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I wouldn't change anything, except save up more money for financial stability.

Dont procrastinate, it will only make things worse off. Make more time to study and work on school work in groups. Make a bigger effort to speak with professors and develope a raport with them. Take advantage of the oppurtunities that are given and apply for an internship.

Be prepared for the time of your life. Be open to try new things and meet new people, but keep yourself grounded so you don't mix in with the wrong crowd. Live on campus the first year. Those people you share gross, smelly bathrooms down the hall with at 3 a.m. during finals week will become your best friends for life. If AT ALL possible, don't work that much. I know that money is really important and a necessity, but truly evaluate how much you need and don't get caught up. Stay for a summer. Get really involved in your major--and yes, you will change your major. :) Keep in touch with your parents, the relationship will be so much better once your out from under their roof. But don't stray from home come spring/winter break, they'll miss you like crazy! Just because you fell like you've got your classes in the bag freshman year, work hard. You'll need those GPA points to keep you afloat when you get into your major. LOVE your major. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. Office hours=MAJOR professor kudos to you. No one else does.

Go somewhere that you will love and be happy.

I would advise myself to take the first semester slowly and complete the required liberal arts studies first before making a decision about which major to choose. Also, making more time for volunteer work and less time for partying; this would have built up my resume a bit more and possibly provided me with greater internship opportunities. Getting to know your professors is always a good thing. It keeps you engaged with your course and allows your professor to notice when you come to class.; they like to see that you're putting forth effort. It may make the difference between an A or a B, or a B and a C come finals week. All in all, it's important to love what you're doing and to have fun with it. While we do come to college to study and attain degrees that will help us find better jobs in the future, nothing is worse than graduating with a degree you don't have an interest in or will never use. College is what you make of it, no matter where you go. So remember to stay focused and let it be the experience of a lifetime.

I would tel myself to not take for granted the time I have left with friends and family. Going ot school seven hours away really showed me how much I miss being surrounded by family and friends from home. I would definitely go over to friend's to do nothing, instead of staying home and doing nothing alone. I would also go on that lunch date with my grandarents that I always used to pass up on.

I would say apply earlier and focus more on act/sat scores because they are important

Don't treat your first year in college like your senior year of high school. You're starting over new! Study hard and make good grades. If you establish this in the beginning, you're setting yourself up for success all throughout your college years! College classes are MUCH different from those you were enrolled in during high school. A lot more work is required. Don't skip class just because you don't feel like going; honestly have a legitimate reason not to attend, otherwise you're just unnecessarily hindering yourself and your potential for success. If you have a question, ask it! If you're shy, wait until after class. You should be comfortable with your professor since he/she is only there to help you learn! If you have a problem, speak up about it. Chances are someone else is dealing with something along the same lines as you. Lastly, just because you CAN go out and party doesn't mean you HAVE to. Choose your battles (or in this case, your parties)! Don't go out when you know you have something important due the next day! There's always other opportunities for fun!

Always, always, always be sure to keep up with class readings and assignments. And always go to class, even if the professor does not always take attendence.

The best advice I would give myself is to not stress out and worry so much about the small things. Now that I am finished with my first semester in college, I realize that there is no point in feeling so much pressure to choose a major right away. People in college change their majors, it is usually not set in stone. I would tell my high school self to not ignore opportunities just because I thought they would not relate to my major or intended career path. There is so much you can learn by trying everything that you possibly can. College is the time to find out what is going to make you happy in life and not just to find any job. It is very important that you stay true to yourself and not let your parents, professors, or advisor's opinion influence what is right for you. I would also let my high school self know that it is ok to not always feel like everything has to be perfect. If you are too focused on making things perfect you lose your unique perspective on things. Always stick to your gut instincts!