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Dear Yeng, I know it is going to be difficult for you to listen, but just hear me out; here is some advice I would like to share with you. First of all, I know you are a somewhat intelligent kid, but you still have to do more homework; you will not believe how much of your grade is based on it. If you do not get into the rhythm now, you will have a hard time catching up. Secondly, try to have a better structured schedule; plan out your day accordingly and try to set a little time off for just youself. On another note, the myth about college kids not have any food contradicts the freshman fifteen, and in this case the freshman fifteen wins, so remember to watch what you eat and workout often. Oh, and just FYI, you do not need to be involved in EVERY student activity/organization. Sincerely, Future Yeng

As a senior, you are afraid of a change, possibly leaving you family and friends behind to pursue a career interest can present numerous problems. Knowing what I know about college life now, there three pieces of advice I wish I would have known before make the transition. First, time Management is the key to your success in college. Always keep a full blown schedule of your daily and weekly events. Be able to set aside study time for classes and time to having a part time job if applicable. Secondly, study time for each class is critical, for every hour of class you should at least set aside two hours to study and do homework. This cannot be discussed no matter what other tell you, 2 hours of study time to 1 hour of class is a perfect ratio. Thirdly, get involved in school activities, college is about making connection and networking. Use these 4 years to join a club, find an internship or even work on campus. Networking is the key to opening the door of success after graduation. If you follow these three rules you should do fine in college.

Going back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to keep working hard until the end of senior year and be open to meeting new people and getting comfortable in new situations. College is a lot more work than high school, and I would give myself confidence boosters and words of encouragement. I would also tell myself the hard work is worth it and pays off because ofhow much fun I've had this year at college, all of the great new experiences I've had, and how I love living in a big city. My biggest piece of advice would be to work hard, but enjoy the experience at the same time.

I would definitely recommed not coming to college thinking that everything is about drinking. There are plenty of activities to do on campus that doesn't involve alcohol. I would also say to be as involved as possible around campus without having a schedule overload. It is so important to keep yourself involved on campus because you meet new people while at the same time, learning about yourself and finding what things you are passionate about and what things aren't really interesting to you. It is important to take healthy risks. Going to an activity that you wouldn't normally go to can come with surprising results. I would also advise to gain a sense of independence. This is the time of your life where you really find yourself. It is important to always know who you are and to not depend on others to get you through your education. It is you who ultimately decides what your grades are going to be. Lastly, have fun. This is a lifetime opportunity that doesn't just happen for everyone so make the best out of it.

I learned the importance of an college education while i was here. This was a pleasant experience and I have also become more adept socially. I understand and can analyze different poit\nt of views with ease now.

I thought I wanted to go to a school in the middle of nowhere to really get that 'college feel'. I was so wrong! I ended up in the middle of Minneapolis, but I couldn't be happier. I am an elementary education major and I didn't think the location of my school would affect my job placement, but now as I am starting into more of my core major classes I realized I am in the perfect location for me to better myself and my future career. Because of the college I picked I am able to work with inner city students, and have the opppurtunity to do my service learning in the middle of the city. This has given me a new perspective on teaching. It has shown me that teaching is no easy task, but especially for students who are at a disadvantage because of where they live and the situations of their famililes. My college experience has shown me that I can make a difference and I chose to go to a school that I love and will help me succeed!

As the first one in my family to attend college. I take everything with honor, and respect. Becuase my parent give me all their support and know that am looking ahead in my future. That with an education I can open doors for me. Am very responsible when it comes down to school and know that education is a big factor in my life. My experience in college this fall its been good, I know its stressful but I put all my effort in everything that i do. My problems is not having enought money to pay for tuition beucase i come from a low income family. We have over barriers that can put me down but, i do my best to not fall and keep on moving on. I am grateful for my parent beliving in me, and trusting me with all the responsibility that comes when leaving the house. The first one of the family to go to college is one of the biggest accomplishment that i have done.

My experience at Augsburg College has so far been extremely beneficial. I feel that I have had the opportunity from some very elite professors. From these professors my knowledge and experience have grown exponentially. Also, I have been able to meet some amazing people during my year at Augsburg. I have made some wonderful friends and met some of the most intelligent people I have ever known. Finally, my time at Augsburg has taught me how to live on my own. I am 1,000 miles away from my parents while I am at school and that has given me theinvaluable experience taking care of myself. My experiences in and out of the classroom have been the best lessons I have ever learned. During the year I have spent at Augsburg College I have gained some of the most important knowledge a person can possess.

So far, the most valuable experience of attending college has been the impact of others on my own life. I have had professors who have opened my eyes to great author and artisits, classmates who have showed different ways of doing things and learning, and friends who have challenged my views on the world. All of these things combined have made me a better student and over all person, and I could not ask for a better college experience. I look forward to whats to come, and will be sad the day it all must end.

