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I have gotten out of my college expereance,that if you try your hardest at something you will achive your goals in it. It has been Valueable to attend college to get a heads up on earning a Bachlor's in Education.

I have grown exponentially from my college experience thus far. It's growing up and having fun all at once. I've learned more than I imagined from different people. I've learned better ways to communicate and how to express my ideas professionally and effectively, which will only benefit my future. I'm taking all I can from college, the good and the stressful and I couldn't be more satisfied with my experiences.

The first advice I would give myself is not to go! When I was a senior in high school I was, like most seniors, rather unfocused. Unlike most seniors, that didn't get better once I got to college. I'm rather clever, but that doesn't do you any good when you don't have the discipline to attend class every day, do your homework, and study for your tests. So if I were to advise my younger self on a path for the future, it would be to wait. "Go get a job flipping burgers," I'd say, "get yourself a crappy little studio apartment, and enjoy being young for a while. You know that you aren't ready for college, you're just ready to not be in Hutchinson with your parents anymore. So cut loose for a while, and when you finally decide that college is the way to go, you can do it without fighting against the bad GPA you gave yourself screwing around in college for those first few semesters."

Everything around was alien to me, I didn?t know what my next step should be. I was treading my every step with utmost caution. The excitements of getting close to my goal, the joy of smelling that free air slowly start to sip out of me. Finally when they arrive, I felt like someone ruined my best cuisine, I eagerly anticipated having for such a long time. Every six months, scene is same only the actors changes, of all foreign students arriving in Wichita, some get the perfect start others don?t. From my own sour experience, I wanted to be a change for them and? helping the new international students get their perfect welcome to Wichita State University (WSU) and the Wichita Community. The donation that I made for the earthquake victims of Haiti at WSU was a fulfilling experience. This helped me feel positive towards my life and realize how blessed I am. Watching the world from others eye can be a wonderful adventure. Not seeking fame in the process, just provide selfless service to the university that listened and replied to their call for better education and glorified future. We should always server society.

This is probably the first time in your life that you are going to be on your own. You will probably discover that although you thought you were doing things by yourself as a senior in high school, you were actually leaning on mom and dad a little more than you thought. Don't be afraid to call home and talk to them about your struggles. Take your schoolwork serious, a day before the test is a bad time to start reading the chapter. There is plenty of time to party and do school. Start off by doing school first then party till your work starts to suffer. That is the best way to find the balance. Join a club or two, you might meet important life long friends and in the long run have more fun than a 38th consecutive night at the dance club. Join a community service group. Have fun and don't freak out because your the only one that doesn't have your major all planned out, explore all your options. College is not about learning a trade, it is about an experience, an education,

I would give myself plenty advice for going into college. First, I would tell myself to start researching colleges at the beginning of my senior year and deciding what is best for me. Also, I would tell myself to apply for scholarships because college is not cheap. Those are the biggest things that stand out to me at this point in my college career. I have been working really hard this year, and I wish I would have been working this hard my senior year or just throughout my whole high school degree. Although, I didn't realize half of what I do now, I would say that people live and learn. I definitely learned.

I would most likely telll myself to make the out of my senior years and do any and everything there is to do. Make good memories that well last for ever and don't take for granted the things that's bein givin to you and have fun while you can. When college comes around its time to really foucus and get down to business do what you have to, in order to communicate with real people in the real world. Cause it's crule high school is different from college and you have to be prepared at all times and on your feet. One last thing i would tell myself, which is most important. Make the best out of EVERYTHING, everything. Go to prom go try out for baseball even if your not good at it. Earn as many awards as you can, to prove that you can do anything you put your mind to no matter what people say, even if you can't play the sport, you can say you tried. Do what ever it takes. Again have fun....there's no telling when your going to be able to have fun again! (414)828-9070

I would tell myself to practice my study tactics. Studying for tests in high school is nothing like college. I would also tell myself not to worry about the petty friend stuff. I have met girls in college through my sorority that will be lifelong friends. The girls that I had problems with in high school don't matter anymore and during my senior year I thought life was terriable. I would tell myself not to worry about the boyfriend problems either, I have met the person that I will spend the rest of my life with and I couldn't be happier.

I would have given myself the advice of trying to find out more about scholarships, fiancial aid, and housing. For scholarship, I would have told myself to search the internet for any legitimate scholarship oppurtunities. If I did not recieve any scholarships, I would have taught myself the knowledge of fiancial aid. Fiancial aid allowed me to pay for some of my college tuitions. My parents would have loved to hear about any scholarship or fiancial aid oppurtunities before the deadlines were near. As for housing, I would have pressured myself to move onto campus dormitories. It would have saved me a decent amount of money on gas when I had to commute twenty-five minutes each day. In the dorms, I would have been able to meet a lot of new friends and become much more social than I would have been in high school. Lastly, I would have definitely given myself the advice to become involved in school organizations and activities. The organizations and activities made my experience in college much more enjoyable and relaxing. Overall, I would most likely have told myself that Wichita State University is a good choice for college.

I would say, "The next couple years will define the rest of your life. Try to figure out what you want to do. Try to figure out what will make you truely happy, devlop a plan, and go for it. In the university setting you'll find out who you really are through the rigorous academics, the tempting social settings, and the overwhelming freedom you will experience. Get involved, and meet people. Join clubs and organizations that you'll enjoy. Treat every individual you meet with the respect and courtesy that you would like yourself. Do something every single day outside of your comfort zone. Study, study a lot. Ultimately, take advantage of the time you'll have, because you'll never get time back. So, What do you want to do with your life? What will make you truely happy? What's your plan? Don't tell me, though. Go for it."