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If I could go back in time to tell my high school senior self anything, it would be to get involved. In anything. Join and participate in any and all clubs offered at school. Volunteer at hospitals, nursing homes, your church, the local YMCA, anything. Try to do a bunch of different things to figure out what you want to do with your life. But most importantly enjoy yourself. You will only be able to be a high schooler once, then you have to grow up.

Girl, you need to save your money! Do not waste it all on sweet tea's at McDonalds and t-shirts that you do not really need! College is expensive and HOPE is not going to cover all of your tuition for long! Also, visit other campuses. I know you really only want to go to a certain college right now, but it would be nice to see what else is out there, that way you know without a doubt that you made the right decision. Another thing you should keep in mind is to choose your classes carefully during registration. You only get a limited number of withdrawals and we both know that science is not your strong-suite, so do not attempt taking a science and a math during the same semster, you do not have to do that anymore! It is nice to have flexibility with your schedule. Oh, and this is going to make you mad, but electives in college are not just fun classes! They are still academic, but they do not have to be major-related, disappointing, I know. Of course, the main thing you should know is to have fun and enjoy yourself.

A man with years of experience, a college education, comfortable salary, and thriving career sounds like he has it all. I am that man and realized that I have nothing unless I am happy with the career that occupies a majority of my life. Going through the motions with a suportive family I graduated high school and went to college. Later majoring in something interesting but wasn't thrilling. Very few 18 or 19 year olds know what they want to do the rest of their lives and are forced to decide during those transforming years of your life. I had a few true dreams through college but never wanted to pursue them due to the commitment to college and the path I was on. Now years later I am deciding to pursue those dreams. My advice to you, old self, is to encourage you to do whatever it takes to follow those dreams. The work it takes to reach a dream is hard work, but if its a dream the work will come easy. You may endure great scrutiny but please follow your heart and those dreams will soon come true!

If I could go back and revisit myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school. There is no one to hold you accountable, to make sure you study, complete class assignments or even go to class. You have to hold yourself accountable for the quality of your education. Do not take advantage of classes with no attendance policy. You will miss receiving valuable information that will prevent you from making a good or even adequate grade. Pay attention and study. Even if you did not have to put much effort into high school, college is a different ball game. It is a higher standard, and a harder to achieve quality of education. Watch out for your GPA; having to pay for college out of your own pocket because your GPA is too low to receive financial aid is no fun. If you do receive financial aid in the form of student loans, do not waste the money you receive. You will end up running out of financial aid before school is over, and you could eventually owe more than you need to. Make friends; go out and have fun. Live!

College is incredibly rewarding, but it requires an enormous time commitment. Enjoy every moment of your senior year, it will be the last time you will see many of the people whom you have grown to take for granted. The familiarity of the past thirteen years will be gone after these two semesters, so cherish every second. However, do not allow academics to fall behind. College is difficult, and you do not want to be shocked by the new scholastic requirements. Utilize every educational opportunity provided by your senior year. Relish in the workloads of advanced placement classes, get involved in dual enrollment and log as many hours as possible. This will be the best possible opportunity to get ahead of the college class and to gain an understanding of the expectations you are about to live up to. Be sure you make the right college choice. Find somewhere that makes you happy, offers classes that are interesting, and will allow you to be comfortable in a new environment. Most importantly, live life in a way which you will not regret, make yourself proud of your accomplishments, and never take a moment for granted!

First off, live with a stranger. I know that sounds weird, but living with someone you don't know will cause you to grow up and become your own person, while living with your best friend from high school will allow you to still live in "high school world". Secondly, join some kind of social organization where you can meet people. Your college experience will be horrible if you are stuck in your room by yourself all of the time. Third, try something new and put yourself out there, do something you never would have earlier in life. College is all about growing up and figuring out who you are. Some people go in to college thinking they know exactly what they want to be. I thought that and now, I'm changing my major to something on the opposite end of the spectrum and I could not be happier with my decision. I was terrified to change my major at first, but I followed my heart and I know I'll end up in the right place.

