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As much as I blew off the cheesy pieces of typical advice my parents gave me, one piece has become important to me, and thats "don't rush growing up". It never made sense in Highschool, but now looking back it means a lot. You only get to go through highschool, college ,and well life in general once, so why rush it? I'd tell my seventeen year old self to enjoy my friends without putting my studies aside, to study hard but don't forget the man upstairs, and most importantly to enjoy every last minute with your family because going to college is the first step to living on your own. Bishop, stay young and don't rush growing up, because the time will come befoe you know it and then you will only want it to rewind.

There are many things I want to tell you before going to college. It's okay to make mistake. Do not beat yourself up over the small things. It's okay to give your self "me" time but "me" time should not get in the way of school work. You have to leave your room to make friends. Being antisocial is only going to hurt you and only you. It's okay to say no. You are in control of your life not your friends, peers, or family. They may want the best for you but you have to live the life not them. Lastly, love yourself. There are a million people in the one but only one Leah Rolle. She is a beautiful, kind, and a supportive person who needs to love herself before she loves anyone else.

I know where my high school senior self would be: at the BBQ place down the street from the school with my closest friends during our lunch break. "Time to head back," I'd say. My friends would protest. "We don't need to be in third period. You already have an A!" And, we really didn't need to be in third period, and I wanted to stay, but I was worried because of the advice that my teachers and parents, my "superiors," gave about dangerous habits like skipping class. And I believed it. I heeded them. Enter college self. I'd tell senior self what I now firmly believe to be: that age, credentials, and prestige mean very little. That advice is most often an autobiographical do-over for the giver and usually has very little application to the life of the receiver. This isn't license to be ignorant or insolent. Rather, just a reminder to trust my intuitions and be prudent in judgements, rather than blindly trusting the critics and self-help specialists. When it comes to my happiness, only my perspective matters, so that should hold true for the advice I take too.

Looking back on my college experience, I learned that life is about balance; one must discover and maintain a healthy balance between work and leisure. Finding that balance is different for each individual, for some students tend to study more, while other students may have no trouble finding a party. The hard work necessary to maintain grades in a variety of classes teaches a student discipline and focus, and this will show future employers your willingness and ability to learn new tasks. Similarly, participating in college activities, societies, and clubs are extremely good network development opportunities that can often teach students team building, leadership, and how to interact with a variety of different people and cultures. For myself, I kept a schedule for classes and job in order to ensure I could fit in any homework or study requirements. Once those requirements were complete, however, I was free to socialize with my sorority and enjoy any campus events. My ability to balance classes while having fun allowed me to graduate magna cum laude, quickly find employment in my field, and have spectacular memories. I look forward to attending graduate school where I will continue to balance classes, job, and family.

If I could go back in time I would tell my high school self that mom was right, I need better study habits, and cramming is not the way to go! I would tell high school me that this is just the dress rehearsal as far as my education is concerned, the main event is coming up so get better prepared. In our conversation I would also tell high school Keith that spending the time now to take as many advanced classes as I can would give me a significant advantage the first year of college. I'd tell high school Keith to pace yourself when you get there, there will be plenty of time for the purely social activities. The focus needs to be on the work and what is required to graduate, which is our main goal. True friends will understand your need to study and skip that awesome party. Ultimately, I'd say that I need to spend more time preparing for the SATs because better scores will qualify me for more scholarships, and save me from having to get really creative later figuring out ways to continue to pay for college.

Work harder. Even if you slacked of some in your fist years work hard during junior and senior year and you can still do very well when applying to colleges. Don't just assume that you aren't able to get into schools. Look into a lot of schools that fit your basic interests i.e. location, cost, etc. Then narrow them down based on things like student activities, classes available. Just because you think you won't get into a school doesn't mean you shouldn't try. The worst thing to do is not try.

The most important advice that I would give to myself is to apply to as many scholarships as possible. Due to my demanding schedule as an accelerated program student in high school, I had to balance an inordinate amount of schoolwork with college admissions and extracurricular activities. I made various attempts to apply to scholarships, but I wished that I had made the extra effort to pursue for more. Even scholarships as small as $100 are vital and would accumulate if more time was devoted to finding a pool of them. I was awarded a scholarship from my current university, but my expected contribution was still too high. Scholarships would have greatly lowered such expenses to make my education more affordable.

Sarah, You are a brilliant young women. Never doubt yourself and never doubt God. Never forget your faith, because it will bring you through trying times. Always look up; never look down. Rather than focus on minute details, focus more on the big picture. Focus on your goals, and don't get side tracked by entertainment and things that do not matter. Remain loyal and faithful, and be true to who you are. It will be far from easy, and at times you'll question your abilities, your purpose in life, and your will. You WIILL be tested, but that doesn't give you the right to fail. God will never leave you, and he did not bring you this far to stay here. Hit the books more than the game, and enjoy every second of life, because you only have one life to live. Love, SJ

High school was a wonderful time for me, but with the gained knowledge and experiences I have now I would have made better decisions. If I could go back in time and speak to my former self, I would suggest maintaining good study habits. Discipline and focused driven goals will carry you far and I would tell my former self that. I will tell former me to make a five year plan to decide where I would like to be once graduating from high school? Once the five year plan is in place, I would tell me to come up with a step-by-step process on how to reach that plan in detail. After the plan is broken down I would suggest the former senior to get a Summer job and save for college and start budgeting as if you are an independent student. In addition, I would tell my former self to start looking at colleges earlier in the school year, to plan campus tours with your family, andto speak with current college students. Lastly, I would say keep a journal of notes and contacts just in case you may need future references.

