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My college experience so far at the Univeristy of Central Florida has been amazing. The goal of the school is success so they make sure to push the students to the best that they can be. Attending the school has been enriching because I have learned the true meaning of hard work and I have met all types of people from different backgrounds because the school is quite large, also I have been to many fun events and have done all types of activities with our numerous clubs and recreation center. A major thing that I have learned since attending UCF was to not fall behind in my classes no matter how exhausted I was and to not give in to the temptations that many college students encounter. Instead I made sure to surround myself with good friends with as much drive as I do so while everyone else is out on Thursday nights, my friends and I are in having a game and study night. Determination, to me, is key and I make sure that nothing stands between my goal of success.

At the University of Central Florida it has taught me how to become not only a better student, but a better person. UCF is like a giant family to me, we may all come from different places but all come together on campus. It's diversity prepares you for the real world. I have learned all this within the three semesters I have attended UCF, I can only imagine what else I will get out of it.

My college experience to me is a preperation for the real world. You have instructors who are "bosses" and you have other students who are your "coworkers" in a sense. These people have taught me that learning is a social act. It requires thought, conversation and self-reflection. But mostly, the people who have helped me through college have given me support and help to know that college is what you make of it. I have learned that school is hard work, but can be mixed with campus activities and friends who make it a joy to continue learning. The knowledge i've gained not just in the class room, but on campus are so valuable to me. I have learned how to study, time management, how to get along with other people, but mostly I have learned that at the end of the day, I am the one who dictates my future, and now, I know that I am fully prepared for what the world has to throw at me.

I was never a good student in highschool and sadly I felt that the teachers in my highschool didn't have the drive to want to teach us. Only a few seemed to spark my attention and that was because they took a general interest in what I was doing and new that I could succeed if I put myheart into. Since attending college I have found many professors with this wonderful ability to engage their students and show their passion for what they are teaching. It has made me push myself so much harder and strive to do better even if I am struggling or the subject isn't something I found interesting. The teachers truely make the classroom and because of these instructors I have been pushing myself harder to achieve what I know I want and what I know I am capable of. Also I have found it difficult to get in touch with many advisors on campus when I work fulltime and I want to get back into education after finishing my degree and help those students who are like me. Those to who struggle daily with thier studies and balancing life outside of school.

I learned how to become responisble and learned how to manage my time wisely. I learned what the true value of a dollar is and that experience alone allowed me to go out, get two full time jobs and find my own place to live in. What I also learned was the value of school. One of my managers at my jobs has his BA in Science and yet he is a manager at a retail store. I knew then that I wanted to apply my degree to get ahead in life and better myself. I wanted to in turn become there boss because that is what education would do for me. Thanks for UCF I have grown as a person and it really made me realize what I want to do with my life and how I plan to make it happen.

I am attending Grayson County College in Denison, TX as a dual credit student. This experience has helped me a lot by how to study better. It also has helped learn how to work under a deadline. Grayson County College is a wonderful college to start out in.

Attending college has been the most awarding thing that I have ever done. I feel very good about myself and the goals that I have reached. It has taught me decipline and respect for my fellow classmates. It has taken me a long time because of having to support a home and raise my son at the same time. However, I would not trade this experience for anything. Teaching has always been apart of my life and stepping into this field of work is rewarding. This is the best way to give back to the community by becoming involve with the education of our children. Each child has a story and it is up to the teachers to help make it a successful one.

Before I attended the college I'm attending now, University of Central Florida, I attended a community college which later became a state college, Indian River State College. My experience their prepared me for the university I am attending now. I learned awesome study skills, note taking skills, and how to get myself more involved in campus activities. I've also learned how valuable community service is. My college experience taught me that note taking wasn't just copying the teachers notes directly from the powerpoint but also paying attention and being attentive in class. Learning note taking skills contributed to a great study habit which eventually lead to the 3.5 GPA I currently have. Being involved on campus was very valuable because I realized that staying updated on campus activities goes hand-in-hand with volunteer work and giving back to the community. College taught me not to be selfish with my time while at the same time keeping up with my grades.

