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I would tell myself to take school and grades seriously, but also to leave some fun time and not get boggled down by small life stressors. Money is another topic I would bring up. I would have understood credit history and building credit so that if anything happened I would be in good standing to acquire more loans and be better off financially. I would have started establishing myself and my views and beliefs at an earlier age. Establishing self is especially important when dealing with your family. College is a time to learn and explore, but it is also a time to start that separation from your parents. You have four years until you are in the real world (some have more time), so you need to start preparing and not let it take you by surprise.

Tripp, it's Tripp. . .from the future. Listen, I don't have a lot of time, so sit down, close your mouth, and listen to what I have to say. Over the next several years you will be given ample opportunity to earn a college education. They will actually pay you to go to school. But you are going to look into the horizon and see a world that beckons to you in the name of adventure. You are going to find every reason in the world to abandon this golden opportunity in search of fruitless exploits, convincing yourself that there will be plenty of time to go back to school. But you must stay the course under all conditions. You must prevail against these temptations. There will be no better time to secure your education than now, apart from the responsibilities that will accumulate over the years. Yes, it has been done in later years, but with tremendous burden and unnecessary strain. Do it now. The future beckons you. I beckon you. Trust me. I am you, who learned by failing. But you. . .you can do it right the first time.

In selecting a college, I would advise students to strive for the top--apply for well known and esteemed colleges and universities. After you graduate, you will be so proud of your school! Dream big and believe in yourself, because you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. A second piece of advise I would give is to try to move to a new place. I think it is so important in the college experience that you get out on your own, and experience life. This is how young people turn into responsible adults! BUT, even though while you are in high school, you want to be as far away from your parents as possible, I would advise going somewhere that is still an easy drive home. You would never believe it, but you'll actually get homesick after a while! Once at school, I would advise students to branch out. Try new things, meet tons of new people, join clubs, be active in your school. No matter where you go, your experience is exactly that---YOUR experience. You can make it the best time of your life, no matter where you end up!

Go somewhere where you will feel comfortable. If it is close to yoru house do that.

Be sure to do a campus visit and spend time shadowing in your prospective profession.

I would advise students to begin thier college careers at a local community college until they are sure of the degree program they want to persue. First, it is much less expensive, and second, many times the classes are much smaller making it easier to navigate.

For the parents...I would suggest supporrting their child's decision no matter what college they choose.

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