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I have gained a better understanding of what it takes to really receive a grade, and know that I earned it. High school came very easily to me, and so far college has showed me the value of hard work. It is very satisfying when it all pays off in the end. College has been extremely valuable so far, because it has allowed me to be confronted with major challenges, and showed me the real strength that I posses to overcome those challenges. It has been a real time of growing not only academically, but also personally. This college experience is helping to mold me into a better more well-rounded person.

I feel that I have gotten a lot so far out of my college experience in many ways. Ive learned a lot about finances both on a personal level and about the college's finances. Also having undergone a transfer to the my current school I have learned the importance of reading the "fine print" with anything I'm trying to do academically. In a large sense the college experience has started to open my eyes to the realitys of adult life and I feel it has helped prepare me in social ways as well as academics.

I've found out that I'm not only still able to learn, but that the things that I learn can still have a powerful impact on my life. I was worried that I had become entrenched in my ways and that going back to school would be too difficult, but I am having the time of my life and realizing what I have denied myself all these years. I am hoping to have found a new career after graduating college, but even if I find that I want to continue in what I was doing, the experieince will have made it's mark on me and it's turning out to be a pretty good one.

I have discovered a reason to learn, an interest in what I am learning. No longer am I merely learning because the "man" or "machine" forces me to. It is my desire!

So far attending college has really solidified my future goals and given me great insight as to why it is so important to finish college and why so many people have a hard time doing it. College is a lot of work especially coupled with working to pay for my own living expenses and paying my own tuition with the help of government loans. The fact that it is a lot of hard work has made me realize how important it is to get a college degree so that I can get a job that I really love.

I have learned to be more independent and also more responsible . I have learned to be more sociable and become my own self.

College has been the best experienced, and I learned that in order to get the most out of it you have to be involved. I was one of the few selected to live in the Living-Learning Communities that help students become involved as well as live together. The Engineering Residential College Living Community gave me the confidence and push that any incoming freshman should have. I started my first year with a community of friends in the same position as me. We were clueless on what college was going to be about but we had one thing in common, determined to give it our best and finish with an engineering degree. Participating this year I was able to reach out to organizations and network with students and engineering companies. By networking I became a student member of the Society of Women Engineers, Civil Engineering Club, Engineers without Borders, and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. We also did a few community service events that made me feel good about myself. I became a very involved student and I have to thank the Engineering Residential College. Having this experience on my resume makes me stand out to any employer.

Going into college I had no direction and always asked myself what I was doing and where Im going. Attending classes for my first year really opened my eyes to the reality of life beyond highschool and forced me to grow into a mature well driven adult. I found my passion and drive and eventually began putting together my goals and aspirations. I found the artistic side of me as well as the fun out going personality everyones searching for. My ecperience in my 2 short years has been packed and full of excitment. I can't wait to get started in finishing my degree and moving on through college.

I learned that the academic challenge of college is not near as important as the ability to apply yourself to different topics of study. When you are placed into a learning environment where you are expected to learn all types of knowledge and interact with all types of people it build character that any employer will treasure.

My first year of college has been an eye-opening experience. I was so excited to graduate high school and start my college experience. I received a college scholarship to play football at a NAIA Division school and was so thrilled, that I just accepted it without ever visiting the school or evaluating the academic program the school offered. I just wanted to play football at a college level. I just made my first mistake. Yes, I went to that school for my first semester. Yes, I played college football. Was is the right decision to attend that school just to play sports? Absolutely not! As a high school senior, students are so excited for the opportunity to live away from home, their parents and to start making their own decisions, that they don't take the time to think about how important it is to attend the "right" University for their academic success. I transferred at semester to Boise State University and am very excited to be here. Although all of my first semester credits did not transfer, I enjoyed the experience. I am excited to continue my education closer to home with my family support.