If anything, my college experience has taught me that I don't know myself as well as I thought I did. I thought I would be going to school to learn about the subjects taught in class, but surprisingly, I have learned much about who I am. College has made me question everything I thought I knew, and has made me criticallly think about how the choices I make, become who I am. College has taught me to consider both points of view of a situation before jumping to any conclusions; to be open-minded to new ideas or concepts that I would have automatically rejected in the past; to learn about others before judging their character; and most of all, college has given me a thirst to learn: not only about my class materials, but about the world around me. Thinks like politics, world news, philosophy, etc, interest me now more than ever.

From attending University of Central Florida, I have gotten a network system that will continue even after graduation. The professors are great and really are experienced in the field in which they teach. I am getting my money's worth of information from this university. The most valuable thing about attending this university is the very large network system that comes with it. Times are getting hard, economically, and graduating students now have to compete for one job. University of Central Florida provides an enormous amount of clubs and organizations that helps students achieve the extra needed to set them above the rest of the fellow graduates in the world.

I have gotten a better understand of different subjects in college. I have become more responsible. I have to take care of myself and my dog now rather than my mom and stepfather taking care of me. I have become more independent, more active and more focused on my studies.

Throughout my educational career, I never felt as if going to school was worthwhile. Everyday I would go through the same routine that consisted of waking up, seeing the same people, going to classes, and feeling as if I learned a minimum amount. After I got accepted into the University of Central Florida, I was excited and hopeful that I would finally be able to learn in a different environment. After a few weeks of attending my new school, I was surprised about how much information I had absorbed without even realizing I was learning at all! I never felt so enthusiastic about going to school before! When my first semester of college ended, I had done wonderful in all of my classes. I also became active in campus activities, which made it easier than ever to find friends. On top of that, I lost a few pounds by eating healthier and going to the gym everyday, which ultimately gave me more energy for schoolwork. Being a student at UCF has been one of the best experiences of my life. If it weren’t for this educational experience I would have never become the improved person I am today!

Before attending UCF I had an ideaof what I wanted to do in life but from the time I have started her up until now, I have learned to become a more effective, efficient, forceful, and outspoken student. This experience has encouraged me beyond wanting to fufill my wildest dreams of owning my own clinical practice. Attending UCF, has enlightened me to reality of what I call "LIFE". It was definately a reality check for me because I was NOT used to the class, and school size. Taking different classes within my major has contributed to my decision. Meeting new people has been exuberant at least in my classes that is. In efforts to get involved on campus, I have taken action to do so, but I strongly feel like the organizations are not what they stand for. I like to be sociable but I like my personal life seperate. It has been valuable to attend UCF because I have put in time and money into my education. I can't turn back now or I will lose everything that means the most to me, my education.

What have I gotten out of my college experience, I have received many memories. I have met people who will become life long friends. I'm learning alot and storing the information I've learned to be applied to the real world. It is valuable that I attend college because its helping me reach my goal. I'm living my dream and learning how to become a doctor in the future.

For me college has been where I can finally make a name for myself. As a child I was always the "other" Drazin. My sister, Danielle, was three years ahead of me in school and we usually ended up with the same teachers. No matter what class it was I always had something to live up to and I was usually falling short. Danielle was more outgoing with her teachers and created more of a relationship with them, so when it came to me, I would always receive the same question, "Why aren’t you more like your sister?" Although my college career is short lived, I have already been able to grow. Now when I meet someone it’s not, "Oh, aren’t you Dani's brother?" I can finally be the first Drazin in a campus and make a name for myself rather than having to live up to one.

