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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely give myself some advice about attitude. "Attitude is everything" is a very common saying, but well deserved. The biggest transition into college is the outlook that you have on it, and how you choose to deal with it. If you are negative when you first arive, it makes it so difficult to find people that you can be friends with and you really like. Coming from highschool where you have known a lot your friends for a good portion of your life, it can be difficult to make new ones. You constantly will be comparing them to people you used to know etc., but this is something that is ok to do. You do have to make new friends, and they may never be as close to you as those in highschool, but you will never know until you try. So the most important thing to remember is that if you are positive going in, everything will be alright. While it may be different from what you had originally expected, change is good and only makes you a stronger person.

Dear Breanna, Moving out of the house you've lived in for the past 18 years seems tough and, yes, it is hard, but your first year of college will be a whirlwind of new experiences, laughs, fun times, and great friends. You will meet a great group of girls who become like family & Paideia is NOT as hard as it sounds! As far as your major goes, stick with your gut instinct of nursing. Don't change your major just because anatomy sounds scary. It's not as hard as it seems. In fact, you'll get an A-. Get involved! You'll meet positive people this way. Even if people say things about others, give those people a chance. They can become some of your best friends. Enjoy college, try not to call home so much at first, and live in the moment, as this is how memories are made! Love, your future 21 year old self, Breanna

figure out the cost and consider inflation...I am over 80,000 in debt...I don't think it's worth it.

Don't worry about this so much, so many have already gotten through this and you will have a lot more fun than you think. Also, don't be afraid to meet new people and going to Luther will allow you to meet so many awesome people from all walks of life and all parts of the world. You will even have some really great opportunities and if you choose to go for them, they are more reachable than you may think. Just make the right choice!

Remember this is a transition into the next stage of your life that requires a lot of attention. staying too connected with your hometown and hometown friends can be very inhibiting.

Apply for more scholarships, it'll only help you in the long run. Also, be sure you have train yourself to be more organized, because it will make scheduling much easier. Also, do not be afraid to talk to your administrators before coming to this college, because making a name amongst them will only help you when financial or academic problems arise.

If I could talk to my high school senior self with the knowlege and perspective I have now, I would first reasure my former self that the transition to college is a fun one filled with new oppertunities and people, and not one to be nervous about. When it comes to being mentally prepared for college, I would say that the most important thing is to have a good work ethic and the abillity to be self diciplined. I believe with these things you can take on anything college may throw you. I also would suggest that one of the best ways to decern between schools is to go on an overnight visit. Finally I would emphisise the importance of finding a school for which the campus atmosphere feels right. My choice to go to Luther over the many other schools I applied to ulimately boiled down to a gut feeling based on campus feel. After being a student here for a semester I'm so glad I made the choice I did.

It is completely okay to not be typical. Thinking that you have to fit into the typical idea of a college student is so wrong. Just go and be yourself, because you will find people who like the same things as you. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in your college life. Do not let them pass you by. Take advantage of this great experience and squeeze every single bit of worth out of it. Make sure that you keep up your grades, and go to class. Believe it or not, you will do better when you go to classes. Do not skip out of them. Your grades will only benefit from going to class, and if you attend a school like mine, your professors will notice when you are not there. Keep a positive outlook on your situation, and remember that you are working for your future. Whatever you end up doing, you should do because of your passion for it. Discover that passion at college.

Start the visiting process earlier and give yourself more time to visit all the schools and take some overnight visits.

I would tell myself my intended major now, physics/ pre-engineering. I feel that i wasted time taking the biology courses that i took my first year of college and i feel they won't help in the future. Also i would have told myself to prepare more for my varsity sports. Perhaps the most important thing i would have told myself is to study for every class way more than i think i should have. Also i would tell myself that i will make it through and have great confidence in my ability to perform athletically and academically. Also, don't be afraid to meet as many people as you are capable of meeting.