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As I come to the end of my community college years there is plenty of advice I would give to myself as a senior in high school. The first thing I would tell myself is to apply for more scholarships instead of relying just on Bright Futures. It is not enough money and you need to apply for every scholarship you are qualified to receive. Also start saving your extra money now instead of spending it on something frivolous. When you get to college and start to go broke, you will be so happy you saved your money when you actually had it! I would also tell myself to not be so nervous. The entire first year of college I was no nervous that I didn’t even bother joining clubs or participating in any activities. But now that I’ve gone through it I realize that I had nothing to be nervous about. They’re fun years full of great times as long as you keep your grades up! Make the most out of these years and try your hardest because they fly by before you know it.

The one thing I would tell myself is "Marlaina, Your college life is truly what you makes of it. Never for a second give up on yourself. No matter how hard it may seem for you just believe in yourself, and know that you can do it. Remember that it is one thing to make it out of college as the smartest girl, but in order to make it in "this world" it is about what you know, and the experience you have to back it up. You can not major in Fun and minor in Education, and expect to make it out of college on top. You will have to work in order to be successful. Whenever you feel down, just remind yourself of the future that you are working towards, and think about how much it pay out in the end when you become that succesfful entrepreneur that you always wanted to be. You should be close with your professors, and have the upperclassmen as your mentors to help you stay on the right path. I want you to always remember, "Many have dreams, but a few turn them into a reality." - You

Start getting the hard classes out of the way. Also ,I’m going to make a goal to finish several harder courses during my freshman year. The longer I put these courses off, the harder college will become. Partying is fun, but I have to remember that I am not in college to stay out all night drinking and partying with people and etc. People including myself have to realize that we are at an institution to get an education so that we can earn a degree and then have a descent career. Adding on, I would always have to speak to my advisor. Before my freshman year of college is over, I’m going to make it happen by sitting down and speak with my advisor. My advisor will be able to tell me if I’m on the right track or if I need to make changes in order to meet my other goals. By doing so, this will help motivate me in all types of ways. I will not fail any courses because if I do, my GPA will look horrible. Making a good impression to yourself and others in your surrounding will be more considerate!

Listen, life is never set in stone. Music Education may be your life long dream, but sometimes your dream can bite you and throw you off guard. Don't stress yourself out about letting loved ones down if your dream doesn't succeed. Just do your best because months down the line, you'll feel better about yourself. You find yourself. You discover a new dream, a dream that leaves you content and proud. You find a dream that makes you feel like all your efforts can make someone else's day happy. So just sit back, relax, and let life bring new color to your world.

You need to be willing to work hard, and have good reading and writing skills. There are a lot of different types of attorneys, so there is room for a lot of different types of people in the law. If I look back at my classmates, they ranged from quiet and studious to outgoing and social. Sometimes people think you have to talk a lot in order to be a lawyer, but that is because what they know of lawyers is what they see on TV - courtroom litigators. That is only a very tiny percentage of lawyers, so it is not really representative of what you need to be like. The top advice I would give myself and to others is having good work ethics!

Focus, time flies!!!! Don't get caught up in the "in-crowd" discover your cultural side, soak up as much as you can! TRAVEL ABROAD! And my new motto for life at 27 is "culture submersion".

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would stress the importance of good study behaviors and taking my classes seriously. In high school it was easy to do absolutely nothing and get all A's and B's, but in college it is a whole nother playing field. Professors aren't there to babysit you and you are not forced to be in college. Professors take their jobs seriously. Most of the time all professors want is for you to strive and succeed in what you do. I would also tell myself not to depend on myself for the outcome, but to rely on God. Matthew chapter six, verses thirty-three and thirty-four state the following, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." These verses have encouraged me throughout my last semester as a college freshman and it is encouragement I wish I had stumbled on previously. However, God's plan and timing will be glorified in the end.

First of all, I would have given myself the advise to slow down in life and seek the bumps along the road. Another advise I would have given myself is to have better listened to my Mother and Teachers in how getting prepared for life after high school was going to be my biggest challenge. As a Hispanic role model, I would have giving myself an advise of maintianing the preserverance, strong, and inspiring role model I had to my hipanic race. Also I would have given my self the advise of teaching my team mates the importance of being a leader in and outside the soccer field as well as to pay attention to the behavior, skills, and knowledge weare taught in high school . Most importantly, I would have given myself more advises that what I have explained above but it does not matter because it is in the past and the only way to really learn all the meanings in life at school, is by experiencing all of your good and bad decisions made within yourself. As Ralph Emerson said," What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

During the beginning of the semester I worried that I would not be able to handle college course. Luckily, I have completed all of my assignments as well as extra-credit. In addition, I have maintained a perfect attendance also. Yet, I am still experiencing a few problems in math, but I’m going to attend tutoring to improve it. Currently I am not staying on campus, but that did not stop me from meeting new people. Many of the students I met are very nice and polite. Though, I still spend more time with my old friends, whom I enjoy the most. There may have been a few times where I should have managed my time. I thought I could handle it, but instead I spent the whole night struggling to finish. Luckily I did complete them all. For this, I learned that college can be much easier when you manage your time well. Now that I know all the campus resources, I will use them to help me for my harder courses. In addition, I will talk with my math teacher to see how I am doing. In conclusion, I really enjoy college life at University of Memphis.

