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If time travelling was a real thing, I would tell my high school self to choose Iowa State sooner. I believe that I took to much time to commit what has become the perfect college for me. Right from the beginning, Iowa State has made me feel welcome with the beautiful campus and friendly professors. The day I attended an Iowa State visit, I learned how easy and stress-free the transition to college life acturally is. I would tell myself to just pursue my dreams, have fun, and find out who I want to become both as a person and as a future employer. College is a major part of life and could be a scary transition knowing that your future partly depends on the education you receive, but within the first semester, you will find some life-long friends that will only make your journey more wonderful.

College will have many struggles but go in with your head held high eyes wide and ears predominately actively listening. Obstacles will come but as long as your eyes and ears are engage actively they'll be less of a burden with the amount of connectiions and help you can recieve. Be aware professors are on your side even though they might impede from your social life, don't be afraid to get to know them on a professional and friendly level. Connections won't just come from friends and internships but also professors cause they too were in your postion before so hear what they might advice for you or people they might show to you with your interest. Don't get too involved in the glitz and glamour of the social life and turn it into a bad habit. Remember a social life will be with you for enternity but accomplishing a good GPA currently will leave you with less obstacles and stress presently and in the future.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to my high school self, my main words of wisdom would be to not worry too much or get too worked up about not knowing exactly what you want to do or be after you graduate from college. Most people don't figure that out until after a few years of trying different things and experiencing all there is that college has to offer. The other piece of advice I would offer would be that while you shouldn't freak out about not knowing exactly what you want to do when you graduate, make sure you still stay on track and on top of your academics and don't let all of the new experiences and friends you'll make detract from your overall learning.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the biggest piece of advice that I would give myself is to follow what makes me happy. Senior year is a time of preparing for change. High school seniors experience a lot of "lasts" throughout the year and make many decisions that shape their futures. For me, it was difficult to stand up for what I wanted to make out of my life because it contradicted what many others wanted me to do with my future. Ultimately, I went with what others thought would make me happy, which I learned was a quick way to regret. Finding my voice, I decided to transfer to Iowa State and follow my passions, and it has been life-changing. College is difficult, but when you are in a place you love, and studying something that you are truly passionate about, it seems a bit easier. I learned from my experiences what I really wanted to become, and because of that I have found a way to make these changes positive things that make me extremely happy.

Dear Devina, You will be leaving for college very soon and looking at you now there are some things that you really need to consider before making your college decision. First of all, you need to choose the school that offers you the most financial stability. Not that college is all about the money, but the lack of funds will cause you to drop out of school a couple of times before your adult life. Also in reference to the financial aspect, those are not your parents’ loans – THEY ARE YOURS! That being said, the very first class that you need to get in to is one that teaches you about student loans and repayment. There will be several resources available online, and through your campus. Your counselors (academic, and finance) should be your best friends! They don’t take you serious when the only time they see you is when you have a problem. They are there to build a relationship with you, so you need to extend yourself and ask as many questions about your situation as you can. Your education, and the cost of it, will affect you for the rest of your life, so be responsible!

To my high school senior self, My best advice for making the transition into college is be yourself and not worry about others will think. Given my first semester at college I went in with a clean slate, not knowing anyone. Now one semester in, I have made lifelong friendships with people I may not have gotten the chance to know if I had not put myself out there. One other word of advice would be to stay on top of your studies and keep organized. I learned this one quick because college professors will give you a syllabus the first day of class with all of the due dates for the semester and they expect you to know them without reminders. Sincerely, Your freshman in college self

If allowed the opportunity to talk to my high school self, I wouldn't even begin to know where to start. I would tell myself to remain focused on my education because that's the entire reason i'm in school to start with. I would tell myself not to go out and spend all the money I made from my part time job during the school year and from my job over the summer on dumb things that I'm not going to need later, but instead to save that money for college because I didn't realize how financially challenging attending college really is.

If I could go back, I would tell my highschool self that its not neccesarily the college you choose but it the people you meet and what you individually do to make college one of the greatest experiences of your life. These 4 years will fly by faster than you can even imagine so get involved, take risks, be different and enjoy every minute of it. Don't be afraid or hold onto the past beause college is a fresh start and you won't realize how great it was until it's gone.

Dont slack off on your school work. You have made it this far keep going strong. Have fun this is going to be a new fun and exciting experience.

I would tell myself to remeber that you are here for one reason, and that is for school. You also need to make sure you are happy though, so balance your social life, and don't get more stresse than you need to be.