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Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to focus on my academics rather than sports. This would have allowed me to successfully prepared for a transition into college life, taken time to put in for academic scholarships, and possibly go away to school rather than stay in the area. Although I do not regret anything that I have done in life, I feel that if I focused more on my studies, I would have had better opportunities and an easier time finding post-collegeiate employment!

If I could go back in time to give myself advice about college life, I would tell myself not to be nervous or worried and prepare to study. When I was a highschool senior, I was very worried that I would have trouble with the adjustment and making friends at a new school. I was worried about parting ways with my friends I had known and loved for years. Now that I am in college, I know that the transition was not hard. I have already made lots of new friends and still keep in contact with the old. When in high school, my classes were very easy. I hardly needed to study to make good grades. I am glad that I somehow retained the study skills we learned about in high school, because I really put them into motion these days. College classes are definately more challenging. I find myself studying for hours on end now. It's a prime example of my determination to succeed.

I woul have to say the most important piece of advice I could give myself is DO NOT take a break between starting college and ending high school. That was probably the biggest mistake I made. I got used to not having school responsibilities and it was harder for me to readjust once entering college as an older adult.

Start early! The earlier the better. You should have all your stuff in line, test scores, ACT/SAT done before you enter your senior year. While the ACT/SAT say they are for high school seniors, college applications are due anywhere between October through March of your senior year. Some colleges will even take early applications in the summer. Either way, you need to have your ducks in a row early, don't wait until the last minute to apply for college, review your essays and give yourself time to apply and time to decide. And while you're applying for college take time to apply for scholarships and grants. College is a huge expense that most parents aren't completely prepared for. Even years of saving couldn't prepare them for which school you may end up attending or the hidden fees and costs of supplies no one ever told you about. You have to buy your own testing supplies and materials! Start early, save your pocket change.

I would tell myself that everything is going to be alright. Things will work out the way they are supposed to. View graduating from high school as a positive experience and view starting college as a positive one as well. While it may be scary and confusing at times, everything will be alright in the end.

Study more for your calculus exam and watch out for your sleep walking and turning off your alarm in your sleep. Don't move away from Richmond.

Don't let anyone influence your decisions. Go to school where you want to go to school. Study what you want to study. Be friends with who you want to be friends with. Be yourself, 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. GET INVOLVED!

Going back in time to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to devote more time to community service and to building relationships with wise family members, role models in the community, and organizations with values I supported. Although I am ecstatic about my current educational track and future career and required several years to figure out what I truly want to do in life, I would still tell the high school senior of my past not to take off a year after high school just to earn extra money because the wonderful high-paying nanny job I took ended abruptly due to the couple's divorce and left me in the same financial state as I had been following high school. I would tell myself just to focus on the long-term goal of completing college by first getting all of the general education requirements out of the way. This part of college provides more than enough time to figure out which major and career to pursue. In summary, I would tell my past self to stay focused, constantly seek new opportunities, and think long-term instead of short-term.

I would have adviced myself to not spend as much time working at a minimum wage job. Instead I would have spent my time working on college scholarships to try and earn more money so that I could have avoided all of the different loans that I have had to go through. I would have helped myself make my schedule so that I would not have to be retakeing classes that I already completed in high school. This simple oversight has caught me in a tecnicality that is draining hard to find money and time.

Although everyone attends college for the same basic reason, we all get something different out of it. For me its been more a journey of self discovery than that of academic. From attending college I've learned what it truly means to work for what you want. Nothing is ever handed to you, but with hard work and the right mind set anything is achieveable. I've also learned how to manage my time better. With several activities and projects going on at the same time, you're forced to set your priorities straight. With what I've gotten out of my college experience so far I've realized that I'm basically getting a small taste of what the "real world" is going to be like.

My college experience is showing me the true meaning of responsibility. All my decision making reflects on my own actions; I have been learning from my flaws and use those failures to my own advantage. I see college as the foundation to my adulthood and the experience is changing me for the better as a responsible young adult. I feel confident in myself when I make choices and create a sense of accomplishment when I overcome challenges. I learn to manage my time wisely and everything about college has been valuable: the freedom, the responsibility, and the experience itself.

i have gotten a lot of knowledge and the ability to more beleive in myself and know that i can go anywhere that i want in life. it is not always easy to go further or even want to when everything seems to be against you but i think that came from my personal life so the college has been great for me and evertone else.