As I advance into my senior year, this question is particularly important to consider. My college experience has been a rewarding turn-around of events. I began my college experience many years before and have now come to a place through my University to feel confident in my ability to succeed. The college experience I encountered has motivated me to continue to pursue my interest and not to stop there. I have come into contact with many professors, interested in my success. I continue to nominate two specific professors who helped open my perceptions to many new concepts and ideas by simply being professional advocates for education to all interested students. I now have the confidence to pursue fields I never imagined I would pursue and continue to pursue education after recieving my Bachelors Degree. I have gotten an immense perspective of the importance of education to play a role in the world. It has been valuable to return to school, despite my circumstances to defeat my circumstances.

I have gained a great deal of responsibility and character academically and socially. I have enjoyed my experience here so much, I have recommended those graduating from high school to highly consider this institution. You will learn skills and academics for life, gain great friends, a chance to join different organizations and make a difference in communities, others lives and around the campus. I feel I've made a bit of difference here at this institution. now, its time for me to pass the torch down to those seeking to do the same.

I have found myself. I removed myself from everything that was familiar to me, and I thrived in my new environment. I find myself learning from instructors who are from different parts of the world, and who want me to succeed in learning the languages that they are teaching me. They try to make sure that every student they encounter learns, and it is because of that insistence that I was able to study abroad this summer in Bologna, Italy. As a foreign language major (triple concentration in French, Russian, and Italian), I believe that it is important for me to study abroad, and my university has ample amounts of programs from which students can choose. I intend to study abroad for an entire year, and my university is helping me along the way.

My college experience has allowed me exposure to a variety of relationships which I would otherwise have not been able to have. From meeting classmates from different backgrounds, to learning and absorbing information from professors with a diversity of experience and to learning about myself and disciplining my daily activity and studies in order to succeed in my classes and college life - all these experiences have been invaluable to me. These relationships and growth will stay with me forever and help me to further my college education and success in life. I look forward to completing my college education and making an impact on other people's lives as my professors have done for me. They have motivated, inspired and encouraged me to continue to learn, complete my college education and make a difference in this world.

I am currently a fresman at the University of Memphis. I have learned so much during my first semester of college. I have made several mistakes but they only have encourage me to work harder. My first couple of assignments I kind of played around and just turned them in without revision. Now I know that I must take everything serious and put in more time and dedication when it comes to doing my work. I have had some great professors and looking forward to meeting my other professors next semester. It has been valuable to attend the University of Memphis because the professors are on your side and is willing to help you make progress to the next stage. Before attending the University of Memphis I can say that I felt as if it was going to be very hard; Instead my college experience has been full of learning things I didn't pick up well in my previous years of school and being able to cope well with not only my professors but the students also.

I have gotten out alot from this experience. I have learned to not procrastinate anymore and value the time that I have for assignments that are due. I have also gained more knowledge about my major, Psychology, and I feel that when I graduate I will be ready to enter the workforce. I feel that the money is worth it to further my education. With the economy not getting any better and employers wanting people with degrees, it is neccessary that I take the steps to getting my bachelor's degree. It is only for the best.

Desiring Anything College has made me really become an open person. Before I was always so shy, now I can express myself without thinking I am going to be wrong. College helped to open my mind. I have learned so much and met many new friends. Attending college will help me get the job I want when I get out of college. If I earn a good education and make good grades, college can get me any where I want to go. I am very happy to have the access that I have to a great college and a wonderful education. Everyone desires to be someone great, with a great college and some effort anyone can become that someone.

I have only just embarked on my college journey, so I have not learned very much academically yet. However, I am learning new ways of thinking. There are different ways of looking at the same issue, and college is opening my eyes to that. Instead of approaching a problem with a one-sided view, it is more beneficial to look at the different aspects of an issue, and try to think abstractly. I also believe that I am forming lifelong bonds with my new friends and professors. I love meeting new people, and my friends and I help each grow intellectually and socially. College is also helping me learn more about myself, not only as a student, but as a person. College promotes personal growth through introspection and interaction with peers and faculty. It is valuable to attend college because it yields great results. It prepares you for future employment by teaching you the skills that you'll need to succeed in life. Besides employment, it helps you learn self-preservation, money management (living on a student's salary), and critical thinking. I definitely recommend college to everyone, though I know that it isn't always accesible due to money.

During my time as a college student I have not only learned many things in the classroom but I have also grown as a person . College has taught me to be a more responsible person. Attending college has been valuable to me in in many ways. It has helped me to grow as a person as well as helping me come closer to achieving my career goals. Every semester I spend in school gets me that much closer to becoming a teacher and helping children learn to love learning,.

knowledge of subject matter, industry trends and friends to find jobs with

One of my favorite aspects of attending college this semester has been the extra credit opportunity in my biology class. This extra credit program is called the Exotic Species Elimination Project (ESEP). It was started by my biology professor in an effort to remove non-native Russian Olive trees from native ecosystems. This is important because the Russian Olive trees are an invasive species and are harmful to the native environment and have "taken over" much of the land where other forage and trees used to grow. Before I participated in this project, I wasn't aware of the damage that these trees have done. I am now able to help my ecosystem by participating in this project with my community. Although I love the ESEP project, my favorite class is Hip Hop. I enjoy it the most because of my instructor, Susie She is the most energetic, fun loving, "go-get life" kind of person you will ever meet. She always has a smile on her face and makes you walk out of class with a smile on yours. Susie has taught me how to dance, as well as, love life and give it your "all".