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What I have gotten out of my college experience is that it has helped me to develop strengths in myself such as having a persevering nature. In my opinion, this has been invaluable to my continued ambition and goal of attaining an undergraduate degree in political science and then a degree in law. Academically, I feel that UCF has nothing but opportunities to offer. Perhaps that is what I was drawn to in selecting this school, coupled with the convenience in proximity to home as well as the cost of its education. The opportunities that UCF has afforded me so far have been to enhance my initiatives as well as my leadership skills. I have had the distinct honor of being appointed to the Dean’s List for my outstanding scholastic achievement all five semesters I have attended to date. I feel that this is a clear distinction of my personal strengths and opportunities that I have always strived to attain. More importantly, UCF is helping me to grow as a person, while learning self-discipline and guidance. With these qualities I hope to attain the goals I have set forth for my life.

I love college life, meeting people and actually feeling like I am learning and becoming a much more well rounded cultured person. It's rewarding to do well in challenging classes and I experience a great feeling of acceptance with my fellow students.

When I started University of Central Florida, I experience that students are willing to work with each other and advisors are there to put me in the right track. Students often ask one another If they are available to meet on campus for a study group; this normally happen the second day of class. I recently graduated from Valencia Community College and I've never attended a study group. I love the fact that students that I meet take school seriously because I'm the same way. Every time I attend a study group, I learn a lot from the students. Students that I normally meet are students that are in the same major as me. I sometimes be confuse with the assignments that professors assign to me but once I get to the study group, everything is clear to me. I find it valuable to attend a study group with students because I get most of my assignments done. Every Saturday, I and four other students meet at the school library to help each other. I'm very grateful that I have fellow classmates that are there for me and in return I help them if needed.

I have gained a lot from my college experience. College has already opened up many opportunities for me to pursue my future career goals. Before attending college I was sure of what I loved to do for fun but unsure of what I was going to do for a career. College has helped me discover how to turn my hobbies and interests into a potential career. I perform Improv Comedy and I always thought of it as a hobby. Being in college has helped me become immersed in a thriving community of fellow Improvisers with similar career goals. Through these experiences I have discovered and been accepted into one of the best schools for Improvised acting in the nation. If it were not for college I would never have the opportunities I will now have in my future. I am thankful for the knowledge I have gained from higher education and look forward to taking advantage of the jump start that college has provided for my life.

So far in my college experience I have met lifelong friends and made unforgettable memories. There are clubs for whatever I am interested in. But along with the good times, the most important thing to me is the reason why I am here: my education. I am learning so much, not only in my classes, but in the clubs I am in and through advisors about the real world, about what I want from a career in life and how to achieve it.

I have learned how to adapt to many different kinds of situations and know what it's like to be on my own. I learned how to reach out to other people and use the resources avaliable to me. I know more about the way the world works and what I want to do with my future. I have met and made some very valuable career connections and lifetime friends. All of these things would not have been possible for me to learn anywhere else and I will never regret the time I spent at UCF or trade in the things i've learned. College has made me a better person.

I graduated one year early from high school with no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was attending college because I felt that I had to and did not care. I'm now in my second year at a junior college and hoping to transfer to TAMU to study Sociology. I want to work with less fortunate children and help them have better quality of life. After visiting Ethiopia, I also plan to improve children's lives in third world countries. So to answer your first question, "What have you gotten out of your college experience?", I have found myself and my way in the world. College has taught me to be responsible and has given me goals. College is definitely valuable to attend because it teaches you life lessons that you would never learn if you did not go. It gives you hope for your future and does not limit you to certain careers like you would be without a degree. It gives you a new perspective on life and countless opportunities. Attending college, in my opinion, is one of the greatest things you could do in your life.

The greatest experience I have had because of attending college is self experience. While in high school I never was truely required to be self reliant and accountable. I have learned more about my self in the few years I have attened college then all of previous schooling. The me of today would barely recognize the me of yesterday. I am excited with the potential in my self that has been growing as a thanks to this institution. I could think of nothing better for myself then to be a college student and I thank every person, teacher, and faculty for giving me this opportunity.

