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“To achieve anything, you must be prepared to dabble on the boundary of disaster.” This quote was said by Stirling Moss. Throughout your college career, you are going to overcome many obstacles. During your first year, you must remember to not give up, follow your dreams, and take every opportunity. While your first semester is going to be trying and you will struggle, you will make it. You have to remember not to be afraid to ask for help. There are many out there in the same position as you. You will achieve great things working in the chemical engineering lab that you applied for and will end up with a publication. Your second year is going to be trying both physically and emotionally. Do not fight the feelings that you have in your heart and in your gut. You will end up in the hospital with Type I Diabetes, but you overcome the challenges like a champion. You may feel like giving up, but you will finally figure out what you are meant to do in life thanks to a few personable professors. Just remember: You will overcome all obstacles and achieve everything that you put your heart into.

Relax. There is a college for each unique individual and you will get in somewhere. Work hard from the beginning and do not get caught up in the social aspect of college, although it is tempting. Join clubs and organizations that fit your personality best. Make lifelong friends, and do not try to compare them to your friends from home; each person is different and special in their own way. Make the most of these four years; they go by the fastest. In the blink of an eye you will be receiving your diploma.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself not to be afraid of new things and not to put of going to college because it's not that scary. I would also tell myself to be more organized in apllying for scholarships and getting information about the college that I am planning on attending.

The advice I would give myself is, make decisions for yourself and don't worry about what others say. Throughout high school and even some of college, one of the biggest issues I had was trying to please everyone else, and worrying about what everyone else thought of my decisions. This caused me to miss out on so many opportunities and even caused me to not join certain things such as soriorities, clubs, etc. It wasn't until my sophomore year of college that I finally said "What the heck" and began to do things despite what others told me. By just making decisions for myself, I made so many friends and began to feel this sense of independence and control. So to my past self I want to tell you, don't let anyone hold you back. If you want to join that club, join it; if you want to take that class, go for it, because in the end you know yourself best.

If I could tell my younger self one thing about college, it would be to apply to as many scholarships and grants as possible, as early as possible. I can not even begin to explain the amount of stress I have taken on during this past year trying to afford college. It is a struggle every single month, trying to save money from working along with balancing school, homework, studying, extracurricular activities, and sleep. I know that mom's bad credit score being a big factor as to why I am not eligible for all of the loans I applied for is out of my control, but if I were to apply for as many scholarships as I could find so that I am ahead of the game before I get my tuition bill, that would be one step ahead from where I am now. Looking back, I would not want to be in the situation I am in right now, scrambling for last minute gateways to try and relieve my situation. I am gambling between going to school or not, simply because I cannot afford it. I just want to go to school.

I would have told myself to finish high school instead of dropping out. There were so many people in my life then that wanted to see me succeed and put my knowledge to good use. I went from being a straight-A student taking honors and AP classes to a high school drop out. I would have told myself to listen to my teachers and parents; that getting an education is more important than anything else at the time. I would have informed myself that the teen angst dominating my past would be replaced by an overwhelming desire to help others as a healthcare professional, and that the people and lifestyle I chose instead of getting an education would be a regretful memory. Today I'm paying for those mistakes, but they now fuel a fire at my back that keeps me moving forward, looking for every oppurtunity that will help me succeed. I would have told my highschool senior self to hang in there, and keep my eyes on the prize. I would be where I hope to be today if I knew then what I know now.

Graduating from high school environment into the college life can be a tough transition. Immediately after orientation, a student enters a life that is full of freedom. There are no rules or bells in the college. A student should be able to manage her time effectively to ensure the success of his or her college life. Similarly, joining college clubs enhance the social development of a student and a student will be able to avoid risks behaviors that may result to social problems.Choosing the right company at the college will also enable a student to live a healthy life at the college. A determined and focused student should avoid group influences and peer pressures from others. This can help a student not to engage in activities such as use of alcohol and other drugs that affect the academic life of a student.Finally, maintaining good relationships with others is very important for the success of the student. A learning institution is a social environment. To ensure the success of a student, he/she should respect others and maintain a good relationship with others. Respect towards the teachers is also necessary for the success of a student.

Krystal, you are about to start one of the most important parts of your life. You will need to really buckle down and study hard to succeed in your classes. Take good notes, ask questions, and form study groups. However, college will not just be about studying, studying, studying. You are going to make some amazing friendships, learn many things, and even learn about yourself. Don't be afraid to change your mind if you are not happy with your major or your classes. You are young and should experiment with what you want to do. After all, what you are going to learn over the next few years of your life is going to help define you as a person. Be passionate about what you are learning and what you want to do when you graduate. Don't settle for anything less than what makes you happy and is the best for you and your goals. College is about working hard but enjoying it while you do it! Good luck!

I would tell myself not to sweat the small stuff and don't worry about what others think about you. Be true to yourself, be kind to others, and keep working towards your goals. Try new things, remebering that you only live once. Most importantly, don't let anyone bring you down.

Don't worry so much about being forced to choose a school based on your finances, it was probably the smart decision to make. Get involved on campus early and do a lot of things. Get out and be social, you can easily handle your classes and a social life if you focus.