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I would tell myself that it is not about the name of the school that defines a student. The definition of a student and determined by dedication and perseverance. If you want to go to a state university, go there. If you want to go to a private school, give it a shot. Put in the hard work while at your undergraduate facility and you can get in to graduate school. Graduate school will get you to the goal you want to achieve. Knowing that an undergraduate education is just a middle-man between high school and graduate school, it will make for a less stressful path as long as determination and hard work is present throughout all of your education. Go to school to learn. There is a lot of paths that can lead down an easy road that will eventually get you nowhere. Take the path with some extra work and you will be greatly rewarded for it when you are ready to take the next big step.

I would tell myself to pick a college that offers a lot of majors that would be interesting just in case the current major is not something that is interesting.

Hello senior me, I hope you are applying for a lot of scholarships this year! They will really help once you get to a 4 year university. Going to community college for a year before attending a university was a smart choice that saved thousands of dollars, however applying for more scholarships would have helped keep the loans away even longer. You know how in debt you will be after 8 years of school, don't you? Work hard now so some of the burden is lifted. In college there are so many opportunities that will come your way. Do not pass them up. Look into every internship, research opportunity, or animal experience that comes your way because those will increase your chances of being accepted to vet school exponentially. Most importantly, stop stressing about the small stuff, focus on your goals, and always work hard.

Make sure that you research your prospective major. Look at salary trends, industry growth, and how likely you are to get a job out of college. Also research how available your careers is in your area and consider whether or not you would be willing relocate in order t do the job you like. Don't let all of the pressure of choosing a school and a major rush you into making a decision.

After having been recently conferred my degree, I look fondly on all aspects of my undergraduate career. I utilized many resources that the university offered, such as the great faculty, the Center for International Education, the library, and the campus housing. When I look back on my undergraduate experience, I truly believe that I got the most out of the university, although I could have done it with less stress. For as much as I enjoyed my college experience, I felt that the majority of it was work, and not play. This is understandable, considering that college is an expensive investment, but I believe I could have been even more productive if I allotted more free time for myself. There are so many opportunities and experiences available at college and it is very easy to forget about the little things in life that make you happy. My wisdom to my highschool self is to remember to hold closely the things that you love in life: your interests, your new friends, your old friends, and most importantly, your family. You may be able to push yourself past new boundaries, but these lifelines will allow you to persist through the stressful times.

As I look back on myself as a senior in high school I remember that I was excited to leave and start a new chapter in my life. As that time grew closer I became more nervous with the anticipation building inside of me. There were questions running through my head like "Will I be able to make friends?", "Will my classes be too difficult?", or "How will I balance it all?" Well adivice I would give to this nervous high school senior would be to relax. It is scary to be alone in a new place not knowing anyone or how things work but everyone is in the same situation. First every incoming freshman needs to make friends so dont worry that you're alone because you will not be. Second classes will be difficult but relaxing and going in with a possitive attitude about learning will help carry you through. Finally balancing it is the hard part. There will be times that you want to give up in the beginning but once you get into a routine everything will come easier. Just take a deep breath and relax it will all work out.

It's greatly that you're outwardly pumped to be escaping your small town, but I know actually you're terrified of uprooting yourself from everything you've known for the past 16 years and being on a campus of 15,000 people you've never met. Six months after you graduate, you won't even think about it. You'd be surprised, but most of your peers are in the same boat. No other freshmen in college are fully aware of what's coming in their first year; some will fail classes, change majors, drop out, transfer, go home every weekend, staying up all night to finish essays, and even cry in the shower. I would say don't worry, but with all your panicking and internally screaming every few minutes, you actually wind up more than okay. So, keep fretting, but each time you tell yourself you can't do this, can't succeed in school, can't get out of your very thick shell: realize the problem is very small, and you are a lot bigger than you think.

If I could step into a time machine and go back to the day I graduated high school to strike up a conversation with myself, I imagine the conversation would go along the lines of this, "Hey, congrats on graduating, looking handsome as usual by the way. But I think we should talk about the next year of your life, mind sitting down with me? You're going to be presented with a lot of new experiences in the next year. But above all you should prioritize your schooling over everything. You should definitely go out and have fun and make memories with the new people you meet, but at the end of the day, maybe study for another hour, or make flashcards and do your homework instead of playing Xbox with your friends. There's alot of money put into this, and you and I are expected to do big things. So why don't we take the high road and put ourself in a position to succeed out there. Because looking back, how cool you are at a party doesn't equate to you getting more job opportunities once your out of school."

Who will I be friends with? How will I find my classes? WIll I be lost in this huge lecture hall? What will it be like with a roommate? Will I feel comfortable being this far away from home? These were just a few of the questions that ran through my inexpereinced and innocent mind as a high school senior. Now a year later I have all these answers to tell myself as a high school senior. The advice and direction I would tell myself as a senior to take would be to indulge in the whole college experience. Do not be afraid to go up to a new person in your residence hall and introduce yourself, or talk to someone you do not know sitting next to you in class, and become involved immediately. The best way to meeting new people like you are the ones who are interested in the same activites. I really want to stress to not become a follower and become friends with people that will lead you down the wrong path because it is what seems comfortable in the beginning. You are on your own, show and be the best person you can be.

There are many pieces of advice I'd give my high school senior self. First and foremost, I would have looked into other schools and the cost of tuition for each. I wanted to go to a school close to home and I (too) quickly zoned in on this one. I didn't look into costs or how much debt I'd be in (unfortunately). I would have told myself to explore careers first before picking a major, as well as peruse all of the majors and courses offered at prospective schools. Once you are in a major for a few semesters, it is difficult to make up for lost time if you decide you want to pursure something else - waste of time, waster of money. Finally, I would have told myself to evaluate my financial situation, and to become more involved with the processes of money, such as loans borrowing. Simply, I wish I had been more educated in choosing the path to my "education."