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The best piece of advice I could give myself as a high school senior is to make the decisions that will impact the rest of your life solely on what you want, and not what other people would want. We are blessed with the opportunity to live our lives based on what we want to do, and when your hopes and dreams are overshadowed by others, we are simply not living our life to the fullest capacity. I can say this piece of advice would have definitely helped me in my decision for college, and luckily I was able to act early enough and change things to the point where I'm satisfied with where I am currently.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I may have had more respect for my youth. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, the advice I would give to myself is to LISTEN to me. Listening to someone with more experience and wisdom is certainly not something a seventeen year old takes fondly to, or at least I didn't. I had no inclination this upcoming period in my life was going to be so full of personal and emotional growth. The thrill of new surroundings, new friendships, and new independance was overwhelming. It is a whole new beginning to a you of your choosing. You are tested by all extremes of peer pressure and personal responsibility. The experience for me felt like I went to sleep one night in my childhood bed knowing my parents were down the hall watching over me and guiding me. The next day I woke up to adulthood, responsibility and maturity. The time to discover my identity in this world began in that moment when I bid my parents farewell and thanked them for the ride to school.

If I was given the opportunity to send a letter to myself in high school about my college experience, I would express the importance of focus and determination. As a high school student, I was intrigued by the idea of collegiate studies and campus life. Though I have always been a driven student, I may have placed focus on certain aspects of my educational career that were not as important as others. I allocated most of my time to studying for specific assignments, rather than reading or studying just because. As I entered English courses in college, I realized that my vocabulary was extremely limited. I had trouble understanding things that I needed to learn because I did not know the context in which most subjects were written. I would tell myself to be sure to read for pleasure, to read articles from prestigious magazines, and to learn vocabulary as it is used in context to subject matter. I learned that expanding one's vocabulary is best accomplished by reading and paying attention to how words are used. I would tell myself to read in my spare time to increase my vocabulary, which would benefit me in my collegiate courses.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would have advised myself to wait a semester after high school to go to college. I wasn't financially or mentally ready. I was going through a lot in my life and still am. Even though I would have waited, I'm glad I went to college right after high school. College changed me and made me want to do better things for myself. I'm determined to achieve and succeed my goals in life of becoming a child psychiatrist. I love kids and want to help them. I've gone through so much struggles getting to where I am now. College taught me that life isn't easy and I have to be mentally and physically strong. Freshman year was hard for me to transition because I always missed home, family, and friends. Now I work out a schedule to go home once in a while to spend time with the people I love. Also, being at college, I made new friends and we have become a family. No matter what happens I know they will always be there like I am for them. College is a great experience!!

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Fortunately, I was accepted into my first choice for school and major. I even ended up with my own room! I think the reason, however, that I was actually so fortunate was that I was on top of my application process. I started really early, submitted everything before it was due, and paid my housing deposit, and other fees as soon as they came in the mail. I don't know if I would have done this all on my own; I had my parents encouraging me and urging me every step of the way to get certain things done, to stay on track. I didn't always listen. I missed out on several scholarship deadlines that I might have been eligible for. So, even though things went just the way I wanted in the end, they might have been even better if I had listened more. So that's what I would tell my high school senior self if I had the chance: listen to your parents, or other helpful adults, even if it hurts your pride a little to do so.

Know your options. Educate yourself as best you can about each possible school and weigh every aspect of it. Always take the financial part into count and never assume you can make it. Apply for as many scholarships and as much financial aid as you possibly can. Of course, thats not all you should consider, make sure you go somewhere you know you'll be happy. You want to have fun. Find out about clubs and activities offered at your schools and join as much as you can, it's a great way to get out there and meet new people. Overall, it is about your education though. Check out their programs and make sure it is right for you. You want to go somewhere you know you'll exceed and get the best education you possibally can all while having fun while doing it if you can.

I would inform myself that I need to go to a physical therapist to fix my knee problems. I would also tell myself to start working out more, college is more fun when you don't feel crappy about your weight. Also, it's more fun without acne, so talk to the doctor about being on anti-biotics. I would tell myself to go see a doctor, inform myself that I suffer from depression and need to talk to a doctor and my mom about all of my current issues and that talking fixes them so that I am not suffering. Lastly, I would tell myself not to take an honors english class, because that is just a horrible idea and not to procrasinate signing up for classes even though I procrasinate with everything.

The first day of college is a new environment, it is nothing like elementary, junior high, or even high school. You are going to a school where you are known as a grown adult and not a child. Therefore, anything you do is all on you. However, every freshman in college has this one worry, which is how to survive the first week of college. Many advices I like to give to freshman on how to survive the first week of college is to tour the campus, look over all the syllabus your professor provide for you and view over your textbooks, organize your room and school supplies, and make sure you have a routine so your schedule is balanced. These are good tips on surviving the first week of college. Being on your own is scary. Going to a new school, new people, and a new home is overwhelming. Using these tips will help you survive not only the first week of college, but also your schooling throughout college and throughout your life. College is teaching you not only your career you want to pursue, but also the beginning of your life and goals you want.

