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The biggest thing I would stress to my high school self is that you need to be true to who you are. People who question your actions are mainly curious, and in college none of that matters anyway. You can be anyone or anything. Do not let other people decide what you want. You have a voice and you need to use it. It is important to care what image you give off, but do not be afraid of being labeled "weird" or a "goody-two-shows." Mostly though, make sure that you are happy. If you are not doing what you love, then what is the point? There is not a point. Do the things you love and you will be happy.

Go to a state school and do not major in Liberal Arts

I would tell myself to choose based on courses offered in a program and cost of the institution. Do research into the school and possible careers and do not choose a program that has class sizes of 100 as the norm. Medicine is not something I expected to enjoy as much as I do, so I would tell myself to go for the Bachelors degree, and not the Associates that I chose to do complete first. Get ahead in the process so years aren't wasted working and putting myself through school at the same time. Take advantage of moving away! It is much easier to get room and board in the form of financial aid than it is to move away with car and rent payments. Look for scholarships online. These are also easier to find when in school full time rather than part time. Take as many courses at the community college as possible. This will save thousand is students loans. And finally stay under dads health insurance as long as possible. These costs are the reason I work and attend school full time, rather than paying triple the price when working part time.

I would tell myself to pay more attention to life and to the challenges that come up. Not everyone that you meet and seems nice wants to be your friend. Also do not give everyone who wants to be your friend trust, because if they turn against you, it will hurt you the most. Learn to forgive others better ASAP because you will encounter pain and hurt. Try and have more remorse for your actions, and most importantly, think before you speak. Continue to being open in life and accepting of others and their differences. When it comes to life situations, never say never because incidents will change your views on life. Be prepared to change as a person and experience self-doubts.

Make sure you really take the time to get to know yourself and pick your college based off those things; don't go to school somewhere just because it is cool, exciting, and adventurous. Be sure that you are picking a school that will provide an environment comfortable to you where you can learn, grow, and make friends.

I know you can’t wait to finish high school, but savor the time- this year will provide you with some of the best memories of your life! And if you think high school ended up being great despite your fears and insecurities, just wait until you get to college! You will learn so much about the world and amazingly, about yourself: thoughts, feelings, interests, abilities and opinions you never thought you had! Your ideas will matter, and you’ll discover your strengths. You will also meet people whom you will truly have a lot in common with. People you will have amazing conversations with, who will appreciate your point of you, but show you alternative perspectives that will amaze you. Listen to them, even when you disagree with them- some will become your greatest friends! Don’t be shy! Take part in everything that you are interested in- make this time about you. Try things you know nothing about, or scared that you may not be good at- they may turn out to be just fun memories, but they may become your passion. And don’t hold back! Always be yourself, and enjoy being accepted for who you are!

I would tell myself not to be afraid to make new friends and be open. In highschool, I was very shy, and the more I open up in college, the more I enjoy the whole experience.

I would tell myself to take college more seriously at first, not wait until I "grew up" more to really appreciate my education. I'd also tell myself to allow change -- I have changed so much since I began college. Changes such as maturing, having stronger opinions and becomming more of my own person as opposed to adopting my parents' views when I was younger. I would also tell myself to be open-minded and to take advantage of every opportunity and to not let fear get in the way. I want to experience everything I possibly can while I have the chance. For example, my freshman year, I went on a trip to Alaska through my college; experiences like that are once in a lifetime. I would also tell myself to think hard about who I am and who I want to be. College is a time to figure these things out but you also have to know who you want to be or you will be too easily influenced by the people around you. Stand firm to who you are, no matter what.

I would tell a younger self to watch out because people are going to walk over you by accident because we’re short and that we need to have a “Hakuna Matata” outlook on life because of that. Be the best you can be and don’t allow yourself to get scared of anyone or anything. When the raging bull of life comes out you take it by the horns and tip it like a bovine it is. As long as you can follow these ideals everything will be smooth sailing.

I have learned so many things about my high school experience that I wish I could do over. If I were to pick only one, however, I would want to tell my high school self to start good study habits early. I did not realize that the habits I formed in high school would absolutely affect the way I study and do homework in college. While in high school, I focused more on getting the task done rather than absorbing the information. I wish I had learned how to study well and learn much because the human brain is an amazing organ. The human brain can obtain so much more useful knowledge than many people allow it to absorb. I wish I had taken in much more of the information that was presented to me. High school is such a unique time of life to enjoy and to learn as much as one possibly can in that concentrated four years of his life. It is worth every minute.