I've been able to find myself as an individual while attending school. I've learned how to network and connect with all kinds of people regardless of race, gender, or religion. I know my strengths and weaknesses when it comes to studying and learning the material and now have a better and clear understanding of what it takes to obtain an A+ in a class. Last, but not least, all these years that I have been attending school, I have learned that one of the most valuable things to me is my education. Without an education I cannot be the professional I long to be or obtain a job in my field of choice.

I got the sense of growing up and being an adult. Being at college and away from home i had to make my own decisions and my own choices without the help or guidance of my parents. As well as, having to do things and handle business about financial aid and problems on my own without their help. Attending college has been very valuable in helping me grow up and become a man.

Out of my college experience i have gained a different outlook on life and opportunities. I now understand in order to be successful with your intended goals, you have to be willing to network with a broad number of people; including students teachers, and alumnis. I have also been able to accept the fact that there are lots of people that have different cultures, but yet could have so much in common as one another. However, i also have learned in order to recieve the grades you want, you have to be willing to put in hours of studying all days out of the week to do well in class courses. It has been valuable to attend college because in modern day working society, the task and skills are becoming more elite for jobs than in the past. Attending college is capable of preparing each student for the working career they intend to pursue. College is a life changing and preparing experience!

College has been a great experience for me. It has gotten me out into the real world, being that I don't have to live under my parents anymore, I am free to do as I please. I like to be in charge of my own schedule and not be forced to go to school for eight hours straight everyday going to the same classes, being spoon-fed everything we needed to know. Being able to study as I please, and having to solve my own problems is going to help me in the real world. By paying for my own education I feel like I am trying harder to do well. High school looks like a joke compared to actually having to do work now. I have learned how to study, I have never in my life had to study before, and now I know how. College is acually preparing me to live and be successful.

By attending Old Dominion University I have received a valuable amount of college experience. Around six months ago, college experience only meant getting out of my parent's household and living by my set of rules. Quickly I learned that the college experience is what sets you up for success in the "real world." I am majoring in Business and have met several other more experienced students along with helpful advisors who have given me very valuable tips. I now notice that long lasting relationships that you build in college can help you better yourself along life's journey. Therefore, you cannot take for granted one person you meet. College not only gives you the proper education to succeed, but gives you the benefits of meeting potential colleagues or personel in the future. Also, the help I gained from others led me to the career path I felt that was perfect for myself. I feel confident that the education I am retaining from the diverse Old Dominion University campus will ensure myself a bright future later on in life. Perhaps, if I decided to attend another university 6 months ago, I would not feel this great sense of accomplishment today.

A college education was not important to me while I was a high school student, I knew I was joining the U.S. Navy after graduation. After nine years in the service, I decided that getting married would be a good idea. After finding a "job" I decided that when I grew up I wanted to be a counselor. In order to obtain my dream, I knew I needed to go to college. After a four year break, I took the time off to care for my daughter, I decided that I would attempt the traditional college route. It has been valuable for me to attend college, because not only am I setting a good example for my daughter, I am also finishing a goal that I have set for myself.

I am currently attending college for the second time. I received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2002. Over the past 8 years, my degree has not benefited me in the workforce. I realized that my true passion is Pharmacy, and that is what I am going back to school for. I am currently attending a 2 year community college, but plan on going to Auburn University Summer or Fall of 2011. My passion for helping others is what leads me in my choice of career field. I have worked in a pharmacy environment for over 10 years and I love that I get to help people everyday. I feel that as a Pharmacist I will have more opportunites to help others throughout the world, hopefully in third-world countries. I would greatly appreciate your consideration for the scholarship as it would greatly help me in my pursuit of a new profession. Thank you for your time. Jamie Lawson

I've gotten out of my college experience as pursuing a career under the major of Communications. I have chosen the field of Communications, because as my college experience has progressed, I’ve noticed that I have a natural skill that is outstanding under the field. With Communications I’m able to always connect with others, whether it’s words of encouragement, the persuasion of a bargain, or representing a committee. With the attribute of communication skills, I learned there comes the power to make change. This field of study will help me reach my future goals of becoming either a successful TV show host or film producer. I've already gotten myself involved with organizations throughout the school year such as FSI, Student Council, WODU Radio, Women’s Basketball Scout Team, and Intramural Sports. FSI stands for Freshmen Summer Institute, where incoming freshmen are chosen to develop leadership skills that will prepare them to help guide others in the freshmen class down the right path to have a successful first year as being a college student. Student Council is an organization that schedules social events to bring all of the students together to interact with each other.