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If I were to go back in time and give myself advice about college life, I would simply say that I should always be true to myself. Regardless of the situation, be it picking the right college or the choices you make once you arrive on campus, you must be true to yourself. When you are deciding on what college is right for you, you must think about what you truly want and desire from this experiance. If you pick a college because a parent, sibling or boyfriend/girlfriend pushes you to then you may greatly resent them for that choice later in life. You have to set limits and goals for yourself as a student and at this point in your life its a challenge, because for the first time mom and dad arent there to make you clean your room or do homework or even go to class. The best advice I can give is that you find your fit when picking a school. Because, college isnt just about going to class and getting a degree. Much of what you learn while in college is about social and emotional growth.

Do NOT take any time off, going back is harder than it sounds. stay in school!!!

I would have a lot of advise for myself. First, do not under any circumstances let yourself get off track with your classes and distracted by the excitement of your new found independence. Second, remember what kind of student you are and what motivates you to do well. Dont let those things slip out of your mind for even an instant. Third, remember that being away from home is going to be good for you, dont look at it as if you are living two separate lives but as if this is a new and very different part of your current life. Fourth, forget all your insecurities and become more confident in yourself because you can never hope to acheive everything you have always dreamed about if you dont. Finally, let yourself enjoy every minute of your new life. Dont let fear or hesitation let you pass up any opertunities at all. College is going to be great but you can make it even better.

Walking down the 3rd floor hall, I turned left into the library. I saw Mary and Sue, and I stopped for our usual 20 minute 'whisper and tell' conversation, as I made my way to those rows of shelves that held extensive information I knew nothing about. It was time for the old finish-that-term-paper due in 2 days. I loved knowledge, I loved exploration, but acting class and rollerskating held my attention even more. Maybe I could delay my research an hour more? Yet, having access to the knowledge of college life and making the transition from high school, I talked to that girl between the rows of shelves in that library. "Girl!!!, Sweet child, return to your post. The days are short, they past by soon. Every action, every choice impacts your tomorrow. Stay put, and do the essentials of responsibilities. Learn quickly what you have to do, find out how to do it, and do it. Yes, even this term paper will influence the grades that distinguish you in this world and create a doorway to opportunities for your very life."

The advice I would give myself is to be certain of what I want to do. I changed from nursing to psychology and wasted alot of money doing classes that I didn't need. I would have also decided to go to Purdue University my first year of college also. The major thing I would have said to myself is to save money and to not get the paret plus loan. I also think I should've gone to financial aid office earlier and discussed my options instead of assuming that I had no choice, but to get the parent plus loan. The other major thing I would've said to do was to sign up for more schloarships. In conclusion, I should'e told myslef to be more reaistic and use my money more wisely.

Before entering college, I had been friends with the same people since elementary school. It was a shock when I first started attending school. I would study, eat, walk, and do everything else by myself. I wish someone would have told me to try and make friends immediately. I now have different groups of friends who I can relate to. My grades have improved because my friends are able to help me in my classes. I am involved in more clubs and outside activities because of my new friends. Most of all, I have met people who are understanding and fun. I wish someone would have to told me to be more open when meeting new people because, in the long run, I will have a better college career and life.

I would have told myself to be more outgoing and open when meeting new people. I didn't meet a lot of new people my freshman year and I think that I was left out on a lot of things. I would have also told myself to enjoy the time I had in high school because college is definetly a lot more challenging. It also would have been helpful if I had good study habits before getting here.

Prepare yourself and treat high school as prep for college. Learn study tactics that will help you succeed and don't consider yourself to be so smart that studying is not needed in your top subjects.

My advice to myself would be quite simple: Don't worry, everything will work itself out. When you go to college, it's an easy transition. You'll find friends, you'll lose some friends, but everything will work out, even if it seems like the end at the time of the rocky steps. You'll fall into a fantastic hobby, find out who your true friends are, and find out what you're destined to do with your life...and realize that Purdue University was the best decision. Without it, you wouldn't have found out your true self and never would have discovered how amazing life can be. If there is one thing to remember it's this: Don't be afraid, for there will only come good things, even if the good comes through a loss.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that the people I met in high school, none of them will really be my friends once I leave the state. Going to Purdue will change my outlook on everything, friends, family, how I view myself. Coming here will make me learn to live on my own, make decisions I never had to make before. Being a full time student and getting good grades is more important than thinking about getting a job and trying to handle that and being a full time student. I would tell myself that there will be moments that I will want to give up but I mustn't. The hardest part of being at college is realizing that I'm on my own.Learn to make friends, be open to new people, their ideas, who knows who will become your new friend(s) and you'll hangout with. Try not to hold onto high school life, it's not worth looking back on. The future and dental school are much closer and in reach now that I'm in college. Work hard, never give up.