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I would have to be very careful about the advice I would give. I have lived a good part of a lifetime already. Any change, no matter how small, could have drastic effects on my life now. I have difficulty even hypothesizing with the existance of my children weighing in the balance. I could not bring myself to mention anything that would fix the reasons I did not go the college right after high school. Be that as it may, I would have to take the chance to tell myself that, "Opportunities will present themselves along the way. Do not let fear of failure keep you from trying. It will not be easy but you will find your courage. It is never to late. There is help for you. Your dreams for your career are still possible." My college life will never be what I dreamed of when I was eighteen. But I am positive I will appreciate it so much more now.

If I were given the chance to talk to high school senior self with the knowledge that I have now, I would tell me various things. I would explain that college is incredibly expensive, it would be advised to have a general idea of what field I wanted to go in to, and I would tell me never to let girls get in the way of my education. As a senior in high school, no one ever made clear to me just how expensive college is. I am only at a community college and it is already very expensive. I do not want to put the burden on my parents. I would also sit down and talk to myself about my field of choice. I would help me to decide ealier on instead of wasting time and money on classes that I would not need. Lastly, I would make it clear to myself not to let any girls get in the way of my education. I declined a scholarship so that I could stay with a girl in my senior year of high school. This was probably the biggest mistake of my life. So there you have it.

I graduated high school and studied in college for a year in Taiwan. Before I came to the United States, I knew some information about the University of Massachusetts Lowell because my cousin was a UMass student. UMass Lowell has a convenient campus, and the academics are very good and very flexible. Before I came to this country, I did not have good English skills in writing, reading and communication. I needed to take the ESL courses (English as a Second Language) and took some courses in the community college to improve my English. After, I studied two years in Middlesex Community College, my English improved a lot. To be a college student need has active to learn everything, and it is not like a high school student. A scucessful college student not only good at grade, but also has rich social activities. I am proud of myself because my GPA is higher than other my classmates, also, I have a lot of friends from different country. I think I am almost a successful college student now.

I learned how to become more independent and its really valuable because its helping me to become an adult. If I didn't attend college I wouldn't know how to hold me own and I would probably live in my parents house forever

I came from a very small town in Maine with very little diversity. Certain mindsets, not necessarily good nor bad, tended to dominate its culture. UMass Lowell has opened my eyes to a vastly wider array of men and women from varying backgrounds with different ideas, hopes, and beliefs that a paragraph in a book cannot possibly sum up. I am much less quick to judge an individual for a difference in opinion now than I once was because my own opinions have been changed. I can now understand how there may be a piece of the picture that someone else is seeing that I am not. This has changed the way I look at the world and broadened my appreciation for people and experiences. Most importantly, though, is the passion of the individuals I am surrounded by each day. From my professors to my peers, everyone is here because they love what they do. That is the single most important thing you can ask from a school. It makes whatever flaws are there seem trivial.

I have grown as an individual through my college experience. Being in control of my own and people respecting my decisions made me respect myself much more than I did in highschool. I learned the value personality and discovered my own. If it weren't for college I would have never met most of my good friends. It is interesting going to a new place, one can really redefine themself. I didn't change who i was, i just became more comfortable with who i am, and that changed me. It has been valuable to attend college because of the bonds with not only students, but professors as well. The professors I have encountered have taught me life lessons and forced me to expand my creativity and ambitions. That alone is a great reason to attend college, to expand personal ambitions. My goals were never that high in highschool, however in college you are constantly being pushed into a deeper concept. It is endless what you can be, and college is just a stepping stone in your world of realizing that.

Since my arrival at UMASS Lowell I quickly realize how much was going on on campus and I couldn’t wait to have my part in this enormous movement. And once in the heart of the project itself I quickly acknowledged how many of the organization I was pursuing were all an idea of an individual student. This forced me to try to begin my own club and get an idea moving on campus. I’m currently trying to get an organization for African American individuals

Aside from being exposed to the multiple different races, experiencing staff member who are very supportive, and also a great involvement in the community, my first year in college has been very enlightening. I have realized abilities that I did not know i possessed. For example, Time management is a very important quality that I have obtained this year. Another thing I have gotten out of UMass Lowell as well is this sense of true independence and responsibilty. I am a very determined and hardworking woman, so I enjoy challenges and succeeding in them and also learning from them, and while attending this school, I have gained the ability to truly handle difficult situations demostrated through my hardowk and determination. University of Massachusetts Lowell has truly begun to transform me to a well rounded person.

Among the exhausting number of things I would do if I could return to the past, helping my highschool self assimilate to college culture would be a huge priority. When I was younger, my mind wasn't heading toward the right path. I was in danger of not graduating and had very little motivation. In contrast, I am now succeeding with flying colors; I am in the Honors Program and am maintaining a 3.8 GPA. Once I found myself, after traveling back in time, I would sit him down, pour him a coffee, and ask him to listen to how much more satisfying my life is now that I have gained a sense of direction, drive, and motivation. I would insist that taking on a challenge that requires enthusiasm and drive brings about a higher sense of happiness and gratification once completed. Like climbing a mountain to reach the summit, the climbing is rough and rocky and often littered with fear of failure and the desire to turn around and abandon the goal, but once you reach the summit, the overwhelming joy of looking out into the horizon is an achievement well worth the risk and hard work.

