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The advice I would give to my high school self about college life, is to remind myself each day is a new day. There will be days where school is frustrating or stressful, but you can learn from the hardships and your mistakes. There will be good or fantastic days where you can learn something new in class,or ace that project you worked so hard on for weeks, or just meeting a new friend could brighten your day. College will show you what will benefit you for the future. The professors and people you meet, will guide you through the good days or bad days. No matter the days or events that occur, college is the best decision you have made for yourself.

The best transiton is when you are able to surround yourself with enough people you can relate to. So primary, I would advise myself to choose wisely, this school has to be a representation of who I am and further becoming. Therefore, it would have to offer me a chance to find friends that I could relate to on many different levels. Otherwise, it would be a very difficult transition when there very few people who understand you and have your same interest. I would advise myself about time management and finding ways to be productive during my free time, by advising myself about the organizations and activities on campus. If they lack my interest I would offer new ideas that interest others and hopefully have enough success to make my college experience socially worthy. Overall, I would just inform myself to surround myself with positive and motivated people, who care about my dreams and ambitions as well as their own. Understanding that college life may not be all about recieving a degree. To gain the complete college experience, I would also have to be socially involved.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to just stop and ask myself what it was that I wanted to do or what I wanted to study. I would tell myself that I should pursue the things that make me excited. If I pursue something that I am passionate about, in the end I will find a way to make a fulfilling career in my field of interest, utilizing my skills. Ultimately I would say, "Ok Mary, breathe. Everything will settle into place. There are a lot of people out there willing to give you a helping hand."

There are a great number of things that I would tell myself. One of the first things would be to do everything you can to try to get scholarships and any kind of extra money for school. Money is hard to come by and you need all you can get. I would also tell myself to try to really work hard and work on my study habits because becoming a teacher is really difficult and requires a lot of focus and patience. Another piece of advice I would give to myself is try to get a job as early as possible. You make money, which you need in college, and its very difficult to get a job in a college town if you wait too long. The final piece of advice I would give myself is to get involved. There are so many things to do and if you do not get involved with all of the awesome activities at school, the college life will be gone before you know it.

First, college life is so much better then high school! When your in high school you go to school five days a week from 730 to 230. College is a schedule that can sometimes be made to fit your own lifestyle. Like if you dont want to get up so early you can try to get later classes. Second, college life offers the oppotunity to broaden your mind and even help you figure who you are or who you want to become. And third, college is such an important step into a better future for yourself and your family. Without college the chances of good job are slim to none, and chances are you will end up waitressing for 10 years until you figure out thats not what you had planned your life to be at 29 years old! Last, college is not something you are forced to do and therefore does not feel as grinding as high school.

I would say to not worry about making friends cause it'll happen and instead focus more on school. It is harder then it looks

Never assume that you can get away with doing the same amount of work that you did in highschool at college and expect to get the same good grades. You must work harder and put more time into studying and projects to get the grades you want in college. Never be afraid to ask your professors, advisors, secretaries, and peers questions that you don't know the answers to, they're more than happy to help and it's the best way to get answers. The best way to get your assignments done is to stay on the academic side of campus all day to work , then in the evenings you'll have time to socialize and do other activities. Highschool is nothing like college in the sense that there are no real cliques, just friends. You'll find friends in people who you may not have talked to in highschool and it will be a more diverse and rewarding experince. Work hard and have fun!

Plain and simple: take a deep breath and please, do not worry so much! You should not be fearful. You will find friends that are nice, people. You will do well. You will succeed academically. At times, you will be faced with difficult decisions dealing with peer pressure, but follow your gut. You've been forced to decide wisely before so you know what's right and wrong. If you make the choices that can bring you success, college will provide you with the opportunity to better yourself. Stay true to yourself, kind to others, and eager to learn just as you have thus far in life. You will see everything fall into place, eventually. I would say good luck, but luck has nothing to do with it. You are smart. Don't doubt yourself. Stay determined. Stay focused. Keep in mind the reasons why you will be attending this university. You are blessed to be able to recieve an education. Get set, GO!

I would tell myself to never let yourself slacck off cause the work piles up quickly and it will only bring unneeded stress so just get every done has you get it will make life a whole lot easier.

I would tell myself to get involved with campus life right away. I did not get involved until the end of my freshmen year, and I regret that. I would tell myself to go to all the programs that are offered, and to have an open mind when meeting new people.

I'd tell myself to not live in a triple, apply to more colleges, make decisions based on yourself and not others, and take in the experience with an open mind.

Get as much financial aid as possible! Don't slack off senior year.

Save money, do your work, dont fuck up, dont leave tanner, take more credits, and get your ass out of bed you fool!

The advice I would give my self is to learn how to study. My high school did not really get me ready for the type of testing I would be having in college. Also, I would make sure that I met with teachers that would be teaching the field I am in, for me it really makes all the difference.

nothing really would of changed honestly. My high school prepared me completly for college that theres nothing that i would of changed :)

To work harder and to try or a scholarship harder.

Don't stress Lydia, Kutztown is a great place to be yourself and not worry about what people have to say about you. The work is challenging, but very worth it for what you want to pursue in life. Just breathe and step forth without looking back; you'll be fine.

It's alright to stress out a little but don't overdo it. You'll do just fine and your friends and fellow employees are there to help. Rely on people, don't just think you can do it all by yourself. Other than that, have fun; you'll do great!

College is a big social experiment. You are on your own and most, if not all, your friends from high school will not be there. Leave your shyness behind you and learn to live life. Do not be afraid or embarrassed to talk to others. When people ask you to hang out, do it! School work is your most important reason to be at college, but don't hide behind it as an excuse to not socialize. You got four years til the real world, have fun doing it. Many opportunities may be missed. Just speak up and be confident. You do not want any regrets. They will come back to nag at you later in life. No one wants to live life asking theirself, "what it"? Life can be complicated and can take time to figure out. Take it easy and do not worry so much. The future is later, the present is now. Worrying is only going to cause more stress with the added school work and social life. Just be happy for where you are now in life and things will work out later on.

Every person is different and you have to make the choice that is right for you. As you visit different colleges make a list of the positives and negatives at each one and how you felt that day as you toured the college. Write things about how the atmosphere felt, what the buldings looked like, how the dorms were, etc. Compare your notes at the end and go from there. Not every person is satisfied where they go in their first year. It is okay to transfer schools because you want to find a place that fits you best. You want to be at a college where you are excited to go to class and learn as well as meet new people and make life long friends. You want your college to feel like your second home. Never give up because you will find the place where you belong, it just takes time and a positive attitude.