Coming into college has really changed my outlook on the way school is supposed to work. If I knew half as much about college then as I did now, I would have changed a lot about the way I went about doing things. For starters, I would have learned to study more. In high school I never had to study because everything came naturally and jumping into a highly ranked university means that studying needs to be a habit. Because of this, I had to teach myself how to study freshman year. Also, I would have learned to be more organized with my paperwork and living style. If I had taken more initiative to create a more organized environment, I would have had a better experience adjusting to college life.

In my seemingly quick first 1.5 years at UGA I've learned that college is much more than the dimploma that you receive on the day of commencement. College is all about the intangible experiences and connections that you acquire throughout your 4, 5, or even 6 years while on campus. I feel as though I have stretched my involvement across different realms of this campus and the things that I have learned from the diverse group of people around me is more valuable than anything that I have ever learned in the classroom. I have made friends for a lifetime and professional connections that are willing to do anything they can to help me succeed. I wouldn't trade my experience at UGA for anything in the world and I feel as though attending a university is an opportunity that every kid should be awarded.

I haven't gotten much because my college journey has just begun but things are really "cliquey" here. There are plenty of required readings for class which is something new to me. The history classes are very writing intensive which help assist in developing writing skills.

College has brought me to a whole new level of self-respect. Thrown out on my own, there was a sense of liberation from my previous mindset: a true freedom to create and recreate. The diversity of thought, personality, and background found on the hall of my freshman dorm was the first thing that opened my eyes to the rare opportunity in which I was submerged. Now i could sink or learn to swim, to blindly follow the strong willed or better yet, discover my own philosophy, follow my interest with no hesitation, and develop myself, taking small lessons from everyone I met. A friendly banter over the teachings of Socrates with strangers in a café brought me to this conclusion: I needed to lead a life that was worth living, governed by my very own standards of worth. What was it that made me happy? The service programs and the friendly encouragement of the campus facilitated my self-discovery. I now look forward to a happy, fulfilling life as a special education teacher. College has vaulted me to a beautiful harmony of self and surrounding. More importantly, my college experience has affected the exceptional people in my future.

The University of Georgia was not my first choice yet I ended up here and I would not change my decision for nothing in this world. Like many students entering college, I did not know what I wanted to do with my life but my academic advisor helped me a lot. I decided on Public Health and Behavior and since, I have received information of internships and volunteer services related to my major to get that "hands on" experience. I also attend seminars, conferences, and workshops on bettering myself as a science student in a high demanding field. Socially, I have become more open to different ethnicities and religious backgrounds because of the programs UGA offer; let’s not forget the diverse food I have tasted. The time I have had with my friends here is priceless. Overall, I have achieved my fears of passing rigorous courses, learning “outside of the box” and this University has made my college experience unforgettable!

I am a headstrong person with definite ambitions. I want to attend veterinary school, and my undergraduate experience is helping me to reach my goals. At UGA I have found a place to expand my knowledge and my happiness. My classes are enriching and hands-on, and I have found a new passion in ballroom dancing. I have found a wonderful group of friends that keep me focused and allow me to relax. College has been a place for me to hone my academic skills and gain independance. I only wish that everyone could have as wonderful a college experience as I have.

My college experience has been wonderful. I have gained new confidence in my independence, life-long habits, a new perspective and outlook on life, and of course new friends and a plethora of higher knowledge towards a quality education. I have gotten to further explore my interests and meet people who are interested in helping me become the best I can be. I feel that my interests and well-being are at heart, and I am confident that this nurturing setting will help me to give back to the world through my own unique talents. For these reasons, college thus-far has been a very valuable experience. Not only has it given me new life, but I believe the inspiration and motivation so plentiful and unique to a college atmosphere will guide me to be successful in the next many chapters of my life. Not only will I have gained a degree to prove myself, but I will also possess the tools to be a successful, independent, hard-working, and happy woman.

