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John, you need to get your act together. College is no joke. You have to get yourself on a schedule early in the year or your grade will slowly drop. The way you will be able to make sure you will do well is ask questions and go to your professors office hours they want to help you. I know you are going to want to socialize and make friends. But, there is one thing that goes before that. That my friend is education, and all of that will come in time. Just put the effort and do not slack off. If you can do all of these things then you will surely succeed in college. Good luck my friend.

Be true to yourself. Even though you're still still figuring out who you are, you're not going to turn out to be completely different from who you are now. Don't think too much. I shouldn't say that because I still think too much, haha.

If I was given the opportunity to travel back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior with the knowlegde I now know about the college life and the transition the advise I would give myself would consists of a number of different things. To start off, a piece of advice I wish someone told me would be to not underestimate yourself coming in. instead make sure your confidence is above and beyond the competion. instead of siting back and waiting for something to happen, go and make it happen yourself! make the change you want to see, make the group that you wish to be a part of, become the leader that you have always dreamt of seeing in the mirror everyday in the future. instead of waiting for time to come and pass by, get up and be productive and push your self to see your true potential and when you feel like you cant go any further find the correct support system whether it be close friends or intelliegent staff and alumini always go and ask for advice from others if you are stuck. never sit and wait for things to come go get it!

Dont be afraid of anything or anybody, Live every once in a while, Be condfident in yourself and your abilities, Procrastination is the enemy and the root of all evil, Get rid of your highschool girlfriend(Thats a story that doesn't end well), Learn how to listen and retain, Be open to different experiences this world is too beautiful to view it from a box despite how dangerous it might seem, Love everyone because hate is poison, Call your parents because they love you more than you'll ever understand. Heck i dont even understand today, Messing up in life is normal so make a lot of mistakes, Take everyones advice in stride but at the end of the day do what you feel is right, I know i said this in the beginning but DONT BE AFRAID OF ANYTHING OR ANYONE i cant stress it enough, Talk to the cute girl downstairs(when you move in) cause she actually likes you, Turn in every assignment ontime, Dont get into anything pertaining but not limited to AMWAY, If music is your passion LIVE IT, And when you feel alone in this big world know that I LOVE YOU MAN

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Brave New World Beyond the horizon there is hope, Beyond hope there is perseverance and beyond that lye's success. I would venture to say that the experience of college is a prestigious one. Also that many who walk its granite halls wont make it to boast JR year, all because of their lack of prioritization among college occurrences. Party's, alcohol and non-academic temptations, while these things are tolerable in minor quantities; without discipline to satisfy a balanced college life, class, grades etc will begin to suffer indefinitely. In conclusion in making my way back in time to the year 2008. The best advice i could give the younger version of my self would be to eliminate the possibility of distractions. Simply,In the long run your priorities are much more important when choosing life decisions. Stick with what will give you long term satisfaction and accomplishments then something that entertains quick desires.

Dear High School Kyle, I know what you did last summer...only because I'm you from the future! Weird, I know, but just roll with it. So, here we go; advice about freshman year. If I were you (oh wait, I am haha), I would try to be more outgoing! Let loose and just try to make friends! Be yourself, but don't be afraid to try new things. Hint: during your freshman year you found out that you are great at making acquaintances, but maybe not so great at making close friendships. I know you are afraid to trust people, but just do it. You are a kind, caring, unique individual who deserves to have amazing friends who care about you. Not to mention, you are hilarious and people want to see that side of you! Good luck my dear! Love, College Kyle

As a current college student, if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to participate in the activities that are most important to me and do them well. I feel as though throughout high school, I always wanted to be a part of everything and had too much on my plate. Although I had a full time job, an internship, AP classes, and responsibilities to uphold, I often found myself wanting to volunteer and lead as many activities as I could in school which was a habit I unknowingly created that I continued on in college. If I were to go back in time, I would take this advice and create a better system for myself to only take on what is important to me and would aid me in becoming a more well-rounded person. In this way, I would have had the system better prepared for my first year at college where I found myself struggling to do it all.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to stay closer to home and participate in Archbishop Mitty High School's immersion programs. Now that I look back on it, I truly miss home. During my first week at Bentley University, I would cry after speaking to my family members because we were so distant from each other and this was my first time leaving home. Archbishop Mitty has a wide spectrum of immersion programs, and I regret not signing up for one of them as they would have provided an opportunity to learn from other people. Many times we are only concerned about our personal wellbeing; we do not realize there are other people who are struggling. We need to take time out of our lives and pay some attention to those who are struggling. Finally, the Chinese instrumental solo concert I hosted on April 3, 2011 was one of the most rewarding times of my life. I was able to spread my talent of knowing 12 instruments with friends and family. For that I am grateful to my family for encouraging me.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry or overthink the college experience. When listening to others talk about their college life, still keep an open mind because someone may have a completely different experience in college than you will. I would tell myself not to worry about making friends. You will have plenty of opportunities to go out and meet a bunch of new people which will eventually turn into great friendships. I would tell myself it is important to join clubs and stay active in the college community because it will be your new home for the next four years and friends are what keep your college experiences fun. Not seeing family everyday was a hard transition for me, so I would tell myself to remember to e-mail and call home frequently so you don’t feel like you’re alone. You always have family to lean on when times get rough. I’d also remind myself to focus on my studies because this education is your future. Overall, college is a time to find yourself and embrace all your lovable qualities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get out of my comfort zone. It's nice to try new things and experience other people's cultures. Also, make new friends and be consistent with them. Networking will come in handy for future career placements. Don't hide in your room all the time. Go out and enjoy what the campus has to offer, whether it's ranging from campus activities to hanging out outside of campus. Always remember to study hard and not slack off. College is much different from high school. Academics plays an important role in the beginning. Remember, you're starting new in terms of GPA and it's always better to excel in the beginning than to worry about your GPA in the future. Don't forget to have fun and socialize, but don't go overboard with it. Join a few new activities/clubs that interests you and follow through. Remember to go to the professor for help and don't slack off. It might be hard in the beginning, but once you meet the right people you'll have fun.

