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The advice I would give is to be prepared. I worked hard in high school, but not nearly as hard as I need to work now that I am in college. It will all be woth it when I am working in the career of my choice one day. Also, I would tell myself to not grow up too fast because these are some of the best years of our lives.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior I would tell myself to be me. I would tell myself to make my decisions for college based on what I want without any other influences rather than making the decisions with other people's opinions in mind. With this said to myself I probably would have made the same decision to go to the University of Delaware, but I would definitely have a different mindset going into college than I originally have.

If I could talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would tell myself that college is a rollercoaster. High school work was much easier and when you get to college you have to put forth a lot of effort so be prepared for that. What is good about college classes is that even though it's a lot of work, the classes are what you are interested in so it makes it easier to pay attention because you actually want to. As for the social aspect of college, get out there and introduce yourself to everyone. All college freshman are in the same boat. They don't know anyone and all want to make friends so just get out there and talk to people, it's the best thing to do. Don't worry about looking or feeling stupid. College is the time of your life to do anything and everything you want to so go for it. Make as many memories as possible because these years just fly by!

learn how to study, stay on top of your work, and learn how to be challenged. learn how to not be lazy.

Don't worry about it. the other freshmen are in the same boat as you! the people you meet as a freshman will become your life long friends. don't hold back. be social, but work hard. Classes matter too!

The first thing I would tell myself was to apply to any and all scholarships available! There's no telling what you may or may not get for financial aide and every little bit you can get your hands on will help. Fill out the ones that are no-essay first to submit them, and then do what you need to do for the other ones. Read the books, write the essays, submit while you can because Seniors in high school have a lot more scholarship opportunity than those who are already enrolled in college, so start now! Then, I would tell them to take classes all year round. It's difficult to go back home in between sessions once you've become more independent, because parents have a hard time adjusting to it. Also, you will accelerate yourself through your courses and you will not lose focus because you will always be in the school mindset. See if there is an option of year-round housing that is supported by financial aide and opt to live there for this reason. You will either graduate early, or be able to even take on another major that interests you!

If I were given the ability to go back in time and talk to my "high school senior self" about entering into college, there is only one piece of advice I could think of to give to the senior me. I would tell myself to branch out more, away from my high school friends. Out of the 250 of my graduating class, 150 of them also chose to attend the University of Delaware. Although I am happy that I have maintain friendships from high school, some of them also made me resist venturing out to find new friends and have new experiences. However, I am fortunate enough to have three more years in which I can venture out and find myself.

Finding the right college is important and it directly affects the students college experience. It can affect whether a student is successful as far being to accomplish their goals. Factors that should be taken in consideration are location, cost, opportunities, weather, and majors. Students should try to visit colleges that they are interested to in to see if the college environment is on that feels as good as it looks on the fan y brochures the colleges send to your homes. The location of the college you go to can greatly affect whether or not you come on the holidays and other family events. It's integral to check the cost of transportation. To / from your college choices. Also if you are city person it is not wise to choose a college in small towns vice versa. It may come as a culture shock to you and make you feel uncomfortable. Another example of this whether is if your use to living in sunny California it's probably not a good idea to attend a school that primarily has cold winters like those in Maine You can only be as successful if you feel that you are in comfortable environment.

In order to find the right college, it is important to do your research. Keep an open mind and make sure you go to visit the campuses. For me, I thought I knew what I wanted until I visited the University of Delaware. The second I stepped foot out of the car I knew this was the school for me. In order to make the most of your experience at you college, its important to get involved, particularly on a big campus. It is great to meet people in your dorms and classes, but the best way to really find a group of people that you will fit in well with is to join in an extracurricular activity. Whether it be a sport, sorority/fraternity, club, or artistic group getting involved in something like this will help to make the campus smaller. I loved my time at UD, but after I joined my sorority it truly made the experience complete. That is where I found the friends that I will keep for a lifetime and who truly understand me and love me. It is the best decision I have ever made, and I would recommend this to anyone.

campus-visit is important, should experience the school ahead before attending.

Trust your gut and don't settle for a school that you didn't want to go to because of lack of money.

