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The most valuable information anyone could have given me is to live in the present. I came to school in a long-distance relationship that quickly became time-consuming and draining. I was so determined that this relationship was the only solace among my chaotic existence that I spent the majority of my freshman year making long-distance phone calls or staring at my cell phone reading incoming text messages. When I finally looked up to see the world around me, I felt excitement at the possibility of my life turning into something I had previously only dreamed of; fun, interesting, full of meaningful friendships. My boyfriend could not understand when I started considering alternative opinions or participating in new activities. Inside, I could sense that I was morphing because of my surroundings, but I suppressed new inclinations for fear of my boyfriend's constant jealousy-ridden, judgmental statements. When I finally broke off the relationship later that year, I became free to become whoever I was compelled to be. Three years later, I feel grounded and accomplished, all because one day in February, I made the brave choice to allow myself the opportunity to grow as a human being.

I would make sure I knew exactly what I was wanting to do in my career before I started school so I woud not have wasted all the time and money I have invested. I would make sure that I was aware there would be nothing I wanted to do with the degree I choose starting out pursing and not to let others influence me on a career that was not interesting to me. I would also educate myself more on the real world, the availability of jobs, and the challenge that exists in trying to get a job in todays society. Finally, I would remind myself of how expensive school is so I would not have wasted all the time and money and put myself so behind in debt. I also would have tried more on getting finacial help and with scholarships to help pay for school.

Keep doing what you're doing. You're a stong individual with a vision for your future, stick to what you love and you'll do amazing in college. Don't pursue an education path that has good job prospects, instead follow your passion. You know liturature is the path for you. Remember that as you go to college, and don't think that you have to be stuck in one subject area. Explore what interests you, but always remember to stay focused on what you're truly passionate about. It may seem difficult, but your dream of becoming a writer and literary theorist is possible, you can do it.

I would tell myself to have an open mind and explore the many options a higher education has to offer. Many people come out of high school looking to join a profession that will make them rich later in life. Yet what many students don't realize is that there are so many different professions out there and having a narrow mindset is essentially limiting their career options. The last piece of advice I would tell myself is to explore careers, find one that fits your personality and what you like to do, and puruse that career. Although you might not become a millionare, you will enjoy going to work everyday and be a happier person because of this, becaus as we have heard so many times before, money doesn't buy happiness.

The most important advice I could give myself is to find balance. With a full load of classes and homework, seemingly endless opportunities to get involved on campus, hundreds of people to meet, laundry to wash and errands to run, and people willing to hang out all hours of the day, it can be very easy to overschedule yourself. I would encourage myself to prioritize. Pick a few commitments that are most important and get fully involved, rather than giving a half-hearted effort to a wider variety of activities. Remember that sleep and healthy eating habits are necessary if you don't want to burn yourself out! Another important piece of advice is knowing that it's ok to miss family and old friends, but the more you focus on enjoying each new adventure, the more you will realize how much you love college. Also, stay true to your values. It is perfectly acceptable to say "no" to anything that makes you uncomfortable. Many people try to change themselves in college. This is great if you become more like the person you want to be. If you are genuine, you will find people who respect who you are.

I have learned a lot through my two years of college. I feel like some of the lessons were only ones that I could learn in college and would not have helped me in the same way if I had known them as a high school senior. For others, that is not the case. I wish that I would have been more prepared for scheduling in college. I found out quickly that students need to be flexible with their schedules. In high school, you basically get the classes that you want, but in college, it doesn’t work that way. I became very stressed the first time that I created a schedule, because I did not get any of the classes that I wanted, but it worked out in the end. The other major lesson that I wish I knew ahead of time was how to manage the extra activities that I joined as a freshman. I wanted to get involved in everything, but to put all my effort into all those activities became too much. I wish that I had picked a selective few activities as a freshman rather than stressing myself out by rushing into too many commitments.

I wouldn't change anything except prepare mentally to the transition. In college everyone treat me as an adult, even though I don't feel like one. I probably should work on that. It's also pretty hard to have that much homework, so I would study more to don't have problems with understanding the material in classes. Other than that I think college is a real amazing experience, no matter what others say and no matter how cliche it sounds. It's different but no one can fully prepare by not being a college student. Real life starts the very first day you come to college.

