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Out of my college experience, i have learned to become more responsible in decision making. Unlike highschool, the learning enviroment is more intense and at a moderate rate.

This is a very competitive world. You need to work very hard to stand out. What makes you unique from everyone else? your drive, your motivation, your determination and achievements. Work hard while enjoying yourself and you will have everything you ever wanted. 4 years is not long. Just close your eyes and finish. You will love the woman you become. There are many great things that we experience in the future, just you wait and see. Learn now play later. Fun and freedom will come. You need to find a balance between the two. Know what is important. There is nothing wrong in enjoying your life as a college student but never forget what's important. The main goal of a college student is to get a college education. If its money you are worried about apply for a couple scholarships. The higher your GPA and SAT scores, the more scholarships you will qualify for. Do not let your new found freedom deter you. Do not get overwhelmed Trust me there are a lot of pluses to staying on the right path. Start your journey in this direction and you will see exactly what I mean. ?

I f I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would start by expressing the extreme importance of education. I would suggest getting a mentor or taking college prep classes in order to prepare myself for the transition from highschool to college life. My high school didn't give alot of information on college selection and what to expect, so I would also have suggested finding information about different colleges and areas of study that interested me. I would have said to never give up even when things seemed to get difficult, because the reward would certaintly out weigh the hard times. I would also ask myself where I wanted to be in the next five years, and what exactly did I expect to get out of the college experience. That would be important to know in order to say on track and focused throughout the college experience.

As a high school senior, I had become accustomed to the drama and petty problems of high school. However, I would have to tell myself that in college, the atmosphere is more relaxed. People are more open to making new friends, and do not often form cliques and talk badly about someone behind their back. I would advise myself to be open in the same way, and not to immediately judge people. I would tell myself to go ahead and strike up a conversation with the cute guy in psychology class or not to be afraid to sit with someone new at the cafeteria that I had met through a class or club. I woudl also go back and tell myself not to try to be someone completely different in college. For many people it is a "fresh start" but you still have to be true to yourself. Your personality will show through eventually. I would tell myself that it is okay to be a quiet, modest, and quirky person and that I didn't need to be fake in order to make friends. You will meet the right people eventually if you just be yourself.

In high school, I took for granted the ease by which I passed my classes. I surpassed most of my expectations of success without so much as a worry that I could fail. When I did have a moment of anxiety, there was always that realization that my teachers could help me out of a sticky situation with extra credit. Unfortunately, I carried these bad habits into college. As academically prepared as I was for college, I was not at all prepared for the responsibility of the course load and what was expected of me. As welcoming and as understanding as my professors were, they could not halt their lives to accommodate my irresponsibility. I would definitely tell myself to concentrate more on my studies and take ownership of what was expected of me rather than trying to find an easy way out. While the easy way seems like the way to go, the harder (and correct) way, will help you build character and give you more to be proud of in the long run. I would also tell myself that without the gym the "freshman 15" can turn into the "freshman 30" very quickly!

In your first year of college, your parents will separate, and even though it seems like the end of your world, you cannot let it get you down. You have too much at stake to sink into, "What does it matter, Dad's gone." You have your honor as one of the eldest of your generation of kids, you have your scholarship at the school, you have your friends, and you have your talent as an artist and your potential career as an illustrator, and face it: you've had eighteen years with both of your parents before this happened, while others have not had that, or any of this, not to mention lousy parents. Don't you dare get depressed and give up. You know better than that. Mom and Dad taught you well, and you'll need that resolve to get you through.

As a high school senior, I was pretty depressed and confused. When it came to my college applications, I felt completely lost because I wasn't sure if I would be happy anywhere. If I could give any advice to my old self, it would be to do more research and to follow your heart. I chose Rutgers University because I had convinced myself to study psychology because I was worried about not making enough money in the future if I were to pursue zoology. Making that choice brought me little satisfaction during my first year of college. Now I know that I should have chosen a school that not make me a number out of thousands of others. I am also now aware that I am much happier since I am finally going for my dream of working with animals. My last piece of advice would be to not regret the mistakes I make. Although I spent my first year of college in unhappy circumstances, I wouldn't take back that whole experience. I learned a lot about myself and I will carry that knowledge with me for the rest of my life.

If I could somehow go back to my senior year in high school knowing what I know now about college, I would tell myself that college life can be fun and exciting and very worthwhile. I would remind myself that I should not be scared or worried about the experience and can look forward to meeting new people and forming long-lasting friendships. Also, I would tell myself that the professors are like my high school teachers and may not always be able to help every student , but there are other ways to get help. For the most part, students have their peers, who are sometimes more knowledgeable and have experienced a similar situation before. Also, the different departments within the school are valuable sources of information. The key is persistence and desire. My experience, thus far, has reinforced the saying, "Where there's a will, there's a way" within my mindset.

If I could talk to myself i would tell myself, to make sure that everything is in order for college before u start there. I will also tell myself to have faith in myself and not let the bad times get me distracted from reaching my dreams. I would say that everything happens for a reason and whatever does come, i should be thankful for it. I would tell myself, do not let anyone take your happiness away. I would tell myself if things get bad, keep my head up and have faith in God.

college life is so mprecious life,for that time my advice would be that time is money use it dont waste time on such stupid activities who will be harmful for us in the future and have to take power decision and be determined on your aims and ambitions ....