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Since North Carolina is not my home state, this was the first thing that made my college experience valuable. I left home and had to live on my own for the first time in my life. North Carolina opened me up to a world outside of New Jersey and the northeast, and taught me valuable lessons in patience and tolerance. My experience also gave me the desire and the courage to travel even further outside my comfort zone and I have been to other places in Europe and China. My travels have introduced me to many amazing experiences and brought me into contact with people that have become my friends for life. My college experience has helped me to become a positive example and an inspiration to anyone I come into contact with. It has also provided me with necessary life skills that allow me to confidently and successfully navigate the journey of life.

I really believe I dealt with the change from home to college-life quite easily. I was a military brat and we would move every few years to a new location. As such, I became very attached to my family and preferred to stay with them rather than venturing out on my own. When I decided to attend Campbell, I chose a college that was hours away from home. I also chose the one college that no one else in my graduating class was attending. I was really starting out on my own. The only advice I can give myself is that even though I was far from home, I survived. Going alone to a college so far from home was really benificial in turning me into more of an extrovent. So in the words of Kevin James, "Don't sweat the small stuff."

If I could go back, I would start preparing for college earlier. I would make sure I kept my grades up and not get senioritis. Also, I would tell myself to have fun. I stressed during my senior year. It only happens once so it's important to have a balance of activities and school work. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I would make it clear to have relationships with people who will help my educational career. Having bad influences in your life can only hurt you. Some people will only hold others back. Now that I know how college life is, I would tell myself to develop a better sense of study skills. I rarely had to study in high school. Study skills are VERY important in college. Overall, I would tell myself to appreciate the time I had in high school and take advantage of all my opportunities.

I would tell myself to attend a small schoo because it is a lot easier to make it through than being at a huge university all on your own. The teachers get to know you and are there for you whenever you need them. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as you can because you do not want to take out a lot of loans just to make it through your first year of college. Taking out loans made me see how important scholarships are and how they can help me stay in school and further my eduacation. Also i would say to take your school work seriously because you do not want to end up with a low GPA and loose the scholarships that you have earned. Knowing what I know now I would have done a lot of things differently while applying to schools.

I would tell myself to stay focused. Study the material at least every night. Try to get at least 5-6 hours of sleep. DO NOT wait until the last minute to finish up a paper or project. Practice time management as well as money management. Get involved in school related functions and activitives. Keep an eye out for internship possibilities and job opportunities. DO NOT overwork yourself. Have a hobby or pasttime that relieves stress. You will make GREAT FRIENDS! Stay optimistic! Keep positive! Remember to pray and do your best at what ever you do.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior about my college future, I would let myself know that will be the best time in my life. I would make myself aware of how important it is to study and do assignments on time rather than waiting until the last moment and stressing. The transition is easy as long as you surround yourself with people who are on the same path tofgreatest and success. And most importantly, I would tell myself to just plainly have fun and continue to put God first in my life, because college only comes around once and it would not be possible with Him guiding me every step of the way. There will be hard times and days of frustration, but they are minimal compared to the joys and laughs that I will have as well.

I would tell myself to learn how to actually study. College is way different than high school in which you actually need to study and understand the material to do well in classes. A lot of classes you take in college require you to take a second course which means you need to remember the material you learned in the first course. Take the AP tests and do well on them so you go into college with credits and don't have to take certain classes, which will also save yourself some money and time. College is a lot about managing your time wisely so it's important to start practicing how to do this. Time needs to be split up between going to classes, studying for those classes, doing homework or extra credit, extra-curricular activities and hanging out with friends. Get in the habit of not procrastinating! When you get assignments, start on them early because chances are, more assignments will pile in and you'll be stressed out trying to get them all done and they won't be of high quality work since you rushed through it.

Work hard and enjoy your time at school

College life is very different from what you know as a high school student. You have to study and you have to learn to manage your time. Learning how to balance a social life, work, spiritual life and school work without your parents hanging over you is a very different and difficult thing to do, but once you are able to balance everything, life begins to show you exactly how rewarding it can be. You find yourself thinking about things that actually challenge you to look at the world from a different perspective. You learn just how important it is to have the kinds of friends that will go to the library or coffee shop and study with you and not the kinds of friends that want you to go out to the club on a Thursday night. You also begin to realize just what it means to grow up and live life more than just one one day at a time. What you do now WILL follow you for the rest of your life so live your life wisely.

Make sure that you are one hundred percent sure about the college that you choose to attend. If you are not comfortable there, it will be harder to learn and be away from home. Also, never be afraid and underestimate yourself. You can do anything that you put your mind to. All you need is alittle bit of faith.