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I would tell myself to take high school more seriously. As an athlete in high school you are given certain privileges, and I took full advantage of those priviliges and then some. If I would have taken high school more seriously in the classroom and on the field of competition I feel I could have better prepared myself for college and the lifestyle that comes with it. I would also tell myself to realize the importance of time management and the importance of being able to do things on your own without needing words of encouragment to make myself do the right thing.

Knowing myself, I believe that I would at first ask about my personal life if myself from the future came to visit me in the past. But ignoring that, one important thing would be to follow what you want to do: whether it is to become a member of the Student Government Association, a member of the Cross Country & Track team, or a more involved dancer for Texas A&M International University. Another idea would be to make time for yourself, your personal life, your family, and workforce. All in all, the main idea is to follow your dreams at what you want to do and what to be.

Dear past-me, I know you don't want to follow in your family's footsteps but don't bother going out of the box. You will try Auto Body Repair and then Psychology. You..will...hate it. You will finally change your major to environmental science in order to join everyone at the USDA. Do what you know, not what you think you'll like. Graduate first then go and take photography classes with the steady paycheck you'll be earning. We're almost there!! Cross your fingers! Love, Future-me. -

If I could go back, I would definitely take college courses during summer. I would ask my counselor about different univieristies and how I could get more information about that. I would be more focused with all the scholarships that are out there and complete as many as possible, so that I know not to get loans. I would go visit different univeristies during my summers and really figure out what I would like to major in. I would focus more on school rather than on the high school life and friends, because at the end of the day you lose many friends in college. Most importantly, I would apply for housing on campus to be able to focus on college rather than problems at home.

I would say something along the lines of "Hey buddy, you need to get your act together for this final year. Math will really be diffucult unless you pay attention to even the finest detail. Pay attention to the other classes and dont get lazy enough though its the final year. Save lots of money because once you go to college they arent kidding about the price. Its not extremely pricey but you will need a lot of help. Also don't apply to any local scholarships except the Leyendecker Construction one. You won't get a single scholarship except that one i told you to apply to, mainly because all of the scholarships will be given to family members of workers and will only work to irrate you. Other than all of that you should be fine. I hope you the best in this year and you can always look to the future gladly. Our future looks bright man."

I would tell myself to apply for all the scholarships available, not to slack off, focus still on my studies, get used to reading more, listen to my counselors, teachers, mentors. I would basically just be more attentive with the future on not let things pass but to stay up to date.

If I had the chance to go back in time and give myself college advice, I would definitely have done things differnetly. To start off, I would be a more deicated high school student, now as a college student, I have really learned what it is to pay for my education, and often times there has been scholarships and awards for good high school graduates. And unfortunatley, I slacked off in high school. So I would definitely be more concious about my studies. I would also plan to graduate as a junior. Now that I am in college, I love my area of study, but I am anxious to finish and start my life. Had I started earlier in high school, I would have finished sooner. I would also advice myself to go to a university away from home. I believe that was my biggest mistake, staying in Laredo. My plans were to finish my basics here then move out, but that never happened, I just stayed here, and I feel that I deprived myself of experiencing so much. So if I could do it over, I would have certainly taken my advice and moved out and experience the world.

Focus and get ahead. Those insecurities you have, the fear, and the frustration will all go away once you are hear. This will be the best decesion you will ever make, do not hesitate. Attend all of your residence halls and university's programs and events. Cheer loud for your athletes, jog around campus often and never take the sun for granted. When you fall in love for the first time in this university, let him know, and do it soon. Both you and him can write a wonderful story. Look up to your classmates, they can teach you valuable lessons, they will be your friends and stick by your side. Lastly, forget to procrastinate, that will never help. When schoolwork comes your way, never fear and tackle it down. Your professors believe in you, your peers believe in you; believe in yourself they same way they do.

I have got the pleasure of meeting great people: teachers and peers. As well as having the opportunity of participating in community programs, gaining experience and skills in the Dance department. It has been valuable to attend TAMIU because it helped me find my own voice and to pursue my vocation; also it encouraged me to pursue a Master's Degree. TAMIU's Staff is well prepared in their subjects of teaching. I can name at least 7 different professors holding a PhD, thus students gain a better educational experience. Lastly, I had the opportunity of meeting the VIPS of TAMIU such as the President of the University, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Chair of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Director of International Programs, and the Vice-President of Student Affairs and Alumni Association.