My college experience has been extremely valuable to me. My mother only attended college for a year when she was my age and then went back to school to get her Bachelor's Degree at age 40. Watching how difficult it was for her to complete college level coursework and raise two children and run a household has really inspired me to make to most of my college experience while I am young and have limited responsibilities and a supportive family. While in college I have greatly expanded my group of friends, and though programs I have particpated in I have learned to make the most of my talents, in particular leadership through the LEAD Scholars program and my Public Relations (which is my major) skill in the PR Club on campus, QUOTES. I am less afraid to try new things, as I was very timid in high school. I see so many success stories on my campus every day and with the positive momentum that is all around me, it is impossible not to enjoy the UCF experience.

I consider my education to be much more valuable than my college experience. With the economy being in such bad shape and the competition for jobs constantly increasing, it is important to get as much experience and education as you can get to make your self a serious competitor.

The best lesson I have learned in college was taught to me by first programming Professor, Lawrence Meyer, from Miami Dade College. He didn't just teach me programming. He taugh me something that i still carry with me and has helped me to learn more and more about programming on my own. His Philosophy is "The student must be taught how to learn and how to think.". That is the way he taugh. He never "spoon fed us" information, like other teachers do, which motivated me to learn on my own. Now, i know many other computer languages, because he taugh me to not depend on anyone to "spoon feed me" anything. Only 3 of 10 computer languages I know where taugh to me in school, for the other 7 i picked up books, learned the concepts, and practiced them. In conclusion, college has been valuable to attend because it has taugh me to be self-motivated, and self-sufficient, in every aspect of my life, professional and personal.

I come from a large family but I was home schooled in a small town throughout the majority of high school thus I had a small view of the world. Attending here at the University of Central Florida has allowed me to expand my grasp of life and of the world around me. I have been given the gracious opportunity to pursue an education and career that I love and because of this opportunity I have been able to define who I am and what my morals, thoughts, and ethics truly are. I also have gained an education which I believe is an aspect of American life that is undervalued. I am blessed to live in a country that has made education available (not cheap) and because of this education I have the opportunity a career that I look forward to pursuing.

My college expereince has helped to shape me into the wonderful young woman that I am becoming. I have learned more information than I could have ever imagined and I have been given more career opportunities then I would have ever expected. My professors have worked with me individually in order to help me to further grasp course material and to pursue future career endeavors. This university encourages students to strive to be their absolute best and create opportunities for ourselves. I strongly believe that I would not be in such a great position in life if I did not attend this college. I see great value in education and encourage anyone to receive an education or continue with one. Knowledge is power and the best way to success is to gain it with your intellegence. Attending college has also helped me figure out who I am as a person and guided me toward not only my true best friends, but my future bridesmaids.

When I left home to attend the University of Central Florida I was more closed minded, shy, and had no clue what I really wanted to do with my life. almost all my friends had attended their Freshman year while I was home at a community college trying to save up money. Now that I am a Knight my self confidence has improved and it is easier for me to talk to new people. Now that I am off on my own, it has been easier to expand my horizons by meeting new people and experiencing new thing that I would not have had the chance to do back in my small hometown. In my opinion, I am a better person since attending the University of Central Florida.

It is hard to sum up my college experiences and what exactly I have learned from my time here, but I think it is adequate to say that I have learned a lot about myself and others while attending this university. Before coming to UCF, I knew I liked talking to other people and hanging out with people from different cultures than my own, but after attending football and basketball games, and concerts here at school, I have really learned social skills and how to make friends. These networking skills I have picked up will be crucial once I enter the business world and even help my social life. Had I not learned these skills I probably would not attend school functions and only focus on my academics, thus leading to an unappealing time here at school.

During my college experience I have not only made many long lasting friendships, but also gained relationship with people who work in my field of study. I am an education major. Studying at the University of Central Florida has given me the opportunity to meet people who can help me get a job in the future. I believe that UCF is a great school to attend in order to benefit my official goal of becoming a teacher. Attending UCF feels more like a family relationship then just any school. The faculty members actually care about bettering your future in any way possible. They want to see you succeed and reach your personal goals. I value every minute I attend UCF, primary because I know it will assist my future in becoming an efficient teacher.

