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No matter how fun and exciting the college life may seem, just remember that you are there for one particular reason: to succesfully graduate with a degree. There is so much freedom waiting to greet you once you step on the campus, and it is fine to give it a salutation back. However, you can only endure so much of freedom if you want to keep your priorities in focus. There are numerous distractions in college; some are negative while others can be positive. Many extracurricular groups will encourage you to join them and a plethora of new people will want you to partake in friendships. Just remember, academics come first so limit your activities; do not put too much on your plate. In regards to all the new people, some of them do not have your best interest at heart because they may have different priorities than you. This is when you must become selfish and remember your goals in life and focus on accomplishing them. Academically, some classes may pose a challenge to you, don't be afraid to seek help because it is always there. Excel in academics, be active, and remember you are the focus.

Knowing what I know now about college today. The first thing would to be more open to explore other colleges. When in high school it's about the high profile of colleges that want you to look at theirs only. Also when with your friends tell you that their. Lets say Boston U. John Hopkins, And Penn St. It's tough to think of any thing less. Now after bieng 2 different colleges I see a bigger outlook today. As of today my advice to myself would be to stay clear an focus on what a college has to offer opposed to what I want from a college. I am very happy at the University of Delaware instead of Quinnipiac University.

I would tell myself to enjoy high school more because the work load is much more strenuous in college than I anticipated. I also would take more classes in different subjects to know what I wanted to major in. I know everyone tells students that they don't need to know what they want to major in right away but If you want to switch majors you will probably have to extend college to more than four years.

I would tell myself to really consider the financial aspect of the school (UD) I want to attend. Financially, the school has worked out a bit better than expected, but overall I am still going to rack up a lot of debt. Due to my debt load, I am trying to graduate as soon as possible. I would have also told myself to really consider going to a school in my home state, Pennsylvania. Penn State isn't that much different than Delaware, but with in state tuition it's much cheaper. I just hope that Delaware will be worth all the financial trouble.

Don't be too hard on yourself when you enter college - you don't have to be perfect and it takes time to adjust to a new life.

Start visiting colleges earlier. Apply for more scholarships. Save more money. Pack less for move in.

As a first year college student, it would have been helpful to fully understand the demands of college. Advice regarding course loads, academic planning and study habits would have helped tremendously. I struggled trying to balance the workload associated with all of the introductory classes my freshman year. I was not sure exactly how to be successful in all of these different courses all at the same time. I overall enjoyed my freshman year but with these small tips, I feel as though my overall GPA would be much better moving into the rest of my collegiate career.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself three things. First, I would tell myself to constantly apply for scholarships. I will be coming out of college with about $50,000 in loans. Mind you, I will be working to pay those loans off on an elementary teacher's salary. This fact has caused much stress in my life. I have a job at school because I am personally responsible for all of my spending money (food, clothing, books, etc.) and because I need to start saving money now to be able to pay off my loans. Secondly, I would tell myself that as long as I work hard and do my best I should not worry about wether or not I have a 4.0 GPA. I was a straight A student in high school without much work. When I came to college, I received a few B's and was very upset about it. I now realize that college is much different than high school and that I am doing well with a 3.4 as of right now. (even if I still want that 4.0!)

study hard, pick a four year major, think about dropping the assinine amount of money for this education

There is not much advice I would give myself if I could go back in time to my high school days. I think this is because I would not want to change anything about the way I have experienced college so far. I struggled the first year or so, as most other college students experience as well. I think an important part of college is the unknown. I did not know what to expect when I stepped foot onto my campus, and I had to make my experience great for myself. Nothing came easy and I did not expect it to. As a high school graduate, there is so much excitement know ingthe next step is college, but also so much apprehension surrounding the journey teenagers are about to go. I would not have changed these feelings in any way!

If I were to go back and give myself advice, my advice would to be never to take an assignment as a joke. Take every assignment seriously, and never wait until the last minute to complete it, because in college you won't be able to survive.

I think it's important, particularly as a college freshman, to get involved in the various activities that your college offers. There are many opportunities, ranging from sports to clubs, that are designed to help new students meet people. Taking advantage of these groups can not only help build your social network and support system, but can offer you more opportunities in the long run and open your eyes to new possibilities that you may not have thought of before. I think it is also very important to get to know your professors. While you may feel a little silly introducing yourself in a 300 person lecture, these teachers can help you greatly throughout the rest of your college years. Professors can not only help you in their class, but they may also offer research opportunities, general academic guidance, and can help with recommendation letters and post-college careers. I guess, in all, I would advise myself to explore all the possibilities that college offers. I am currently a junior and still discovering new things and meeting new people. The earlier you start looking, the more opportunities you can have!