Don't worry about the money right now. Go with your gut feeling that this is going to be the best school for you, and stick with that mentality. You are making the right choice, and you should own that. Scholarships will eventually come, and if you keep trying your hardest everything will work out in the end. Don't feel guilty for choosing the school you know you were meant to be at. The experience you are going to have is going to make you forget about all those worries. So, I repeat, don't worry. You'll definitely be happy with your choice.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” I told the curious, yet ecstatic teenager, “Always persevere no matter what curveballs are thrown at you. “Thanks for the advice,” Wayne said, “but I’m just so stoked to finally go to UC Riverside and have a worry-free time of my life. I mean, I can handle college!” His excitement and fervor of college suddenly reminded me of how excited and naïve I really was for college, but then I suddenly remembered how I slacked off in college with no definite direction in mind, which led to my fateful dismissal from that university. I had to break it to my younger self: “Wayne, please see the bigger picture of why you are going to a university” I said, “I have to warn you that college will throw you a lot of curve balls if you think that college is only to have fun. If you don’t change your negative and unmotivated attitude for academics, then you will get the boot from your university.” “Wait! How do you know all this?” he questioned me. I advised, “You’ll see, if you don’t listen to me.”

I would remind myself to take risks and be more adventurous. Always make sure to step out of your comfort zone and be open to change, embrace it. Sometimes we get caught up in our own insecurities that we resort to settling and doing things just because there comfortable. Get up in the morning and smile, smile all day, instead of keeping a serious face on because it doesn't only dampen your day but everyone elses. Don't stress yourself out because things always have a way of working out.

Cheyenne, sit down. We need to talk. In a short amount of time, your whole world is going to feel like it has turned upside down. The social life of college is going to come as a complete and utter shock to you. You have these wonderful groups of close-knit friends right now, and you're all starting to say to each other how you can't live without them and how you'll keep in touch no matter what. Unfortunately, you are all lying. Once they're off to college, all of your now-best friends are going to need to find their place in their new world--and that's okay. It will be for your benefit in the end. For the entirety of your first quarter, you're going to feel alone. But join every club you can and, I promise, you'll pull out of it because you'll meet more people and remember what you love. College is lonely. That's just the way it is. But think of it this way: you're learning to be independent. You're starting to define yourself as not a member of a group, but an individual.

Knowing what I know now, there are so many things that I would have wanted someone to tell me. I needed to just relax and really appreciate the time I had left in high school. It was such a unique time in a persons life when they are going to school with kids that have been in their lives since kindergarden. I took that for granted and forgot that these people in my senior class knew me, really knew me as who I was. When you go to college you are starting over. You are meeting all new people and re-establishing yourself as who you want to be. I needed to be reassured that everything was going to work out. I was so worried that I wasn't going to be happy or that I wasn't going to meet new good friends, that I forgot to enjoy the time I had left at home in my hometown. There are so many new adventures in the future that with my last summer underway I wish I could of realized that I had plenty of time to stress later on and I just needed to enjoy my time left.

Prepare yourself academically more meaning read more to be prepared for the workload of readings. And write more as well.

I would tell myself to look for more oppurtunities to get financial aid, because the more that is avalible the more oppurtunities you will have. For example, if I had more financial aid I could have lived on campus and had more oppurtunites to connect to my fellow students. I also wouldn't have had to worry as much about how i am going to pay for school.

So far I have got alot out of going to college! I have made new friends, but am still trying to decide what I want my career to be. Going to college has allowed me to be a lot more outgoing. In high school I was always one of the shy kids who didn't say anything. College has made me step up and take control of what I want to acheive. College has shown me that I am capable of acheiveing any goals that I want, and that I don't have to have a fear of people. Since going to college I have decided to do some volunteer work at a state park. My college has been valuable because if I graduate I will be the first person in my moms side to have graduated. It has also showed me new things that I didn't get to learn in high school, like how to write proper MLA papers. Most important is that I am enjoying myself, and plan on doing my best to make sure that I get what type of experience I want. Thank you for allowing me to apply for the scholarship.