I am just now about to start college in two weeks but the atmosphere seems to fit my personality wonderfully and I think it is going to be a great learning environment. My only problem with my schooling is the financial part because I do not have any family helping with the cost and expenses so I am looking for help in any way that i possibly can. Thank you for the opportunity.

My college experience has provided options that would not be available otherwise. These options are of value because they present agile and flexible skill sets that are applicable in different sectors of the economy.

When I think of Athens, I think of home. I think of the 225 year old Arch, the vibrant fall colored leaves of North campus, the many Saturdays spent in Sanford Stadium cheering "Glory, Glory" with 92,746 of my closest friends. I remember my freshmen hall girls, my best friends in the world. I remember the classes and professors who changed my future career goals, and the people who were there to support me no matter what I chose to do. College has taught me to enjoy these fleeting moments and relish the friendships made. I’ve had the opportunity to discover who I truly am and what I want to do with my life, and also that I must be flexible and willing to change. I am learning to balance work and fun. I'm making decisions for myself. Most importantly, I'm growing up. The black and white box I grew up in has burst into a spectrum of grays in Athens. I’ve realized that I don’t have to know exactly what I’ll be doing in ten years, but that I should focus on today and tomorrow. My college experience has been invaluable.

Though I have not been in college for very long, I have learned many lessons that highschool never taught me. One such lesson is that of time management. In highschool you go to class for the whole day and have no free time between classes. In college, however, you have much more free time to spend how you please. I have learned that this free time is not truly free time but is rather study time. Unlike highschool, you must spend more time outside of the classroom to learn what you must for your classes. On top of this, you have to balance activities such as working and extracurricular. Along with this you must find more time for friends because you aren't always able to see them every day and because you may not have any classes with them. It takes more time to maintain friendships because of this fact. This lesson has been extremely important to my growth as a person because in the real world you have to manage time effectively in order to be functional and happy. I feel better prepared for living the life of my dreams because of college.

Being in college taught me there is so much freedom that are given to you, but you have to take the responsibility. Just like what Sam's uncle from Spiderman said before he died "power comes with responsibility". We have this great power that is call "freedom" but usually we don't know what to do with it when we first come to college because we never had this much power before. As I started my first college life I use to hang out with my friends, go to downtown, and drink not knowing what to do with the power. However, as I spend more time in college, I started learn that these foolish acts led me to do bad in classes and get bad grades which I am responsible of. It took me lot of effort to make it up. Freedom can be something that allows you to have more opportunities to develop yourself if its used in a good way, but if not, you will probably end up wasting all your time not knowing what you did wrong. Therefore, being in college has taught me how to use my freedom and take responsibilities of my actions.

For a fraction of the cost of attending most private institutions, the University of Georgia has offered me a well-rounded college experience and a world-class education. Its Honors Program is one of the finest in the nation and has allowed me to take smaller classes and form personal relationships with my professors. Through class discussions, my ability to think critically has improved. UGA’s plus/minus system has forced me to work harder to make good grades. Outside the classroom, UGA has given me the opportunity to meet new people, give back to the community and prepare for the future. UGA has over 30,000 students, and interacting with a diverse group of peers has increased my cultural awareness. By engaging in service opportunities such as UGA H.E.R.O.s, an organization that I joined to raise money for children impacted by HIV/AIDS, I have felt a sense of accomplishment from having helped people less fortunate than I am. After attending a career fair sponsored by my university’s school of journalism, I landed a magazine internship and began forming connections that will help me as I get closer to entering a career.

This is my first year of college. I am taking classes to become a Nurst (RN). I realize how important a college education is. I work part time at the college. It is hard to balance classes and work sometimes, expecialy around exam time. The end result will all be worth it. I have met alot of new people and the instructors are great. This year has been a gret experience and I look forward to the next few years.

