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If I had the chance to talk to my high school self, I would reiterate advice I received last year from one of my biology professors: having the right attitude about college is the most important aspect of being a good college student. Having the right attitude is impossible without majoring in a subject you are truly passionate in; if you find yourself slacking off because you are not interested in your class material, you should probably think about why you are taking that class, and if it is really something you are interested in. The right attitude is a way of life; it is knowing how to put equal effort into every class, how to participate and discuss topics with your professor. It is knowing that you are not alone and can get help if you just look. The right attitude is something that took me a while to find, but when I found it, my entire college experience was changed.

Upon graduating, I was very apprehensive about entering college. As a high school senior, I decided to take a break from school. Given the opportunity to speak to myself during that time I would instill some confidence in my younger self. I would say, "Of course, college is intimidating, but college is also a place to grow as a person and prepare for a career. For all it's challenges and stresses college is very much worth it. Take the leap." I wish someone had told me how rewarding the college experience can be. I don't know if it would have changed anything, but I'd like to think I'd have taken the plunge into college earlier.

You know all the tools to succeed. I know you can do it! Keep up the good work!

Salutations Past Eric! Congratulations on graduating from high school! Before you head off for college in the fall, I feel I need to pass back to you before you set off.First of all, I want you to ask yourself: are you following your dream? Speaking as someone who has gone ahead of you, I can tell you that if you’re not studying toward something you’re passionate about in college, it will be detrimental to your future. Classes will be uninteresting, and your motivation will go straight out the window. If you’re passionate about what you’re studying, the good grades will come, you will be motivated, and your college experience will be memorable and successful. Next, while studying is important, make sure to go out and mingle with other college students on your free time. Join clubs, participate in nightly activities, or anything that will get you in contact with other people. You’ll be surprised at how many other like minded friends you’ll make, and those friendships will last a lifetime. Lastly, stay active. Never stop learning, doing, laughing, and being creative. You never know what you may encounter in your journeys in college!

Although Eastern wasn't your top choice, it's a great school. It's close to home so you can go back whenever you want, but it's not too close, so you still get the eperience of going away. The teachers and other students are great, and you will learn a lot.

As a high school senior I was nurvose to attend college. I was afraid to go far away to school because of the close bond that my family and I share. I now know that being away from home is not as scary as people make it out to be. I would encourage myself to look into further schools down south. I love the warm weather but I was too afraid to pick as school far away. That is my one regret as a highschool senior. I should have went into an indepth search and researched schools that were in a warmer climate. Making friends is easy. All college freshmen are in the same boat as you are. hardly anyone knows people and they are all in a search for friends. I would tell myself that making friends is a fun and easy experience and to never hold back.

The advice that I would give myself is that i should have applied for scholarships because I didn't have that much money for myself to pay for college. Also, another advice I would give myself is that I should go to college workshops so the transition from being a high school student to becoming a college student will be much easier. Lastly, the last advice I would give myself is that by being a college student you have to make yourself be on a budget because it is hard to support yourself financially while in college. If I knew those things when I was a high school senior, it would have been an easier transition for me from being a high school senior to a college student.

I would probably tell myself to join in a bunch of clubs the second I walk onto campus. Although it is a small school here, it would benefit me more if I had tried harder to become more involved in campus activities. Making friends is never easy and neither is starting over from the comfort and security from high school, so I would also tell myself not to panic too much and to become involved in order to make friends.

I believe the decisions we make shape us as individuals as we embark on our path in life. As humans we learn from our mistakes, therefore the road less traveled by isn't necessarily the wrong path, but your own. If I could go back in time, I would teach myself that my brain is my most valuable asset and its ability is limitless. I would tell myself that change is hard, especially when your a teenager and to expect obstacles, they are part of life. With that in mind, Id say "Nothing is as bad as it seems, and this too shall pass". I would remind myself to always be open to new ideas, to get involved and befriend different types of people. Every friend you make will bring something different to the table, so take people as they are, as you expect the same of others. The best advice I could give myself is to always strive to be my best self. Finally, creating a balance in life is hard, but life will be a good friend and a better teacher. If you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything!

My college experience has been phenomenal. At Easern Connectictu State University, I joined the Student Government Association my freshmen year and I have been a part of it ever since. Joining this organization allowed me my first jobs which were incredible experiences. I was a student orienation counselor at Eastern and I am Student Center Assistant. These jobs have allowed me to work with diverse groups of people enhancing my resume and creating great life memories. I know that the friends and lessons that I have learned at Eastern will stay with me for the rest of my life.