California State University-Chico Top Questions

I never had a chance to finish college because I joined the work force. I would like to complete my education but I need a scholarship to afford school.

So far, my college experience has been hectic to say the least. There is so much to do in the city of Chico whether it be bike riding in Bidwell Park on a bright sunny day, watching a Friday night movie with your friends, or enjoying the Thursday Farmer's Market in downtown! My favorite things about CSU Chico include how small class sizes are (my largest class only consisting of about 300 students), the endless amount of trees, Chico Creek that runs right through campus, and the majors and classes provided. Being in college and on my own has taught me a lot of responsibility, especially with the newfound workload that comes with each one of my classes! I was expecting more work in college, but not nearly as much as I have received. It has taught me, though, discipline and time management! It can be stressful at times but I have learned to better manage and balance the work required to ease off that unwanted stress. It can be done if you put your mind to it! I have a goal of a Bachelor's in Science in Nursing and I plan to achieve it!

Although I just recently began on my college adventure, I can truly say that I have enjoyed my 6 weeks here. I have met a ton of different induviduals and everywhere I turn there is some club or organization trying to get you involved with the school. Everyone has wonderful school pride here at CSU Chico and I could not picture myself anywhere else. What i love the most about the school is that I can't look around and categorize the type of people tha are here. I love the diversity that the people bring to the campus. My classes are awesome as well. I am a pre-nursing major and I am enjoying my teachers and the courses i enrolled in. It's going to be a long, difficult road to become a nurse, but I know I can do it. The thought of spending my next 4 years here is refreshing. I'm excited to see what else my journey holds for me.

Chico State put me to the test. I have always had the ability to resist peer pressure without a second thought. At Chico I have been tested every day. Having this environment has made me realize how strong I really am. Even in this college environment I am able to turn away from decisions I know might haunt my future. I am here to learn and experience a way of life. And that is what I have done and am doing. The people you meet in Chico are not the sort of people you flash a smile at and never see again. They are people that you have real meaningful conversations with. On the surface Chico appears to be...shallow, to put it bluntly. However, this is not true. Once you take the time to sit down and talk with a Chico student, preferably a sober one, you will find that they will challenge your beliefs and ideas of the world around you. They will encourage thoughts you might not have ever thought. At Chico State we may be known for our ability to party hard, but people stay because it is easy to see we are sincere at heart.

I have gained valuable social experiences and networks which I will continue to grow after school. I have began starting my own small business and will use the school community to advance my goals, growth, and leadership skills. College has been valuable to atend because it is helping me to grow greatly as a person and is giving me the social skills and knowledge to succeed in the future. College also enabled me to start my own business and is giving me a market and client base to for my business to take off from.

My dream has always been to work with at-risk children, teens and their families as a psychologist, but I had let so much time pass that my dream seemed unattainable. On my fiftieth birthday, I realized that I wanted to live the rest of my life with accomplishment rather than regret. I announced to my friends and family that I would be returning to school. I had many excuses and fears about going back to school. I was afraid that I would not be accepted by my fellow students, that my study skills would be rusty, that my friends and family would not take me seriously, about the finances and changes in my life style, and that my age would be a liability in acceptance in grad schools and future employment. I possess a B.A. in Psychology and am my first year in the School Psychology masters program at CSU-Chico. As my fifty-third birthday approaches, I am well on the way. I have learned that no dream is too big or too late to achieve. Courage is not about whether one is afraid, but whether one can act in spite of the fear. I am courageous.

I was the first person in my family to attend college and making a decision to attend CSU Chico was very easy because I had done my research before hand and felt that it was a perfect university for me. The whole process of transitioning from community college to a University was made easy with the help of faculty and staff at Chico State because they understood what the new students go through and the type of help they need to feel at ease about the process. I have gained great deal of appreciation for the instructors because I realized that different students have different learning styles, which was the reason why Chico State instructors try to incorporate different teaching styles into their everyday lessons. Chico State is very environmentally friendly campus and students go out of their way to make the campus as green as possible which opened my eyes to the environmental changes going on in the world and taught me to do my part to save the earth for future generations. I believe that if I had attended a university that didn’t have this program I would have missed out on this unique experience.

