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While living at home, I wanted nothing more than to get as far away as possible for college. I have always been a very independent person and the thought of branching out on my own was more exciting to me than it was intimidating. Therefore, when I was accepted to Lee University, the fact that it is located 12 hours away from my home in Delaware did not bother me at all. However, after spending a semester away from home I honestly wish that I had chosen a college a bit closer to my hometown. If I had to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would most likely tell myself that Lee University is a wonderful school and that I made the right decision in attending there; however, I would tell myself to prepare for the hardship of being away from home for the first time. I do not regret my college decision, I have had an amazing year so far and greatly anticipate the years to come; yet, part of me remains in my small hometown and that will never change.

Though you should have already learned by now, procrastination on research papers can kill you. Learn to go to sleep at a decent hour and you might be able to stay awake in your College Algebra class. Making friends is not as easy as you once thought it was and the friends you will have will be the ones you did not expect. Speaking of friends, DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE SPRING SEMESTER TO MAKE THEM. Those are the ones who will not come back. Spend as much time with them as you can. To save money, don't live on fast food. And don't eat in the PCSU so much. Save your money. I repeat, save your money. And last but not least, thank God for your job. It will keep you sane.

I would tell my senior year self that "Hey, you don't want to be a journalism major BUT, a public relations major." I also would tell myself to look harder for outside scholarships and to not worry about the future so much because no matter what it all turns out pretty good in the end.

Rule #1. Make time to study! having fun will always be there, but grades come first. It's important to keep the goal of going to college, getting a degree, in mind. Don't let your social life get so big that you forget why you're there in the first place. Grades have to be high because a lot of people are depending on you to be successful. Rule #2: Don't lose sight of Jesus. Lee doesn't mean you'll maintain your relationship with God. You have to pray, read, and seek him out. He's leading you through college so it's important to maintain a close relationship with him so you'll know what he wants from you. If you stay in tune with Him and His Voice, it'll make this transition a lot easier. rule #3: Money will be tight, but it's gonna be ok. If youre a college kid, youre not expected to have money. Its ok to depend on family right now. God will provide all your needs, according to His Riches.... so calm down. Trust God, stay focued, make memories, change the world.

Get involved in college! At first it will seem like youre a small fish in a big pond, but the easiest way to meet friends is to find extra-curricular activities that are right for you. Try new things, find outlets that make you happy, and utilize the clubs and activities to find a circle of friends that you mesh with. Education is certainly important and you should be careful to always make it a high prioirity; but college is supposed to be the best time of your life and if you allow classes and academics to consume you, you are missing out on the whole experience. Additionally, try to discover what you want your career to be early on and get involved in clubs, organizations, and internships that are affiliated with your career. This will not only help you discover if you really like that career, but also provide you valuable experiences for your resume and applications.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior it would be a very in depth conversation about applying myself more into studies. I would tell myself that in order to make it in this hard world, your mind has to be full of knowledge with alot of self-motivation to get through hard times. As I've gone through some college now and seen how it works with the real world, I would give myself one piece of advice. That would be to "Work your mind now, so you don't have to work your back later". Commit yourself to the harder things now so your back won't be shot by the time your in your 50's. This advice, I would tell everyone in my senior class, because now seeing some of the popular people then and seeing them now. Its really a sad story to see and hear what they have done with there life. One last advice to myself would be to " Not to worry about being popular, because its only shortlived to your senior year". So to myself, make it count in your classes so the transition to college is ease.

I would tell myself I was worth more than a highschool dropout and a kid living in trailer park. I would tell myself that life does not get easier, but it does get better. I just have to work for it and keep fighting. Even when it hurts. Even when they said I would never make it. Take it one day at a time, because it makes the path easier to follow. Most of all, to have faith and determination. Life can be beautiful.

I would suggest going random with a roommate, learning to live with someone you do not know is an amazing experience that is life changing. If you are capable take a heavy load your fist semester, it makes it easier on you the rest of the time there. As cliche as it may be GET INVOLVED. Whatever it may be clubs or sports give as many as you can a try you will meet so many intersting people. If you think you are going to have a hard time studying or going to class take classes with your friends..it is easier when you are held accountable. Be sure to check out your professors on www.myprofessor.com and when you are finished with the class put your rating on there also. Make sure you know how to keep a budget. it is vital. Lastly have some fun it's totally worth and this is the only time in your life when you can enjoy it.

I would tell myself to be ready for a heavier workload and not expect it to be as easy as high school. I would work on time management and implementing that with my schedule in high school. I would tell myself that I am going to have to be more responsible and have more self-discipline. Study time has to be longer, and developing a relationship with your professor is a way to show them that you are trying to do well in their class. There is more freedom in college, and there are many extracurricular activities to get involved with but you have to balance those in order to be successful in college.

College is all about making choices and they do not end when you declare a major. Don't get stressed out about one class and let it ruin your semester. One class does not define whether you are a success or a failure . The key is to always do better the next timse. Always try to make friends in every class. Remember college professors love group projects, and it can be less stressful to work with people you already know. Always balance friends and academics. Too much fun leads to poor grades, but not enough fun leads to feeling lonely. Schedule a little time for friends each week and plan events on weeks you do not have major tests. Apply for every scholarship you are eligible for and do not get discouraged if you do not win as many as you would like. Get a job and work as many hours as possible as many semesters as possible. be a smart consumer and do not assume that the campus bookstore has the best prices avaiable.