The true value of attending college, in my opinion, far exceeds any monetary value. In my first two years as a college student I have gained an abundance of academic knowledge that will someday help me succeed in a nursing career. The value of what I have learned in the classroom is matched by what I have gained by experiences outside of the classroom. I have made true friends who I am sure will still be there for me years from now. I have learned a great deal about myself and who I want to be by solidifying my own beliefs through new experiences. The experiences that have taught me the most are volunteer activities and Bible studies I have participated in. By interacting with new people in new experiences I have learned how to be the person I want to be. My classes have taught me the value of working hard to achieve my goals both in and outside of the classroom. I am confident that long after I have graduated I will be able to look back on my college career as one of the best times of my life.

My college experience has been a pretty good one, even though im not a big party person. I have gained so much maturity, this as taught me to see life in a different way. I have learned the importance of education while also knowing that when i get to the business world there will tons of people with my same mind set trying to compete with me. I have learned the value of friends and that life is really about who you know and not always what you know. I have also learned better habits, such as studying, budgeting, and making friends. But i believe that most of all the most important thing that i have learned is that life is about mistakes but all that really matters is that you come back from the mistake and become better. And that is what has been most valuable to me. That is why its been so important for me to attend college to learn these life lessons and grow.

Througout my involvement at the University of Central Florida, I have learned invaluable information I will use for the rest of my career. I have learned how to communicate effectively, how to run my own private practice, how to solve problems, and how "the real world" will be like, to name a few. Along those concepts, I have gained friendships, views, and values that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I have learned to respect others regardless of their views, and to really seek people's motives and friendships instead of judging them. I consider my enrollment at UCF to be of great value, for the sole reason of my inability to have have learned all this information elsewhere. It is where I have been taught to think critically, outside of the box to solve problems. Where I have learned that discussion and hardships are beneficial because they are essential for growth. I have been well prepared for the years ahead in my career. Thank you for reading!

Out of my college experience, I've gained a new set of skills that have helped me prepare for life after undergraduate school. I've learned the importance of prioritizing and managing my time. During my time attending the University of Central Florida, I recognized how vital developing relationships and expanding my network was because Orlando is such a tight-knit community. Having the skills to complete the job may not be the determining factor in landing a job, but knowing the right people can help put my resume on the top of the stack. Grades weren’t the only important factor to success. From my experience, building bonds and expanding my network was equally important to my future as academia goals. My three internship opportunities were presented to me through networking sessions created by student organizations. Because of these internship opportunities, I was able to gain insight to professional work environments and valuable real world experience.

From my college experience I have learn how to be independent. Through UCF I have enjoy college life and made many new friends. I value every lesson that I learn from my classes. I enjoy every moment that I'm here, the proffesors here have made learning an experience and a fun one at that. Even though the works get challenging, I have an amazing time and look forward to each and everyday. thank you for your consideration.

It took me fifteen idle years to finally decide to return to college. I now believe this recent decision has been the best decision I have ever made in my life, so far. As a mature mother and wife, it has been an uphill battle for me. Nevertheless, it is definitely a journey that, as it turns out, I still utterly enjoy. I used to believe that my personal circumstances were preventing me from continuing my education, but I was mistaken. My unsubstantiated fears ruled that period of my life. My college experience has brought out the best in me. Additionally, it has encouraged my daughters to follow in my footsteps.

I have learned that it is never to late to go back to school. I was very worried that I would not be able to keep up, since it had been so long since I had been to school, but there are nothing but compassionate instructers at my school. I want to learn, in fact I enjoy it very much, and will be the first person to graduate anything in my family. I know I will not stop at just a two year degree, I want to keep going until I have received my masters in Social Work. I have a strong desire to help those who are in need, and dedicate my time to helping those who feel they are at a dead end road. I am so blessed with being able to go to school, and hope to only encourage others to go. I value my education, and know that its the only way to be successful.