My college experience has allowed me to broaden my horizons by studying what I would like to. I am working towards an Interdisciplinary Studies major, where I am able to choose what I want to study. I desire to learn how to affect global change in my "International Humanitarian Studies" major. I have been given the opportunity to study community development among the indigenous peoples of Peru. If able to financially support myself, I will be able to travel among Andean, coastal, and Amazonian Peruvian communities and indepently study a topic of my choice, after observing the cultures I confront. The University of Georgia has ignited my passion for cultures of the world and enabled me to pursue my hopes and dreams. Now, I am hopeful that finances will not hold me back from a life-changing opportunity that will shape my career opportunities.

My college experience unlocked my personality and molded me into the person I am today. College allowed me to explore options and opportunities and to gain a vast array of experiences. I discovered myself during the four years I spent in college. It was the first time I had lived away from my parents. During college, I was forced to manage my own time make my own decisions. It was a time to learn how to be independent with the security of my parent's support on which to lean. The increased independence allowed me to form my own opinions and decide what I wanted to do in life. As an example of my evolution, I completely changed my major from journalism to biology within the four short years of college. College was a learning experience, both academically and personally.

I have received so much for The University of Georiga. I feel like I am receiving an great education, and so much knowlegde. With the education The University of Georiga is giving me, I believe that I will be extremely well qualified in my future career. The competiveness for academics at The University of Georgia is just enough to push yourself to excel as much as possible. Not only am I receiving an exceptional education, but I have gained many friends at UGA. I believe that the people i have met here and I will remain life long friends, a rare and valuable prize. I honestly cannot think of a single college that I would be happier at than The University of Georiga. It is the perfect mix of academics, social life, and of course football. I will always remain a proud supporter of UGA. GO DAWGS!

My college experience has taught me how to create my own life and how to direct that life towards the future that I want. It has taught me how to adapt, grow, and balance all the responsibilities and joys that life has to offer. College has helped me figure out who I am, what I want to cultivate within myself, and what I want to find within the world. Without college, I never would have had the oportunity to study abroad, and I think looking at life from many different cultural and even geographical perspectives is an extremely valuable experience that I will be able to carry with me for the rest of my life. College also helped me make some of the best friends I've ever had. Through UGA I've been able to see and feel more joyous freedom than I ever thought imaginable. People say education is liberating, and I can definitely attest to that after my short time at UGA.

My college experience so far at UGA has been so incredible. I have been challenged academically and gotten close with several of my professors, partially because of the small class sizes I've been granted through the Honors Program. I have also become involved in several campus ministries and have been blessed with a group of friends who are the greatest support system I could have asked for. I have gained wonderful mentors such as my RA, one of my TAs, several older students and my course adviser. Aside from reinforcing study habits from high school, I am also learning to apply what I learn in my classes outside of the classroom. Lastly, being with an all new group of people has allowed me to rediscover how much I love being around people, whereas in high school I felt constrained by the people I spent my time with from day to day. I have made huge personal decisions such as changing my major to Public Relations, and discovered much more about myself. Furthering my education is my main goal in college, but securing a great group of friends and having responsible fun is the greatest bonus college has offered.

My college experience has given me the opportunity to care for others. The medical field has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl and that dream is finally coming true. The value behind my education comes in the form of a rewarding career and stable future for my family and I. This degree will not only allow me to care for others and fufill a childhood dream, but it also provides a pathway for a career in a field guaranteed to be here in the future. With a shortage of nurses, I feel I would be a huge asset to the medical community.

In college, I have obtained a wealth of information that I would not have otherwise had knowledge of. In addition, there have been numerous social experiences and life experiences that I would not have been exposed to. Overall, I have become more appreciative of the things I hold valuable in my life, by being exposed to a variety of different backgrounds.

I have met so many amazing people in my field of study. The journalism school is truly incredible; our professors do their best to bring in as many professionals as possible. As far as my social life goes, I've never been at a loss for things to do. Even though I am one of the few people at the school who does not drink, I can always find a movie that's playing or a play that is being performed on or near campus. I've learned so much about myself since attending the University, and I honestly think that the size and diversity of students has helped me do that. I feel incredibly prepared for the "real world," both professionally and socially.

