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If I could turn back the clock and talk to my "high school senior" self I would start by saying, "Strap on your seatbelt, girl. You are in for a ride!" My life over the past couple years has changed me so much it is hard to remember the girl I was in high school. I know my "high school senior" self had big dreams and thought everything would fall into place perfectly. I had my whole life planned by the time I was seventeen. I would simply tell myself that I really do not have it planned. My plans are not God's plans. My dreams have not been working out the way I thought they would, but that is okay. It is actually better than okay. The first year of college is hard. Your heart will be broken and you will cry a few tears, but life will move on and so will you. Be passionate about life and life will give you passion in return. You will be great at whatever you do, Abby. Just have a little faith and courage. If you pray for rain, be prepared to deal with some mudd.

I would advise my younger self to apply for scholarships and financial aid, without them I found it very difficult to concentrate on my studies with financial difficulties. As well as communicating with teachers, fellow students and especially counselors. In order to do what you need, knowing, understanding and knowledge is key.

Study hard and establish good study habits early, it can make college much more bearable. Take time to try anything. Be open to new activites and ideas as it will help in making friends and can also give you expierience in areas that you might end up in because most students change their major often. Be open to other peoples advice. Listen. Look for opportunities to gather money for college even if it is only a few hundred dollars. Above all have fun. That may sound counter-productive, but its important to get out and enjoy the college expierience before it is gone.

I would advise myself to do all of my homework on time and make sure I would read and notes on the subject matter each and every night. I would also make sure to study every night to prepare for an upcoming quiz or test and to not cram all of the information given during class into one night before the test. In the end, make sure to have fun but be able to keep your grades up and study daily.

Don't freak out! Introduce yourself to others, try new things, join a club. Remember Jesus is always with you. Go get help for your classes when you need it. The professors and students care about you. Its not the end of the world, its the beginning of something new. There is nothing to fear there. The Lord is your light and your salvation, of whom should you be afraid? Look for all the blessings. This is the first steps to the rest of your own life--go for it!

In order to make the transition smoother, I would participate in more campus activities. Wisconsin Lutheran College's student population is around 800 and you can meet so many new people by attending activities, both on and off campus. I would schedule some more free time into your class and works schedule for these activities. Take along your roommate and get to know the girls from your floor; stop being judgmental of the people you don't actually know yet. Don't go home so frequently; just call home instead.

College is not simply about studying for endless hours in order to academically beat out all of your peers. The life of a college student must instead be balanced in order to shape a well-rounded social, intelligent, and involved citizen. Taking advantage of each opportunity that a college offers, whether the purpose is to unite the student body, better the surrounding community, or to enhance your skills, will result in the molding of solid individuals. Connections between peers should be formed in order to nurture long-lasting relationships, a strong cohesive learning environment, and a friendly, functioning society. In addition, building networks with fellow students and professors will enable you to enjoy learning for life, and eventually, aid you when entering the job market. Sucess is not founded solely on an impressive academic history, but on an ability to connect and work with others in order to further society as a whole.

The first piece of advice I would give myself is to be strong because I know that the first year and a half was difficult. Then reassure myself that I am today who I am beacuse of these challenges, and that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. Even graduating from a four year private college when my parents never went to college. If I wanted to I could be President of the United States I could. Though I don't think I would be very good at that or will not enjoy that, so I will aim for something I love like helping others in my community. Then the final advice I would give to myself would be to enjoy the rest of the years because I would give anything to go back.

Be open with other people to make friends. Study hard and always follow up on schoolwork and reviews. Get a good night's rest and a good dinner every night before a test. Don't be afraid to get out and try new things because you never know how it will be or who you will meet. Also, be smart with money. save it for when you need it and don't use it for superfluous things. Finally, have fun in moderation. Work hard, but don't constantly stress so that you freak out. Conversely, don't get so relaxed that you lose sight of your goal.

I would tell myself not to get too worried about switching schools. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, it was actually easier! And it was not hard at all to make new friends because everyone else was just as eager as I was to have new friends.

Be carefull with the friends you chose dont just hang out with people because you want to belong. Take buisness classes.