I have a passion for knowledge, my creed is the cliche "knowledge is power." As a kid, I'd sit and not have any direction when it came to researching what I cared for. Now, with a grading system and schedule flexibility, along with very interesting classes taught by brilliant professors, I can finally flourish and advance my epistemic journey through the pedagogical anomaly that is Boise State University.

My college experience has really taught me how easy it can be to shape yourself into whatever you wish to become. I have learned to see the world from a broader perspective and accepted my weaknesses as a student as tools in which I can better myself. I have experienced first hand the incredible strengths that having what small amount of college level education I already have, has given to me. Most of all, my experience as a student has grounded me in the sense that I have a better conception of the person I wish to be and the things that I wish to attain in life. Hopefully I can make a difference in the world and the lives of many others and without my college experience I doubt I would feel capable of actually acheiving that goal. All in all I have learned the importance of believing in myself and my capabilities and how my education has genuinely given me the strength and power to grow as an individual.

The advice that I would give myself would have been that I should have had applied for many other scholarships because the cost at Boise State University is too much for what we can pay. I got a high GPA at High School, but didn't have good luck of getting any scholarships. If I could give an advice to myself I would say that I should choose Boise State University to go because I have kept my grades up and I am about to be recognized for my academic excellence. Another advice would be that at college someone has to work much more harder than at High School. I have to read many books and memorize things either for a quiz or test the next day. It takes more effort at college to earn good grades. College is just another part of life, but we have to go beyond High School in order to have a great career. Now with this economic situation it won't be easy to find a job, so I feel proud for being in college. We latinos and Hispanics have to serve as role models for others and our siblings. Si Se PUEDE!

I could say anything. I'd make sure I knew how to do laundry and avoid tinge-ing everything pink. I would tell my highschool self to bring plenty of pictures to remember my old friends, and to have them on hand when explaining where I'm from to my new friends. I would teach myself better study habits, and to make friends with the library because studying in the dorms is less as likely to happen than the Apocalpse. I would remind myself that no one in college cares who you were in highschool, and that here, regardless of where you've been.. it's about where you're going. I would tell myself to never take a class earlier than 9 AM if I plan on attending and that late night classes really put a damper on things. All of these things are of great importance; however the most important thing I would tell myself is to embrace the changes college throws upon you. Learn, grow, and be great.. to focus, have fun, and meet every expectaion you have for yourself.

Looking at the person I was as a high school senior, I can offer only a few words of advice. I would say to myself, ?Take everything anyone ever said to you with a grain of salt. Your overloaded schedule at high school will make the first semester of college at seventeen credits be a piece of cake, so do not worry about the difficulty of the course work. The two AP classes you took prepared you well. The dorm room you will be living in is the size of a large closet, but everything will fit. Incidentally, this will reinforce organizational and social skills. People are more accepting at college, so you can start fresh. Think of this as a way to be yourself without dealing with half the school remembering who you are according to their memories of you growing up. You will make friends easily, and your time will seem better spent because you will be doing something you love rather than focusing on subjects that drain your positive energies. Whoever told you that college will be a challenge was right, but it will not seem that way to you.?

I would tell my "eager and nieve" self that the upcoming college experience will be challenging to adjust to due to the freedom that is allowed. And yes, it can be less busy then the active life you lead now if you make it that way, but that does not mean more time to slack off. Just stay on task, don't let yourself get behind, take your vitamins to avoid any long term illnesses, ie: the flu, and reach out to people don't be shy, be yourself and be open to those that you may not agree with. Join some groups that interest you, get involved somehow, maybe tryout for that sport team that you are scared to, there's nothing to lose. Take risks, but know your limitations. Just give it your best! That is really all that counts. You will look back come graduation and smile knowing that really lived life to its fullest so far, but there is a whole other adventure waiting for you! Take college by the horns and hang on! Trust me, you won't regret it. ps. Don't stress out about the little things, enjoy every moment!

