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If I could go back in time to give myself advice, I would say that money because it doesn't grow on trees and I should save what I can because college isn't cheap. I would say not to worry about being close to home, because being close to home doesn't have to mean living at home. I spent a year at a school that I didn't like because I thought it would be a better choice. But it wasn't until a friend jokingly asked me to be her roommate that I made the decision to transfer. And I couldn't be happier with that decision. I would also say to trust myself to know who I am and what I want in life. I made that mistake and spent 2 years in a major that I didn't like. In the end I realized that the major I had wanted all throughout middle and high school was the one for me. And I would tell myself to join everything I can because college only happens once; when else in life will you be able to be a student ambassador and the president of an organization ?

Knowing what I know now the advise I would give myself is make sure you are open to new experiences. Coming to college we have the ability to meet new people and even make lifelong friends out of those people. College, however, isn?t a joke. We are here to make a future for ourselves and not slack off. We need to work hard to receive a good grade and perform to the best of our abilities. College is here to prepare us for our future, so do not take it lightly. It is said to be the best years of our lives, so enjoy it, but work hard to be as successful in life that we are capable of becoming.

All four years were dedicated to the special needs population in a form of equine therapy; this combination of a love for people and appreciation of horses created some of the most memorible experiences ever. A strong work ethic and sense of responsibility was derived from the two to three jobs held year-long throughout high school. Though many hours outside of the classroom were spent volunteering or working, these experiences are well worth the commitment. With the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would be sure to emphasize the need for activities such as these to apply to my college resume. Because I held two to three jobs throughout my entire high school career, I was prepared for many hours studying and knew the hard work it would take to succeed academically. Also, with the therapeutic riding experience, I was very accepting to individuals with dissabilities, different races, and religions because many of my great friends through high school were diverse. I was also a youth leader in several 4H projects for 11 years. With all of these combined experiences, I learned the importance of balancing a schedule to incorporate activities and school work.

It is so important to do your best in high school. Sometimes students do not do their best while in high school. I do not think they realize how important their grades in high school are. It can make a big impact on the colleges that will except them.

Do not room with a friend or else it will likely end in disaster. Do not live with someone you are unsure about just because you are unsure about other options. Random roommates work best or living alone.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself that what I had achieved in high school is not what I'm going to be doing in college. There are more strict policies to follow and homework faced in college is a lot more intense than what high school was. With this being said, prepare yourself for a lot of studying, writing a lot of papers (more than three pages), but also remeber to have fun. Studying is important, but also having a social life is important to; this will keep you organized and well rounded. Take part in social activities on and off campus, this will allow you to build more social connections with people that have similar interests. I would tell myself to live in the dorms my first year, not commute, because living in the dorm is great, it gives you opportunities to meet diverse people that you may not meet just through classes or walking around on campus; commuting takes away meeting people and establishing friendships. Your college career sets you up for your future. Most importantly, do the absolute best that you can!!

I would tell myself to study. In high school I was lucky enough to achieve good grades without studying for hours; however, college is not like high school. College requires studying and working hard to achieve your dreams and goals. No one else can make your goals come to life; it takes hard work and dedication from you, and only you. Studying may not seem like the fun thing to do now, but in the long run it will definitely help. Life isn't always going to be easy, but good times will always be around the corner, so don't give up. Sleep is also important; if you are not getting enough sleep, your academic life will be affected. Studying won't do you any good if you are too tired to concentrate. Have fun, but be wise.

If I could go back and give myself advice for my future college career I would have told myself that just going to class doesn't cut it. In order to thrive in a university setting you have to balance your priorities, friends, and other obligations. Time management is immensely helpful when you incorporate it into your daily schedule. Never be afaraid to talk in class or ask for help. I wish I had known that earlier on because you can't learn when your only hearing directly from the professor. Student input is essential. Don't be afraid to take your learning to the next level and use your teachers to network into your desired career field. After all your paying for the knowledge and instruction you recieve here.

Hey, you. Yeah, you sitting there on your butt playing those video games. What do you think you're doing? You know you're supposed to be studying that math. Oh, yeah, it seems easy enough now to play through level 3 again, but trust me... when you're sitting there in that math 141 class, you are going to wish you could remember what you should be learning now. You might be great at English and science, but if you don't learn those study skills now, your freshman year of college is going to be a lot harder than you ever expected when you find yourself trying to learn all those study skills they are trying to teach you now on your own. Either way, videogames are never going to be an important part of your life and you won't even be thinking about leveling up your character in that game because you are going to be more focused on leveling yourself up with your education. Whatever kid, play now if you want, just be ready to push yourself when college comes.

Finding the right college is a difficult task. We want to attend a school that we feel best suits our personalities, interests, and identities. These qualities may span so vast a range that we agonize over the little things, like what coffee shops are on campus or how much smaller the dorms are compared to other schools'. It is essential that we take a step back and focus on broader aspects. I always encourage prospective students to take on-campus tours so they may get a feel for what campus life is like. This way, students behold the buildings, the students, and the faculty. Keep a focused eye on the faces of both the students and faculty members; appearances convey feelings and emotions with respect to the campus itself. Ask, "Does everyone seem generally happy or satisfied?" And if you can see yourself in those around you, then that is all you need to know.