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It has been a great and valuable experience and it will be a great reward when I graduate from here

Attending college allowed me to really find myself. I believe no one can truly know who they are as person before experiencing college. There are so many opportunities and new people that once you find what feels right, the rest of your life falls right into place.

I have learned the importance of time management and budgeting. There are a lot of bills that pile up very quickly and if you don't stay on top of everything, there is a hefty additional monthly charge. I know the importance of saving every penny and smart shopping at the grocery store. I have to manage my time wisely to keep everything running smoothly in my day to day activities. I have to get to bed at a decent hour and get to classes with enough time prepare before it begins. Even my work svhedule has to be done carefully so I can have evough time for homework afterwards. I have also very quickly learned that I cannot do this on my own and that I do need help. Whether it's homework, needing a ride, a financial question or any other question I have, I've learned that there are people there to help me.

I have made new friends and found that I fit into multiple groups of people who are all excepting and very welcome of new people.

The most important thing that I have learned from attending college, is learning to work with a variety of people. Although we have our own agendas and goals, I think learning to work together to enhance our learning, as well as learning to accept and deal with another person is a valuable skill in college. College has really helped me to practice the best way to treat all people with the same humbleness and respect. Along with that the university setting has taught to remain strong in my personal beliefs and provided me with opportunities to explain and convey my beliefs. I have also been able to practice how to ensure the principles that I want to live with for the rest of my life will be maintained. The University setting is an awesome place to truly grow as a person, all through out life. However, this can only be done if we have proper self-control and conscious effort to develop our character along with our careers. Therefore, it is vital to learn not only in class, put from our peers, and also harness our power of intution, in order to uplift ourselves to the greatest height.

The problem for me with college is that I haven't gained much insight from school. Thus far it hasn't been very valuable for me to attend. I am currently undecided in my major and have yet to be truly inspired to work in any one field and because I am so busy with work and school I feel I am missing out on valuable opportunities to get involved in my school. If I had more time to get involved i could explore more job opportunities and hopefully find something that inspires me. The reason I am applying for this scholarship is to give myself the chance to worry less on how im going to pay for school and worry more about my future in school. I want to have time to explore different fields and broaden my horizons. I want my to learn more from classes, getting involved , and explore more social interactions with the diverse students at KU. I plan to continue to work during school and pay off loans in the future, but the more secure my financial future is now the more i can relax take some days off work and focus on school.

During my college time, I have experienced many things to help me in the future when I look for that dream job. College has taught me how to deal with day-to-day life and how to resolve issues that come up in my daily life. The experiences that I have learned and absorbed in my classes I took to help me grow and to give me the knowledge to excel at any job I choose. Not only have I Iearned a lot of new skills such as a higher math IQ, broadening my vocabulary, and learning how to express and define art. I could go on about how much I've learned but to summarize it all, college has helped me to grow into a wise and mature woman, and I am thankful for the opportunity of having a community college for the less fortunate.

the college experience is extremely valuable because it is a perfect transition between high school and student life to full time employment and adult life. students take on alot of responsibilities (bills, meals) for the first time, and it is really kind of a "test the water" time for future adults. it is for this reason that my college experience was valuable to me.

I've learned the value of networking and maintaining connections with members of the proffesional community as well as those I am in school with. I am developing my skill set and exploring options to utilize these skills before graduation in an effort to broaden my experiance. If I hadn't been in this enviroment I feel that some of these base principal ideas would not have been made avaiable to me and it is though this that I feel confident on securing a career in the field of my choosing.

My college experience has been the best experience of my life. I have learned and gained so many lifelong friends as well as life long lessons here at the University of Kansas. We also won a NCAA national championship while I was was a student here which earns me bragging rights for generations. I have joined the great fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Inc. while at the university. I have acomplished many things like being elected as the student senator of the Black Student Union and also accepted into the McNair Scholars Program. The university of Kansas is one of the best value schools in the country as proven by recent studies (can't remember the name of the article) and have many schools within ranked in the top 100. Overall, my experience at KU has been like none other and I am glad that I have attended the university thus far and look forward to my upcoming years here to futher my college experience. I would greatly appreciate receiving this scholarship because I struggle to pay for my education and receive no help from outside sources. This scholarship would help with books, classes, and my overall college experience.

