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Absolutely none. What I have learned through experience is not comparable to words. Only taking on these challenges of college first hand could somebody even begin to understand what a big responsibility it is and how hard it is to maintain a balance within one's life. Saying work hard and keep your head high doesn't explain how tough college can be, nor does it explain how rewarding college can be. Giving a predisposition can actually hurt someone more than help them. But if I had to say something, it would be cliche, "work hard and be good".

I would have told myself to not take being a senior for granted. It was a lot of fun being a senior, and a lot of my teachers are now my friends, but college was nothing like senior year. I went in thinking it was going to be fun and easy just like high school, and I would have told myself to be prepared and start off strong. That was the biggest mistake I made, and if I did have the resources to go back and tell myself this, I definately would

Don't waste time! There is so much to do and accomplish in school, sitting around and watching TV is the worst thing you can do. Make friends, experience life, and do your best.

You must have a dream, and no dream is too big! Doing something just because other people do it, because it is close, easy or convenient doesn't mean its the thing that you would best be doing!! There is a whole world out there of colleges and university beyond the boundaries of your state lines. If you work hard to meet their admissions requirements and show real people there how much you are interested, you will be suprised at the caliber of schools you will be admitted to that you didn't think you would. Now is your chance, to travel, explore the world, your own mind, and the cultures of other people. Your life will be infinitely enriched, as will the lives of others when you reach for the stars and pursue a dream that you never thought was possible. Each day is a gift. The time to live is now. You have a calling and gifts that you are meant to use. The world is your oyster when you are a high school senior. Carpe Diem!

I would tell myself that it would be a good idea to go to a comunity college and save some money before attending a larger school like northern. That way I would be able to finish my general education classes for cheap and have money to make it through my major.

Make sure that you kid has every possible thing that you can think of. first aid kit, carpe, bateries, printer, food, a way to get food, There are alot o people that forget the basics and really have a hard time adjusting.

I would have to tell them to make sure they are ready to go mentally. And picking the right college does invole a lot of different factors, but visiting schools and taking the proper time to research a little, you will find the school for you. Just don't get too hasty and keep your focus on what you are really going there for while you are choosing. Don't go to a school just becasue it's a "cool" school, or a party school, one should always go to a school for the right reasons. If you attend a school for the wrong reasons you could end up messing up all your plans.

When selecting a college, you must visit the college. You can not choose the next four years of your life from a pamphlet. while visiting, imagine yourself attending this school. Is the campus right for you? Do you feel like you will fit in? Also, you must talk to current students of this college and others. Ask them why they choose to attend where they do. Ask what they like to do on campus. Remember that the schooling is only part of your college experince. Ensure that you will be confortable where ever you choose. Do not worry about costs or prestige. If you like the school that you attend, you will succede in all that you do there.

make sure its at a friendly, yet affordable campus that ensures that you are surrounded with a positve group of people that will encourage you to make the right decisions and get all of your work done.

For parents I think that the college choice should be left up to the student because its not like you're going to have to live there. Also you should make a plan for how you are going to sponsor the student's college career, and execute it effieciently. This is why I am filling this out now, I need money to go back to school. For the student: I think that you should make the most out of your college life because while your in college you don't know who you're going to meet, as well as become friends with in the future. Everyone there has dreams that they are all trying to achieve all at that one place. Im just saying that your best friend in college could be a doctor and thats just something that I think you should live for and cherish. Also i think that if a certain college isn't for you, you should just transfer till you feel comfortble. There are plenty of colleges to go to these days, you just have to apply. Stay motivated and focused and hopefully instead of your BFF being the doctor, you could become one.