I have had many valuable experiences while attending the University of Georgia. The most important is probably time management. I am a full time pre-med student, part time employee, and I volunteer multiple times each week in the Athens community. I am a student employee at the central dining hall on campus, so I help to feed thousands of hungry dawgs daily. Despite all of my responsibilities I have while attending school, I still make sure to have fun. I root for the Dawgs every Saturday during football season, go to parties, and "Snellebrate!" "Snellebrating" is a late night run to the 24 hour dining hall that serves breakfast beginning at midnight. Attending school at the University of Georgia has prepared me for the responsibilities I will encounter in my career after I graduate. Even though I have had to work incredibly hard to meet my goals, I know I will look back on my college days and smile because I have tried to make the most of every opportunity and have a social life too.

I have gotten great friends, memories, and experiences.

My college experience really opened my eyes on life and on my future. I wish that I could think the way that I think now during my high school years. When I was in high school, I never really cared to what university to go to or what major to choose. I always though that I was not good enough to even try to do better in school and to apply to universities. I did not thought that I could study really hard and get better grades and have a high gpa, and that's why I did not even try to. I was okay with getting a "C" or a "D" as long as I passed the class. When I started college, I still though the same way. But after a year or so I was so excited about college and getting into a good university that all I think about now is to raise my gpa. I know that if I was smart enough back in high school, I would not have this gpa problem today. But I am very proud of myself now because I am doing much better and hopefully will get into a good university.

As an older student, my college experience falls into two halves – before children and with children! Undoubtedly, I have gotten more out of, and valued the second half – far more than the first. In the first half of my college career, I attended college at my parents direction. I enjoyed the experience, but mostly for the social aspect of it. When I returned to college after raising my family, I attended because I wanted to be there – to learn! I had a dream on the horizon, and I wanted to absorb all of the knowledge necessary to realize that dream. I had always told my children that a college education was their ‘golden ticket’ to their future. Now, I was setting a wonderful example for them by practicing what I preached, and following my dream. Although I valued each college experience for different reasons, I valued the second half - for the right reasons. College affords us an opportunity to improve our mind and to shape our future. My hard work has paid off twofold. I have just begun my four-year journey through pharmacy school, and all of my college-age children are pursuing their own dreams in college.

I was forced by the death of my father to leave school to help support my family. It took almost 30 years for me to go back. There , is so much I want to do with my life and going back to school has helped me to do this. I now have the vision that was very not there in my youth, I can no see my self as having something to offer to others. With the help of my teachers and counseler I have some direction in my life now and I am in control of where I go.

College has taught me to be more accepting of peole that are different from myself. The diversity on campus has allowed me to meet students from all different walks of life and it has allowed me to take a better look at my own life. I have made true friends and experience life changing things.

I have not been in college for long, but from my past experiences of a summer program at the University of Georgia and experiences at Orientation and with other college students, University of Georgia has provided me with opportunities that I have never conceived before attendance. It is amazing that before I began college, UGA has given me so much priceless information and values. UGA has possibly given nearly every opportunity available in the palm of my hands. I have no regrets, whatsoever, about applying to the University of Georgia, and I am so anxious to continue my education at this extraoridinary institution.

I have learned so much about my personal beliefs and life in general while attending the University of Georgia. I have seen the moral values and character my parents and community instilled in me as a child take action throughout my first year. I have also learned firsthand about cultural diversity and the differences we all have through newfound friends and acquaintances. Prior to enrollment at the University of Georgia I lived on a small island in Florida, so seeing variations from the normal was uncommon to me. I am not sure if I ever would have learned to grow up if I did not go to college and venture out on my own. For the past eighteen years my parents did everything for me and took care of any problems. After my first year of college, I do not take for granted the little things my parents do for me. I even thank my mom for washing my clothes when I am home now! College has indeed taught me a lot of things, about myself and others, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to even attend a college, especially one as prestigious as the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!

