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Knowing what I know now, if I could return and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have many words of wisdom. I would tell myself to remain on the track that I have chosen and not let the hardships of life get in the way. I would tell myself that finishing my degree in my chosen field will be the best thing that could happen for my future. I would tell myself not to worry about the student loan debt that I am going to incur because ultimately the education that I am going to receive is far more important. I would tell myself to focus on school for the next few years and worry less about activities and work outside of campus. I would warn myself that I am going to face a lot of obstacles and a lot of people that are going to be pushing me in different directions, and tell myself to not worry about these things and people because I am the one that knows what is best for me and my future. I would tell myself to jump head first into my education and not look back. Go for it!

There are many things I learned as a college student, but the most important things I would tell my high school self would be to be confident and faithful in myself, courageous and wise, and happy but practical. When I came to Mizzou, I felt incompetent, slow, and simply not enough in comparison to my classmates. I always thought that I was an excellent orator, and was deemed so among my friends, but when I found out my roommate was practically a national debator, my confidence dropped. The battle I face everyday is not of me learning to be more deft but rather learning how to gain courage and confidence in my own self. It is not exactly that I am not as smart as my peers but rather that I allowed my internal fear navigate my words, actions, and thoughts. So, if i had to tell my high school self some words of wisdom, I would say to strive for balance between confidence and humbleness, valiance and whim, and of course, between dreams and reality. The important thing I would remind myself is that these contrasts are not opposites, but rather complements and two elements of one.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would advice myself not to procrastinate because in college it's diffiult trying to make up missed assignments. For one, the teachers aren't as lenient in college as they are in grade school. Once you fall behind in a class, it's difficult trying to catch up and life becomes somewhat stressful because you have to focus on the current projects at hand, plus the materials you failed to complete. So to minimize procrastination, studying and working on assignments ahead of time is beneficial. It helps ease the workload and minimizes the stress that comes with the course. I would also advice myself to frequently check the school's website daily so I can be in the know when it comes to schoolwork and assignments. If I ever have any questions or concerns, I can use the school's website to email the professor. Basically, being able to maintain an open line of communication between myself and the college is helpful in staying ahead of the game while attending school.

Knowing what I know now, I would have applied for more scholarships, so that I would not have debt when I graduate from college. I also would have taken advantage of more opportunities that I was given in high school. When you are in high school it seems like you have time to do everything, so you put off somethings. Then you realize in the end that you didn't have as much time as you thought and you would have been able to do most of the things you wanted if you hadn't put it off.

I would tell myself to RELAX! My senior year, I was so worried about grades and the trasition after graduation, that I almost forgot to stop and smell the roses! I was always a 4.0 student, so i definitely see now that I was worrying way too much. Right now I am set to graduate ahead of time (I graduated highschool in 10' and will have my BA in 13') and have no issues other than finances and loans. Two years ago, I had every worry in the book on my mind 24/7, and to be honest, I was just driving myself crazy! I currently have a motto in which I follow: think happy thoughts, and your life will be beautiful. I wish I could just go back and tell my old fretting self to chill out, and that it will all work out. I have learned that worry and stress will get me no where. These days I no longer worry about where I'll be a year from now or how I'll pay for it. Instead, I focus on my abilities, light character, and determination to get me right where I need to be :).

Going to college can be a drastic change in your life. Leaving your family and friends back can also be difficult. For some, starting college means moving away from family and home. Many new students come to college environment feel stressed and overwhelmed. However, the university should not be something to fear. Yes, it can be difficult at first, but after a time setting, most students find that college can be a time of personal discovery and maturity.Perfect opportunity to create new friendships, have fun and learn new things! Learning to manage your time is one of the most important that you learn in college. The college is less structured than high school.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now In high school take as many dual-credit classes in highschool that you can. Even though you want to enjoy your senior year and take it easy, it's definitely better to take them in high school. The difficult classes are much easier as dual-credit than taking them at a 4-year university sitting in a class of 150+. Don't slack off in high school because grades do count even as a freshman. Now, even though your ready to move away of home think about all your options. College is expensive especially when paying for it alone. Attending a junior college first would be more cost efficient and classes sizes are smaller condusive for success. After obtaining an Associate's Degree then move to a big university. Make friends and get involved on campus. Have fun, these are the best years of your life but make good decisions because the things you do now will effect your future either in a positive or negative way. The harder you work the more your setting your self-up for future success.

