... out that I was not going to be able to go to the University of West Georgia and play football, I started looking into Georgia Perimeter College. I thought Georgia Perimeter College would be a great place for me to start my College education because of the great help students can get from the Instructional Support Services (ISS) and the Advising and Counseling Office. The ISS insures ... . When getting help with class scheduling, students want help is so that they can know what they need to take to be able to transfer from GPC to a four year college. The Advising and Counselors will look ...

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... Although I was ready to go off and be by myself and meet new people I was scared to death at the same time. I didn't know much about the "college experience" and what I did know (or thought I knew) scared me. I pictured hard classes that I wouldn't be able to keep up with, people that wouldn't ... about it all was that I felt like I was the only one that actually thought about this. I felt so immature and childish for actually being scared to come to college. After I thought I wouldn't be able to take the pressures anymore, I decided to approach my mom about the subject. I told her that...

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... Although I was ready to go off and be by myself and meet new people I was scared to death at the same time. I didn't know much about the "college experience" and what I did know (or thought I knew) scared me. I pictured hard classes that I wouldn't be able to keep up with, people that wouldn't ... about it all was that I felt like I was the only one that actually thought about this. I felt so immature and childish for actually being scared to come to college. After I thought I wouldn't be able to take the pressures anymore, I decided to approach my mom about the subject. I told her that...

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... journey we call life; there are several things that can color, shape, and mold the way that we live our lives. One of these is College. There is nothing quite like the anticipation of getting your first applications in the mail, all the hours it takes to fill everyone of them out, ... had class. I wanted him to know that he could count on me being there. Everyone knows that Thursday nights here in Ada are considered party nights with the college students, and I am very proud to say that I was one of the few that really went to class on Fridays! It was important to me that I ... times I ...

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... a group of people talking about a party. As you think you might go, you have a ton of homework. What are you going to do? Well welcome to college, time management is very hard for some people. You know that u have homework but hanging out with friends or going to a party sounds more fun. Getting behind ... a list of things to do. I am not saying miss out on social events or having fun. College is about meeting new people and having fun. Just make sure you manage your time well. When you start college you are instantly introduced to a very large variety of new people. Yes, you are going t...

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... it in what people call the "real world." Because school really does prepare you for life, I had been ready to take the next step in my life which would be college. I truly believe that unlike many people in the world, I am ready for what lies ahead of me. The reason why I have a strong feeling for going to ... college is I want to be the first in my family to complete college. This has been a goal, which was pushed upon me since I was a child, to be the first in my family to complete college. My family has pushed so hard because they believe that I am capable of completing ... my goal ...

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... welcome in an environment I was so nervous about being in. I knew at that moment I would do anything in my power to be able to become a student at Spring Hill College. From the first time I stepped foot on Spring Hill's campus, I wanted to go school there, but it was just a "pipe dream," as my mom would say. I ... graduate with your degree. I had no idea people actually enjoyed their schools and the people that attended. Spring Hill opened my eyes to a whole new world of what college should be. A world where people stop to say hi. A world where you do not feel rude to ask someone you mi...

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... requiring students to write essays to help improve their writing skills. And since that time, students have been stressing their brain trying to write the perfect essay. As college students and adults, we know there is no such thing as a perfect essay. So the question arises how might one come about writing a perfect ... As I have previously stated, there is no such thing as a perfect essay. There are, however, some helpful ways to make your essay a huge success. When writing a college essay, one must know that getting started is the hardest part. How often have you noticed when it's time...

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... have been filled with too many emotions to recall. I was shocked two days before leaving when I first realized I would be gone to college for good. Inevitably I"d be gone from family and friends for good now, and it wasn't the family I was worried about. While I love my parents and siblings, I was quite ready for ... worries have died down but there are some underlying truths to the perceptions that worried me for all of those two days befor I left for college. In reality there isn't too much to be worried about. This college does an outstanding job orienting new students by keeping th...

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... that I would be nothing. But now, it is the time for me to take the urge to the next level. College is where my urge is now pulling me. So, basically, there is a win-win deal for both of us. The college gets a truly determined student, and I get my chance to finish and realize my dream. To conclude, my urge is a immovable ... it has led me to becoming a highly responsible bowler in my league. It has given me the gift to learn new ideas and knowledge. And it now leads me towards college. And in order to fulfill my urge, I must attend college. Because without it, my urge would not be comp...

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... they provided were based on fact, not human intuition. As I matured, I grew to enjoy the systematic mechanics of the human body. Within months, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to enter college with the intention of graduating with a Ph.D. in genetics. It is my hope that with such a degree, I would be able to pursue a career in medical research. I would like to have ... some of the most troubling viruses which inundate our society today. Unfortunately, such an ambition requires money to achieve. Finances are a strong factor in my family, and I realize that my college choices need to...

