Reflection/Personal Experience

A Reflection

The best training ground for every deserving student is in fact , the University of Arizona . Its education is the food market of the human mind . It fuels the student 's professional growth and thrusts him towards definite directions in his day to day activity . Furthermore , this university is his watering holes from which he quenches his thirsts and draws his strength as he travels treks through his arduous journey towards excellence and fulfillment . Over the years , this institute has able to mold its graduates into becoming professionals with superb

brilliance , genuine dignity and outstanding values

From that day I stepped into this mammoth training ground , I was convinced this University would mean more than life to me . Its warm people , specialized programs and well-prepared curricula are the best tools to guide and shape a freshman like me

My first semester in the University of Arizona is a time of transition in which I experienced inner transformation as well as realization of my worth as a young adult . I have realized , that with adulthood , comes responsibility . Responsibility is synonymous with obligation , dedication and perseverance . I have the obligation to make the best of my time and effort while studying , not only for the enrichment of myself but also for the benefit of those who have been backing me up in prayers and in thoughts . Aside from these , I have realized that I am accountable to my actions and the little decisions that I make each day , to keep myself whole until that day I got that priceless sheet of to pursue my dreams and give back to my family and my country their rewards of life and love , as much as my parents have consented and gave their full trust and support to me , even though being in this university means to be miles and miles away from home . This university has taught me to be committed to every particular task I have , especially in my academics These things could be as simple as doing my homework diligently or to bigger things like spending wisely every single penny my parents have worked for . Furthermore , this university has taught me to dedicate myself towards living up into its vision and mission and constantly strive to gain excellence not just mentally , but holistically

Back from my humble and simple city in California , I used to misunderstand the independence I have . I relied solely with my parents and left all the household responsibilities to them . I hardly even washed the dishes , nor fixed my room ! I did not even bother to clean the house or even my own mess . I was used to having all things readily set and made available for me . I was reluctant with my studies and my dreams in life were vague . In fact , I enjoyed the company of friends and loved to stay outside shopping and partying , thinking these things would make me happy . But , I was wrong ! Not that I have not yet matured that...