolerant of people through the classes offered. With a mandatory three term Theology course, students learn to be more tolerant of people of different religious backgrounds. Outside the classroom, St. John's offers an array of extracurricular activities which serve as learning experiences. Because of its Vincentian values, St. John's taught me the importance of of helping others through community service. I, personally, have visited the local soup kitchen because of St. John's. It was an experience like no other. I became a more compassionate person through that experience. I probably would have never gone had St. John's not encouraged it.

I had previously attended a community college before attending Marquette and my expectations were very different from actuality. I had thought because I went to community college it would be easier for me to adjust, but I was wrong. The work ethic expected at Marquette is significantly higher than that of a community college. Though it requires copious amounts of studying and dedication to the material, I am grateful that it pushes me because that way I can learn better and more. That is what I have gotten out of my college experience: ambition. Marquette motivates me to work harder and to want to achieve greatness; not only in academics but in extra curricular activities as well. It has been valuable to attend Marquette University because I have gained a higher appreciation for learning through the hard work it takes to get there. I do not believe that I could have picked a school that would have challenged me the way Marquette has and for that reason I am thankful for my college education.

The things that I love the most about what I have received from my college experience are the self-discipline of typing and the learning of languages and establishing being with sit and stand methods for data entry and the work ethics for the majors and minors that I'm capable of studying and learning in so that I may some day establish employment. Everytime I take classes I gain more brain aptitude and brain stamina to accomplish more things and know the correct answer to whatever I passed the classes in and my word vocabulary is reupped with more knowledge and word power to empower my resume in the future when I go to get interviewed for business purpose only. I also feel the empowerment of being able to start and run my own business someday because of all the classes I've passed in it and are still struggling to take. I was hired on to perform in the 2002 winter olympics as an alpine downhilll coursecrew skier and after the event I felt like I could accomplish anything in the world that I put my mind body and soul to. I feel I've accomplished alot .

By attending a university my eyes have been open to all the responsibilities and stresses that are inherited once you leave the comfort and safety of home. I have always been an independent person, but never realized just how much I depended on my parents through-out my high school career. There's no one pushing me to do my homework, or encouraging me when times are tough. I have also realized how hard it is to pay for an education. This has all led me to a deeper appreciation of what my parents have given me, and an understandment of all the work they put in to give me this education. My parents came to America from Poland 20 years ago with only a few dollars in their pocket, and no college education. They managed to succeed in a world that was seemingly against them, and through their hard-work they have been able to provide my brother and I something they didn’t have the opportunity to have: a college education. I appreciate everything they’ve done for me, and would like to make their lives a little easier by contributing somewhat to the high-costs of tuition.

My college experience has taught to me to truly appreciate the world I live in. As a biological sciences major, my courses have shown me the breathtaking complexity that constitutes life. This reality has taught me to respect it as the amazing entity it is. Additionally, my studies in anthropology have lead me to understand how we as humans have fundamental similarities yet display endless variation and ingenuitiy. This discipline has given me a deeper understanding of others and how to respect our differences as well as celebrate them, rather than fear them. Additional humanities and fine arts courses have also widened my scope of knowledge that help me make informed judgements about the world around me. Beyond such priceless knowlege, I have learned many valualbe life skills. College can be very difficult. It can a struggle to manage your time wisely, to maintain the self discipline to study, or to keep trying when a particular subject at first seems imposible to master. By facing these challenges that every student must endure in college, I have gained valuable life experience in how to be a responsible and critical thinking adult. I am a stronger, more capable person because of college.