I received a bachelor's degree in Philosophy. It's difficult to count how many times I've told people what I studied and received some kind of variation on the "What can you do with THAT??" response. As a state-certified "philosopher," I'm here to tell you that there's actually quite a bit to be done with a philosophy degree! Honestly! Ideally, philosophy teaches you to think. My education gave me the tools to clearheadedly weigh my options concerning the "What do I do now?" issue upon completion of my studies. After a long and careful examination of my beliefs and values, I decided to apply to the U.S. Peace Corps. I was accepted, and spent two wonderful and challenging years as a volunteer in eastern Uganda. While there, I worked towards sustainable development, made many lifelong friends, grew emotionally and spiritually, and met my future wife. I firmly believe that without my education in Philosophy, I wouldn't have considered joining the Peace Corps. So I suppose the short answer to this question would be that my college experience led me to make one of the best decisions of my life!

I have learned to work with diverse group of students a teachers. I have learned my strengths and formed career goals based on those strengths. I have met friends and enjoyed campus sports. I have learned to really study, to take notes, to learn from all different kinds of people. I have realized the benefit of working with others. The courses I have taken have enlarged my world view. I have been encouraged to participate in research projects and do community service. I have taken several courses that helped me explore career choices. I have learned that even on a very large campus, there is help when needed. The advisement counselors are awesome. There are tutors available for most classes. There are small discussion groups and peer mentors. The university also provides mentors from their alumni to help students explore their career path. If I had to sum up what I have gotten out of my college experience at KU thus far, I would have to say, with the excellent academics, the support programs and the people I have met, I have become a well rounded young adult ready to pursue my future.

I attended a small Catholic high school, where the great majority of students were white, Conservative Republican Catholics. Attending college has opened me up to meet so many different types of people that I never would have been able to meet in high school. The freedoms that I got at college have helped me to grow as a person. As for actual education, I switched majors after two years as I learned that what you plan is not always what will fit you best. i was then able to choose a major that fits me well. My life has been significantly altered by learning that I want to teach other people. College has also given me the opportunity to try out teaching while still at school. I will be a TA in the fall, and will also teach at the high school level. I have really enjoyed my college experiences, and would not trade them for anything.

the thing i have gotten most out my college experience thus far is being able to take care of yourself. to me college is like putting one foot in the real world and realizing what you have to do in order for you to grow up. i realize the without making sure your doing the right steps in order to succeed in college you could easily fall behind and get lost in the system and just be another statistic. it has been so valuable to attend because college is somewhat like the real world. in order for you to succeed you have to be able to take care of yourself and not have to depends on others so much.

Attending a university is obviously an educational experience. However, there is much more to be gained than book knowledge. Some of the most valuable things I have gained are derived from cultural and social exposure. I have learned how to view the world differently, to view people more openly and less critically; while at the same time having a critical mind in order to understand the environment around me. By betting understanding others and seeing the world through their eyes, I have also gained a better understanding of myself.

My Metamorphosis Many people have different views on the importance of a college education. During my childhood, I always had dreams of eventually working for myself. Since my childhood I have come to realized I was not going to achieve my dreams without a college education. Throughout the years I worked many jobs that did not pay well. Then there were jobs that paid not much more, but there were benefits. I knew then it was up to me to make a difference in my life. I enrolled in college when my daughter was two years old, had my son a year later, had to stop, and resumed going back to school when my son turn six. Confidently helping my children with their homework has been a major accomplishment. During high school I had a fear of math; I struggled with it. When I got an A in college algebra, it was as if I received an Academy Award. As a woman I have grown to be self assured in myself. My goal now is to obtain my nursing degree, go back to school, obtain a healthcare management degree, and be on my way to working for myself.