I would tell myself to immediately attend college and if it seemed impossible to do so then talk to a guidance counselor. If things were still unclear then talk to friends and even their parents about what to do in order to attend right out of high school. I'd pressure myself to make the highest grades possible to get myself ready to take on this challenging work. I'd do all i could to make sure i would go to a four year college and do all i could to graduate early to begin a life with less struggle. I'd be so determined to make myself better that i'd try ways to study with my self to understand things quicker and better. I would want that advice to last a lifetime and give a vivid picture of what life would be without an education. I would plead and beg myself not to try to have a social life but pursue education as the first priority. I would advise that focus be the key.

When I was a senior in High School, I had only one thing in mind: College. All my effort was directed to my goal of going to a good college, especially Wisconsin Lutheran College, which was my first option since I came to the United States. As an advice to that senior girl, I would suggest her to start having some reading practices. College is all about reading, and I was never a good reader, I never liked it. When I got to college it was a huge challenge, but I could make it through. The transition from high school to college was not as hard as everyone used to say. I went to a dorm school with a high academic level, a good preparatory for college. Every time I go back in time, I feel like I was so ready to go to college that I did not even feel the change. College is wat I always wanted, not only when I was a senior in high school, but since I was little. Going to college and having a carrier is one of my principle values from my parents.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to have faith and confidence in myself. I would tell myself to stay strong during tough times. I would say that the transition will not be easy, but tell myself that I will make friends. I would tell myself that while the workload seems to be never ending, I will not only make it through and succeed. I would encourage myself to become an active student and to try hard in everything that I do. Above all else, I would tell myself to always believe in myself and, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “go confidently in the direction of [my] dreams.”

Remember to excersie! You don't move around much in college and you will gain weight if you don't use the gym every other day at least. Don't be afraid to talk to people and discover their names. Make as many friends as you can so that you have people you can call just to hang out. Do not procrastinate. It will help nothing in the long run. Get things done in a timely fashion so that if you need help you are able to get it.

I would say, "Nathan, be the man that you are and not the man that others want you to be. Always love and show honesty to your future wife because she will always help you and forgive you. Do not be afraid to call home too often. Mom and dad will always love you. Talk to those around you, make new friends, and keep your best friends for life. Follow your dreams and goals because this school will surprise you and help you along the way. Andrew will be your best friend, and talk to Billy before Junior year. Strangely, you will enjoy bioethics, and follow the morals that you have. Other than that, everything will be fine."

I would have to say do not stop at just your associates degree, but to always work towards higher education. The more you know the better you will be for your carreer. (To me this doesn't mean how much money I could make, but in my field, to be able to teach, protect and provide for students that do not have the same opportunities I had.) When you are open and honest with your professors and ask for help, they are there to help and guide you to be the best you can be. The professors do not want to send you into the job market unperpared, they also want to see you succeed and give back to the community and the future of the next generations to come. Lastly I would have to say is work hard and do you best whole heartedly and you will succeed.

I would tell myself to not procrastinate until your senior year with a life changing decision about which college to attend. Since I wanted to pursue Education, I knew that I could have gone to any college in the United States because of the popularity of the profession. However, when I began to research various colleges, I realized that I wanted to attend a school that was smaller and more intimate than a large state university. I never thought about applying to Wisconsin Lutheran College, but after more research and a campus tour, I was ready to make that decision. As a member of the Admissions team at the college, I assist with giving campus tours to prospective students, and I think that it's very positive that sophomores and juniors are coming to the campus to have that knowledge about the school in order to make that decision.

Enjoy every day of your college career. Take your studies seriously but don't take yourself too seriously. Everything passes in time. Once you leave school and get into the work world its pretty much the same thing day after day so enjoy every opportunity to try new things while you are in college and discover your passions!

Before coming to America for an undergraduate degree in Wisconsin Lutheran College, I spent all my life in China. I went to high school in China. High school year is the most stressful period of time for Chinese students, because of the college-entrance exams, which is considered as the most important exams in one's life and can determine one's future. College in China is very different from the ones in the States. Once a student is admitted by a college, they do not need to worry about whether they will be able to graduate. Exams in college are designed for students to pass. However, the education system in America is completely different. Students are graded by their attendence, participation in class, papers and exam results. Some courses have required grade levels. Therefore, if I could go back in time, I would tell myself to keep working hard as in high school, and set certain goals for short-term and long-term and work hard to achieve them.