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I believe one of the most important lessons I've learned during college is the following: Don't sweat the small stuff. Throughout high school, I was constantly worried about why I got the "Percussion 2" part in band rather than the "Percussion 1" part, or about getting a perfect score on an English test. While I maintain that it is important to apply yourself in whatever you do and to set your goals high, I believe it is equally important to be happy about what you do accomplish. At the end of the day, you are the one who has to look yourself in the mirror -- not your English teacher or your band director. You are the one who must reconcile your actions with your thoughts. Even if you do get 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on your English test, you must make sure you have learned the material and not just memorized it. Even if you end up with the percussion 2 part, that is no reason to put less time into it. I have learned to to take pride in everything I do, but more importantly I have learned to take responsibility for everything I do-- no matter how small.

The advice I would give myself is to remember that college is a fresh start. It creates a time where you can change who you want to be and leave your past behind. College gives you the opportunity to reinvent yourself as whoever you want to be in the future and it gives you the opportunity to become that person. It doesn't matter where you came from or anything about your past. The beauty of college is that you know no one, you are all in the same boat even though you have never met before. You are all along on the same journey and eventually everyone on the boat will go their separate ways, but some of you, will become life long friends and end up in the same place together.

My first piece of advice is study! Although you already decided where to attend, the last semesters of high school matter. Make sure you don’t give your university a reason to question why they accepted you. Remember, they still have the power to say no. With that said, take every aspect of academics seriously and put all your effort into it.Secondly, have fun! Get involved in school organizations and go to a few football games. If you don’t see how fun these things are now, you might overlook enjoyable activities in college and miss out on great opportunities. Life isn’t all about work. Balancing work with fun is a very useful lesson throughout your whole life.Finally, don’t take your high school life for granted. Although you are excited for college freedom, that freedom comes with great responsibility. Someone isn’t there to hold your hand and guide you as in high school, so learn to make critical decisions on your own and be smart about your choices. Enjoy high school while it’s here, but practice these decision making skills now.Follow these simple steps and the college transition will be much smoother.

I would tell myself the same thing that I tell my sisters now “Don’t let money be your barrier to start college. Money comes and goes, but you are the only one that can decide your future. You can choose to become a better and well educated person, to fulfill your dream of having a great career that no one can take away from you. College won’t be easy, there will be times where you fail and will want to give up, but failure only exists if you give up. That’s why always be the best that you can be, never give up and always try harder at everything that you do, for that will bring great accomplishments in life. Also know that you will encounter great people on your way to success; that will help you through college, these people will be your professors, counselors, peers ect. You will owe a great deal of your success to them because they supported you throughout college and their advice and motivation helped you accomplish your goals. Remember, no matter how big or hard the barriers are keep on trying because YOU will be the change of tomorrow."

If I could go back in time and tell myself what college is going to be like, I would tell myself to study hard. I would tell myself to not get strayed from my path to success. In college, every student there is your competition. A professor once told my class that only half of us will graduate ad then after that only about 1/4 of that half will get a job after graduation. So because of this I will tell myself to make sure that I am one of the person who will graduate and get a job. College is fun but is also serious. It is your life and you don't want to mess it up. As well I will tell myself that although you are a minority and there are those who look down on you for it, you can make a change one day so work hard, stay focused, and be that one person who will graduate and get a job. Be a role model for those who need one. Also learn to make friends with everyone because in the future they will be the one that helps lead you to your success.

School can be about far more than conforming to the business world; it is worlds apart from high school. All ideas are free to be explored, opportunities are here for the taking, and there is a freedom that is found from having enough information to make informed decisions about the world around you. While everything seems monotonous and pointless in high school, you will find your calling in education and will ultimately decide that academia is the one place where you belong. Professors not only tolerate, but embrace unique perspectives and people from all walks of life. While high school teachers view you as eccentric or even combative, this individualism will earn you the respect and support of most every faculty member you encounter in college. Take your time, explore the world, and when the time has come for a change in your life; embrace your future and find the depth of life through your liberal education that you have been searching for so hungrily. Believe it or not, the world not only respects but eagerly awaits your perspective. Adding eloquence to your expression of self will only strengthen your credibility. Your life experience will be your best asset!!!

The advice I would give myself is to not be nervous about the college experience. To not be scared about all the opportunities that are available and to take advantage of them. Other advice I would give myself is to not be nervous about not knowing what I was going to be doing in college because there is plenty of time to figure out what you can and want to do with the experience at hand. It is the best time of your life and you need to take advantage of the great opportunity that is in front of you.

You are responsible for your own education. It is up to you whether you attend class, do your homework, and how much effort you put into the class. It is important to stay focused on your goal; getting a degree. At the same time, it is important to make connections with your peers. These are the relationships that will last a lifetime. Stay focused on your studies but do not be afraid to let go and have fun every once in awhile.

Be prepared to teach yourself in college classes, especially in mathematics. Keep yourself motivated and don't get discouraged, you can do it.

The only advice I would give myself would be to get involved. Getting involved on your campus really makes the college experience. It helps you make awesome friends, and really prepares you for the real world. I have made some of the greatest memories being involved in my clubs, and I wouldn't do it any other way!