Throughout my college experience at the University of Central Florida, I have learned how all of the components of UCF's creed help me to become not only a better student, but a better person. I value every second I have in the classroom, because of my opportunities to learn as much as I can. Coming from a family in which I am the only one to attend college in three generations, I take my education very seriously. I have been given the chance of a lifetime by being excepted to UCF and knowing that I will be going into a great profession with a degree from a grade A college is what makes my experiences at UCF so valuable.

I transferred from Florida Atlantic University in search of the “college experience.” One of the many advantages of having a college experience is learning independence, money, and time management. Living on my own compelled me to budget my money and to prioritize my wants. Living on my own a home-cooked-meal was a scarce commodity, so I was forced to learn to cook. Another benefit of living on campus is meeting people and building a lifetime relationship. My friends are my family away from home. I am privileged to meet a diverse population. At home I met different people but our experiences and environment were similar, but at college I meet people with diverse backgrounds, culture, experience and environment. I am now equipped with a wealth of knowledge to deal with diverse people. Due to the different activities that are offered on campus, I am now a better public speaker, listener, leader, community volunteer, entertainer, open-minded and receptive of other views and opinions, and most of all a better U.S. citizen. It’s a self enhancing experience that I could not gain anywhere else. It builds character and develops a well rounded person.

My past school experiences have always tarnished my thoughts on education. In the past few months of attending UCF, I have never been more motivated, never studied harder, and never done this well in my college years. My procrastination habits have diminished and replaced with timeliness and good work ethic. This experience has changed my thought process and life and I could not be more greatful.

The University of Central Florida is exactly where it says it is "central" and therefore its not too far for student who already live in Florida like me, yet providing enough distance to be independent. Another very rewarding aspect of UCF is the fact that they have a club or organization for anything your heart desires. Want to be in a Gaming Club? Have it. Want to be involved in the community? There's numerous options. Sports? There's an intermural league for basically everything from corn hole to flag football. With the diversity shown at UCF there's no way you can't fit in. With such differences between students you can almost bet with a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certainty they offer your desired major.

I have had a wonderful experience so far at UCF. I am active in both of my majors, journalism and psychology. I am a member of SPJ and also currently in my second internship in the journalism field. UCF is a great school and a great support system. Financially my parents recently had to close a business they had opened due to the down fall in the economy. Unfortunately this has affected me greatly. I have a small job on campus but it is definitely not paying any of my big bills. This scholarship would help tremendously. If there is any of information, resume, clips or anything else you may need to consider me for this scholarship I would gladly send. Thank you!

My experience with college so far has been enlightening. I have found myself pursuing my goal in life to be an educated woman in this day and age that can make a difference in the lives of young kids and teens i hope to teach soon. College has given me the oppurtunity to dream bigger then i have ever had. To know I can achieve so many things if I work hard to reach the goals I've set for myself. I enjoy school and the teachers I have been privileged to have. Also to meet so many different students in many different stages in their lives, even the beautiful cultures we all have. UCF is an experience for a lifetime, I am so happy I choose this school and I'm sure I will accomplish many more things; but this is the beginning of my career and life. There’s so many things we can do with our lives, some lead us nowhere, but with the skills I am learning here a will be more then just all right. Its worth the longs days we study and one day I’ll look back proud of what I’ve done.

Since beginning my college experience at the University of Central Florida, I have discovered many new things about myself that I otherwise may not have realized and overcome. When living on your own for the first time, simple life skills come unexpectedly to light, such as time-management, your level of responsibility, ease of communication with others, and the realities of the cruelty of the world. Knowing these things are crucial to living life on your own without guidance, and have helped me tweak my behavior so as to become more able to take care of myself and in the future, possibly children and a family. It is more likely that a person should find themselves alone and without help, then constantly aided in their every dilemma. Therefore, I believe that attending the University of Central Florida has been valuable in preparing me for what lies ahead, and I am daily stepping away from shelter and toward the real world.