I am a student whose parent's came from a small island called Haiti, the morals and values they have instilled in me I will forever cherish. I am special because I come from a unique cultural background, however, nothing prepared me for the experience and life-lessons I will eternally carry with me while attending the University of Central Florida. It was a culture shock to say the least. I have met and gained a number of memories; some good and bad, friends, faculty, and most importantly learning the little shortcuts when heading to the library, the student union, and getting from one building to the next that seemed to take an eternity to get to. Nevertheless, attending UCF has taught me to cherish, be confident, and fearless when pursing my goals. I am a proud Knight that will shine amongst the brightest stars; I will be overjoyed to have made mark here at UCF through my volunteerism and participation in student activities. The University of Central Florida will always be a part of my journey, a part of my story.

At first, it was really hard for me to make friends at UCF. The only GenEd classes that were available to me at the time were lecture classes: my smallest class was composed of 300 students. I'm naturally shy, so this just made me feel awkward. The lack of clubs towards creative writing and reading, my favorite hobbies, also hurt my ability to get involved with campus. All it took, however, was one football game. As soon as I walked into the stadium, I could feel the excitement in the air, feel the trembling of the stadium all around me as my fellow classmates pounded upon the bleachers and screamed at the top of their lungs as our Knight regally rode out onto the field upon his mighty Pegasus. The whole experience of my first college football game was so astounding that I knew, then and there, I finally belonged somewhere. Now, I've made a lot more friends since that first week of school, and I'm working on starting up a book club on campus for people like me who just like to read and write. UCF is my home away from home now. Go knights!

More than anything, I've had my eyes opened to what life is like as an independent, responsible person. More than just educated, life at college has taught me valuable lessons for life, some that you might not even expect one would learn; like don't ride a bike downhill in the rain, even if you're on a sidewalk, because you might get hit by a car anyway. But it also taught me the boring necessities, such as how to manage finances and that room and board are expensive, the usual things you expect to learn on your first experience out of the house. But college is more than just a learning experience, it is conditioning and preparation. Not only has it allowed me to continue doing the only thing I have wanted to do since I was a child, learn, but it has also been a nice introductory step into the real world. I would have hated to learn all of those lessons the hard way.

Going to a 4-year state college I have found independence that is welcomed and quite frightening. I decide how to manage my schedule which includes balancing my social life and academics. My first semester showed me that I am able to make friends and get involved, including attending a nearby church and joining the swim club. I find it easier to get along with strangers and find similarities yet enjoy our differences. With my social life I have also found stability in my academics where I set aside time to study and attend classes all while attaining a 4.0 for my first semester. It also seems that I have broadened my interests while trying to solidify my beliefs and opinions. By attending college I have achieved many things and will continue to find qualities in myself that will help shape who I am in the future while hopefully building relationships that last beyond college.

Attending college is the greatest experience of my life because not only am I getting the opportunity to better myself for my own future, I am learning valuable lessons that I wouldn't be able to experience without. The opportunity to get away from my parents and experience the world for myslef has been very edcational for me in the fact that I now hold my own future in my own hands which helped me realize that I need to start making my own decisions to better myself academically and socially. This responsibility is something that in my years as a child I never realized. From elementary to high school, students academic and social lives are basically planned out for them. Class times are planned to go throughout the day, and time at home is spent with family. But in college, its all diffrent. There is much more down time between classes and after in which you have to make decisions as to what you're going to do with your time. Theese decisions are left with the student, which is why being in college and learning how to make theese decisions has been most valuable experience of my life.

I haven't attended college yet, but I'm sure I will learn a lot and make many friends, if God permits

My college experience has been a very independent. When I was in high school, I had the dream idea that I would go to all the parties, join all the clubs, have the car, etc. I was in for a rude awakening once I discovered that college was not a walk in the park. Forced to take care of myself and pay my own tuition, it began to take a toll on me and my grades. In turn, it caused me to stay in school longer than I had ever wanted to. I began to get discouraged. I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t be like most kids whose parents paid for everything? While I was working, I had to take an evening class. I met this woman who was 51 years old and going back to school. I had explained to her how I felt and she told me that, “Anything worth having; is worth working for---no matter how long it takes”. I learned that no matter how long it takes me to finish anything I start. I’m going to do it. I know it'll be worth having and worth working for.

