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Marquette is a great place to go to school. I love going to school here and the community I have chosen to surround myself in. Thesense of spirit that fills the air during basketball season is amazing, and the basketball games are so much fun. Marquette is a great school to go to if you are looking for a fun, Catholic, decent sized, co-ed school. The teachers are extremely friendly and want all students to succeed. They are not out to get students, and their enthusiasm and love for teaching are apparent every day. In addition, the Catholic aspect is a great aspect that I value. Students are given the opportunity to grow in their faith in the Marquette community, and they are encouraged to practice their values and morals on a day-to-day basis. The Catholic aspect and the small class sizes sets Marquette apart from other large state schools. I know my quality of education that I am receiving is definitely worth the money that Marquette charges people to attend here.

Once I graduated high school, the surrealness that had taken over my life had transformed to fear and anxiety. I was truly terrified to make the transition into my new found life as a college student. I was afraid to be away from home and on my own in a foreign city. Thinking back on my transition and what I know now about college life, I would give myself the advice to not be afraid. Fear brings down confidence and arriving in a new place without your maximum level of confidence makes it harder to fully prosper. Since it takes time to regain your confidence after it is lost, you miss out on opportunities that end up making your life so much more fulfilled. Also without confidence, it is hard to be yourself. Throughout my transition and beginning college experiences, I was so terrified of what people would think of me that I wasn't able to display my real personality. If I hadn't been so afraid, I would have met way more amazing people and the wonder of how my life would be if I initially retained my confidence would be less agonizing.

I remember, back when I was a high school senior, my parents were very worried about how I'd make the transition to college life. They were afraid that I would not be able to take care of myself or live on my own. Admittedly, I was also a little scared. I had no idea what college life would be like, and I found that unnerving. Presently, I am now halfway into my freshman year at Marquette University. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd simply tell him and his parents not to worry. It is true that college life is different from living at home. However, I've been here half a year already, and I've been able to take care of myself. I'd assure him that he's already got what it takes, and I'd tell him to believe in himself. If you can believe in yourself, then everything will turn out okay!

Don't worry about not wanting to drink. Although there are many students who do choose to drink, there are just as many who choose not to. Also there are so many activities offered by the University that by doing them you will be too busy to drink. There are numerous sports, clubs, and volunteer organizations to join that do not involve drinking. Don't worry about peer pressure. Although some may nag you about your choice, the people that will turn out to be your true friends will not care what you choose as long as you stay true to yourself. Just remember who you are and why you have choosen not to drink, and that will help you get though any troubles that come your way.

The advice that I would give myself would be to not worry about being so far away from home and to go with my gut instinct about choosing the school that I feel is best for me. I would tell myself that college life is a lot of fun, but also a lot of work, even though some people say that it is easier then high school. I would say that it is important to take an opportunity and run with it because college seems to be the best years of your life. The transition is a little difficult at first, but it is really easy to find support if needed. Do not worry too much about getting a bad roommate, because although I have heard of some situations since I have been at school the majority of the roommates I know have worked out. It is always important to remember that when making the transtion you have to be yourself, because that is the only way that you can open up to the people around you and be given opportunity to get involved. It is important after the transition to manage your time and stay on top of things.

There is so much advice I would give myself, and any other high school senior on college. To start off, there's the selection process. When I was applying to different schools, I was extremely worried that other kids would think that the schools I was applying to weren't prestigious enough, which was the completely wrong mindset. In fact, basing a life-changing decision on the opinion of kids that you might never see again seems so ridiculous to me now. Choosing a school is all about yourself, and I was wrong in thinking of others' opinions. Now the next piece of advice would be on transitioning; realize that there will be times where you'll feel miserable. Don't expect everything to always work out perfectly. But also realize that there will be times where you're going to have a blast. These ups and downs are all part of the college experience, as well as life. Because college is so much freedom, this is where we truly see what kind of people we are, and we have the opportunity to fix anything we don't like. Last piece of advice: live it up!

I would tell myself not to be so lazy and apply for every scholarship possible!! As a senior, I didn't really take scholarships seriously. I figured that my parents would pay for my school anyway, so I wasn't worried at all. Now, I am paying for my mistakes. When going to college, most teens move away from home. I stayed in the same city for college as I live in so when my parents saw my tuition bill, there was no way they were going to pay for me to live in the dorms! Sometimes I feel as though I'm missing out on things being a commuter. Whenever there's a big event at school, I have to use tons of gas and drive all the way to campus. Or I have to wake up super early so that I don't get caught in traffic. If I lived on campus, I feel as though I'd get the complete college experience!! For my sophomore year, I am definitley taking scholarships more seriously because I MUST live on campus!!

Looking back, I see someone looking to make his mark on the world. Unfortunately, he had the wrong ideas in mind for what he wanted to do, and how he wanted to do it. Now, however, I see that these ideas and wishes he held were not far from the true possibility. I dreamed of becoming an athlete, who could one day cross the finish line at the NCAA championships. I wouldn't have to do especially well, but I would want to be competitive and be able to say that I hung in there with the best of them. Now, I know that such a feat is almost too much for someone like me. These days, I would just go back and remind myself then and there that the most important thing to me wasn't the sports, or the glory, or the stories to tell friends and family. What was most important to me then and now is just what my gifts and my wishes and desires for the world can bring society. If I simply stuck to my thoughts and ambitions, everything would have been easier. The aspirations to be something other than myself were too much.

College is such a great experience, providing you with the chance to showcase your independence and responsibility, as well as meet new people and make new friends. The classes will be challenging, but they are nothing you can't handle with a little dedication and hard work. The most challenging aspect of college life is balancing academics with social activities. It is great to be involved, but don't spread yourself too thin with activities and social events. Enjoy your free time and new friends, but don't forget why you are in college to begin with. It is perfectly acceptable to stay in for a night every once in awhile to relax or work on homework in the quiet of your room, especially if you have a big test the next day. Sleep is important, so don't lose track of the time. Just because no one is here to tell you to go to bed, practice self discipline and make sure you get a good night of sleep so you can be alert and prepared for class the next day. Lastly, enjoy yourself...college is a great experience that won't last forever!

I would tell myself that I shouldn't have been as nervous as I was. College wasn't as scary or as exciting as I made it out to be. I would have told myself not to worry about keeping in touch with old friends. Once in college, I realized which of my friends were really important to me. I keep in touch with five or six on a daily basis and a few others regularly too. I now know that those will be my life long friends. As I changed my major radically, I would've made myself think a little harder about what is was I actaully wanted to study. I'm very glad I swtiched from engineering to accounting and looking forward to my classes. I now have a plan for the future that I actually like and I think that's what my main goal for college was from the very beginning.