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I would tell myself to take difficult classes in high school to better prepare me for college, regardless of whether or not i would pass them in high school

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Well I did join a sorority but I joined a semester later than everyone else. I came to college not knowing anyone and when I joined a sorority I found my best friends and people who will always be here to support me. If I could go back and tell myself something, it would be to join a sorority when girls are going through formal recruitment. I wish I could have met the people I know now a semester sooner because coming to college not knowing anyone is really scary. I know that if I would have come to school and met these people sooner I would ultimately be happier. I'm not saying I'm not happy now, I just wish I could've met these amazing people sooner.

Do NOT slack off your first year. Set goals for yourself weekly, monthly, and yearly. And NEVER give up on your goals. You are a bright individual-don't let distractions your first year in college steer you off your track to a bright future.

I would tell myself to study more. College is a lot harder then high school. They allow you a bigger degree of control over what you do. I would tell myself to get in the habit of being disciplined to study hard for upcoming tests. I would tell myself everything matters in high school. It all prepares you for college and beyond. I would tell myself to be organized, disciplined, and work, work, work. If you develop these skills in high school then they will carry over into college and make your college career much more enjoyable.

Parents: researching college is a pretty stressful yet exciting experience for your kids. Try not to overwhelm them or pressure them into doing things your way. They appreciate your help and support but this is where they need to grab hold of their independence. Kids: don't let anyone pressure you into thinking or doing what THEY want. This is YOUR future so do what you want. Be smart about your choices, don't go to the biggest party school but then again, don't rule out schools that have a reputation for having fun. Find a good medium where you can have a good education and fun extracurriculars.

Parents and students need to visit college campuses and talk to the students who go there. The student needs to find a school that fits exactly his/her interests and will help him/her reach his/her dreams and goals in life. To be successful one needs to be able to do well in school and achieve everything they aspire to. One also needs to like the campus and imagine themselves going there. Enjoyment needs to come out of not only learning but the campus life as well. A student also needs to check into the extracurricular activities to see how involved they can get on campus. Getting involved by volunteering, sports, or Greek life will impact one's life positively. Getting involved will allow one to get more out of college and to make more meaningful experiences. Parents need to help their students pick a university they will feel comfortable and get the most out of.

go with your gut

Visit. There's no amount of brochures or pictures on websites that will give you the real feel of where you're planning to go. I very extensively researched all the schools I was looking at. I toured at least four campuses, but until I toured the University of Iowa, I wasn't sure where I should go. But after I'd toured the campus, met the professor, and met some of the people, I knew there was no other place I could be. The campus visit was absolutely the deciding factor.

The University of Iowa. ---A Poem This school has a bit of this and a bit of that. College kids intermingling with Hawkeye backpacks and baseball caps. Students seriously studying studiously. And waiting for night class to end, and for football season to begin. Can you hear the laughter, the jokes, the cheers? Of course, Of course as well as the clinking of beers! If drinking and partying isn't what your into There are many different options there for you too... Basketball at the Fieldhouse or Student Government, Staying Green keeping the world clean, Or making sculptures out of cement. Much to do so much to do Professors are there and many friends to be made too School clubs, book stores, coffee shops, golf course At the University of Iowa Pride flies like an eagle... And one thing is for sure: Black and Gold blood runs through the veins of all of these people!