If I were able to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would want myself to understand the importance of personal integrity. By this I mean that as long as I and God know the decisions and actions I take are right then that is enough. I should not need others to affirm me. I should not base my self-worth off circumstances and peoples’ affections. I would encourage myself to know who I am here to please. I am here to please God. Transitioning from high school to college requires one to identify them self in a different setting. In my situation I had the task of integrating old with the new, as I decided to go to college where I had grown up. It was difficult to meet new people while also maintaining relationships that I had from before and responsibilities I had to my church, to school, to work, and to my family. I was constantly afraid of failing people because I thought they decided how valuable I was. It took a long time to realize God had decided that long ago and I just need to know it for myself.

Listen here, punk. Let me tell yous something about yourself. You don't know anything. One more time. You don't know anything. Take every conception about college, what it is and what it isn't, and how life is going to be, and forget it. You have no idea. Your so young and you've never really had any real responsibility, socially or finacially or even scholastically. You had your parents there, and they helped you with everything. Not anymore. Your going to a place where there is no one to blame for your problems but yourself. You are going to a place where no one knows who you are, so forget whatever your reputation was in high school. You have to prove yourself to your new peers, and you have to figure out who you really are. That's a tough thing to do. Your going to go through some fire, kid. It's called life, and everyone who's not living at home leeching off their parents has gone through it. Your going to have to be a man, grow up, take responsibility, and realize above all else this: You don't know anything. Figure it out.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself to learn good study habits. I didn't have to study in high school to make decent grades and therefore never acquired good study habits. Telling myself to put my social life second to my school work would have definitely prepared me more for college. I would also say, "Jacob, listen to your parents and act more responsible. Learn how to balance a check book, get a summer job, save money, and pickup after yourself. Never forget the road trip to Harlem and why mom took you there." I would tell myself to enjoy participating in sports and other activities, but allow time to think about others and be involved in the community. Most important I would tell myself to put more thought into what career I would like to pursue. I would end my conversation with myself by saying, "Jacob, always live, love, laugh and enjoy your life, but also know when to take it seriously."

Going back in time I would tell myself to remain focused on the academics. The purpose of higher education is an investment in yourself. There will always be parties and opportunities for friendships, but college is an experience that must be done right from the beginning. Be prepared to make small sacrifices now in order to have greater reward in the future. Most of all maintain an appreciation for the gift of experience being given to you and good luck on your journey.

I’ve often wondered what I would say to myself if I could use the experiences I’ve had later in my life to improve past experiences. More specifically, I often wonder if I would have made different choices in the college application process had I heard from my present self. As the last three years of getting core classes and maintaining a job have challenged me, they have also provided me with invaluable experience that I would never have appreciated unless I went through it. That does not necessarily mean that I would have made the same choices if I had had the benefit of knowing what would happen later on. I would do my best to convince myself that I would be successful regardless of where I went and what I majored in and that I could get ahead with dual-credit courses that were accepted at nearby schools as opposed to the risky AP courses that appealed to my out-of-state ambitions. I would reiterate what I already knew then that money would influence where I should apply, but I should never stop striving to do better and to be smart with my choices.

Introduce yourself to every person you meet because you never know who you may run into and connections are everything. Life is all about networking. The earlier you start your networking the larger your web will become.

I would tell myself that you need to make sure you have good study habits. College is a lot different from high school. You may have been able to not study, in high school, for a test but that will not work in college. I would also tell myself that you need to stay involved in all the activities or at least some activities in college. Being active really helps you stay socially active and academically. I would also say strive to be the best you can and achieve in every field of human endeavor.

Carrie, you are about to embark on one of the most exciting and important learning experience of your life. But, I have some advice for you before you start this new experience. First of all it is very important to keep you priorities in the right order, class and studying need to come first. Extra curricular activities are new and fun but your education is the reason you are there. Second of all, time management is a must. Go to all your classes, take notes and complete your assignments. It is very easy to procrastinate, but if you keep up with your studies you will find that you have more time for those other activities you would like to do. Finally the college environment is a maturing experience, learning to work with others and develop relationships not only with classmates but your professors too. The business world is very competitive and in order to succeed you have to learn to communicate and listen.

