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Don't be lazy. College is not a game.

Mistakes are a part of life although sometimes we wish we could avoid them. When first entering community college I did not have all of the information that would lead me down the right path. I came into community college blind, and if I could go back into time and give myself advice before the transition it would be to do research. I would tell myself to research everything including the major, and what is needed to be done to transfer into an accredited program. I was mislead due to lack of information and communication amongst my advisor thus setting me back on getting accepted into the desired program of Radiology. If I could go back in time I would advise myself to speak with multiple advisors in order to confirm what the previous advisor has said. I would warn myself to apply to the program before registering, and take the prerequisites while waiting to be accepted into the Radiology program. At my past school I was mistaken, and thought I had to complete the general requirements before even applying to the Radiology program. I had a delayed start in my degree due to lack of information and communication.

College is not about having fun and getting away from your parents rules. Do well in college and your life will be made. A few years of sacrifice can lead to a lifetime of success. I neglected to buckle down and instead ended up joining the military, going to war and getting injured. My life will always have pain. That's where you will be in 10 years if you don't change my choices. You are me. You have the ability to change our life. Get an education. Make that a priority. I am going back to school now. I am making the choice I should have made when I was your age. I still have a chance to make something of myself. If I could go back and avoid my previous choices and save myself the pain I will feel for the rest of my life I would. You have that chance. Now at 29 I am going to college to be a nurse, so that I can help people. Make that decision at 18 instead; let our life be one of helping, instead of one of pain.

I would tell myself to take time to have fun and meet people outside of the architecture school. To volunteer with Buffalo Reuse earlier than I did. To work harder on studio projects, but not to neglect my other classes. There is so much I would love to have done with the community, but never got the chance. To have more of a social life would be the most important advice I could give myself. This would include joining AIAS when I was a sophmore and becoming involved in the organization on a national level. I would encourage myself to enter competitions and work on independent studies with faculty. Making more of a connection with faculty members is something I would encourage myself to do. There is so much I would tell myself the main being studio is not your life and faculty are not just professors.

I would go back and tell my high school self to be more dilligent when looking for schoarships that didnt require sending in my parents income. I would also have told myself to have gone to a 2 year community college so that i could make a better transition study and life style wise, and save a lot of money in the process.

be open to new ideas. do not party excessively, and keep on top of your studies.

I've been exposed to a bunch of diversity and new situations. Some situations not always good, but it has only made me more sure of who I am. I found out who I was at college. I set my eyes on graduating early, and I'm doing it. I worked hard to make sure I could complete in time because I know what I want do with my life and I can't wait for it to begin.

I feel like college was a place for me to experiment and understand more about life, academics and people. It was a great experience and I will apply what I've learned later on in the future.

what i have learned from my college so far is that you can never stop learning. at my highschool i felt it was a waste of time because of the slow pace but once i reached the college leval things began to move so fast, and this i really enjoyed. at this fast pace i feel i will be able to learn much more and apply this knowledge in the real world.

From attending the University at Buffalo, I was able to have a full college experience including both academics and social interaction. There are many majors offered at UB; students here are able to explore all options before choosing their personal major.

In life, I have had multiple experiences, none to match the experiences I have encountered at Buffalo State University at Buffalo. I am an older student, with a family. I currently have a senior that will be graduating this upcoming summer that is looking to attend a college herself. I felt at home, at ease, welcomed, among many other feelings. It was seldom that I felt the need to express uninterest or concern with the procedures, materials, or teacher direction, in the pursuit of my education. I would hope that my child will receive the same abundance of education at the college of her choice. The only disappointing factor of this school I must say is "parking." There is not an enormous amount of parking and bus transportation was always available. It became a customary routine to walk to class everyday; you tend to give up searching for the perfect spot. If this is something that is of no concern, then there is plenty for all to do at this campus.

College is probably the most intriguing experiance I have ever had. I used to attend a small International School in Eastern Europe where I only had four people in my graduating class. Sure I attended up until seventh grade in the states, but I forgot how intense a larger class can be. I have met new friends, and even reconnected with people, hopefully they forgive me, I had forgotten. I learned all sorts of new philosopies that I proudly live by, and have learned about things I didn't even think about. Attending university has enriched my life by giving me something to look forward to everyday, friends who share my interests and will hopefully remain friends with me for a lifetime., and a new worldview (Until my classes, I didn't even know what it was called.). I enjoy returning to my hometown, and like all the new changes. It's been a priceless experiance.

