Personal Statement: Going Back To College

Going back to college, even though I have a bachelor degree, was the most important decision I took since I have moved to America. Three years ago, I started my studies in Union County College which is located on Cranford, New Jersey. On my graduation May 25th of this year, I realized that I had not only received an associated degree, but I have also received an opportunity to have a hopeful future. Returning to college was a personal challenge and an important tool to start a successful career in America.
My return to College not only was a personal challenge because English is my second language, but also because I really wanted to study a master degree. The two first years at College, in the majority of these organization in United States, students only learn general knowledge like history, math, arts, biology, etc. In Colombia, the county from where I came, at College students really learn more about all subjects relate with their professional fields. That’s the reason why it was hard for me to decide to go back to a college in America. Even when I thought that study at college in America would be a waste of time and money, I started my studies establishing a personal goal of getting always A in each subject.
The first semester was a little hard for me to adapt to my …show more content…
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