After I have completed my Professional Chemistry major and Mathematics minor here at California State University Chico, I plan to attend a chemistry graduate program at a prestigious school to earn my PhD. After graduate school I would like to continue research and at some time later obtain a teaching position to help educate young minds like my chemistry professors here at California State University Chico have done so well. I am a hard-working, motivated, well-communicated individual who is well aware of the demands in any graduate program. My commitment to excelling will be reinforced by the fact that I will be beneficially affecting individuals and hopefully the world of chemistry. My qualities and traits developed from my academic years so far have helped affirm my intent to enroll in a graduate program. With the help of this scholarship, I would be able to work less hours at my job and focus more on not only excelling in classes, but in involving myself in research programs, giving back to the school by tutoring young chemistry majors, interacting with the knowledgeable chemistry faculty, and furthering my education in hopes of fulfilling my dream of getting into a graduate program.

I feel that I am getting an excellent education with practical hands-on experience as well. The faculty and staff are amazing, they are friendly, remember who you are, and go out of their way to help with any situation. I am older than the average student but still feel like I fit in and have made many friends in my first year. This was an excellent choice for obtaining a bachelor's degree, I don't feel lost in the shuffle at school and the community is amazing as well.

Although my school year starts in August (and I've never attended it), I can't wait to meet tons of new and exciting people that I will hopefully become life-long friends with. I also can't wait to experience the University Farm and be able to work with animals on a one on one basis.

College helped me grow up and gain a perspective of the whole picture. College provided me with a venue to challenge the status quo, think outside the box and contribute to the learning evironment as well as gain knowledge and social skills. It was valuable for me to attend college because I gained an invaluable academic and real life education that has made me a well rounded person. It was valuable for me to attend college because it was a stepping stone for me to attend graduate school, become a professional and laid the foundation for me to go back to earn my doctorate degree.

The most I gotten out of my college experience is meeting new people. When I was in high school I was always shy. I found it hard to meet new people. I rarely talk to a lot people, especially if I don't know them. When I enter college, I made a promise to myself that I will be more out-going towards other people. Now, I meet and talk to new people on a daily basis. I talk to my professors outside of the classrooms. I'm able to make new friends at the community college. Attending college is a wonderful experience. I believe that attending college is a life changing experience. When you attend college and graduate, you become a different person then before. You will become more educated. You will experience many difference cultures and languages because of the diversity of the students. Attending college gives you a lot of opportunities to find yourself. While I attended college, I learned a lot more about myself. Overall, being a college student is amazing.

My college experience and education gave me the foundation of the career path I chose and I am still a part of today. My college experience showed me how to market my skills in the business world. I grew up and became an adult while in college. I learned more than just what was in the classroom. I learned about the different religions, races and cultures of people. I learned more about life and the disciplines it demands in college than at any other time in my life. My recent acceptance to the 2010-2011 MBA program at the University of LaVerne in California will help to provide security for me and my family during these hard economic times.

Each day of living on your own and attending a college is a great new experience. For me personally i have learned a lot of responsibilty for myself both socially and acedemically. With my college experience I have not only learned how to push myself with my classes by studying and learning how toreach my full potential in class. But I have also been able to help in extracurricular activities. In my first semester at Chico I was my the event commity for Up Til Dawn, a fund-raising group for Saint Judes. I also had an internship with the Woman's Center, which gave me one on one experience with struggling girls as well as helping inform students on HIV/AIDS, the LGBT community, and safe sex practices. In all of my short two semester at Chico I have not only grown as a responsible student but as a strong person to the community.

When I first entered CSU Chico, I went with no motivation and no goal. I only went to class during the first week of school, so that I could get my syllabus and the list of books that I needed. After that first week, I went only every other day, and I only went for review dates before tests and came to class on the test dates. Before I realized it, the semester was almost at its end, and I was cramming through books trying to ace the finals. However, all my last minute crams were useless. I didn?t get good enough grades and was put on the academic probation. I was hit with the cold truth that I wasn?t in high school anymore. If I wanted to have a good career and a steady life, then I needed to step up my game and become a dedicated student. Through my first semester at CSU Chico, I had learned that one must put effort and motivation through their work in order to pass their classes and gain good GPA. I needed to do good in school, so that I can help myself and others in the future.

