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College will truly be one of the greatest seasons of your life but it also lays down the foundation from which you will build the rest of your life. Have fun, don’t take college too lightly and don’t take yourself too seriously! It will be easy to get into a niche and find a group of friends to be comfortable around, but don’t settle for the comfortable. Some of your greatest friendships and experiences will be the unexpected ones. Make friends with people you wouldn’t dream of hanging out with-you’ll have more in common than you think. Learn about things that are outside of your interests-it will make you a better thinker. You can’t experience the world until you get out of your own. Read stuff you disagree with! Discover perspectives and never close off yours to new insights. Never forget that you can only connect the dots you collect. Stay curious and go collect some dots!P.S. It’s always a good idea to go get milkshakes with your friends at two in the morning. Go ahead and spring for the extra Reese’s.

To talk to myself as a senior in high school, how I wish that opportunity would arise. I always placed my main focus on academics, but also participated in varsity sports, outside jobs, and multiple clubs. Through all of the hustle and bustle with my busy schedule, I did not have time, nor did my parents allow me, to go to the parties and make what would potentially be those reckless teenage decisions that all of the inspirational speakers ramble about. I thought to myself how these decisions were setting a better path for my future, but the rebel in me longed to "fit in" with those party-goers. I worried how uncool or nerdy people thought I was, even though I knew most everyone thought otherwise. To go back and tell myself not to worry about those party aspirations, that would be a dream. I always placed my focus on what was important; all I needed to do was be confident in myself that the things I was focusing on were the important things.

In high school I always heard from people that, "College will change you". However, I would describe my experience at Wofford College as a deepening, rather than a change into somebody new. I still possess the same traits and beliefs that I have always had, but now I've gained new level of understanding of the world and how I fit into it. Wofford has helped me to discover even more of who I am that I never knew existed, and it has equipped me to be the very best "me" in every area. Being at Wofford College has given my opportunities to do things that I never would have expected. I've had coffee outside of class with professors who are experts in their fields, built friendships that I will never forget, learned to argue my beliefs, and been stretched and challenged academically, spiritually, and emotionally. I've learned what it means to truly love others, and how to develop my strengths rather than focusing on my weaknesses. Above all, Wofford has taught me that learning happens just as much outside the classroom as in it, and that valuable information can be gleaned from the most unlikely sources.

My college experience has allowed me to learn what kind of person I am and what kind of person I want to be in life. After my first semester at college, I realized that I had underestimated myself too many times in my life. I always doubted myself in everything I did; I knew that I was smart, but I never thought I could get the highest grade in class. I now know that if I had had the confidence I do now, I could've done much better in high school. My classes at college challenged me to the point where I wanted to give up and settle for B's and C's. However, I persevered and made all A's and B's. I'm just beginning to realize how intelligent I really am. College has been such a positive experience for me and I can't wait for the future life lessons I will learn.

Knowing what I know now about the college lifestyle and the transitions that take place while getting there, the main thing I would tell myself is to make sure to keep your focus on the big picture. College is something not to take lightly, it's the preparation that ultimatley prepares you for your career in life. Before College, you have gone through twelve years of schooling, and just when you think that you may be done with it all, College awaits you. That is absolutley 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} the way that I felt about the situation. If I could go back in time and say a few words of advice to myself or any high school senior for that matter, I would say this: You may have bad days in College and say to yourself, "Why even bother anymore?" Just keep in mind, it's all for something bigger and better that's going to be significantly beneficial for you later on in life. Always remember, keep your eye on the prize, because it's all going to be worth it.

Most would imagine that I would go back in time to tell myself to study more, open those text books and fill your brain with knowledge so that you can be ready for college life, but in all reality, I prefer having found out the hard way. Some might say that is silly advice, I personally think that we as individuals grow and find ourselves from the trials and tribulations that we face. The one thing that I would tell myself to do differently is to spend a little more time with the family, for when you go off to college, going home to see them is the greatest feeling possible.

Advanced Placement classes are the key. I know some of them can get a little boring and the last thing a second semester high school senior wants to do is study all the time, but the studying will truly pay off in the end. There will be time for fun and for jobs over the summer. Stop working yourself to death and use the extra time to get a few more hours of studying the Barron's guide in. Actually finish the Barron's guide before the Bio exam and get some sleep. AP Euro is the best decision you could make for attending a liberal arts. Euro coupled with US History give you an entire twelve hours if you pass with a 4 or 5! That's time that needs to be used in so many other ways. Apply to the all the schools you're interested in. You may surprise yourself. Do not be intimidated by sticker prices or high test scores. Just apply.

If i were to go back into my high school career as a senior I would definitely tell myself to start NOW! I would tell myself to look up schools, to find scholarship information, and to talk to college coaches about playing football for them. After high school I wanted so bad to go to a school and play football, I even had a college (Wofford) who were heavily lookin at me to paly for them. I could have went off to school and played football, but I chose to take two years off to join a christian college, Logas Christian College. This two year program has grown my character, my perseverance, my strengths, and my faith. I chose what was better, even though it was really hard. Going back now, I wouldnt have changed anything, other than communicating to different schools about what I was doin. My wish is to still go to college and play football and this scholarship will help me do just that.

Chelsea, do not be in too much of a rush about everything whether it is making friends or athletics. You need to be patient and remember it did not happen overnight in high school either. The great group of friends you made in high school did not really come together until your sophomore year, so don't expect to have instant friends as soon as you get to school. You are looking for quality, not quantity. With the athletics, do not get frustrated with your playing time or your coach. Remember you have to prove yourself all over again, and you are only a freshman. Your time will come, and your coach will eventually notice all your hard work. Again, patience is key. Other than that, you're pretty well prepared for this transition, so enjoy your senior year! You work hard and manage your time well, so don't forget to have a little fun every now and then too. Get ready because the best years of your life are still yet to come!

Skylar, It is senior year and you are excited about graduation but you need to stay focused on school. Your grades are still important! Get involved in as many activities as you can, but do not overload yourself. Join clubs to help the community. Stay on track and do not waste your time partying. Have fun and celebrate getting this far but remember you have your whole life in front of you and you need to stay focused. Join the Facebook page for Wofford and start talking to your future classmates. You will find it easier to know people going into it. Do not forget about your friends and family at home. They are the ones that got you this far, so stay in touch. A phone call would be nice?do not just text them! Also, keep strong in your faith. It is not as easy once you get to college to stay on track with that but you?ll see that it is very important. Have fun once you get to college, but do not pile too much on your plate. School should be your number 1 priority over the next four years. And have some fun too.