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Before going to college you need your guide lines: 1.Decide what you want your GPA to be and set up rewards and punishments for it 2.Shift messy piles away from the center of the room (I have plenty of bruises) 3.Decide what kind of character traits you want and then keep them 4.Do not try to impress anyone or you will end up asleep in paint 5.Working takes time away from studying, apply to as many scholarships as possible 6.When you leave a message for an instructor make sure you hung up the phone before swearing 7.Even if attendance is not taken, go to every class for repetition 8.You are a deep sleeper, don't leave your door unlocked so that your suite mates can come in and draw 9.Manage your eating, the freshman 15 is not a lie!!! 10.Watch out! Your future roommate will have a camera and will take pictures during humorous but embarrassing moments.

If I could go back in time to stop and take a few minutes to advice myself as of the steps that would have helped me become a better person and succeed to the fullest potential as a college student, I would ,first of all, start off by taking surveys,assessments, and personality quizess. The reason being is because later on in life these simple questioneers helped me see the interests and careers that I was most fit for. For example, it narrowed my career choices from five to three occupations. Secondly, once in college, I would make sure to check out the certificates that are offered. A degree no longer guarantees to land you a job unless there is work experience and certificates to back it up. It just makes a person stand out from all the rest of the applicants. And third but not least, I would start volunteering within the job field that I would like to someday be part of. The benefits from doing this would be the building of your resume, work experience, more scholarship opportunities,and even later on make friends who could become references for you in future job applications.

Hello Katie! Once you enter college, you are going to be independent to a certain extent. For some people, that is a very daunting thought. The more independent you are now, the easier it will be for you to be successful and happy in college. It is up to you to wake up in the mornings and go to class, so make sure you are responsible enough to do so BEFORE going to college. Classes rely on self-motivation. No one will push you to do well and pass the course, so get excited for school! Become known to your professor and don't just be a face in the crowd- stand out! Make all the friends you can, attend social events, but make sure that your social life balances out with you being a student. Find an environment where you feel most comfortable, because it will make being away from home much easier. Call home whenever you need to and know that your parents will always be there, but make sure you don't dwell on what life was like before you moved. Take advantage of the opportunities you have earned!

Knowing what I know now, some piece of advice I would give myself is this: take advantage of all the great opportunities the university offers. The transition from high school to college was difficult, especially since I am the first in my family to attend college. My university offers great services and I would have benefited greatly from taking advantage of those opportunities. Becoming involved in some of the campus organizations would have been a great way to feel included into a cohesive community and it would have been a great opportunity to meet people. Along with the extra-curricular activities offered, I would also recommend taking advantage of all resources offered to students: career and academic services, as well as professors, who are always willing to help a student in need. The final, and most important piece of advice I could offer would be to follow the path you are passionate about. When I entered college, my brain was muddled by obligations and family responsibility. Now, I know that college is a time for both educational and personal growth. These times will define you and choosing a path that you are passionate about is essential to your future happiness.

According to the work load of college I would tell myself that yes, college is tough but it?s all about organization and time management. College is actually easier than high school in the sense that you?re not going to school Monday through Friday from 8-3, but don?t slack off because you have so much extra free time. Make sure just to get things done and not to procrastinate, especially on writing papers. I would also give myself advice for my social life to get involved and get involved early. To get out there and meet all the new freshman who don?t know that many other people either. Joining clubs is a huge thing that I didn?t do until second semester of my sophomore year. Not only do you have fun and meet some awesome people that have the same interest as you, but it?s a great resume builder. Finally, I would tell myself to live and experience all college has to offer, but not to let this new experience, new freedom or new boys interfere with your school work. Because school is the number one priority and nothing is worth jeopardizing your future.

If I had the ability to go back in time there is a plethora of advice and wisdom I would offer my high school senior self. I would have told myself not to be scared to go too far away, that taking a risk of being father away from home would make me a stronger person. Instead of worrying about where my friends were going to school, I would have told myself to focus solely on myself; friends from high school may come and go, but you will always able to make new friends where ever you go. As a senior in high school I was rather confident of the major that I wanted, and I now am rather unsure of pursuing that career path. Therefore I would tell my senior self to look into more colleges with a variety of majors that I might have possibly been interested in, instead of limiting myself. The essense of all of my advice and the underlying message I would wish to convey is: don't be afraid to take risks! College is the time explore new things and learn new things about yourself.

I would tell myself to be prepared to break out of your shell and not be a shy person because it will make it difficult to put yourself out there and meet new people. I would also inform myself that although it may seem like you're ready to give up you can not because its the tough situations that will make us stronger in the end. We all face obstacles and its how we approach them that allow us to see who we truely are. Although I love this area, it is far from home and you will feel like your ready to just move back home but you cant because this is where reality kicks in to see if you can truely make it on your own and the only way to overcome it is to be strong and push yourself to get through it and know that in the end your family will always be there regardless if it is not physically. I would also tell myself to read ahead so you can understand the material better when the teacher goes over it in class, its quite helpful and in the end i would say good luck!

If I were able to go back in time to infrom myself about college life, I would advise myself to really get involved. Being active within the college community allows for many more social opportunities than just lving in the dorms. There are many ways to become active besides greek life such as clubs and campus activities.. By being active, the transistion from high school to college life becomes much easier. Just being a member of a club can be very helpful. I am currently a member of the Ballroom and Latin Dance Club at SDSU. Being a part of this club gives me something to look forward to every week. Not only is it a break from classes, but I am able to have fun, learn new dances, and make new friends. Making friends in classes can be difficult due to the fact that you are supposed to be listening to the teacher. Clubs and activities provide a relaxed way to get to know people without the sometimes boring classroom environment. Clubs are a good way to be invloved, but still keep up with your studies.

When I was a senior in high school I was living in Minnesota and striving to go elsewhere. I was determined to go to either San Diego or Florida, however, I was the only one in my school planning to go such a far distance. Once I realized this is made my selection process very stressful and difficult. I kept doubting myself because I let other people convince me that it was too big of a change, that I wouldn't like it, and that I'll probably end up moving back within a year. I started to believe them and wondered if it was worth all the trouble and money since I would be paying out of state tuition. I decided to risk it all anyways and I am beyond happy that I did. If I could go back to my senior year I would tell myself to listen to my heart instead of letting other peoples doubts stress me out. Living a stressful life is not a fulfilling life. I would tell myself that I have to do what I want with my life because in the end it will all work out.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to discuss. I would tell myself to stay true to who I am, but be open to changing because there is a lot of growth to come in the future. I would remind myself to be confident in every endeavour, but not to stop at the slightest problem that falls into my path. College is completely different than high school. There are people from every different type of background and beliefs. You need to tolerate and learn both about and from people who surround you. Becoming an adult is a very dramatic change. Running errands and doing chores, in addition to building yourself an academic foundation become your primary responsibilities. You might be around a lot of people who are not interested in the same extracurricular activities as you, but you should not be discouraged because there will be a group you can relate to somewhere out there. Don't be afraid to be yourself, even if you get talked about. College is about knowing who you are and what you want to do in life.