After high school, I didn't immediately go to college like my other peers in favor of taking a gap year in Austria. While there, I participated in German language courses and completed an internship in computer networking. It was challenging learning to live independently on top of learning a new language, but it was exciting to be exposed to an entirely different culture. I met several people from different countries including Macedonia, France, Belgium, and even Egypt! After my year in Austria, I enrolled at Grinnell College, taking classes in biology, music theory, German, and a tutorial required for first-semester freshman. My tutorial explored the border dividing humans and animals from multiple perspectives. This class challenged many previous assumptions that I had about animals. Did you know that an African Grey parrot named Alex could outperform chimpanzees in several tasks? Based on the discovery of animals displaying abilities on par with humans, we explored the novel idea that animals possess a sense of morality. From that we investigated the implications this had for animal rights. Learning about these new ideas and acquiring new skills keeps me hooked. I’m really looking forward to my second semester of college!

Having transferred from a small private school to a large state universty, I have learned that you get what you pay for. Small schools give close attention and professors will go out of their way to help you if you show effort. With small class sizes, it is much easier to know what is expected of you since professors are very accessible. It is much easier to make friends as people are in more close contact. Large universities are affordable but very impersonal. Since lectures are so large, professors only give a general overview of topics, you have to teach yourself details. Labs in science classes like chemistry and biology are taught by students, most are still undergrads, so when you have questions, most don't know how to answer because they themselves don't know the answer.

College taught me to work hard, and that I do not always have to be perfect in everything that I do. I've learned real-life skills through joining a sorority such as time management, decision making, and working with a large group of people to find a solution that serves the majority. I've learned to be responsible for my own actions and to do things on my own. Without moving away from home and meeting the people that I've met I never would have learned the same lessons in the same way, and I also never would have found that I have a passion for Greek Life and Student Affairs around my school.

My three semesters in college has taught me a lot of valuable lessons that will guide me toward a better life. I have learned that college is not an easy time in life. You have to work tirelessly during the process, but it will pay off greatly in the future. In college, I had to change many habits and techniques of studying. I learned the importance of studying class material regularly and not leave all the studying for later. It is also important to start studying for an exam at least a week before the exam and spend as much time as you can at the library to study before the exam. Although it might be tempting to go out with your friends, you have to stay motivated and study when you have to. It takes a great deal of effort to be in college and even though it is difficult, it is worth every effort you put into it. College makes you develop skills and fill you with knowledge to make you an intelligent person. It also prepares you for a career of your interest and makes a difference for the better for you and the world.

My college experience has given me the opportunity to meet a immensily diverse group of people. These people have given me a greater perspective on how different people react to different situations, how culture and religion influence the thoughts and behaviors of individuals and that while every person is different we are all part of a common global community and have a responsibility to our peers. While meeting and congregating with a diverse group of people has given me a great college experience, the knowledge from college coursework has opened my mind to new information and multiple perspectives on subjects that are relevant to being an intelligent and productive member of society. As I continue as a college student I am confident that I will grow into a person that I am proud to be. I will also be a person who is proud to hone the knowledge I have obtained and use it to my advantage and in a way that will benefit my community, my country and my world.

I have been able to get a lot of my core classes and prerequisite classes for other schools out of the way. Their available class times were also very flexible. I was able to take classes online, so that I didn't have to waste any time in a classroom and I could get my work done quickly at a time that worked best for me. They offered classes in the evening and on the weekend, so you could better fit things with your own schedule. I myself have been able to arrange my classes so that I only had to go in two days a week. It was really nice and convenient. If you go and search on ratemyprofessor.com before signing up for classes, you can make sure to end up with a good teacher. The class sizes are nice and all the teachers are very happy to help you if you have a problem with anything. Most classes have an SI, a supplemental instructor, someone who has already taken the class and does free tutoring sessions that are voluntary for the whole class to attend to get help on anything they didn't understand.

College has taught me how to understand that several different individuals come to form a greater, more complex society, affecting the whole through their individual choices and roles in Life. In short, I have come to see how I am part of this "bigger picture." This concept is valuable to me because, in high school, I used to think that my career path, the decision I chose for my future would not leave any kind of impact in society. I believed that no matter what I chose to study, it didn't affect this "bigger picture." But through college, I got to interact with so many different individuals, ranging from single mothers working as nurses to high schoolers aiming at getting a headstart in their futures. In each, I saw what I was lacking: pride. Through meeting such a variety of personal achievements and purposes, I realized that we all contribute to our society. Whether we work as a humble teacher or a famous singer, we are all giving something for the next generation. Through college, I learned that I shouldn't feel ashamed on what I decide to study but that I decide on something and pursue it wholeheartedly.