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Being that I have become quite profoundly versed in the art of transferring schools over the entirety of my college career, I would tell my high school self to follow her passion reguardless of where it takes her and what she has to suffer through. When I was a high school senior I developed a "master plan" of sorts to stay in my home town to save money and later transfer to my dream school. This ended up being a great plan that I wouldn't change for the world, however,it was my later choice to transfer back home for my junior year that continues to haunt me. Though I'm planning to head back to my dream college this coming fall, I realize that I have missed out on so many great opportunities and experiences by leaving and it is a choice I will continue to regret for years to come. I would pass all of this information on to my high school self if I could, but moving forward I've been able to realize where my future lies and I couldn't be more excited for what's to come.

i would tell myself, friends come and go. keep studying and one day you can do what you wanted to do since you were 5 years old. Getting a Ged is tough work and took a long time to achieve. Dont get me wrong, we have a beautiful family. She will still be in your life, as she is in mine. Its Fate, we're soulmates. But its tough to take care of our family without a education and a future. I know you will do the right thing. Stay in school.

Don't sweat the small stuff. Everything works out in the end.

It's said over and over by those older than us, but cherish the moments while they last. I have the personality to get blind sighted by the stress of pressures of the situation, that I forget to enjoy the situation, stressful though it may be. My advice to myself, were I able to go back and speak to myself two years ago, would be to just breathe, enjoy the moment. Yes, the difficult times do come and they are challenging, but do not be so focused on finishing the task, that the task flies by without your noticing.

Take a breath your first day and relax. Don't worry so much about how you look or if people are going to like you. There are going to be people who dont accept you for who you are but that is okay because they aren't worth your time anyway. Take your academics seriously, but also know that you need to have some fun. If you don't do well on a test, don't sit at home and cry about it. Tell yourself that the next text you will study harder and you will get a better grade. Never treat someone badly and never judge anyone. You aren't perfect and you have made mistakes, so who are you to judge others. Just remember that "Life is short, so live it. Love is rare, so grab it. Anger is bad, so dump it. Fear is awful, so face it. Memories are sweet. So cherish them." You are going to be fine I promise. Just keep your head held high and never let anyone tear you down.

I've made friends that will last my entire life. The girls I live with have become the closest people to me . Friendships like these are so valuable to me. I also enjoy coming here because it is like my escape from my house and life back in New Hampshire. No one knew me when I first arrived and I started a new life and image here, something a lot of people are not able to do. This is a great college for my major and I feel like I am getting the most out of my education because of how many opportunities this college in the realm of TV Production and broadcast journalism. I feel like even in my second year at SUNY Plattsburgh, I have gained so much knowledge pertaining to my major.

From my first semester of college, I have gained a lot of confidence in myself and my abilities. Plattsburgh gave me the oppurtunity to be on my own for the very first time, and with help, I succeeded. This experience has been invaluable. I have made friends in my first semester that will last a lifetime. I learned that I can handle college workload and living on my own. Plattsburgh has also given me the oppurtunity to explore all my interests, and the school does not make me stay simply in my major. This has allowed me to discover what I truly want to do after my undergraduate experience.

I have gotten alot of knoweldge in my field. I am a hospitality major and my professors are from very diverse backrounds in the field. The department itself is very diverse and opens various oportunities for the future. It has been a valuable experience because the overall environment of SUNY Plattsburgh is friendly. The faculty, staff, and student body portray a positive and helpful attitude and I appriciated that coming as a Freshman to SUNY Plattsburgh.

Since it is my first year here at SUNY Plattsburgh, I've realized that college is extremely different from high school. College is is valuable since your education does not stop with a high school degree. There are many other different things and areas to study and learn that aren't taught, in high school, elementary, and middle school. In college you recieve a deeper understand and comprehension towards a subject you're interested in and hope to pursue later on in the future.

College has introduced me to a new culture. Coming from a small, lower middleclass town, I was not prepared for such a diverse campus, however, the college encouraged getting to know others and greatly eased this small fear. The school has students from every part of the world and every part of the country. For this alone, I love my campus. As a Hotel, Tourism Management major, exposure to these different cultures has given me a new look on life and more experience where I need it most. Also, the classes and experienced professors have pushed me to excel in a way, I never thought that I'd be able to.

In short, I truly got to know myself. Allowed for me to embarck on the ever-reeling path of life with confidence in how to communicate and dictate myself and those I meet.

SUNY Plattsburgh helped me become the woman I was meant to be! SUNY Plattsburgh provided me with a rich envioronment filled with the most caring, professional and educated people one will ever find. I never thought a city girl was going to get used to a place like Plattsburgh, but the people and the gorgeous environment grows on you more everday. SUNY Plattsburgh has very supportive staff and teachers who always make time to talk to you and give you the support and guidance that you need regardless of your gender, religion , ethnicity or sexual orientation. It is that small campus with the big heart. Everyone that steps into Plattsburgh comes out a different person. SUNY Plattsburgh allowed me to establish the first Latina sorority on campus, giving us Latinas the support and the guidance we needed to become active leaders in the community. SUNY Plattsburgh allowed me to leave my mark in their history book, it brought out the best in me and allowed me to step outside of the "crayola" box but most importantly, made sure that I knew what was inside "my box" (self-discovery) and embrace the person that I was and wanted to become.

