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Make sure you carry a map and learn where all of the buildings are. Be sure you have a bike to get to class quickly. Don't take too many classes each semester and try to do well in all of your courses regardless of how uninteresting you find the material to be. Join a sorority your freshman year. It'll be a bunch of friends that you can rely on in class and for going to to have fun.

If I were to give advice to an 18 year old me...I would let him know that a college education is absolutley neccessary in the world he will eventually live in. That with the strides and advances that have been made in technology, he would be a fool not to pursue an education in that field. I would tell him to take a few months off after high school and see some of the world, a trip to Europe maybe, and then right back to school. I would tell him to take things much more seriously in High school, to study harder. I would tell him that once he starts paying to go to school, its a whole new ball game and he had better be ready to get his money's worth. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work, studying while your friends are out having fun, missing the party on friday night, etc. But the rewards and benefits of having a college education are far more valuable then the cost of the tuition. Nothing is more important than preparing for your future, because you only get one.

The transition from high school to college is not as intimidating as it is made out to be. Making friends is as easy as leaving your dorm room door open and seeing who stops in to say hello. But, as much fun as making friends and hanging out can be, don’t forget that the reason you’re there is to obtain an education. Don’t let yourself fall behind in your classes, just keep up with the assigned reading and homework, pay attention in class, and participate every once in a while, and you’ll do fine. If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet, just take university-required courses and make sure to keep your GPA up. Your college experience will be some of the best years of your life, so try not to let it slip by too fast.

The most important advice being major in what you love not what will make you the most money after graduation. I feel that this is the most important advice that I could give because it took me awhile to learn this lesson myself. I went to Michigan State University intending on majoring in Management because I needed to be able to pay off my loans after graduation. About half way through my freshman year I realized that I didn't like what I chose to get my major in. Therefore, I switched my major to Hospitality Business. Being a Hospitality major I knew that I wouldn't make as much money starting out after graduation, but its an industry that I love and have a real passion for. The second most important piece of advice is to make decisions with your heart and head. It's extremely important to be practical and logical when making decisions about what college to attend and what internships/jobs are right for you? However, it's also important to chose what's right for you. Don't let others strongly influence the important decisions in life.

There are many things that would have been helpful to know as a senior. The first would be to not wish away highschool and enjoy the time I had there. I didn't realize how much I would miss my friends and family back home. The second would be to learn how to study. The transition from highschool to college was a big change especially with the amount of studying that needed to be done. I was not as prepared as I should have been. I didn't realize how studying is done in college compared to highschool and this would have been helpful to know. The next advice I would give to myself is that first semester is the hardest, and it is for every freshmen. Stick with it and second semester will be much better. I would also tell myself that friends will be hard to make at first, but in the end you will end up have many of them. The final advice I would give to myself, is to stick with the first major you chose. I changed my major many times, and in the end I went back to where I started.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to keep working hard first of all. I would tell myself to stay focused on school and not just have fun my senior year in order to be more prepared for college. I struggled with remembering the things I had learned earlier in my high school career, that were important for college, so I would make sure to tell myself to review past notes in high school. More advice I would give myself is to not be afraid to get involved with different groups that I may not have been that interested in in high school. I would tell myself to be more outgoing and try to make more friends, not just stay in my comfort zone but expand my horizon and meet new people.

If my 18 year old self were standing in front of me, I would say: you need to be more open to people and not be so secluded. Understand that you now have entire responbility in crafting your identity and you should revel in that, not shrink back and fear it. You need to take charge of situations and step forward when opportunities present themselves. Don't continuing being the shy, scared person you were in high school. This is your chance to rise above those labels. Don't be concerned with what other people think or worry about impressing anyone. This is your life, you are living it, you make all the decisions yourself. Don't be a slave to what the people around you expect or define you as. Be yourself. Love yourself. And love the people around you. Accept that you are loved. Have fun. Be wild, but don't do anything stupid that you'll regret. Think through your decisions, but take risks and remember that ultimately God has his hand in everything. Stand up for your beliefs, but don't judge others. Submit to authority and don't complain. Love, live, and have faith.

"You don't have to know what you want to be when you grow up." These are the words I would share with my high school self. High school seniors are bombarded with decisions to make and questions to answer. I vividly recall struggling to answer them, as though my very life hung upon the response: "Where are you going to go to school?" "What are you going to study?" "What are you going to be when you grow up?" The echo of the footfalls of those who walked before us bear testament to the fact that few of us traverse a straight line in the journey of life, however well planned we might think our trip. So relax. You won't have all the answers. No one does, and you don't need to. While decisions have to be made, remember that the road will wind as it stretches out before you. Take that road one step at a time, and recognize that you don't have to know what you want to be when you grow up.

I would tell myself to quit procrasting and submit my college applications.

