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Dear Leslie, Slow down, don't rush into any decision that you havent fully thought through yet. Do something you love. You are the only one you can depend on.

If I could go back I would definitely tell myself to relax. I've heard so many different things implying that college was going to kick my behind and it put so much pressure on me that I was freaking out about the whole idea of college. I would tell myself to just breathe, relax and that I will be fine. I would also tell myself to always raise my level of awareness with my surroundings as well as academically and no matter how "easy" the professor might seem that I must do everything with a sense of urgency giving my very best. I would definitely tell myself to get involved asap and I encourage every college student to get a mentor or have some type of support to keep them inspired and motivated. Last but not least I would tell myself to remember that college is always going to be here, if you can only handle 9 credits a semester then take it slow if you have to. College is not a race, its a journey. Trial and error. Also, in closing what ever you major in make sure you're for doing it for you, not anyone else.

The first word would have to be "relax". The best laid plans always seem to change, and the ability to "roll with the flow" is of the utmost importance. I would also have to say staying ahead in your classes makes your school experience much more enjoyable and ultimately you get so much more out of your college classes. Lastly, I would have to advise to stay organized, in all aspects of your college life. Being on your own means staying orgaized with your classwork, finances, even your free time. An imbalance in one can lead to upsets in all other areas.

Every Freshman should know to use Koofers at AOP when selecting classes, also on a similar note, try and get the earliest AOP date possible, because classes fill up quickly. You should also bring a bike to campus with a U-lock, since bike theft on campus is a problem. Freshman are not allowed to have cars on campus since parking is hard to come by. Definitely enjoy yourself Welcome Weekend, but be weary of police, and definitely stick with friends. I'm probably missing something, feel free to ask me anything.

think about what is my favourite subject, and think hard about it whether you will love it and wil fight for it through your life. Look at the program you are interested in and look at the location of the school, then think about the cost.

Take more initiative to become socially active in college. There are many clubs and fun activities available at MSU.

If I could turn back time and advise my younger self I would say, "PLAN WISELY!". Being a community college student, I have done a lot of gorwing up. I am thankful that I had this time to grow and explore different subjects before chosing my major. I would tell my younger self to not try and grow up too fast and enjoy the ride.

Dear high school me, Don't stress! It will all turn out fine, just focus on the actual studying part. Parties may seem fun but don't let friends convince you to go when you know you have a test that Monday. Also, be sure to have time for yourself. Class after class after class will eventualy get extremely stressful, be sure to have an activity to relax such as yoga or something fun like zumba. But remember the most important thing about college, it is not like high school! Remember to keep your grades up and always do your homework no one will be there and check up on you, you're on your own here. Believe in yourself this determines your entire life make it worth all the times you couldn't go to bed late on a school night.

Throughout my life I have been extremely self-conscious and I find myself continuously striving for perfection. During high school, I unconsciously sought to gain a sense of balance in my life by controlling the food I ate. Unfortunately, what started off as an innocent diet spiraled into a full-on obsession. Sadly, by senior year I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. Eventually, I had reached a point of such pain and weakness that I needed to be admitted into an inpatient treatment center. The last semester of senior year I spent five months at an eating disorder clinic in Arizona called Remuda Ranch. This was a remarkable, life changing experience and saved me from the death that this disorder could have led me to. However, it wasn’t until college that I truly began to practice full recovery. Because of the friendships I created at this university and the level of support given to by my peers and professors, I realized that potential that I had and the promising future ahead of me. In a mere week, I will be graduating from Michigan State University. A university that opened the doors to my future and ultimately saved my life.

I wished I could have known about my ADD before graduating high school. I felt something was wrong but thought I was just lazy and unorganized. Knowing now that I have ADD I am currently receiving help and my life has completely turned around in my daily activites and tremendously at work. I would also tell myself back then to keep asking questions and if you feel like something's wrong then figure it out don't just say okay and assume there's no answers. I was very discouraged in high school and never thought I could do it. I couldn't get the grades necessary to go to college and because it was such a hard struggle for me to complete the work and tasks most students could do I just wanted to be done with school and had no desire to go back. I also thought I couldn't receive any aide other than student loans because my step-father made a fair amount of money even though he didn't help support me or in my school. I would also tell myself to keep persuing your dreams. It's never too late to persue your goals.