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I would tell myself that the most important thing you can build in college is a network of people that care about your future. One professor that takes an interest in your success can open doors you didn't even know existed. A recent example of this comes from when I was figuring out what I wanted to go back to school for. Linguistics interested me, so I conversed with a few linguistics professors at the University of Minnesota to get a better feel for what a linguist does. During those conversations I started some friendships that are going to help me greatly throughout the rest of my college career. Many of these professors have ties to amazing schools (MIT and UCLA are two examples) and they have already offered to help me get into grad programs at these schools if I wish. They have also offered to show me syllabi for past classes and one professor even lent me books I could study over the summer. It's so hard to predict the power of a friendship. Especially when you branch out and make friends with people that have different skills and stations in life from yours.

With what I know now, I would tell myself to work on my out-of-class assignments when they're assigned. I could get away with that in high school, but now it's a necessity that I complete them with the utmost punctuality. I would also encourage myself to start applying for as many scholarships as I could as soon as I could, because then I might not be having the financial problems I am.

I would give myself the advice to not stress about where you are going to school and what is going to happen when you get there. I was very nervous when I went away being that it was the first time that I had been away. I think I would have enjoyed my first couple weeks of school a lot more if I ust would have relaxed. You will meet new people, some that you will like and some that you will not. I shouldn't have been afraid to not meet anyone because you are constantly meetin new people. I think that incomoing freshman just to relax and enjoy thier time and college and not stress too much about it.

Kellianne, do your homework. Homework seems so simple and mundane but take that extra twenty minutes to fill out the worksheet. Take an hour and read the history text, the study guide, the inside flap of your English novel. It is amazing at how big of a difference something so seemingly irrelvant can make. By doing your homework studying becomes easier and tests make sense! That is an epiphany you should have had years ago, and that you will have in community college, but please, if you can, have it now. Also, Remember to breathe, baby. Tyler not asking you to prom is not the end of the world. Timed ceramics projects, final calculus exams, being late to Ceramics for the first time in your life, etc., etc., etc. are all things you are strong enough to survive. Breathe and believe (in yourself), and you will succeed. I promise. Be nice to everyone you meet. You never know who they are or what they are going through. At this point, everyone is fighting different battles and you have the power to shape a person's view. Please do it well. Positive thoughts, positive energy, positive vibes.

start out well take up to the max credit every simester so you can graduate with ease. make sure you study hard and always give it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and finish your workstudy ontime at least when school is ending so you wouldn't have to stay the summer working it off.

I have gotten many things from my early college experience. I have learned not to be afraid to ask professors questions. They want you to succeed in life just as much you do. I have also learned how to manage my time. In high school, I did not study very much, but still got a 4.0. Now in college, I study as much as possible along with managing volleyball. I was so excited when I earned a 3.95 my first semester. I felt like I accomplished more than in high school. I have also became more sociable since enetering college. I have met people I will be friends with for the rest of my life. I believe attending college was important for me because in order to obtain a living these days, one must have some form of higher education. I have also learned many things about myself, and college has so far been a very eye-opening experience for me.

I have always revered Education as the enveloping Class System in our society. In retrospect; race, religious beliefs, or even financial status can decipher Human characteristics more than Education . Those in our society who have some form of Post-High School Education/Training behind them, I find not only to be more accomplished, sociable and knowledgeable; but also better Citizens. Education, and hence my College experience, has made me a respectable member of society. In addition, College has made me fully cognizant of my responsibilites as an Educator and a role model to my students. However, College is usually not the jovial pageantry displayed by most Hollywood Production Companies these days. For me, it seemed like the Great Red Spot on Jupiter at times. A never ending whirlwind of Emotion with confusion and heartbreak. Yet looking back upon my College years now, I realize I was just "growing up." Through what I learned and realized in Undergraduate School, it help me to understand that this is the way life is. Apexes and valleys. Uphoria and defeat. It's more or less the same for everyone and College helped me comprehend this fact and accept it.

College has really brought me out of my shell and has shown me the importance of education. I've learned so many valuable skills that I know I'll use when I enter the workforce. College has also allowed me to form lifelong friendships.

Before coming to college, I would rarely study and would do homework at the last minute. However, I learned very early on that I would have to change my study habits. I realized that I am paying thousands on dollars to be here and to get an education, so I should try my best to get the best grades. I also realized that studying and homework is important and if I do not do my schoolwork, I will fall behind. As you approach this up and coming school year, I would like to give some advice about the do?s and don?ts of college. The main problem that most new freshman?s come across is that they are not custom to the freedom. However, you have to stay focused on your schoolwork and keep on track. Another problem some freshman encounters is that they put too much time into their schoolwork. College is supposing to a time of freedom, fun and studies.

If your reading this letter that means you have not yet arrived at Bethany College. Now, I know this must seem strange that your getting a letter from your future self but just work with me. Now, first things first, is your roommate situation. Don?t be so apprehensive. The arrangements work out very well. The first months you are here are few, don?t underestimate the course work load. The papers you will be writing will be very interesting, demanding, and time consuming.Classes aren?t so terrible. When your teacher gives you notes, go home, read them, and then review them before class starts. Now,Bethany social life is almost non-existent. The campus is more about making your own fun. The required meetings and social events you have to go to will be very fun but only if you make it so. Take advantage of the schools various options of clubs, organizations, and events related to any topic of interest. You will gain a closely knit group of friends who will be your reason for smiling.Cherish it.It is an amazing experience and the creativeness it takes to make it fun will be worth your while.