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Have thicker skin and punch those racist a holes at North Georgia in the mouth.

The advice I would give myself would be to work hard towards keeping good grades. I tended not to really care all that much about good grades in high school, and now that I'm a junior in college, I am working really hard to get my GPA back up to a 3.0. I would have told myself that slacking off in high school will not help me once I get to college. I would tell myself that its not always good to just settle with just average grades and I should work towards higher grades and be proud of being able to make good grades.

Pay attention is highschool, and make sure you study because it's a big transition from highschool and college.

If I would go back in time and tell myself as a high school senior what I know now about college life and transition, I would probably advise myself to join a Freshman Learning Community (FLC) and also, during my high school years, to make sure I do more extra-curricular activities as I can. I would advise myself about the FLC because I did not join when I was a freshman and it did hurt a bit. Being a citizen of another country and having about two years of American High School years, I was not totally aware of what college would be like. Therefore, I was a bit set back with the transition to college when I entered as a freshman. Even though the FLC was greatly advised for the in-coming freshman, I did not take a responsibility or feel the need of joining one. So, I would definitely advise myself to join that. Also, with the extracurricular activities, this would have built me a little bit more for college life. In the sense that I would feel more in-group with the "stuffs" going on around campus if I have had the experience in High School.

I would say think about what you really want and don't do something just because. Think about what you would like to do with your life and what career you would want; research it to help make your decision and perhaps go shadow someone in that profession. If you get a job that you love or even like, you'll never work a day in your life. Don't change your school decision just because you met some boy, even if he's "the one". You'll miss your family; it's not that far away to visit. You might wonder what would it be like if you went off to school even for a year to get the college experience. If he's the guy you plan to spend your life with and vice versa, he'll be by your side the whole time encouraging you. Don't ever stop trying. It's going to be tough at times but you'll get through it and do great; don't get discouraged if you get a bad grade. It's not as easy as you think. You have to keep trying and never let it get you down.

The best advice I can give to a parent and/or student is to simply choose a school that fits your educational wants and needs, not your best friend's. Also, do not go to a school just because rumors have been spread about the non-stop parties because partying every night will not earn a degree. The right school is one that offers your major, has clubs and/or organizations centered around that major, and has an inviting, uplifting, and encouraging atmosphere filled with people that share the same goal; to graduate with a degree.

know what field your child wants to study and search for the best school. Always ask your friends about different options.

Leave it up to the student, they know what they want. Do not interfere with their decision, let college be the best years of their life.

Look for a college/university that fits you and not what you think everyone else thinks you should do. It's your life, live it the way you want to. Also look for a school that has a good varity of programs that they are noted for, because you never know if you'll change your mind on your major or if you don't have a major yet..

Go with what you want to do in life, not the cool stuff the school has.