Attending UCF was more than being in a classroom. I was a varsity athlete, worked for UCF, have done research here, participated in Greek life, and joined professional societies and made some of the best friends I will ever have. I did all of this in three years, kept my GPA up, and had a thriving social life. This school has helped show me many different kinds of people and how to interact with them. As a current MBA student, I can't thank UCF enough for that. I am more than well prepared to enter the work force and be successful. UCF offers so much and those of us willing to take advantage have our lives changed. I am a better person and better professional because of UCF.

I have gathered a stronger sense of self and my purpose in life. I have solidified the fact that I want to be a doctor and realized that I want to become more involved in philanthropic and charitable organizations. I have also had many memorable social interactions and a sense of freedom and responsibility that I didn't have prior to attending college.

I have gotten so much out of attending the University of Central Florida that it is hard to put into two hundred words. UCF has made it easier for me to finish my degree by the huge array of classes offerred online. It has also enriched my college experience by allowing me the opportunity to involve my family in the plethera of free student activities. I am a single parent that works full-time, attends college three-quarters to full-time each semester, and I am an involved parent of an advanced and actively involved eight grader. With so many classes offerred online at UCF, I am able to work on my school work while attending my daughter's softball games and other school involved activities. My college experience has not only set a positive example with my daughter, but it has allowed her to see first hand, how much fun it can be and how much of a positive difference it can make in our lives as well. With the completion of my degree in the Fall of 2011, I will have a much better chance of promoting out my current position and into a much better paying one.

I have learned a lot about myself throughout my previous college experiences. I started college directly out of high school only because my parents wanted me to go. I was not ready and I was a failure. I then moved back home and took a few classes here and there at a community college in town. I ended up getting pregnant half way through the semester and did not do well after that. While these sound like bad experiences, they were the best experiences for me to go through. It made me realize what I was ready to handle and what I could not face at that time. Also, being out of school and working a full-time job showed me how important school was to having a quality career and also being a good example for my son. I am now married with two children and I want to be a solid example for them. Having them watch me go through college shows them dedication and proves to them how valuable school is.

I went to Valencia Community College from 2006 to 2010. The most important thing I got out of my college experience was to believe in myself and that I am capable of doing more than I think. When I started, I was part of the EAP (English for Academic purposes ) program for almost two years. It was the prerequisite to star college classes. I considered quitting many times because I was not seeing an ending, and it was affecting my finances. However, I overcome the language barrier, and I was able to graduate from Valencia. Moreover, I am the first one of my family attending to University. It has been valuable to attend to college because I am more prepared for life. I had gain knowledge in different subjects, and I have learned things that I will be able to use in my daily life and I will never forget. Such as, write and speak proper English, and to understand the U.S government. Now, I am able to understand many situations that are happening around the world. Being part of Valencia was a wonderful experiences because it though me that with determination and discipline I can accomplish my goals.

Going to college is something that every one c=should do. It has taught me discipline and hardwork.

Going back to school after 12 years in the work force was a very hard and humbling thing to do. I have learned that no matter what happens in life you must be flexible and able to adapt to any situation. School has taught me that I don’t have to be a certain age to learn and to enjoy earning a degree for the first time in my life. Jobs come and go but the piece of paper I am working toward can never be taken away from me.

Attending college has made me grow into the much more mature adult I am now compared to the kind of young adult I was when I first became a legal adult. My college experience has made me recognize life isn’t about doing things I need to do when I want to do them but when I am suppose to. It has made me learn procrastinating is the worst quality to have. It has been of tremendous value to attend college because it has made me a real woman. I also get a great deal more of respect from people I meet when I tell them I am a college student. College is not just excellent for giving students an education but just as well at helping them become a better person, adult, and most of all a much happier individual. There is nothing of greater value to anyone than a college experience, and this is coming from someone who has difficulties in a college setting due to my learning disabilities. The college experience will do nothing but good in a person’s life.