I would tell my self to be more inentional about having a focus in my life. I would say to find the area where you can invision yourself exceling in and work your way backwards from that ponit to map it out. I would also encourage the use of college connection through my school and some plain and simple strong effort. I would say to stear clear of people just looking to party and get wasted and to be careful of the company you keep as that has a direct impact on your mind set and your ability to work well.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to stress. I worried so much about where I was going to end up, and what I would do with my life. I couldnt decide where I wanted to go, and I did not have the time or money to check out all my possible college choices. I was so confused! Thinking I wanted to go to a private Christian university, I stressed at the possiblity of ending up at a public secular university. Doors kept closing though, and financial aid didn't come through. Once Chico State became my only desirable option, I finally turned in my acceptance, barely making the deadline, and got on the waiting list for campus housing. It was more stress than I needed when I was trying to figure everything out. I would tell my senior self that God is in control, and He has a plan for me. Even when I try and make plans, life happens, and decisions aren't always as they seem. Make the most of what you have, be persistent on your dreams, and always follow your heart.

If I had the ability to go back in time and give myself advice about college, I would simply say, "Focus! Don't get so caught up in the excitement that you lose track of why you are there! Let the excitement fuel your studies and your goals!" Personally, as a freshmen, I was unable to keep track of my goals. This lead to a postponement of many of my short term goals as well as prolonging my time at the university.

Don't be afraid of life. It is full of ups and downs, but it is these experiences that will lead to a new found perspective on your place in this world. Try new things, and try to find that one person who has experienced it all before to help you understand the consequences if what it is you have done. You will find love in the most surprising of places. And you may lose that same love at what seems like the most inopportune time. But in your most trying of times is when you will discover what truly motivates you and who is there to help you through it. Strength. Self-confidence. These are things that will come when you accept who you are and what you realistically have to offer your fellow man. Don't have lofty notions of grandeur, but aspire to be the best possible version of yourself. And most important be reserved in your judgement in others. As the Dalai Lama said, "In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher". You will find, more often than naught, that those words will ring true in your life experiences.

Don't waste time. It is your most valuable asset. Keep your mind free of worries, fears and preoccupations. These things waste enormous amounts of energy and time. You have plenty of time; stay focused on school work and work as diligently and quickly as possibe. When you know what you want, make an aim to achieve it and then go for it with all your heart and all your mind; never lose sight of your aim. Love what you study. Make an effort to enjoy what your are doing, don't think of school work as drudgery, just something you have to get through. This is your life. It's not something to get through. You must reap the riches each moment offers through your own effort and creativity. Make your time at school a wonderful journey. Have fun. Stay positive and open. Listen and learn, but know where you stand. Do not just go with the flow. Feed your soul. Choose forms of entertainment that feed your highest parts. Don't concern yourself with politics. Do your own work.

work harder and look for the best way to make the grades.

The transition was fairly easy because of the community I grew up in. I would go back and remind the high school me to keep current on the studies. Often times professors have hundreds of students and limited time for one on one interactions. I would recommend finding study groups in subjects that are a little more challenging. Also, I would tell myself to be involved in campus activities, not only to get to know the campus and events, but to jump start friendships. Anyone you meet in a club is automatically interested in at least one thing you are! In addition, don't get carried away with grades and the grading process. A piece of college is about the interactions you have with people and the experiences you garner during the voyage. So, young me, please be aware that not every Friday night needs to be spent studying (but don't get too carried away and lose track of the academics). Spend some time outdoors making friends and creating memories. Afterall, life is a journey, not a destination.

My senior year was a very large plate I had ambitiously cluttered with AP classes, athletics, academic clubs, performances, and volunteer work. Each was a component seeking to mold a very well balanced meal and provide an edge to make me stand out. However, my senior meal steadily transferred over to a case of my eyes being larger than my stomach. Squaring the college me directly in front of my senior self and standing my ground on each behalf, I would tell myself that the common phrase ?pace yourself? easily applies in just about every aspect of the final year in my high school career. My ambitions of dedication and perseverance were fractured and heavily divided among the many activities. Pacing myself would have equally emphasized a stronger sense of organization in the purpose for that additional entr?e verses the reality of what I was able to handle. I would explain to myself that with a more focussed drive in a particular activity, I would still be provided that edge I was seeking. With focus, I could achieve further success and a more satisfying meal during my senior year.

I would advise myself to not slack off my senior year. Upon entering college there was not much time for me to get back into the habit of studying and such. I would also tell myself to do summer preparation for some of my harder classes. Nothing too strenuous, but enough to where I was knowledgeable to some extent. I would tell me to mix the right amount of general education classes and major related classes to balance my way through my college career. It would mean less stress and more confidence, to be able to do exceedingly well in at least one class every semester.

