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I would tell myself that college requires a lot of hard work and that although the reward for your hard work is less than what it was in high school, you should still put in the effort. Also I would tell myself that I am not quite ready for Chem105 and to start taking some math courses.

Dear high school senior, Prepare to be up all night, in class all day, and living off of cafe food for the next nine months. Distractions will be everywhere, but this time it's up to you to make the right decisions. You'll have to make new friends and form a new circle. Some of the people you encounter will be there for you and possibly become lifetime friends, others will be around temporarily. The best thing to do is talk to people before you get there and establish some type of relationship the summer before school starts. Pay attention in class because these professors won't care if you make it to class or not. Time management is key to succeeding in college. If you let your assignments build up you'll be staying awake for 30 hours at a time. Enjoy the experience, and learn things inside and outside of the classroom. These should be the best days of your life.

"Never give up hope. You're going to do great things, you just don't know it yet. Don't worry, ever. There's never a good time to worry, you always need to keep your head and heart steady in every situation so that you can make the best decisions; worry gets in the way of making the right choice. Everything happens in its own time, don't feel sad or upset, it's just not time yet. Life is good and is a gift, take in each day and love it. Give charity and accept it when it's offered; people can't be nice or giving if you don't accept their kindness. Never, ever deny your faith, morals, or family. I'm not going to tell you too much, because I'm happy with the way things have turned out, but you'll find your place in this world. I don't have all of the facts, but I'm not worried. We'll be just fine".

My advice would be to go right out of high school while you are in the attitude of doing school. Work first, play later and study hard, get good grades and always do the best you can. One step at a time and you will go far, keep your hard up and hold high standards!!!

Don't be afraid to take hard classes and pick a difficult major. Work hard to do well in school, but don't worry too much about the grades you get. The learning you actually take away from a class is worth so much more than the grade you got. Don't be afraid to try a lot of different classes out to see what you like. Don't be in a rush to graduate, college is such a fun, and exciting time of your life. Lastly, make sure you take time to have fun. It is important to do well in school, but that isn't the only think that is important in life. It is important to make sure you take time for people and to enjoy yourself.

Invest in the stock market. Don't get focused on minor things. Apply to as many scholarships as you can.

Before attending college, I knew about the world around me. I learned from my classes, from my friends, and from my family. But after attending a university for three years, I've learned about myself. I've discovered my strengths and weaknesses, my unique gifts, my likes and my dislikes. I've discovered more fully how I interact with people, how I learn to love others. Because of college, I've discovered that I have an immense love for learning. In high school, I enjoyed doing well in class--I enjoyed doing what it took in order to recieve good marks. In college, I've been given the option of whether or not to go to class--attendance isn't mandatory anymore. And I've found that I love learning about new things. I soak up the information presented to me like a sponge. And as I receive knowledge here at BYU, I thirst for more. As I've focused on myself and my interests here, I've also learned to direct my attentions to those around me. Almost everyone I know here is service-oriented, which makes me want to serve as well. College is wonderful.

A good education and tools to start a good career not a job.

Through my college experience, I have learned to buckle down and work hard. I have also learned that it is okay to be smart. When I first came to college, I was embarrassed about knowing answers and understanding ideas quickly. Now I understand that knowledge is power. I've also learned that adults aren't as unapproachable as I used to think they were. In fact, I suppose I could be classified as an adult myself. I have also learned that is is okay to love learning. I am absolutely fascinated by my major and all of the research I have completed with it. I get excited thinking about going to the library and reading my next book sometimes. It's an invigorating experience, and I love it.

To whom it may concern; I have gotten many things from my college experience these things include: independence, social skills and study habits. After attending college my independance has grown. For example, college has made me more independent from my parents and made me make my own decisions when it comes to how long I should study and making sure my rent is paid along with any other bills. Next is social skills, my college experience has made me go out and make new friends, along with taking the first step in meeting someone new which is usually out of my comfort zone. Lastly, would be my studying habits. Now that I attend college I have a lot more homework so my studying habits have improved and is more efficient. I believe it is valuable to attend college because it has helped me to grow. It has also made me realize some things about me along with being able to attend college I am insuring a great future for myself.