So far, I havn't been involved in my college enough to give a very well rounded answer but so far the experience has been amazing. I'm a minor in college at only 17 years of age and I like being able to wake up by myself and get to class myself without relying on high school bus systems or car rides from my parents. I feed myself and iIm on a budget so I think that this lifestyle will definitely help me in my future college years as I further my studies and become on an even tighter budget due to tuition. It's definitely a different experience, but the lessons I'm learning are valuable and relative to life outside of college as well.

It is safe to say that my college experience has been life-changing. I had a few rough first semesters at UCF, but thanks to great teachers and advisors I made it through. I started out as a Business major but felt like I was just floating along in all the classes. It wasn't until I joined a professional business fraternity that I realized I did not have the same passion as my peers did for the business world. Surprisingly it was through that organization that I decided I wanted to switch to the field of Education. Everyone was supportive and I was able to stay in the organization because it was open to all majors. Through this organization I learned how to become a better student, met some life-long friends, and even met the love of my life (and fiance). A real low point hit when my mother passed away this past May. If it wasn't for those friends and supportive teachers/advisors, I don't think I would have made it as far as I did. I will be graduating soon and I couldn't feel any prouder of myself.

I can honestly say that the decision to attend college has been the best one I've made thus far. Sure, college has its ups and downs, and I haven't always performed the best, but the experience is incomparable. It is a relief to be around a community of young people who go through some of the same things I do and are traveling the same road I am to find themselves and to figure out what they want to be in life. This is a great encouragement to me, as I am the first of my mother's children to attend college and never really had that mutual support, ot financial support for that matter. College is your gateway to the real world before getting to the "real" real world. What I mean by that is college will provide you with numerous career opportunities and numerous employment opportunities to prepare you for what you are going to do once you have earned your desired degree. Being in college has taught me that if I really want something, I have to work hard for it and let nothing stop me. It's helping me become a more responsible adult.

I have grown immenseluy from my experiences in college at UCF. I went to UCF for my undergrad degree in Digital Media, and that set the foundation for where I am today. Even then, I had professors that were 120{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} behind me, cocnstantly encouraging me to keep pushing, keep learning, and never losing my sense of curiousity and creativity. That carried me through into my graduate program here at UCF. I am currently enrolled in the Florida Ineractive Entertainment Academy, one of the most well regarded video game programs in the country. Every day, I work with some of the most talented artists and professors I have ever met to work together to create fun and interactive games and media. Its hard work, usually 60 hours a week working, but the students form such a tight knit community and lift each other up. I have grown so much as a person just in the short time I have been here, and I am constantly learning and growing. A FIEA program has exposed me to so many people and opportunities within the community that I would never have had the chance to achieve otherwise.

My college experience has made me grown up as a man and grow stronger in GOD I was really lost and out of sink with myself because I had to start out a community college because I chose to focus on school part time when I should have been a full time student in highschool but once I got to my second year in college it hit me the only persons life im messing up is on my own. Because eveyone that i was friends with were going on there own path and I was still in the same spot doing nothing and I didnt want to be left behind so I wanted to better myself so I can also move on. College has taught me to just to keep moving dont ever stop keep pushing and and keep your head on the dream.

So far I have recieved a new experience and a challange out of my college experiance. It has been intriguing and different all aroud just new. Mostly there are so many things that I never knew that I am just now realizing. It is valueable for me to attend college because I wanna do something important with my life. Be someone; help someone. I am going to college because of my late best friend and I am the first in my family to attend a college, and I am very proud of myself. Yet I am struggling to put myself through community college but I would like to end up in Mercy.

To explore different options regarding what you want to major in. Don't be set on one major. Also helping others out, such as doing volunteer work is emphasized at my school. I have also learned to take responsibility for my actions and have academic integrity.

