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what i say about my college life? when i was in school i think that now i will be free like bird that can easily fly independently.but i was absolutely wrong it does not happen in my college life .everything going like school nothing i have seen difference in my college life . well, college life is important for me because this is first step towrds my destination: to be professional doctor i know that every college is not like my colleg.this college is strictly prohibited for those students who mess up our college and i think for me, this time is very important for study .i am hard working girl i got first position in high senior college in bimonthly test.being pakistani girl i always dreamed to study in U.S COUNTRY.i cannot afford money to study foreign country as i fulfill my dream as wellas my parents dream.i am living in a very small town of pakistan .but .thats why my parents has send me in this college where i study properly and bright their name by hard working and great struggle .if you give me shcolarship to study in medical university .

I would let myself know about ratemyprofessors.com and advise against taking courses with certain professors, but other than that I believe that so far I have made the best decions I could with the knowlege I have, as I am currently jointly enrolled as a senior in high school and a freshman in college.

Dont drop out of high school! Education IS the tool needed to make knowledgeable, safe, and effective decisions in maintaining a healthy, safe and successful lifestyle. It’s been statistically proven that a person’s education level can even be directly linked to their levels of economic success, anxiety, and/or violence, meanwhile, the consequences of people lacking in education are poor problem solving skills, unemployment, malnutrition, STD’s, poverty, illness, and death. So the myth that education does not apply to daily life is totally false. If you go shopping for items from a supply list, buy them, and then build a project, you have already utilized your Math, English, and Geometry skills! Just imagine how much more you could do with a great education. The possibilities are endless! People need an education to learn how to communicate, manage our budget, and implement plans to build a better future for ourselves, and getting an education is exactly how that can be accomplished.

Well, in my situation I wish i would have perssisted in high school and not have dropped out. Once I realized the mistake I had made I returned to education and recieved my GED in 2008. Now that I am in college I understand the process of high school. The process is to structure so that you can be ready for the real world. But, returning to the question; now that I attend college I would have probably adviced myself to pick up on the techniques that the teachers introduce for whatever subject it may be. In my case my own advice for myself would be on the essay portion. This is because the field that I am going into requiers much writing of reports and such.

First of all, my congratulations go out to for your perserverance. Sticking out the vague busy work of high school is a feat openly celebrated yet rarely understood. As you get ready to live on your own and pursue higher education you undoubtedly have many excitements and preconceptions---this is good, it pumps you up for the challenge. College is a great place to make friends, particularly if you're living in the dorms, partying and socializing opportunities will surround you whether you seek them out or not. This is great, embrace the community. However, do not let it steal your chance to harness energy towards your intellectual goals. Just because you can make it on three hours sleep, does not mean it's beneficial for you in either your learning or relationships. Slow down, budget socializing time---prioritize important friends over partying. Give yourself enough time with your studies that you are not only keeping up, but are able to research, explore, and work in your area on your own terms as well as your professor's. After all---a degree alone will not automatically inform you of all you want to learn. Take ownership of your college experience.

Everyone is nervous and excited along side you. Don't be afraid to get outside your box and try new things. Most people won't know who you are, which gives you a blank slate. Conversations are easy to start at the beginning; all you have to do is ask them their name, major and hometown, and the conversation starts rolling. Take time to study, but also have fun! Professors want you to succeed, but its your responsibility to ask them for help! If you don't know what you want to major in, it's really okay. Most people change their minds. Living in the dorm is a great idea for freshman and sophomores because it's a great way to get involved. Join a lot of clubs that interest you. Don't forget to keep in touch with your friends and family. Exercising, eat healthy and sleep will get you through those rough weeks. Don't go home until Thanksgiving! You have a lot of free time; therefore, you need to set a routine so that you aren't thrown off guard. It is different than high school, but its the greatest four years of your life!! :)

I would tell myself to keep all my options open and to allow people to come into my life without being afraid of meeting a stranger. I would like to venture out beyond a small group of friends and have a variety of people that I would hang out with. Also I would like to make a difference around campus by spreading more school pride and spirit and even get more involved in community service programs. I also would tell myself to get involved with as many clubs as possible because they teach you real life situations that will only benefit me later in life.

I would tell myself to get into more clubs and take advantage of scholarship opportunites.

If I could go back and give myelf when I was a highschool senior advice it would be to work as hard as you can in highschool and to pay attention to small details teachers teach you. These details, although they didn't seem to mean much then, will help a great deal if you can recall them in college. Also, workig hard means good grades and many more scholarship oppertunities. I would ensure that I did my best becuase although I know I tried hard during senior year, I could have tried harder which would make the search financial aid much easier. Struggling to figure out how to pay your way through college, and not knowing if you will be able to return next year soley because of money is a very gut wrenching feeling and makes enjoy the college life much harder.

Don't go so far away from home. In high school, I wanted to get away from everyone and everything at home. I wish now I had the option of driving home for weekend. Now, I have to fly home or drive 14 hours. Living at the beach is amazing but not as amazing as surprising your parents for a weekend visit. Also, don't be in such a hurry. Take your time and really explore all your options before making a decision.