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The advice I would give myself would be to have fun but at the same time make sure that you study. In college studying is very important because you have to stay focused otherwise you'll get left behind.

I know that right now you're confused. You don't know what career field to go into and you don't know what college to go to. Don't let that get you down though. At the right time, you will figure it out. Until then, stay focused and keep going. I know it's hard and that the work is overwhelming. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you have to trust that it's there. Keep your eyes on the goal. You want to graduate high school and college and with a degree so that you can get a good job. Never lose sight of the goal. I know you want to give up and that you think you'll never make it through high school. Take it one day at a time, one assignment at a time. The greatest feeling is to work hard at something and then accomplish it. Celebrate each small accomplishment. Let you feel good about what you've done. Once you feel good about yourself, you can accomplish anything. Believe that you can succeed. Believe that you can be great. Then make it happen.

Don't even waste your time applying for the other three schools. You are going to make some life time friends at Albany State University and everyone is nice. The teachers are even willing to work with you. I know you want to be a Music Major and if you want to go to a great music program then I NEED for you to go to Albany State. I went to the school only knowing how to play one instrument, now I can play 12 different instruments. They even teach you how to sing. I know your tone def right now but you are gona learn and you will actually sound good. I know its hard to believe but its true. This is where you need to be DeVon. It is your destiny. I know your #1 goal in life is to be succesful and spread the love of classical, orchestral, and jazz music to the world but in order for you to do that, Albany State University is the place to be. Trust me. Your gona make it and become something special.

If I could go back in time or even help an upcoming high school senior, the best advice I could give is to focus and make sure to have a plan or idea about what you want to accomplish in life. Having some kind of plan, allows you to know exactly what you want to do and how to go about doing it. Also, I definitely did not understand how important a GPA is until I got in college but had I not known how important it was then, it would have helped me out tremendously. Having a high GPA, gives you an higher advantage to scholarships, money, and creates a stronger profile to colleges you may be interested in.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not as easy at it seems. That you need to enjoy the days left in your high school career, because college is a not a walk in the park. Focus on changing your study habits, because you think the homework, quizzes, and test are hard now just wait to you get to college. FInally, Always Always believe in your abilities to acheive and stay true to who you are . Never let anyone or anything change you for the worse.

Many people strive to be someone that they are not. Others try to become a facsimile of what people want them to become. I enjoy helping others, making a difference, and enhancing my knowledge. Since I enjoy doing these things I have to take upon the responsibilites to get where I want to become. I will strive not to continue to be a procrasinator. Time management is the key to college success. Not only is becoming a defense attorney my goal, but it is my dream. I never really seem to be peer pressured into anything I was uncomfortable with and I did not want to start in college.

I would tell my younger self to take my time and really understand where I want to go with my career. When I was 18 years of age, I felt pressured to go to college without actually knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Because of my idescisiveness I bounced around from major to major and really wasted alot of time studying a subject I wasn't interested in. I would also tell myself to complete my education without any breaks. I've currently been out of school for 3 years and now I'm finally returning. If I knew what i knew then, I would've just kept going. Now I have to get nack in the swing of things.

College life is said to be the best years of your life well at least that is what I was told .Making a transition from high school to college is not that easy but you will certainly manage. Maintaining good grades can ensure that many scholarships will come your way. Although college life can be challenging at times, it can also bring personal fulfillment through other activities such as academic and social groups on campus to help develop and mold your character and independence as a person. Participating in these groups and organizations would allow you to show your dedication in volunteering for community service and allow others to see what kind of person you are. After all, there is nothing like lending a helping hand to those who need it most. The last piece of advice and certainly not the least is to just be yourself. Being kind to everyone that you may come in contact with will take you a long way. Trust me, you will love college, making new friends, and learning new information as you make career choices will help you grow. Just relax and understand that you have started a successful journey in your life.

During my college experience, I am learning to develop skills in reasoning, tolerance, and communication. These skills will help resolve the conflicts and crisis that will come up in life. My experience in college has also helped understand other people's viewpoints and how to disagree sensibly. Meeting new people and making new friends is leading toward my personal growth. My choice to attend college has been valuable because a college environment has proven to be reat place to practice, learn and polish skills that will last you a lifetime.

Being in college has taught me a lot of responsibility and self control. I am glad I chose to go to college after high school because many valuable lessons have been instilled in me. One of the most important lessons I have learned is to think before I act. This comes to me as very valuable because before I choose to do something I want to do, I have to realize what I need to do is more important. I have also learned the value of money. If I am not focused and serious about important things, I will lose money. Since I come from a poor family,I cannot afford to lose money which is why I take school extremely serious. Out of my college experience, I have learned to be more sociable with others and more independent. I have also gained self discipline being that I do not live with my parents anymore.