“Whoever thought of putting a whole bunch of 18 to 20 year olds to live and learn together must have been crazy,” jokes Professor Addler. I have work in the morning and A’s to earn. “It's ok,” Akua assures me, “I don’t drink either.” Saying NO is NOT hard. BMI stands for Bias Motivated Incidents and as a Resident Assistant I have to look out for them. Not everyone’s going to like me, but I have something to say and I don’t have to plunge my head into a toilet right after I do. Juggling 40 hours of work a week and 18 credits does occasionally leave me sick, however. It’s easier to say YES. My carpet reeks of last night and the coffee I have to wake up to make a line of sleepy kids. Shoes time my hands as I ring up one more caramel latte and go over ‘contractarian and rights-based cosmopolitanism’ in my head. 3 Falls, 2 Winters, 2 Springs. Mummy, you don’t know me anymore, but I know myself now. It’s ok to fail sometimes. That’s what makes working to win worth so much more!

I've gotten so much out of my brief time spent in college thus far. I've learned to push myself to try new things and not get discouraged quite as easily. I have learned how important it is to make a good first impression and have an impressive resume. I learned how to take care of things myself without relying on my parents as much. I've learned that hard work and persistence pays off, especially when times get tough. Having a good relationship with professors is another great tool which can definitley come in handy. Most of what I've learned in college have been general life lessons, and things I didn't necessarily learn in the classroom.

When I first began applying to colleges I wanted to go to Stanford University. When I didn’t get in I was crushed. I no longer had any desire to pick a college and sort of just went where I though I would be the least unhappy. I was accepted to the Pioneer Leadership Program (PLP) and ended up at the University of Denver. The first few weeks I had so many mixed feelings. I was happy to be independent but I felt so out of place… I wasn’t in Stanford. However, one night my whole floor (we’re all in PLP) went to a terrible Mexican restaurant and I realized I was home. The University of Denver has become my home. The people here are amazing and each of them brings out the best in me. I have learned so much about myself and who I hope to be some day. I truly believe everything happens for a reason. Here at the University of Denver I am not only learning what to learn but how to learn it. It took me a while to figure it out; but I finally know…I am in the right place.

Being from North Carolina and attending college in Colorado I have already gained many things from my college experience. The most import thing I have gained is my independence and maturity. Being so far from home I have made the transition from a naive boy to a mature man. Being on your own with the pressure to succeed makes you grow up fast. I have become a more diligent organized worker and my education is definitely my priority. Because when it comes down to it this is the beginning of the rest of my life and mistakes I make now will definitely affect me in the future, and with my aspirations I cannot afford to have any speed bumps in the road that I could have avoided. This experience has just begun and I have already noticed how valuable it will be when completed. College was always in my master plan to succeed and now that I am experiencing it I am glad that from a kid I was guided in this direction by my parents. As I continue on my college journey i plan on seizing the day and exhausting every opportunity I am presented with.

College has given me the opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge. It has also given me the chance to reach my goals, without education I would not be able to attend medical school. I feel that college is truly vital and the many experiences it has given me will help me in the future. Attending DU has given me knowledge, guidance, internships, and close friends. I have been able to learn from each one of my classes, there has not been one class that I have not gained knowledge. Also, being a part of the cheerleading squad has allowed me to come outside of my box and really experience the excitement and social aspect of college. The teachers at DU are extremely helpful and have a true passion for educating students, which makes class exciting to attend. College has given me confidence in who I am, knowledge that continues to grow, and the enjoyment of a close-knit college environment.

My first quarter here, I took amazingly interesting and fun classes that inspired me to find my major (cognitive neuroscience). I have also been able to express and apply my deep love for music here by joining a jazz big band just for fun. One of the best things here that I got involved in was joining the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. I have met many fun, intelectual, moral, and hard working people not only in my fraternity but all across campus that I am priveledged to call my friends. I feel that there is so much that is waiting to be explored (intelectually, socially) here at DU that I want to be a part of. This college experience for me, so far, has let me be completely independent for the first time in my life. And through that i have gained huge insight into myself, as well as the world around me. I have become more responsible (socially, ethically), more efficient with my time, and more dilegent in my work. I feel that because of DU, I have and will continue to grow in ways that will not only benefit myself, but also my community and my fellow man.

I am currently both attending Dutchess community college and working full time as the stock manager of a family owned furniture store, in order to pay for living expenses and tuition. This has taught me to be self reliable and more focused, as I have begun to value my time and money more than ever. I have the chance to learn what I want to, and plan to go on to a four year school after one more semester. I have learned a lot about different subjects, but also learned how to manage my time, and to be productive in all aspects of my life. Being an independent means it is tough for me to work enough to support myself, and go to school full time, but it has taught me that I can accomplish anything I really put my time and effort into. I feel that this is one of the most important things I have gotten out of my college experience so far.

