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Think a little harder and longer about the major you want to be in. Don't be so afraid of not knowing right away what you want to do. (I have a hard time not having a career path in mind. The idea of inefficiency and not knowing where to go next scares me.) Investigate more schools and majors. Never settle. Go to a college with more people like yourself and realize that when your field is populated by people that are very unlike yourself, you're probably in the wrong major.

Well first off I would go back and tell myself that college is not at all high school. I say this because there is a lot more work involved in order to get a good grade in college, where as in high school you could just go through the motions. Also, I would tell myself to get to know people in your classes because they are a free and easy social event. Also the more people you get to know in your classes the easier it makes the class for everybody because everybody is willing to help. One of the most important things to tell myself would be to get a tutor if I need one. There were a couple times in college where I have been embarrased to get a tutor where it really would have helped and I ended up doing bad in those classes. The last piece of advice I would give myself would be to be myself and be my own person. That is the already the way I am, but I would just use that piece as a friendly reminder.

You're going to absolutely love college and the life that comes with it. The freedom of being on your own is going to test you and it will be up to you on how you handle it. Without Mom and Dad there making sure you get your homework done, you'll need to make yourself buckle down and keep up with your studies. While doing homework, always allot yourself some extra time because it always takes a little longer than you expect. When studying for tests, always go up and above what you think you need to know because there is always going to be a question about that one topic you didn't cover. Don't be afraid to talk to people and make friends. Nearly everyone is just as apprehensive to start random conversation with a new person as you. There's enough people at the university to find the type of people you want to have as friends but the campus is condensed enough that it will be easy to find and meet them. Never give up and face every obstacle with every ounce of effort you can put forth. Best of Luck!

Make sure that you save whatever money you have made or will make, because although you do get financial aid from the school, paying for rent, books, utilities and food can get a little much while trying to stay in school full time. It's really not that hard to find cheap places to live around campus which is good, however it's never a bad idea to have extra money saved up. Keep in mind that it's very simple to find a job to work around your class schedule and it's also pretty easy to find classes that only meet a couple of days a week so it leaves more time to work. I guess what I'm trying to say is some people might say money isn't that important and no it's really not the most important thing in life, but try living without it and see how far you get.

To choose the right degree for me. Really research and look at different degees and careers and go with your heart. Make sure you study and keep track of your work and schedules.

In high school, there is so much drama and pressure to fit in, to feel like you belong, and to do well academically. I was involved in almost every organization in school because I wanted to have an amazing college resume. At the same time, I was constantly self-conscious of what other people thought of me. I wanted to be the guy that people looked up to, that everyone liked and could be friends with. There were times where I would get so worried about having a certain reputation and it carrying with me into college. However, once I actually arrived to my univeristy I realized that none of those petty high school issues mattered anymore. College is a completely new experience where you can start all over. No one knows about your past or what you've done before coming to college. If I could go back, I would tell myself to just be me and to live life how I wanted it to be, not how others thought I should be. That is the beauty of college, you can express yourself however you choose, however it makes you happy pursuing the dream that you have.

Dont be nervous. Kansas State is a good school. The people here are extremly nice and you will fit in perfectly.

Just get out of Kansas! They may not think you're worth much in high school, but you are.

Since I got my GED early, I just wish I would have started college sooner. Don't procrastinate.

Be prepared to work very hard. A's in highschool are B's and C's in college. And apply for more scholarships, earlier! And use the full resources and support of family, friends and professors, this will cut down on the amount of stress you will face.