College Experience

The college experience I actually had was far different than what you see in the movies. I didn't see college guys playing frisbee on the lawns of the school, or hear about drunken frat parties where everyone slept together. Actually, college was pretty uneventful.

The Long Journey
For about 5 1/2 years I worked hard. I got my first degree in Radio/Television/Film from Rowan University in 4 1/2 years. I then took a year off to work, and then went back for an additional year to get another degree in Writing Arts. In my freshman year I had a baby, but I still went to school anyway. Proving that it is possible to have children and get a college degree. It wasn't easy, but I did it. Once I got the general education classes completed, I was able to concentrate on the classes that I liked from within my major of study. Most of those classes I enjoyed, but some I dreaded because of all the papers and tests involved.

How I Changed
In college I discovered things about myself that I didn't learn from the textbooks. I learned that I am dedicated and resilient. If I wasn't, I would have quit school when things got tough. I learned that I like logic and philosophy. I don't always understand it, but it can be fun to debate. I also became more independent and outspoken. In high school I was shy and dependent on others for fun and to take care of. I am the total opposite of that now.