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior I would have advised myself to have researched more about out of state exchange and tuition options. I also would have recomended that I commit myself more to organization, starting with a simple day planner and a set study schedule. After experiencing the last five years of frustration with academic advisors I also would have suggested attending a different university and creating a stron relationship with a good advisor from the very beginning so as to avoid spending six years on a four year degree.

There are four major mistakes that I regret. The first mistake was that I only applied to two colleges and didn?t look deep into their nursing programs, therefore I would tell myself to research more potential colleges and exploring their nursing programs thoroughly to discover what they have to offer. Secondly, I wasn?t financially ready for what was to come. I didn?t have a budget plan and rarely applied to scholarships because back then I thought I would apply for scholarships in college. Yet it?s just as hard to receive scholarships and my debt continues to build. Thirdly, I didn?t take my GPA seriously as I should have because I didn?t want it to be the center of my life where I had to receive a 4.0. Now in college my GPA determines if I get into the nursing program. Lastly, I didn?t believe in myself. I cut myself short from all of these opportunities because I felt that I wasn?t good enough. True since I didn?t give it my all in my studies and preparation for my future. So I would encourage myself that I can achieve anything!!!

The advice I would give myself is dont take a year off or a semester. Once you do that you start working harder and more and then it gets harder and harder to go back I have been out for almost 3 years and it was very dificult to get back into "school mode" and now I have more bills and rent to pay and its hard to get financial aid and loans. I would have filled out more scholarships and grants to try and get my school paid for and not having to do it all on my own now and not living with parents.

If I could go back in time and allow my self to know some information about college, I would tell myself to start looking for colleges, grants, loans, and any other possible way of getting money for that college. I would also tell myself to do it now for I have waited nearly three years after graduation to go to college.

Relax. It's not as difficult as it may seem at first. Just stay focused and find what you love. Study what really interests you and school will be a blast.

I would tell myself to study hard and keep on track. I would also tell myself that the tutor centers and all of the other resources out there to help confused students aren't there for looks. They actually help and make things understandable. Another thing I would say is to fill out as many scholarship and grant applications as possible. The more money you have while in college, the more you can focus on school work instead of worrying about paying rent and keeping food in the cupboard. The last thing I would tell myself would be to soak up every bit of information anyone wants to give about college. Teachers, college graduates, and other professionals more-than-likely know what they are talking about since they had to go through it themselves.

I would advise myself to take college courses, concentrate harder on studying more and keeping my GPA up closer to 4.0, and to know exactly which classes I need each semester to move forward towards my nursing degree.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, my advice to myself would be have a plan b. Don't think that plan A is fool proof, My plan A was the military was going to pay for me to go to school, so I didn't apply for anything else I just took their word an ran with it. Since being out of the military I look back and wish I applied to more colleges, applied for more scholarships, went that extra mile to get the better grade in class, instead I went with my main plan an took the easy way out. College is something that should be taken serious and that's the concept i failed to realize as a high school senior so if I could I would go back in time and tell myself that.

To go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior would be extremely life changing. Not only do I now know exactly what I need to succeed in college, I have experienced the outcome of not being prepared. If given the opportunity to go back I would first sit myself down and explain how important it is to apply for scholarships. I did not apply for scholarships as a senior because I did not realize how expensive college was. Another piece of advice would be to encourage myself to save. As a student who struggled financially fall semester, I would persuade myself to not spend on unnecessary objects. Students have enough to worry about in college and are better off not working if possible on their first year. As a final suggestion, I would tell the senior me to enjoy the high school experience and appreciate family being close as much as possible. It is not easy being away from home and high school memories should be treasured. With this advice the senior me would be as ready as could be for the college years ahead.