I learned many valuable lessons during my first year at the University of Kansas. I was taught academics, but also passion, pride, friendship, and responsiblilty. KU has one of the best sports traditions I've ever seen upheld, and it felt so amazing to be apart of such famous and recognized rituals. It gave me the oppurtunity to develop a passion and passion for something that I will carry through my life. I also learned a great deal about friendship. I learned that relationships are two-way streets. If I hope to find those I wanna care for, I have to be willing to open my heart up and let them love me back. Learning this was healing and progressive. My main progress was made in responsibility. Working, paying for my own school, and attending full time taught me time managment, money saving, and basic ideas of respsonsibilty. KU taught me to give myself, give TO others, enjoy the moments, love and laugh, and overall, how to be a big kid! :)

Some people come to college trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives. Unlike them I have path and I want my college experience to help me fine tune and exercise my abilities towards a job in public relations, and towards a more informed and enlightened life. Now is the time to be able to focus on one aspect of my life and perfect it, to make mistakes so that I can learn from them. Learning about who you can work well with and who you can't. Learning about what your strengths and weaknesses are in school and in life. I have done things during my time at school such as joining various clubs, joinging a sorority and joining the advertising staff. Some might work out better than others, but that is the most valuable part of the college experience: The ability to try things and hope for the best. In the end your GPA is only a minuscule fraction of your time there, but the relationship you make and the things you learn are something that you can take with your for the rest of your life.

Have not attended college yet.

People will tell you that college is all about academics; they are lying. Yes, the main purpose of attending college is to learn, earn credits, and end up with a career you enjoy. But college is so much more. College is learning how to not ignore your alarm clock because your mom can't call you in late. College is developing relationships with professors and becoming your own advocate. College is learning how to balance school, work, and play, and being successful at all three. College is about a personal journey in which you learn who you are, what you stand for, and what you will not put up with. Yes, all of these things can be learned in other places at other times, but being in college forces you to learn them all at once and on your own. College is not for the faint at heart, but if you take the risk, you will be greatly rewarded. College is about learning; it is about learning how to live.

I started college classes during my junior year of high school, which helped me get ahead with my college education. I'm glad I decided to start early because I was able to get a number of my first year credits out of the way, and was able to use what I learned in my classes in the "real world" and also found myself using them quite a bit in my high school classes. As for the exeperience of college itself, I was able to meet wonderful people, who are now some of my closest friends, and all of my previous assumptions about college were changed once I realized what it was really like.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk. These three words have single handedly transformed my from a semi-awkward high school senior into a thriving young woman. Lets examine these three words a little closer. The Rock Chalk chant itself orginates from KU's science club in the late 1880s. This illustrates tradition that runs through the veins of the University of Kansas. If one was to walk Jayhawk Boulevard, the main stretch of campus, and ask students if they had any realitves who attended KU, it would not be uncoomon to hear a list of sibilings, parents & close friends. This is one meager of KU's rich tradition. Jayhawk. The orginial crimson & blue mascot for KU further represents the unquiness of the university and it's students. An unique combination of a blue jay and hawk represents the unquie combination of professors, administors, coaches & mentors that foster the creativity and success gained by each student at the university, myself included. Through my professors, interesting courseload, peers, and organizations I have been involved with my college expereince has helped me gain confidence I once lacked. I can honestly say I would not have found this confidence anywhere else. All do to Rock Chalk Jayhawk.

Film and art is very important to me and one of the few things that I?m passionate about. My starting goal was to learn and understand my field of work, which means to find the right school to help me build my skills. Next goal is to attain some great work experiences and start to build connections with people who actively work in my field. The most important goal is one that I?ll be chasing all my life; to always grow creatively and passionately, as well as introduce what is inside of me to the world around me. The older I get and the more knowledge I acquire I?ll have more goals I will set, but at this point in my growth those are what I need to focus on. And attending college has given me the oppotunity to experience most of these things and its the only way to ensure that I will learn the skills that I and my future field of work requries.

Going back to college has taught me that I do have a chance to better myself by focusing on learning the skills taught to me by my major. By enrolling in the Network Support Technician degree I have increase my knowledge as it pertains to the network aspect of computers. This also gives me a chance to get my certifications that will allow me to get a higher paying job and be more financially stable.

I have learned so much about myself. I have had to figure out studying habits that work for me. I have decided on the kind of people I like to be surrounded by. I have also learned I love volunteering, especially when it benefit the youth of my town. I have discovered my disipline and that when I want something, I will work very hard to get it. I know before attending college things came very easy for me. Once I started taking challenging classes I really had to buckle down and decided how I wanted to succeed. I really feel I have done my best these past few years and it can only get better as I learn more about myself.