Since I set foot at the University of Georgia I have had many experiences and out of them I have learned how to study,where to study.In addition , I have learned how to balance my work load,social life and community involvement.I have learned how to continue to diversify the people I hang with and how to behave in a workplace because of the skills that have been and continue to develop.Finally,networking has been another important thing to know.The more people you can connect with,the better chances you have of having a very good career.

College opens up my world to a whole new realm of possibilities. I am an independent person, apart from my parents, doing my own laudry, making my own money, paying my own bills... and in the end it has all been for the best. An education is hard to put a price on because of the priceless value of knowledge, but so far it has been worth the money. I know that when I graduate and receive my first degree I will be a better person because of the trials and hardwork I put into those four long years. I know that every experience I had will play a significant role in creating that defining moment when I toss my cap into the air knowing that graduate school is right around the corner. Up to this point my life has been about the now, and in college we learn to also look into the future. Where I see myself ten years from now gives value to every sleepless hour studying, every minutes spent in the library, every book I've read, every dollar I've put out to fund my eduacation... it will all be worth it.

Many college students are sent off to school with everybody thinking about them in ways such as "I hope they don't really mess up these opportunities" "Have fun but not TOO much fun!" I took college a little differently and was prepared to take the bull by the horns. I went through one of the toughest times of my life though when my father passed away in the first semester of me starting my college career. However this was not much of a setback to me, but instead a way to grow tremendously in my own identity and understanding of life. Of course grief was necessary on my part and for my loved ones, but the college expereience was a great place for me to be during this time to grow. I have developed a strong community of friends around me that wouldn't have been the same anywhere else and I would not be able to put a price on that. I have learned how to study better, how to enjoy life better, and how I can make my dreams realities through atttending this university.

My mother has inspired me to go to college. She tried to go to college as a young adult, but she became pregnant. She dropped out, and has never gone back. She regrets it. I believe that if I go to college and get a degree, I will be happier and feel fulfilled. I am currently a Running Start student at Green River Community College. I am earning dual credits at the college and Enumclaw High School. I understand that these courses are much more challenging than high school classes. I know that they are only going to become harder. Nevertheless I am up for the challenge. I now appreciate the difficulty of college classes. I am not afraid to ask questions during class. I even take the time to visit teachers during their offices hours, whenever I don?t understand the material. My first quarter at Green River was difficult for me. I was taking challenging classes, such as calculus one and history. I was not used to the fast paced learning environment. I quickly adjusted to this change and embraced it. I am confident that I will succeed in college. I have done a lot to prepare myself.

I have gotten a good education, met people from all over. I think education is everything. I try to instill this in my children.

Out of my college experience I have found a home away from home. My classmates, teammates and teachers have turned into family. There have been many struggles but I have learned a lot from it all. It has made me grow as a person and also to respect and enjoy every moment I have. It also has taught me to openup and shine the true colors I have been blessed with.

In my college career thus far, I have had many valuable and memorable experiences. I have been blessed with instructors who are truly committed to the students and to our strive for excellence in education. Each of my instructors focused on my personal needs as well as the needs of the class as a whole. They were more than happy to sacrifice their time in an effort to better my understanding of the topic/task at hand. Also, I have successfully made the transition from a private school /home school student to a college student in a community based environment. As a result, I have developed several lifelong relationships and have become involved in many community causes and activities. Lastly, through my rewarding college experience, the most valuable lesson I have come to realize is this: no matter what successes, failures, happiness, or sadness I encounter in life, nothing and nobody can take away my education.

In college, I have mad many friends who I will stay in contact with for the rest of my life. I have learned so much about myself it is hard to put into words. I believe that attending UGA even for just one year out of the three that I have been in college has been extremely beneficial in my personal as well as academic growth.