The college experience is unlike anything else. While it has its challenges, it is the most rewarding, life changing adventures anyone can embark on. Everything is new and different. It provides so many new experiences that shape a student's future adult life. One of the most rewarding experiences is the exposure to many people with so many different ideas. Joining a sorority was a great way to meet new people from all over the country, and even all over the world. Talking to them, and really connecting with them as sisters has showed me a compassion for others and opened my eyes to the diversity out there. It has also made me more social and more comfortable meeting new people. In high school, it was easy to get grouped into a clique with friends all similar to you, with similar experiences and lives. In college, I am free to talk to whomever I want and hang out with so many different people.The ability to connect with people very different from me is a life skill that will be crucial to future successes. I will always credit the college expericence for this valuble life skill.

College is an adventure worthy of Indiana Jones. So far, it’s a hell of trip that only promises to get better. It is an experience which has and continues to catalyze my intellectual and emotional maturity and individuality. It exposes me to information and experiences that are as alien and awesome as Superman. However, it would be a cliché and a lie to claim that College has opened my eyes. They were already open and devouring what they could. College has not opened my eyes; it has turned on the lights. It has illuminated people and ideas that fascinate and captivate me. I have seen things that are confusing and unfamiliar but require examination, which in turn breeds appreciation. At times, the light has been focused directly on me, exposing my dogmas’ ugly faces and requiring reevaluations. But, no matter what I have seen or how bright the light has been, I have never been tempted to close my eyes. I have become addicted to the light in all its intensities and variations. I am unable and unwilling to turn off the light and that, I think, is the beauty of college.

In my college experience, I have gaind self-confidence and accomplished goals that I did not believe I could reach. I am excited to learn and with each new semester the smile on my face grows bigger. If I stay on the path I am on now, I may actually graduate with honors. That is something no one in my family has ever accomplished. Attending school has been valuable to my future and my daughters, because I know that I will get a good job and be able to help her on her journey through college some day. If I could go back to high school I would do it all over. I realize that people overcame the obstacles I encountered and have been highly successful. In high school, I was homeless for almost a year, I had to skip meals very often, lived in a single-parent home, and a sick mother who couldn't work. and I let it get the best of me. I used that as an excuse not to do my best. I am making up for all the hard work that I lacked then. So that is why my education is valuable to me.

During my year and a half at the University of Denver I believe the most applicable thing I have learned is to be open minded. When I came in to school, I was very close minded, conservative and Christian. However, this was mainly what I had learned from my parents and had no time to form my own identity. After being here for a while, I have grown and began to form who I will be for the rest of my life. So while there is the academic portion of learning, I think it is a great thing that I am learning social graces, and who I want to be. I cannot imagine going to another school and how I would be. Being from Arizona, the culture tends to be just stay in Arizona and go to one of the universities there or a community college there. However, I didn't want to be surrounded by the same people for the rest of my life. So far, DU has been a valuable experience in understanding myself and dealing with people around me. I am very thankful that I chose this school, and would advise others to as well.

I just started here at The womens college at denver university and the experience i've had so far is good. It's been valuable to attend here because i;ve meant really great people (staff and students)who want to help me suceed and get to where i want to be. I actually made alot of friends, and my puntuation is getting better, which is helping me at work as well. Its just vauable because everyone sticks together, no juding, its like a family but at school. If anyone has a chance to go here or even check it out, Dont miss out.

I am currently finishing my last year of high school but have also just finished my first year of college. I attend New Caney High School and Kingwood College. I have taken many classes during the summer, mini mesters during school breaks, and online classes throughout the year. Next fall I will be transfering all of my Kingwood Lonestar credits to Texas A&M University where I will be a sophomore. I have learned a variety of things from my college experience. Most importantly would have to be that with an education you can do anything! With the skills I have obtained and a diploma in my hand, I will soon be ready to take on this crazy world and do my part to make it a better place. I hope to be a school counselor and change the lives of all of my students.