College will be the best four years of your life, so don?t worry that high school wasn?t all that great ? it only gets better from here. In the upcoming years, you will meet some of the most incredible people from all walks of life. Each of these people has a lesson to teach you, but you must be willing to accept that you don?t know everything. Be open to whatever comes your way and be willing to experience new things. Let your mind act as a sponge to soak up the glory of the diversity around you. Different opinions and points of view will broaden your worldview and make you a more global citizen with the ability to understand a wider complexity of issues. That being said, don?t sweat the small stuff because it will all work out in the end. Have fun when you can and find beauty in every waking moment. Make all the friends you can and go to every party you?re invited to. Sleep in on the weekends, but get to school on-time. Most importantly, love the life you choose to live and the people you have in it.

If I could go back to my senior year in high school, the first thing I would tell myself is to stay true to myself and what I believe in. In high school you are subjected to a lot of different things like drugs and alcohol but when you get to college it's a whole different ball game. Usually in high school you attend school with the same kids you went to junior high with; however, in college, it is rare that you have that many familiar faces surrounding you every day. In new situation and new surroundings I have found that it is so much easier to be true to yourself and I've seen that people actually respect you more for being who you are and not who they want you to be. I wouldn't change anything so far about my college experience and it's truly because I know that who I am is good enough and if people don't appreciate that then I don't need to surround myself with those people. I would definitely tell my high school senior self to be true and to respect myself for who I am.

Looking back at my high school career there are so many things I would do to better prepare myself for college. First off I would form a stronger bond with my teachers so that they could see the determination I had to succeed in school. I would have also practiced better study habits so that when I got to my first semester of college I could use the strongest strategy to better prepare myself for exams. I would have listened to others in that college was going to be a whole different world then high school and I would have better prepared myself to the adjustments I had to make. Overall in high school I was still an excellent student but after my first semester in college I can make a long list comparing high school and college and I would have taken more advantage of the fact that high school was only to prepare myself for the real world and trying hard in all my high school core classes would make me that much stronger as a college student.

I'f I could go back in time and give myself some advice on how to transition into college life smoothly, I would tell myself to get used to scheduling time effectivly. With all the different classes one takes in college it is good to make sure that you are putting your best effort to get all the work done for all of the classes you are taking. Using a planner or calender is a great way to do this. I would also advise myself to take my education more seriously then in high school. The whole point of going to college is to learn as much as you can. So when you go to class, you should put your full effort into it.

I would advise myself to be prepared for life experiences that you would not expect. Both good and bad experiences. This is what it takes to find who you are and become the person you want to be in your future. Thats what college life is like. Its an incredible ride and an incredible adventure and its where you learn the most about yourself. College is what you make of it and be sure to take in everything you can and live your life while doing well in school.

To be honest, I would tell myself to relax and enjoy life a little bit more. I was always so worried about my AP tests, grades, being recruited for swimming, scholarship applications, and college applications that I did not have the time to be able to acquire strong bonds between friends and did not get to experience a lot of social events. When I came to college, I had an etremely hard time making friends and making plans to go on social outtings. I found myself couped up in my dorm room alone and getting extremely ahead on school work, or passing the time by hanging out at the gym for hours on end. I feel that if I relaxed a little bit more and acted like a typical teenager once in a while, the social aspect of college would have come a lot easier for me. I was prepared; maybe even too prepared; for the work load and financial side of college but not social, and I truely regret not knowing how to have fun.

I can picture myself in high school clear as day. I was so afraid that my careful facade would somehow crack, exposing my flawed interior to the world. I wanted to be picture perfect according to my own self imposed definition. If I could go back and and counsel the high school hopeful, my advice would be: Don't take yourself so seriously! It's perfectly fine to be less than perfect because in the long run, it doesn't matter! As long as one focuses on being a good person who upholds their personal values and seeks to uplift others around them; little else matters. Learn to laugh at your insecurities and acknowledge that with quirks and flaws come character and will be the backbone to constructing a healthy, fulfilled life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior there are so many things that I would tell myself. First, I would say do not stress out, it will all work out. While this is the next four years of your life, the worst case scenerio is not even bad. I would say apply to the schools that you really want to go to even if they are too far, or too expensive. If you get in it, and you will be happy there financial aid is available and going home and visits to you will happen more than you think. And on the note of going away, do it! I do not care if you have a boyfriend, if it is meant to last it will, I know you won't believe me, but I am dead serious. The transition will feel weird and unknown but keep yourself busy and put yourself out there, everyone around you is in the same boat so it is the best time to meet people, because they are looking for friends too. Enjoy every minute of it, it all goes by so fast.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior I would tell myself how important it is to truely try your best in everything that you do. In high school I didn't fully realize this, while I did okay in school I did not feel it was important to really excel. Being in college I slowly started to realize that I was a small fish in a big pond and in order to be noticed I had to be my best. Since this realization I have picked up community service work, try my hardest in classes and accept no less then my best effort. Since I did not realize this in high school I have since had to work even harder to make up for the lost time. I would tell my high school self that by working hard now you will save time and effort down the road. By being a hard working, caring, and active individual you can acheive anything that you desire, but the first step is to do your best in this moment.