I have gotten a tremendous amount of time management skills out of my short time at UGA. It took about a semester to finally get everything under controll, but I am now able to easily follow bus schedules along with walking and class times. Also, UGA forces you to mature and take responsibility for yourself. There isn't anyone there holding your hand through college, it is all up to the student. This makes the student have a feeling of accomplishment that can't be measured. College has been valuable in many ways. From the development of time managment skills to accomplishments. Going to college only betters your life.

In my senior year of high school, I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis; a neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in my muscles. While my friends were excited to begin their first year of college, I was worried if I would ever be able to enjoy my college experience. At first, it was really difficult. Walking through the large campus amongst crowds of students was already enough to intimidate me. However, the school's abundant resources, inspirational professors, and motivated students made me realize that I couldn't let my disease prevent me from making the most of time in college. Thus, in addition to taking my medications as prescribed, I researched and experimented with different ways to manage my Myasthenia Gravis. Through this process, I learned more about my condition than I could ever have from a doctor and gained the strength to join clubs, participate in events, and take advantage of my school's facilities. College gave me the opportunity to learn more about myself, gain new skills, and make friends, but most importantly, I have been inspired me to live my life, even with Myasthenia Gravis, to its fullest.

I have seen people make goals for themselves, come to UGA, and then lose hope, especially if their goals include acceptance into post-graduate school. The top reason is that they don't work hard. UGA has a high demand curriculum especially when it comes to the sciences. I am a pre-med student at UGA and every pre-med student, past or present, will say that nothing is easy iabout the curriculum. I learned quickly that if I want to succeed, I cannot allow myself to not focus. I've been working real hard and it has been paying off. Additionally, I learned about my capabilites. I am highly involved on campus in recreational sports, organizations, clubs, volunteering, tutoring, and doing research. In two of these organizations, I hold officer positions. In addition to all this, I am maintaining A's in my course load and am enjoying a healthy social life. I have learned to push myself and stretch my limits to the point that I have none. My experience at college has allowed me to really understand that I can do whatever I set my mind to and that working hard is all that is necessary.

I first tried to attened DeVry University on cammpus. I was excited to be able to attened college because it made me proud and it would make my family proud and i wantedthe real life college expierience. The problem was i hadnt thought about the long commute or the fact that i was pregnant and was able to pay for a daycare so i could attened so i dropped out. I was very sad but i knew it was the right decision for me and my baby. So then i tried an online college but at that time it wasnt right for me and i changed my mind about the course i was taking. Now i am about to start attending the University of Phoenix online. Im am very excited about starting college again so i can be a good rolemodel for my child and show him no matter what obsticale in life you can always try to get a good education whether it be online or on a campus. Also, so i can get a good job and provide for my son. so it is valuable to me to attened college for my son and my self.

Now that I've completed my undergraduate program, I can say from experience: College is hard work! Students jump through admission hoops, take entrance exams, and incur debt, just for the chance to be put through the academic ringer. Instead of receiving instant gratification by way of paycheck, the reward is a piece of paper. Objectively speaking, it may hardly seem worth the trouble! Personally, however, the value of my education is undeniable. That piece of paper is a significant one! My Bachelors degree has allowed me to become certified to teach and to enroll in a Master's program. Furthermore, those pieces of paper will then help me to earn a higher wage for my work. More importantly, my undergraduate education taught me not only the content needed to teach in my chosen field, but also how to learn independently. The self-discipline and problem solving skills I acquired have helped me in countless ways, both in my professional and personal life. The greatest reward, perhaps, is the sense of accomplishment and the resulting confidence that brings.

Before attending college I was very dependent on my parents support through life and their help with decision making. After attending for two years I have really grown up and become an independent person. I make decisions on my own, I keep my grades up, and I manage my money. I have also made great friends in college that I am proud to associate myself with. If I had not come here and met them I do not think I would enjoy college life as much as I do. In relation to my education, college has served as a huge benefit. Without attending college I would not be able to see myself becoming as successful as I plan to be. I would also not be as confident in myself or in my educational progress. College has also helped me to develop my teaching philosophy and become more prepared to be a future educator of Georgia Public Schools.