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Megan, college is so much better than high school, so stay on track and don't be scared. There is a bigger world outside of Coshocton, and nobody's going to be watching you trying to find your place in it. Just go for it. Don't let anyone hold you back, and have fun.

I would give my 18-year-old-self the advice of not to have a set idea of your future in your mind already. There are so many experiences, opportunities, classes, and people that will come in unexpectantly to your life and change it for the better. If you have already categorized yourself into one category, such as a biology major or a varsity athlete, you can limit yourself to only those groups, people, and experiences. By branching out you not only learn more about people and the world, but also about yourself. Ohio State can be very intimidating to branch out as a freshman considering its size and opportunities available. However, once you take the leap of faith, you will be forever rewarded with amazing experiences, friends, and ultimately an education that is not only limited to the classroom.

College is an enormous transition for a high school student to make and without the guidance of older friends or relatives it can be overwhelming. Reflecting back on myself as a young freshman, I cannot help but think of the numerous mistakes and inadequate decisions that I made. If I were to recreate my experience, I would suggest three key changes that would have made my college experience more enjoyable and easier. First, I would encourage myself to dedicate study time at the library. This is important because living in a dorm can be distracting and it often reduces the amount of time that should be spent studying. Next, I would encourage myself to join more leadership organizations and extracurricular activities. This is important in order to meet students with similar interests and to become actively enganged in the college community. Lastly, I would advise myself to have fun on the weekends in order to destress. Balance is very important in a student's life, and having time away from homework and class is a must. Altogether, a student must find their own niche in their college community, and I feel that these suggestions would have improved my college experience.

Prepare yourself. College is so much different than High School and if you are not prepared you may easily fall behind. When I first came to college, I had previously taken college courses so I was mentally prepared as to what college coursework was going to be like. However, many of my friends did not have previous college exposure and they had a very hard time getting adjusted to college life. Moving to a new place, living with someone you have never lived with before, being away from home, AND juggling college classes is a lot to get used to all at one time. It is extremely important to prepare yourself, mentally, as much as possible before you go to college.

I would force myself to study ahead of time to get into a good habit. Waiting to study only a few nights before an exam does not always work out so well.

Make sure you study!!!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would have a lot to say! First, I would tell myself to put school work first! A school like Ohio State is pretty comepitive and putting your school work first will keep you a head of the game. Many of my friends focused more on parying than they did school work, and are paying the price for it now. Your education is one of the most important achievements in life, and it should be valued and tresured. I would also tell myself to enjoy every minute of my college experience. I am a graduating senior this year and it feels like college just flew by. College is definitely one of the best experiences I've ever had and I can't believe it's almost over! I remember being a freshman in college and thinking, "I can't wait to just graduate!", and now graduation is almost here and I don't want to say goodbye because I've had such a great time. I would tell myself, "Don't wish your life away and just live in the moment!"

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To pace yourself so you can get all your assignments completed on time. Keep sharp on my study habits like I always have. Make sure to get enough rest so you can study properly. To much socializing will affect your studying. Some days there just is not enough time in one day to get everything done. Communicate with your teachers as much as you can, they are the ones that give you your exams. You can still have fun and get good grades at the same time as long as you control your time wisely. Its hard but you can do it !

Even if you are well-prepared for college, there will still be experiences that are unexpected. I played volleyball for seven years and was recruited walk-on at The Ohio State University. I went to team camp this past summer (going into my freshman year at Ohio State) and realized that it wasn't the thing for me. When I was in high school, volleyball was my entire life. There are so many different opportunities on campus that I still am able to keep busy. However, because of my housing situation after deciding not to play volleyball, I had no choice but to be a commuter student. Thus far, I have enjoyed being able to still be at home a lot, but I've missed out on a lot of campus-life activities and the full college experience. My parents can't afford for me to live on campus right now, and if I were to be awarded this scholarship, the money would be used for my housing next year.