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i would tell myself to open up a bit more to all kinds of people. everyone really does have the same questions as you do, but just be patient and let the answers come to you. Don't go out looking for things, all good things come to you eventually. trust me you will be fine and make friends. Do not get stressed out so much because if you go to class, pay attention, take a little extra time a day to study, you will do fine and do the best you can because your family and friends will be proud of you no matter what you decide to do.

Look, stop worrying about what other people think of you. Stop letting people think for you. Do what you want to do and choose a career you will love doing for the rest of your life. You have to step up and take care of yourself and learn to do things on your own before you go off to college because noone is going to walk you through it. Just believe in your abilities and you will do great.

I would give myself the advice to complete more scholarships, and work my entire high school carreer to save up money. I would tell myself not to live it up as a senior and volunteer and be in many organizations to help better my experience in different fields. I would throw the book at my old image and tell it to read, I never read enougth which has affected me greatly. The most important wisdom I would share with my old self is to study, and go above and beyond for academic excellence.

Be prepared to have no one telling you what to do and expect lots of homework and reading in every class, especially basic courses!

You think you know everything, because you are an adult now, well you don?t!! Here are a few things to help you be even more of a know it all. 1.You are paying for this, rather it's now or later. Don?t waste your money. 2.Don?t be afraid, if you haven't declared a major yet. Talk to people, get to know yourself and find a career that will make you happy not just rich. 3.Don?t fall for credit card offers; you have loans to pay ,why pay high interest credit card too. 4.College is your time to network for your future, not just for right now. Meet as many people as you can, you never know who will help you later in life. 5.Who cares if in high school student clubs were not cool? In college not only is it cool, but it is the easiest way to meet more students like you and once again you are building more Relationships for your future. 6.Most of all have fun but Work 1st before you play. Believe me, you will work faster knowing what the reward is at the end.

I would have advised myself to appy for scholarships. Being here at UTSA had made me realize that money is scarce and important while being a college student. I only receieved 5,000 worth of financial aid; which was not enough to pay off my tuition, plus housing and other necessities. I also would have advised myself to look for cheaper off campus housing. On campus housing at UTSA is very expensive and not worth the money. Lastly, I should have looked up different writing styles that colleges would use, such as APA. I was used to writing in MLA, so I assumed that college would just base their writing style on MLA. These are the three important advice I would have given myself as a high school senior.

As long as you feel at, you'll be fine.

My advice to parents and/or students would be to follow their heart in selecting a college to attend. If the finances aren't available for that particular school then to have a backup plan or put in all the effort required to pay for that dream school. Also I would advice the students to be active in their college experience, they control what benefits and experiences that they will receive while attending the school. I also include to not let the financial aid money go to waste, learn as much as they can and use all the available resources on the campus. Anything is possible if you just believe in yourself and your abilities.

I would advice parents and prospective students to get involved with their schools, whether it's through sororities and fraternities or clubs. Making friends at university can be challenging if you dont engage with your peers. I would also advice them to live on campus, this makes meeting people easy as well as getting around is facilitated so much!! Lastly, DO NOT GET A MEAL PLAN!! it's the fastest way to gaining the freshman 15.

What I would advise to other students is to make sure you know what you want to do with your life. If you don't know what you want to do, you might end up going to a college that has no classes that are related to your field of interest. As for making the most of college, I would recommend that you find a extracurricular activity that interests you so that you have something to do with others that you can all enjoy. So basically what I'm saying is to go to a college where you will be able to remain interested in and out of class, otherwise you will probably feel very bored and unmotivated to do anything and thus college won't seem as fun as it could be.

Pick a college that is in the area where you plan to work and live because the college experience will give you many network contacts to help you find a job after graduation. I need financial help and my family cannot support my college tuition in this economy, due to loss of work in my family, but I cannot find financial help---so pick a college that honestly offers financial assistance---otherwise the student will have to take on fulltime or PT work, like myself, towards a degree.

For incoming students, choosing a college to attend is a personal decision. Weigh your options based on whatever YOU think will fit you best. Its wise for parents to give input - but to a certain extent. Don't pressure your child to go to a certain school because of your own opinions. Your children are of course going to take your opinion into consideration, but they're intelligent and completely capable of making this life-changing decision of where to complete their secondary education. College is a great life experience and I'd be sad to see some of this country's brightest youth not make the right decision. If the student is having trouble deciding on their school, there are ALWAYS college rating websites and of course their high school advisors. Taking a tour and researching the universities they're interested are very good ideas. I'd never re-do any of the experiences I've been through thus far. My college experiences have taught me so much and I now have a greater sense of self.

