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Going to college has been a very valuable experience for me because not only am I learning the skills required to be successful in the business world, but it has taught me many valuable life lessons. One life lesson I have learned from being a college student is time management. Going to school full-time and working can be very challenging and as a result I have learned to use my time wisely. It takes discipline and hard work, but it is very important to have good time management skill in life. Another thing college has taught me is take things one day at a time. College can be tough at times but if you take it one day at a time and focus on putting forth your best effort every day, then you will be successful. This is true not only for college, but it is especially true in everyday life.

College has taught me not only textbook information but how to succeed. When I came into college I was shy and scared to interact with other students and with teachers. Throughout my experience I have been able to open up and see how networking and personal interactions with people is a valuable tool for my success. College has also directed my focus and I will be going to graduate school for a Ph.D. program in biomedical studies in the fall. I feel I have gained confidence that I can be a leader in the research community because I have a good foundation from my undergraduate studies.

So far I'm still a freshmen and my college life is still growing. As far as my first semester is concerned, I found it to be quite an experience. The whole auditorium class size was quite overwhelming and the diverse people living on campus were very interesting. However, in this new environment I found new challenges that would go beyond old high school strategies and the horrors of "weeding out classes." I swear it?s like a horror movie with an illusive killer on the loose. When it came to my final biology exam over half of the class had been weeded out. Either way college was never meant to be easy and I believe experiencing the rigorous classes as well as campus life was worth it. I'm person who believes in striving for a higher education and in these times of uncertainty being in college is the right way to go for a secure future. The experiences I had in my first semester will prove valuable for further improvement in my life in college.

I am glad that I am attending college because it has made me a bigger person. The experiences that I have had are experiences that have me grow up and be a lot more mature. Experiences like having to wake up early to class because if you miss even ten minutes of the beginning of class, you have missed many important facts said in the lecture which will help out in exams. Being in a university has also proved to me that it is now my responsibility to get the necessary notes to study for exams. Professors do not have time to give out 100 study guides in each of their classes. All of the things I am experiencing are just practice because when I go on to my career, that is when all the practicing will have paid off.

First of all its great to be able to proceed in life, to approach every single day of life and now be able to go to collage. But, in order to happen this to me it was because I put the best of me, I put all my effort during high school. Even when their were moments that I just wanted to quit I acted in a positive way and continue with my dream of going to collage. And so now I realize how important is to study and have good grades because at the end all your effort is worth it.

Study, learn to study, find the right notes to study from. But that?s something to do in college for now just enjoy your senior year, it?s going to be the best year of all your high school experience. However, don?t slack off like I know you are dying to do. College is hard at time but it?s worth it the environment is unbelievable, and your fellow students are beyond eclectic then that of high school. College may seem like this scary shove into the real world but, relax take it one step at a time you can do it, I know you can.

First, I would tell myself to do more than just get by. My senior year I obtained the very contagious sickness of senoiritis and I began to totally slack off. I just did what I had to to make sure I passed my classes. I would also tell myself to continue putting in the same amount of effort as I always had and not to slack off just because everyone else is. Senior year still matters to colleges and you still need to make good grades. Secondly, I would tell myself not to put so much on my plate. My senior year I was taking a full schedule, a yearbook editor, and worked two job. I had so much going on that I put homework and studying last a lot of the time when I shouldn't have. After all this time of slacking on homework and not putting studying first I have gotten a habit of it and am still doing the same things now that I am in college. I wish I could go back and tell myself to continue working hard and not to slack so that I wouldn't have formed this habit.

Make sure you remember to set your alarm. Make payments on time. And GO TO CLASS. Its that easy. Have fun but make sure to do your homework. And don't worry about Rick, the guy you'll met, he's a great friend. Oh and make sure no matter what call your mother and father. They support you soo much.

When I first entered college, i was expected to get challeneged mentally as well as physically. In high school I was used to just going through the motions because that is basically what you needed in order to get an "A". There was no skill involved at all. My first week in college was a big wake up call for me. The workload on the first day was overwhelming enough. Knowing what I know now if I can go back in time, I would tell myself to take more challenging classes that push me to my limits that way I was prepared for any challanges that college had for me. Knowing all this earlier, would have definitely prepared me more and make me a more successful student.

If I could go back and talk to myself my senior year of high school the main thing I?d let myself know is that there is no need to stress over the little things. Change is a part of life and you have to take it with a smile on! Yes moving to a new city by yourself and start college at a new school is going to be difficult at first, but you have a bubbly personality and you will make friends without a problem. The hardest part is getting adjusted to the school work! Be sure to study harder that you ever did in high school because your GPA is important. Having a social life is still important but making good grades is very important because without a degree it will be harder to get where you want to go in life! If you have to stay in and study your friends will understand.. Trust me! But remember don't stress!