I have learned that time is valuable because of college. College has shown me how to goggle many things at once in order to be a successful person. Being in college has made me love school. Grade school is about taking general classes in order to graduate, however, college is about finding yourself and taking classes required for a particular major to graduate. I'm excited to attend school everyday and learn about Film, even though, I have to commute 1 hour to and from school. College introduced me to a program that I love and it has given me the opportunity to find myself and do something that I truly enjoy. College is a wonderful experience and it open doors for everyone that attends. College is valuable for young people who are trying to find themselves and to learn new things. I'm happy I have the opportunity to attend college , and I would love the opportunity to also live on campus to enjoy the entire rewards college has to offer. Please, I would value and appreciate the opportunity if I had it. Help me have that opportunity. Thank You.

While attending UCF I have learned about myself and how I can grow as a person. How I can be a helpful member of my community and what I want to do with my life. I have also gain experiences that I will carry with me my entire life, and plan on making more for the next few years I attend UCF and beyond. Not only that I have gained inspiration to follow my dreams and make them a reality. That is why attending UCF has been, and is, important to me.

I began college as a bewildered teenager, at 17. Though not even legally considered an adult, I took my plunge into the process that would drive me into the real world just a few years later. I entered the college world confused, intimidated, and unprepared. Now, at barely 21 years old, I am confident and committed to my future in the humanities. I have grown from a child to a self-proclaimed global citizen and free spirit, and I have the University of Central Florida to thank. The professors in my department, the classmates that have conquered courses with me, and the hundreds of people and speakers on campus that have nothing but amazing things to say about their own experience as well. In a time when “keeping your head up” is a more difficult task, UCF has eased me through just that with power.

I am the first person in my family to attend a four-year university. I have become a role model for my younger siblings as well as my cousins. My college experience expands beyond myself. My experience has allowed my family to chase their dreams as well. Because of my passion to attend college, my mother decided to take courses online. My father is even contemplating going back to school as well. I realized that you don't have to be famous to inspire anyone, charity begins at home. So far, college has given me the opportunity to find myself. Going away has taught me to be responsible and make good decisions. I even learned a few things about myself that I was unaware of until I went to college. I really enjoy cooking, baking and I have a slight case of Obessive Compulsive Disorder: I just love to clean. College is about gaining knowledge in the classroom but you also gain knowledge about yourself and other individuals. My college experience has prepared me to live on my own and think on my own. Those are valuable tools needed to succeed in life.

I started attending college at the very dark period of my life after I injured my hand. I was not able to take care of my daughter, hardly took care of myself: I could not work, was driving a car only with one hand, even brushing hair was a difficult task for me. Despite of my injury, financial difficulties and divorce that I was going through, I never stopped attending college. It was my only goal throughout that period. I made some good friends while attending, not only students but instructors too. College was my guiding light, my lighthouse, my future; it taught me never to give up, and keep on keeping on. I cannot imagine where I could have been if I did not go to college. Now I earned my Associate in Arts, and transferred to the University of Central Florida majoring in Business Administration. I liked being a college student, and now my goal is to get Master's Degree and teach at that college. For me college is my life: past, present and future, and I love every aspect of it.

Attending the University of Central Florida is a valuable experience for me because being here has given me the sense of independence and responsibilities that i never imagine ever having while staying with my parents. I have met so many different people, executives, and organizations through the Multicultural Academic and Support Services which is one of the resources UCF offers students. This college experience is basically the begining in my adult life. Staying on my own and not depending on anyone to tell me to wake up for class or to do my homework has been really different from what i am use to, however it is preparing for the "Real World". Since I am the first to attend college in my family, being here has given me a sense of Pride and when i say "pride" i do not mean it in a bad way, i mean it in a sense that I am proud that I am doing something to put a smile on my parents face.

From starting the University of Central Florida till now, I have learned many things. To begin, coming to such a large campus teaches you to become very independent and learn to depend on yourself. Also, since this is the first time livingon my own, I have been forced to learn how to manage my time efficiently so that I can do a little bit of everything that the school offers. In fact, my first semester here I was placed in a class called Cornerstone which not only taught me time management but how to work with others to get a task done in the work field. UCF has been a great learning experience even though I would choose to go to a smaller campus if I had the chance to do it all over again.

