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College is the best adult learning experience one should follow immediately after completing high school. Education is the one thing that no one can take from you because what you learn is embedded in your mind and soul. As a mother of 3 boys, I find it amazing that I am asking my boys for help with math! I am simply amazed at their willingness to assist me with what I've simply forgotten since the 13+ years I've been out of school. My oldest says to me, "Mommy, you're never too old to learn." And with that being said, I should have not waited until I was this old to return to school but it gives me great comfort in knowing not only do I have the full support of my kids but that anything is possible to a willing mind and heart. Amen.

Some advice I would give myself is to relax. The people at college are not going to hate you. I would tell myself to be personable and allow myself to mingle more with my peers. Do not spend so much time holed up in your room. Go out and meet people. There are students on campus who can help you make your way through the ranks and become a respected student on campus. Friends are also a good thing to have. You cannot do it all on your own. Talk to friends when life gets you down. Do not keep it all bottled up inside. Your school work is going to suffer if you do not take time to relax. Relaxing time is key to staying focused and happy. So just allow yourself to talk to people and relax.

I would tell myself to relax, college isn't as scary as it seems. I would also tell myself just to enjoy the experience. College is a time to have fun and be young. College is about managing your time and as long as you can manage your timely efficiently than everything will be okay.

I woul have advised myself to learn how to adapt to a new style of learning. As well I would advised myself to learn how to adapt to a new way of living. In many cases I have experince here that you need to become independent and be able to responsible on your own. If I could go back to high school I would say that to myself. As well if I could go back to High school I would tell myself to be prepared for advanced learning. Now I realize you have to be able to learn at a higher level then you did before. Lastly I would of told myself to prepare to learn how to study which, is something that is required to be sucessful in college.

Throughout my life I have been considered an introvert and usually complied when people ordered me around. The reason being was I never wanted to make enemies because making enemies always ends in a violent struggle and I was never really a fighter to begin with. In the process of my compliance to living under other people's orders I took drugs and started skipping school. As a result of that I had to repeat courses that I otherwise would of passed without a problem, but growing a little bit older I have matured a lot. I now can make social conversations without feeling awkward and I will never again cower down to a level that people feel that they can control me. My advice to my former self would be that it doesn't matter what your social standing is now, but to focus on your education because it would get you further than having current fun with your friends.

Knowing what i know now about college life, I wish I would have known a few things. I would have given myself the advice to first, save money! If i would have been smarter with my finances in high school, I would have been more prepared for the college life. I would also give myself the advice to use my time wisely. Time management is so important in college, with all the homework and tests. The last piece of advice I would have given myself would be to take good notes and study, study, study! Studying is so crucial in college, its not as easy as it used to be in high school.

I think the most important advice I could give myself would be to really open up and just be myself when I moved onto campus. I had a really hard time adjusting and making friends when I came here; I would've told myself to get more involved in the activities on campus. Along with that I definately would have advised myself to work really hard, especially in my english class because I struggle to write. I became a stronger writer during my first semester because I had so many essays thrown at me at once; I never prepared myself for that workload when I was in high school.

There are many things I have gotten out of from college experience. As a Math major and a Computer Science minor, I have enjoyed my student's life a lot. To begin, I have learned in math classes how to solve problem accurately, and I have applied my math knowledge in Computer Sciences classes. In addition, these tools I have learned from my college classes taught me to view the whole life in a different way. I can model real life event in mathematics equations, and it makes life easier for me to grasp. Secondly, as a student tutor, I can explain pretty well most of the college math due to my college experiences. For instance, most of the students in my college like working with as a tutor because they said I have an easier way to compare the mathematical problems to everyday life event. Finally, attending college has changed my life in a good way. For example, I am a shy person, but being among my peers every time and trying to tutor math and help other with programming problems have made one of well known person in my college. I am very glad to have this opportunity.

College has really taught me a lot about myself and my abilities. It made me realize that you need to give every person you meet a chance, they just might surprise you. It also made me realize that unlike highschool, you need some serious focus and determination to get the grades you want and deserve. College has been a life changing time and the trouble I've faced in the past three years has made me a stronger person. The people I've met have become some of the greatest friends in the world and I think I have found good direction in my life in terms of career goals and expectations.

By attending Bridgewater State University I have gained many friends and connections for life. This experience has allowed me to gain the support I need for life and be around people that are as motivated as myself. There are several people around me including Managment professors that have taken an interest in helping me achieve my goals and they will help me accomplish my goals. Even during tough challenges the college experience has given me the tools to succeed and become hands on. Currently my college experience has taught me to be self motivated and hard working. Through the experience of going to college and attending Bridgewater State University, the expectation to do better in life have been raised. By seeking help and involving myself in my environment, I have gained many life skills which include analytical, quantitative and problem solving. The experience has allowed me to take on greater challenges while still maintaining a high GPA. Because of the great learning environment and the professors and faculty that support it, I can enhance the skills I have learned for my life and my career. By involving myself throughout my learning stages I can accomplish more obstacles when they appear.