I learned so far that I really can't afford to be shy. If I have a question, I would need to muster up the courage to ask in able learn. Being able to empathize, has helped me a lot too. There are some people who have amazing stories about their lives and experiences and I must have the ability to feel what it is like to be in their shoes and possibly comfort them. To be less shy, I have been able to make more friends and higher my grades. I feel more comfortable going to school and enjoying the people around me and in my class. College gives me an opportunity to make a change for the better in the world. I have a chance to affect people and change their lives with my knowledge. Thank you for giving this opportunity scholarship to aid students that need help financially to attend a college and make a difference.

After two years in an out-of-state college, I have learned a lot about differnt people and their views and cultural backgrounds. I grew up in San Antonio, where the Mexian-American and Hispanic culture heavily dominate any other. I never realized the true meaning of diversity. I met so many people, all completely different in ways that I never dreamed of before. At KU your friends are not restricted to people that live in the same area as you, go to the same school as you, are from the same economic background, or involved in the clubs or organizations as they so often are in high school. It blows my mind each time I think about how different each one of my college friends is. They are all truly incredible people, whom I would have never thought of beings friends with.

Completing my education is the most important thing to me right now; I have a two year old daughter and as a single parent I know that the only real way to give myself and my daughter the life of our dreams is to finish my education. I have done things the hard way all my life; I moved out of my parent's home at a young age, I come from a rocky background in terms of my childhood home life, and have made it through many struggles to get to where I am now. Finishing school means everything to me; being in school right now gives me such a fullfilling feeling because I know that I am finally on the right path for my life and that every day I attend class and write a paper I am alittle bit closer to reaching my goals, and making a better life for myself and my daughter. I have learned so much in school already; furthering my analytical capabilities and enriching my life in a worldly way through eductaion I've been receiving. It means everything to me to complete what I have started.

I have gained much from my college experience. Though I learned many things and gained an excellent education, the most valuable things I took away are the relationships and understanding of self. I met all of my best friends in school., and most importantly, I met my wife while at school. I was able to live on my own and survive in a new environment. I see college as a trial run at real life; a test on how to survive on your own. I grew up as a man and learned to be independent as I gained the confidence to go out to the workforce and use my education as a springboard to a great career. I found that it is this combination of academics and the non-academic experiences gained that truly round out a student as a person. I left the comfort of my parents' home as well as my home state and founnd myself living in a new region. College was the begining of understanding that taking chances and taking a risk can lead to the greatest joy which has sent my life on a new and exciting journey.

My college education has been valuable to me not only because it a total education. I gotten so much more then just book knowledge I've gained life knowledge. attending school has been an amazing thing for me because it has done so much to form my thoughts and my actions. I love all the knowledge that I have acquired because not only does it help with things like ancient history it also helps me balance my finances. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone to pursue and I would love to have the opportunity to continue it.

Out of my college experience I have met many people and started to gain more interest in my major. The entire college experience has made me a better person and will eventually make me a more successful career woman. Being in college I?ve had to take responsibility for my future. Every day I learn something to better myself. Outside of learning inside the classroom the freedom of being on your own forces you to learn many other attributes. In a single day you could have a lesson on how to responsibly spend money, increase your social skills, gain confidence in talking to someone you don?t formerly know, or learn the importance of family. Being Being in college teaches you to take initiative and advocate for yourself. It is the experience of a lifetime and there is no replacement to the education you gain in college.

First year of college means a lot too me. First of all I'm the first generation in my whole famliy who has this opportunity to go to college. My parents moved here from China and work so hard is all because they want me to have this chance so I need to make them proud, not letting them down. From attending college is a big challenge for me, the calsses are not as easy as I thought is going to be, especially my English is still not that good so it's really is a tough first year, the harder it is the more valuable it is too me, it allow me to foucs more and think more.

I have learned so much so far. And I have made a ton of new friends. It's just a great place to be.

My college experience has opened my eyes to the richness and variety in the world. I've met people of varied ethnic backgrounds and personalities and learned to get along with them all. Beyond that, I feel the education I have recieved thus far will be invaluable to me in the future to gain meaningful employment. To me college has been a time of personal growth and looking beyond my comfort zone - and time of learning, fun, and discovery.

