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Having struggled significantly with depression in highschool, I would have told myself about the friends that I would make and the progress I would see in my spiritual, athletic, academic life. I would have encouraged myself to not worry about the social dynamics since others would be so willing to reach out to me. At the same time, I would have encouraged myself to work harder on developing good study habits to lessen the shock of change in academic difficulty and to save the money I had earned in order to spend it more wisely.

I wouldn't worry so much about being certain what I wanted to do. My career aspirations have been shaped so much in the short time I've been at college, they don't really look a whole lot like they did when I was looking at schools in my senior year.

Just say no. For me, it does not refer to the use of drugs, ibut rather to the amount of social activities you do. Students transitioning to a college feel like they need to be a part of every club, intermural team, and bonding with your hallmates. But there is a point where you need to stop and think about the amount of activities you are doing. College is a time of making friendships and having fun, but it is also a time to develop your mind academically. On this note, do not lock yourself in the library, but balance your time well, so you can look back at your four years with good grades and even better friends.

Find a place that you feel at home. A school that you're comfortable at, yet challenged to grow in a positive direction. Resulting in strong character and responsibility that will carry you through life.

make sure you go and visit the campus and meet some of the students. stay in the dorms, eat the food, go to sporting evernts. really experience the campus. pray about your decision

I would tell them that the choice is theirs. First make plans for after college. Step back and look for a college that will prepare you the best for your plans, and then examine the learning environment, the social environment, the professors, and extracurricular activity. There are thousands of colleges out there. The chances are high that there is a college out there for you. Parents, don't try to keep you kid close to home if they want to go elsewhere. The learning experience they are searching for may require them to go to the other side of the country. Whatever it takes to prepare you for your future endeavors will be necessary. College should also be a great time for building relationships and learning how to be more social. A well equipped, social adult may be the best thing for progression in a work environment, and it can all be part of the college experience. So bottom line, find the school that suits you in EVERY way, and you will be set for life.

Take any classes that you think you might be interested in, expand your horizon and expose yourlself to different diciplines. This is a great chance to learn much from very intelligent and caring professors and you should make the most of it. Find some good friends and stick with them. Dont get cought up in the popularity game and value who you are based on how many people you know, thats meaningless and will just bring you superficial relationships. Get to know your classmates and professors.

Start early when searching for colleges. Look around at schools and apply early decision to the ones you really liked. If you feel like you want to take a year off, don't be afraid to do it. There are lots of options for students who do not want to start at a fourr year university right away. When you look at schools talk to students who are like you and ask them questions about the school. Most of the time current students are the best way to find out what a school is really like.

Look at a variety of choices of schools and universities. Don't settle for just one. Know your options and explore them! Study hard, and understand that college is about learning... not just earning a degree and partying. I'm in my junior year of college, and it's only been this year that I began to truly enjoy learning and studying - not because of grades but because I'm learning! Don't be afraid to try new things and to meet new people! And don't let failures bring you down... once you graduate and get into a career, people don't pay you to just always get things right. They pay you because you will know how to face failures, mistakes, and adverse situations and turn them around for good! View failures as oppportunities to rise up and persevere. That is what will make the difference someday when you're in the real world.

That there are so many options and not to give in to the first one to accept you. To visit them and find out what is most important to the students and faculty. Don't give up easily and i know money is a big deal. I will have a significant debt when I graduate, but I knew it going into it and the education and experiences and oppertunities that I am given at Covenant makes it worth it. I don't want to go to a community college or a night school a couple times a week and wake up one day and realize that my education is the most important thing and it shouldn't be taken lightly. decide...whether you want school solely for vocational purposes or for vocation and a thirst to learn everything possible.