If I were to go back in time, I would force myself out of my comfort zone before I left for college. I came to college very shy and I didn't open up to people for a while. It made it hard to make friends in the beginning and I didn't feel like seeing what college life is really like. It could have been because I had a small group of friends my whole life and never tried to make new friends, or it could be because I came to college with a boyfriend. Both of those made it hard to step away from my life at home and adjust to life somewhere else. There were plenty of facebook groups for housing, meeting the freshman class, and asking questions about college before coming here, and I didn't do any of that. Instead I spent my first year of college depressed and wishing I never left home. Now I am completely in love with this school and have made lots of friends. I wish I would have started that from the beginning.

If I could return to senior year in high school there are some things I would do differently. However, I feel like it is more important to have lived and learned in college than to have had some infinite source of wisdom. My college experience so far has been a pleasure but has had it's fair share of difficulties. If I had known what I know now as a high school senior, it probable that my college experience would have been perfect to this point. But, I like to make the point that I have grown much more as a person because I have had to make many decisions on my own and I feel that these experiences are far more valuable than having made the "right choice". I had to move out of my room due to a bad roommate that I had actually selected over the summer. While it would have been a better experience if I had not chose him, I am glad that I was able to move on and gain the experience in being assertive. I would say to any high school senior to just learn from every new experience.

After only one semester here at Bentley I have been able realize our great advantage to network with Bentley affiliates in the Boston area. As part of a class assignment, I was assigned to coordinate a donations to the Waltham House for LGBTQ teens for event tickets so that they would be able to attend a fun event. With the help of a few people that I came to know in the first month on campus, I was able to contact the Boston Celtics Community Relations and arrange for a donation of 20 tickets to a regular season game. My professor was encouraging but also left most of the work up to my own dedication. More over I have gained a great deal of knowledge from other professors who worked in their respective field's for many years and came Bentley as a professor and a resource for us as students.

Attending college is like riding a rollarcoaster, they're times when you're scared "struggling" and times when you excited "graduation". None the less you get from start to end, you are in a sense acheiving a goal that has been started. I truely feel that by going to college I am on the right path to achieving self-sufficiency in the world we live in today. It's a feeling of accomplishment and success, and although I have just began my college experience I think I'm off to a great start. The overall sense of acheivement you feel while attending a lecture (although some of you may find it boring), and the helpful staff members on board leaves me speechless. It's truely an experience one would have to see with their own eyes.

I have gotten to know who I really am. I have com to realize that I am I am a leader, compassionate, and persistent. College is about finding what your strengths and weaknesses are. Then, applying your strengths to something you are compassionate about and working on your weaknesses. I find this to be extremely valuable. It defines who you are.

I am a 24 year old community college student, it has taken me 5 years to decide what I want to do. Although it has taken me a bit longer to get on track than most of peers, I feel I am now able to appreciate the value in seeing how hard work really does pay off. After a three year break, going back to school has sparked a new fire in a never ending quest for knowlege. College is the time when it is okay to find yourself, it is important to question everything and never be afraid to fail.

I am currently a senior at Bentley University in Waltham, MA and working towards a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management. I have developed various leadership skills by being an active four year starter as well as this year’s Co-Captain of the Women’s Varsity Volleyball team at Bentley. In addition to that I have coached a range of volleyball camps and programs for children of all ages and I am an active member of the Bentley Green Society as well as the ALANA cultural diversity group. Throughout my college experience I have felt that my college education, my Hispanic and culturally aware background, my work experience, and my involvement in team sports and clubs has provided me with the tools that will help me meet my goals today and in the future. My college experience has taught me how to deal with adversity and throughout my journey I have truly learned what being a leader is all about. As I get ready to graduate this June, I can only hope that I will continue to be a role model to my family, friends, and peers regardless of where life takes me.

I have gotten an great education so far and the opportunity to discover more about myself and what i want to do with my life.

Going to college has allowed me to experience the real world and interact with a large variety of people that I may not have met otherwise. Living at college and away from home has taught me valuable lessons that you cannot learn from a textbook such as independence and time management. Deciding to go to college was one of the best decisions I have made despite the financial implications, but the outcome is worth it.