There are so many schools in the world, it can be difficult to make a decision. Make sure you visit the college, I think that is the most important part. That really makes or breaks the whole thing. There were many schools I thought were great until I went to visit them with my mother, and then I realized I hated the schools. It's a bonding epxerience for the prospective students and the parents. When you visit schools, something will just click at THE school, and you'll know that's where you want to go. To make your college experience the best it can be, work hard. Work as hard as you can, but make sure you have a good time. It's okay to go to parties and let loose as long as you get your work done, which can be difficult as this is probably the first time the student doesn't have teachers hounding him/her to do his/her homework. Do you work though, and you'll be fine.

I would definitely tell students and parents to make sure they visit prospective schools before even applying. I visited some schools to discover that I loved them on paper but in person they were blatantly not for me. Once you do apply, and even get in, go back and visit the school again. Sometimes you might end up loving the school the 2nd time even more, and others you may not like it anymore. Every time you visit a college you will catch a different view on it. You can talk to different students & find out how they feel about it and will get different tour guides who show you different aspects. The most important thing about making the most of the college experience is going to the school that is best for you. For students, don't let parents or friends influence you. The next 4 years of your life will be spent in one place & you want it to be amazing. I know that for me, when I visited Delaware I knew after 10 minutes thats where I wanted to go. Trust your instincts, because following your heart over your mind will ensure you to be truly happy.

I would make sure that they really take a good look at each college and everything that it offers. Spend the night with a student that goes there, without parents around to really see what college life is like and to get a feel for what the next four years could possibly be like to you. Don't worry about what your friends think of the school or what schools they want to go to. Think for yourself and your future as well as your financial situation to make sure you're making the right decision.

I would recommend that you go on as many campus tours as possible to explore your options. I was unfortunate in this aspect, i chose to go to UD just because it was accessible. Im not at all saying that financial capability should be looked over but this will be the biggest decision up to date in a high schoolers life. It is important to chose a place where you will be comfortable, because comfortability is no doubt a key factor in success in college. The more comfortable you are, the easier it is to make friends and network and find resources that will aid in your success in college.

I believe the most important advice I would give a student and thier parents about choosing the right college and making the most out of that college experience is to experience a day here for themselves. Don't come during visit times when admissions expects potential new students and glorifies the campus for thier benefit. Come on a regular Monday, attend a basketball game or catch the music department's opera for the season. Ask to shadow a student in a class and sit in on a lecture, or a lab. If the student knows someone, have them stay with the student on campus to get a feel for what it's like on a day to day basis. There is nothing more important to the college experience than comfortability. One can never even begin to succeed if they are not completely comfortable with thier decisions and surroundings.

As cliche as it sounds, college is what you make of it. I really had fun in my freshman year of school and it has allowed me to explore the different paths that I might want my life to take. College is a very exciting time, and the right school can help to maximize how exciting of a phase in life it is. I know that the University of Delaware has made me optimistic about my future, and I look forward to my next three years to see where it leads me. I can not stress enough how important it is to take the time to make the right choice regarding what school to choose- I myself chose my school in May of my senior year. However, I do not regret my decision in any way as it has provided me countless oportunities.

Finding the right college is a difficult decision process but it is also an exciting one as well. Students should put a lot of time and effort into looking at schools before they apply to see if the school offers everything they are looking for. I highely reccomend campus tours so you can see if the school is the right size for you or if you like the campus. More importantly though, I believe what makes the most of the college experience is the people you meet while you are there. At colleges and Universities there are students from all over the world, of different cultures, and students who have experienced differnent things that maybe you have not experienced before. I encourage students to go into college with an open mind and reach out to students from different cultures because the amount that you can learn from them is amazing. I also encourage to make friends who are older than you. Do not only talk to freshman but talk to upperclassmen as well, especially those in your major. They have already experienced a lot and can help you and teach you so much. College is a great place to explore.

The most important advice that I have is to follow your heart and do what is right for you.

When choosing a college be extremely careful in not becoming caught up in the superficial things. While there are many aspects which go into choosing the right school besides sports and academics there still needs to be a certain amount of quality. Pay attention to how easily graduates enter the work field and how the majors accurately reflect the types of skills needed for a given field. When making campus visits it is also extremely important to try and get a vibe for the campus. Is there a prominent social scene on weekends or do students pack up and go home? And last but not least ask questions and don't be afraid to dismiss a college as "not for you" even if it was your first choice before you visited. Trust your own instincts because after all its you money and where you will be spending the next (and possibly best) four years of your life!