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That you should take the opportunity to weight CSU-Fresno, CSU-Sacramento, or CSU-Chico as better options for college, and that a junior college is a better alternative to learning to adapt to a university with a plus or minus system if your serious about a pre-law program.

Assuming that I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would dedicate myself to studying more. I would force myself to read more and get used to doing homework for hours and hours a day. I would tell myself not to get overwhelmed with college and take it one day at a time. Honestly, even though i would give myself this advice, I probably would not take it. Even though my first quarter was overwhelming, I would not change a thing. I got good grades and I like where I am today.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to focus a lot in school, attend school every day and finding more time to study for test. Also, I would tell myself that I should help out other High school student?s by putting them in the right track, keeping them out of trouble and focused in school. The bad decisions you take in high school will affect you in the long run if you choose to go to a specific school or get a job.

What wouldn't you tell yourself is probably a more appropriate question? Having just passed my 10-year mark since graduating in 1999, I have actually been thinking about this question quite a bit. First I would tell myself to set clear, definable goals to be reached withing concrete time frames (i.e., graduate college in 3 years, be finincially secure within 10 years, etc.) and devise a set of criteria necessary for accomplishing those goals. If you don't have a plan, then where are you going? Then I would say to surround myself with people who are successful or ambitious as well. Not only is it good for networking and discovering oppurtunities, but their good habits will also rub off on you. People who don't have goals will drag you down with them. Also, spend your money on the things you are supposed to, i.e., bills, not shoes. Sounds simple, but most people my age have learned it the hard way. And, at last, I would tell myself that the next 10 years are going to be a bumpy ride. Laugh, love, live in the moment. . . but be prepared for the future.

I would have advised myself to put my dreams on hold for 4 years until after I got my degree. Chasing a dream is tough especially if you run into some snags and without a degree to fall back on your footing will continue to be off balance.

Make sure you take the right classes or you'll end up wasting valuable time and money. Buy books used online. It is much cheaper.

Assuming that I can go back in time to my high school years in Liberty I would tell my counterpart to work even harder than I did, I would say that a 3.72 GPA is nothing in College I need to have been more active in clubs and in school. I would have told myself to be more serious in the pursuit of scholarships in order to have enough to pay for tuition and books so I wouldn't have to take out a loan and later deal with the troubles of paying them back. More importantly, I would have told my friend Ivan, then a junior, to have learn from my mistakes, to strive harder, to look for scholarships, and to be more active because he is like a brother to me and I wish him the best. Though I cannot travel through time, I can improve upon the present and future that is why I am bettering myself and helping my old Liberty friends.

Wake UP) (PU knuckelhead your gonna be dead before you dig yourself out of this OLD MANS Dream but guess what that 's the-KEY-7 ----------415-we the LOCK (adults) ------------6-they the KEY (babies) You are praying to the back of DOG) (GOD and don't see he is the ONE at back of Dog who blows air into your mud. TAIL) ( LI-AT HE IS A BLACK HOLE The ONE who stands UP) ( PU TI-ME is the Child is the ONE is the Dreamer, so keep dreaming and for get all the rest. You are in a 13th PLX on a planet that BE-LI-EVEs it can kill the Dreamer but here are the facts the Dreamer is already Dead so don't Dilly Dally around go there awake and meet the Dreamer SONEV. And quite playing with yourself. PEACE L.C. WAlkin

In college studing is the key to succees as well as getting involoved in class discusions so make sure that you develop good studing skills and techniques because they are going to come in handy in college. Also, I know that hear in highschool your like a neard if you get involved in class discustions but in college class discustions is were you learn other peoples oppinions and you get to analyze the truth regarding a subject. Remember College is a new begining , it's like starting from scratch. College is like a blue print to your future, it is where you can make a diffrence in your economic stand, where you have an opportunity to be the best that you can be if you strive hard enough for it . College is hard like everything eles in life, but there is help that can help you with your home work if you do not under stand it or if you are confused. The key is to never give up and keep pushing your ability. You will see that you are able to achieve more than what you think you can achieve just remember skys the limit.

Don't procrastinate. Seriously. And talk to the professors.

Live everyday like it's your last. You choose where you go it's your life.