I have received a wonderful experience while attending college. I have met wonderful people that have improved my outlook on life. I have also learned many valuable experiences such as organization, an appreciation for time, and better study habits. Were it not for College, I would not have learned all of these things. I appreciate my school and enjoy every moment in their halls! I look forward to receiving my degree in Biology and taking that next step to why it has been valuable to attend: a degree and a career that I want and love!

I am geting ready to start school in the fall and this money would help me out so much, I am a single mother just wanting to go to school to get a better education for me and my son so I can raise him right .

My college experience has been great so far. i have gained some really awesome friends that i can see as my life long friends. I have also found excellent ways to study and take notes thanks to the many transition workshops they offer throughout the school year. My college experience has also taught be ways to network. many of my advisors emphasize that in an economy such as this, its not what you know, its who you know and who know you. It has been valuable for me to attend such a school like University of Central Florida because it has opened my eyes to such a diverse population which I'm sure will be the case when i get in the real world of responsibility. I also feel like my experience has been valuable because i have the ability to connect myself to some very important people that can possibly make a difference in my life for future job opportunity. Finally and most importantly, I have been learing new things everyday since i been at this school and thats really why I'm here, to learn, so I think the staff is doing a great job.

Out of my one and a half years of attendance at UCF I feel that I have received a plethora of valuable educational information, among other things. But I feel that the most valuable thing that I earned from this college is a certain maturaty that I never had before. I came here from a home where my parents always had food in the fridge, and clothes for me to wear, and a car for me to drive, and everything else. But the second I came to college I had to realize that I couldn't be the moocher that I was in high school, that I had to run my own life, and run it successfully. I have to admit that the thought of doing everything on my own and counting on myself at all times, rather than my parents, kind of scared me but now I'm so thankful for the oppurtunity to further myself as an individual. I now have a great student assistant job in the college of sciences at UCF, which I worked hard to earn, and I have grades that are getting better and better as I continue my college career. Thank you UCF.

I came into college not exactly sure what to expect. Was it going to be a party 24/7, was i going to like my roommate, or was i even going to make any friends? Being at the University of Central Florida has taught me so much. I've learned that not only does school educate you for your future, but it prepairs you for life. You meet so many different people which teachs you social skills that you will never lose. You learn to adapt to a strange environment and live with people you've never known before. I've learned to prioritize my life and put things that are important, like school, before things that are recreational, like clubbing. College has helped me find myself and find a healthy balence in my life. It is one experiance that i will never forget. College isn;t for everyone but in my opinion all the work and effort only helps you in the long run.

The college experience is something to be revered, for the most part. It enables a sense of responsibilitiy to truly grow, along with a sense of self. In no other place will a student be able to discover who they are and what they want in life, with the fervor that a college campus provides. Yes, there are parties, irresponsible living, and financial stuggles, but that is all undeniably small in comparison to the benefit of being in this environment. For me, the most important aspect of my college experience is my academic growth. I've always been what is colloquially known as a "nerd" or "geek," and that very fact has shaped who I am as a thinker. Mind you, I could not be happier with that title, and quite often revel in its merits. School is a part of who I am entirely, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Having attended a private college for a semester and dropping out, I was at a high disadvantage in the career field. After having my son and bouncing from job to job on barely any income, I knew something had to change. When visiting Ata they were warm and welcoming. I knew after talking to the finacial aid administrators that I could'nt let money be my crutch or excuse anymore. The ability to come to class only three days a week allows me time to be home with my family, time to work and still see my friends. Ata makes it easy for me. The professors are helpful and understanding, I enjoy coming to class to see them. The short ten month program gives me the push to keep going. I know soon I will have my diploma and can begin a career in the medical field, where I know I will have job stability. Its all thanks to Ata.