Nearly everyone I talked to before heading off to college in the fall said, "college is the best time of your life." Basically no one mentioned all the hard work that was involved and all the studying that is necessary to maintain good grades. I know not everyone relies on scholarships to attend college but if you're someone that does, a 3.5 is pretty average for the gpa you must have to be eligible to receive the scholarship the following year. A 3.5 (depending on your major) is not something that is as easily done as it was in high school. The transition into college classes that first fall is a difficult one and often times it leaves you with a lower gpa than you had in mind. I wish someone would have told me to study nearly every day, even if your test isn't for a few weeks. Study consistently means you won't have to pull an all nighter the day before the test. And trust me, all nighters end up backfiring more times than not; sleep is necessary. So study hard and work hard for that gpa!

If I was to go back in time, knowing what I now know about college, and was able to talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to listen to all the teachers when they say how much hard work goes into attending a university. I would tell myself that it's okay to struggle as long as you know you are doing the best you possibly can. The last thing I would advise myself to do is to form a relationship with the professor and the other students in the class. They are the ones that will help you the most when you need help.

"Listen, Peggy. You know exactly who I am, but don't worry about that right now. You need to listen to me, and listen VERY carefully. I know you hate your life right now. I know you hate going to Leuzinger. I know! but if you don't stay here and just stick it out you will lose the best oppertunity of your life. Later on you will find the college of your dreams but won't be able to go because you don't have high enough math." -"But they threaten my life here! Remember JROTC?" "They don't do anything, trust me. Lean on Melyssa, you can trust her. I know Jason is everything to you right now, but you are losing sight of your dreams. Notice he doesn't stop you and make you do what's right for you? You hate math right now, and that's okay. However, you REALLY need to study it! You also need to study hard for the entry exam into El Camino. Do those to things and you will be much happier. Also, join FYE. They will get you started at El Co. Just do your best!"

If I could go back in time to my high school senior self there would be a lot of advice I could give based on my college experience. My first piece of advice would be to not down play senior year and relax until graduation. Everybody cannot wait till senior year to take all classes known as "blow-off classes" such as art, gym, and cooking but in the long run, those do not prepare you for college. I would have been way better off taking that dreaded physics class than yet another gym class. Another word of advice would be to take advantage of the small class sizes and cherish the relationships that were held between teachers and students because as hard as you try in college, you are sadly just a number. A piece of final adivice I would give is to enjoy it. Don't stress about the small things, the things that are meant to be will work out, as cliche as that may sound.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would give myself a good portion of advise I didn't recieve prior to attending college. The first piece of advice I would provide myself is pertains to attempting the ACT/SAT multuple times. This would allow me to possibly qualify for more scholarships. The second piece of advice would pertain to meeting with a financial aid advisor to fully understand what financial risks and liabilities I would be taking on in terms of accessing federal loans. Thirdly, I would speak to various academic department advisors to get the best understanding of what majors entail, and what possible careers down the road I could possibly pursue be aquiring a degree in that specific degree area. Lastly, I would advise myself to treat college as an investment. Protect this investment by making smart choices, while enjoying the experience within itself.

As a heavily involved high school senior, I was always busy with something, whether that meant being the photography editor for the school's newspaper, working with National Honor Society, or attending meetings for the Quill and Scroll Journalism Society. Along with being active in school came the stress of making sure I received the grades I needed to get into the college of my choosing. Knowing what I know now about life at Mizzou and making the transition to who I am now in a school with a large amount of students, I would have a lot to tell myself as far as advice goes. My first point of advice would be to get involved in college, either with sorority life or in clubs or athletic activites. By doing this, you can meet so many people with your same interests. Another piece of advice I would give is to learn how to balance studying with social life, as this is a major issue to understand as a freshman in college. The third advice I would give is to find out who I am and be happy with it, because with confidence comes an enjoyable life in college.

Well you big bad senior, let me tell you, college, is no joke. Transitioning from a high school work load to that of college is quite the experience in itself. It's a challenge and will most definitely put your work ethic to the test. You aren't going to college to party, do that after you accomplish what you need to get done in school. You're paying for your education so do your absolute best to achieve that. I'm sure you've heard it before, but it is critical to study, study, study, because luck will only get you so far.

