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I would tell myself that it is OK to be myself. I spent part of first semester trying to impress everyone and make good impressions. While this is important, when people found out what I am really like they were shocked. Quality people will like you for who you are, not for who you pretend to be. I would also tell myself to learn how to budget my time better. Part of the reason that I was not as successful as I could have been in high school and my first semester of college was that I did not apply time-management skills. It caused me to get lower grades than I could have in several classes and means that I will have fewer scholarship opportunities. If I had known during senior year what I know now, I would be doing much better and would have more opportunity.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to go farther away from home to go to school. I am attending college in the same town that I went to High School in and I wish that I had gone to a new are to experience a more diverse culture. I would have lived on campus too. Living on my own is fun, but it is a whole different experience to live on campus. Also, I would have told myself to make more friends at orientaion. I was shy coming into college life, and although I have many friends from the clubs I have been part of, I wish that I had been more open to the variety of amazing people who were entering Plymouth State the same year I was. Lastly, I would tell myself not to worry about college life. It may seem overwhelming, but the time you spend in college can be so rewarding, by participating in volunteer groups and campus organizations.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to start working hard and saving money. College is expensive and I was not prepared for the financial burden that comes with being in college. I would also tell myself to relax and not worry so much, because Plymouth State makes the transition from high school to college very easy on all of the freshman and allows us to express ourselves however we feel. I would tell myself that I was going to make the best friends in the entire world and that I had absolutely nothing to worry about. I love my life here at Plymouth State University and I wouldn't change a thing about it.

I would tell myself that I was making the right decision, when wanting to go to Plymouth. Also, that Music was the right choice, and turning it into an Education major and being a chorale instructor was what I wanted. I'd tell myself not to second guess myself and not to wait a year and a half and be almost two years behind my life's schedule. I would also tell myself to be more responsible and think more for myself. Grow up, be an adult and make the best out of going to school, by not worrying about the major or finances.

Try and get yourself out there. The worst thing you can do to yourself is to not get out there and try new things. If you do not, you will not feel a real connection to your college community. That does not mean you need to go to that party, trust me it will not end well. Even at Plymouth there are plenty of ways to meet new people besides at a party. Join some clubs, it is the best and healthiest way to meet people and become part of your community. Avoid the cafeteria when possible; the food will only taste so good for only so long. When you can get out and eat around town, like that $4 at the downtown pizza shop. If someone offers you free food you must make every possible effort to get to there. Last, but perhaps most important is to put in a solid effort in your classes, yes even the general education ones. While they may not seem important, it is necessary to a quality education to be well rounded. Put in your most now, or else never will when you graduate. So long, and good luck.

Tour the campus and ask lots of questions. Make sure it is a place where you can see yourself fitting into and enjoying the best times of your life. Ultimately, if you put in the effort to succeed and thrive in school, you will benefit in the long run. Choose a school that fits your personality and liking because it will make it that much sweeter and beneficial.

Go with what you want to do. If you don't then you'll be miserable.

definately look around at different types of schools: urban, suburban, large, small. definately go on tours and do orientations at schools youre interested in. the first week of school is the best time to make friends, everyone is in the same position as you are so you shouldnt feel alone. get to know the community, eat the food, see the dorms, and even off campus apartment areas.

Visit as many schools as you can so you have a solid idea about what exactly you like and don't like. Don't settle for anything less than what you want. Make friends, do things you wouldn't normally do and have as much fun as you can. It flys by.

at the end of the day you are going to get the same education at any school, make sure the campus, environment and location are right so that you are able to learn as much as you can as comfortably as you can.