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Look, I know it's been hard, having to deal with "friends" who turn out to be deliberately rude for most of your life. But once you find classmates who aren't really jerks at college, don't spend every monent of free time with them. It may sound harsh, but you're going to have a tendency to latch onto friends, and that's not necessarily a good thing. Always remember why you're going to college: education, not friends. If you neglect your studies and homework to go out on a midnight run with your roommates every night, you're going to have a hard time getting A's in class. That's not to say you won't get straight A's, but being too intense about your social life is going to be something you'll struggle with unless you know how to combat it in advance. Of course you can still hang out with friends, just make sure you prioritize your studies. So don't worry about it; just keep in mind that you can have as much fun with your friends as you like once you're done with your scholarly commitments.

Don't focus on the money. If your schoool has good acedemic advising and a challenging, on-hands program, you will find a job and be able to start paying back your loans. Choosing a school because it's affordable should not be the number one reason to attend.

I would choose my college carefully. I more than likely would not let my coaches choose my classes. I know that I would definately let my mother be more involved, she tried and thought I could do everything on my own. I soon learned how much I really need her; shse wasn't far and caught me when I fell, dusted me off and gave me the push to continue.

I would first of all tell myself to start saving a lot of money for college. Furthermore, I would tell myself that I should consider double major or other opportunities. I remember when I was convinced in high school that a degree in Education was the best for me. As much as I love teaching, I wish I had someone in high school tellling me to consider other options on the side too such as speech pathologist, which I am working on now. I would also tell myself to organize my college plan and in how many years I would like to graduate, just to be more prepared.

I would tell myself to buckle down and not waste the hard earned money that my parents spent on the first part of my education. I would kick myself in the pants and make sure that I understood that college is a gift and not to throw it away.

Do your best and study hard. Apply for any school you want to regardless of how much it costs. You never know how much scholarships and grants you will get. Go for the school of your dreams.

If given the chance I'd go and tell myself that there are some things in life you cannot prepare yourself for, and college is one of those things. There is no way to prepare yourself for a complete lifestyle change, but you should always try to be adaptable to any given situation. I'd tell myself to stay openminded about other's beliefs, and work on time-management skills because unlike in high school, nobody is there to guide the way for you. I wish I could have told myself to do more community service in high school, because the rewarding feeling that it provides. The transition is rough, but knowing how to be flexible and dedicated is something that makes a successful college student.

Your convictions will be threatened. You may think it easiest just to throw them out, but hold on tightly to those principles that a loving family has established in you. You will grow exponentially during these next several years, experiencing things you've never dreamed would happen. Stay focused on seeking out your purpose through the excitements and through the mundane. There will be personal tragedies, but they will appear only as fading bruises in comparison to the moments of joy that await you. None of the disappointments you will see can overshadow the assurance of being right where you were meant to be. You will be part of an inspired, faithful community that carries each other's burdens and calls you to give all of yourself to true life. Entrust yourself to their love and use your gifts to encourage others. Be present. Engage. Oh, and forget about studying in New Zealand... but you may want to start learning Afrikaans. ;)

My college experience has helped shaped me as a person in many ways. Interaction with a variety of cultures and backgrounds has exposed me to intersting and new people. Not only have a gained a greater social understanding of the world around me, but I have benefited academically as well. I have learend much more in college than possible in high school and my studies are focused on areas that interest me and will be of use to me in the future. College has been a vital step to help secure a stable and successful future and has also added greatly to my overall knowledge. My college experience has truly helped shape me in many ways to become what I am confident is a better person. There is no other place in the world where learning can be done on so many levels. I am truly grateful to have been granted the opportunity to attend college and believe everyone should also be afforded such an experience. Learning can be done anywhere, but at a university the blend of cultures, ideas, and backgrounds make it much more rewarding and offers more ways to better oneself than inside the classroom.

Besides getting to play football for a great team, I have had the opportunity to meet so many interesting people that have given me an insight into their culture and foods. Things I would never even have know about had I not gotten to go to college. I want to become an Athletic Trainer and already I have learner so much both in the classroom and practical experience working with various sports teams.

Being the first to graduate (May 11), I have been blessed with a great opportunity. college has sharpened my communication skills and taught me a lot of things I would not have learned had i not attened college.

Currently I am enrolled at a community college. I chose to stay local because I was having a difficult time trying to decide what career path to pursue. While at the college I have the ability of rooming with a few of my classmates from high school. This has made the transition from high school to college very comfortable for me. While I have more work than in high school I find it very helpful that there is more time out of class to work on it. Because the work is more challenging I believe that it has made me work harder than I ever had to in high school. Even though I have my friends around me most of the time I am very grateful that we all respect each other's own schoolwork and the time that we have to work on it. It is also very nice to have the extra time out of class to have fun and go out to the movies or play in the gym. Surprisingly, I think that I have learned more outside of class than in the actual classroom. I have realized the importance of being a responsible and hardworking individual.