For the past year and a half I have been at Johnson County Community College. I have been taking classes to get into Nursing School and am loving every minute of it. As a high school student, college seemed very intimidating. But if I have learned anything from being a college student it is that I should never doubt my abilities. I have had some of the best professors that have showed me my potential and that have actually sat down and gone through all of my options for my future. I could never be able to thank all of the people from my college that have helped me along the way to where I am now. Since graduating from high school I have become more independent, confident and pleased with myself and my future goals. Going to college was the best thing I could have ever done for myself.

My college experience has not been at all difficult. I believe that the University I am attending does a great job with helping the students and meeting their needs. I am trying my best and studying hard to maintain a high GPA in school. And although I am doing everything possible to get the full college experience, I'm just not feeling it. Living with my parents hasn't let me feel the emotion of being independant, which is why I hope to study away from home. This is not a problem that bothers me all that much, but is a problem that takes away a bit from the "college experience" nonetheless. Also, I know now that your grade doesn't just depend on how you study, but on the interest you actually have in the class. The interest that a professor sees in you, determines the effort that he'll put forth in helping you. All these factors are things that I've learned throughout my academic career in my University. College life has been good so far, and I hope to get enough scholarship funds to continue experiencing an enjoyable college life.

Personally, I have not really learned much from my experience at my current university. It isn't the university's fault, but if you are a student hoping to learn a variety of things, not just regurgitate information as in high school, I would go to a different university.

It's been of value to me because I still use the material I learned in my career as a Spanish teacher.

I have only been to a sesion in which i have been informed about the campus and about how college life will be. im currently waiting for summer two to start so that i can advance some classes. I know that as my college years pass by i'll become more responsible and have more knoledge that will help me with my major criminal justice.

Throughout my college experience I have been exposed to many different disciplines and have a better understanding of the society I live in, as well as those around me. From my obtained knowledge I've been able to lay down my assumptions about the world and approach situations in a more tolerable and accepting way. It's been a value to go to a community college because you learn a lot from the classroom but also from the diverse group of people you are around. Everyone is in a different situation and has a different perspective to give. I've loved going to college, and can't wait for my next experience at Seattle Pacific University.

I have gotten the knowledge that I need to succeed in the career that I am pursuing. This that knowledge that i gain is valuable because I will put it to good use.

When I was going to school for my first Bachelor's degree, my most valuable experience was the independence I gained. I learned how to be fiscally responsible. When the student loan check came in, I learned that I had to use that money for tuition and books. The money that was left over I had to budget for the next few months for groceries and other incidentals. This experience was very valuable as after graduation when I started working I had to utilize those skills when I received my pay check. If I had not learned that valuable lesson while I was attending school, it would have been much harder to learn budgeting while being employed. I saw many friends of mine that did not attend school, wastefully spend their money when they received their paychecks. In the end, those friends were the ones coming to me expressing their financial woes.

The college experience is fantastic because just knowing that I am a step to the goal of getting a Bachelor's in Arts that is a great reward. Also, I am a Latina and attending a university that its in another language has been a great challenge and I am so proud of myself day by day. I have got out of the college experience are great friends, great professors, and ready for what is next. Something that is very valuable about attending a four year university, I will be the first person in my generation to get a Bachelor's Degree. That makes me and my family so happy. I am pursuing for a career in Psychology to help people and my community to search for a better and bright future. Just thinking that I will be able to finish a career makes me so glad that I am attending a university like Texas A&M International University.

In your last year of high school, being a senior was always going to be the highlight of the year compared to the previous three years of high school. Little did I know then that it would have been the most stressful year of all. If I could have given myself any advice, it would have to be that I should have improved my habits when it came to studying for exams. Making the transition from being a high school student to a college student was difficult because college professors do not remind you of your responsibilities you have to the class. Another piece of advice is that as a college student, getting ahead in your classes is always a good idea. High school teachers always gave you the chance to catch up, where as at a university, professors expect you to "be on the ball." Becoming a student at a college or university is not hard to do. If you stay focused and know what you want to accomplish during your college career, you will succeed and find that school cannot only be hard work, but can be fun as well.

Manage your time properly. I think that is the most difficult thing to get used to when you're making the transition from high school to college. What I want to say is best described by the words of my Survey of Life proffessor, Dr. Thomas Vaughan: "If you do what you have to do when you have to do it, you will have time to do what you want to do when you want to do it."