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I would tell myself to be overly prepared for whatever obstacles life may bring. I would also make sure to tell myself that I should not worry about every little thing and that I should try my best in everything I do. College is not as stressful as I planned it out to be. I will let myself know that as long as you stay on top of everything that there is nothing to worry about. College is a new experience. Its a chance to start over and recreate yourself. College is not just for learning at the moment but it is use for learning and teaching others after you graduate and share the experience with others. Most of all I would let myself know that it is fine to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.

During the year keep your mind on getting into Harvard after undergrad. Do not give up. There will be long hours of applying for scholarships, but it will pay off. You should visit all of the schools that accept you and determine which one fits you the best. The financial aid package each college gives you needs to be scrutinized over and over again. Loans are not good at all so try and eliminate as much money as you can with scholarships. When you finally decide to go away don't forget your friends back at home because they will be a good source for comfort when you are feeling lonely or just need people to talk to that know you better. You will be nervous the first time attending your classes, but the only difference is the advanced work involved. Living on the third floor of a dorm can be fun because for the haunted house your floor is the scariest. The clubs you get involved as a first year get you noticed by others for the future. The key is to study multiple hours for each course. You will be on the road to success.

If I was in high school, and knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to always work hard to get what I wanted. I would study harder than what was asked of myself and to persevere. I don't think we realize in high school how important the studying was, until we are in college and then realize why the teachers asked so much of us. I would tell myself that entering college and moving away from home would be a little stressful at first, but to get involved with activities, meet new friends and have fun.

I would tell myself to be prepared to ask many questions. Be alert and always complete homework on time and thouroughly. Ask for writing tips and attend study tables. Be aware of all the fine print in the syllabus.

One thing I would tell myself as a senior would be to be confident. When it came to school and sports I wasn't always the most confident person out there. But knowing what I know now you have to be confident in order to be as successful as you can be. And when you are confident in yourself you feel a lot better about yourself and take pride in everything that you do. I would also tell myself to make sure to get involved in as many clubs and activities as possible. You only go to college once and you want to meet as many people as you can. Getting to know different people from different backgrounds is so interesting and fun, but you also get to meet some great people.

Never look back and always look to the future. You have the tools to be something great in life. Just make sure you, stay the course work hard, and always remember where you came from.

My advice to myself would be stop procrastinating. Procrastinating and skimming through a chapter right before class won't work anymore. You have to actually study and stop playing video games. Also, relying on your friends to help you out needs to stop as well. In college you have to be a big boy and learn to man up and admit when you don't understand something. Go to the professor, the learning center, or get a tutor. Don't sit there and beat yourself up and keep your self from being the best you can be. College isn't high school.

Miranda, don't be soo scared. Don't be scared about leaving all of your friends and family and everything you've ever known. You are going to meet people who will change your life in ways you won't believe. You are going to befriend people who you will be friends with for the rest of your life. The things you learn will be greater than facts from a textbook. This might not be your first choice but you will soon find out that this was the right choice and you won't understand how it couldn't have been your first choice. Don't worry about not knowing what you want to do, your professors will help you figure that out along the way. The community there will be a family that you will never forget. So stop being soo scared and get ready to enjoy the best years of your life.

I would tell myself to take every class seriously, and to take making friends and keeping friends even more seriously. Starting college is a scary process, but with friends who are going through to same thing, it makes it so much easier. I would also tell myself to talk to older students and to get advice from them. It's definitely a different world, but it's also a very fun world and a chance to make new friends and to make a new start. You can be anyone you want to be, and your past doesn't have to follow you unless you want it to. After all of this, I would tell myself that the most important thing to do is to have fun. College may only end up being the four years ahead of you, so make the most of out it and the best memories will be made while you're having fun, with the new friends that you have made.

I would tell myself to roll with the punches. College is about learning who you are and what you want to do because more than likely if you think you already know what you want to do for sure, you are COMPLETLEY wrong. Yes going to classes and your grades are important but while in college you will learn so many life lessons that have nothing to do with your academics, which are just as important. I would also tell myself that nothing is impossible, that if the opportunity is present then you should snatch it up quickly. There may also be some road blocks but there is not only one way to get where you want to be, just find a detour that works and take it. College is an amazing experience, embrace it.