I wish I had known how big campus was. It was strange going from a small high school to such a large campus, and at first it was extremely overwhelming because I was not expecting it. With time, things got a lot easier and I have come to love my campus, but at first it was a huge adjustment. I wish I had some warning to that.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would advise to be more outgoing. College is a very hard transition to make, and I could not imagine how hard it would be doing it alone. Therefore if you have a shy or more reserved personality, I would recommend to break out of your shell a little. I wasn't the only one that felt alone and nervous at first, a lot of other freshmen felt the same way. By reaching out to people and trying to make friends, it makes the transition to college a lot easier. It is nice to have people to eat with, to study with, and to just hang around with. The people here at Michigan Stae are really nice individuals, so it is easy to make new friends. Knowing what I know now, I would have been a little more outgoing.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to stress so much about leaving old friends behind. I know now that they will still be there when I go back and it is more important to focus on making new friendships with people at college. Otherwise, you miss out on all of the new people you can meet as well as all of the great connections you can make. I would also tell myself that everything I had done up to that point had fully prepared me to take on college and that I should not be worried for what was to come. Academically and socially, I would be just fine. Also, I would make sure to remind myself to have some fun.

I would tell myself to take my high school career more seriously. Study more and ask for help whenever possible. I was embarrassed to ask for help and because of this I know that I did not do as well as I could have. Never be afraid to ask for help. There are people there to help you and want to help you and you must take advantage of that in order to do well in the future.

Going into Michigan State I was not sure exactly what to expect, but after my first semester I realized that it college is more than just school it is a way of life for anybody that expects to succeed. So far in college I have gained proper knowledge and life skills needed for me to succeed on my own as well as an education. It is valuable to attend college because the skills that are available and that you will come out with. College is a life changing experience, an experience that everybody should take a part in, it is an experience that typically produces more productive and efficient community members, it is an experience that is worth all the money that people usually spend. College is more than the next level of schooling it is what is required in order to succeed. College is a must and that is why it is so valuable to attend.

I am the first in my family to attend a University. As much an honor its to accomplish, it is a heavy burden. The future of my entire rests on my shoulders and the weight of that alone is heavier on my body then any grueling day out in the fields. All our lives that’s all we knew, waking at dawn, work in the dirt, mud, and heat of the afternoon sun hard labor was our education. Entering into a University I was exposed to vast amounts of information that I desperately wish I could share with my family. Yet I can’t, I’m too far and cannot go back, no matter how much help they may need. Coming to this University has given me the tools to pull my entire family line out of the fields. To lead the younger ones, like my brother to an education by being the lead example. Attending my University has given me experience and knowledge to lead a better life when I’m done with my major. But most importantly just attending has handed me the tools to pull the rescue line and bring my family out of the dirt.

When I came to Michigan State, I had big dreams of making a difference in the world, but I had no clue how I was going to do that. Michigan State helped me discover my passion. As a freshman I was given the opportunity to get involved in research, working directly with a faculty member. The study I participated in examined the effects of domestic violence on mothers and their children. Through working with the kids, I realized that I wanted to be an advocate for the rights of women and children. Whether I go on to practice clinical psychology or attend law school, I want to help these disadvantaged people live the lives they deserve. Without the opportunities presented to me through the Honors College at Michigan State, I would still be lost and unfocused. Now, I have specific life goals that I cannot wait to make reality, along with a social support system of friends and faculty that also want to see me succeed. My college experience has so far been invaluable, and I cannot wait to see what else is in store for me there.

My college experiance has helped me grow into a valuable member of society. Before college I had never really done anything on or for myself. Because of college I moved out of my parents home and worked in order to support myself. I'm hoping to return and continue to improve myself and keep growing. Independence is an important part of my life, and college was a great stepping stone to achieve it. I'm going back to college to give myself more freedom, and the ability to conquer the workforce and make myself happy.

As a Junior at Michigan State Univeristy, I can not believe I only have a year and a half left! The time has absolutely flown by and I wish I could make the next year and a half slow down. These past two and a half years have been phenomenal. I have learned so much not only through the courses for my major but also from other university classses as well as the people I have met on campus. The people at Michigan State have absolutely changed my life for the better. I have made life long friends, had once in a life time experiences, been able to travel the world through study abroad, take part in an amazing internship, and be a leader in my on and off campus community. Michigan State is in a league of its own and I am proud to attend this fabulous University. Go Green! Go White!

Attending Michigan State University has allowed be to gain more knowledge and wisdom about the world. I am able to meet new and exciting people that have different religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. I have matured greatly throughout the years because of Michigan State. The teachers are very intelligent and knowledgeable in their specific fields and they have greatly helped me understand the course and the material. Through the University's labs, study rooms, and other electronic devices I am able to develop my mind and be more resourceful. Michigan State is an excellent university to attend, and I feel that any student who decides to go there will be greatly rewarded in the end.

A community is exactly what Michigan State University is; it is a place where instead of hearing about students helping, you actually expercience everyday firsthand. After completling my third semester at MSU, I can say I have created a whole new social life while retaining the old, and learning how to balance work. With the pressure of time constantly running in our lifes, the professors here have helped steer me toward the major of psychology and working to get into graduate school for Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I have had two professors that have made large impacts on my life. As both have said, now is the time to see the world, you might not get another chance. so thats what I have decided to do. With their inspiring words and encouragement I have made the decision to study abroad next year in Canterbury, UK. With the inspiration of my professors, I have become more confident working to find opportunities outside of school that will better my career and future. I have changed for the good since highschool and I can't say I did it myself; I had my new family (Michigan State) behind me.