Every child dreams about what they will be when they grow up. As I went through school, those dreams changed continuously. A few years ago when I started applying for colleges, those dreams started to become a reality. I went and visited several colleges and I had finally found the one for me, University of Central Florida. Although I had found my dream college, the question of “What do I want to be when I grow up?” was still in debate. This question has been up for debate ever since I was a little girl. College has allowed me to discover who I really am and what I am meant to do in my life. Going to college has basically changed my life. I grew up in a small town in NY. Going to such a large University in a different state was a huge change for me, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. In the past year, I have been able to get very involved within my college and the community, meet some amazing people, and find the right major for me, Hospitality Management. College, for me, is a dream come true.

From the first time I visited the University of Central Florida in the ninth grade, I knew I wanted to go there. This dream became a reality when I was accepted into this prestigious university and from the moment i moved into my dorm on campus, it has been as incredible as I imagined. The school is a vibrant melting pot, filled with ambitious students and passionate teachers, not to mention fantastic school spirit. So far, I have gotten so much out of UCF, I joined a wonderful sorority filled with over a 100 inspirational women who are as goal-oriented as I am, I have gotten involved with community service, and I have expanded my independence to new heights. The most valuable part of attending was realizing my potentional when I achieved straight A's my first semester, it was very difficult but it was the most rewarding feeling I have ever experienced.

So far, through my college experience I have gotten a large amount of motivation to want to succeed in all that I try. At first, I didnt think I was going to be able to afford college because my father wasn't working and my mom had bills to pay. Luckily, finacial aid lent me a helping hand and my dad got hired as a manager at a feed store! I now had the opportunity to begin attending the community college here in Tucson, AZ. College is providing me with tons of information that would be very difficult to find on my own; not to mention the support I am also getting from my teachers. I am now seeking more valuable information being taught at the U of A; I plan on transfering for the fall semester of 2011.

So far my college experience has shown me a lot. I have learned not only to be more independent but also how to interact with others in a new way. When I go to school I know that all the other students are there for the same reason as me, to better their education and to plan for their future. In college students can pick any one subject that interest them and study it for the rest of their lives. College has shown me that there are many ways for people to get the most out of their lives and that they are willing to really push themselves to get where they want to be. I have learned that possibilities really are endless and whether you want to be an anthropologist studying the music of the world or an engineer designing new ways to explore space there is a specific path to get to your goal. I have learned that the path is often filled with questions and obstacles, but as long as you know what is right for you anything is possible and there is always someone with a helping hand to lend.

I am currently enrolled in UCF College of Nursing and this program has opened my eyes to the community around me. After living in this area my entire life, I've learned more about my community in one semester than I did in 20 years. The clinicals I attend and the volunteer projects I sign up for are driven to help the needy that most people overlook. In my college experience I have learned a deeper depth of compassion and caring I ever thought possible. I've learnedthere are actually children in this society that have never even seen a tooth brush, but I quickly fixed that. I've taken care of a dying, young woman that would normally be running around healthy if she had insurance. I've seen DCF investiage physically abusive mothers. I've offered medical help to a homeless veteran that was once attacked by a bear, as well as shot in the head. UCF has been valuable to my life because my eyes have been opened to a world I was totally oblivious to three semesters ago. I have learned to appreciate my life, and I have learned to help others appreciate theirs.

