college.

uni·ver·si·ty noun \ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-tē, -ˈvər-stē\

1: an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees; specifically : one made up of an undergraduate division which confers bachelor's degrees and a graduate division which comprises a graduate school and professional schools each of which may confer master's degrees and doctorates.

(webster’s dictionary)

        By the books, college is just to go to class and earn a degree, but it is much more than that.  College involves a mixture of academic, social, and personal aspects.  Academically, you strive to succeed in your courses, and hopefully learn a thing or two about the subjects you are taking.  Socially, meeting new people and creating new social groups is a key to having a fulfilling college experience.  Personally, you are forced to manage your time, make intelligent decisions, and prove to your parents that you are mature enough to live on your own.

 My goals for college are pretty basic.  I want to earn good grades, learn, and make new friends. As long as I can accomplish what I set out here to do, I will leave feeling accomplished.