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What should every freshman at Indiana State University know before they start?

Lauren

If I could redo senior year again, I would take more time to stop and enjoy it, instead of trying to rush forward to graduation. I wouldn't have spent so much time worrying about the future and starting college. There was no need to fear moving in, or starting classes. However, I would've spent more time with my family. You don't appreciate them while you still in the same household, but after you move out and can only come home every several weekends, you start to realize how important they are in your life. I would've told myself to attend any on-campus event for incoming freshman before the year started. Not only is it a great way to get to know the campus, it also would've helped to have a few friends before the semester started. It would've helped make the transition into college much easier, since not knowing anyone can make your first few weeks away from your hometown lonely.

Alyssa

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself that everything would turn out okay. At the time of my senior year I had been severly depressed for 9 years. I had survived 4 overdoses and felt that life could not go on. I would tell myself to not give up and to keep my head up becasue my life would get better. I would tell myself that I will be happy and that it just takes time. I would also advise myself not to push my friends away and to use them as support. College life is great becasue of the freedom and I love most of the classes I take.

Lauren

Have more fun your first semester. Don't spend so much time in your room.

JAMYE

HI JAMYE,

Amie

If I could go back in time and talk to myself while I was in high school there are just a couple suggestions I would give myself. To start off with I would tell myself that I need to work harder while I'm in high school so that I will have good grades going into college. Second, I would tell myself that I need to learn better study habits because if I didn't, college would be very difficult. The last thing I would tell myself is that I need to become more outgoing during high school. Being more outgoing during high school will definitely help in the college experience.

felicia

You can never be too prepared for anything. The thing that college students need to know is that they should go in with an open mind and ready to hit the books. In college the all work and no play saying definitely comes to mind because if you want to move forward as astudent you have to work. Devote yourself to group on campus and join a group. If you don't have enough time to work employers would like ti know that you can complete a task and being an active member of an organization is a start. Take pride in all that you do; you are a representation of your family and it's your education. Have fun, it's not the end of the world I promise.

Cameron

I would say that high school students should prepare to spend a lot less time in class, and a lot more time doing homework outside of class time. Students should know how to manage your time.

Brittany

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college there is some advice that I would give myself. One thing that I would tell myself is to not sweat the little things. If someone or something is giving you a hard time, just let it go and try and go a different way. Another piece of advice that I would give myself is that college is not like high school. You will have to work hard to get the grades that you want, and with some classes you might even have to teach the material to yourself because some of the teachers will not go through the book. They expect you to do it one your own time. Other than that I feel that I was prepared for college.

Bethany

Dear Bethany, It's okay. Breathe. I know that senior year is a stressful time with a lot of tough decisions to make. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are going to make the right decisions. Just relax. Don't panic. Breathe. I know you are busy and all. That hard work will pay off soon enough. Those nine Advanced Placement classes are and have been a pain in the butt, but guess what? This time next year, you will already be a sophomore. All those extra curriculars, sports, and leadership positions are going to get you exactly where you need to be. Don't worry, you are just fine. Breathe. Take a day off, just one. For one day, enjoy today and don't be so concerned about the future. Go hang out with your friends. You are going to miss them like crazy next year. Breathe. Breathe.

nyisha

The advice I would give myself if as a high school senior back in 2009, that college is about being focus on your goals and staying committed to the work and time you have to put into school. It does get challenging juggling your social life and school. But you can do it; you just have to stay focus to reach your dreams, for yourself, family and the most important thing your future. Also to prove all those who thought that you would never make it to college let alone Finish College and accomplish your dreams. Keep seeking out your dreams and do the best you can juggling social life and school life. Don’t give up it because you can accomplish your goals.