If I went back in time and talked to myself as a high school senior there are many things that I would tell myself. The first thing that I would tell myself is to not stress out about the transition from being a high school senior living at home to being a college student out on my own. The next thing that I would tell myself is to try harder to try to get into college than I did. I would say to start looking at colleges sooner than I did so that I do not have to rush and worry about not being accepted. I would also tell myself to take the ACT test more than one time, so that I could have a better chance at getting a higher score and possibly getting into a better school. I would also consider looking at schools that are closer so that I would not have to worry about traveling so far. The last piece of advice I woud give myself is to just enjoy the whole college experience because it is a very big step in any person's life.

I think perhaps the most important words of advice I could give myself would be to have confidence and to try all that I could. In many ways i feel like I wasted my freshman year because I did not have the confidence to meet new people and because I missed out on many experiences for no apparent reason. If there is something that sounds remotely interesting, do it. If you end up not liking some performance or event you went to, the least you could take out of it is a new experience and hopefully meet a few new people. There are people at your school that can easily become your best and life long friends if you only put in the effort to find them.

?Hello past me,? I say. ?Uh hello who are you?? Past me would reply. ?I am you from the future. And before you say anything, yes I am real and yes the technology exists. Also, no I cannot give you tomorrow?s lottery numbers. I am here to tell you about transitioning college. ? ?Ok, but are you sure you cannot give the lottery numbers?? ?Yes I 'm sure I cannot do that!? I snap back, ?So anyway where was I? Oh right, college. Your first year of college is going to be interesting. Making friends will be a pain at first but stick with it and you will meet some people who will become good friends, though do not be too clingy about it. Also take advantage of school programs such as the comedy shows. Also you might want to look these organizations into the Japanese Animation Club, Up Till Dawn, and Hall Counsel. Let me think what else should I say? oh yeah be sure to go the finical aid office and use your finical aid because you?re throwing money away if you don?t. One last thing before I leave tomorrow?s lotto numbers are?.?

Four years of my undergraduate career has certainly brought about not only many changes in who I am but also several realizations. If I could speak to myself back in senior year of high school, I would tell myself I am worth more than just settling for CSU Chico and to try for more. I allowed myself to hold myself back and stay in the rut that is my current college and current life and I wish I had known earlier that I could do and achieve more. I would also want to tell myself that everything counts and to keep going no matter what. I may have blown my chances at graduate school because of a bad start to the first few years of college and setting for a sub-standard college but at least I can try not to repeat that mistake for graduate school. I know I have to look forward from this time onwards but I had wished, back in high school, I had hoped for more and reached out for something better.

Don't put off studying until the last minute. You will get overwhelmed and perhaps have to pull an all-nighter. It's okay to go to a party every now and then, but don't make it your lifestyle. Don't be afraid to try new things and get out there and meet new people. You're on your own for the first time; make the most of it. It's your life, you need to experience things just to say that you have.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get used to reading, because in college there is a lot of it!! I would tell myself to be open to making new friends who may not have the same outlook on life that you do. I would also tell myself to make sure to not get caught up in the party scene in college. It is okay to have fun, but there is a time to have fun and a time to do homework and study! I would also tell myself to become familiar with the library, because you will be in there a lot. Dorm rooms aren't exactly the most quiet places to study!! Lastly, I would tell myself to get involved in clubs and greek life in college. It is a great way to meet new people who share similar intrests with you.

