Before becoming a student at Walden there were so many challenges and obstacles to face. There were so many things that I wanted to accomplish but it didn’t feel as if it was enough time in a day. A great man once said, “A beautiful rose can’t exist if not given the chance to grow!” I can truly say during my journey here at Walden University, I had that chance to grow. From the dynamic advisors, teaching staff, and classmates it is all that anyone can dream of. As a student, there are so many things that Walden University offers from online help and library needs. Earning this degree in Teacher Education will give me a chance to work with students and provide the best examples and interventions that I possibly can. There has been a lot of great things that I have learned at Walden, such as being able to write effective papers as well as gain knowledge about the field in which the degree I am about to receive. It has given me a chance to become a great leader as well as a teacher. I have learned the importance of gaining the knowledge I need to make sure that I implement the practices that I have learned. Exactly like most of you, I chose Walden University because of their expertise in creating leaders. Clarice Lispector once said, “Everything in this world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and a life was born.” I chose Walden because I knew they would push me to grow intellectually and as well as socially. I knew they had will power to produce leaders that believed in a pursing a higher degree for a higher purpose. The degree that I have earned has set boundaries that I never thought I could cross. I have learned to turn my dreams into realities. I have learned to press my way through, even when times get tough. I learned what it means to no give up. I came to Walden University to grow and that just what happened while I was here. I