In order to find the right college, you really have to do your homework. Just becasue its a beautiful campus or just because they have a good name doesnt mean you need to go their. Take the time to talk to the student s who go their. Find a university of college that meets your needs but challenges you to take a new step. Also asure that the sorrounding area/city is somewhere you feel good about. Explore you options. You only get to go to college once. Take your time and make the best choice for yourself not what people want from you, but what you expect out of yourself.

I would advise students and parents alike to look at what the school offers not overall , but what the school offers you. Why go to a school that is great for every other major, but yours? Make sure that there are extracurriculars that interest the student, or else their college experience will be pointless. Go somewhere that makes you happy not somebody else, because you will have to live with this decision. I would also suggest having a clear definition of what you want to do with your life, because there will be lots of things to take time away from your goals if you let them. I would tell parents to trust their children to live by the standards they raised them by, and students to stay true to the way they were raised. There will be lots of opportunities to fail in college, but allot more to succeed. When you find them, take them and don't let go. Most importantly - stay true to yourself.

the students sould always visit as many colleges as posible to get comfortable for the big tranistion they would have to make, for the student and parents. Need to know if the school has what the students is looking for and major intended, great tutoring facilities and advisors for career intended. Never give up n the dream career and what the students wants to do for the rest of their lives. Support is always important from the parents and from the students peers to ave the best college experience.

Make sure that the school and its location are a good fit for your personality. If you like the opportunities a big city offers do not attend a rural college and vice versa. If the school is not a good fit, you will be miserable and will want to transfer. Also, to see if the school is a good fit check with the student life office at your prospective school. They will be able to give you a list of the activities, services, programs, etc. that is offered at the university.

I would tell parents to encourage their students to pursue an education that will help them accomplish their goals, and help them locate the college that will do this. And for the students I would encourage them to work hard to make good grades. Although grades are not everything, they are necessary for their education to be successful. But they should enjoy themselves and have fun. College is a wonderful experience full of new and exciting things. There will be some challenges and some adjustment, but as long as they are flexible and willing to work hard, they will do very well. In addition, I would tell students to work on their connections. The connections they make with classmates, roomates, teachers, and advisors. Each of these indivduals will make your college experience unique and enjoyable. In addition, I will tell them that they do not need to become involved in every single club on campus to make friends, but to pick the things you want to do and that make you happy. Spend time with people with similar interests, and be open to meeting new people. Getting involved as much as you can is the best thing you can do!

I believe the best advice any one could receive is, don't be in rush. Take your time to find the right college for you that is going to be in your expected price range. If you are like me and come from a poor family, it is probably best to stay in state. However, a student shouldn't make their decision based soley on that. They should find the school that fits them and where they would feel most comfortable. There are plenty of programs and scholarships that can help them pay for school. Before anyone decides on a school, they should visit the campus and try to meet some of the teachers in their inteded major. They need to get a feel for what life would be like for them if they attended a certain school. This is a big commitment and they need to weigh all their options and make a pros and cons list and discuss their thoughts with friends and family to get some outside input, but ultimately the decision is up to the student and should be made according to their greatest desire.

Deciding which school to attend seems impossible. There is no way to research every feature of every college. I would advice parents and/or students to go with what feels right. Decide your main choices by location/cost/etc. Check out the schools and see if you feel comfortable. You will likely be there for several years so this is important. If you have a decided major, find out if the school has a good department for your major. If you are undecided, find out what kind of services the school has in helping you decide what to do with your life. See if the faculty is helpful when you visit. If they aren't, chances are they won't be helpful when you're enrolled. Also, see if the school has any of the activities you enjoy or new activities you may be interested in. It may be helpful to speak to a current student, especially an upper-classmen. They can tell you the pros and cons. Choosing the right school is difficult and definitely overwhelming. If the school feels right and it has the activities/services for you, your choice can't be wrong.

As a student who will soon graduate from a 4-year university, I am glad of the choices I made during my years in the university. I learned from previous experiences and found out who I really am and what I want in life. Parents, it is hard seeing your little boy/girl go off to college without you to protect them from harm; but lets face it, he/she is grown up and can stand up for themselves. College is the time to explore, make lifetime friends, and find new things about yourself. Students, you only live once so lets get out of this small community, get involved in activities and introduce yourself to the world.