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Entering college can be a daunting experience. The night before I left for my new life as a college student I packed up my car with all my worldly possessions, hugged my dog goodbye, and told my parents not to worry about me. My face looked calm and confident but my mind was racing. If truth be told I was terrified. Leaving home for a life that I would now be completely in charge of was a scary task, but one that I was excited to take on. As the first few weeks of college flew by I began to realize that my fear had been unwarranted. I became involved in my classes, Greek life, on campus work, and found my new life was a truly remarkable one. As I sit now in my second term of college I realize that studying at the university level is more then learning in the classroom. The college experience is about learning who I am, what I want out of life, and how I plan on creating the future I wish to have. College has and will continue to teach me about myself and about what I want out of life.

My college experience thus far has been foundational in broadening my horizons. Not only have I met inspiring individuals since starting college, but I have also learned to appreciate the uniqueness that each individual brings to society. My eyes have been opened to differing worldviews which has taught me to think for myself as I form my own opinions. Success is the motivating factor for students and faculty alike at the University of Denver. While I admire the success of my peers, I have had to work through prioritizing success, passion, and contentment both now and in the future. I am inspired to make a difference in a world beyond textbooks and dorm life. Financially, I view my college education as an investment. It is an extreme burden for me to afford the high costs of private tuition, but this has taught me to absorb each class and not take anything for granted. Furthermore, this burden of high expenses has instilled a financial discipline within me. My college career is far from finished. With study abroad, interesting courses, and inspiring individuals to meet in my future, I look forward to the continued personal growth I will experience on this journey.

Though I have only attended college for a year and a half so far, I feel like I have gained a world of knowledge. Not only do I feel like I have learned more this past year and a half than I ever learned in high school, I also know that I have become a better overall student. I have acquired study skills that will continue to help me succeed in my college pursuit, as well as stay with me the rest of my life. Another great quality I have gained while attending college is time management. In order to be successful and productive in college you have to learn to allocate your time wisely. In other words, when I knew I was going to have a busy weekend, I would do more of my homework during the week so then when the weekend arrived I wouldn't overwhelmed with work. These characteristics prove that my time at the University of Denver has been extremely valuable. I have grown as a person, matured into an independent responsible adult, and gained important life skills that will continue to help me succeed the rest of my life.

As a child, I dreamed attending The University of Denver. I applied to The Women's College at DU to finish my degree in January of 2010. A degree is more than making money. The completion of a dream will have a significant impact on my life and future. In addition to receiving a degree, I will own an incredible amount of knowledge. In acquiring the mass of information from my program, I have already boosted my confidence as a writer and that confidence enriches my future dreams. Graduating from DU will provide personal satisfaction of claiming a degree from my dream institution, an extraordinary event in my life. Possessing a degree will be the capstone to my skill set, eliminating barriers. Being a graduate of DU also means I’ll be a part of an exclusive membership. I am focused and visualize receiving the crimson and gold document. As a single mother, I am motivated to model the benefits of education to my daughter. My mission is focused on educating and empowering women and their families. After completing my degree, I will continue a post-graduate Psychology program, filling a gap much needed in the Denver community.

When I originally started college, almost 15 years ago, I didn't really get the concept or true importance of the "why's behind getting my degree". I've discovered through a varietal twisted journey of college how the obligation to this endeavor displays that I am fully committed to completing this task and more. I've also realized how important having a formal education is if one wants to "climb the ladder of success and not be held down by one's own's glass ceiling". Going through this cycle of on again off again college has allowed me to definitely draw down to what I want to be when I grow up. I'm at the point where my career options are limited due to my lack of formal education. I feel that once obtained education is a sort of rights of passage that no one can take away! It also equates that the sky is the limit with so many degree options and compilations to acsribe to my unique passions. I've finally found the right combination for me and that's intertwining a degree with Business Fundamentals, but for more of the Entrepreneur mind.

I am just starting college in Ecotourism and Adventure Travel. However, I did take a summer course in firefighting at this same school. High school was very difficult for me because I have a learning disability. I was not given an IEP (individualize education plan) until my sophomore year of high school, by that time I could have cared less. So I chose a hands on learning program at Hocking College and am being sucessful. This program offers me the chance to show what I can do rather than read and write about it. Most of my classes are in the lab or in the field with very little traditional classroom instruction. I am very athletic and pick up on how to do things by watching and doing. I am able to help others by showing them the proper technighes which is a huge change from my high school days.

