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If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that the key to living the college experience to its fullest is to step outside of my comfort zone. College is all about finding yourself. It is only when you do things that you would not normally do, that you really grow as an individual. You will not truly enjoy college until you open up to all of the opportunitites that are right in front of you. You have to make a conscious effort to get involved on campus and to meet new people. Do not be scared to change your major, join clubs, talk to your professors, or volunteer. You should try new things, become a leader, give back to the community, and network with students, faculty, and alumni. Getting a degree is not the only thing you should take away from your college experience.

Do not worry about small things, boyfriends, drama, etc. Put yourself out there, step out of the box. Staying in your comfort zone only limits you.

Don't let yourself get distracted by anything, doing horrible the first semester is a hard thing to come back from.

Don't stress! It goes by fast so make the most of every moment.

You're not always going to have the answers. Sometimes you'll just have to wait. It may seem like the universe conspires against you at times, but as long as you keep your faith, you'll understand why things turn out the way they do. For every answer, there will always be more questions, so be pre-pared. Know that you are increditable person and know just because you may not believe there are people who think you are and they'll tell you. You have A LOT to learn and you'll just keep on learning making REAL, TRUE friends long the way (You'll find them in the oddest places-like in shoe aisles). You'll reach some goals and make even better ones along the way. With your determination, you'll be able to succeed at anything you do. Things may not turn out the way you think, but some good always comes of it. -Keep your heart open and love will always find its way in.-Jane Seymor. Most importantly, remember There are no such things as mistakes. If it was good, then it was wonderful. If it was bad, then it was an experience.

When looking back at the time when I was a high school senior I would tell myself that I need to plan out where I would go to college to match the major that I want to persue. I went to Emporia State for my freshmen year and had to transfer to Kansas State because my major was not offered at Emporia State. Also, I would search for more scholarships before I left for college. If I would have done that I probably could have gotten school even cheaper than I got it. I would also not decide my college based on where my friends are going, because if I would have just went to Kansas State in the first place I would have had a much better opportunity to make new friends outside of high school.

Hello me. Yeah, I'm from the future. Of course you need proof, look at the bookmark in our favorite book. The quote on it reads, "I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.? Yes, by E.B. White. Okay now that I have your attention, I must say that I know you strive for perfection and that is not anything I would ever demean you for. I just want you to remember that the future is yours and your dreams are waiting. I know that beautiful 4.0 GPA seems like everything now, and don't get me wrong it has its place, but never lessen the impact of the knowledge gained outside of a textbook. Years from now you will look back and think, yeah, it was worth it to push myself, but what I remember more than that calculus final and more than the 10-page, multi-edited essay, is the dreams I chose to pursue and the memories I made with others. You control tomorrow, make it yours and make it great.

The first thing that I would of done would be to take an accounting course in high school because that is the major that I have decided. This would have given me a better understanding of accounting. Next, I would have applied to even more scholarships, because I didn't realize how expective college was untill all the bills came in for tuition, room and board, books, and other various expences that I had to pay for. That is one reason why I am applying for more scholarships during my freshman year. I also would talk to more of my friends who are at Kansas State and ask them various questions about college, their classes, and what to expect my first semester of college. Socially I wish I would of hungout and talked to more people in my class besides my close friends and teammates during my senoir year. I have realized that I miss alot of friends and other classmates because we all went our sperate ways for college. I haven't seen some of my friends yet since high school, but I do get the chance to communicate with them on facebook.

The first piece of advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to enjoy my last few months of high school, because they really flew by! I would have made sure to warn the younger version of me about my first week here at KSU, because I had quite the experience with my first roommate. However, I would make sure I still signed up for potluck because that situation turned out very well and I learned a lot from it! I would talk about the amazing friends I've made so far, but would also encourage myself not to be embarrassed to call home for the first time! We would talk about activities, and I would remind myself to be careful not to overdo things the first year. One of the most important things I would say is not to worry about losing yourself in the first few months of college. I would remind myself of my inner strength and my support system through my family and my faith. I would assure high-school Kristin that college is fun, that she (I) made the right choice, and that I would enjoy K-State immensely!

I would tell myself to not stress about what the future holds and to take everything one day at a time instead of seeing the whole picture. I would let myself know that everything will be fine and once you get over the hump of the first week everything feels natural and normal. A big piece of advice I would give myself is to take plenty of time to myself and to get enough sleep and to study harder and care more about my classes because they are important because this is my future and I am the one who controls it completely.