The only advice I would give myself would be, apply for scholarships. I thought when I graduated that there would be people just handing me money to go, but I was quickly snapped back to reality. The fact is that I need scholarships in order to stay in college. If I knew how important they were I would have told myself to apply to them.

I've enjoyed my college experience for the most part except for The financial side of things. I Have a passion for learning and it seems that most colleges in todays world only care about the money rather then the student. I really enjoy the passion that the teachers bring to class everday which infact motivates me to do my best. I've met alot of great people at school and being at school gives me the confidence that I could become the next steven speilburg. It gives me the confidence that I can accomplish anything in my life if I just work hard and get involved.

I spend my time working a part time job, maintaining a high GPA, and spending most of my free time in SGA (Student Government Association). College has already taught me so much but I feel that the most valuable thing college taught me was what it truly means to be a leader. As president of the freshmen class I have learned that leadership is much more than planning social events and keeping your team tight nit. It’s about being reliable, approachable, and a good listener. You have to do a lot to make sure everything turns out okay in the end. People look up to you; they respect you as an individual. Now that I truly understand what it means to be a leader it will truly help me in the future.

i have not attended the school yet. but i am hoping for it to bring me to my dream

So far, I have matured a lot during college. I have learned what it is like to live on your own and how to be responsible with money and spending in order to make sure I am able to pay my tuition. Even though I am the same age as I was when I entered college last fall, I feel as though I have grown a couple years. People in college act like adults and it has taught me how to act professional. Each of my professors have taught me valuable lessons about being responsible. Sometimes I had to learn my lessons the hard way when I did not complete an assignment. In highschool, you could sneak through your class without doing some assignments. In college, everything you do matters and your grade is penalized for not meeting the requirements. I have been given a healthy dose of the real world and I feel that once I graduate in three years, I will be fully ready to face the challenges of life.

I have previously attended a community college. I obtained a certificate in Practical Nursing and an A.S. in General Studies. After going to that school and now coming to Fitchburg State, it's like a completely different world. But in a good way. I know that FSC will be able to give me the educational opportunities that a community college couldn't give me. I would say the best thing I've gotten out of my college experience is that there is no such thing as "too much knowledge". Being able to learn new things throughout the years is a great feeling. I value what my past professors have taught me and I am excited to see what I will learn in the future. I cannot wait to see what I'll be able to achieve with what I'll have been taught at Fitchburg State College.

I have gotten much out of attending college, mostly the knowledge I will need to be a success in my feild of nursing. I have also recieved the confindence I will need to obtain a job. The positive reinforcement from my professers and other faculty memebers at the school has been imeasureable. The value I have received from attending is enourmous, from discovering new ideas and methods to finding and meeting new people. Making new friends and meeting people in my field who have gone before me hs helped me to know what I will need to do to acheive my goals. What to expect from others and what they will expect form me. The college experience for me was like no other, I have learned so much.

I have gotten both academic and life experience from my college. I have learned to open up and be more social and more sure of myself and what I am capable of. It has been so valuable because I am more confident in everything I do both, academically and at my job. They gave me a belief in myself and that to me is something invaluable that I will have for life.

Through my college experience, I have learned a lot about myself and about my career goals. I now know exactly what I want to do with my life, and I am beginning to develop the tools I will need to get me there. It has been very valuable to have the opportunity to practice using these tools in a comfortable setting with professors who not only understand but encourage mistakes as a learning tool. Their supportive attitude is what has kept me engaged in college, as opposed to in high school, where the only goal seemed to be to get us out of there. College has helped me look at education in a whole new light, not as something that is required or excpected of me, but as something that can be both beneficial and enjoyable. Before college, I never would have gone out of my way to learn things outside of what was required of me. Now I find myself heading to the library after classes to read more about what was just discussed in class. College has instilled in me a drive and a passion to gain new knowledge about the things I am interested in.

My college experience has helped me grow as an adult and Fitchburg State has made me value my education. College makes you work very hard towards your goals, so when you accomplish them there is no better feeling. Everyone feels like they are supposed to go to college and I am glad I made this decision because it enables me to look forward to my future. College helps us make strong connections that will help our future with jobs and internships. It also helps us socially and we meet people who will have great impacts on our lives. Some of us will meet life long friends and develop strong relationships. Going to college is beneficial to anyone who really wants to better themselves and their life. It forces you to become goal-oriented, organized and a hard-worker which are all qualities we will need to succeed in life. Fitchburg State especially makes the transition from high school to college very easy and everyone is helpful and has your best interests in mind. Overall, going to college has made me look forward to my future and what is holds.

My college experience has been amazing so far. After taking a few classes I have gained insight into what it is I am passionate about and what degree I would like to pursue. My passions are politics, traveling. I believe that there are many important non profit organizations doing amazing work, not only in this country but around the world. My goal is to go to graduate school and get my MBA and then work with a non profit organization to make positive change in the world. One organization I would love to work with is the International Rescue Committee. My education is valuable because it's giving me the skills and tools I need to work at the organizational level of this type of program. I am learning new theories and practices that will allow me to be innovative and a leader in my field for years to come. I would love to start my own non profit organization that helps children and focuses on their needs, such as education, food, shelter, clothing and support.