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Looking back on high school and what I thought to be important during those years has really proven to be insignificant. The majority of my years had been focused on social networking, the latest gossip of the senior year class, and who was going to ask me to the next formal event. If I could take the knowledge that I have attained from being in college, and give it to my former self, I would do everything in my power to make sure I were aware of how important AP classes are. If I had realized the importance of these AP classes, I could have accelerated at a much faster pace. Also, I would have done more extra curricular activities that would have built up my experience in the field of study I want to continue in. Lastly, I would have wanted to know the importance of happiness, especially considering that money can’t buy it. I wish I knew that I could have done anything I set my mind to without letting money be the deciding factor.

There are 2 big peices of advice that I would give myself about college life and making the transition from a high school senior to a college freshman. 1) Just because you were able to get by in high school with minimal amounts of study, that is not the case in college. You need to develop your study skills and take classes and lectures seriously. Learn to work in cooperative study groups and put forth your best effort for every class, including your GE classes. The hardwork and effort will pay off. 2) Get involved and stay involved. The more you put into your college experience the more you will get out of it. Join a fraternity (guys) or sorority (girls). If the Greek system is not for you, join a club or campus organization. This gives you the opportunity to meet many different types of people and expand your social groups. College is not just about getting your education, it is about learning who you are and who you want to be and the best way to to that is to get involved and stay involved. It keeps you motivated to do your best.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self about college I would tell myself not to worry about trying to pick a major right away. I would tell myself to take some time to get acclimated to college and take some courses before making a decision. Then give it a fair bit of thought about what I want to do with my life and then decide on the major that is right for me. This way I can eliminate the chance of having to switch majors which would put me behind a bit and end up costing me more because it will take longer to graduate. So that would be the advice I would give to my high school self if I could go back in time.

If I could go back in time the advice i would give myself would be to start saving money and learn how to drive as soon as possible. Also to learn the class material, not just memorize things for the tests. i would tell myself to learn how to manage my time to get the most out of it. i would remind myself to not worry about the transition, i have always been used to going to new places, i moved a lot when i was little. I would reassure myself that college is not that hard if you really try, professors are there to help you and they want you to let them know if you need help.

If I was able to talk to myself with the knowledge I have now to my high school senior self I would tell myself to treasure the time I have with my family. I would have applied for more scholarships knowing now how expensive everything is in college. If it's not tuition it's the books. Living on my own is not easy. I wish I had learned how to cook with my parents when I was at home. I definitely would have taken more time to start getting better with my time management. I would also have told myself to learn how to take better yet efficient notes. Note taking is a crucial part of college and if you do not take notes adequately it will screw you over when it comes time to studying for the tests.

If I could go back and talk to myself I would be sure to tell myself to stay in school and not drop out like I did. I would be sure to push the issue that it is alot easier to get an education while you are young and do not have a family. I have done everything in reverse order. I dropped out of school and had children. Later I realized that a college education is a must in order to provide a better future for my family. I have a daughter that will be attending college next year and I have been sure to make her understand the importance of an education. With lots of praise and devotion I have managed to raise my daughter to appreciate her education. She has carried a 4.0 GPA all through school. She has watched me struggle to go to school and raise a family. I appreciate my education more as an adult that I did as a child. I plan to continue my education until I receive my RN license.

I wish I had the opportunity to to speak with my high school self. Then again, I would not change anything that got me to this point in my life. For I have enjoyed every minute, even the hard times. Regardless, I would like to give high-school Chris a few pointers. This is what I would say to him: First, do not be intimidated by life. No matter what happens, you have the skills necessary to perservere. Therefore go out and take on some challenges. You will make it. Secondly, enjoy learning. Instead of sitting in class wishing you were out of class, enjoy the lecture. It may not seem valuable, but knowledge and retaining knowledge is the most rewarding. Ignorance is not bliss, insight and knowledge is bliss. Finally, take time to appreciate the people around you. Vey quickly your friends, classmates, faculty, even family will leave your side. This is the natural way of things, people move on. Their absence will be missed, therefore take time to value their presence, and do not be afraid to tell them. This is the best advice I can give you Chris. Take care of yourself now. Bye-bye.

Dear Sam, Please start going to the gym. There is a great chance that if you start working out now as oppose to a couple of years from now you will get a scholarship to a DIvison 1 school instead of a Divison 3 school for hockey. Sam you are smart enough, and if you dont believe that you know you have the patience to go talk to your teachers to get help after school. They will love it and they will respect you and want to help you out. Seek as much help as you need and more than enough will come back to you. Get out more, join every club or sport you can and believe me there is plenty of time to still party with friends, but I bet you will be having so much fun in other sports and clubs you will have a million new friends. Lastly, do not worry about your family and finances. There is something much greater than you that is in control. You have the control to do great, but you have to put in the effort and believe me it will be well worth it and only success will follow.

If I had this great opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, one of the advices I would give myself would be to ask all the questions I have. It's very important to have all your doubts answered before you take your education to the next level. The second advice would be to get to know people and interact as much as possible since studies had shown that the more a person communicates, the chances of being succesful are greater. My last advice would be to enjoy every second being a college student because unfortunately many students do not receive this wonderful opportunity to make their dreams come true.

If i could go back to High School being a senior i would have told myself that you dont have to stress so much about not knowing what you want to do in life. I would have deffinatley applied for more scholarships. Now realizing how everything is so expensive, it wasnt just our teachers telling us that to get on our nerves. The most important thing i would have preached the whole conversation that im having with my self is YOU CAN ONLY BE SUCCSSEFUL IF YOU ACCEPT CHANGE. Once i heard that it just opened my eyes to take oppurtunities, a million kids applying for the same scholarship? do it anyway. Thats what i would have told myself.