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... say, "then you have more free time afterwards". I took that saying to heart, and try to apply it to my life whenever possible. I believe this trait will be useful in college and my career, because hard work is the surest method to get what one wants. It may not be the easiest way, but it is the most reliable. When I was ... be completed thoroughly. I believe that my ability to apply myself totally will be of great use to me in the future. College is all about studying, and with little else to do on my agenda, I will study intensely. I want to graduate college with a bachelor's degree in...

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... a wonderfully cold November day the last weekend before thanksgiving. I was quiet happy because I got to my colleges football game with all of my two best friends. I had never been to a College football game before and was very excited to see what it is like. Upon arriving at the game my friends Steve and John picked a seat for us in the Grand ... Stands at the very top so they could see the whole field with a unobstructed view. The first half of the game was uneventful and very boring as it was a Jr. College football game and neither team seemed to have much talent. At the conclusion o...

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... 14, 2003 As I put my pen down after answering the final question on my last exam, I sighed with relief. Today marks the last day of my freshman year at The College of New Jersey and there is a big smile on my face. I hand in my paper and start for the door. I then make my way to the dorms with thoughts of ... and my eyes start to tear up. I then read the part of the letter that affected me the most, where she mentions she can not wait until she gets to college because of my example; that she is so proud of me and looks up to me and that she is glad that I made it as far as I had. Like e...

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... , I've lost, I've found, I've cried, I've laughed, I've loved, I've hated, I've discovered, I've forgotten, these are what best exemplify my past year. The transition from high school to college was bigger then I could have ever imagined. Not so much academically, but emotionally. I think that I have grown as a person, and learnt much more then could be taught at school. The ... summer between high school and college, I lost people that were very dear to me, lost people that knew me, that loved me and understood me. At the beginning of the school year, I stayed with the people ... ...

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... . Working hard all three years for what I wanted definitely paid off. It taught me a valuable lesson, which is something that I can use during my college years. Maybe I"ll become the Editor-In-Chief of a paper at the college I attend next fall. After you finally get what you deserve by all the hard work you've put into something, there's nothing better than ... ...

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... future I would like to help others who have experienced hardships similar to my own. Someday I hope to bring my knowledge back to my hometown and help those in need. In college, I plan to dedicate myself to my studies. One thing I know I can always describe myself as is optimistic. I can take any situation, for the most part and see the good side ... world works and how we are to live accordingly. I have always worked hard in school, despite the curve balls that life has thrown in my direction. I hope to graduate from college with honors and to further my education by attending medical ...

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... one that I chose is responsibility. It is hard being on your own and college is so much different from high school. You don't realize it until you are actually on your own. Waking up on my own, relying on myself to eat, doing my ... ...

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... , I"ve lost, I"ve found, I"ve cried, I"ve laughed, I"ve loved, I"ve hated, I"ve discovered, I"ve forgotten, these are what best exemplify my past year. The transition from high school to college was bigger then I could have ever imagined. Not so much academically, but emotionally. I think that I have grown as a person, and learnt much more then could be taught at school. The ... summer between high school and college, I lost people that were very dear to me, lost people that knew me, that loved me and understood me. At the beginning of the school year, I stayed with the people ... ...

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College Testing Why do colleges have to give students tests? I just don't understand why a student has to sit in class and take notes and listen to lecture, then come back to class and take a written test on the things that were taught. I know that it is due to the fact that there are a lot of stud...

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College Admissions Essay-"Discuss a specific event" At times life is like a runaway train that never stops. It turns and twists that has no end in sight. If there are tracks, the train will never stop, so head one direction. At times you could live your life to the fullest but one day it could al...

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... in our lives. I have found that being happy for the little things has made the big things that much more amazing when they have come my way. Looking forward to college, I plan to employ this same attitude into everything that I choose to do. I hope to find success doing what I love and enjoy the thrilling ride along the way ... ...

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... I feel distinguishes me from everyone else, my own drive to do well at something I love simply because I know I can do it, sports or otherwise. I feel that"ll get me through college and help me in the future. ...

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... the suburbs. But now I realize that there are so many other steps I need to take in order to achieve these so-called goals. This includes graduating from high school and college, finding that special someone, and finding that perfect job. I have begun to realize that I have yet to begin my life; everything up until now has been practice, as if I have ... ...

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Personal Statement College is the first step in becoming an adult. For the first time, I will be on my own. My "real" life and career will begin. Attending St.Peters will bring me closer to where I want to be. St.Peters will put me on the right path ...

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