Geneva College has fostered in me a deep care for my community, for my peers and teachers, and for myself. I often say that college has been the most exciting time of my life; this is because I have been able, with the help of my professors, to seriously delve into the academic subjects that I am interested in. The teachers at Geneva have also been great mentors, helping me through personal problems, and taking a particular interest in my school work. I have been involved at Geneva by being a teachers assistant, by running the school's writing center, and participating as the assistant editor of the on-campus literary magazine. These experiences have given me a new outlook on how to interact with my peers, and encouraged my academic faithfulness. Overall, Geneva has helped me grow intellectually in these ways, but college has also heightened my awareness of contemporary social issues and encouraged me to be more involved in my community as a culpable agent. I have been challenged to make decisions and to support them with facts, to assess situations, and to understand what fundamentally contributes to the processing of ideas: a person's worldview.

I appreciate my college experience because it gave me a broader understanding of the world. The humanities courses and political science courses were especially informative, giving me the context for the stories I read in the newspaper, and understanding people from different cultural backgrounds. I remember studying the Hagia Sophia for instance and marvelling at its prominence in the ancient Christian world. I thought it was so exotic and unreachable at the time. Seeing the Hagia Sophia myself in Turkey recently was a completion of the circle that was begun at Geneva. I enjoyed the humanities courses because they combined the writings, artwork, architecture, and political situation in one course, so that you really could understand what the different people groups were thinking in history. It was mind blowing.

I am attending Washtenaw Community college and hope to complete a business degree through the articulation program with Eastern Michigan University. I recently completed my first semester of college with a 4.0 grade point average. My college experience and been very rewarding thus far because not only have I expanded my knowledge base, but my experience has influenced me to become a more confident person overall. My original goal was to obtain an associate degree, but attending school for just this short time has been so empowering that I am now aiming toward a bachelor degree. I am currently employed full time and have found that the writing skills and business knowledge acquired in the fall semester has aided me in becoming a leader in my workplace. I hope to obtain a business degree in order to find a rewarding career in health administration and set a valuable example for my niece and nephews. I am proud to say that I have been very successful so far and would appreciate help to continue on the path to completing my goal.

My college experience so far has been a very rewarding experience. College has taught me how to have a strong work ethic and to push myself like I never knew i could. My friends are a major part of my experience here and they help me to strive and excel at my major each day. They push me to be a better student and a better person. I am gaining friendships here that will last a lifetime. This school helps me learn more about my religion and ways that I can minister to others through words and actions. The teachers here are very personable and they want me to succeed in life. I could have chosen a different path for myself, but I glad that I am on this one. Overall, my college experience has been a rewarding one that I will never regret.

Geneva College has changed my life in an extremely positive way. Not only have I grown spiritually but I have acquired lifelong friends and have learned how my future career is truly a calling. I am anxious to take the skills that I have been developing here at Geneva, into the real world. I will never regret making the decision to attend Geneva because I know that the Lord has placed me here for a specific reason. My professors have been huge encouragements in my life and I know that I am so thankful that for the ways through which they have impacted me. I really love Geneva College and all that is has to offer.

My college experience would be "never take anything for granted" if you want something you need to work really hard to achieve nothing comes easy. Hard work always pays off in the end. The thing I value the most is my main goal which is to graduate from this university and go off to Law school.

A lot of broadening in my knowledge and general core classes. Lots of extracurricular activites.

I would start saving up money. When you make the first tuition payment you learn just how quickly your savings account can be drained. I didn't have a full-time job until after I graduated from college and I really wish that I had started working sooner. Also, I would try to save money in other ways by not going out to eat or going shopping as much. The money I could have saved by doing these things really could make a difference now.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would spend more time talking about my attitude towards college instead of giving advice as to what college I should attend. I would say that college isn't just about developing skills towards a career, but about learning who you are and what you want out of life. If you have a good attitude about the time you'll spend in college, you're not going to second-guess your choice of what college to attend, you're not going to grow apathetic about coursework, and you're not going to take friendships for granted. Maintaining a positive outlook on whatever situation you're in during your college career will not only help you have a memorable and valuable college experience, but also prepare you with important lifestyle habits that will impact both your career and life after college.

Keep your mind focused on the goal. Don't stray from the path you know God has laid out before you. No matter how good the things on the side of the road look, keep looking straight and don't get off target. Also, take Communication Disorders more seriously; it actually is somewhat interesting and important when you take Psychology later. Don't take Astronomy at 8:00 AM. Lastly, have more fun with all those cheesy "Introduce Yourself" speeches you had to do within the first couple weeks of your freshman year. Harness that God-given ability you have to make people laugh. Soli Deo Gloria.