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I have had an excellent college experience, and really I have appreciated all the opportunities given to me. However, if I had to change soem things the most important one would be to never, ever live on-campus in dorms. My worst experiences have been due to this huge mistake and I have regretted every single one of them. Housing is a nightmare and a waste of money, I could have saved money and not been so much in debt if I had lived off campus and saved my self many headaches. I also would have taken my loan money and put it into a savings account so it would have accumulated some interest and I would have the same amount as what I owe plus interest. I would warn myslef to be careful with who you trust and read rate your professor before enrolling in classes, it is usually pretty accurate. Also, stay away from all Greek life they are horrific. Besides that I woudl relive all my mistakes and learn from them, those above were just unnessasry issues that arose that if I could have avoided I would have.

Advice i would give myself is not to worry about the drama, and the women and the distracting activites like parties. Its all fun in games when your in high school,But its time to grow up and become something. Sitting around playing video games worrying about if your girlfriend is made at you because she didnt walk you to class in the hallway is pathetic. Get into study habbits, because for anything out there in the world thats successful takes hard work and time. Sometimes the road ahead is going to be tough, but you must accept the challenge and overcome it. You fail once, you get up and you go again until your there. You are the one that controls your own path and destiny. What you put out is what you get in return, now that being in college i have learned that. It would have to be one of my best traits because now a challenge to me is exciting. Lets see how many people i can prove wrong, because when its all said in done, when its your time to die. Your the only one that goes, no one else.

Dear Ludmila, I want you to know that life will bring you a great deal of contrast and open up a new bigger world in which you might feel small and naked for a while. Not to worry though, you have been working hard on furthering your education in order to be prepared for this step. Just remeber that it is very important to work on yourself as a person and stay focused on who you are, it will help you to stay true to your desires and wants. College is a beautiful and a resourceful place that will guide you through the various mounds of knowladge to pull you closer to the very reason you are there if you choose to. Make sure that you take advantage of everything that the college has to offer you to succeed. Stay in the game, don't over - welm yourself, and if you feel like your head is going to explode ask for help! Always ask questions if you don't understand something and make sure that you don't procrestinate any assighments. Study as hard as you can and eat propper. Good attitude at all times, hard work will pay off!

Dont think you know it all because you do not. Give yourself space between your social identity and your academic life. Work harder than you've ever had or ever will. Strength of character above all else is what is important. Rise above your misfortune.

I was born and raised in a very large, sexy and international city - Miami Beach, Florida. While my parents are somewhat conservative, in comparison to some of my South American friend's parents, they are liberal in comparison to the average American parent. For example, my 1 am curfew was early by most of my friends standards but my aunt and uncle up in Atlanta were appaled that my parents didn't have me home by 11pm. My high school years "were a lot of fun". I did of course study hard, participate in athletics, the musical theatre productions and community service. I had a choice to stay in Miami for college or go to Florida State University. My parents strongly encouraged me to "get out of town" and explore a little. I was very nervous about the transition. I started summer session to ease into my new life and had zero problem. Because of the comparatively fast lifestyle I witnessed during high school I was not easily impressed or influenced by the out of control behavior experienced by most college freshman. My parents loosened the reins while under their supervision and I was the wiser as a college freshman.

Reminiscing my high school experience, I wish I would have taken more chances. I didn't realize how fast time was passing. I thought I had time to do things later but I didn't; and now I find myself in college waiting around as well. I would tell my high school self to enjoy every minute like it was my last, to go out with friends and sometimes even break the rules. I have good memories of high school and I carry with me great friends from that time; however, I have too less exciting memories. I would also kick myself in the butt to do my school work. I was not motivated and didn't realize how much my work then affected my work now. I would tell myself to pay attention to the details of how I accomplished difficult tasks and to learn to ask for help then instead of struggling now. I would give a lot of advice to myself, but knowing who I was then I would have ignored it because I was so hard headed. However, I can't complain becuase what I did and who I was made me who I am now.

Don't ever let your high school teachers scare you when they go on and on about how much harder college is than high school. As long as you continue to work hard in high school, college should be no problem for you. Since you're already doing so well in high school, college will be a piece of cake. By working hard in high school, you have already developed the essential study skills and work habits needed to succeed in college. These include time management, prioritizing, and responsibility. Also, do not be afraid of your college professors. They are there to help you and want to see you succeed. Don't be afraid to ask for help, and if you're really lucky you'll get an incredibly awesome professor who will definitely be your favorite. Just be sure to work hard, study hard, go to class, never procrastinate, and remember to have some fun! In your college lifetime you will meet so many new people and you will definitely make many new lifelong friendships. Just go up to someone and say hi. Everyone else is new and is in the same boat as you too.

I would definitely advise myself to become as active as possible. The more that you are involved in campus, the more you feel like you belong. I also feel like college is all about experiences that you have while you are here. College is a great place to find yourself and figure out exactly what it is that you want to do for the rest of your life. The more that you are involved on campus, the better chance you have at figuring out what you like doing and where you fight in. I came from a small high school so finding little things to be involved in, helped make the transition from a small high school to a larger university. I would tell myself to take every opportunity that I can, both academically and socially. Learning social skills will help you to communicate with not only your peers, but professors and professionals as well. College is an amazing experience and i would tell myself to live every single moment while I am at Florida State to the fullest!

Hello Rachel. This is the future you. College life is not like Gilmore Girls: a place full of learning and self-discovery with support and encouragement from the adult leaders at the school. College is very much like the real world as people are only looking out for themselves and most professors are forced to teach classes to continue their research or graduate degree. The only one who is looking out for you, is you. Work hard. Go to every class - even if it's painful. Pursue your dreams. Demand respect. Research your options. If an adult (such as an academic advisor) happens to be listening to you, ask every question imaginable about your options at school and in a future career. Rachel, the only thing that is holding you back is you. You are full or fear, doubt, insecurity, and apprehension. You are questioning who you are and what your place in the world is. You are comparing yourself to other people. Stop it. You are unlike anyone else in the world. Stop doubting about who you are going to be because you are already you. You can do anything.

I needed to take more serious about applying scholships during my senior year, because it is something that you can't get it right away.