I am majoring in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, I have really enjoyed my major so far. I find my field to be fascinating because there are so many different ways I can apply the information learned. This field has opened my eyes to many different intellectual, physical, and mental disabilities that people can have. I believe that because of my choice in this major, I have become a much more tolerant person. I talk to people who have disabilities, the same way that I would talk to someone who does not. I now understand that he or she may be fully capable of understanding, even if it does not appear that way. I have learned ways to facilitate conversation between myself and others by using cues that I previously would not have thought of. I know how to slow my speech and use gestural cues to help in the understanding of messages. I feel that I am a better person because of what I have learned through my studies. When I am having a conversation with someone who is different me, I am better able to put myself in their shoes and understand their point of view.

What I would do differently today than when I was a senior is to not get so worried about leaving to go to school. I get cold feet during breaks and before the school year begins. My first year of college I was very nervous to pack up and leave. I kept saying good-bye to all of my friends every night. I am getting better about the transition and see that whether I live at home or on campus I am enjoying my life and not missing anything.

When preparing to choose a college--choose a college for you, not one that will impress everyone else in your class or community. College is not just a moment in your senior year to brag about where you got in--you actually have to now go to this college of "choice" and fit in both socially, academically and culturally. While it easy to be swayed by the big name schools, they are not always they best personal fit. Even if you can get in to the "name" colleges, they might not make you happy. Four years of college should offer more than just a name--or--even a classroom. Pick a college wisely that you can fit into quickly, yet one that allows room to grow.If a city really makes you uncomfortable, then don't pick a college in a city--even if it has a "big" name-- hoping you will get used to it. Finding a college should be like finding a good pair of jeans--you don''t have to break it in to be comfortable. It should "feel right" to you--even if it isn't the choice to everyone giving you the "right" advise.

I know that you have been stressed about college applications, grades, and SAT scores but I'm here to tell you to relax. Everything will get done, stressing does nothing to aid the process. In fact, it hinders it. When you get the chance apply for more scholarships. College is expensive and it's only going to get more expensive as tuition increases ensue and the cost of college books go up. Over the summer, rather then fretting about the big move make sure you have built strong foundations in math, grammar, and writing skills. A strong foundation in both will help you immensely in all of your college courses. Also take some time to get healthy! Eat better and exercise. College is a germ fest, sickness spread faster than wild fire. If someone in the next room sneezes you can be sure that you'll be sick soon enough, so start getting healthier today. Enjoy those moments with your family because you'll miss them soon enough. And in closing be sure to remember that as sad as it is to leave old friends behind you can be sure that new and wondrous ones are on their way.

Dear Casey, You are wise and intelligent but can be easily deceived. No matter what you do when picking a college, abstain from selecting one based upon others! Make your own decision. You should contemplate the college size, location, price, available majors, and it?s overall aesthetic appeal and inner community. Do not take your friends opinions into great consideration. While your friends opinions can be essential, they may love the college for different reasons. For example, they may like a college because the party life is amazing, but this is not what college is about! And I don?t mean to bust your bubble, but you?re going to choose a college for all the wrong reasons. You primarily based your decision on the price. However, cheaper is not always better! It is cheap for a reason. Paying a little more will benefit you greatly in the end. Listen to me and you will get the most for your money. I hope you take my advise and pick the perfect college! If not, I guess you could always transfer. Sincerely, Your Future Self

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to worry so much about fitting in when starting a new school. I'd tell myself to relax and enjoy my last year of high school more without stressing over if I was going to fit in at a new place. Also, I'd tell myself that you should really take all the AP and college level courses possible because it really helps you out in the long run. College may seem like a scary place to go off to when you are 18 and leaving your home for the first time, but it opens you up to a bigger and better world, and thus far, my college experience has truly prepared me to enter the workforce upon my graduation.

High school seniors think they know it all. They are worry free and think they can handle anything. I too, was one of those teenagers. I was too busy being social and put the community college I was attending on the back burner. Because of poor grades from not seeing the reality of college, I stopped going to school to work full time. A few years later, I realized I had to go back to college to work towards a more fufilling career. I am now a full time college student with a 3.78 GPA persuing my career in childhood education. If I were to go back and talk to myself as a senior, I would want to make sure I understood that you need to balance school and your social life. School work needs to come first , that is what will make you succeed in life. It's not going to matter that you have a million friends when you go for a job interview. What matters is that you were successful in school and expereinced in your field. Being aware of the reality of college is the most important in the transition from high school to college.

Plattsburgh State was my first choice college. When my sister went away to college, she chose to leave our small rural community for city living. I value my family, and all my family is here. I wanted to stay close by. Even with the benefit of having Plattsburgh State close by and being able to drive to school each day, there are a few things I would tell myself if I had the chance to go back in time. Most importantly, I would advise myself that even if a person goes away to college it does not mean they value their family less. Even a college a couple hours away from home would have given me more of a college experience than what I am accustomed to now. I am almost two years into my college life and I don't feel a drastic change. Eventually, there will come a time when I will leave home and become independant. I know now that college life prepares a person for that. Not only does it help you to become more independant, it also gives you that opportunity to make new friends and that is something I am missing out on.