College is a place and time where intellect, passion and innovation intersect. In college, we surpass our comfort zones and are immersed in a creative learning environment. We are immersed into an environment with like-minded, or not so like-minded peers and teachers, where we can learn from each other. It is a time for reflection, reflection of our morals, our beliefs and ideas. College is a time of trial and error.With that said, I would give three imperative guidlines for succeess. The first being to chance mistakes. Mistake is an inevitable pair to growth and change. In order to grow, we must have the courage to make mistakes. Secondly, I would advise myself that college is not only a time for intellectual growth, but social and communicative growth. Communication throughout life is a vital component to succeed. Lastly, to take advantage of the recourses college provides us with. Altogether with the knowledge of our peofessors, to the plethora of books and documents in libraries, to our fellow peers, college provides us with an environment for success, as long as they are taken advntage of. With such an approach, transition into college would be remarkably smooth.

Thanks to my college experience, I have learned to become independent and self-sufficient. It is hard at times being far from home, but this distance has allowed me to mature as an adult and work hard toward my goals. My passion is writing and I know that if I work hard in college, I have the best chance to be a full time journalist after I graduate. I have met wonderful people who I call some of my closest friends. We have formed deep bonds and helped each other through some hard times. Every day when I am walking around campus I know I made the right decision to come to the University of Missouri-Columbia. Everyone on campus is so friendly and I am thankful for the opportunity to attend such an amazing school.

Since attending college I feel I have grown so much as a person. This may seem so cheesy and cliche' to say, but it is so true. Since I go to such a large school I had no choice but to talk to other new students and become involved in different clubs and activities. There is such a large number of international students that attend Mizzou, so by joining clubs and even just walking around campus I have met so mant people who are different from me. I now have so much appreciation for other cultures, such as the Asian and African culture. Being able to adapt to new people and surrounds is crucial in the business world because one must be willing to be flexible and learn from others. If I did not attend college I may have never gotten the chance to meet so many people, and therefore may have never learned how to adapt to new settings or create bonds between people different from me; all of which will one day come in handy when I am looking for a job in the world.

I have learned to become moreresponsible and manage my time more wisely.

From the University of Missouri-Columbia, I have gotten many beneficial experiences and continue to excel. Last semester I was an incoming freshman so I was just getting used to switching lifestyles and becoming a real "college student". I had never shared a bedroom in my life and was hardly ever away from my dad. Now, this semester, I am more settled into the environment and could not have been more lucky to have the roommate I do. I finished last semester with a 3.42 grade point average and am more involved on campus through the Nursing Club and recreations. The experiences that I have gotten throughout my time in college so far has only made me grow as a person and become prepared for my dream of becoming a respected nurse. In Missouri, the University of Missouri-Columbia has been proven to have the best value in the state. The classes are challenging, but the staff is more than willing to help anyone who is willing to ask for it. Columbia is known for being challenging, but it is also known that graduates will become successful contributors to our society.

When asked what you have gotten out of your college experience and why has it been valuable to attend, most student would probably say they have received a good education and it has been valuable because it will help them get their chosen career. However, my answer is much different. Although I have received a wonderful education and it will eventually help me in my nursing career, I have received a gift even greater. I have learned life-long lessons that will stick with me when I graduate and continue throughout my whole life. Because the University of Missouri is such a big college, I have learned to accept people with many differences from my own life. I came from a very small town so never knew what it was like to be around those "city slickers" or people of other nationalities. I naturally held stereotypes about people different from me. After attending college and being in the same community and classroom with people who are different then me has given me an opportunity to learn and accept people of all kind. This is valuable to me because I now have an open mind for everyone I will ever meet.

I am a returning student. I have been out of high school for 30 years and college for 28 years. I actually tried to start back in 2008, but the only thing was I could not afford to pay for two or three classes at a time; so I had to pay for one class and miss a semester to save for the next class. After my daughter graduated from high school I actually worked 1 full and 2 p/t jobs to pay for her school loan so that she would not have to work while attending school. She has since graduated and has inspired me to go back to school and finish what I started or complete a course that interest me. In 2010 I applied for a loan and returned back to school. I am more focused on school and seem to be getting a lot more out of it this time around. My GPA at this time is 4.0 a big difference from the 2.0 I received in the past when I really did not apply myself like I should have. I am really trying to do things different this time around.