If I could go back in time as a senior there would have been many things that I would have done differently, and one of those things would have been my academics. I always had a 3.2 or higher GPA, but as the senior year went on my grades and my determination was going down the drain. It was not good, by the last couple of months of school I just gave up on school and started counting the days to college. As I came to college my first semester class was the same class I had taken my senior year but because I gave up my last semester in high school, I had to relearn everything for my college class because I didn't remember what I learned my senior year. Now every class I take I do my best to become better, so that I wont have more regrets.

College life is completely different from high school. You have to adjust to more things. The workload is much more than high school, so you have to take more time doing homework. There will definitely be a decrease in how much you watch television and just sitting around, just relaxing doing nothing. There will be less tests in your classes and more papers to write. There will also be social pressures. You have to resist temptation to party and possibly drink alcohol to be with the "in-crowd." When you are living on campus there will be more pressures. You will miss your family much more than you thought you would. You will have to start living like an adult. You will have to do laundry and shop for your own food when you don't like the cafeteria food. You may feel intimidated by fellow students who have jobs, cars, and seem to have a lot more going on in their lives than you do. It may also be hard to make friends at first but as time goes on this will get much easier. You just have to be a little more outgoing than usual. Good luck!

As a highschool senior, I thought that going through all the applications with applying for colleges and scholarshipd was really overwhelming. With just those few things on my back in senior year, I really wished that I would've kept my part time job. Looking at it now compared to my freshmen year, I find it more hard to juggle school adn work. Just looking for a job that will fit my school schedule is already hard enough. Studying for hours for just one class has taken up most of my free time. And then when I am done with that, I am already tired so all I do is sleep. If I were to keep my part time job when I was a senior I think that would've benefit me and helped me more in college. Because now as a college freshmen, you don't have much money or no money at all.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself during my senior year in high school, I would definitely tell myself to get those college application in sooner, and work on it, take my time on finding the right college, and don't be in such a rush to get things done. I did not think about the whole college process, and when it was too late, I was too late. Even though I don't regret going to my current institution, it would of been much more encouraging to know that I had other options. I would also tell myself to concentrate hard on my school work, and study my butt off! I got by on a grade that I was very disappointed at, and it was no one elses fault but mine. I would also tell myself to keep up with my friends because in college everything is new, and you need all the support in the world, and having your friends with you will help you get through the tough and nerve- wrecking first few weeks in school. Life is full of unexpectful events, be prepare to face it... And conquer it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior before making the transition to college I would have been sure to tell myself that no matter what I go through my first year to rough it out and do my best in everything I could. As a student athelete it is not always easy to juggle achedemics and athletics with everything else on top of those, especially your first year of college, but by focusing on time managment and working hard right away it is definitely possible. My advice would be to go out of my comfort zone and try new things, be outgoing and join clubs, go up to people and talk to them, ask questions and join into class discussions. The best way to transition to college is by getting to know the school and people surrounding you. By doing these things you will be a lot more comfortable and able to enjoy your college experience even more. Although your first year won't be easy, it will be fun and exciting, and no matter what happens it will be a time to remember.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to go to an all girl's school first. I just transferred from St. Catherine University to Augsburg College. It was a very good school, however the only reason i went there was because of my major. If I would have known how much I would dislike an all girl's school, and that I would be switching my major I would not have based my college on what my major was. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to not get down on myself and that college is a lot harder than high school. I was very stressed the first semester , but once I got a hold of everything and how to manage my time it went very well. The last piece of advice I would give myself would be to be patient and eventually I will make great friends. It took awhile to develop strong connections with people, but once that happened they became friends that will last forever.

I would tell my self to apply to every school that sounds interesting. Don't focus on how far away they are or how much they cost. Once you're accepted you can figure that out. You might be surprised at where you get in or what financial aid is avalible. It isn't any fun not to have options because you didn't apply to many schools. Additionally by the time you're accepted your opinion might change so keep an open mind while applying.

I would tell myself to stop procrastinating. Also, just because you can skip class does not mean that you should.

I would say to myself. Don't put up walls. I let my past of a broken family and eating disorder create fears that didn't allow me to fully enter into college. I often felt a sense of loneness and confusion. Deal with your past and don't let fear inhibit you from experience every moment of college. Embrace friends, learn to cry, laugh from your heart; take off your masks (the masks that you wear to please people). Learn who you are, don't let others tell you who you are. Take classes seriously, even when you think the world is ending because you don't know if you will ever get the paper done or know enough for the test. Take a deep breath; take care of yourself! Sleep, don't hate yourself, and love the opportunities you are given. Life is not to be dreaded because of the stress of classes, rather you are to take it as a chance to learn and grow.

I would tell myself that it is important to keep up on homework. I would also tell myself to study the requirements for my majors to ensure I get the classes I need right away.

I would tell myself to stay focused in college. It is really easy to be part of the party scene and involved in "what's cool" around campus, and then lose track of school work. If there is one main thing you learn in college, it's the most important part of class is the last 5-7 minutes. This is because the professor wraps everything up you learned that was important from the class period that day in a small chunk of time. What the professor says at the end is what's most noteworthy to write down. Also, give yourself some freetime. Doing nothing but homework isn't healthy, along with cramming in homework just hours before it's due. Go out with friends, there is always something to do on campus, and especially off-campus.