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What should every freshman at Auburn University know before they start?

Victoria

Even though it was only a few years since I graduated, I have learned a lot of things. One of the most important things is to keep at it with your dreams and where you want to go. I have been accepted into Auburn University, one of the best veterinarian schools in the country. I know you will soon find out about this amazing school, but you'll immediately fall in love with it after touring around the website. I have yet to go to this school, but I could tell this will be the best experience you will see later in life. Don't be afraid of going to an out of state university, everyone you have meet will be in full support of this big change and it will show you that you can do this change for the better.

Bailey

My personality senior year was very carefree when it came to my career. I tried hard in school because I naturally wanted to succeed, but I didn't know or care what I was interested in. I applied to Auburn's College of Business, switched to Chemical Engineering because my mom suggested it and they gave me a small scholarship, but it wasn't until a year and a half later that I got any direction into what I wanted to do with my life. If I could give advice, I would say to try new things, and figure out what I liked! My plans now are to attend medical school and work (hopefully) in pediatrics. My senior year self would have said she wasn't smart enough for all of that school and that she's too squeemish for blood because in 4th grade she passed out disecting a cow eye. Not only did I not know what I was capable of, I also didn't think to give medicine a chance because I had put myself in the "squeemish" box.

Tori

Study more in high school so I could of gotten a higher GPA to into a Universty right out of high school.

Ana

If I could go back to when I was a high school senior I would tell myself to take all they dual credit and advanced placement classes that I possibly could, because it would have saved me a lot time and money. I would of told myslef to apply to as many schloarships possible, because I didn't take advantage of that when I had the chance. I also would have told myslef to try harder in school, because if I tried as hard in high school as I do now I would have been so smart!!

Nicole

Don't wait to do things, if you wait then thing build up and you get stressed out. Do your assignments well ahead of when they are do and don't put yourself in a negative situation. College is full of great times and new friends, but don't get carried away and forget about your grades.

Fabiola

It is my high school senior year and the day to start applying for colleges has finally arrived. I would surely tell myself that my main focus when starting college will be completing my general education classes. Therefore, I do not have to feel pressurred about what major I want because I still have more time to decide what major fits me best according to my interests in life. I should not be worried about the cost either because financial aid helps students with the costs. It is important that once in college I talk to the college counselor about the classes that I need to take in order to transfer to a university. I would also tell myself to not fall behind in classes because you can only retake a class three times and it does not look good on the educational record. It is important to have a good GPA.

Erika

Last year of high school, I imagine all Seniors thought as I did: "I CAN'T WAIT TO FINISH!" Truth is, that's when your adult life REALLY get's started and its up to you whether you spend your youth working hard to live the life you've always imagined in your later years, or you spend your time enjoying "the moment" that eventually pass you by. Don't let financial stability steer you in a direction too strayed from your educational aspirations. Sure, having money in your pocket feels great but worth feels better. Worth isn't measured by how much money you spend, or save for that matter. Worth is measured in ways of investments. Don't waste time figuring out all the answers at once, but never stop asking questions. Utilize resources at your disposal, manage your time wisely, plan your short and long terms goals, and get it done one step at a time. The only thing standing in the way of you and your future is hesitation. Seize the moment, don't waste it. We spend more time being old than being young; spend your time wisely and reap the benefits of your labor.

Chanel

Dear Chanel, Be happy, dont worry about other students and what they are doing. Focus on YOU. Because when you graduate, you are all you have. Those friends that are with you skipping class, getting you in trouble will not be here in the next few months. Sit in the front of class, distance yourself away from useless distractions because at the end of the day, you will walk across that stage alone. Do the absolute best you can do and try to do all the activities you can, you can never get this time back so enjoy it.! Love it. And just don't forget to be happy. Stay on the right path and help people along the way. But don't allow yourself to be taken advantage of. I love you Chanel, we are all we got!

Micaela

As a high school senior, I would tell myself to follow my heart and don't look back. Many months of my senior year were spent stressing about my college decision. I was torn between moving from Wisconsin to Alabama to attend Auburn University or attending an in-state institution in Wisconsin. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew that I would regret turning down my acceptance to Auburn, as I had always wanted to travel elsewhere for college. But I was hesitant knowing that it would cost a lot more money than staying in-state. After rethinking my decision hundreds of times, I finally signed the papers accepting my admission to Auburn. In the long run, I'm hoping that the cost of my college decision will not be an issue, but the experiences that I've already gained in my freshman year are priceless. You only go to college once, so take the leap of faith and don't be afraid to expand your horizons. Every day I wake up on Auburn's campus and look around still in disbelief that I am living my dream, and this is the experience that I will never regret.

Catherine

learn some good study habits social life camn wait til work is done try your hadest and dont give up everything wont be eaay but keep trying