It is hard to express in words the value of my experience thus far, without running the risk of belittling it. My college experience has benefited me in countless ways, all of which I could not be more grateful for. Besides the assumed benefits of academic development, I have gained so much education outside the typical classroom. I have developed socially, professionally, and have gained a passion for seizing opportunity that I did not know I had the potential to possess. The opportunities offered to me, such as holding leadership roles on campus, or taking on internships in my chosen profession, have sculpted me to seek further opportunity in all my endevors. Most Importantly, I have gained a sense of independence that has prepared me for my future. The independence that I have gained has gone beyond just learning to cook for myself, do my laundry, and handle my finances, but has actually aided me in the development of who I am as an individual and what goals I strive for. My college experience has been a valuable tool providing me with the poise and confidence necessary to succeed not only in the workplace, but in all aspects of life.

My college experience has taught me to have faith in my own abilities and that it is ok to follow a dream no matter how old you are. I enrolled at UCF after I finished my A.A. at a local community college, though I had a high GPA I did not have the confidence in myself to think that I could get into a major university. After I got accepted my confidence shot up, I was able to come on campus and explore. Up until that point I had done all my classes online so I would not have to find my way through a campus or be in a crowded classroom. I do not particularly care to be in crowds. My college experience has given me the confidence to not only come to campus to participate in a face to face class but to actually follow my lifelong dream of becoming an anthroplogist. Since I have gotten into UCF I have had the confidence to give public lectures on anthropology and have maintained a 4.0 GPA. This experience has changed my life for the better.

The University of Central Florida is a great, diverse place for education and one's social life. The school is filled with academic, financial, work, and social resources for students to take advantage of. It is a fun and exciting university to attend, and one where I have learned much. I have met lots of awesome people who I now can call my friends. The university also offers over 400 clubs for students to participate in and feel a part of something that matters to them. The professors are engaging and enjoy teaching their respective subjects. There are experts in the field that teach at this school, so we know the knowledge we are gaining is highly valuable and can be applied to our current world. I believe the school challenges students academically as well as presenting them with numerous opporutnities in order to succeed. And the campus is wonderful; very modern and diverse! I am extremely proud to be a knight and a very happy student and young adult attending this school. I am glad I picked UCF as my number one choice school; I would not have it any other way.

College has given me the best time of my life. I have made the best of friends, had the best of teachers, and have learned the best of skills to help me succeed in reaching my goals. My friends are my superheroes; they save me from the stresses of school. Whether it is to just decompress and relax or to get out and have a good time, their presence alone takes away my troubles. My teachers have challenged me to really use my potential. In addition to providing plenty of study materials, they have provided me with the knowledge to be a competitive candidate in today’s job market. My skills acquired keep me in the top of my class. For example, time managing necessary to keep up with school work, community service, stay involved, sleep, prepare meals, have a social life, and exercise has been crucial to my success and sanity. The greatest experiences of my life have come from college.

I have learned so much valuable information in college. I know I will be more than prepared to begin my teaching career when I graduate college. My college experience has also helped me grow as a person, mature and find out more about myself. My school has also given me a sense of community and ownership.

As a freshman, I haven’t had nearly as much time as I would like to experience everything at UCF. Despite this, so far I have learned a lot in my classes, especially in the fields of mathematics and computer science. I feel that I have been able to greatly increase my human capital through my education. However, what I feel I have gained the most of during my short time in college is that of a real sense of independence. I initially thought that my first few weeks away from home were going to be scary. I didn’t know what I was going to do by myself! Shortly, however, I became comfortable with my surroundings and I decided to go job hunting, unfortunately with no result. I began summer classes worried that I would never get hired anywhere. Then I discovered the on campus book store was hiring temporary workers. I quickly filled out an application, and later on had my first real job interview, and to my surprise, I was hired on the spot! That experience in itself is what I believe was the biggest value I have gotten out of my time at UCF so far.

College has taught me that it's just fine to be whoever you want to be. In high school, it was all about fitting in and buying the latest, most trendy, thing to wear and watching the 'cool' shows on TV. At college, no one really notices what brand you wear, and you're going to find at least a hundred other people who watch the same obscure British comedy that you do and want to talk about it. College is liberating, you're free to fly in whatever direction you want to fly.