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I would tell my self to get ready for the commitment of playing a varsity sport in college, it was a struggle to get into the swing of things and juggle academics and sports. It will get easier and do not give up on your dreams.

If I had the opportunity to give myself advice in 1999, I would enccourage myself to take school more seriously and to take specific classes. I would tell myself the following: "Stephany, you've got the right idea about joining the military in order to pay for school, but sign up for classes right away. Your senior year, it's important for you to take as many college prep classes as possible. Don't go to the career center for dental assisting because you're not going to stick with it. Take more biology classes, english composition classes, and computer technology classes. When you take these classes read the book! Reading your textbooks will help you to understand the information so that you can receive the grades that you deserve. Don't just wait for the school year to be over and hope that you graduate. Prepare for your future! If you do all this, you will be able to be home with your children at night helping them with their school work instead of being in class."

If I could go back in time and talk to my senior self I would have a few things to say. One thing that I would definitely say is to study harder. I always thought "its my senior year, I will just slip on by and not study," but because of that some of my grades slipped from where I wanted them to be. Another thing is to make the most out of the friendships you have. I went through my senior year thinking that I will always have these friends by my side. Well, going into college I found out that wasnt true. No one stayed in touch after we all graduated. I shouldnt have taking the relationships for granted like I did. If only, I could talk to my senior self, things would be different.

There are many things I have learned during my college experience thus far. The most important piece of advice I would give anyone going to college is to talk to your counselor about what classes to take. Make sure you are taking courses you need, and not just random classes. It took me four years to get an Associate of Science and an Associate of the Arts because my first two years I decided to take classes that weren’t applicable to my associate’s degree. I took a lot of Psychology classes (my major at the time) that are not unfortunately usable now that I have changed my major to Sociology. Other advice I would give is to be active in the community and on campus, and most importantly: HAVE FUN. Enjoy your college experience!

If I could go back in time, I would take the scholarship search a lot more serious. In high school, I didn't really apply to many scholarships. My first year of college was okay financially. I didn't owe the school any money after my financial aid. This year, I wished I would have applied for scholarships because I owed my school so much money. If I could go back in time, I would take studying more serious. I would focus more on my studies instead of spending so much time with my friends.

I would tell myself not to worry so much. That going to a smaller college is actually going to help me. I'll feel more comfortable and I'll have the best GPA I've ever had. I would say that going into college not knowing what I want to do is okay because I'll know by second semester that I want to be a teacher.

Although grades are extremely important in high school, being social is another factor to success. If I could go back in time and tell myself anything it would be to get involved in a sport. I have played sports in the past but I decided not to play in high school. I didn’t realize how much I would miss out on if I did not play a sport. Along with making friends, it gives you an advantage to other opportunities such as volunteering. Sports push you to do your best. Coaches push their team to be the best they can be and I wish I had someone doing that for me in high school. Teammates will push you do to your best too in order for the team as a whole to be successful. Attending Lourdes University, where sports are everything, makes me realize how much I missed out on. I am currently considering playing a sport for Lourdes University in order to be more social in my school and community. Being able to play a sport gives people confidence in themselves. When you finally succeed at something you’ve been working on, it gives you a good feeling.

You should go to a community college to save money and to decide on a major. Always rent books and never buy them full price. You should never procrastinate you're school work. Always ask questions because there are people paid there to help you. Aways try to make friends because it will help you get through the worst of classes. Always try to schedule all your classes in two days instead of four so you can save on gas. And don't worry, you've never failed and you will always make it through the semester because it will be over soon enough.

really try harder to abtain college education and stay away from negative influences

visit colleges that offer the classes you are interested in do not settle for any school and get upset if things do not work out.

My parents never went to college. So I was never taught the true importance and vaule that college has on your life. I had always wanted to go, but never got around to it. Thinking about going to college is one thing, but to get up and do it is a whole different story. Many obsticales such as time, money, support, are all key factors when taking this big step. I feel like if I would have been pushed more to go to college right out of high school I would had more of a chance to have college paid for through scholorships and grants. "Find a career you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life". College may be a struggle in terms of money and time, but after all is said and done, your a happier, better off person. After the struggle of climbing up the mountin, its really a breeze. Instead of seeing college as just something that takes all your money, I wish people would have told me all the wonderful things that college could bring to someones life.

I would tell myself to get more involved, make more friends, and reach out to everything that my school had to offer. The friends you have in high school aren't always going there with you. I would also tell myself to focus more on grades and find more free money. College is expensive and nobody wants to graduate with thousands of dollars in student loans. File the FASFA early so that there is more "free" money available.

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Don't give up and pay attention because everything you do now will matter later.

I have learned that college is to be taken seriously. My first year, second semester, I really screwed up. I wasn't taking it seriously and my grades have shown, and for that I regrett it. It has been valuable to me to attend because I have figured out what I wan to do with my life. I want to become a psychologist. Hopefully next year I will beable to transfer to a four year college, then go onto persue graduate school. College is important because it deturminds your future. Today if one does not got to college there is a less chance to improve in job oppertunities. By going to college it prepares me for living in the "real world" and allows me an oopertunity to persue my dreams. I relieze that the career I choose should be something I love doing, I would rather work at a job I love doing than be stuck at one I hate.

The college experience has aided me in several ways. My classes in school have made me a stronger person. I walk tall with a very strong sense of confidence in my abilities to perform in modern society. The class with the biggest influence on me has been our mandatory basic public speaking class. I am a volunteer firefighter and frequently find myself working with the public in many forms. The class has made me a very strong public speaker when it comes time for my department to do fire prevention demonstrations and presentations. My college also offered me several classes related to fire science. As you can imagine these classes not only expand my knowledge but also provide me with vital information to keep me safe. My college experience has been just as rewarding academically as it has been in providing me with even more life saving skills. I look forward to continuing my education and exploring new opportunities.

I have received a mind-opening, well roundeds education where divergent views are openly accepted and debated. This has made my time here to be worth more than the money spent.

So far from attending Lourdes College i have already made life long friends as well as many professors i can confide in. I honestly love going to Lourdes and will be very proud to recieve my Nursing degree from there.

My college experience has been fun, challenging, exciting, and something I wouldn't trade for the world. I've made friends with my classmates, I'm able to talk to the staff about any inquiry I have, and the advantage of it being a small school is the class sizes are smaller so the students get more individualized attention which helps a great deal. All college coursework can be challenging but it's all worth it in the end when the degree is received, knowing you've done your best to earn it. I enjoy my school experience because of the people I've met and the new things I've learned along the way and know that I can take this experience with me for the rest of my life.

More than just learning content knowledge, Lourdes has helped to instill additional values including service to the community. I have met some great uplifting friends here and professors that I will stay in contact with well into my teaching career. The knowledge and experience that I have gained here has been very valuable. I learn countless useful techniques from experienced teachers and helpful feedback and assessments. I have greatly enjoyed my time here, and though I am excited to graduate, I will miss it here!