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Having the knowledge and experience about a univesity, keeping up with the work, is one of the most important advice I would give myself. University and high school are totally different when it comes to makeup work and deadlines. In high school, teachers are usually very lenient if students turns in a paper, a project or a homework one day late, however, in a university if a paper is due on a certain date before midnight then students are required to turn the paper before the deadline. However, if a student submits a paper one minute late, professor don?t accept the paper and consequently, student receives an ?F.? Balancing between the classes, work and fun, is a key factor of being successful in a university. Most of the times, in high school, students think that they can party all they want and still keep up with their classes and work. In high school, it easy to get the make up work from teachers, however, in a university, professors don?t give make up work and attendance is really important. It is important to make a transition from being a teenager to a mature adult when entering into a university.

Experiencing the college life is just as important to your academic integrity. Many high school students graduate witht the idea that, the road to success in college is graduating with honors. I also had the same notion; nothing matters as much as my grades. Though this is true, it is alos important to have a good time. So far, I have been work, work, work and no play. On the other hand you have those that are, party,party, party. This is not ideal either, but getting involved and meeting new people, maybe even joining a club is. College is a completely different atmosphere than high school, and though many of us don't want to lose ground it is important that we remember that it is not always the destination, but the journey in getting there.

I am a quiet, shy person. Though when the time comes to speak I will, this makes for what people believe to be a boring (maybe even unapproachable) individual which I know I'm not. I like volunteering and being around other people, helping others, and having fun with others. Though smoking and drinking are certainly not on my to-do list (such things won't get in the way of my life let alone my education) I am someone who should get out and meet interesting people and travel to different places and experience new things. I would tell my high school self, to make my world a little bigger and open up to other people I would say that street smarts are just as crucial as book smarts and being able to converse with others without stuttering or rambling will let you learn much more about the world. College life is possibly the last point in your life where you are constantly together with people who are not generally of the same mind as yourself. In the future programmers will be with programmers and artists will be with artists, students are as diverse as the world's colors.

I would tell myself to learn to manage time, and to manage money. To go to school full time and not waste time, to avoid debt, and to graduate sooner.

Pick a school that has the academic area you are looking for, it will mean the most in the next few years!

Nothing really the college transition for me was really easy and I was able to do the work and get it done without any problems!

research schools more, take it motre seriously, get advice, get the best gradfes i could, and get involved with school activities

If I could go back and talk with myself as a high school senior the main piece of advice that I would give myself would be to relax a little! I was always so concerned with trying to build the biggest and fullest transcript and resume that I could. At the end of the night I would find myself exhausted and now lookiong back on all of the activities I did, i never really enjoyed them because when my plate was full I always wanted more. Now, two years later, I currently work at a counseling office and I came across a copy of my old high school resume and was disgusted. I had so many things on it that were for different organizations and projects. If it could speak my resume would say I was an extremely busy kid but, looking at it from a therapeutic standpoint I had to ask myself "When did this person relax and have a little fun?". That is what my advice would be to myself. I believe that a successful and bright individual doesn't need to have a ten-page resume. Just a healthy sense of curiosity and good personal/professional boundaries.

I would do better in my AP classes and pass the placement exams. Also pay more attention to learn the basis to everything because they are the building blocks for college. I would also encourage myself to be more social that way I can make more friends and have more fun while gaining my education.

One advice would be to avoid procrastination at all cost. I definitely learned that the hard way my freshman year, and honestly it is a habit of mine that I am still struggling with. Believe me, in college, time management is imperative. One more thing would be to come in with a mind set on the goals that I would want to achieve. Honestly being a fulltime student can be overwhelming especially when you are faced with life issues; it is very easy to get side tracked without ever realizing it thus by already setting your goals you will render your life easier. Thereafter, all you'll need is motivation to follow through. "I want to be a nurse, that's how I?ll go about it and I?ll make it"-- BAM, that's the spirit to have. When you come in to college and you are vague about what you want to do with your life, you'll find yourself quite dumbfounded because not only are you wasting your time, but you?re wasting money. Thus it?s best to come in optimistic and with well set goals.

I should have not been held back due to money problems. I would have told myself to work harder on scholarships and pushed myself to go to the school I really wanted to go and not settle somewhere that was close by. My advice would of been also not to be afriad of a big transition, college is not anything different, the only difference is that noone judge here. Everyone is more free spirited and helpful in any situation. It's a lot different than high school, but in a good way.

