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i would say to not wait and hold off collage. you can do what ever you want to even if it's not in the field that you are expecting it to be in trust me you will love the field your about to go on to a journy that will be as wild as you can make it

As a high school senior, I put myself under a tremendous amount of pressure to focus solely on my academics. If I could go back in time and give myself advice, it would be to enjoy my life on a day to day basis and to have more fun. I was too busy focusing on my schoolwork instead of enjoying my youth. I focused on my academic transition to college, but not my social one. I should have learned how to balance both of these aspects in high school. The truth is, this advice still applies to me today and I should take advantage of it while I am still young!

Attending college has been undoubtably the most valuable experience I have ever had. After high school, I left to study abroad for a year to discover who I was and what I wanted out of life. Upon returning, I attended Yeshiva University for 4 years, and graduated with well beyond the required 128 credits. I majored in Psychology, allowing me greater insight into the human mind, and allowing me understand why I do what I do. My studies have allowed my to advance my knowledge of Psychology, and I am currently in the process of applying to graduate programs where I hope to attain either a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology and one day have a private practice where I can provide therapy for adolescents and children who need it. Without an undergraduate degree, I never would have been able to immerse myself in the world of Psychology research. I have worked since my undergraduate experience as a Research Assistant for over three years now, and am currently listed as an author on a research paper in preparation for submission to a Psychology journal.

My college experience is better than I ever expected it to be. Yeshiva University provides the perfect balance of everything. Academically it is very challenging but they always provide activities to alleviate the stress level through out the semester, especially during crunch time. The student life is always happening and they constantly ask for feedback of ways to improve. Professors are very approachable and they have the best interest of each of their students. The social life is amazing and emails are sent out all the time informing the students of the events taking place and providing ways for students to get involved in the school. They provide shuttle services until all hours of the night and the security is 24 hours a day. Each day I realize that I made the right choice by attending Yeshiva University and I could not have asked for a better college experience.

"Time is precious, so grab it. Make a list of what you want in life." I felt 22 was an eternity away when I was 18. I would tell myself to "use time, not waste it." When I think of all the time I wasted on TV and my computer. It's ridiculous. I felt there was always extra time to finish my work. I can't believe how many events and get togethers I missed because I didn't take care of my work that I had countless opportunities to finish. Instead of making new friends, going out, I was cramming. I would say, "Daniel do your work first, make set times for it, truly prioritize, and then have fun." I would say "go out, see the unknown, the adventure, look at it, hang out with it." I held tight onto my comfortable bubble, now I've become used to it. Now I have to get a job and start my life. Playtime is over. I would tell myself " you are constrained by nothing, go out of your bubble to anywhere, you can do it. You only go to college once, use it fully, or forever wonder what if. "

Don't sweat the small things. Chances are, you will end up being happy at whatever school you decide to attend. Transfer is always an option if it doesn't work out. Main things to know for yourself are class size-because that will affect how you learn, and also keep in mind an idea of the school size. Less students means smaller classes, and a more personal connection with professors. People tend to emphasize alot on SAT scores, but those are just arbitrary lines to draw for application purposes. They are not true indicators of college success. Good luck!

Transitioning to college life may be difficult at first, but it just takes a short time until you adjust. There are many benfits of a college degree and going through the college process. Never forget why you are doing this. Never lose sight of your goals and dreams! College is a long and difficult path but that should not discourage you. It should empower you. Imagine yourself successful in your career- it should inspire you to keep going. College also teaches you more than academic knowledge. It teaches you how to be an independent, responsible part of society. It's the first step into the "real world", so try your best to start out on the right foot! Make sure you don't lose sight of who you are, who you want to be, and what you are all about. You are unique and special! Be the best you you can be! Remember to enjoy yourself- these are the best years of your life.. Just don't get carries away! Good luck!

I would insist to myself to take more AP courses, and take my english writing classes more seriously. College for me is difficult because I simply did not build for myself a strong education in highschool, so dont make the same mistake I did. College work isn't really so difficult, It's more time consuming. There is a lot of great things to enjoy and experience and learn in college if you focus on basic skills now and build a strong foundation in writing you will be able to do your work so much more effeciently. Had I learned how to write well, so much of my college work would be done in half the time, and I would be able to participate in more extra cirricular activites and programs that would be so beneficial to my general education. Take AP courses if you feel you can handle the load, because when you get to college you may want to take advantage of so many interesting elective classes that having some required courses out of the way will make it easier for you to handle taking those additional classes. GOOD LUCK!

I would take some AP classes to make college lifwe easier

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