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I would not tell myself a thing. I loved my freshman year of college, and even though I made mistakes, they were necessary mistakes. I learned so much about myself from my experiences- good and bad. So I would not try to change anything that happened by giving myself advice; I would relieve every last second of my freshman year exactly the same way as I had experienced it the first time.

I was so unsure of myself then, I wish I could've been a little more confident in my wants and needs as a student. I am glad that I ended up at BU, I love the city and I have had some amazing opportunities here. I try not to look back because I am happy with what I have and what I have accomplished. If I hadn't attended this school, I don't know what would have been different, but I would tell myself to be confident in the decision I make, not just choosing what school to attend but in every choice made on a daily basis. Everything happens for a reason, I would tell myself, there really is no wrong choice, it's what you make of your situation, try not to regret things by taking time in choosing but just to accept reality and work with it as best you can. Things are never really perfect but they can be really great, so I would say strive for success, don't listen to anyone else, follow your heart, work hard, dream big and choose well, choose wisely and of course with confidence!

Do not overload yourself Freshman year. Give yourself time to adjust to life and classes. Do not stress about the change or making new friends. Everything will work itself out.

I would give the advice to go to a less competitive college where I would not be required to live on campus. After my high school background, I don't think I was prepared enough for a college of the rigor of Boston University. Also, the freshmen on-campus requirement took a toll on my emotional and academic state. Living with a random roommate may be the "college experience" but it is not for everybody. Sometimes when a student lives with someone who is so different than them, the tension can make the experience more than uncomfortable. Finally, I would advise an incoming college freshman to plan an easy course load the first year because the transition from high school to college is so difficult.

In high school, I easily made friends, got involved in outside activities, and maintained a high GPA. Upon entering my first year at college, I remained in the mindset that everything would continue to come easily to me. Looking back, I wish I could tell my senior-self that college is a different world; the independence is empowering, but college life requires a lot more work and dedication in order to be successful. That said, I enjoyed my time at Boston University immensely and will be returning for graduate school in the fall.

There is not much to say, I believe I made a great choice starting off at small community college and then transferring when I received my associates degree to a larger one. Staying at home for the first two years really helped me transition from high school life to college life, and keep my grades up. Not I am ready to move on to a larger college and get my bachelors, then masters degree. If I had to say anything I would say study hard, keep focused on your goal, and most importantly do not procrastinate. Since I have been in college I have realized that others including myself would wait to the last minute to study or do homework. Thus causing a lot of stress and stopping myself and others from reaching their full potential. If you study early and finish your homework on time, not only is the stress relived but you have more time to enjoy and understand your subjects better. Also making the heavy college load lighter and help you go further in your education.

Looking back, I would tell myself to never doubt myself. I attended Boston University my sophomore through senior year, but I started out my freshman year at the University of Delaware. I hated UDel, but I chose to go there because it was the cheapest option. I wanted to go to BU, but I was scared to take out $140,000 in loans. I was on Dean's list in Delaware, but was miserable. All I could think about was how I was supposed to be at BU. When I was accepted as a transfer student at BU, I remember shaking as I mailed BU my $600 deposit (money I had to borrow at the time). I realized that responsibility I was undertaking in going to a much more expensive school. I had to work two jobs and credit overload to graduate on time with the least amount of debt. I also volunteered, interned, and joined a sorority. Most nights I got less than three hours of sleep. However, looking back I wouldn't have it any other way. As I embark on grad school, I am in a similiar financial position. I hope I've the right choice again.

Dear Campus Discovery, If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there is a lot I would say. I would tell myself to have courage, persistence, and faith. I would also tell myself life goes on despite the ups and downs of high school. I would tell myself that there are many oppurtunities in life. When one door shuts another one opens. The biggest thing I would tell myself is to have faith. To believe in something greater than myself . Have a purpose in life and an unwaivering dedication. I would tell myself to keep believing and working to make the world a better place. Thankyou for your consideration, Blaire Davidson

I would give myself two pieces of advice. First, I would tell myself that believing in your own potential is the key to succeeding at college. After a depressing high school experience, I had no faith in ever finding true friends, an honest boyfriend or reaching the ivy-league standards I failed to reach in high school. The first year of college I spent crying myself to sleep, skipping classes, smoking weed and getting drunk. I was pathetic. Looking back now, I realize how many opportunities I could have taken advantage of if only I had been confident and optimistic. Which leads to my second advice: Take some time to listen and learn from your elders. That following summer I spent some quality time with my grandparents. Through their reflections, I finally realized just how precious time really is. Life is singular and if we aren't taking chances, living every moment and believing in a happy ending, then we're only adding more misery and negativity to the world. This philosophy has helped me meet great friends, a loving boyfriend and find the courage to apply to Harvard for my M.Ed, for which I was recently accepted.