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I would let myself know that college is serious. To stop playing around with education and listen in class. i would also tell myself to fill out all of the scholarships and meet the deadlines. Although it seems like every thing is taken care of there will be a lot of unexpexted cost that have to be tended to immediatly. I would let myself know that i have to improve my study habits because there is no leaning on my friend when im in trouble and they dont take the same class. College is not hard but the work must be done on time and there most likely will not be a second chance if you start slacking for no reason.

Enjoy everything you can. Don't let your high school experience pass you by in the blink of an eye. Pay attention--really pay attention. The more you retain in high school, the better your chances are in the real world and the less likely you are to flunk out of college. Don't take AP classes if you can't handle them; it's perfectly okay if you can't. There is no point taking classes that look good if you can't make the grade. Apply, apply, apply......try and apply for every scholarship you qualify for to get a little extra money--college gets more expensive every year. Absolutely do not wait until last minute to apply for financial aid or scholarships. Most have deadlines and if you wait to long, chances are you won't be able to receive any. Do not take the education you are receiving for granted. Ever.

I would have told him to check out Gutavus Adolphus's tuition again before going to this school because even though he will make good friends here, it is not for him. It's too relgious for a non-religious school and the people, I feel, are not college-ready.

The advice that I would give myself would be to take the ACT over for a higher score. Since I am in college, I realized that the higher the tests scores the more money an indivdual can get from school. I also would tell myself, that as soon as I get to college I need to be more focused on my classes.

You have done a great job in preparing yourself for college. College life is a wonderful experience. Interaction with teachers and other students will be very rewarding for you. The most important thing for you to do is to just keep going. If you get discouraged in the program that you are in find another one that interests you. Do not give up your pursuit of a college degree. You will find that if you do, it will make your work life more challenging down the road. When you are older, you will face challenges such as running a household, being married, and having children. Although these are wonderful things, they will certainly take time away from your school life. My advice to you is to get your degree right out of high school before you enter those other wonderful chapters in your life. In this way, your career will be set and you will have your degree to prove it. Your degree is something that you will always have and it can only help you in your future endeavors. Just remember, if you never start, you will never finish.

I would tell myself that I should do internships and volunteering during the summer so that I can get that work experience that I did not have while my high school year. I would also tell myself that getting into groups and leadership position would hlep me further my career and would also look go to the college recruits. If I knew what I know not I would have done a lot of things differently than just doing nothing at all. I would have experienced life in a new way than just sitting around in a boring house all summer.

I would advise that if you are unsure of exactly what you want to do yet to go to a Community College first and get your Gen. Ed. credits there and then transfer to a college or other school that has the program that you want to complete. Also, I would advise trying as much as possible to advoid to take out loans whether its a Student Loan or other loan, it may not seem like a big deal when you take them out but it does make it difficult if you have to start paying them back before you get a job in the career that you chose and went to school for.

Dear high school senior version of me, You could've done so much better for yourself. You were so worried about "just getting out of there!" and not worried enough about what you looked like to the next people who would be helping you achieve your dreams. Stay focused, do your best and put your absolute best foot forward if you want to see success in your life. Someone will notice, and the hard work you did will pay off in the end. You'll see.

Life is a gift and to take it for granted is a choice thats leads to a life of irreparable consequences. Stay focused, work harder then the next person, and always keep your goals and dreams accessible. Listen to those around you, make mistakes, learn from them, and most importantly always have faith in yourself and to those around you. For if you have faith, you will ultimately have reason to understand, to place judgment, and to obtain knowledge which will ascertain completion of those dreams and goals. "Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law." -Immanuel Kant

Although I have just graduated high school, I am currently attending a summer program at the University. I would tell myself that no matter what you do you must stay focused, driven, and committed. There are many things in our surrounding on college campuses but when starting college or any other new adventure, we must first determine what we are trying to achieve and make that our focus, keep our eyes on that path and be willing to work through all the long days and tired nights knowing that success at what we are working towards. With work and dedication comes a sense of pride and accomplishment and no matter what career path you choose, no one can take that feeling away.

I have gotten a sense of responsibility and independence. Responsibility and independence are need to maintain an adult life.

What I have gotten so far out of my college experience is that you have to balance out the fun and the study. college is actually like high school just kinda easy a little bit you dont really have to study for hours and hours. It has been valuable to attend because all of the hard work will pay out . It will lead you to more opportunity. As opposed to generations of the past, high school graduates today are unable to obtain the number of high-paying jobs that were once available. The U.S. has been transformed from a manufacturing-based economy to an economy based on knowledge, and the importance of a college education today can be compared to that of a high school education forty years ago. It serves as the gateway to better options and more opportunity.

This school has taught me so much in various ways. University of Arkansas Pinebluff has matured my talents and allowed me a chance to open up and express my ideas. My school has made me feel welcome and showed me the importance of responsibility. I am truly prepared for the future to go out and be a productive citizen. Most students dont have the advantage to recieve one on one help from teachers but at my school teachers are able to assist you with as many questions you may have. you in

The biggest thing i have recieved from college thus far is maturity. Being over 700 miles away from has taught me to be very resourceful to say the least. Maturity is an obvious value because everything you do within your life is going to have lesson before you go through it or after your done with it.

College experience has been a boring experience for me but I learn so much out of the experience that I have. I know that it's some people out there that you can really trust. I also notice that fun will arrive later on in life. After you get you education then the fun activities shall arive. Each day I treasured the college life only because I simply know that Im only going to live one time. So hopefully next year I can get to learn more about college life.

My college experience so far has taught me what it really means to be an adult. Being an adult means more than getting away from mom and dad, and putting on high heels. I've had to take responsibility for all of my actions, from staying up late and socializing in the lobby, to choosing to study for an exam hours before I'm suppose to take it. College has in a way forced me to become an individual. In highschool, I could just blend in with my friends but in college students there are looking at you! All of the morals, beliefs, mistakes, and accomplishments that have made me who I am makes it way to the front and everyone sees. Its either sink or swim....I'm an up and coming sophmore and I can truly say that college has taught me that it takes more than the "doggy paddle" to make it out here... I'm thankful for that.

The first piece of advice I would give myself would be to stay on top of my grades. If i had a better high school GPA, it would have been a lot easier to look for scholarships. And to start saving my money wouldn't hurt either. Second, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible, particularly book scholarships because books are indeed expensive. Finally, I would tell myself to start preparing to be more self-disciplined. I'm going to be on my own. Nobody is going to be there to wake me up and tell me to go to class, do my homework, or eat properly. I will have to train myself to do all of that by myself.

No what I know know about college life, the best advice I could give myself would be to get all the information I could on free scholarships. I would stay on my guidance counselor at school to make sure that I have a chance to apply for all the scholarships that are in my field of study. I would have started to work earlier in high school to help save money to ease the burden on my mom. I would focus more on my academics and not take any thing for granted.

I would tell myself to completely avoid credit cards, stay focused on my studies, and save my refund money for a car. I would also tell myself to always be confident about my talents and abilities. Lastly, I would say, stand strong on your beliefs Jenn, you will never go wrong.

One should always strive to go somewhere at their pace. If the programs you are currently taking in high school are higher level AP, IB, or honors courses, you should look into colleges that further challenge you to work hard and earn your grade. Always remember that at the end of the day the decision is yours, not your parents', not your friends, and not your teachers. Although these people can be a great support system and grounds for advice, they cannot follow you to school and do the work for you. You should know just as soon as you walk onto the campus that, "This is it. This is where I want to spend 4 years of my life." Do not settle for anything less or try to impress anyone by doing anything more. The choice is yours and so is the opportunity, so take it.