I have, personally, obtained life experience through attending college. I am able to listen to and appreciate differing viewpoints, and while I may not agree with a classmate or professor, I am able to put myself in his or her shoes to more accurately understand where he or she is coming from. I appreciate the fact that this has assisted me in my degree of business and my focus of marketing. It allows me to better interact with people on a daily basis in and out of the workplace. I feel I am, not only, further educated but I am also more advanced in my life experience outside of my academic time. College has assisted in shaping me as an active member of society, and I am truly grateful.

I am very happy about my college experience. I have gained managerial knowledge which I would have never learned on my own. I had teachers that were actually in the Hospitality field and were speaking from experience. I have grown to appreciate the Hospitality field much more, because in the beginning I was not sure what I wanted to major in. I work at the front desk of a hotel now and I can say my college experience has helped me very much. I have met some wonderful people along the way and have made good friends. I believe my college experience has made me more outspoken as a person. It has made me a better writer and a better listener. I know that I still have a long way to go but personally I love school. It has made me a better person and I will continue until I reach my goal. I am not a quitter. I have taken good notes in college which I know will help me later on when I own my own business. I am very thankful for my college experience, because so far it has been nothing but good memories.

My college experience, so far, has been stressfull yet exciting. I love college.

As a high school senior I thought I had everything figured out and did not listen to the advice my advisors and teachers offered. If I could go back and actually hear what they were telling me I could have saved myself a great deal of time and money. They discussed taking the ACT, I was absolutely sure I would not need it , so I ignored their advice--that was a mistake. While my SAT scores were high enough to gain me admission to all of my first choice schools, had I taken the ACT I would have been able to test out of certain lower level gen ed classes, such as college algebra and English 1 and 2. They also tried to tell me about scholarships and grants but I was too lazy and stubborn to write a simple essay or to fill out a scholarship form--now having thousands of dollars in school loans and having to work full time AND attend school full time, I know now that I didn't "know it all." While I would warn and advise myself of the many mistakes I made, it would have all been avoided had I just listened.

Back when I was a senior in high school I knew I wanted to go away for college. Knowing that I come from Hawaii, being born and raised there to the transition of the Mainland I did not know what to really expect. I knew that I was excited and open minded about living in Missouri, I wasn't nervous or worried about much. I did know that I was sad to leave my family, but this was not going to be a permanent thing and the experience of being away from home would be worth it. I know now that this decision to come to this college was worth it because I can see the progress of me improving myself in swimming and academically. So with that said, the only advice I have for myself would be what I told myself before I left for the first time, to enjoy the ride and life experience and take control because this is where I will guide myself to creating a triumphant path to my future.

If I could go back I would tell myself to not have any reservations. Do not worry about anyone else when deciding on a college. Do not think about your relationship with your boyfriend or friends. There are so many ways of long distance communication and your relationships will last. They will, i promise. I would tell myself, do look into as many schools as possible. Do apply or audition for as many schools as you can. Do try for the schools that you think you could never get in to; because you know what, maybe you will have that spark they are looking for. And most importantly love yourself no matter what, because if you don't love yourself, no one else will.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, my mantra would be go to school, don't wait, know what financial aid is, register at first chance and dorm life is what you make it. College is not one big party, you work for your grades and waiting a year does not help. You forget things quickly when your not in school. If you can go to school, go as soon as ou can. Don't just let your parents do your financial aid, if your 1000 miles from home and your money for your books hasn't been released from FAFSA and you need your financial aid pin, know what that means. You at least need a brief overviewing of what your financial aid covers and entails. Register for courses as soon as possible, especially freshman courses they are the fastest courses to fill. If you wait to long you may be in classes that don't pertain to your major. D

The mirror was my enemy. I sat and cried wondering why my life was not normal anymore. I immediately was overwhelmed with fear,disgust, anger, panic, and tears. My heartbeat got louder as I stared into the mirror wondering where my desired life went. Elbows braced me on the counter as tears came strolling down my face and I began to shake. How does one person go from being so content and enjoying life, to practically dumping their life upside down? Being diagnosed with a type of cancer, Hodgkin?s lymphoma stage 3, a couple months into my 2nd year in college has thrown my life upside down. Looking back as a senior, one pictures their college experience to be the "cliche normal" life. Go to class whenever, go out and party, stay up, and sleep in late. I was terrifed then to get out of my box and "live it up". I was too scared to be whoever I wanted and just enjoy life. Now being at home, going through chemotherapy, I tell myself and my friends every chance I get,"Live it up, live the life you want, because one day, it might all change."