As a high school senior there are a lot of things I wish I would have done as to prepare form my post secondary education. Upon applying to Boise State University I was given countless opportunities to visit campus, ask questions, become informed on topics such as housing, financial aid, meal plans, extra curricular school sponsored activities etc. I wish I would have attended these many different sessions as to become more familiar with life as a Boise State Bronco. Currently I am trying to figure out a way to afford living on campus in the dorms. College is not college without living in the dorms with a roommate, suitemates, Resident parents and all the other memories, and experiences that are associated with university housing. Another thing I would change would be the (very slow) rate at which I applied for scholarships as well as for school itself. In order to become more successful in the college scene upcoming freshman should be informed, be aware, be diligent, do NOT procrastinate necessary processes, and one of the biggest things upon entering college is to be involved, get to know people, professors, and locations within and around the boundaries of campus.

As a high school senior, I had my mind set on attending an out-of-state university. Now that I have achieved that goal, and knowing what I now know about the college life and the transition from high school to college, I would go back and advise myself to not under estimate my academic ability. My senior year of high school I was very unsure of how well I would do in my upcoming college academia, and to my surprise I did exceptionally well my first semester of college. I would also advise myself to be prepared for the upcoming homesickness and friend sickness. During my senior year I was completely oblivious to the reality of leaving my family that has been my support system throughout my life and my friends who I have been going to school with since preschool.

Find the time to study and network with people more.

The advice I would be giving is this; enjoy your last year in high school. Now is the time to be planning what your next step will be. I would recommend making a list of what you are looking for in a college. Then you will need to do your research, look into the details so you can make a educated decision as to will you be going to college and which college will it be.

Take your general core classes now. You will have plenty of time to decide what you want to do as you engage in intramural activities, join groups, learn, and create friendships. Make new friends, ask them questions, and find out about yourself. Keep in touch with the people who know you best. Respect yourself. You can have fun without being stupid. Learn to love life, it's truely wonderful (especially after finals week).

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself to not worry so much about attending college at Boise State University. At first, I was anxious and really nervous about attending college. I wasn't sure if I was going to fit in and make friends, but from what I know now, it is not that difficult. I get along really well with my roommates and everyone else in my dorm. I would also tell myself not to worry about my classes because before school started, I over exaggerated the difficulty of the classes I would be taking. The very last piece of advice I would tell myself would be to keep up the hard work and dedication in college because it will evenutally pay off.

The Army is still a good choice for you at this time. You still have a lot of growing up to do; you will love it, and it will be good for you in many ways! However, when you get out of service, don?t be so hesitant to go back to school, don?t wait so long. You are intelligent! A young lady that was struggling made the choices and grades you made in high school. You will do well in life, once you give yourself the opportunity. Our mom looked at me and hugged me when I joined the Honor Society and said "See, I always knew you could do it if you put your mind to it! Congratulations!" Mom was proud, and so was I!

There is no way to state strongly enough the need and benefits of a college degree.

At 24, the idea of being able to step back and save myself from these many life lessons learned is worth smiling about. I would take my young self by the hand and tell her gently, " It's not all what you think. The freedom is nice, but beware, with this freedom comes reponsibility. There is no one to clean up messes made or to step in when you drop the ball. You are now an adult. College is about self-discovery. Please go out , explore new classes, develop new friendships, and step into areas of self you never knew you had. But understand, you can't be everything to everyone. With that, also, you can't be everywhere at once. Know your limits. Please note, not everyone who works with you or helps you is your friend. Not everyone who is against you is your enemy. Choose wisely your circle of influence. Learn everything you can. Have fun at all times. All- night study sessions are a way of life. The cleaning staff in your dorm will be the best alliance you make. And most importantly, believe in yourself. " With these words and hug, young me will be alright.

I think the best advice that I could have given myself would have been to slow down. I would have taken a semester off from highschool before I jumped right into college. I would have done this because I could have had some time to figure out what and where I really wanted to go. I went to the closest and easiest college to home, rather than really taking the time to find the school that is right for me. Now finally in my sophmore year I have found the college that is right for me, from which I plan to attend in the fall semester of 2010. In my opinion it is crucial to find the true direction you need to go in and follow that path till you have accomplished your goals. Do not ever settle when it comes to your education is what I would have told myself if I could have turned the tides, and given myself a piece of advice in my senior year of highschool.

