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After having a break between high school and college for about three years (to be a mommy), it has helped me come back to the real world. I have re-learned many valuable skills and been introduced to useful technology. I have been enlightened by new people, new information, and new experiences. I have exceeded my proir knowledge by ten fold. I have been introduced to my passion in life in a school that focuses and excells in that particular field. I am encouraged now more then ever to take care of my enviornment. I am fully excepting of who I am and understand my purpose in life as such. My brother once told me "College is a once in a lifetime adventure. The perspective you leave with will be priceless." Those are words to live by. I am only my second year in and there is no doubt in my mind that he is absolutely correct.

well, I doubt I can summarize all that I have learned in 200 words. But if I could pick the best that I've learned, I would say that I learned how to be more competitive when studying ot even in extracurricular activities. I've learned to follow my dreams and career goals, even if others, such as my parents, do not like them. I've learned how to interact and cooperate with people, and to have some pride in my work, and my membership to my College. I have discovered that opportunities are open to all who can sieze it, and that when it appears, one must not hesitate to take advantage of it. But best of all, I've learned that there is a more beautiful, more interesting, and vaster world than that of Ohio or the Arab world-or even Texas- as big and interesting as it is. And that world was opened to me by what I have learned-and seen-In my time enrolled in College.

I have learned a lot about myself both on an academic front and on a personal level. Coming from out of state has been the hardest experience of my life by far, and although I have not made a ton of friends, those I do have are amazing. The clases I have taken for my major have been interesting and challenging and will help me in my field. Even though I am transferring to University of Nevada, Reno next semester, I cherish the two years I spent at Colorado State because they pushed me to grow up in more ways than one.

College years are the most important part of my life because i make firends here and prepare myself for my future career and life. I made many best and usual friend from all over the places. One of them is Hanna from Austrilia . Hanna teaches me the Austrilian culture , and how it diffres from the American culture and language. Both of us are majring in Business and exchange our country's business ideas and strategies. Also, coming to the university is a nenormous responsibilty and an opportunity. Since i came to this university, i am discovering myself. i was the person who does not understand and know what i want to do in the future. However, attending to this university's activities and joining to these wonderful teams make me to think on etime. Then, i asked myself Why i came here and what i want in the future, and i came up with the answer. Finally i realized i should be the one of the best Accountant and profesionalist inmy field. College years helped me a lot to identify and tp move forward for my goals.

Since coming to college my life has changed drastically for the better. During high school I did alright in school. I received good enough grades and received a good enough ACT score to get into college. I wasn't the greatest student but I was happy with my test scores. Since coming to college I have learned so much more than in high school and have realized how to truly study and take everything in. Also during high school I was most definitely not the popular kid in school. I did not really have any true friends but once I came here I was overwhelmed with kindness and acceptance. I met some really great friends within the first couple days. I met three guys on the first day I arrived on campus. One of them is my roommate, and not only are they really fun and accepting of me and my life, they truly are my best friends. Within the third month the four of us decided to get a house together for next year. I am truly grateful to them because they have helped me through many hard times already and I could not ask for greater friends.

Out of the college experience I have gotten the courage to think for myself and be able to make educated decisions about topics relative to my life. Before college any time I made a decision for my self I spent a large amount of energy second-guessing and not having faith in myself. Even though I know I make mistakes I have the confidence to "get back on the horse" as some would say. I have enjoyed my time at a community college and I am really excited to go on and further my education at a university. I always hear generations before me say that this will be the best time of my life and I am beginning to truly believe them. I value my education more than anything because at the end of it all no one can take that from me.

I can definately say I have learned in the classroom but that's only a fraction of college. I've definately learned valuable skills such a time management, how to take on a great deal of responsibility and have really polished my people skills. In the sense of time management, as a student, I am personally responsible for spending either my time studying to get the good grades, or slacking off; and balancing a social life while balancing school at the same time. I've learned to be more responsibe by having to learn to categorize my priorities and know which are more important than others. As far as being able to talk to people more, it just comes with the whole college experience. It's impossible to be in college and not talk to anyone else. Being here forces you to learn to effectively talk to people.

As a high school student I was studious and introverted, and still am. However, if I could tell myself some advice about being a college student, I would tell myself to enjoy the freedom I'd have, away from parents and living rules, but make sure I was still responsible enough to take care of myself and get my work done, because college is first and foremost about school. I would tell my younger self to open up to others more, to let down my guard and allow myself to become friends with people I met randomly. I'd want myself to use organized group time like hang-out opportunites with neighbors in the dorms and group work for classes to make friends with others. And to be active in the fairs at school: the study abroad fairs, career fairs and ethnic fairs, to learn more about the future and its possibilities.

I would tell myself to not get cocky and be flexible. I struggled my freshman year because I was unwilling to go with the flow so I felt alone. Now I've created a life that I will never give up. At first I was cocky and struggled with the work load. I would tell myself that I need to work hard no matter what. It really pays off in the end.

If I had the opportunity to travel back in time, college preparation advice would occupy the majority of my to-do list. I would tell myself several things. First, don't get the lip piercing, you'll regret it and take it out in five months. Second, your boss at the GLBT Resource Center will suggest you go to Campus Step-Up, the social justice retreat. GO. You think you know everything, especially as it relates to social justice, but you?ve barely scratched the surface. What?s more, you?ll find social justice to be a major passion of yours--don?t be afraid to explore it and find where it leads you. Third, don't be such a push over; tell your roommate it's not okay for him to smoke pot in the dorm room, because if you don't feel safe and comfortable there, your studying will suffer and so will your GPA. For those same reasons, do not create a World of Warcraft account. It's academic suicide. Looking back on it, there are numerous small details I would set straight, but mostly I'm just glad things turned out as well as they did.

