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The school you're planning on attending may not be your top choice, but everything happens for a reason. Taking on college after having attended such a small high school may seem scary, but your future experiences are going to be so valuable. Do not fear or stress about this upcoming transition. You're going to have plenty of people in your life to help you with any obstacles you face. Most importantly, have fun. Enjoy all of your classes, study what you love, make good friends and relax. Everything is going to be fine.

I went to high school in a different country - my homeland. I also went to college there for 3 years. Eventually, I continued my education at the University of Connecticut. My college experience is considered "non-traditional" since I am a bit older than the "typical" college student. However, I feel like a traditional student. I have been working on my bachelor's degree for almost 7 years now. I consider those 7 years to be invaluable. The most important message I would like to convey to my high school senior self is: "Hurry slowly. Remember you are NOT a robot. Study hard, but do make sure you sleep sufficiently, eat delectably, and communicate eloquently. Do cross borders - whether ethnic, racial, gender, social, national, continental ... Be a global citizen. "

Work hard.

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior I would have several words of wisdom for myself. The two greatest pieces of advice I have are to aim to get an A on every assignment, and to get involved with voluneering further than the obligated hours for graduation. I believe these are the two most critical factors for any senior, and I wish to share them with as many high schoolers as I can so that they may create better paths for themselves begining with my family. If I could go back to being a high school senior I would go back and advise myself to realize that high school does matter in the long run way after high school graduation. I would advise myself to achieve the character of a solid college student so my actual transition into college is more successful. My high school's moto used to be "Push a little harder, expect a little more", and this is the most plain and simple messege that was right in front of me but not aware of. If I could go back to my senior year I would simply abide by the moto.

I would remember that you are only 18 and don't know exactly what you want to do in life. And to be open to all kinds of new experiences.

The major bit of advice I would give to myself is to go out and do something with my friends more often. I've realized now that hanging out with people is the only thing that keeps you sane when you have a course load of science, math, and engineering classes. I would also tell myself to not bring as much to the dorms. The dorms are small enough already and there is no need to cram any more things into them. You can live without taking everything to college.

I would absolutely tell myself to open up and go out of my shell. My first semester at college was rather boring and lonely, and that was because I kept ot myself instead of going out and meeting new people who had the same interests as myself. Being so isolated made me hate the school and wish I commuted. Now, in my second semester I joined some new clubs, and met so many new people. Having friends and keeping busy is essential to being a part of a college community. I wish that I knew this coming in Freshmen year. I needed to take some social risks and be outgoing. I came from a small high school, so making the transition to a college bigger than my town was huge. Getting out of that comfort zone is challenging, but rewarding, but I wish I had know that from the beginning. Making friends can make the biggest school seem small.

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would stress the importance of not rushing myself to make a decision about what to major in when applying to colleges. I would instead stress the importance of doing research in a variety of majors and to perhaps do some shadowing in possible career choices. I would also point out how joining more clubs and staying active in sports is a great way to meet people and friends as well as a great addition to your resume. Looking into Fraternity and Sorority houses also can be a great way to get involved in your college as well as a great way to have connections and help when applying to jobs after graduation.

Christina, you need to try harder, and do more activities. save up your money and dont take the drama. dont let your seizures hold you back anymore. do what you want to do. and remember to take your meds.

I have gotten so much out of my experience here at the University of Connecticut. The most important thing that I have gotten is life experience. I have grown so much as a person just being here that I honestly believe that when I have finished my time here, I will be well-off in any path I decide to choose past college. I thought that when I was in high school, that I knew who I was as a person and what I wanted to be, the kind of people I liked to be around, the types of clothes I liked to wear, all those things. Being here has shown me that, I have no idea what I like, or what I want. And that is the most valuable thing I have received here. Not only am I being educated in life, skills, trades, and general knowledge, I'm also receiving an education in who I am, and that is more valuable than anything I could have imagined getting out of my college experience.