I came in thinking I knew it all and I did not. I have learned a new route for my future. I am meeting all kinds of new people and I really want to make a difference in the world and KU has given me a plan to get there.

I have obtained my goals and visions clearly now that I've attended college. Before entering college, I did not have any idea of what I wanted to go into. After entering college, I've found out that I need to help kids and that I know I can truly do anything that I put my mind too. With this being my lesson I can not go wrong in life.

Though I?ve only been in college for a little over a semester I feel as though I have grown tremendously. In high school, I wanted to get as far away from home as I could. If I could have afforded to go out of state, I would have jumped at the opportunity. Now though I would jump at the opportunity of go back home. I was so consumed on wanting to be far away, on my own, and to make a different life for myself; I didn?t even bother checking out other schools or even community colleges closer to home because I always thought I wanted something bigger than what I had. I never thought I was this close with my family and I never thought I would miss them as much as I do. After I finish this year at the University of Kansas I?m going back to live closer to home. I also left my best friend since 4th grade behind and now we plan on living together. So if I had to give myself advice, it would be not to try and get away from the people that love you the most.

Be daring - get out of your comfort zone! Don't be shy, because you may miss out on meeting some of your best friends. By getting out in the world, and trying new things, you'll be able to reach your potential. New experiences enrich your life! Try new foods, read foreign books, help out at an animal shelter, talk to that cute guy in your anatomy lecture - whatever it is that requires you to push yourself, do it! You'll never regret partaking in these events you'd normally avoid. You'll become independent, capable, and responsible as you take control of yourself and your destiny. Seize every opportunity to become who you want to be!

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would've have tried harder to excel in my studies. I would tell myself to set daily goals.

If you're not sure how to pay for college, look beyond loans. Hundreds of scholarships are out there, trust me, it is well worth the work. President Lincoln failed a number of times and never gave up, I encourage you to do the same. Take it from me, someone who is $60,000 in debt to loans, there are other ways. Had I known about the military ROTC programs and that they offer full scholarship I would've done it in a heart beat. I want you to think about this, paying of $60,000 in loans versus free college and serving four years after. I think the answer is only clear. Aside from scholarships, get involved. I'm currently the President of my business fraternity and have learned alot about myself and what kind of leader I am. My organization has allowed me to help make differences in peoples lives, network and make friends for life. I will leave you with a quote by Coleman Cox that has helped me get to the point i'm at today. "I'm a great believer in luck. The harder I work the more of it I seem to have."

The one thing I wish I had known, or perhaps I should say understood, when it came to transitioning from high school to college life is this: your happiness depends on you. It really doesn't have to matter if your school is your first choice, if your boyfriend is going to school in another state, or if you don't know anyone else at your school. You can make a choice to be happy wherever you are, whatever you do. A positive attitude is your best friend when going into a new situation, and you can choose to see it as an oppotunity to grow and change for the better. Understanding the power of a simple choice would have made my first semester of college a lot easier and more enjoyable for me, so if I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say this: "So this isn't exactly what you wanted. Chin up, you can make it into so much more than you've dreamt just by opening your eyes to the opportunities instead of focusing on what you didn't get. I promise, you can love it here as much as anywhere."

I would visit other schools and really consider my options closely. I would not wait until the last minute.

Oh my, a question I think about on a daily basis. I would definately have to say to myself that I need to study and take high school more seriously. In high school I only recieved a 2.5 gpa because I didn't think it was worth it to put in my best efforts. Once I made it to college I recieved 4.0's and 3.5's and was on the honor rolls every semester. I would definately tell myself what was about to happen in the future when I gave it my all! High school is so so important, a lot of students just don't understand. Parents and teachers were right!