That its everything I ever wanted and i'd tell myself that I should continue to work hard and to not give up until I graduate.

If I could go back to high school I would say hang in there the hard work will pay off. Take as many prep courses or college classes the senior year to give yourself a leg up on your major courses. To transition to college life know that thousand of other students have been in your shoes and survived. Don't worry every incoming new student is also lost on campus. It only takes a few days to find your way around. Get to know your professors. When you first move into dorm take as little as possible to start with. To carry in everything with thousands of other students is hard. Have fun but be smart. The Rec center is alot of fun and really is not scary. Don't be afraid to use Safe Walk they are really nice and it is their job. Use the tutors if you feel lost or behind in a class. Get invovled in other activities on campus but put your classes first. This time goes fast and before you know it the next stage of your life begins and I have to start thinking about the transition into Vet school.

Do not be impulsive when making decisions. Take your time and research all the available options. This applies to scholarships and financial aid, potential career options following graduation and ways to get involved in the community. Taking the time to research every possible avenue will yield the best results for your future. Make the time to do the research, as it will pay off big in the end. Do not be afraid to ask questions or to ask for help, too. You deserve to invest this time and energy into your future, because it is your life and you deserve all the good things that life has to offer! It might take a little more time and effort to find the good things, but believe me, it is worth it!

Independence and freedom from constricted ideas are the two greatest gifts that you can receive from continuing your education. As a high school senior it is easy to become trapped by the fear of failure. That sense of being at the border of adulthood and facing decisions that will determine your future, and one wrong move will end everything! The truth is that the only person that can allow failure is you! As long as you never stop straggling to achieve failure becomes imposable to reach. That is the one message I would send through time, given the opportunity. Maybe it would have allowed me to relax a little more or stress a little less, but the greatest thing it could do is solidify my dreams against the mind killer that is doubt. College has made me feel like I have been isolated from a limitless diversity of thoughts and people, but it that is not entirely true, college nurtures free expression like few other place can. It is okay that I cannot send a message back in time because I have the confidence to know that only the end is failure and that failure is not the end.

I would tell myself not to stress too much, stop caring so much about other people's opinions about me, and to try and participate in more clubs and things of that nature. It's impossible to be perfect, so just do your best and don't worry about it not being enough. Also surround yourself with possitive people who accept you the way you are. That seems obvious, but it's easy to forget. So, remember to surround yourself with possitivity and pay no attention to negativity. Everything will work itself out eventually.

The one thing I would want tell myself if I could go back to my senior year would be to take tours of many different schools. I only toured two schools, both of which were in state and relatively close to home. I was afraid that I would be too attached to my home and my parents to go to a school more than a few hours from home, so I limited my options, a lot. Although I am happy at Colorado State University I think I just got lucky and I could have easily picked a school that wasn?t a good choice for me. I think that if I toured more schools I may have fallen in love with a school a little farther from home and found out earlier than my sophomore year that I can live on my own and not be homesick all the time. While I was on a spring break trip in Tennessee last year I toured three schools and found out that I could easily see myself in another place than CSU and given the chance I would apply to a variety of Universities.

I know that it sounds clich?, but I would advise incoming college students to get involved. You do not necessarily have to join a club but be active on campus, go to the recreation center. It is a great way to meet new people and help pass the time. My first semester at college was very lonely; I think I went home almost every weekend. Enjoy your time at school, meet new people and experience new things!

Do not worry so much! Going to college may seem scary, but it is such a great experience. Do not stress yourself out over applications, they are meant to help you, not to hurt you. However, take advantage of the time you have left with your friends and family. Parents have such a great impact in a childs life and a simple thank you can go along way. Spend time with them, talk to them, show how much you really appreicate them for everything they have done for you. They take a lot of time out of their busy scheduals to help you. Your friends also have a great impact in your life. So cherish the time you have left with them. It may seem hard to do after awhile, but keep in touch with them. Even though we have all moved on to bigger things it still feels nice to have those connections with highschool friends. Above all enjoy your time in college. It seems to go by fast, but remember to keep up with studies as well. It can be easy to fall behind. Have fun, make new friends, and enjoy your experience!

The first important advice I would give myself would be to not stress about the course content and grades. When your high school teachers tell you that there is no homework, no extra credit and only three tests that make up your entire grade they are lying. College is not designed to make students fail, but it is designed to make you work hard in order to achieve greatness. Another word of advice would be to engage with your professors. Most students are nervous to introduce themselves because they have heard stories that all college professors are mean, but this is far from the truth. Professors are there to guide and assist their students. If they didn't want to help you out they wouldn't be teaching. The most important piece of advice that I can give is to connect with your peers. Living on campus is a huge part of being a freshman and it can be the most exciting part if you make the effort to connect with the students and faculty. Not only will you have the opportunity to engage in student organizations but you will also find a home away from home.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, now that I have experienced college life I would have lots of advice about making the transition. I would tell myself not to stress out. The way movies portray college isn't correct at all. You do not have bullies picking on you left and right. You do not have people pressuring you to drink or do drugs constantly. Also, the work load is not that bad. For the most part you do not have assignments that you turn in every day. As long as you do the assigned reading and go to class, the pressure is off, you'll do fine. Also, high school had a lot of drama. If you made one mistake or told someone something, the next day, everyone knows about it. People become snobby. In college, no one cares. If you make a mistake, no one finds it worth talking about. College is a drama free environment. Plus, when you get to college, you?re "free." You can do what you want, when you want. As long as you choose to attend class you'll be perfectly fine.