I would offer less advice, and more ask a question. What will you do different? With the number of students persuing higher education on the rise, the acadmic world is more competative than ever before. The unfortunate result is that individual students become less important than retention numbers, graduation rates, and average GPAs. In this climate, what will you do socially and academically to lift yourself above the crowd? More than ever it is the sole responsability of the student to ensure their own success and to avoid the common pratfalls that bury an otherwise inteligent individual. With the limitless variation of personalities and study habits, there is no defined method for success. Each student must determine in their own way, how they will stand out. Thus bearing the question, what will you do different?

Remember why you are in college. You are here to build your future, not to indulge. You will see many around you fall to great temptations on a regular basis. They are only living for the moment, but you are living for the future. This is of the utmost importance especially as a musician. The others are merely wasting their time. Take advantage of your education. Remember that many here have parents they can always fall back on. They will always have roof over your head. You are not like them. Mom and Dad aren't here anymore and your aunt is getting old. Others still children inside but you, by fate, are an adult. Nothing is ever "good enough." Try your hardest, set your goals high. Strive not for merely financial security, but to be somebody. Remember all the things Dad has done in your childhood to push you to be the best. Don't let it be in vain. The keyword here is "greatness." Keep in mind studying abroad and interning at musically related places. Submerse youself in as many positive, and enriching experiences as you can. These things will change your outlook on the world.

If I could go back in time to when I was a highschool senior, I would tell myself so much about getting prepared for college. I would tell myself to look into more college than just the two or three that I did. I would tell myself to go and visit some more colleges and ask more questions. I also would tell myself about looking into more scholarships and to try and apply for scholarships. Another thing I would tell myself is to study for the SATs and not just take them and try to pass them. I would say to focus more on highschool because college is a lot of work and I need to focus.

(LETTER FORMAT) Hey Sam, listen up and listen good! In a few short months your life is going to change immensely. but in all honesty this change is for the better, a better life a better future and a better you. Things are only going to get harder from here so hold on to your good friends and let of bad memories. This is a fresh start you need to buckle down and get yourself organized. You can't account for everything that may happen or that is to come but just make sure to prepare yourself for bigger dreams, and some disappointments but never failure. If something doesn?t turn out right there's usually a way around it so no quitting OK. No matter where this journey takes you remember who you are and what you believe in. Stand firm on how you want to be and don?t stress others opinions! In order for you to thrive in college you have to be able to stand your ground and go after your goals. No one can limit you but yourself.

The researching of college is extremely important as well as knowing one's future aspirations and goals. The important factor in choosing the best college life for oneself is to sit down alone and consider the options. Outside advice can be helpful or harmful when choosing the best place to attend. The best advice and ideas come from onesellf and t is vital to think about interests, career opportunities, and future income as well. One must remember to not allow another's opinion to affect one's own course of action. Everyone has a place and time at which he or she has had his or her inspiration. The importance in life is following one's own ideas and inner instinct. In making the transition to college one should keep not only the mind but the eyes and ears open to the new environment and people. It is okay to try new things within reason and sometimes it is worth it to step outside ourselves and to open up to that person reaching out to us. Reaching out on one's own is difficult but is also worth the effort whether or not it results in a longterm relationship.

Knowing what I now know about college, I would tell myself to always stay focused on your school work. It is possible to have a fun social life and get your work done. You meet so many diffrent kinds of people that you have to have an open mind about a lot of things. The friends you make in college will forever be your friends. You become almost an adult, your away from your parents and do everything on your own. You make the rules for yourself and know your own limits. College is an experience that will change your life for the better.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say give your education everything you've got! There are no limits in high school; join as many clubs and volunteer as much as possible. Go the extra mile! Take those harder courses you were afraid to attempt. In the end, all the hard work is totally worth it. Most of all, embrace the easy flow of high school. Have fun and understand why some teachers are harder on you than others. Secretly, they are the ones who want to see you succeed the most! High school really is the best four years of your adolescence...so make it the most memorable four years of your life.

I would tell myself to save more money, and more importantly start college a lot sooner.

Well i would like to start by saying, the part of the application i put down for what college i am attending. It is not UMass Lowell. I am attending Middlesex Community College, it was not listed. My advice to myself as a high school senior would be never quit school. The regret that i had for taking a two year break from college was a big mistake. I am currently going back to school and I am not sure if i can be mental and physically in that state of mind to keep going. But i will continue and do my best.

The advice I would give myself is pretty simple. Make a schedule, get work done early, and dont live off campus without a job. Making a schedule that you can work with is key. Have a wake up time that works every day; waking up at different times everyday makes the morning rush to class more confusing to remember what you have to do that day and what you need to take with you to class. Doing work early just makes life easier. Instead of going out or hanging out with friends for long periods of time on a Tuesday or a Thursday, take the time to start a paper and make a good dent in it. Everybody waits til the last minute to do their work, but if you have a head start on the work, when you do wait until the last minute, that means less time spent up the night before a paper is due and more sleep! I know living off campus sounds amazing ffor the parties and freedom, but without a job it gets really expensive. You need to remember that you have to feed yourself, pay rent, and clean just like everyone else there.