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If I were to go back and give myself advice, my advice would to be never to take an assignment as a joke. Take every assignment seriously, and never wait until the last minute to complete it, because in college you won't be able to survive.

I think it's important, particularly as a college freshman, to get involved in the various activities that your college offers. There are many opportunities, ranging from sports to clubs, that are designed to help new students meet people. Taking advantage of these groups can not only help build your social network and support system, but can offer you more opportunities in the long run and open your eyes to new possibilities that you may not have thought of before. I think it is also very important to get to know your professors. While you may feel a little silly introducing yourself in a 300 person lecture, these teachers can help you greatly throughout the rest of your college years. Professors can not only help you in their class, but they may also offer research opportunities, general academic guidance, and can help with recommendation letters and post-college careers. I guess, in all, I would advise myself to explore all the possibilities that college offers. I am currently a junior and still discovering new things and meeting new people. The earlier you start looking, the more opportunities you can have!

When I was a senior in high school, I knew I wanted to go to college, but I did not know the challenges that it brings. I am the first person in my family to attend college, so this was all new to me and my family. Some advice I would give myself would include financial, educational, and social. I have faced many financial difficulties in college that I have learned and still learning to overcome. I have learned the importance of being organized with my finances so that I can budget to pay for college. I have also learned to communicate better with the teachers outside of classrooms so that I can better understand the materials outside of class. This makes a big difference because it shows the teacher that I really care about my education. They are usually very willing to help with the questions that I have, Lastly, I have learned the importance of socially interacting with friends to help relieve stress. Good friends can help carry burdens of each other. I am thankful to have learned these lessons and am able to pass this knowledge to others.

To be successful and put in 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort for everything that I do even if it does not pertain to my major and to be persistent no matter how the situation is.

I would tell myslef to study hard and always go to class. Missing a day of college is like missing 5 days of a high school class. I realize that now so I would make sure I tell that to my "senior" self. Also I would tell myself to be more sociable and open to making new friends.

I would tell myself not to worry so much about choosing a college and knowing that I would be able to grow and make friends no matter what. I would also probably have told myself to think about what I wanted to major in since I came into University of Delaware undecided. I would tell myself to just be myself! :)

I think if I had this opportunity, I would tell my-high-school-senior-self not too be so worried and nervous about becoming a freshman. Because I am the eldest child, I did not have an older sibling to give me advice about becoming a college student. I was was nervous about being away from home and missing my family. Of course I did miss home for a while during the first couple of weeks, but I was able to find some really good people I could relate to. We bonded and I felt very fortunate to make such good friends; they were certainly a good distraction from missing my family. I have a younger sister who is going through the college application process and I am more than happy to help her out. I think she might be nervous about going away to school, but I've been able to assure her that she'll be happy and she doesn't need to be quite so stressed out. I would also tell my-high-school-senior-self that it is not difficult to meet interesting people and everyone is in the same boat.

"College isn't going to be easy!" or "This is nothing compared to college!" ... These are the two things I heard the most from my teachers in high school. Well I both agree and disagree. College is incredibly harder than high school in that it requires you to have a full-time job in order to pay for your degree. On top of that, a one week work load consists of reading 1000 words, writing 2 papers, and studying for exams. What my high school teachers neglected to add, is that the classes are so much more enjoyable. If you have the right study skills, A's and B's are easy peasy! So Miss Brittany, just do what you are doing now and you will be just fine! My only other piece of advice is to steer clear of those kids at UD who drink and party. I know they aren't your crowd but even just having them in your classroom can get your spirits down. You'll see what I mean. Get to know your professors and find a few good friends, and you will have a pretty decent time at UD.

EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK. Going away to school implies a lot of things. It imples making new friends. It implies having to do large amounts of school work. It implies deciding for yourself when to turn in for the night. It implies choosing who to trust and who not to trust. There are going to be a ton of decisions and choices to make. Don't try to exert too much control. Don't be too regimental. Don't be too lax either. When faced with an important decision, remember to ask yourself a few simple questions. Which choice is conducive to my future plans? Am I doing this because I want to do this, or am I trying to fit into a "profile?" Does this choice reflect my values? Does this feel RIGHT? Most importantly: YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE WRONG DECISIONS. Recognize them. Reflect on them. Learn from them. Forgive yourself, move on, and handle it differently next time. Keep a journal. Start studying for exams one week in advance. Eat right. SLEEP RIGHT. Build relationships with your Professors. Argue your points. Participate often. Read the texts. Volunteer often. GO TO CLASS. Smile, it's contagious.

I would tell myself to take a chance, not be afraid to be outgoing and try new things. I would tell myself to let go of the past and who you were and try and start new and see where it takes you, it can't hurt and there's nothing wrong with trying. I would also tell myself to organize my work load from the very begining and keep to a schedule because in the long run it is a good life skill and helps you achieve in your school work as well.