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I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships while I do not have the amount of homework that I now have in college. I would have tried to work more to get some more money to set myself up for college life. I would also tell myself to never allow myself to start procrastinating at the beginning of my college career. I would have told myself to shoot for a 4.0 GPA because I know that I could have done it if I had worked a little bit harder at the beginning of the school year.

College is not high school. You breezed through the classes over the past few years here but now you're going to a larger school with much higher expectations. Michigan Tech is going to challenge you and you will struggle, but you're not alone. Make these experiences worth something and grow through your struggles. Don't party too much, I know it seems like fun but you're only hurting yourself, scratch that, don't change a single thing. Every experience you have at Michigan Tech will be one of the best in your life and I promise you'll come out unscathed, with a job in a great field. One you never imagined entering now.

Don't stress out about money. Life is too short, do what makes you happy. You can be an engineer! You are smart enough! Get out of your comfort zone and do things that make you uncomfortable. You are perfect just the way you are, love yourself. Don't worry about boys, the right one will come around eventually.

If I could talk to myself while I was in high school I would tell myself to be more financially responsible and save more money, work harder, apply for more scholarships, and attempt to not take out as many loans. I would also tell myself to take more risks and to not be so afraid of what might happen if I did or did not do something. Finally I would tell myself to enjoy yourself a little more, stress less and just put in the time needed to succeed.

Simply put, I would remind myself to expect the worst, but hope for the best. Though I may not continue to preform perfectly in all I do, I should keep in mind that the future I planned for myself is full of many more twists and turns than anyone could ever plan for. So be prepared for change. Accept it, and learn from it. Do what I can to embrace the little things in life, as they can easily be foreshadowed by the bustle and clash of long nights and busy schedules. But no matter what I do, never for a second should I ever give up. Everything that I have gone through, that I will go through, has made me appreciate life all the more, and helped to ensure every second was always that much sweeter.

Just dive right in. Don't forget to study and commit yourself to academic success, but otherwise, have some fun. If you don't need privacy, leave your dorm door open. Talk to the people in your hall and join some campus organization. And be yourself. This is your chance to make some friends for life, and they need to know you for who you are. But in the midst of all this fun, don't forget to call home. Even if you don't need your mom and dad's advice (and remember that you probably do on occasion), they want to hear from you. And college isn't your opportunity to run away from the past and who you were--it's your chance to learn how to change the world while being the person you were born to be. So relax. College is fun. Hit the books and work hard, but make time to socialize. Now go chase down that dream. It'll be a blast.

I would encourage myself to take a more active role on campus earlier on. I attended many major-orientated programs and jobs but only in my last few semesters did I join a sorority and become more involved in the arts. I would tell myself to buy warm boots (it snows 7 months out of the year) and be prepared for the most fun I've ever had to work for in my life. I would tell myself that the people I meet at Michigan Tech will change my life and to valuable those people that take my world by storm. I would tell myself to lighten up (I was a very serious high school senior) and enjoy the time that is about to come. Study hard, spend long nights in the library and at your desk, but also take the time to enjoy the ten foot snow statues and the many different colors that grace the trees in the short fall.

I would tell myself to be prepared for change. In college, everything is different, and quite often you may feel that your entire world has been turned upside down. You can't really know what you'll encounter, bu be sure to make the most out of your time and try to prepare as best you can.

I actually think I did everything right. I didn't go straight to college, I took 2 years off, which I think made me value my college education more and made me more motivated.

Unfortunately, I never made it to be a high school senior. I graduated early because I felt high school was too overwhleming for someone who knew nothing about what college was, where they wanted to go, what they wanted to do, let alone, how they were going to pay for it. So, I tested out early and went straight to a community college. I do wish I could go back and do my entire high school years over. I wish I would have payed attention and respected the classroom. I would have told myself to absorb whatever knowledge I could there because it actually does help in college. I would have told myself to visit the college/career center more often, ask more questions without being afraid, and take school seriously. I would have told myself to exercise my full potential so I won't feel cheated by my own self. I learned all of these things in community college, but if I would have learned them sooner, I would have probably gone to a prestigious 4-year institution. However, I will always love community college for what it taught me and for making me the person I am today.

