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Every college has its own unique personality with tons of benefits and rewards for those who attend. Society ranks colleges and tells us that those who get into the colleges in the top ten rankings are the smartest, most creative, and best leaders. But society does not know that every person is smart, creative, and strong. It does not matter the college you attend as much as the passion you feel towards going towards college. Do not cry at the rejections nor feel stupid for thinking you could ever get into college. Keep your head up high and understand that your talents were just not needed at that particular school. No matter what college you attend, the importance is that you take every opportunity to succeed in life and take full advantage of this life you have on earth. Do not be scared of the unknown, but embrace the risks you are taking and the adventure you are about to ride. College to some is just a small part of their overall future, but you can make it the best part of your future. Lastly, know that you are always more than enough for the world.

I would advise myself to work harder for a full-ride scholarship at the University I wanted and to stay true to myself.

I would not have a social life

Get involved.

Going to college is hard. It may be exactly what you expect, but it may blow you away. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Try things. There are lots of people around you at college, and they all want friends, have problems, and want to be happy. Check out your teachers on ratemyprofessor.com before you commit to a class. Don't forget the people you loved before college; love is a sad thing to waste. Judge others only as you would want them to judge you. Don't spend too much time on facebook. Talk to your teachers because if they know who you are and who you aspire to be, they will be much more likely to help you. Share what you can with the people around you. Get involved; it's the best way to make friends. You've made it this far, and that's worth something. Respect yourself. Above all, open your mind, heart, and eyes to everything around you because you just never know where or when you'll find something you want to explore, someone you love, or something that you can help fix.

I would remind myself that everything happens for a reason, and that if something is meant to happen it will. Out of high school I attended a school in New York, and while I met some amazing people, that school was not my first choice, and I felt I could be happier elsewhere. I applied to a few schools for transfer, USD being one of them, in hopes of getting in to my dream school, and I was successful. I am currently at USD and I am absolutely in love with my experience here. However, had I not moved to New York, had I not taken that time to learn about myself and prove to myself and others that I was capable of overcoming obstacles and achieving regardless of the circumstances, I would not be the person I am today. In other words, New York helped me to discover myself, and I do not think that my experience would have been near as enriching or appreciated, had I not grown so much during my time in New York. It is important to learn from life, and to understand that everything happens in its own time.

I would tell myself to consider going to a less expensive university even if it meant I had to be closer to home. The amount of stress caused by having to worry about my finances detracts from my school work and makes it infinitely harder to concentrate. I would remind myself of my goals, my principles and my motivations and apply those more thoroughly to the experience i would have at whichever university I chose, as opposed to simply going to the school with the best reputation. I would also tell myself that this decision is not permanent, but it is important, and to make it with care, because although transferring is an option, it is not the preferred option your junior year of college. But the biggest thing I would like to tell myself if I could go back in time would be to go to a university that suits my personality and suits my needs, with students that not only represent one specific socio-economic class, and one where students of all sexual orientations, races, and religions are not only accepted but welcomed and embraced.

When I was at high school, I was probably too young to realize how important it was to succeed in college. I probably did not realize the importance of finding a suitable major and actually love it! If I could give myself an advice, I will probably just tell myself to not procastinate, because honestly, at high school, I was a pro at that, and when I started college, I realized thats not the smartest thing to do. If you get in the habit early in school, once you arrive at college you will be more than ready. For college, from my past experience I now start reading the material, even before the class starts just so I can be ''ahead of the game'' and not fall behind. As a senior in high school, i was not that aware of the stress in college, reading everyting in advance has helped me sleep more and even eat better. I consider myself a healthier college student with grades that keep getting better.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice I would tell myself to be more responsible and prepared. The college life is not simply about education and freedom, it about your future. When you enter college you will no longer be considered a little girl, you are considered an adult. Although this may sound nerve recking, you will also be exposed to a bigger and greater world. you will make friends from all over the world and teachers that wont know your name by memory. School will feel like an adventure and sometimes a long journey. Be prepared and brace yourself a vital and illuminating experience. Achieve, be successful, and most importantly never quit.

I would tell myself that time management is key to success. I would also tell myself that finding scholarships early in the high school years is essential to having less debt after college. I would remind myself to continue with extracurricular activities and to focus on a couple rather than many. Most importantly I would remind myself that often the friends who pressure you, are not real friends. Lastly, I would remind myself that GPA in college continues to be important even though you dont need it to pass from "grade" level to the other like you would in high school.