After three years of being a college student, the best advice I would pass on to entering freshmen is to love it! Make college a fun experience by taking an interest in the classes, developing new friendships, trying things you never have before, and taking lots of pictures. These four years will be a precious chapter of life in which enduring connections and passions will be uncovered. I would not suggest a first time student to overload his/her schedule the first quarter, because the amount of out-of-class, independent work might come as a surprise - especially to students who found highschool to be exceptionally easy. Share highlights and proud moments with Mom and Dad, and do not be afraid to confide fears and anxiety with them either. Their support will have a profound impact on the success of the student and his/her desire to achieve. Remember that these four years are supposed to be the most adventurous of your life; so fall in love with your education!

My advice to students would be to take time to choose to choose the college that is right for you. Look at many factors such as: campus size, surrounding area, most popular majors, religion affiliation, organizations, cost, etc. These may seem like small factors but they actually can make or break your college experience. So take time to do research on each of your choices and then visit them to make a final decision. Keep in mind that this will be your home for 4 years so you want to choose the school that is right for you. Don't choose a college because your friend is going or you want to follow a significant other; choose a college becuase it's best for you and what you're tryingto achieve. Secondly, when you go to college it is important to make the best of your experience. Join organizations, run for offices, make the good grades, meet new people, and try things that you've never tried before. It's all about experimenting. I believe when people say college are the best years of your life so make the most of it because it will surely go by fast.

I would tell parents and or students that in order to find the right college you need to find yourself in that college. Find your best qualities and look for them in the schools your interested in. Don't just look at what majors are offered or how much it costs. Look at the social costs as well. Your experiences in college shape you into the personal and professional person you will become. In order to be successful in college it takes a great amount of effort, but that effort shouldn't just come from you. The school, your professors, your peers, your coaches, and you all play a part in how successful and enjoyable your college experience is. The one thing I tell every freshmen I meet is to get involved. You can make college whatever you want it to be, and become whoever you want to be at this time in your life. The first step is deciding what school your going to make this journey at.

Decide what is most important to you and find the college that has THAT first and foremost. Then use other things that you want in a school to make a final decision.

The biggest disappointment about college is the lack of challenge, so the best advice I can offer a person looking for a college is to make sure you understand the major description you have chosen. If you need to call or email professors in the department, do so and ask tons of questions. Also get a roster with all the possible professors in your major choice and go to "ratemyprofessor.com". If there is not a great selection of professors then it's most likely not going to be an enjoyable exerience at that university. You are paying for an education , so make sure you are getting what you pay for. If you get lost in a class and don't feel like you are getting the material the go to the professors office hours or email the professor. Most students wait until they are almost done with school before they ask for help. The more envolved you are on campus the better experience you will have.

When picking out a college make sure the student will enjoy being on the campus. Liking the campus has a lot to do with being able to go to class and being happy. If a student is happy about where he or she atends, then they are more likely to be invovled in the school. Therefore, would lead them to have a great college experience. Being able to be comfortable in a school will promise you being to study well and get along with peers and professors at the school. Make sure the college you do choose you research its programs, sports, social activities, and anything else that will help you make the most of your college experience. If you enjoy the school you are at, you will enjoy learning at it also. That college experience will stay with you all your life and help bulid your character for your future career and yourself. So, make a wise choice that you know will have fun with and get the most out of.

I would recommend that they take the time to visit many campuses and do the research about the schools. Find out what the surrounding area is like, how big the class sizes are, what extra-curricular options are available through the school. For athletes, I would say that you should not choose a school exclusively on the fact that you can play there. It is important that there is another aspect to college that the sport that is being played, and outside things should be a big factor. Part of making it through four years of a college sport is the ability to have outside activities. Of course the sport takes up a lot of time, but if you are not at a school with people you like, an environment you enjoy, and amenities that allow for enjoyable time, you will not be as happy. I would recommend that the student really anaylse if he will be ok far from parents or home, and take that into consideration. Most importantly, you are not cemented to the school you choose; if you hate it, you can leave and there are resouces available for a smooth transfer.

I would tell students to choose the college that would best suit their desires. They need to look for the college that provides them with the greatest opportunities, education wise and career wise. It is good to do research on several different colleges and choose which one will best fit their specific needs and wants.

While I love the academic experience I'm getting at CSUB, the campus also seriously lacks social activities for students. I'm not an extremely social person but I do feel like I'm missing out on some important, fun activities with my peers. Initially it didn't bother me, as I was concentrated solely on academics. However, as my time in college draws to an end, I'm feeling a bit of regret at choosing price and education over everything else. My advice would be to try and find a school that has a good balance of both social activities and educational experience.