My college experience has been much more than I could have ever dreamt it would be. When considering schools, I counted on following in my brother's footsteps by attending community college and commuting to school daily. However, choosing to step out of the box and attend the University of Denver has been the best decision of my life. I have gained more independence than I had never dreamed of, as well as new communicational skills, and of course, an education inside of the classroom. Attending a university has influenced my current life and taught me skills that will influence the rest of my life. It has been a valuable decision for me to attend college. I am at home and happy learning and studying because I want to. I have learned time management as well as personal responsibilty by attending this university. I have learned facts that will get me through tomorrow and life skills that will get me through the rest of my life in just the short time that I have been at college. I couldn't ask for anything more than the marvelous experience I have had in college.

My experience at the University of Denver has been one of discovery on so many levels. I've discovered that Jason's Thai delivers decent sushi right to your dorm room--even in the snow. I've discovered that "required" classes are actually really cool--who knew how intriguing a subject sociology was? I've discovered that one should never purchase textbooks at sticker price. I've discovered that I am a very talented opera singer, not just "that girl who can sing." I've discovered that, despite all doubts, I can get a BM in Opera AND a BA in French and still graduate in four years. I've discovered that going to a private university is painfully expensive. However, I've also discovered that this school--other than the price tag--is everything I've ever wanted out of my education. I've discovered that the life lessons and I'm learning and the experiences I'm having in college are among the most valuable I will ever have. I've discovered that, for a girl who sailed around the world with her family and visited 52 countries, I still have much to learn and more to discover.

My first quarter of college could have not gone any better. The experience i have gotten of college so far is that everything that one does, is to only benefit him or her. For instance it is up to you to go to class or not, and which ever choice you make it will only affect you. Another thing i have gotten out of my college experience is that there are many resources on campus to help. there will always be help if you need it. It has been very important for me to attend, because i have learned a lot. Class is different and the way professors teach is different, but through all of this i know it can only benefit me.

What I have gotten out of my college experience and why I think it is valuable to attend college is the process of discovering who I am and what is important to me. My first semester at college allowed me to be more independent and make my own decisions more often. Some of the decisions that I made didn’t turn out in my favor or my best interest, but from those decisions I was able to truly learn that I was in control of the decisions that I make and the effects of those decisions. Whether it was deciding what class to take, when to start working on a project, how much sleep I thought I needed, or whether to skip the homework and go party with my friends, every decision I made was my own and I learned the consequences or benefits of those decisions. I also feel like college has exposed me to people and subjects that I would not have been exposed to had I not gone to college. College is valuable because it is allowing me to discover myself and become a more well rounded, educated, and experienced person.

If I could say one thing about my college experiences so far, it would be that college has opened up my eyes. I have had numerous experiences that never would have happened to me in high school or in my hometown, and I am glad. I have realized that the world is a much bigger place than the suburb I grew up in Iowa, and going to school near downtown Denver has allowed me to explore a new culture. The location also presents me with opportunities to see performances downtown, landscapes like the Rocky Mountains, and people who are environmentally conscious and focused on healthy lifestyles. Additionally, when I take the opportunity to study abroad in Austria next year, I will continue to learn from yet another culture. There is just so much more motivation to succeed when you are surrounded by like-minded individuals. This motivation spurs me to succeed in my field of music performance and pushes me to discover more in within myself. All of these reasons and more have made college a priceless experience for me, and I look forward to finishing these next few years and to continue having more eye-opening experiences.

A college experience. The chapters in ones life titled, "Tertiary Education," and, “Learning Life’s Lessons... The Hard Way,” perhaps, “By the way, Thanks Mom and Dad.” A College experience to me, in other-words, does not mean education alone; life still happens. My first years as an undergraduate student I developed the habit of, "work hard, play hard;" throughout my college experience, however, I have come to realize that the two ideas should not be divorced. “Work hard, play hard,” seemed okay to me, except for the “work” part. I understand earning good grades, and having good study habits benefit those who “work hard,” however, getting good grades and studying may be “playing hard” to someone else. “What was I doing?” I remember asking myself, “I don’t want a career behind a desk just so I can have company benefits... or do I?” Then I realized that my focus should be going towards my passions. Unless I consider my passions, “focus” becomes “effort,” “effort” turns to “work.” Many individuals, as well as family members, have told me “make sure that you never have to go to work a day in your life.” Eureka! Life should be enjoyed.

Well, once you get to college you must take it really serious, and this is the beginning to my future - this is my foundation. I have achieved several things in college, several honor rolls, I am a PTK member, and I have been able to socialize with different people and been able to open up my mind even more. I have learned a lot from the professors and the students. It was a hard process because I am from Mexico but I have been able to adapt well and to achieve goals.

