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I would probably tell myself to be ready to start from the bottom, meaning prepare to not have as many friends as you did in high school and most importantly, this schoolwork is no joke. You actually have to crack open a book, sit down and take the time to study. It's going to be hardwork, but a degree is worth it. You're going to feel like you don't want to be there, but that's your crazy side talking. Hold in there, be strong. You will succeed.

Dear Self, Get as much education as you can done now because it will be more difficult later when you have multiple children and limited time. Go to massage and esthetician school simultaneously. Then as you are working doing that get your BA in Nursing. You will be happy when you have several careers to rely on when the economy changes. Love, Carrie

Hey, Jackob, this is an important time in your life right now and I need to tell you something. I am you from the future and I must tell you what is in store for you. First, when you graduate from high school your friends will not forget you. Second, your going to go through some tough times at Roane State, but they will make you a better man for yourself and those around you. Third, you will be ok financially for school just keep studying and filling out scholarship applications and you will be all right. Now when you transition from high school to college life you are going to meet people that are going to help you along your way. These people will inspire you, make you believe you can go through this tough time, and even pick you up when you are down. These will be your real friends you find. Your advisor will be one of your favorite people and she lets you know when you need to calm down and relax. Just remember what I told you and be who you are, because that is what will make your future and keep you happy.

If I could go back to high school I would tell myself to pick a school that offers the degree in which I want to pursue. Do not change schools even if an opportunity to move to an exotic paradise presents itself. In class, do not be nervous to talk to a classmate and just relax and enjoy every minute of class. Do not be afraid to ask for help and go to tutoring sessions if you start to struggle. I would also advise myself not to skip class because it only hurts myself.

As a high school senior, I was diagnosed with "senioritis." I would excel in my courses, and find myself doing the minimal amount of studying in order to make the grade and call it a day. In college, that is not the case. You have to push yourself like you wouldn't believe, and dedicate a substantial amount of time into making the grade. Every little point counts, and I wish I could have told myself to spend less time socializing and more time working on scholarships and pushing my GPA even higher so I would have more breathing room in terms of paying for school.

So far, I've met a lot of great people, some friends, some professors. This school has everything I need, and it's in wonderful Florida, where the weather is great yearround. I've really grown as I've had the opportunity to get into research, various clubs, and still have time for school and a job.

i have made many friends that i will have for the rest of my life. this school community is very supportive to everyone and has something to offer everyone that attends here.

My college experience at the University of South Florida (USF) was superb. For the first time, I was out of my parent’s household and had to rely on my upbringing to guide me through college. Being a college student taught me to be independent, communicate with people of various ethnic backgrounds, and take on new responsibilities. Most importantly, I learned how to be more open to my colleague’s thoughts and ideas. My college experience also helped me get comfortable working in groups with people I did not know and shape my public speaking skills. In about every class, there was at least one group assignment so that helped me get out of my shell. Lastly, my college experience taught me the value of community service. I dedicated my time conducting volunteer work at schools, senior centers, and academic organizations. Giving back helped me perfect my social skills and become a mature person. In sum, it has been valuable to attend the University of South Florida because I don’t think I could’ve learned the significance of the aforementioned values had I not attended USF.

I came to college to earn my degree and meet new people, because I felt like I had outgrown my small town on the east coast of Florida. All my expectations have been met, but the most surprising, and best part, about attending the University of South Florida is the network of which I am a part. I am what my mother likes to call a "social butterfly," so I never had any worries about making friends who would last. But I never expected seeing the impact I could make on people's lives., as well as their impact on me. I have learned more about myself in the past four months than I have in the other eighteen years. I can make people smile and inspire change by taking initiative to clean up a small patch of grass; I can save many from crying by simply listening; I can change lives by volunteering or being a tutor; and I can see my fingerprints before me, everywhere. So I guess the most valuable experience is my realization that I CAN make a difference, whether it be small or large, because all that matters is that I did and I can.

I believe I have gained many things out of my college experience from growth to me gaining more knowledge to even me gaining lots of independece .College taught me how to be a young adult the beauty of it all is Success.I no longer need that extra push that I did before when I was in high school. Because as a college student you are on your own you dont have mom and dad giving you that extra push telling you hey I need you to get up in the morning hey I need you to eat breakfast.Your are on your own its really all up to you everything is in your hands your either going to get up and go to school and succeed or do nothing and fail.I would say that it has been very valuable to attend here because it has taught me so much from finding yourself and to know when theres a time to play and when theres a time to be serious about what your doing you always be should focused on school you are always going to have people who dont want to see you succeed.