What i have gotten out of college is that i can be who i want to be. I never thought that i was the type of person that would ever be able to make it in college. I didn't think i was smart enough, but i have proven myself wrong. My college experience has been amazing. Stevens-Heanger College has helped me so much. I dont no where i would be if they weren't there to help me get through school. I have been making all A's and B's, and my GPA right now is at 3.82. When i finish college i hope to be able to move up in the company i work for.

I have only been in college for a year and a half now but so far I have learned and grown so much. Being away from home has helped me to learn more responsibility in school and life in general. Also, without being at home with the help of my family I have become even more independent. There are things that I have to get done and I don't have that family support readily available anymore. In addition, I really like the classes I am taking, or have took. I'm learning a great deal more and in a different way than high school. I have also made some amazing friends and have had lots of fun. I can see why people say these are the best years of your life. The growing, learning, maturing and experiences are all absolutely amazing!

eduaction, new experinces

College has taught me a lot about being responsible. I have so much free time and yet enough work to keep me busy. There are many temptations such as parties, being out late with friends, drinking, and generally putting work to the side. But after a few slip ups I know what I need to in order to be successful. With the organizatoins I am involved in, see the importance of community involvement and giving to those in need. All of these are valuable to me because it builds my character and gives me a stronger passion to help people in my intended careerof psychology. Even though it can be difficult being away from my family and other loved ones, I know it will be worth it in the end to focus at school and let fun come second to my education so that one day I will not have to struggle to live like many others do.

AT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO SCHOOL ONLINE. IT HELPS ALOT BECAUSE I AM A MOTHER OF THREE SMALL CHILDREN. IT HAS TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND NOT PROCRASTINATE. BY GOING TO SCHOOL ONLINE YOU HAVE TO BE DISIPLINED ENOUGH TO DO YOUR WORK ON TIME AND NOT SLACK OFF. THIS HAS PREPARED ME FOR MY CLASSES THAT I HAVE TO TAKE ON CAMPUS BY TEACHING ME BETTER STUDY METHODS. I LOVE ATTENDING CLASS AND LEARNING NEW THINGS. MY PROFESSORS ARE GREAT AND WHAT YOU TO SUCCEED IN LIFE AND I THINK THAT MAKES IT THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE YET AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

Not only have I learned material in my courses but I have also learned a great deal from different organizations and the diverse students around me. I am constantly learning new things everyday. Sometimes it may be hard to get out of bed after a night in the library or out on the town but it is so valuable to attend for the education you get from not only the course but from the students as well. I have learned so much about myself as a person and who I want to be and what I want to do with my life. I have met so many new people that I know will be friends for life. The experience of college opens up so many new windows and opportunities for students. There are opportunities to travel and study abroad or serve throughout the community. I wouldn't trade any of my college experineces for anything! MIZ-ZOU!!!

Since I have began college I have found a lot of changes within myself and sensed self growth. I have learned many things about myself and people in general from being in college and facing many challanges along the way. One thing in particular that I have learned is to look at the big picture in the scheme of things. I have learned that there is always going to be problems and challanges along the way but they can be so small compared the whole situation. Along with this new way of viewing difficult situations, I have learned to be more relaxed and laid back. When being faced with pressure and day to day situations it has allowed me to mature in a way that I wouldn't do naturally without attending college the first year after high school. It is a big step to go to college but it also leaves possitive results for your development in the years to come.

it is a great school before thomas nelson i believed i did not have a chance. thomas nelson has talt me to believe in my self and that i can do all things i put my mind to . this helps me to stay focus and stay in controll. Thomas nelson has made me a better person.

I have learned how to manage my time well, unlike most of my friends. I am extremely happy with my first semester of college and my GPA about reflects how hard I worked. Most people cannot say that they are satisfied. I came to school, out of state, to learn, not play. That is why learning to prioritze has been a great skill for me. I work first, then play.