My college experience has given me an incredible training to tackle the challenges that I will encounter throughout my professional life. Expanding and improving my work capacity to meet the demands of the current professional world is an invaluable asset that I have gained gradually as I have worked through each academic quarter at DU. I know that I wouldn't have been able to work as efficient and in such great quantities as I do today if I had not struggled through all of those classes that I have taken since I was a college freshman. Also, I have come to think more critically and analytically of complex issues that before might have been seen as two dimentional by my inexperienced eyes. The value of perseverance is something that I have learned through my years at DU. The idea that if I did not succeed at doing something on my first try, I must try a second time, or a thrid time. I learned that if I want to achieve something, no matter how challenging, I must be willing to try several times in order to succeed as success does not allways happens on the first try.

I have made a lot of new friends and had a lot of new learning experiences since being in college. It was always in my plans to attend a 4 year college and I have loved every minute of it. It has been very valuable meeting industry professionals, working on group projects and being required to complete 500 work hours and 500 internship hours. My school pushes us to work hard and to learn as much as possible inside and outside of the classroom. My school is very environmentally friendly and had a lot of school spirit that is very evident throughout campus. I have learned so much from college and would like to keep on learning, and with the economic crisis it might not be currently possiblefor me to keep attending. College has been the biggest learning experience of my life and I have enjoyed every minute of it!

I have grown so much as a person since I started to attend the University of Denver, mostly by becoming more independent and being able to make my own decisions. College not only prepares you to enter the real world with work skills, it prepares you to be an adult as well because you have to learn to manage your time wisely. Since I had already established a great work ethic in myself throughout my educational career, I was able to handle the rigors of college course loads. Even though there were plenty of opportunities to go out and party, I did not go crazy just because no one was there to stop me anymore. Although my friends and I went out occasionally, I could balance studying and my new social life. I learned that even though college can be a place where the fun never stops, I need to be responsible and know that although studying right now may not be the most fun thing to do, it will be what pays off the most later on.

After applying and enrolling in a university my senior year of high school, I was all set. However, the summer before I was supposed to go, I realized that I was going to a four year school only because it was what was expected of me and it was what all my friends were doing. I finally realized that these were the wrong reasons for going, especially when I knew it would be a waste of my resources. I decided to enroll in the nearby community college as a way to take time to think about where I really wanted to go and what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Being at Central Piedmont Community College, I have had excellent teachers and classes, as well as the opportunity to keep my job and save towards the college experience I really want, which is invaluable because I will be paying for it myself. Also, I got a chance to visit friends at their colleges on the weekends and see what kinds of schools I like and do not like. I now have a plan for myself and this scholarship would give me the opportunity to fulfill it.

I have had my ups and downs in college. I attended a 4 year University and it didn't feel right to me. I went through bouts of depression and ended up taking a break because I was going through some personal issues. It has now been a year and a half since I last attended college and I feel that I am ready to make a life and a major career change for myself. I, since then, have gotten married and moved to anther state. My new career move is to become a Medical Assistant. I feel that I can be needed and have a valuable place in a hospital setting. Thank you for your consideration.

My college experience has changed my personality and lifestyle, it has driven me to continue in educating myself as well as working towards Medical School. DU has also motivated me to work within my community as well as within the world. In DU I have found new interests and has stimulated my curiosity to learn, so I am very greatful to have been given the oppurtunity to attend the University of Denver

I have enjoyed every second of my college experience. I think that the University of Denver does everything that they can to make the school affordable, but still maintain a high standard of academics. I have met the friends that I know I will have for the rest of my life. D.U. provides students with unique opportunities to learn outside the classroom, and professors are avaiable whenever you need additional help. It is extremely valuable to attend this school being of the professional connections that you can make. D.U. stresses the importance of networking. I feel confident that I will have a job once I graduate. It has been the best learning, and most rewarding education experience I could have asked for.

After completing my first quarter at University of Denver, I have learned so much and developed more as a person. I have become much more independent which means learning how to live on my own (laundry, cleaning and more) and figure out time management (when should I study, when should I do chores and more). Personally, I also really enjoy the people I have met. The students at the University of Denver are so intelligent and fun. I could not have picked a better school to help me develop as a person.