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How has the college shaped you as a person?

How has the college shaped you as a person?

It is not about your subjects or courses that you studied.
It is about how the college has impacted your personality and shaped you. You became better networked, you could handle criticism, you learnt about innovation and entrepreneurship... How you became a better person. What are few things beyond studies, which you have picked up to lead a productive life?
Do's
• Tell about 1-2 skills which had a critical impact on you
• How these helped you to see the world in better light
• Why do you think these skills are important to you
Don'ts
• I was always like this
• College is only good for job
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