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If there is one thing that I could tell myself about college life, it would probably be just know what you can and you can not do. And I say that because there are sometimes you feel that you can do everything and be successful but the truth of the matter is that you really can not, so you have to know your limitations. Also I would tell myself to not be embarrassed to ask for help when you need it, that are what professor office hours and your tutors are here for, so there should be no reason for you to not know what is going on in a class. That is one of the biggest things I had to learn about being in college, is learning how to be a true student because a lot of things will not be taught in the classroom, so you have to teach yourself and find all types of assistance where accessible.

I would tell myself to stop and enjoy it. I would also tell myself to choose more carefully as far as colleges.

To be ready to stay focused and have plenty of patience.

First thing I would say is don't be afraid of the future; we are not afraid of what we understand. Sit down early; devise a plan for things you want to do, plan to accomplish, want to learn, & willing to explore. Don't set a time limit, it would constrict the space of growth as individuals of communities & school. Don't be afraid to speak your mind & outlooks. College is made for safe debate & if not there to debate, while learning then what's the purpose? Also mention to take advantage of every event, opportunity, or service the school offers as a way to help, its not easy alone. Create networks early; Its affective to make a friend from every major; comes in handy in regards to career or life, generally. Different people can help you understand different personalities & viewpoints, good for favors & recommendations, if needing references on your knowledge, skills, & attitude. Remaining advice is become a leader, not another face in the crowd. Run for offices; good experience for interpersonal developments. Quoting Mandela: ?...lead from behind & put others in front, especially when [celebrating] victory...take the front line when there is danger...then people will appreciate your leadership."

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would warn myself more about procrastination, I would tell me to think my plans through and have a back up plan before my first plan fails, and I would also tell myself that in this world you are the only person who will take care of you and everyone else is out for their selves, so do not include them in your plan for success. I would tell myself how different college is compared to High School, and how the only way to pass is to actually put time into studying and preparing for the class. And if I dont follow this advice I will have many problems paying for school and if I am successful paying for school then my grades will be below satisfactory and my GPA will suffer the most and school will be a waste of money and time. Because today you need a 3.0 or better to be competitve against the next potential employer.

If I could go back and talk to myself knowing what I know now about college life, I would say that my work load will definetely get bigger and I need to learn to go to my professors and advisors for help- they are there to help you succeed, not fail. Although your time may seem like it's slipping away from you, make time for friends and family- don't leave them out. This is a time in your life where you realize what being independent feels like. It may seem a little weird the first week, but after you get used to the people in your classes and in your dorm, you will start to realize that college is a chance to find yourself in the world and also have fun.

If i could go back in time and talk to my previous self, i would tell myself to keep up the good work and always strive hard to achive what needs to be done in order for me to be succesfull later on in life. I used highschool to prepare my self for the journey into higher education so i would not be lost or scared once i actually got to the college setting. I would also tell myself to always keep a positive head on your head even though the work, and the course content will get hard there will be ways to pull through, just push foward and keep a level head and succsess will come to you naturally.

Stay Foused dont let the hype of college distract you . College is a place where there are all diffrent types of people doing all types of diffrent things. You will be introduced to a lot of diffrent things just keep your values and your morals close to your heart .

College is a great academic, social and personal experience for any individual and it is important to find the institution that meets the majority of your needs. Being an out of state student is difficult, it is also overbearing, but it is NOT impossible. Determination is key so you can make any experience beneficial and wortwhile to any individual. Support is also a great thing to have so even if a child is not doing what others wanted them to do, support will be beneficial to the individual so that they do succeed at what they decided to do. Take anything you can out of every experience, take advantage of assistance, programs, activities, and etc. It is hard work at first but it brings a satisfying feeling when looked back on.

First and last of all you need to leave it up to the student. They are going to be the ones studying there and posibly living there so let them choose the college that best suits them. It is there future and let them live and learn where they wish to an extent.