Throughout college I learned many lessons, but the most valuable lesson that I learned there was that you get out what you put in. There were plenty of students that just skated through the degree programs, never really putting a lot of work into them, and those are the students that are still looking for work. On the other hand, the students that put in a lot of effort to succeed are now doing very well for themselves. College was a wonderful experience, and while I do believe that it is not for everyone, it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It was an excellent transition into adulthood, where I am not completely on my own, but I have to learn discipline and self control. There is no mommy there to wake you up for classes; you have to push yourself in college if you want to succeed.

I have learned in my college experience how to manage stuff on my own and learned a lot of what it means to be out on your own without your parents to baby you. Overall I think everyone should have a chance to have the college experience.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is to keep going, stay focused, and never give up. I have realized what a struggle and hassle it is to attend school. Nevertheless, through each struggle and hassle, I have become very adamant to continue my education no matter what hardships come my way. College has vitally changed my life and it is something I definitely want to succeed at. It has been valuable to attend because when I look at the people back home, I see what my life could have been like if I did not attend college, and more importantly what I do not want my life to be like. Everyone dreams to be successful in life, but unfortunately everyone dreams are not met. I am given an opportunity to achieve my dreams and goals, and I am beyond determined to reach them. Overall, I do believe I can achieve success, and I believe my self- motivation, ambition, and courage will get me there.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is friendships I have made. When I first came I was nervous that I wasn't going to have anyone to talk to but when I got there I could feel the love and embrace of the others because they felt the same as I felt. I can see now that we have have bonded and the bond that I have with them and them with me; its something that can never be broken. Albany State University is valuable to attend because unlike many colleges the professors will try and gt to know each and every student as if they were our parents or guardians and they want nothing but the best for the students. They take time out of their busy schedules to see that their lesson is being comprehended to a student. When you feel comfortable asking questions and those questions get answered there is nothing that can turn you back from being successful.

Attending Albany State has been one of the utmost beautiful challenges I have ever experienced because my life was put into a perspective much greater than I ever phantom. College presented opportunities that I never knew existed and presented the type of situations I never dealt with before, therefore, I rose above my challenges and even when I failed, I tried again and again till I succeeded. Albany State University encourages its students to excel in their studies while being involved with extracurricular activities. In return, students learn to balance and prioritize their lives. As students, we afforded several portals to advancing their careers through work-study, volunteerism, forums, workshops, and events hosted semester-round. Attending Albany State University has provided the assurance that after my matriculation and instilled desire of philanthropy, I will be a confident, persevering, and determined young woman ready to embark on my future endeavors as the future founder of my own abstinence awareness-mentoring program for the youth.

During my experince, i have encountered several professors that care for the progress of my education . Being a Education Major I am have recieved usefull information/ oppurtunities. My colllege life has been an experience but i plan to do what is needed to complete my education in May 2011

When I was a senior in high school I didnt know what I wanted to do with my life so when I started out at Modesto Jr. College I started by taking all my general education classes to get them out of the way. If I could go back I would tell my self not to do that. I would tell my self to take specific interest classes, classes that I wouldnt normally take. I would do this so I could find out right away what I like and what I didnt like, and who knows I might have found out sooner my passion in life. I would tell my self to just explore all the classes I wanted and worrie about the general education later once I found out what I wanted to do.

As a high school student I was not as informed about college as I am now. If I could give my self advice in regards to college I would explain how college is a wonderful step into an independent lifestyle. Even though freedom is involved in attending college, a person should always make sure that they are taking college serious and not approaching it as a joke. College is certainly a learning experience, and with open eyes a person can learn alot and progress into a better person. There may be alot of parties and school activities but, the school work should always come first. With a level head and the right morals I would be prepared as a senior to attend college.

THE ONLY ADVICE THAT I WOULD GIVE MYSELF IS TO LOOK AT THE COST OF SCHOOL TUTITIONS AND FEES. BEFORE I GOT ACCEPTED INTO ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY I'VE NEVER HAD TO TAKE OUT ANY LOANS. I DO NOT REGRET COMING HERE BECAUSE ITS A GREAT SCHOOL .THE TUTITION IS JUST UNAFFORABLE WHEN IM ON A FIX INCOME. ALSO ITS A GREAT EXPERICENE BECAUSE ITS MY FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME. I'VE ALWAYS WENT TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES IN MY HOME TOWN.