When I was a senior in high school, I knew I wanted to go to college, but I did not know the challenges that it brings. I am the first person in my family to attend college, so this was all new to me and my family. Some advice I would give myself would include financial, educational, and social. I have faced many financial difficulties in college that I have learned and still learning to overcome. I have learned the importance of being organized with my finances so that I can budget to pay for college. I have also learned to communicate better with the teachers outside of classrooms so that I can better understand the materials outside of class. This makes a big difference because it shows the teacher that I really care about my education. They are usually very willing to help with the questions that I have, Lastly, I have learned the importance of socially interacting with friends to help relieve stress. Good friends can help carry burdens of each other. I am thankful to have learned these lessons and am able to pass this knowledge to others.

To be successful and put in 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort for everything that I do even if it does not pertain to my major and to be persistent no matter how the situation is.

I would tell myslef to study hard and always go to class. Missing a day of college is like missing 5 days of a high school class. I realize that now so I would make sure I tell that to my "senior" self. Also I would tell myself to be more sociable and open to making new friends.

I would tell myself not to worry so much about choosing a college and knowing that I would be able to grow and make friends no matter what. I would also probably have told myself to think about what I wanted to major in since I came into University of Delaware undecided. I would tell myself to just be myself! :)

I think if I had this opportunity, I would tell my-high-school-senior-self not too be so worried and nervous about becoming a freshman. Because I am the eldest child, I did not have an older sibling to give me advice about becoming a college student. I was was nervous about being away from home and missing my family. Of course I did miss home for a while during the first couple of weeks, but I was able to find some really good people I could relate to. We bonded and I felt very fortunate to make such good friends; they were certainly a good distraction from missing my family. I have a younger sister who is going through the college application process and I am more than happy to help her out. I think she might be nervous about going away to school, but I've been able to assure her that she'll be happy and she doesn't need to be quite so stressed out. I would also tell my-high-school-senior-self that it is not difficult to meet interesting people and everyone is in the same boat.

"College isn't going to be easy!" or "This is nothing compared to college!" ... These are the two things I heard the most from my teachers in high school. Well I both agree and disagree. College is incredibly harder than high school in that it requires you to have a full-time job in order to pay for your degree. On top of that, a one week work load consists of reading 1000 words, writing 2 papers, and studying for exams. What my high school teachers neglected to add, is that the classes are so much more enjoyable. If you have the right study skills, A's and B's are easy peasy! So Miss Brittany, just do what you are doing now and you will be just fine! My only other piece of advice is to steer clear of those kids at UD who drink and party. I know they aren't your crowd but even just having them in your classroom can get your spirits down. You'll see what I mean. Get to know your professors and find a few good friends, and you will have a pretty decent time at UD.

EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK. Going away to school implies a lot of things. It imples making new friends. It implies having to do large amounts of school work. It implies deciding for yourself when to turn in for the night. It implies choosing who to trust and who not to trust. There are going to be a ton of decisions and choices to make. Don't try to exert too much control. Don't be too regimental. Don't be too lax either. When faced with an important decision, remember to ask yourself a few simple questions. Which choice is conducive to my future plans? Am I doing this because I want to do this, or am I trying to fit into a "profile?" Does this choice reflect my values? Does this feel RIGHT? Most importantly: YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE WRONG DECISIONS. Recognize them. Reflect on them. Learn from them. Forgive yourself, move on, and handle it differently next time. Keep a journal. Start studying for exams one week in advance. Eat right. SLEEP RIGHT. Build relationships with your Professors. Argue your points. Participate often. Read the texts. Volunteer often. GO TO CLASS. Smile, it's contagious.

I would tell myself to take a chance, not be afraid to be outgoing and try new things. I would tell myself to let go of the past and who you were and try and start new and see where it takes you, it can't hurt and there's nothing wrong with trying. I would also tell myself to organize my work load from the very begining and keep to a schedule because in the long run it is a good life skill and helps you achieve in your school work as well.