I receiving my Associates degree, I immediately attended a 4-year university. After spending a year at that institution, I weighed the pros and cons of attending my current university (the University of Missouri-Columbia). Now, I have lots of experience from attending numerous colleges/universities and have learned so much in the process. A college experience is what you make of it. The best education I have received are from the adversities that I have faced in college. The first two years of college I had difficulty with finding people who were going to support my educational endeavors after getting my Associates degree. Last year (my 3rd year in college), I had difficulty adjusting to a new city, new activities on campus and financial issues. This year I was having difficulty with finding a diverse crowd who had similar educational goals, and even more financial issues. Throughout these 4 years, I have overcome all of these obstacles and learned from them. If I had not attended college, I would not have had these rich experiences and grown as a better student/adult. I plan to graduate in May 2012 and help educate the next generation.

Out of everything I have gained from my college experience so far, the most valuable and universal has to be confidence. College forced me into a situation in which I was on my own, and I had to learn to live with more responsibility than ever before. My whole life until college was lived under the roof of my parents - a comfortable and safe place. College is different. It’s been an adventure. There have been new experiences, responsibilities, people, lessons, and, I think most importantly, new perspectives on anything and everything. Being exposed to so much “new” was overwhelming - but that’s where the confidence came from. After making mistakes, after being unsure of myself, and after realizing that sometimes the only opinion that mattered was my own, I started to learn more about myself than ever before. Learning who I was and who I wanted to be gave me confidence that still continues to grow. This wouldn’t have been possible without attending college, without having so much “new” all at once. College has meant responsibility, personal growth, and maturity. All I had to do was go and give it my best shot.

I got to know the basics of how to do journalism and have already applied it to my first internship in China.

Since attending college, I have gained a lot from my experience. I have learned how to live on my own, be self disciplined, and be financially stable. My college has been valuable to attend because its preparing me for the real world. I do know that its nothing compared to it though.

Through my college experience I have learned the importance of working with my mind more than working with my hands. Knowledge is key, every thing that my professors are teaching me now is intended to better my knowledge. I have realized that nothing comes easy and everything in life has to be worked for espically a education that is needed to succeed. Attending college is a deep value to me because no one else in my family has had the opportunity to attend. It is also a value because I have a big dream of helping children as much as possible and I plan on doing so by studying Psychology.

SO FAR I HAVE GOT A VERY GOOD EDUCATION AT THIS SCHOOL AND HAVE MET SOME WONDERFUL PEOPLE HERE. THE MOST VALUABLE THING ABOUT ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL IS THAT THEY HAVE TWO DAYCARES ON CAMPUS WHICH ENABLES ME TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL AND HAVE MY SON HERE WITH ME INSTEAD OF HAVING TO LEAVE HIM IN SAINT LOUIS WITH MY FAMILY.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. I have learned a lot about my own focus and drive. I know I have the ability to do anything and have worked my hardest and will continue to do so. I come from a rural area and have greatly enjoyed meeting all the culturally diverse individuals.

Mizzou has given me the oppurtunity to pursue my dreams as a buisness man while I also continue by love for playing hockey. The school has brought this club sport as close to a school sport as possible. They have given me everything I hoped for in college!

College is fun and exciting and I would love to say that what I got most out of college was an education. But I believe what I got most out of college is best described as a new experience. Coming from a small high school we didn’t have a very diverse population. So coming to college and getting exposed to so much diversity was a big change. What I got most out of college was a diverse learning experience.

A great education and status that comes with graduating from UMC

I believe that attending a university or college of any type is a valuable part of life which everyone should undertake. I think you not only learn a lot in the classroom during college but you learn a lot of social skills which are vital. At the University of Missouri, we have four pillars that we strongly believe in and that the faculty teaches and the students adhere by; excellence, respect, responsibility and discovery. These four pillars that I learned in my undergraduate career taught me a lot and formed my character while I was there. I am always proud to say that I am a Missouri graduate because of what the university stands for. It is a wonderful school, both academically and recreationally. There are numerous opportunities to get involved in activities for anything you could be interested in, which is something I truly appreciated. I think that the University of Missouri was the best choice for me and the most valuable experience I could have received.

I love the college experience because it has allowed me to become more independent and responsible for myself. Going to college has allowed me to mature into more of an adult whereas staying home would have only hindered my growth.