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There are almost an uncountable amount of things that I could say that I "got" out of my college experience and could claim it as valuable. I believe one of the most beneficial and personal things that I recieved was a familial sense. The college grants me a sense of stability and trust with its students and due to the trust and likability of nearly all attendants it is quite easy to consider Cleveland State University as an extended family. With that familial sense I have discovered that I am easily able to be myself more and to help others. It has calmed my innate anger and has replaced what once was hatred and pain with peace and happiness. There are more words to say about Cleveland State than I am allotted here, so I will end it by stating that I got peace of mind, tranquility, love and a second family. I value this new state of mind more than anything else and I am happy that it was CSU that granted me it.

It is the best college experience I have ever experienced. I visited to some college both in and out of cleveland, but Cleveland State University is nothing like the other colleges. The is smaller, yet it gives you every opportunity to make something out of yourself. This college wants you to engage and do something with your life. Cleveland State University has some of the best Alumni, faculty and staff memebers. It has delicious food, and some of the most beautifully designed dorms and buildings, including buildngs that just opened in the fall including a residence hall, student center, and a new College of Education and Nursing building across the street from the dorms , so that students wont be late to their classses. This is very diversed with so many countries represented here, and it has so many majors and minors to have , so you won't be left out. You can even create a major, if none of the majors or minors interest you. Cleveland State University is a very creative, and multi-cultured school and I'm glad to be a Viking.

I've always wanted to get a higher education. A lot of my friends from high school said that college isn't for everyone and I totally agree with that. But I always knew that I was going to attend college. My college experience really opened my eyes to see that high school and college have two totally different environments. When you're in high school, you have to go. But in college, you have more freedom to do whatever you want. If you decide not to go to class, you don't have to. It will mess you up because that is wasted money. But my college experience has been very valuable to me because I realized that I'm with the "big kids" now (so to speak). I'm not a little girl anymore, so I have to grow up and act like the woman that I've always wanted to be treated while I was still a girl. College is a very fun experience but if you're not careful, it can be your downfall.

Attending Cleveland State University gave me an opportunity to be myself and express my views and opinions without having fear of being judged. Cleveland State University was the first university I attended in the United States since I moved here from Russia five years ago. Great atmosphere, great professors, and diversity of students made my school experience unforgettable.

N/A I haven't attended college yet. But I'm looking forward to attending this fall!

During my time at Cleveland State Universty I have learned to manage my time well. Being a Division I golfer and having a job has helped in my time management; helping me in the future. This school is great to attend if you love small classes and want to commute to save a little bit of money. With there not being many on campus activities and/or people around to participate, this has also helped me focus on my school work. The education here is fantastic and the professors are great.

If I, perhaps, stumbled upon a time machine and met myself in High School, I would have to tell myself I short-changed my college life. I would tell me, that no matter how easy High School, was, College is a lot different. College takes self-motivation, which is hard to have when you're not being forced to do something. Someone has to WANT to go to College in order to succeed. I would also tell myself to be better prepared for classes, since professors don't tell you what you will need, and to always take notes! Note taking is essential in College. Lastly, I would tell myself to choose a College based on its academic rating, not on it's housing or social aspect. Choosing the right College is a decision only I can make, and I would remind myself of that.

I am a non-traditional student (40 yrs. old) and returned to school on a full-time basis in 2008. If I had the opportunity to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would emphasize several themes as follow: -Challenge yourself by taking honor classes and joining scholastic clubs for exposure to people who value education and its benefits. -Immerse yourself in whatever it is that your are doing: Give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in everything you do. You only get back what you put it. -Embrace your friends and the happiness, memories and love they give you. -Listen to your parents, value their experience and consider their advice; afterall, they've been there and done it. -Ask for help if you need it; the worst question is the one not asked. -Respect and stay true to yourself. Never compromise your integrity or values. If someone asks you to do it, run the other way. -Treat your body kindly. Eat right and exercise. -Drinking, smoking and drugs are not cool. -Learn to love and appreciate others . -Volunteer-it brings more joy to your life than you can ever imagine.

If i was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to stop day dreaming and get a move on. Start exploring how college life would be. If you want a family and want to live in the future you need to start taking steps to preaparing for this life changing experience. As you would enter a new chapter of your life there will be UPS and DOWNS. Some days you will just want to lay back and give up and other days your making up for the work you did not do. You will meet many different types of people in college and some you may not like, some you can't understand, others may become best friends. It may take some time getting used to the change but never give up. Education allows you to have a greater knowledge which will allow you to acheive your dreams. In order to do that you must set priorities and stick with them until the end to make it to Graduation. Take advantage of what you are taught now because in college you will need it.

I would tell myself to take the first two years of classes and general education requirements needed to transfer where i want to go at a community college and then transfer to the college of my choosing. I would tell myself this especially now knowing the extent of the financial crisis that has hit the United States. I would also tell myself to prepare and study much more than I have been, I didn't realize what college was exactly till the end of the first year, time goes by so quick it is hard to stop for a moment and realize what you are doing. I would tell myself to breathe and relax for just a second to make sure that this is what i really wnated to do with my life and that the major and classes I have are the right ones for me. These are the grades and organizations that your future boss will look at and if you mess up now there is no way you can fix it. And as cliche' as it may sound i would tell myself to be all that i can be and maxamize my full potential.