Since high school I took great interest in environmental studies and biology. My skills were driven towards mathematics, so ever since graduation I?ve been told, and recommended to focus my major in business. Everything sounded like I was heading in the right direction but there was only one problem, I did not want to major in business. i wanted to go with something I know I would be happy doing in the future. Choosing my major has been a challenging situation for me. I am truly interested in the environment. When I say environment I mean everything ranging from the tropical rainforest to the bugs and wildlife that inhabit it. From the oceans to the marine study and aquatic life that live in it. If it was up to me I would love to do it all. At first glace, the bachelor of biological arts and science seems to be a narrow path but with time, education, and experience I think it can become a much larger pathway to finding my dream job. Feeling this way now i would go back in time find myself and tell myself it is possible to make a job out of these interest.

I would advice for students and parents to do their research on the school(s) that they are interested in, know what will be expected of you at the institution of your choice. Visiting the campus and getting a feel for the enviroment is also important, the last thing you want to do is get to an institution and find out that it is not the place for you. But most importantly I would advise the parents and the students to see how helpful the adminstration is at the institution of their choice.

When asked what advice I'd give to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience, I have to stop and reflect on my own college experience. In hindsight I can see choices I or my parents may have made that were either the best decisions or the opposite. Though my college experience hasn't been the easiest I can say it would have been easier had I planned out my monetary situation a bit more. For example, if I'd taken a summer job before attending college. Also if my parents had saved up money for planned and unforseen expenses. And I know you may be asking what about scholarships. My advice is to have backup funds just in case. Sometimes scholarships don't cover everything, or funding gets cut. So the best plan of action is to be ahead of the curve and be ready for anything!

From my experience and due to my personality and outlook on education and future careers, I believe one should find a school that truly fits one's needs. For example, I have a passion to persue a career in research and experimental psychology. Due to Florida Atlantic University, I am able to work with some of the brightest professors and conduct research extensively with the ongoing studies that are conducted, while having enough time to enjoy being a college student outside of the classroom. Because of this, I think it is wise to look for a school that is somewhat of a smaller university to ensure smaller class sizes and more of an interaction with the students. Also, one should look for a school that specializes in their major or career goals. In addition, having multiple shopping centers close to campus is a good thing to have, especially if living on campus. Also, I think that one should look at the surroundi

First decide what career field interests the students the most. Than find a school that offers the classes of the field of choice. Once the options are there, apply to as many schools as you feel you should get into, and a couple tougher ones you think you may not. From there you have to look at location, finances, and acedemic competition. Good luck!

Definately check out colleges, take a tour, see the campus and figure out what it is you want from the college you choose. After going to a smaller school, FGCU, then transfering to FAU, im now going back to FGCU because i realized that i liked a smaller friendlier atmosphere where my teachers knew my name and were interested in me getting the most out of my education. Know what you want to achieve your education the best way, and look for the school that meets your needs. After all the only one that matters at the end is you, its your education that helps you through your life, so do whats best for you to make your education the easiest and most rewarding for yourself.

to me college is about the student body. before i started school i thought i could get by on my own and not worry about going to class. i find out its much harder than i thought, and in this school many people think similarily when it comes to class attendance. this allows for more student to student interaction and more study groups with class mates that really help your understanding the subject and you make great friends. all our professors are rated so you cant be surprised on who your taking and most of them are very good at their jobs. there are many extra study sessions that are taught by one of your fellow students. when it comes to learning, i strongly believe that it is easier to accomodate into college if you are in a more comfortable learning envirnment and this school can definitly provide that.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is that they should not rush in trying to find the right college. The wisest thing to do in my opinion is to consider the most important things that you are looking for in a college. If there is a major that you are considering to pursue, find out about the it and college atmosphere before applying. It would be a huge disppointment to attend a college, and find out later that it is not the one fore you. Contrary to popular belief, your college experience is to be treasured. There is no problem with having an outlet by hanging with friends, but when hanging with friends and going to parties becomes top priority rather remaining focused, that is when grades begin to fall.Not everyone receives the opportuinity to go to college, therefore if that opportuinity is presented to you, take it and remain a good steward over it that your work may pay off. Remember that whatever you give your attention to most will effect you, whether it be in a good or bad way.

College is meant to be a learning community. Everyone has different learning capabilities, and based on your individual learning skills you should pick the university that best fits that criteria. The best thing to do is learn about the physical enviornment and the educational environment and ask yourself, is this a place I want to spend the next several years of my life? Never, pick a college simply because it is popular, often times popular colleges have a lot of distractions. As long as your college of choice provides a decent educational system your future is set for extraodinary possibilities. When you have found the right college and step on campus the most important thing for anyone to do is make friends and reach out! No one can achieve a huge task such as getting a degree by themeself. Friends can provide you with an informative network that give you a "heads up" whenever an important opportunity, event, or internship is around the corner. You can also plan study groups and find easier ways to attain straight A's! Communication is the key on college campus. So kick back an enjoy, these should be the best moments of your life!