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If I could give myself any advice I would tell myself not to get married and move to a different state within a weeks time. Adjusting to married life is difficult enough on its own without having to adjust to a new state and city where you don't really know anyone. Living in a one-bedroom apartment that is under 800 square feet and having no one to talk to other that your spouse creates a very hostile environment where very little studying can be accomplished. I would tell myself to slow down and look at things more carefully. It's ok if I'm not at the new school for orientation. You've been to college before, you can get someone from the school to give you a tour of the campus. Take your time, slow down, make a more solid plan of attack. All of this will help you stay calm and focused on your goal. And do not take the first apartment you see. Look for something where you can have your own space, you will need it.

College is a place of discovery. Aplace to learn both academically and socially. A place to express my opinion and also listen to other opinion. Ap place to expand my horizon of knowledge. A place that my existance is in my hands and what I do with it is my choice. It is a time where I take responsibility of myself. The path I chose to take in life will be defined by how I live my life through college. It is a place to build relationships and make networks with various people. To say all this in a nut shell, my advice to myself would be; Go build and discover your abilities and capabilities in life and have a good time while at it. All the ups and downs you will face in college are part of learning in life, look at the as challenges and not obstacles. I can make a difference.

If only I'd had the knowledge I have now back in my teen years... As a high school senior, I was light-heartedly looking forward to starting my adult, independent life as a college student. I believed it was going to be an easy and smooth transition. And while I made it successfully through the first year, I wish I had been given some more pieces of advice on how to prepare for secondary education. I would have told myself to plan out my college year carefully in order to make the best out of it. Go ahead if you need to use paper and pencil to write out ideas on how to enter this long anticipated adult life the most effectively. Plan how to pay for college and set up realistic goals. I overestimated my financial capability and now I am having trouble finding the money to pay for my education. If I could go back in time, I would have definitely told myself to make more friends and experience all a campus life has to offer. It is all a part of the experience!

Don't settle on going to school where you grew up. Give yourself options, don't listen to everything mom and dad says. They want you to stay home, but you need to do what is best for YOU! You probably won't be ready to move away right after graduation, but give it a year and you will be ready to be on your own, away at an awesome school. Don't be afraid to meet new people, make new friends, but keep your old friends as well. Remember, college is supposed to be fun, but you have to make it fun, no one else can do that for you. Stick with cheer! Don't give up, even if it gets hard or frustrating. You love cheering and you are great at it, never back down. Remember to continue being you, don't change for anyone. You are unique and are amazing, someday someone will see you for who you are and fall in love with YOU! Be prepared to actually study, college is not as easy as high school, you actually have to read the books! Good luck, take care of yourself, make yourself proud! Get it done!

even though having a social life is very important to some people it also gets in the way. You need to have fun but yet focus on your school work also. education is somethings people can't take away from you. stick with college do not ever give up.

I would have told myself to not give up on the idea to go backpacking in Australia by myself after High School graduation. I think that could have really helped me become more independent, much sooner than I did now. I would have told myself to work hard for things you really want, even though people might discourage you on your way to do so. Perseverance and willpower show in the moments you feel you are alone and unmotivated by your loved ones. I would have told myself to renew your priorities every single day. Every day is different and when people need your help, you need to realize what is more important in life. I would have told myself to always be optimistic even when things look dreary. Because having a brighter outlook on things already makes your day easier. These are all things that I have learned during College, and strive to keep close to my heart every day.

Keep doing what you're doing - the GPA that you've worked for and study habits that you've developed will be huge pluses whenever you go to BSU. Keep applying for scholarships because there can never been too many. You'll be happy to hear that BSU devotes an entire building to the health sciences - and take advantage of the library, it's a perfect place to study! Other than that just stay postive and don't worry, college is just like high school but more in tune with you and your own life.

The advice I would give myself if I were to go back in time is to complete school first, then have a family. Also work to pay for school as you go, because attempting to support a family, work and school is very difficult. Finally, I would tell myself that there is nothing hard about the content of classes. I have completed courses that I once considered "too hard". It's the time spent on the class that is difficult, not the content itself. Some classes are more challenging to learn, but they are all learnable.

I would have a plethora of knowledge about college life. I would tell myself that one of the most important things in order to do well in a class is to go to class. I have learned that attending classes helps you learn the material and it is easier to get a good grade. I would also tell myself that I will need a lot of support from family and friends when I get stressed or overwhelmed with school among other things. So far my friends and family have been there for me whether I'm stressed about my academics or stressed about financial hardships. They have helped motivate me to continue with my studies and give me the confidence that I can meet all of my academic goals. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to just enjoy my college experience and live life to it's fullest because I will never get back this time in my life. I would tell myself that I can have fun and do well in my academics, it's all about how I balance my life and that I put school as my main priority.

The first thing I would tell myself is to be open to new experiences, join as many clubs as you can. Discover who you are and what you want out of life. I would tell myself to save money for school it's expensive but worth the cost. You gain so such from the opportunity to interact with people of diferent ages, cultures, and sexual orientation, the perspectives that you gain are invaluable. I would also tell myself to believe in myself, be willing to take chances and make compromises to make the most of the education opportunity that I have. Don't be afraid to be wrong or be willing to stand up for what you believe in. It is okay to be right and ok to be wrong take chances talk in class express your opinion. Make sure that you take note and learn from your mistakes. Challenge yourself to do better, set goals, and ask questions. Never give up on yourself and if at first you don't succeed try, try, try again.