If I could go back and tell myself anything, it would be to make sure you make the most of the time you have there academically rather than anything else because you only get one shot at it and the sooner you get to move on and progress in life the sooner you will actually be able to maintain a stable and secure future. Educaation is the stepping stone to the rest of your future. The better you do the sooner you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.

i would encourge myself to stay focoused. college is alot harder than high school and it takes a lot of time and patience. it could alos be a great experience as long as you take your time and study. Dont rush through the learning experience by taking on more classes thatn you can handle. give your self ample time to study and just take your time and stay focused. STUDY STUDY AND STUDY SOME MORE.

Apply to as much scholarships, grants, and financial need you can. Keep my grades as high as possibles. And don,t just rely on your high school to help you get into college. And i must not forget take up more than two years of an foreign language.

After high school you should start college right away. Do not put your college career on hold. Taking time off is a big mistake for you. Getting your college degree is very important. Your dream is to get your bachelor's degree, work hard, and become successful. By putting this off, your dream will only be delayed and you will fall behind. You will begin to see your friends graduate and going on to great careers, while you are still in school. Don't let distractions take your mind off the goal. Keep focused to finish high school well and start college strong. Keep in mind the two things you enjoy most. You want to pursue writing and sports. This is your calling in life. Blending these two passions together will make a great career for you. Sports journalism would be the perfect way to display both your love for sports and writing. This is what makes you happy and your career choice will one day give you great satisfaction.

If given the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the advice i would give to myself about college life and making the transition may sound strange to some. I gave birth my senior year in high school and so was unsure about attending college. I began by attending this business school for my associates which in the long run i had to start all over at a community college because the credits did not transfer. With that said, i would tell myself to ignore these business colleges that commercials and internet put down your throat because eventually they will go away and a good portion of them do not get you where you want or need to go with careers. I would tell myself to research grants and scholarships and speak with advisors because they are truly your best friend at college. Advisors help you understand everything you need to get out of your college experience. I think this would help me get a quicker start.

You are responsible for your own success in life. You can not blame or thank anybody or anything for your knowledge and education. It s in your own hands, so take charge of your life and do not waste a minute of it!! It is up to you how much you can succed in life as a career and a family person. Nothing is impossible, it depends how much effort you put into it...So dream big, never give up and use your brain and heart evryday. Good luck, you can do it!!

Apply for every scholarship that you can. Research the college you want to attend and make sure this is the college you want to attend. Make sure that you get involved with the campus activites so that you can network and be connected on campus. Also do not let anyone hinder you from becoming a success. Do not stay on campus after your second year because it will become a problem in the future. The most important thing is to make sure that you keep your head up and never be afraid to stand your ground.

First and foremost I would tell myself to appreciate the high school that I spend so much time degrading. I would encourage myself to finish the year strong, and stay motivated. I would assure myself that the transition from high school to college isn't really that hard. The one thing I would warn myself to stay in check about is letting other people get to you by disapproving of your personal beliefs. I would encourage myself to let no one falter my faith. My high school may be a private school filled with accepting peers, but college is a whole new playing field where everyone comes from different backgrounds. However that doesn't mean that you need to conform. Stay strong in being who you are, and don't strive for acceptance. The greatest achievement you can accomplish is reaching your goal by simply giving it the very best with everything that you are. There is no greater feeling than knowing that staying true to yourself got you somewhere in life regardless of what people had to say about you.

There are many things that I would tell myself as a high school senior making the transition to college life, if I could go back in time and talk to myself. I would tell myself that college is very expensive. I had a Trustee's scholarship, and I lost it due to the decline in my grade point average. I would also tell myself to make better use of the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program that I was enrolled in at Lorain County Community College during my junior and senior years of high school. I would also tell myself that balance is very important. I was working full-time and attending college full-time when I first started college. I would tell myself that something has to change if I am going to be successful as a student, because that is a very demanding schedule. I would tell myself that it is important to make time for fun, in addition to getting my work done. I did not go to my senior prom, and to this day, I wish I had. I would tell myself to remain involved in extra-curricular activites as a college student.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have plenty to say. I would say that even though the road to college success has many twists, turns and ups and downs and the route might seem like too much to handle, the final destination will be well worth the trip and effort. As a high school senior, I wanted desperately to go to college but my life in the inner city of Cleveland was about pure survival and the thought of navigating the college process was too overwhelming and talking about college was viewed as being "showy". College was for "other" people, right? So, I believed that the only way I was going to make it was to get out on my own as fast as possible and start working, which is exactly what I did. Unfortunately, there was no one there to encourage me and to tell me that obtaining a Bachelor's Degree would be by ticket to a better life so if I could go back and talk to myself as a high school student, those are the exact words I would share.