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If you are serious about going to college and enriching your life. I wouldn't get to caught up in the "little things". Such as, drama, friends, or miniscual issues. The "little things" will fade away and become nothing at all and the "little things" that legitimately mattered will stick with you, such as, old friends. I say this, because life is never permanent, which is why it is important to go to college and secure a stable life for yourself. Not to mention that on your college journey you will discover new friends, memories, and experiences. All of which are worth while and I'd never change it for anything. College helped me transition into responsible adulthood and I believe it is a crucial step that should be taken in everyone's life. Be sure to follow a career that you will enjoy being apart of. If you are unsure about your career choice, I can tell you that it is a start and to persue it anyway. Time will only tell if it is ment for you and you can always alter your choices until you have found the right one. College is a blast! Go for it!

As you prepare to enter college feel free to jump into the field that you think will suit your personality and skills best, but remember that there are a million things that you have not tried or been exposed to yet. College should be as much about experiencing new things as it is about studying and learning, so put yourself out there. Take chances to try new things that you wouldn't normally try. Make friends with people who you might not normally hang out with. The life experiences and the friends that you make in college could completely change your course in a new direction that you never dreamed of.

Given the opportunity, I would most definitely not go back and give advice to my high school self. I wouldn't want to know what was to come. The growth and change entering college is part of the process. However, I can share some lessons I've learned with you. First off, learn how to balance work and play, and learn quick. Part of what makes the transition hard is the responsiblity on yourself as an independent student to make sure your life is balanced. Second, don't let the disappointments get to you. You WILL fail tests and you WILL lose things that you thought made you who you are, but these things are made to make you grow and learn so you can move on in your life. Lastly, once your work is done, don't forget to have fun!

The main piece of advice that I would give to my high school self would be to not lose focus throughout high school in order to keep my grades up. By doing this, I would have had the opportunity to be considered for more scholarships which would have helped in paying for college.

Besides education and knowledge, the network I have formed and friends I have made are invaluable. These are people I would not have met if it was not in college, and these relationships can help me in my future career as well as personal life.

Last year I walked into the University of Arizona as an undeclared freshman. I was overwhelmed with the thought that as an 18 year old, I was supposed to know exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. What was even more overwhelming was the fact that I was surrounded by students that seemed to have their lives completely mapped out. It took time, but during the first two semesters of college, I slowly began to realize my love and enthusiasm for art. I had always known that I liked art, but it took attending college to realize that creating art is what I'm truly passionate about. I've realized that the most valuable thing I've gotten out of my college experience thus far is a sense of what I want to do once I graduate. Knowing what I want to do and being able to set goals for myself to accomplish in the future makes going to school even more rewarding. I have found that I have more drive and ambition to be the best I can be now, so that I can be even better in the future.

I saved money for college throughout my childhood and always knew that it would be a part of my life. I came to my university to pursue a degree in Physiology, but I realized that the education I am receiving extends far beyond academia. I have gleaned a necessity to be open minded, to recognize that challenges should be considered an opportunity for growth, to respect the importance of communication, and sometimes even accept disagreement. Living on my own, I have learned the value of independence and maturity. Immersed in the university environment, I have found the importance of actively seeking to learn both in and out of the classroom. Values I have taken away from my experience thus far will certainly be kept with me for a lifetime. At my university, I have gained the pride of hard work and self-discipline, I have been given the honor of learning from respectable professionals, I have seen the rewards of integrity, and above all, I have been inspired with a chance to develop my own passion in life—to learn about who I am, what I want, and how I can best leave my mark on the world.

My school provided me with the best things in life. I found my wife there, I became an Officer in the Air Force there, and I got a very valuable education there that is second to none. I grew so much while I was there and became a better person because of going to school there. I miss all the campus life now that I am at work but I am thankful for all the great memories that I made there. I have great friends from the UofA now and for life that I always call and I know I could ask them for help if I needed it and I know they would be there. If I could do it all over again I would do it in a heartbeat. The people there are friendly the food is good and the activities to keep you busy/involved are never ending. I recommend this school for anyone.

First My bachelors was 25 years ago, and for me going to collage and getting a degree was never a choice. I knew I had to do it and that was it. I do not understand why kids today think that collage is an option, when it should be an obligation. Today in my late 40's I am in my masters degree at the University of Arizona, and I really enjoy every part of it.

Coming to the University of Arizona from Wisconsin, I have grown as a student, a community member, and an overall person. I’ve learned how to challenge myself academically by taking courses that don’t come easy for me and forcing myself to study for hours just to pass a test. I’ve allowed myself to open up to new people, coming from a high school where I had known everyone since elementary school to a university where I knew no one. I’ve grown as a member of the community; joining Chi Omega sorority and participating in local philanthropic events, such as Habitat for Humanity and working at local food banks. College is a once in a life time experience, and I knew that the University of Arizona was my dream. People questioned the distance, and doubted my ability to be so far from family and friends. But the distance has only made me stronger, and I have not replaced, but found a second family and home here in Tucson - my sisters of Chi Omega. I had always dreamed that this is where I’d be for college, and I’m proud to finally be where I belong.