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Do not listen to your parents who tell you that college is evil and will cause you to turn liberal and atheist. Move out and make your own way and don't stay under the cultish religious organization your family is in. College IS IMPORTANT and will help you go far in life. College opens your mind and fills it with knowledge that you never knew was out there. Study hard and push through. The benefits will outweigh any pressures that you have. Be confident and believe in yourself. Do not let anyone stand in your way. Ever.

Wake up, dress up, and walk through your room door. As soon as you walk out, follow a flow and don't rest until enough is achieved to gain a reward. To keep the productive life but not to overstressed and to enjoy what comes; to adjust easily and wing whatever comes our way. Because during our lives, we just live without really knowing any direction we are going in. We might "know" the direction and how to "get" there, but we are never fully prepared for everything that comes our way. So if it is unexpected, take a breath, look at it, and say "I will be thrown off." Keep walking ahead, and only look back to review your mistakes and rewards. One needs to have both study and reflection in life to follow forward. When we walk, when we roll forward, even on one leg, there will always be a need for balance. Keep that balance as you walk through that door. And at the end of the day, that is when we sit to look around and enjoy what had come to past and what awaits ahead.

The first piece of advice I would give myself is to not procrastinate on any scholarships opportunities. As a high school senior, I applied to many scholarships but more would not have hurt. I also would challenge myself to be more involved in the school organizations. My high school was small so we didn't have many clubs, but it would have kept me busy and not as stressed out as I was. For a 17 year old, I should not have been as tense because there was no need for it since I had an immense amount of assistance and support from the staff. I would tell myself that I was smart to be very optimistic about college acceptances and that mentality ensured that I would get into my first choice school. Being positive about life changing events such as college is the mindset to have so you succeed in that next chapter of your life. Overall, my senior year of high school was pretty productive and effective, I entered college feeling well prepared and ready to do an exceptional job. I continue to tell myself as a freshman to stay positive and move forward.

It's okay to be the nerd in the library. Finish your responsibilities, then go out and have fun. Remember the big picture as to why you're in college. You're there to succeed in your classes in order to find a stable job job in order to be financially independent. oh, and also remember to breathe.

Dear High School Diamond, When it comes to having the freedom of going (and not going) to class when you want, don't believe the hype. Attendance is really important to some professors as many of them factor attendance into your final grade, which I had to learn the hard way. This past semester I would have earned an A-, but ended up receiving a B due to attendance. Responsibility for self becomes a reality indeed. I never imagined being in a class with over 100 students and where the teacher doesn't know my name. I've learned that you have to make all initial efforts to do well because if you're not trying to help yourself how can you expect anyone else to? Remember what you came to college for: EDUCATION! Have fun, but don't get caught up in the midst of trying to fit in, rather than being true to who you are. If you're comfortable with yourself then the right people will surround you. Sincerely, College Diamond P.S. I'm so proud of all your accomplishments thus far! Remember to show up, it's the first step to success. Good luck!

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The advise I would have give me is that always ask for help for the professor because if your struck no one will help you and force myself to form study groups because it would help alot and make a huge difference in my gpa.

Making the transition to college from High School was supposed to be one the biggest steps in my life, however, if I had the choice I would redo many things in my High School career. There is a saying that you dont know what you have until it is gone, and for me that saying used to represent what I thought about my future. Throughout High School I was the person that put studying on the bottom of my priorities and having a social life at the top but I now know that was the wrong choice. In a way im glad community college was the only choice for me because it really opened my eyes and made me realize that the future is always changing and that it is never to late to try. If I could talk to myself as a High School senior I would let myself know that education always comes first and to perservere through any obstacle put in my way, furthermore, that the transition to college is tough and to not under estimate or take any opportunity for granted.

Stop cutting class! You are so bright, but you are wasting your time. You are young and want to have fun right now, and you think college can wait, but trust me, the fun can wait. If you don't get focused and start trying, you're going to pay for it later. Go to college right out of high school and get it done in 4 or 5 years or you will spend nearly 10 years of your adult life trying to balance a full time job, supporting yourself financially, and completing a bachelor's degree. You can invest in your future and still have fun, but focus on your future. Life is going to start moving a lot faster than it does now, and before you know it, you'll be over 30 and struggling every day to stay motivated. If you get it together now, five years will be over before you know it, and you'll have so much more to show for it than a job on a resume and a bunch of party stories. And finally, do the reading, ask for help, be social, and apply for scholarships even if you feel doubtful.

Hayley, do not slack off your senior year; you are almost done and graduation will be that much better if you can graduate with honors and wear more sashes to show people how hard you have worked. Study hard and do not let yourself make excuses. You are going to have an amazing college experience one day; don't stress because you still do deserve to enjoy yourself. Order your textbooks early for college so that you are not stuck without your biology book on the second month of your first semester, look up what your college has to offer, and think about getting involved. Also, keep applying for scholarships and try to get a job in the residence halls; so many people seem to enjoy how easy and social the job is. Just remember to have a great senior year and enjoy the time with your family and friends before you all go your separate ways; it may sound bad, but it is a good thing and you will be great in college. Again, enjoy your senior year, but do not slack off! Love, Hayley