I have learned perseverance from my college experience. Right after high school I began to attend Pepperdine. However I dropped out before the semester was over because my financial aid fell through and my parents could not afford the expensive tuition. After that I attended El Camino College. When I got started attending this college I had my own car which my mother was paying for. However she was not one to depend on because whenever she feels like she can’t control a situation anymore she will abandons it. And she was trying to control me with the car. So when I decided to take control of my life she took the car and I could not get to school and work in time from the bus so I had to drop out for that semester and try again. But I knew I owed it to myself to get a degree. So I tried Long Beach State. But that didn’t work because I couldn’t work full time overnight and go to school full time. My grades suffered. Now I am starting over at Fullerton College where I finally found balance and have achieved a 4.0 GPA.

My college experience has been great. I have learned that there are so many opportunities in the world just waiting for me, I just have to do my part and finish my education. Finishing my education is really important to me because my biggest supporter has always been my mother and she recently went through a very rough experience. She was diagnosed with Stage 3C breast cancer my senior year in high school. Even though she was very sick she never missed any of my senior activities and she kept encouraging me to pursue my education. It would have been very easy for me to stop and just stay by her side but she kept me going. The lord has blessed us and she is doing great right now. Her doctor tells us that he never thought she would make it and she tells them she had to becuase her children need her. Not only am I continuing on with my education she also started back to college and just recieved her A.A. Degree. We are both on a track to a better future. Recieving the scholarship would help full my dream.

Out of my college experience here at the University of Central Florida, I have learned to manage time by myself and to be responsible. In the beginning of my college experience I didn’t realize that things get harder if I don’t work hard. After cramming through test and receiving average test scores I have learned to not procrastinate. I learned if you start strong and be consistent then finishing the semester won’t be as hard. I have also learned to choose my friends correctly and to not get influenced by fun activities around campus. Attending this university has been valuable to me because I have learned so much material I can apply towards my career and my personal life. This university can shape students with workshops for first generations and students in need. I have learned to network around my university and I have realized if I don’t work hard then my dreams won’t come true.

My college experience so far has been one filled with a vast array of valuable information. I have gained so much more out of this experience than I could have ever imagined. Not only have I been exposed to a phenomenal education but I have also surpassed some of life’s many tests which have taught some lifelong lessons. Being the first in my family to attend college I entered this experience not knowing what to expect or how to adjust. In the three years that I have been at The University of Central Florida I have learned how to take care of myself which has contributed in a major way to my newly found independence. I have also improved on my time management skills as well as prioritizing and I have learned that I have to take initiative and responsibility for brightening my future. It is valuable to attend college because without this experience I would not have learned how strong and truly motivated I am and I would not have been molded into the great, self sufficient woman that I am becoming. Furthermore, I would not have been exposed to such great opportunities anywhere else.

Overall and up to this point, my college experience has been very positive and eye opening. I've had to participate in community outreach already and I've only just begun my 2nd semster. There are a lot of resources that could help me develop my future career whichever it turns out to be and there is a lot to be offered to anyone as a student through clubs and other opportunities.

I personally went through a lot to get into a college in the United States being from Mexico, my dream was always attend to a college in the US. and be a part of the swim team as well. After a lot of effort and dedication I finially got enrolled into College and swim for it in 2010. This experience has made me think that anybody who really desires something and puts his mind into it and tries to achieve it to the best of their ability can make it. Although I've only been in college for a semester it has taught me a lot about how different people is, and how everyone has their own goals, unfortunatelly not everybody tries hard enough to achieve them and just conform with something that is 'good enough'. But, still I've found out that there is also a lot of people who really puts passion into what they want to do and achieve and actually get there.

Attending the University of Central Florida, I feel that I am getting an opportunity to enhance my future to become a well-rounded individual. UCF has given me a chance to learn and adopt new ways to better my educational foundation. It has made me a stronger, goal-oriented person that wants to further my career to maximize my life. It was valuable to attend such a prosperous college because it gave me a possibility to exercise responsibility to the fullest. It has also made education a top priority as a student. Not only has it enriched my education to the next level but it has also opened my eyes to prepare me to new and greater exhibitions.