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I did very poorly my first year of college, and I think a lot of this was due to improper expectations. Being good at college isn't just about being smart; it requires practice. But hopefully a few tips that I wish I could have given myself should help. First, I would tell myself to attend ALL class periods. There is always something IMPORTANT that will be missed. When sick it is a good idea to email the professor and ask what was missed. Second, since college requires an immense amount of initiation, I would tell myself to take initiative by reading the chapters and studying without being told to do so. Additionally, I did not understand the FAFSA process, so I didn't fill it out. It would have been much easier had I been aware of how simple and common financial aid is.

I would advise myself to save more money for later, to help keep loans to a minimum. I would also advise myself to practice time management skills and learn what study habits are best for me. I would also recommend learning what type of learning is most effective because that would have helped me choose my college choices differently right out of high school as every college has different philosophies on learning.

I would tell myself that you did not understand Chemistry in High School there is no way you're going to understand it in College, so pick a different career choice!! Switching careers is okay! It is not a mistake to find something new. When you go to college, have fun but you have to balance school life. Perpare yourself, you're going to be doing more learning on your own than in the classroom. Going to college is allowing you to be independent and it makes you realize how much of an adult you really have to be. Embrance the freedom that is presented with open arms, but don't forget who you. Please do not be stupid. Your young only once, but if your paying for college, that debt will be with you for many years ahead.

Going through college is a learning experience, I really wish I had better understanding of my skills and where I could apply those skills at jobs. I really wish I could go back in time and if I had known I would have just finished my general ed class first for my associates degree and then continued for my bachelors. Instead I kept changing majors and concentrating on those classes which was a wast of time.

I would give myself the advice to focus on me and not to worry about everything else that was surrounding me. I would focus on my school work a little more than I did my freshmen year. I never did bad but I think that I could have done better. I feel that college are the best years of your life because it is going to be your career for the rest of your life. I think that I would have gone to Mt. Mary college in the first place instead of transferring in halfway through my college career. I started out a different colleg and I was so pumped about going to that school but it wasn't the best choice for me, and I know now that I am at Mt. Mary College that is is the best choice for me. I feel that I am getting a really good education and will be successful when I graduate from Mt. Mary College. Those are some of things I woul dhave told myself if I would have known them when I became a freshmen.

First, I would update myself: I attended UW-La Crosse and received a degree in Political Science. I had every intention of taking a year off and going to law school. During my year off I spent 10 months volunteering through the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. I was significantly impacted by the children I worked with in Los Angeles and decided to change my career path. I have always had a passion for health and children. That is why I am here today applying for this scholarship. I want to work with children in low income areas who are struggling with nutrition-related health issues. Health is my true passion. Knowing what I know now six years after my high school graduation I would have a load of excellent advice. I don’t think I could tell myself to change a thing though. Yes, I could easily say to myself, “Go to nursing school!’’ But, it is not realistic knowing who I was then and knowing who I am now that I would even take my advice. The experiences that led me to where I am today made me who I am today.

I would of taken my high school classes more seriously. Started college immediately after high school. Lastly, I wish I would of had more confidence in myself.

I would tell myself to continue to read, and therefore, to continue to learn,. Much like in high-school, the only way that you will really learn is by studying, and the most effective and stimulating way to learn is by reading. I suppose that when I finished high-school, I felt as if I was on top of the world and had finished my education. Attending college certainly abolished that mind-set in a flash, and I awoke to the grave reality that I really did not know so much as I thought I did. I would tell myself that learning, knowledge, and wisdom are all ongoing, and we never stop adding to them untill the day that we lie on our death-bed. Therefore, we should never assume that we are on top of the world and that we know every thing. If we do assume those things, we will only be badly burned when we find that there is indeed much that we do not know. By humbling yourself, and understanding that there are people who have attained more knowledge than you, you will not come across as pompous, and will soon attain many friends and companions.

I would tell myself to become more involved in school functions and activities. I would also tell myself to save my money and apply for more scholarships. I would tell myself to apply all of my effort and energy into my studies and settle for nothing lower than a B in each class. I would tell myself to network more.

I would tell myself to have a little more fun and relax. Yes, college is demanding, but if you don't give yourself breaks to relax and enjoy all of the fun college can offer you'll burn out. Take advantage of those intermural sports teams, those campus movie nights and other events that the college offers. When you give yourself these breaks you're able to still be involved with the school, make friends (who might even turn out to be fun study buddies!) and stay healthy and have a great way to de-stress. And don't be afraid to try these activities by yourself. You won't be alone!