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If I had to go back to my high school senior self, I would first tell him about time management! That is one of the most important things about college. I would tell him that he would not have to be at every party because there are plenty of them that will happen later on. There will be other times to have fun than on a night you have a 10 page paper or a presentation to write up. GPA is more important to have than a drink or drugs at anothere party. Another thing that he must truly know is about the life of a greek. After I became apart of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I saw that it was not just about the partying and girls but the business that needed to be done. We are highly involved in the community and also helping out around the school. And last but the most important, ALWAYS fill out financial aid on time! When you don't fill it out it seems as if your life is at an end, and money is nowhere to be found.

I would tell myself to not be so afraid about, everything. College is all about experiencing new things and broadening your horizens. I would tell myself not to waste any time being afraid of life and trying new things. I would also tell myself that its okay to start random conversations with people you don't know. Every person you come across is just one moere opportunity to meet someone who can introduce you to something unexpected. They just might also end up being your best friend in the world. The last thing that I would tell myself is that its okay in college to be the smart one. You don't have to be afraid that someone will mistake knowledge for arrogence and if you know something, share it! In college you will find people who know about things you have never even heard of and the same will probably be said for you so start up a discussion, get your ideas out, and never apologize for being yourself.

It isn't as big of a transition as everyone makes it out to be. The people are different, but just remember that the entire freshman class is just as new as you are. Everyone is trying to adjust to the new year and after a couple days, it doesn't feel new at all. Also, make sure all of the paperwork is filled out way in advance. It can cause really big issues if you do it last minute.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice it would be to listin to the people around me. I would tell myself to fill out scholarships. School is expencive and you will not be able to afford school in the upcomming years. I would also advise myself to study harder and to take the classes in the order that the school suggest.

I would tell myself to make more friends. Academically, I did everything right; socially, I failed miserably. There were many times that I chose to stay home and study instead of going to the movies with friends. I have always been good at making friends but I have always had trouble keeping them. Typically, my friends would get tired of my obsessive quest for perfection and find other friends that would actually spend quality time with them. My four years of hard work paid off; I graduated as the Co-Valedictorian of my class. I graduated without any friends. I tried to be a part of the group photos after graduation, but I could tell that no one wanted me in them. I was alone; isolated by my success. I have made many amazing, lifelong friends in college. Now, I balance my social life and my academics. I have learned that life is so much sweeter when you have people by your side to share it with. As a high school senior, I wish I would have realized the impact that others have on my life. I wish I would have showed my friends how much they meant to me.

Go to community college and take courses that you think that you're interested in.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself be okay with who I was, because I now have a better understanding of the parts of me that cannot be changed no matter who I meet and where I live. I used to think that after I left for college I would suddenly be worried about different things, have a different sense of humor, and want a different type of friends. But I don't. I love having friends that are silly and want to spend the weekends playing frisbee in the park instead of laying in bed hung over. I would tell myself to be okay with being silly, worried about my classes, and obsessed with downloading music magazine. I would tell myself to not be worried about not finding people interested in my music and going to concerts, so that I could be more excited about going someplace full of new people that I have learned from.

I would tell myself that college is not a completely new experience in education, it's just grade 13 with dorms! Most of the people that you spend your Freshman year with are as new and nervous as you are. Be yourself and you will make friends, find your way around, and also find that it is not nearly as daunting as you now think. If you are a committed and excellant student now, you will be the same person in college. DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF!!!!

I was homeschooled all the way through highschool so I have never actually been inside a classroom until I got to college. I was extremely intimidated at first. The classes sizes were so small and the teachers were so nice that I quickly conquered that fear. I believe that I would not have been able to deal with that fear and the fear of public speaking if I had not gone to college. I wanted to get a good job that pays well but that is not possible unless you have some sort of a degree. I chose a degree in the medical field, Radiology. It is a fulltime program so I cannot work. My husband has sacrificed so much for me to be able to go to school. When I graduate I want to be the one to pay the bills while he furthers himslef as an individual. My goal is to be able to help my husband provide for our future family. That is not achievable unless I have a degree. If going to school will allow me to be able to help my family and others, I believe that is the most valuable decision I have made.

I never thought that I could actually grow as much as I have in a manner of a year, especially from all of the rumors I've heard about community college. I took what I had, however, and managed to make the best out of my experience. I now go to local middle schools and inform the students about college, study habits, and time management; I also tutor and mentor them. I am doing things I wish someone would have done for me before advancing to high school. I now have a desire to impact lives and stir up change. I believe that Prince George’s Community College helped me to plant that seed, but I believe I will be able to further myself and blossom at a four year school. Time away from home is the best way to mature into the person you are intended to be. I had to stay home and learn a lot more about myself before gaining that knowledge. The lesson I have discovered from this new path I am on is that one must humble themselves, accept change, and do the best they know how in the situation given to grow and mature.