Sit and write down your interests, then make a list of possible areas those interest may fall under and contact a professor not a peer advisor to find how to shape your academic interest and career. Education is not about the fun one is having in the classes but the outcome of those classes and where you are after it is all done. The fun then begins by working in an area that is of interest, especially if internships are available those avenues may be explored with a hands on experience.

The senior year of high school is full of Ap classes and essays ; college admissions and prom night. Perhaps the most nautious endeavor of senior year is preparing to make the transition from high school to college. Meeting the required deadlines of assignments and utilizing time management is key to success in college. The feeling of exhaustion is natural and at times the homework assigned seems daunting. A Personal Scheduler is and essential tool that can be used to prioritize your school life. You can use the scheduler to organize deadlines and complete assignments, while keeping trach of class schedules so no absence is needed. Searching for scholarships is essential in financing a university education. Apply for scholarships that are applicable and fit your criteria. For example, applying for a single scholarship valued at $15,000 might not be your best option, but submitting to double or triple digit scholarships adds up and can pay for necessities such as room and board, food and supplies. So as you prepare to submit college applications and write personal statements, keep in mind that the knowledge gained in high school is the knowledge the will be applied in college.

Hello old self! How is life as a high school senior? Is your life filled with corpulent amounts of stress about homework, relationships, college, and what direction your life is headed? Don't worry. I've been through all of that already. Right now you are probably thinking your future is dull, grim, and indecisive. On the contrary, your life is about to begin again and go in directions you would never imagine yourself going in. One reason you are scared to even think about going to college is that you don't know who you want to be or what you want to do. That's ok! College is a way for you to answer these questions. Higher education is a way for you to find out who you really are, and there are tons upon tons of resources for you to utilize at colleges around the country that will help you find your way. You might be scared to meet new people and leave old friends behind. Just know that you will form new relationships that will be lasting and take you to new places. Old self, don't worry. The best is yet to come.

I would tell myself what I really wanted to do. I started college not realizing what I am passionate about studying. I didn't take it seriously and have spent a lot of time fixing grades that should have been A's. I would tell myself that High School is important and to try and take what I learned there and use that in college as well. It has taken me so long to realize how important and fun college really is. It is a time to find yourself, to learn, and to meet new people. It is so important to get a college education and really is rewarding when you work hard on a project and earn your grade. In high school, it didn't seem hard to earn an A, but in college, that A is well worth all the work.

I would tell myself that life goes on. My mother was persisitent in reminding me of this very fact. However, like most teenagers I thought that everything that happened to me in high school projected the events of the rest of my life. Being a few years older now, I have realized that the boyfriend of the week and the best friend of the month are not the people who determine how my life turns out, only I can do that. I would tell myself to take a breathe, relax and enjoy life for what it is. Its not about being 18 or 21, its about taking everything in as it happens. Those are the lessons that are the most important, and the ones people tend to miss out on. Lastly I would ensure that I made sure to force myself as a younger person to be more accepting and less judgemental. I would not want to miss out on the friendships I passed by again. Its not worth it to follow the flow and reject people just because someone else does not like them. Keep your head up, all aspects of the world are worth seeing.

If i could go back in time as a high school student, I would make myself apply for more scholarships and schools. This time of life is about taking chances and living life to the fullest. I should have applied to more colleges to move out of the house or at least applied to live in the dorms. I also would tell myself to focus on school and making the most out of high school, becasue once you get to college, things will be much different. I wish I could tell myself to live on campus, join clubs, or maybe even a sorority. It would make college life not only more fun and interesting, it would make it easier. There would be more peolpe around to me to help guide me in the choices I make. If only it were possible, my college career could be a little more fun!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in highschool i would tell myself to create better study habbits. After attending a year of college i learned that your study habbits need to be created in high school so they are useful when you get to your harder college classes. I would also tell myself to not stay up late. Staying up late in college kills you when you have to get up for a early class in the morning which can effect your learning in your classes.

