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Here at Wabash College I am a Chemistry and Spanish double major on the Pre-Med track. A part of the Pre-Med requirements include taking one year in Physics. I never took Physics in highschool so I would tell myself that it would be a great idea to take a course or two with a Physics focus. I also would tell myself to try to be better balanced because grades aren't everything and as soon as those don't go as well as they used, it's helpful to have people and hobbies around you that can pick you back up and keep you going. In college it isn't the smartest student that succeed, its the most balanced person. It's the student that can have fun with his friends, exercise, and then focus on the books when it comes time. College allows one to learn but it is more about developing yourself as a person. Long after college, you're not going to remember what you learned for every test, you're going to remember the times and the struggles that nurtured you to become a successful, well-adjusted person.

I wouldn't give myself any advice. I think the strugle and hardship have improved my being and the lessons learned have become apart of my character. I believe to avoid those lessons would possibly have eased my transition but left me as a worse person.

I would tell myself to get better grades in high school so I didn't have to spend a year of my life at a school I didn't like and work to get better grades to transfer here. I would have told him to get those grades and apply here right off the bat. My antics wasted a bit of money that could have been easily avoided if I had tried a little bit harder in high school.

Remember to study hard and be focused. Don't let others dictate your life but rather choose your own path. Be happy with what you do and don't go for a biology major, go for psychology that is what you really enjoy. So go for it.

i would tell myself that i need to choose a college based on what i want, and to not worry about what anyone else thinks about it. i would say that communication is a very important aspect once you get to college. talk more with your professors and your classmates so you can make a connection with people. and i would tell myself to keep in touch with the friends i had in high school. overall though just be prepared to ride out the tough times, because there are a lot of them. there really isnt any actual way yo can prepare for college life, so just go into it knowing what yourgoing to experienc is probably the best way to go about it. in short just buckle down make friends, and when times get tough just keep moving forward.

I would tell myself that high school really isn't very important after all. It is just a stepping stone to the rest of life. I shouldn't worry about things as much, and just live my life and have fun. Everything will work out in the end some way or another.

I would want students to know that staying for the weekend is very important to determine what campus will best fit them. It is imperitive that everyone finds a school that fits their lifestyle. One should not let anyone else make this decision because only that person will be having the college experience. One should also consider what is their most valued in his or her own life and find something that will challenge those values. When one's values are challenged, he or she will learn what is truely important to him or her. This will either make you stronger in your beliefs or at least give what you hold to be true a good analysis.

It is important that you go to a secular college. Growing up in a Christian school your whole life, you need to get out there to see what the rest of the world is like. What the rest of the world needs. How to meet those needs. Try your hardest to achieve good grades, but don't stress out if you don't get them. What God has planned for you is bigger than any grades you might think you need but can't quite reach. Seek him first and foremost. Of course, you already knew that. And try to reach out to others. Don't be obnoxious -- it's difficult to have a meaningful conversation with someone if you are superficial all the time -- but try to let loose a little when the sun is shining. People don't want a melancholy friend to hang around, but when the going gets rough, they need to know that someone is there for them. Finally, what you are about to do is going to be hard work. In the end, though, you will be a much stronger man. Reach towards that highest ideal to which God has called you.

One piece of advice I would give would be to be open to the amount of opportunities available. Additionally, realize that college school work is more difficult than you will know. The bottom line is get involved in many groups, because this will make the transition smoother and will help you get a good group of friends that you can hang out with. Another thought is realize that you will miss home, which is why you need to make new friends. New friends will help you not miss your old life as much. One important realization is the knowledge that you will change, and the way your react will affect how much you grow and mature.

I would tell myself not to be worried about making friends and learning about campus. Those things come very easily in time. From clubs on campus to mealtime, friendships will come very easily. The other thing I would tell myself is to decide on a college not because friends from high school are going there. Decide on a college because of the professors, the classroom, alumni connections, and how comfortable you feel on campus. Although I ended up making the right decision, I struggled with many of these questions for some time before deciding to come here, so I'd tell myself to look at all the factors, choose the school, and don't worry about it.

Never be afraid to talk to random strangers. Throughout my collegiate experience I've met such a wide variety of people from literally every walk of life. By trying to find something in common (and everybody can share at least one experience), I've not only made connections, but friends for life. Since I'm from out-of-state, I had to make a completely new friend list. Initially, I figured I'd only have a few casual acquaintances. I never thought I'd find brothers. There never was, and never will be any reason to be scared of opportunities. College is the stepping stone to life, and the only way to come out ahead of the game is to be yourself, be engaging, be proud, and to smile frequently. Not only because it disarms people, but also because you could end up on the brochure one day.

Remember that college is difficult and you NEED to study hard.

I would advice myself to take heavy coursework and simultanteously get involved with cocurricular activities because in college you would have to know how to balance your work, corcurricular activities and social life.

I would tell myself to work harder in the classroom which would prepare you for the amount of work you have to do in college. College is more of doing things, such as papers, projects, etc. outside of the classroom and it is up to you to be responsible enough to go to class and get your assignments turned in on time. You do not have your parents there to tell you to do your homework or wake you up for class. Nor do you have your professors telling you what will be covered in the next class. It is up to you to follow the syllabus and do what is assigned for each day. It is also very important to communicate with your professors and let them know if you have to miss class due to being sick or because of a family issue. Professors here are extremely supportive and understanding, as long as you keep them updated. This shows the professor that you care about their class and learning. Going to class, communicating with your professors, doing your assignments on time, and staying focused will help you succeed in college and prepare you for life after college.

"Be yourself, no matter what, and choose only what your vocation leads you to--there is too little time to be wasted on what others think you should pursue. Choose and determine your career path clearly. Chase happiness and job satisfaction, not material outcome--it will come along with success in your chosen area. Choose the college where you can feel free to express yourself in all possible ways. Do not only look for financial support--projects like this one will support you if you manage to succeed in your college career, and success can only be achieved in the environment you can grow within; look for the place you can be a free thinker at. Going to college does not necessarily mean changes--you are not learning how to be the 'right person' or to think in the certain way--you will be learning how to pursue further development of your personality, and introduce yourself to the world effectively."

I wish I would have worked harder in high school to better prepare myself for the academic rigors of Wabash College. My freshmen year was a tough transition, partly because I am a triplet and going to school on my own for the first time was extremely different. I felt I was prepared socially and was able to meet a lot of new friends and join a great fraternity, but it has taken a couple semesters to get used to the grind of academics at Wabash and to stay active in the classroom. I am extremely involved outside the classroom and I contribute this to my experience in high school. Overall, not a lot of changes. I just wish that I was more focused on school.

I would make sure to tell myself to join a fraternity and play varsity athletics. They are an amazing experience that you will remember forever. Also, put your academics in the highest priority and establish a good relationship with your professors. Asking them for advice and help will pay off tremendously and help you enjoy your education much more. Going to the career services department and getting assistance from them will take a load of stress off your back. They are there to help you and it is included in your tuition. They can help you find the job you will love with them doing the majority of work for you. When it comes to a social experience, be sure to listen to everyone and their opinion. You don't have to agree with them, but learning from them and understanding where they are coming from with totally change your outlook on life for the better.

Take writing papers seriously. Listen to my journalism teacher although he talked too much.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school I would tell myself to loosen up. Do what you love and listen to yourself. Dont waste your time living somebody else's life. Follow your heart, and believe that everything will work out in the near future. I would tell myself to continue my passion in art instead of trying to please my family and go into business. I would be sure to remind myself that I am in charge of my own life, not my parents.

Make better time managements, be more active in the classes, and do more meaningful things.