STOP! Take a moment to look around you. Are they really worth arguing with? Will going to college make that person just go away? No. There are people of all different personalities in college. Chances are, there will be a person there who is just like the one you are struggling with now. If there are people like that in college, then there will definitely be people like that in the workplace and the local grocery store. Understand, that everyone has something to offer, whether it’s simply a friendship, or a hard lesson. You must learn how to deal with the people around you in the most positive way possible. I’m telling you to fight for what you believe and challenge the views in others, but do it wisely. Pick your battles wisely. Not all battles are needed to win the war. Stay focused, and you will succeed.

The financial problems faced by most american families are not avoidale. With all the informatin available to a person, it is necessary to look into the available scholarships and what i required. The better grades you get the easier it is to get scholarships. If you don't have to worry about money then your exerience is much better and more enjoyable.

My experience at Oglethorpe University is everything I had always imagined college to be. I have made close friends, received both thorough and practical instruction in my field of study, and learned about myself and my place in the world. College has given me endless educational, social, cultural, and volunteer opportunities. Because of these opportunities, for the first time in my life, I finally feel fulfilled. There is nothing better than a day-to-day life that involves learning, volunteering, experiencing cultural events, and spending time with friends. Not only have I found fulfillment, but I am hopeful and excited for my future beyond college. I know that I can take the experiences that I have gotten here to truly make an impact on the world, and for this reason, attending college is worth everything.

College has been valuable to attend because I learned that this college in particular was not the one for me. I learned that I have more options and opportunities for college choices and I intend to take every chance I have. After this semester of college I have an insight of what college life is like. This has been a valuable experience because now I can be more prepared and I know what to expect when I start going to a new college.

Before I came to Oglethorpe University, my goals for the future were to get a job and be stable. Not much more. I had other dreams, such as becoming published one day, but the pressures of such a challenge had convinced me that this might not be possible; and so I let that dream join the lower end of my goals. Oglethrope University has a motto: Make a Life, Make a Living, Make a Difference. When I heard it, I understood the first two perfectly! The third I was not so excited about, convinced that I was too small, too unimportant to do anything that could affect more people than just myself and my family. But through the time spent at this school, I've started to realize that there are many things that I can do, and that just getting along in life isn't really living. The dreams that once seemed too high for me to grasp have been descending into my reach. This university -- the faculty, my classmates -- have revived my passion. The difference has been made in me, and now I want to go into the world and do my part to also make a difference.

I am entering college this fall for the first time, but I am very excited to attend Oglethorpe University.

Oglethorpe was small enough to offer me close relationships with my professors, yet still large enough to provide the resources neccessary for a competitive education. The professors expected diligence and creativity from their students and gave it to us in return. I never felt lost while attending and, though I was a non-traditional student, I felt welcomed and accepted by both the professors and the students. Since graduating from Oglethorpe I have completed a year as a research assistant at UC Berkeley and am attending graduate school at NYU in the Fall. These doors opened to me because my undergraduate education at Oglethorpe. In addition to the strong academics, Oglethorpe offers a warm and active social life, where it is difficult to feel overlooked. There are a myriad of opportunities both on-campus and also in Atlanta. I think the inclusive and comfortable environment would be ideal for a freshman just leaving home. I recommend Oglethorpe to any student that desires a high level of involvement with both the faculty and the student body. Unless you enjoy anonymous, oversized lecture halls, Oglethorpe is a wonderful fit for any undergraduate student.

My experiences thus far have made it all the more clear that everybody has their own prespective on what goes on in this ever churning cauldron that is the world. When taking a course of action or holding an ideal, knowing where others stand tends to help you know where you are. Not only are you affected and minutely changed by all that you come into contact with, you might actually find that your own positions are elucidated and solidified. In other words - and hopefully I'm not sounding cliched on this matter - you find out who you are. Keep in mind, this being my first year, I have a lot more time left. The ultimate sum of this experience has yet to be ascertained. There is still quite a bit to learn. And to tell the truth, that is probably the best thing about it.

Wait at least a year before going to College. In the meantime get a job and work on writing; then, after a year is up. Count how much money you have and then enroll in Oglethorpe University. Also, don't let Mom and Dad force you into this, make sure that you REALLY want to go to College before you commit to it. Otherwise you?re gonna be miserable.

I would tell myself to take more Advanced Placement classes to get prepared for the work load here at Oglethorpe. I would also tell myself to apply myself more instead of slacking off because I am a senior and it is my last year of high school. I would definitely advise myself to look for as many scholarships as possible because college is not cheap and taking out loans may be good for the moment but I will later have to pay them back with interest. I would tell myself to settle into college first before I try to go out to party too much. I would make sure that I tell myself that college is not partying and drinking like it is portrayed on television but it is actually hard work because this determines what you become in life.

I have just traveled back in time to see myself. I walk into the gym, where I spent a lot of time shootin hoops and hanging around. But I'm not there to do that, I'm there to tell myself to get more involved in my classes instead of wondering around. I tell my past self to take Anatomy and Physiology so I can have an edge when I take the class in college. I also tell myself that if I work hard in high school it will greatly pay off in college. Finally I tell myself to apply for every scholarship possible, because when it comes to being in college, money is scarce. It is hard to get extra money to help pay for a better education when attending school full time. Maybe my past self should save up some spending money for the future. So don't take advantage of the free time you have in high school because it can really hurt your college grades and time studying.