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Make sure you look at the text book and read the chapters, rather than thinking that going to class will teach you what you need to know. Just because professors give you their slides, doesn't mean all the information is there (and that it will make sense). Study at the library with people studying the same things, and ask plenty of questions along the way. Quiz yourself often, as it will test your actual knowledge and ability to recall information.

I am completely satisfied with how I made the transition, I was born to be a UConn Husky. My advice to future students is to come in enthused. Be excited to be away from your old life, be excited to have the resources and the opportunity to learn from the greatest pool of knowlege you will most likely ever have. It is a wonderful thing to take advantage of your campus, attend as many cultural events as possible, join a fraternity or sorority, run for student government, do service work, study abroad. Enrich your life while you still have the chance! Take advantage of your campus and reap the benefits before we have to go out into the real world and sit in a cubicle for the next thirty years.

I would give myself the advice to not worry as much about the transition. It's not as bad as you think it's going to be.

I would tell myself that I am capable of anything as long as I put my mind to it. I would tell myself that the transition is at times hard, but you have to put yourself out there and take advantage!

I would tell myself that getting your applications in early before the 1st waves of deadlines is very important. Also to enjoy the homecooking before college begins, because it is extremely hard to feed yourself for each meal of each day. The meal plan works for the dorm but eating at the same Dining Room for a whole year can get unbearable. Practice things like doing laundry and cleaning your own house. Never pick early classes when choosing your schedule, and classes too late aren't too fun either. Try and get a dorm that was built or refurbished or remodeled in this decade. Bring a intsrument, books, lots of DVDs. Label everything you have because stealing as well as mooching friends become quite the problem. Try not to get stuck paying for things like cable and internet. School isn't too bad if you can get to class. Rushing may have been something to do if I had a second freshman year.

I would get to know myself better, so it would be easier to show people who i am.

I would remind myself that I *love* science, and my highschool advisor doesn't know what he's talking about when he says I should get into English. Also to sweat the small stuff, and to stay *far* away from online dating.

If I could go back in time to myself as a senior in high school, I would have told myself to stay in JROTC my senior year, and get that scholarship to college. I would have told myself to go for my Veterinary Technician degree, and then apply to UConn. Do your best, that is what really matters, and make sure no matter what you do, that you do it for yourself, and not for anyone else. Please yourself first, because it is your life, not anybody else's. If you don't quite get where you wanted to get, it's okay, and I would remind myself not to get stressed out about a B instead of an A, it isn't then end of the world. My biggest lesson has been learning to RELAX, and try for an A and be happy with a B....as long as I do my best, then I accomplished something!!

I had a great high school experience socially and academically. I definitely felt prepared for college life, but if given the opportunity to tell the "high school Grace" something, I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity possible. The sayings "you only live once" and "life is short" are two things I?ve found to be incredibly true. I try my best to live my life without regrets, but there are definitely opportunities in high school and even during my freshman year of college that I wish I took. It is crucial for any high school student transitioning to college to keep an open mind and to realize the importance of meeting new people and networking. It took me a full semester into my freshman year to start making those connections and for that reason, I wish I knew the value of making new friends ahead of time, so I could have established my social life a lot quicker.

I think I would ask tell myself to really get involved in the community and the school. I always went to football games and other sporting events. However I now understant how important it is to be apart of school activities and make connections for jobs and other future plans. I wouldn't say spend more time on schoolwork because that can only get you so far in life. Even though working hard in school is important, I believe it's more important to see what the world has to offer while still in a school environment. College only lasts a few years and the people that you meet can have a great influence on your life. So it's vital to do everything that you can and if you can't do it find a way to make it happen!

While there is still time during your senior year, apply to as many scholarships as possible. Worrying about where your next tuition check is going to come from can really take a toll on you emotionally and how you perform in school. Also, once you step foot on campus you may feel a little homesick for about the first week or so (it is nice to have someone to call).You are living on your own for the first time?you can go out whenever you want and you don?t have anyone nagging you to do your work. That is fun and cool but you quickly have to learn time management and organization skills?no one is going to remind you of when a homework assignment is due.I recommend making friends with similar interest and that have a similar major. You tend to have a similar schedule and they can help keep you on track.It is extremely easy to get caught up in the party lifestyle. Don?t drink or engage in any drugs. You will regret a lot that you do when under the influence. You do not want to be known as ?that girl.?

Many say that high school was the best years of their lives. That is completely wrong. I've only been in college for 1 year now and it is already so much better than the four years I spent in high school. I have learned to become more independent and responsible. Going back in time, I would tell myself to focus more on school and take my job seriously. College is very expensive but it is worth it in the end. I would let myself know that all those people who mocked me for being diverse in the friends I chose to hang out with were wrong. It's good to talk to people of different backgrounds than myself and I am glad I did not let myself get sucked into the world where it is shameful for an African American to interact with other races. At school, we were told to talk to everyone especially those who we wouldn't normally.

Consider everything, write a list of criteria and don't give up until you've found the matching school. Once you've decided on a school stick with it and get involved in order to make the best of it and force yourself to not want to leave or change schools if thats the case.

There are many important qualities that require consideredation when selecting an appropriate school. First, it is important to find a school that will stimulate you academically and socially. This is important because as a student you want a school that will make you a well-rounded individual. Further, it is important to consider your career plans when selecting a school. For example, if you want to major in business, then you want to apply to schools suited to meeting your career ambitions. Class size is another important factor to consider when selecting schools. This is important because if you don't fare well in larger classes, then you would clearly want to avoid attending schools with 20,000 people. Cost is another important factor due to our current economy. It is important to consider the value of you education you will receive based on what you will be paying. Finally, it is important to pick a school that you like. As you will hopefully become a key component in the school's community, you should pick a school that makes you feel comfortable and successful. If you are provided with a positive environment at school, you undoubtedly will succeed.

A lot of colleges offer similar acedemic choices. I think the key to being happy at school is finding a place you want go to based on the people and the campus.

Use a well established and respected college search engine, such as CollegeBoard.com, to help match colleges with interests and needs. Once you have a few suggestions, practice navigating those university websites so you can do some searching of your own. Visits and tours are a must, but speaking with the current students can also provide valuable information and insight. Take it easy the first semester. By enrolling in courses that are interesting, but not particularly challenging, you can focus on easing the transition from home to college life by developing effective study skills and balancing social life with academic work; a good head start is not only impressive, but confidence building. After the first year, look for opportunities that make learning more fun and exciting. Internships and study abroad programs are beneficial to both those on a career path and undecided majors. Finally, if things are not working out, transferring somewhere else is always a smarter alternative to dropping out: nobody regrets completing a college degree.

Attending college is a very special opportunity. Prospective college students should be sure to visit potential schools and select one that feels like it could be called home. Essentially, college is a student's second home and so it should feel comfortable. I worked as an orientation leader at my university for two summers, and the thing that I consistently told incoming students and their parents was the importance of getting involved in university life. A college diploma is invaluable, but outside of class experiences are a chance for true personal growth and help to shape one's development. I recommend that students take advantage of the different clubs and organizations that their school has to offer.

Be ready to have fun and to learn a lot from the great staff here at UCONN.

Picking the right college is a very personal choice. Help is always needed but in the end it should be the person who is attending the school that has the overall decision on whether to attend or not.

Don't limit yourself to the school that has the highest ranking or is the most prestigious. Each university specializes in something and a school with a lower ranking may cater better to your needs rather than a school of a higher tier. Weight the pros and the cons, and take a chance. You may surprise yourself by picking the best opportunity ever.