Dear Gina, You are going to meet some fabulous people that are going to change your life: trust them, love them, and never let them get away. Time at Tech will fly and some people have a head start, so cut the crap and just be friends already. You are going to get a lot of “optional reading;” read it all. You are going to get a lot of “optional problems” for chemistry and calc; do them all. Change majors before the end of your first year. If the chance comes to go on a road trip; do not turn it down; it is going to be a thousand times more fun than ANYTHING you are going to do instead. Apply for a job around town even if you do not think you are going to have time; you will find a way to get everything done, you always do. When you do not think you can get a job doing research for a professor, ha, yeah, you will, just try, it is what the professors are there for. Best advise for last: keep your head up and smile, not just at yourself, but everyone else.

I would advise myself over two areas of education, which are study techniques and the necessary time required toward studying to achieve optimum grades. During high school, I did not have to study for an exams and I still managed a 3.2 GPA when I graduated. Although high school was easy, I regret not developing proper study skills necessary to be a successful student in college. Instead I was forced to develop these skills while in college, which made the coursework much more difficult to grasp and resulted in me crashing and burning my first few years at a university. While I developed adequate study skills, I also learned how much time I should dedicate to review the material covered on the exam.

Most of my high school years were spent trying to decide 'what I wanted to be when I grew up'. Choosing a university was a major part of this decision...and, after many hours of strenous decision-making, I chose MIchigan Tech. I chose MTU specifically because of its small size and outstanding reputation. Now, after being here 2.5 years I can honestly say that that one of the most valuable assets I will take away from my experience is that of meeting and working with people. By going 8 hours away from home and living in a dorm I was forced out of my 'comfort zone' and into the 'unknown'. I have gained so much experience here at Tech just by going to class, doing group projects, talking and meeting with professors, living in the dorms, etc. College prepares us for our careers and in our careers we must communicate daily with coworkers, employers, and many more people. After attending MTU I feel well prepared to enter my career pathway confidently. I also want to emphasize the important of the education I received; I learned more than I thought possible and my critical thinking has expanded exponentially.

Go to the lab in UMN. Learn more from there.

College for me has been an exhilarating experience. I was always that kid going through school that wanted to strive for the best grade possible, and was hoping to get the most out of my schooling experience. Report card day was always a scary day, for the fear of receiving lower than an A. Luckily for me I was hard driven and always had that A appear, and college has allowed me to continue that tradition. College for me also lets me strive and achieve my life goal. Marine biology has been my dream job since the age of 13 and to now be working my way towards my goal is amazing. College has opened so many doors for me, offers me that ability to challenge myself, and teaches me the tools I’ll need to survive in the future. Not only is college about my future career, it is also about gaining relationships with people who will be there for me years down the road. Through college I have gained trusted friends, and secured relationships with people who really do want to see me succeed. College has been amazing and I feel it will keep on getting better.

My college experience let me live on my own and under my own boundaries, but it also made me realize how much harder I'd have to work to support myself. I was mainly a homebody, but now I want to experience as much as I can, wherever I can. I don't fear being by myself anymore, instead I take it as a new experience for my own independence and I love everything about it.

The biggest thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is knowledge. Michigan Tech isn't known for its social scene but that information learned here can change your life which is why this has been a amazing part of my life.

I have learned a lot more about the topics I am interested in than in high school. I have learned things that actually interest me, and that I know will help me be a better person in the future. Aside from school, I have learned to be a better person overall. I have learned the importance of time management so I can get things on time and not feel stressed about it. I have also learned that having a number of good friends around is important because they help you when you are struggling and are always around for you to hang out with. It is valuable to attend because it is the building blocks of my future. I learn things that if I didn't go to college I don't think I would ever learn, or it would be a lot harder to teach myself. One of the biggest lessons I've had to learn is how to manage money. It is important to know, because without money, my education would not be possible.

One thing I've gotten out of my college experience so far is a sense of independence. I've learned to live on my own, pay my own bills, cook my own food, and make my own schedule. This is really valuable to me, it makes me confident that when I have a job and have to take care of myself for the rest of my life that I will be okay. I've also met some amazing people, who i think will be my friends for the rest of my life. I've also had tons of fun! There is so much cool stuff to do and awesome opportunities! It's been some of the most fun times of my life.

In the semester I have been at Michigan Tech, I have learned more information that will help me in my career than I did in all 4 years in high school. The classes are all challenging and stimulating and I feel like my experiences here will lead to a successful future in a computer science career.