As a high school senior, I was completely unsure of what my future held career-wise. I came into college with as an "Undecided" major. As I look back, I wish that I had explored my interests more. I have always been interested in health-related topics and medicine. If I would have realized in high school that I wanted to pursue a health career, I would have made my freshman year of college much less stressful because I took a plethera of classes trying to figure out my major. I would tell my high school senior self to job shadow medical professionals and take more health-related classes.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is not as easy as high school. Be prepared to work much harder than you did in high school. There will be a lot less drama than high school, but that doesn't mean the stress of fitting in will go away. College is a chance to explore who you really are, so don't let anyone take that experience away from you. Get to know people, get to know you. Live life to the fullest and do not be shy. People who are your true friends will love and accept you for who you really are. College will be an experience of a life time, so enjoy it, but not to much. Stay focused on your dreams and one day you will get there.

I would relax and not be so worried about the transition. Manchester made it a breeze to enter into college life. Everyone is so accepting and fun, just be yourself!

I have gotten friendship and caring professors out of the college experience so far. Along with being accepted for who I am and not being forced to change who I am.

College has really taught me more about myself than anything. I have discovered a passion for both social and political activism. With this I have also discovered self-confidence which has allowed me to voice my opinions and to stand up for what I believe is right. As I type this I am taking part in a two day hunger strike which ends tonight (11/30/2010) at midnight. About a dozen students on my campus as while as many more at different colleges in Indiana are taking part in this to put pressure on the Senate to pass the Dream Act. I am a minority myself and although I am not Hispanic I really believe that everyone should be given the chance to succeed. Besides my new found passion I have made friends from all over the world because my school has a lot of international students. I love being able to learn about different cultures. College has really helped me discover my full potential and has helped me decide what kind of person I want to be currently and in the future.

Manchester College offers not just a degree, but a life changing experience. It helps build friendships that will last a lifetime and a discoverance of your true self. With the small campus, close-knit faculty and student family, and small community, Manchester College is a choice that will exceed any expectations. For however many years one attends the prestigous university, they will make memories that will last forever. I have not only gained a better education from Manchester, but have realized what I want in life and how to make that happen efficiently and effectively. I have developed relationships with students and faculty that I can count on even in the most personal of situations that I may face. Similar to the school's motto, "I have found my place."

College has been for me a great experience. It has open my eyes to another view of my future. During my two years pursuing an associate degree, i have learned the basics of everything in life and i can say that i have an idea in about everything. College has also helped me take more seriously my education and it has helped me become more responsible of myself. I became more aware of my responsibilities as a student and i became to understand that the need of being successful in the future depends on my hard work only. With all the knowledge that i've acquired while attending college, now more than ever, i would love to pursue a higher degree because i know that it will get me to the level of suuccess that i would like to and that i will reach.

College is about the education gained and the experiences along the way. While most college students are not in sports I feel like being in sports open a plethora of opportunities to the student-athlete. Sports are a way of meeting and forming close family bonds with teammates from the school. Sports also allow athletes to meet people from other schools, expanding ones friend networking capabilities. Sports also allow for opportunities such as starting a winning dynasty or competing in a championship event which most students will never be abel to experience. I have formed close friendships with people from Manchester and as well as from other schools throughout competition. Sports also teach you determination and hard-work which are valuable assets to have when starting a career.

I began school majoring in Accounting Technology. During my time in school I have learned more about myself and what I want. I have decided that when I graduate in May I would like to continue into a Human Resources career. I have become more independent and learned to manage my time better. I have really enjoyed my time a student. I enjoy attending my classes and receiving good grades on assignments. It really proves to me that I can do whatever I set my mind to. I am going to continue next fall with my Associates Degree in Human Resources and I am thrilled.

As a first year student in college I have gained already so much knowledge. What I gained is not just book knowledge but knowledge about life and succeeding. I learned right off the bat that you can not be shy at college. One must be outgoing and ready to work with peers and just have fun. College introduces so many different ways of studying and preparing for tests in the most unique and fun ways. Also you learn so much about your peers in your dorms. Dorm life is a very unique experience and is loaded with lots of fun. I have learned so much from all the ones around me and we have so much fun. Already I feel like the money set forth towards my tutition is already used and used in a great way.