On a personal level, college is more than just receiving an education.  It is an opportunity to have fun, meet new people, and better discover who I am.  My college experience hopefully will better prepare me for a career.  Knowledge is one thing in an office setting but so is the ability to communicate and interact with others, qualities that are better learned outside of the classroom.  I understand that I will have good and bad times.  I hope that my new friends will help me through those times so I may reach my true potential.  I will make great attempts to improve in every aspect of life so that I can be a well rounded individual as well as a good friend and a beneficial member of society.

On a professional level, I want to prepare myself with the knowledge and skills I will need in my desired field.  During my college experience I would like to strive for a high GPA.  Along with a high GPA I would also like to be a part of multiple organizations, thus helping me get acquainted with others in our school and community.  I am determined to build upon my success in high school and build a bright future for myself.  I hope that my newly developed skills and abilities will assist me in obtaining my goals and dreams in the future.

Diedre Paterson

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