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I would have only completed one year of LPN Class and went on for my RN. I live in New York, and there are always adds for Nurses. But by Nurses they mean RNs, not LPNs. I completed my LPN, and sat for my state boards. I passed them the first time and then spent almost six months looking for a job! No one wants to hire an unexperienced LPN, it's a liability. It seems that in New York State, LPNs are being phased out. We can only get jobs in Nursing homes, jails, and some doctors offices. Home health offices and hospitals are no longer hiring. I don't regret the experienced I have gained as an LPN, I have worked as a charge nurse on an Alzheimers unit. And I now work in a Correctional Facility.

When I first started college I was worried about what major I should choose. I did not know for sure which one would be best choice. After weeks of worrying about it, I was finally told that it is rare for a freshman to know what their major should be and most change it at least once before they graduate. Had I known this before I started school it would have saved me from worrying too much. At first, the large numbers of students on campus overwhelmed me. Had I gotten into a club or student association, I wouldn't have been overwhelmed. Through the club I was able to see the same people again and again and school did not seem so big. When I was thinking about college, I did not know if I should live in the dorm or at home. I decided to live in the dorm and that was the best decision. Living in the dorm connects me to campus and helps me to meet new people and make new friends. If I could go back, I would tell myself that I had made the right decision, living on campus was the best.

I would tell myself to choose a college that I would love going to and that I would be able to make great friends that I would be able to be friends with for the rest of my life. Never go to a school that you will not like just because it is cheap or for some other reason like that. If you go to a school you love, it will change your whole life for the better.

1. Don't Be Afraid to Talk to People. The Majority of Biola's student body are very nice. 2. Never use a tray in the caf. 3. Go to all of your chapels. 4. Finish your homework. 5. Get all of your campus credit. 6. Get involved. Sure you're paying to learn but, that doesn't have to be the only experience you graduate with. 7. Make friends and keep making friends. These people may be your key to networking when you graduate.

I would tell myself to take more GE classes while at the junior college, and to apply for as many scholarships as possible throughout my years at Biola.

Now that I have made the transition to college life, I would have given myself advice as a high school senior. My advice would be to expect more work and more importantly, to maintain good planning study schedules. In college, these are important because the professors are not having charge over their students' work, instead it is up to the student. In high school, the teachers appoint deadlines and in many cases, continue to remind their students. It is important that I advise myself to be dependent on myself to learn. Although my professors care for my studies and teaching me skills for my career, it is up to me to apply those studies and to maintain a schedule so that I do not fall behind. I am constantly reminding my eight siblings and other young adults of the importance of planning and depending on yourself for studying so that they don't make that mistake.

Wini, I know you have a plan for college and I know you think that what you are doing is smart, but please listen to me. Jump right into your scholarship search; ignore what your councelor told you he is wrong. Scholarships are the single most important first step to going to college. Getting overwhelmed by all of the student loans debt is gonna suck, trust me I waited to long and now look at me. Definitely take that year break after high school to save for college, to enjoy being school free, to explore yourself, to stop and think about what you really want to do. College will be an adventure make sure to grab it by the horns and embrace the butterflies and the nervousness. Now you have to be more responsible and procrastinating will only hurt you in college be careful and be proactive I know you can do it I have seen it. I believe that whatever happens you will succeed. Have fun it makes things less stressful. Good luck

I would advise myself to be prepared mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for the road that's ahead. Be organized in every aspect of my life, but with the flexibility needed when circumstances come. I would advise myself to be open to the wonderful friendships that can occur in college and how to balance those friendships with the academic responsiblities that I would have. Be more God-focused in every area of my life and understand that I am not just pursuing an education for my own benefit, but I am pursuing an education so that I may glorify Jesus Christ in my vocational pursuits.

Trust God with all your heart, He will always be your failsafe. Be nice to everybody and lend a hand when possible, you have no idea what battle people are fighting. Sit at the front of every class and its not worth skipping, that extra game can wait. Plan time for friends, and plan time for books. Whenever in a circle of people you do not know, introduce yourself if no one has already. Kill two birds with one stone, lunch with people are good times to socialize and eat. Its a fresh start to life and do not let anyone rain on your parade. NO GIRLS. At least till after a year. Office Hours are for your benefit and no professor was forced to be one, they want to talk to you. If your borrowing money, your borrowing time. Seek all available free sources and use them. Rest is awesome. Friends will come, so be transparent. Have a high standard and keep it. Respect is so powerful. Your a freshman, doesnt mean anything to anyone but the registrar. Harness initative and passion, channel it as best as possible. No one is going to pay your bills afterward. Only you.

Do not attempt to study around your friends if you are a chatty person: you will end up wasting hours of time where you could've reviewed a lot. Keep your door open a certain amount of hours each day, because it invites people to come in and chat with you. Try and do your laundry on the weekdays, because otherwise you will have to wait until twelve in the morning to wash your clothes. Be open to making new aquaintances: it's much better to hang out with varying groups of people during the week than the same posse everyday. Call your parents at least once a week: they're going to miss you a lot and it's important that you keep in touch with your family. Never subscribe to an indifferent attitude regarding schoolwork: do every assignment you're given, and if you can't turn something in, talk to your professor about it. Remember that you've come to college to get an education, not to get a degree in Binge Drinking 101.