Well, I am a 35 year old male attending university for the very first time in my life and it is a blast! When I look around I feel like I may have missed out on something importatnt that all these 19-23 year old kids are partaking in. It really is more about the friends they are making and the lives they are shaping than the classes they are taking. I think most kids this age have no idea yet, nor should they, what they are gonna be when they grow up! That is what college is really for - to get your feet wet, take a diverse course selection, and try to discover where your passions lie. If you want to specialize - do it in grad school. Sometimes I wish the universities did not even make you choose a major for your undergraduate... what if we all just took classes each year from a pool of four different levels of classes? More well rounded individuals perhaps? Something more in common for all of us? Choose the classes that sound fun for you now and worry about the rest when you actually grow up... if you ever want to :)

Its not important how old you are, how much money you have, and most importantly, what people tell you what you can or can?t do. The pencil is in YOUR hands. We have the power to create our lives, and so many of us are unaware of it. But first, you must learn to love yourself and to start making decisions for YOUR life. You have every right to dream as big as you want, to see whatever part of the world your heart desires and to be that person you?ve always wanted to be. So go on and start dreaming big. Set small goals, set big goals. And achieve them. Let me warn you that you will sometimes fail. But never give up. The sky is the limit, and believe that if you want it... desire it... there IS a way. It?s yours.

Dear Self, In your senior year I know you worked hard in both school and all your sports, but I want to give you a heads up, that you're going to have to step it up even more in college. College will force you to grow up, though you think you already have. You'll be forced to make new friends and try to hold on to the ones you had. While juggling classes, and track, your going to get worn down, but you will just have to work through it. For its not like your the only one feeling alone, others are too. After some time you'll make a few friends and learn how to add some fun into your everyday routine. Track won't be the same, so don't expect it to be. This is your life, take charge of it embrace it, enjoy it while you can, because just like in high school time will fly by, and soon you won't be in school anymore, you'll be out in the real world. Enjoy high school, because college will be nothing like it.

I would encourage myself to immediatley get involved in extracirricular activities and different clubs. I really avoided making friends the first couple of semesters and became really isolated. Getting involved is of huge importance in college life. I would have told myself to schedule meetings with the career center to set up a coarse of action for graduating and what short term goals need to be accomplished in order to succeed in my long term ones, as well as the financial aids office to find scholarships and different options for funding. I would have encouraged myself to be bold and unafraid of the teachers. They were so intimidating at first and I avoided them out of fear that they would think I was unintelligent. I wish that I could encourage myself that my question, ideas, and opinions matter. I think that would be my main piece of advice, have courage, don't not do something because your afraid of failing. If you do then how you will ever get the opportunity to succeed.

Don't be afraid of change and trying new things, just because you have not done something before doesn't mean that its going to be horrible. Marching band really isn't that bad, once the scar heals you'll do fine! Don't worry about what other people think and try to have as much fun as possible. TAKE A MATH CLASS BEFORE YOU FORGET EVERYTHING! last but not least, be kind to everyone, give people a chance, have faith, be strong, be couragous, don't let your past define you and most of all, Don't Give Up.

Network, network, network! I wish I would have gotten more involved with the student orientation programs. I think that talking and getting to know students that go to the school you wish to attend is a huge advantage in the transitioning stage from highschool to college. The more people you know and are friends with, the bigger advantage you have over students who haven't networked as much.

Find money! College is expensive but if you take the time and fill out applications and gather the information, it will make your college life more simple. Getting scholarships and grants will take away some of the major stress of your college life. There are so many scholarships for Freshman but not as many for Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors, so get out there and get them early in your college career! It will save you as you go along in your college years.

My life after high school has been amazing and I would not change it for anything. I consider myself a fortunate man to have been able to have lived the way I have and to have gone the places I've gone. However, money is always an issue being a student. I would recommend working harder for scholarships and to have saved more money before going to school.