If I could go back to high school and give myself advice I would tell myself a few things. First I would let myself know that I need to apply for scholarships. When you?re 17 and applying for loans, $35,000 over four years doesn?t seem like too much, and paying them off doesn?t seem difficult either. When you are a junior and beginning to think about life after college, $35,000 is a lot of money. Second I would tell myself how I study best. In high school I didn?t need to study much. When I came to college I had to figure out how I study. It took me two years to realize all I needed was to sit at the front of the class and review my notes every once in a while. And lastly I would tell myself to follow my heart wherever it takes me. Follow it in deciding a major, selecting classes, choosing roommates, and anything else that goes along with college. That?s advice that I still need to learn how to take, rather than fervently research and plan everything.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior, some advice I would give myself is to attend class, study, and set a time schedule. My first semester here at college I skipped class on a regular basis. Even though I passed all my courses I had to cram like a maniac and unfortunetly, I did not recieve the grades I was used to recieving while in high school. I would tell myself that just by attending class there is little to no way you could struggle. I would advice that I study, rewrite my notes and stay caught up. High school was easy for me so I rarely had to study and I graduated with a 4.3 GPA, so I would forwarn myself to save me from the many sleepless nights I experienced. Lastly, I would encourage myself to set up a time management schedule so I could organize my day and still have time for myself. Writing out what you do throughout the day hour by hour allows you to see how much time you waste . It allows you to reorganize and set a suitable amount of time towards classes, rest and yourself.

Nico, when you go to college at the University of Kansas, meet all the people you can. You are going to a university with an abundance of valueable contacts as well as an abundance of great possible friends. Be open to to view points of everyone you come in contact with. Yes you are going to Kansas, but not everyone there is a redneck republican. Lawrence is a unique town that offers plenty of differing points of view, and an overall liberal experience. Focus on school like you never have before. College is hard, much harder than high school, and your GPA in college will determine what happens in the rest of your life. Prioritize what is really important to you. I know you like to have fun, socialize and drink on occassion. But fo rthe next few years, limit that and realize that there will be plenty of opportunity for fun throughout your life. Get immersed in and enjoy your education.

Your college education is going to be the most important thing you are going to plan right now. It is going to be so hard to get into school if you wait 10 years to do so! Do your very best in school. Choose the right career and school and make plans and goals to get this done! Now is the time!!

Dear Senior Hannah, First of all, congratulations on making it to senior year. It feels pretty good doesn't it? As you begin the process of looking at schools, you should push yourself to apply to the top notch schools, not just KU and Marquette because you don't want to exert the effort. And once you find that school that you want to attend, look into the programs and clubs that you can attend. Don't be afraid of meeting new people, as everyone is in the same boat as you. Also, don't spend so much time preoccupied with boys! Focus on schoolwork! It will pay off for you in the long run. Be prepared to study and realize that the workload in college is much different than in high school. And try learning study habits now instead of trying to play catch up once you get to college. Trust me, it will help immensely! Well I hope you have a wonderful rest of the year, and get excited about college! It's way better than high school. Sincerely yours, Hannah WestHoff

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school there are many things I would tell myself in order to make a better transition to college. I would firstly recommend taking at least one summer class per year, in order to make sure that graduation comes on time. I would tell myself to be clear minded, to be friendly with everyone, because everyone around you is going through something different. I would recommend volunteering or joining clubs, in order to meet new and diverse people, to broaden the horizon. I would also recommend standing out, be who you want to be, and do what you want to do. Don?t be embarrassed to ask questions or ask for help, the resources are there for a reason, and that is to help you succeed. Finally don?t be afraid to fail, it can and does happen. If you fail don?t put yourself down about it, but pick yourself up, do it again, and try harder next time. Perseverance is half the battle, believing in oneself is the rest of the battle.

Armed with much wisdom to tell my younger self, but knowing my two second attention span and know-it-all attitude would allow but one simply put assertion, I would tell myself to be a better steward of my time and money. I spent an inordinate amount of time worrying about myself, instead of volunteering to help with real needs in the community or reaching out to other students. I needed to understand that my time in college was to become a valuable asset and contributor to the betterment of humanity. Instead of compassion, I offered little of myself for the needs of my fellow students and the general public. I would also tell myself to set up a budget and stick to it! Given the opportunity to root my younger self in the wisdom that there is freedom within limits, especially when dealing with finances, I would jump at the chance. It would be much more satisfying and beneficial give my student loan amount to charity or help in Haiti at this crucial time. Nonetheless, having learned these lessons the hard way, I will heed my advice, moving forward joyfully and excitedly as I pursue my next educational endeavor.