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Moving away from home is not the most important criteria for choosing a college. Staying closer to the existing support of family and friends can provide a far easier transition. You don't have to live at home, but being able to spend time with people you already know can provide relief from trying to integrate both a new learning structure and a new social network. There will be plenty of time to move after graduation, if you still want to.

Dear Kathy, Well, you're not a cheerleader anymore, so what else could you give yourself for a future? Some pointers I would like to give you are: do homework as soon as possible, go above and beyond just what the teacher (now a Proffessor) teaches, prepare for multi-tasking, and set those goals now. I want you to know that even though you have had some hard times with communication, the best way to overcome fear is to experience the pain. You may lose some sleep on exam nights because you want that A. You could spend more time on brainstorming to help with concentration. Always remember that we are treated more as adults, so thinking that you can delve into an "easy life" is not recommended. Classes are harder, but it is so much more rewarding to know I accomplished an obstacle to overcome a problem. It's time to live and believe your life, so get excited!

The best advice I could give myself comes from the immortal Winston Churchill. "Never give in. Never, never, never. Never give in. In nothing great or small, large or petty. Never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense." The reason I choose these words as advice to myself are plenty. I tried college when I got out of high school. It was a duanting task, and I didn't keep up with the work. I ended up dropping out and went from one meaningless job to another. Nearly 20 years later at the urging of my new bride, I enrolled back into school at the local community college. It was difficult at first to make time to study, do the work yet still do my job and keep food on our table. However, I knew that if my wife and kids were to ever have the life that they deserved then I needed to buckle down and get the job done. So here I am; 35 credit hours in and newly transferred to Davenport University. I am bringing a 3.6 GPA while maintaining a full time job. I finally see a future in my future.

To focus on the studies and to not overwhelm oneself with the pressures to out do everyone. If you have to work during college, try to work in the field you are going to, if you don't have to volunteer. Don't have the blinders on towards the school, they are more than just classes and can assist in areas that most assume they know (such as; but not limited to,) financial aid, job placement or job research, advising and more. Take advantage and ask many questions. If you are not a morning person then don't schedule for a 8:00 am class.

Knowing what I know today about college life and making transitions. The advice I would give myself would be to learn all that is possible early on and put forward my best effort to succeed. Be open to constant change and challenges college life may bring. College offers a variety of opportunities for advancement as well as distractions. Staying focused on your ultimate life goal of graduating from college, but at the same time have a fun filled college experience. Never doubt your capability to handle what?s ahead of you whether good or bad. Explore new interests, places and meeting a diverse set of people. Getting a college education right after high school is one best thing a person can accomplish. Getting together with friends and family is fun, but prioritize important tasks with unimportant tasks. Assessing how and what expectations meet reality. Some disappointments or surprises may arise and may require adjusting of reducing your course load, changing majors or rethinking involvements in certain activities. Never overlook problems, academic or personal, for they are better handled early on. Never be too proud to ask for help, communicating is very important in every aspect of our lives.

I would tell myself to stay focus and concentrate on school. Give a moment to myself and if i need help,, I would go talk to a advisor or a couselor. I would visit my advisor often to make sure i was on the correct goal or path with my classes. I would be involved in more school activities and organizations

I would have pushed myself to go to college immediately after high school. It would have been more beneficial for my future to go to school while living at home with my parents, before I had the worries of bills and living on my own. I started working full time after high school graduation, moved into an apartment, and thought everything was great. Little did I know that not having a degree would hinder future employment opportunities. Being a female in an Information Technology field, on the job training wasn't enough. In addition to people treating me different for not having a degree, I always felt like I was lacking knowlege that my college educated co-workers had. Now that I'm a full time working adult, with a family and a home to support, it's more difficult to find the time and money to earn a degree. I would definitely encourage myself to earn my degree before adding the responsibilities that come with adulthood.

If I could go back in time I would probably tell myself to focus better in high school. I was capable of putting up better grades, but a lack of direction in life caused me to not focus. Now that I know what I want to do, I am confident that I would have performed better in high school if I knew what I know now.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college I tell myself to save every penny. College costs a lot of money, but I do not have any to pay for school. I have had to borrow money from my parents, my grandparents, and the bank. Save every penny is the advice I would give myself given the chance.

Dear Lisa, I just wanted to take a moment and talk to you about your exciting new adventure that is about to take place. Something you should always remember is to hold your head up high and be ready for new challenges. You are going to experience a whole new world of freedom that you are not used to. You will no longer have teachers telling you to turn in your work, or get to school on time. This is now your responsibility and it will be very easy to lose focus if you?re not self disciplined. You are going to meet many new friends that may influence you in both good and bad ways. Remember why you are going to college and what your goals are. There will be times when you feel that nothing is going right, and there?s no way you can finish your courses. Don?t give up, no matter how bad it seems. You have a huge support system both at home and school you can count on. The last thing I want you to remember is to have fun and enjoy yourself; this is going to be a journey to remember.