Continue to stay motivate with school, like you always have. Education is the number one priority and doing well will guarantee a spot into college. Be prepared for diverse social groups, being outgoing and challenging class loads. With the preparation you get from high school and junior college, Chico will be all the better! Search now for scholarship opportunities and grants. Money for college is difficult and high interest loans are not the only answer. Stay in contact with your financial advisors and do research online for scholarships. The more you do of this, the less you'll have to pay back later!

The advice that I would give myself is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I have to support myself while I am attending college and the extra money would really be benifcial. You don't think about it while you are in high school, but all of the bills and tuition really add up. Another thing that I would tell myself is to remember to have fun. The years that I am spending in college are a extermely memerable time of my life and I would like to look back and remeber all the fun times I had. When I first came to college I was focus only on getting good grades and nothing else. While my grades were good, I lost touch with friends and just was not happy with my life. I now have a nice balance of school, work and having fun. My grades are still good but I know am very happy with my quality of life.

Summer 2008 I cycled 500 miles, from Chico to San Luis Obispo with 20 other bicycle enthusiasts. It was just a mere 4 months after I began riding a roadbike, an old Puch I bought from a friend for sixty dollars. At the time I still reserved the term 'cyclist' for those fancy folks who whizzed by me on their shiny, silent, weightless steeds and who commanded attention when entering stores in their brightly-colored uniforms. The ride was organized to attend a sustainability conference put on at Cal Poly, and though not all riders were students, school was the place I heard about the ride. It took me 3 years of college and life experience to find myself in a place where I would welcome the adventure of a lifetime. If I could go back to High School and give myself advice about how to prepare for college, it would be this: Move forward with strength and excitement, seeking out the many lovely adventures that are waiting at the door for you. Life has so much to offer; you only need to be bold enough to try new things.

The advice I would give myself is, to stay focus. Research the majors before deciding on a major, it really makes a difference when it comes to looking for a job. I would advise myself to live on campus the first year, it is worth the experience. I would also advice to apply to a UC or a private university because I definitely had the grades and the potential of attending one. Lastly, take advantage of very opportunity and enjoy the ride!

I would tell myself to listen to the advisors that suggested I should be studying the sciences and not wait all this time to get an education.

I would give myself the advice of learning how to be more responsible with money. To learn how to manage money for expenses other than books. Living outside of campus isnt any easy job. Knowing how to go out there and research for scholarships, to help me pay expenses. All those loans that i have taken out have been pretty big. And now that i am considering graduate school i really see myself squeezing every penny i can. So i would definetly tell myself to save money and not spend that money at a Burger King meal, to value money and to use it properly where its meant to be used.

The advice that I would give myself would to apply to more scholarships. Universities are very expensive and I had to and still take out loans. If I had known about college life I could have saved my money at my jobs and had done more extracurricular activites and had done a sport for the entire four years instead of doing it my last year. I could have received a scholarship for college. The basic information that i would give to myself is to get involved and apply as much scholarships as I possibly could.

In todays worlds, kids are judged at every school level. Whether it be elementary, junior high, or high school. However, in college the population is very diverse. There are people of different ages, races, and styles which leaves no room to pass judgement or classify people into categories. If I could have known one thing about college before I made the transition, it would be to lose the mindset that everyone has to be judged. As the saying goes, "You cant judge a book by it's cover."

I would tell myself to start saving money because college costs more than I would have ever guessed, I didn't realize my parents would help me so little my financial situation. Advice I would also give myself would be to learn how to be organized and work well with others in order to learn faster. The responsibilities encountered in college are vast and it is up to ourselves to suceed. I would also be sure to take more AP classes to help me finish my four year goal in a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.

I would tell my self to get to know my college classmates sooner.

Three simple things - you get these down and you will be successful in college. The first piece of advice I will give, and this is very important, do not come to college with a boyfriend. Do not let men or a social life hinder your college experience. It is great to meet people and hang out, but if it begins to cause your school work to suffer, stop seeing them immediately. It is so much better to focus on yourself. The second and third things go together. Second: Be organized! Find a system that will work for you, a notebook, a wall calander, whatever it is, stick to it, stay organized and on top of things. This will prevent so much unnessary stress. Third: (and hopefully this will not be an issue if you stay organized), do not procrastinate! The worst habit in the world! (asside from smoking). Watch that movie AFTER your homework, go out with friends AFTER you study, and don't wait till the last day to write your paper, maybe start it the day it is assigned. So don't take your social life too seriously, be organized, and don't procrastinate!