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I would say to work harder in high school and for your senior year, and do a lot better than I originally had. I sadly got senior-itis early on and my grades showed for it. I should have also worked alot harder in a lot of my classes. Also college is very expensive if you go away and stay in a dorm. I would say to work hard and get more scholarships and do more applications for scholarships. Also be more social because in college, everybody works hard to be social. Join clubs, do alot of activities out of school and that nothing is impossible in life. Even though it may have gotten hard and stressful at times it will pay off in the end when you walk across the graduation stage and you recieve your diploma.

If I could go back in time to give myself some advice, the first piece of advice that I would offer would be to surround myself with people who are ambitious and who are where I would like to be in life. I would tell myself to make friends with positive people who have already gone through the transition from high school to college, and then I would learn everything that I could about their experiences. I would share in the happiness of their successes and learn from their mistakes. I would tell myself to always strive for excellence, because grades in high school really are important. I would make sure that I manage my time well, because minutes cannot be regained. In addition, I would tell my past self to remember to laugh, even when school seems hard. I would want to be more thankful for challenges, because they are each an opportunity for growth. Lastly, know that success is not defined by the amount of money you make or the “things” you collect; rather, it is in working hard, doing your best, and leaving a positive legacy that you find success.

I would tell myself to take as many AP courses that my high school offered. I feel that had I taken more of these, I would be more prepared for college courses. I would also tell myself to volunteer at hospitals, schools, etc. to find my true passion. Don't wait around and do nothing with your free time, but do something productive. Never settle for a major you are not fully excited about. The decisions you make now will affect the rest of your life. It is not about making money because as the saying goes, "money can not buy happiness." Don't just choose a major that seems "easy" but something you are fully passionate about and can put your entire heart in to. The hard work will pay off one day when you are fully happy with the career you choose. Lastly, I would say to try to be as well-rounded as possible. Don't worry all the time about school and don't always try to be "cool" with friends and not keep up with your studies. Try to be as well-rounded as possible and not soley focus on one aspect.

Start working on not procrastinating so much. College will not be as difficult as your teachers keep telling you, but make it easier on yourself by not putting things off till the last minute. Those papers will get done, I can assure you, but writing a ten-page paper the two nights before it's due is never enjoyable no matter how you slice it. Really work on applying for scholarships. You'll find that it will take a lot of worry off your mind if you don't have to think about paying back student loans for the next couple decades. Keep an open mind when you get up there; life is all about experience and this will be the last time you get to just live for experiences without worry. And if you say you're gonna go for a job, do it. They have jobs on campus and off; there's no excuse to be unemployed throughout college. Your wallet and whatever controls stress will thank you at the end of the semester.

I would just tell someone to get involved. I know plenty of friends that dropped out because they were bored. I told them to join a group or two on campus to get themselves moving. They refused and as a result, left the school. You may be busier but through the involvment, you will meet so many new people and find out so much about yourself. In addition, I would tell be people to challenge themselves. Go the extra mile in class, or take that leadership position in your orginization. I have learned so much from just challenging myself and taking that risk. One can only learn from their mistakes so why not do those mistakes while you are in a learning environment. GO CATAMOUNTS!

Some people are ignorant but for that ratio of people, there's a bigger ratio of people who actually will care for you and make friendships that will always be treaured. Teachers remind you that the world is competitive and not everyone is going to make it. Not negative but inspiring because you aren't in colege to get wasted or have fun, its about hard work. I go to college because I value my life and I want to get the best job I'd love and to find people as interested in their future as I am. I came to find that college doesn't make you into someone else or someone new, it polishes out the person you were born to be. Just give college a chance and you'll be thankful for the rest of your life.

Attending Western Carolina University has been an incredible academic, social, and life learning experience. It has presented countless responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges, which have proved just how adventurous life truly is. Through moving to not only a new school, but a new state as well, has taught me how to deal with mulitiple situations on my own. I have had the privilege of stepping outside of my comfort zone to meet new people and develop friendships with the people I live with on a community hall. Having a roommate for the first time in my life has been an amazing and life changing experience because it has forced me to interact and connect with someone I have never met. It has taught me how to be considerate, thoughtful, and respectful of others. Sharing a room with someone helps practice communication and problem solving skills. All of these abilities apply to almost every area of life and I truly believe it forms characteristics needed to function as a productive individual in the "real world." College truly is a valuable experience because it has developed my inner being, expanded my knowledge, and presented opportunities to develop skills needed for success in life.

Honestly, the biggest thing I have gotten out of my college experience is that I have gotten to meet some amazing life long friends and my relationship with God is stronger than ever. Yes, education is really important and I am so grateful to be here to learn all the things I am learning, but to me, a relationship with God is the best thing, and he's got my back so I am not worried at all.

My college experience has been amazing. I have meet so many close friends at Western Carolina University. The professors here really care about your education and want you to successeed. By having the small class sizes you have that personal relationship with your professors. The athletic events at Western are a lot of fun we tailgate and go to the football games. There is always something going on with the campus whether it be skiing, working out with group x, a sorority or fraternity, going to an athletic event, or being a part of your favorite club! Western Carolina University is defiantly the place to be in the Whee!

My college experience has been an extremely great one, one that I would not change or re-live for any distinctive reason. I love the way this campus is set up and would not have it any other way. It has been a benefit attending this college for the simple reason of success. I have had numerous classes and they all ended in triumph. If there would be a reason, it is for all the hard work and also of the student-teacher relationship. The classes are somewhat small, so there is a way the teacher and student can connect and workout any misunderstanding in the classroom. This is why I have succeeded and made the best of my college experience.