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I would not give myself any advice, because I would not want to have to anticipate a moment that was told to me, or an outcome that I don't think I would like at the time. I wouldn't want it any other way of me not knowing the future. But if I did have to say one thing, I would say "don't worry, you're making the right decision." I feeel like if I say anything, it would mess up the enitire learning process that I went through in college.

Get a job as a senior and seriously work on time management skills, especially since you are participating in a sport. Since you will be living right on campus with all of your friends social invites are much harder to refuse, even though you know you should stay and study. Get your proiroties straight from the beginning , let your friends know exactly what days you want to hang out and what days are best for them and really respect those times. The hardest thing about campus living is that you really can't just go to your room and be alone. Learn how to find that quiet time early on, it is critical for academic, social and athletic success. Being a part of a team gives you immediate friends and that part is awesome.

Assuming that I could goo back in time and tell my high school student self about college life, I would definitely tell myself to take more risks. There are so many opportunities that I passed up because I was too scared to put myself out there. Instead of trying new things, I stood back and watched; instead of taking the opportunity to meet new friends, I stayed in my room and sulked. Life is so short. I would tell myself to not pass on all of the fun times and exciting pooprtunities just because of nervous fear . I would tell myself that it is not a crime or a horrible punishment to still be single because in singleness, I can be a blessing to another person. I would tell myself to look for reasons and opportunities to serve others in love. I would tell myself to live and to trust that God would not rip me off if I trusted in Him.

Never procrastinate. You might think that you have it all under control, but college is so different from high school. You don't get second chances. If you miss a deadline then you have to suffer the consequences, so always do your work on time. Don't get caught up in the party scene either. Many people focus on the social aspects of college, but it's important to gain an education and focus on your studies.

Don't be afriad of being alone. You won't be unless you try. Your life will be filled with opportunity and freedom you've never experienced, and responsibility will come with the process. Home will never be the same in every good way imaginable. You will value friendship and learn to set your own bedtime. Above all, dont be afriad of failure, because even when you lose a victory lies beneath the next page of your life.

When you start looking for a college, it's important to find the right fit for you. For some, academica may be the most important thing, for others, it may be an active social community or a renowned theater program. Whatever it is, make sure that the first step to finding a college is lots of research. Narrow it down to five or so colleges from research, then apply to and visit those five. Try to stay overnight at at least one or two of them. Then, decide based on which one you can see becoming 'your' college. You'll be there for four years (usually), so it's important to put a lot of time into your descision. When you get to college, the first year is the most important. Make sure to escape your comfort zone and go places you normally wouldn't to make new friends. Also remember that academics are as important as studying, and you must find the right balance between the two. Schedule your life so that you can recieve grades that meet your standards and also make friends that you'll remember and keep in touch with for the rest of your life.

Pray about it.

My advice would be to really pay attention to dead lines and the different schools you are interested in. Go off and visit most if not all of them. You can usually call schools ahead of time and plan a day for someone to take you around campus and talk to you. Remeber college is an experience, you want to know everything about it before you go there. The learning enviroment and classrooms are way more important than the social party life, because if you get discracted and flunk out of college it wasnt worth the time or money. College is definatally an investment, so make sure you invest in the right enviroment for you.

College is not only a place to earn a degree, it is a place of life-formation. The ideas that are explored, the people with whom one fellowships, the environment in which one surrounds him/herself with, and the experiences that one has during this season are possibly the most influential in his/her life. The best advice that I can give, therefore, is to take into account all aspects of the colleges that you are considering, not just the academic alure. And when classes begin, waste no time in beginning to pay attention to the people, the environment, and the underlying principles behind the lessons being taught, looking for those "ah-ha" moments when you realize that this is a person/cause/place you could build a life on. Don't be afraid to take a step back and re-evaluate the courses you have set; it's OK to change majors or career paths! Better to do so now than after you have dropped a huge investment! Remember that life doesn't start after you graduate, it starts NOW, so live NOW-- and not foolishly, squandering time and resources, but wisely, balancing all aspects of what are imporant.

Living on campus if possible is a great experience