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Knowing what I know, I would give myself a few words of advice. The first one would be to develop a good studying habit and learn that sacrifices have to be made. My other crusial advice would be to pick my friends wisely. Those friends may seem nice and friendly but some of them can have bad influnce on your success pass. Just as picking your friends wisely is crusial, so is never giving back. When an individual never gives up, he or she can achieve more out of life. Futhermore, making disappointment your strength is the key point to succeding in college. Instead of blaming others for a bad grade, make this disappointment your strenth and learn from your mistakes. Use this skill to motivate yourself to do better next time. Finally, no matter what you do, it is crusial that you be yourself and follow your heart when a particular situation calls for it.

Not to make the decision to go so far away from home to a school that I can not afford.

I would tell myself to pay attention at orientation, and get involved as soon as possible. Get an academic planner and try to create a consistent schedule so that you have time to work or play every day because it helps to keep the stress down. Grading is different, harder in some aspects, and easier in others. Pay attention, take notes, and do homework on a regular basis, it will help you be prepared for tests, and you might discover that it is actually interesting.

If I were a high school senior with the knowledge I have about college now I would advise myself to get involved right off the bat. I would join clubs at the begining of the year instead of waiting until second semester. I would also join a sorority soon as the rushing began in the fall. It is a great way to make friends and connections for later on in life. Even if I was not interested I would tell myself to go to the meetings and try it out first before totally crossing it out. The transition is not a hard as people may think but getting involved in a sorority and clubs would be a great way to make friends and help with the transition.

I would tell myself to have some fun in highschool and not take it so seriously, because despite how hard I worked, I couldn't afford a better college than UNH. I would've told myself to get used to being cold, and to not choose a roommate that parties all of the time.

The University of New Hampshire was my absolute last choice. When I came here I was so homesick and nearly transfered to another school. Sophomore year, I joined a sorority, began giving tours, found a major I like, and made some great friends and my mind was completely changed. From that point on I never wanted to leave campus. Now, when I give tours to prospective students I tell them about my story and surprisingly, many people have the same reservations I did about attending UNH. Looking back, I know I made the best decision for myself and I'm satisfied with my choice to remain at UNH.

I have always been told that college is the time to find oneself, or to solidify your beliefs about who you are. By being given so many opportunities and options, I've done that. I figured out that I 'm stronger than I ever thought I was. I learned when to be stubborn and stick to your beliefs, and when to give in. But more importantly, I've been able to do so many things that I never could at home - go backpacking for a week, work on a cabin in the White Mountains, learn Arabic. These are experiences that I will honestly cherish for the rest of my life, and I never would have had any of the without attending the University of New Hampshire.

My college experience has been one ridden with due dates, exams and essays. However, this has not been such a tragedy as I have learned to manage my time and how extremely important it is to participate in activities that not only make me happy-- but have an impact on the college community. I have made life-long friends by taking part in several projects on campus as well. I believe the significant influence college has had on me makes me realize everyday how lucky I am to learn. College is not high school with a parental figure telling you to go to class, or do your homework. The vast amount of responsibility provides a ground in which students will either succeed and mature, or learn from their mistakes. Personally, I have had my taste of the real world in a dependable environment, where dreams are able to be dreamed, but reality still hits Sunday nights when you realize how much homework you really have left. I believe this life lesson-- maturation, growth, advancement while still being a kid cannot be measured in value when it means an adult will be the outcome of this four year experience.

When I started college, I only expected to learn from textbooks and teachers. However, from my first day on campus I have learned valuable information from my fellow students and experiences also. I'm not just learning about economics and math. I'm also learning valuable life experiences that greatly benefit me in the future. Time management, making a deadline, how to talk to new people and make friends are a few of the skills I have been learning here. I never seen the point in college because I felt i was paying twenty thousand dollars a year to just get a degree so I can get a good paying job. I now see that the college experience - outside and inside the classroom- has been extremley valuable to me and I am grateful for attending.

College has, thus far, been an incredible experience. It has given me the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world, gain invaluable leadership skills, and develop intellectually. I've learned to be more confident in my opinions and my ability to succeed in an academic environment through the encouragement of peers and professors. Before attending the University of New Hampshire, I was unsure of my future, my potential career path, and myself as a person. After only one year here, I have found a passion and declared a major; I have become a student leader and a role model to the students that I supervise; and I have become an academic advisor in hopes of inspiring other 'lost' students in the way that I was inspired as a freshman. Attending the University of New Hampshire has helped me to grow as a person and as a student by giving me invaluable resources to succeed not only at the university level, but also in the world beyong graduation.