Cyril
Become strong. Don't fear what you will be or not be, and especially what others think of you. Concern yourself with what you are doing now, and do it well. If you do not learn what you need to know now, the futrue will be hard for you. You are young. Use the strength of your youth to learn wisdom and discipline. Be a strong sailor, and don't quit. Don't quit when things get hard, and again, don't fear. Fear is useless, so don't use it. You are stronger than you think. Women are beautiful, but beauty will never satisfy you. There is always someone more beautiful. Don't rob a women of her life with a unwanted child. An amazing woman is in your future, and yes she is very pretty. Children are enslaved to sex in your age, and it is only going to get worse. It's ok not to have sex yet. You must be strong for your community and your world. You are angry and rightfully so. If you hold on to it, it is going to cost you many years. Let it go, it's not worth the price.
Brett
My advice to myself as a high school senior would be take advantage of every opportunity that you can find. Every experience you have in college provides you with a chance to learn something. Take as full advantage of those opportunities as you can, and look for the learning moment in every experience you have. Take a few chances, get involved, try something new. Ask a lot of questions; you can learn so much from just asking questions. Go to class every time, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Your parents have worked very hard and sacrificed a lot for you to have this opportunity. Please try your hardest so their hard work and sacrifice dont' go for nothing. Smile and have a postive attitude. Make friends with positive people who are successful and have a good outlook on life. Give back to your school, they have invested a lot in you. If there is something about your school or campus that bothers you don't complain; find a way to change it. Don't just get a degree, get an education. Make your four years of college count; leave an impact.
Carly
If I could give myself any advice, I would just tell myself to relax and trust my instincts. I knew that Midland was right for me pretty early in my High School career, but I continued to question because of price. Now, I know that no matter what, my comfort level at Midland is next to none, and the opportunites that come with it are also next to none. Ultimately, I was very anxious about the transition to college, and as I know now, I took all the necessary steps toward succes in high school. I was very prepared, and I would just take the time to appreciate my hard work more, because I now know how important it was, and how far it has brought me today!
Silas
To students and parents searching for the perfect fit in college, I would say make it a place where you feel at home. After 18 years of living in the same place, you are forced to change everything in college If you make this change too drastic of one, problems can, and probably will, arise. Talk to some of the faculty and see if you can relate to them. If you have the best scientist in his field for a teacher but you can't relate to him, you're better off somewhere else. As far as making the most of the college experience, use your common sense. Getting involved is the best way to meet people, and any college will have clubs, intramurals, and lots of other things for you to get into. In my honest opinion, partying is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} part of the college experience. However, this does not mean to party every night. And when you do occassionally party, don't feel compelled to drink the most, if even at all! I'm very certain that your best memories will happen without alcohol. Finally, I'll give you the best advice I've ever received, "Go to class!"
Andrew
When looking for the right school focus on your child. Do not look for the school you as a parent would want to attend. Social life is very important. Pick a school with lots of extracurricular activities, a good social scene, and a strong first year student program. The transition is very hard for some kids and it is very important that they have to resources to get through the first year.
Dana
My greatest advice to parents and students about selecting the right college is to follow your gut instinct. Visit as many colleges as possible, and when you find the right one you will know it. It's ok if you don't have a major in mind. Many students go into the college experience with no idea of what they want to do. After starting school and interacting with other people it becomes easier to make a decision. One thing that I think every incoming student needs to know is that you make the most friends in the first few weeks of school. Keep your doors open and be social! So many opportunities are available in college. Make a list of the things you would like to be a part of (clubs, sports, etc...) and then fulfill those goals. These years are some of the best that you'll ever have. Work hard and enjoy every minute of them!
meghan
always visit more than one college and you can always change schools if needed!!!
Phil
The biggest thing that I have come to recognize while trying to select my college is just to find a place you can call home. Midland is a place I can call home. When selecting your college make sure you ask questions, talk with students when avaliable, get a real feel for the college don't just take their word. When considering options make sure that you listen to your heart as well as your future. Your heart will find a home, and your future will lead you to a place with security, both now and in ten years. Knowing who you are and where you want to go is important, but be sure to realize that in college with the new freedoms come responsibilities. You may just come to discover a newer, better you. In the end, find a place that you can call home, a place you feel entirely comfortable in, and a place that's going to open the door to posibilities for you.
Catharine
Make your own decision. Don't settle for anything. Make sure you're getting what your paying for. GET INVOLVED!
Tiffany
To support your child in every situation they encounty in life because that matters the most to them. Also visit as many colleges that you can this will give an idea of what your child wants for an atmosphere. Do not pressure them to pick the one that you want them to go to, let them decide.