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I would say that college is what you make of it. you can have a social life but you have to know how to manage you time between studying going to class and socializing with friends.

i would pace myself and try not to take on too much responsibility at once!

If I would have the opportunity to go back in time and give myself advice when I was in high school, I would advise myself not to ignore any aspect of class and to learn as much information as possible. There are many bits of information and facts that can be helpful for a college student to know. It is beneficial to have strong background knowledge of a subject when doing a research paper, and when taking an advanced course. For example, it may be useful to be familiar with what genetic engineering is before writing a paper on the pros and cons of it. It is also a good idea to be comfortable using many different mathematical formulas before taking a college level math course. Various bits of information can also be useful after I finish college and I am working. I am aiming to be a math teacher. The lessons I teach will be more interesting for the students if I connect the math we learn to other aspects of life. I would advise myself to learn and retain as much information as I could while I have the opportunity.

Make sure you have all your plans thought out all the way throught to graduation day. Talk to your advisors and make sure your , plan is realistic and that there are no surprises you will have along the way. Don't always settle for one person's answer, if it is not the answer you were hoping for, get a second opinion. There is usually more than one way to handle a difficult situation. Don't be afraid to speak up in class, try not to be concerned with what others think of you. By participating more, you will learn and retain the information better. Also, the more visible and vocal you are, the more a professor will recognize you and your hard work, making for a better grade.

The advice that I would give was to make sure that you do your best in high school to get into school. Also in college you are not to procrastinate on assignments because it can affect you severly if it is left at the end. Also making sure that you connect with students is better because they stick with you more than a high school friend would.

Dont be afraid of the state schools.

I would say to myself "don't go to the first school that accepts you." Don't let parents, friends or any other outside influences determine your college choice. In the end, it is ultimately your life and education. You have to please your self. I would also tell myself to work a little harder in math class :)

As someone who has been in college for four years now, I have a long list of what to do and not to do. However, I believe that part of the college experience is for an individual to find his or her own way, and to learn what works and doesn't work for that individual. Despite the variation in experiences there are several general recommendations that I would make to help one "find her way." The first step is choosing a college that is right for the STUDENT, not the parent. I've seen people choose a school based on their parents desires, but when all is said and done that a student will thrive the most where he or she is happy. I would consider the most important factors to be areas of interest & finances. Students should go to an institution that can help them down the career paths that they see as possibilities for themselves. In addition, students should consider how much money that path will cost and how much the institution is willing to contribute. The less loans the better! Finally, students take control of your education. This is the time to flourish into adulthood.

The advice I would give in finding a "right" college is to first, consider your career goals and areas of interest. Second, look for colleges/unversities that have your desired area of study or the like. (Take into account whether you wish to live out of state for school or not and also, how/where you will be living). Narrow your choices to about three colleges/universities. Of the schools that you are accepted to, pick the one that most jumps at you! (i.e. the school that you can't stop thinking about; the one that excites you!) If you are torn/ unsure, which college to choose, pick the school with the most positive aspects. Even it isn't your top choice you will likely come to love it and realize it may have been the best school all along. If not, you can always look for something more suitable. To me there is no "right" school. I believe that what makes a school "right" is your attitude and acceptance of what the school has to offer and how you are able to utilize its resources.

Make sure you have a social life outside of school, and you are very committed to what you want to do because the classes you take right from the beginning is very career oreinted.