Pay More attention in class and don't expect it to be as easy as high shool, you aren't quite as smart as you think you are and high didn't prepare you for college at all!!

Going back to my senior year in college I would tell myself NOT to be afraid and that I am GOOD ENOUGH to go to college. I would also tell myself not to wait and work for three years before starting school, simply to disguise my fear, I would say just GO! I would tell myself that I am going to have so much support and that the professor are kind and the world just really isn't that scary. Use your resources, ask for help, volunteer, apply for scholarships, stay after school and study, and the list goes on. There is so much to say that it is a good thing I have learned from my experiences and don't have to go back and try to change my mind because I know what I have now and I know what I can do and I am so thankful for it.

I would advice myself that I will be prepared for college life. I was taught well for writing essays and how to study. Also keep myself focus and make sure to try my best.

I would tell myself yes Kortnee you have what it takes to attend the university of your choice. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships since there are many scholarships out there for high school seniors planning on attending college. I would tell myself that even though you are fearful of attending college because of your low-income status and disadvantages, there are resources that will assist you. I would proudly yell to myself, "You can do it Kortnee!"

Hello me. I know back then we thought school was lame and useless, but I have learned so many things after graduating from ELAC. Education is very important in your life, without it you would not have been able to do the side jobs you do now. I want to tell you that you need to apply to Cal States and UC's. Even though you believe you will not get accepted you should still try. If you do not get accepted go to ELAC sooner. Do not procrastinate! You can do anything you set your mind to. Good luck, see you in a few years.

I would tell myself to believe in myself more. I didn't think I could go to college straight from high school because I didn't do very well in high school but now I know I could have. I would go back and tell myself to keep working and to apply to college and at least try it for a semester or two. Going to school then would have been easier than now while being married with two kids. I would also tell myself to have some fun once in a while and not always worry about what might happen. I spent too much time worrying about the "what if" instead of going out and having fun with my friends. I would hope that I could get my younger self to try some new things instead of always sticking with the safe and predictable way. If I would have taken some chances in high school and even right after high school, I may have went to college and already been started in my career. I have taken longer to reach my goals but when I do, I hope I enjoy it.

Hey there high school me, it's college me writting. I just wanted to pass on some encouragment and helpful tips. First off, put in a little more effort in high school. You might not think that it's worth it, but believe me you will be in a better place emotionally and figuratively if you get into Cal State Long Beach the first time. San Francisco State was a blast, but remember who you are and don't fall into groups that will want you to change. Friendships from high school are important, but hang on to those few close friends, they are the ones who get you through all the hard times ahead. Don't worry about fitting in, you are a funny, friendly, great person who will find the right friends. Start saving money now! It's expensive in the real world, but great fun, so plan ahead and don't put extra stress on yourself because of money. Continue the hard work, and always remember who you are and what you are doing this for. Stay strong, times get tough, but you will come out stronger and smarter in the end. Good luck high school me.

If I was allowed to travel back in time, I would tell myself to put more emphasis into my studies. Simply being the teacher's friend isn't enough to even see graduation day in college. Good grades take hard work and dedication. Choosing social life over class work is a mistake that should not be taken lightly. Choosing not to complete an assignment whether it is big or small can significantly impact your grades and GPA. High school friends are simply that and shouldn’t be the primary focus of one’s attention. College changes your perspective of former acquaintances and changes one’s priorities and goals for their life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior with what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would have advised my high school self to take some foreign language classes on the side and study abroad. I believe studying abroad was something I should have done during my undergraduate years because I could have had the opportunity to increase my network globally and garner experience in my major outside of the US. With the good amount of foreign exchange students I have made friends at California State University - Long Beach, I realized my global competition, especially many of them knew at least three languages, and made me become more openminded about finding good opportunities for me outside of the US. In addition to studying abroad, most importantly, I would advise myself to join a toastmaster's club to become a better communicator. Although I can join a toastmaster's club right now, I feel that it could have vastly improved my social and communcations skills. This is usually a weakness for most engineering majors such as myself. People can have brilliant ideas, but people need to understand them.

In high school, I developed a very intransigent idea of what I considered to be "success." My rigid idea of success involved high scholastic and career acheivements with no room for 'second place.' The college experience thus far has been an eye-opener. I have learned that there are infinitely many ways to acheive success, whether it is spiritual success, financial success, social success, or any other kind. The one stipulation for success that I now believe to be true is that happiness equals success. The only kind of success that matters is the kind that makes you content. And with that, if I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would try to express the importance and value of an open mind and an open heart.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior back in 2008, I would tell myself that I am making the correct choice and to be more optimistic. As a high school senior I had been accepted into Sacramento State University and I had my hopes set high. In the end, I decided it was best to attend a community college first then transfer into a university. It was not really my choice but more my parents choice. They were going to help me pay for my education and universities are expensive. At first I felt ashamed because my classmates were attending universities while I went to community college. Now I realize how much time and money I saved myself and my parents. I would also tell myself that I am a great person and great people do great things. I would tell myself that college is great and it takes time but someday it will be worth it.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell her to take more science and math classes. I was in regular and advanced choir with a bad teacher and I believe I should have never should have taken those classes because they nothing more than playtime classes and that is not what school should be. I should have taken more AP classes or at least harder classes including science classes and I should've gotten more involved in activities besides the tennis team. I would have told myself a long time ago to find out what I wanted to do so I could be more prepared to go to college. I should've decided my major in high school so I can find better suited universities that have a prestigious major program that I would be interested in. If I knew earlier what I wanted I could have chosen a university that would be more prestigious but more likely expensive, so I should have also had a job in high school to get experience in the real world and find financial support other than my parents, like my savings, wages, and especially scholarships.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise my self to prepare for the college life. It is more difficult that it is said to be. I would tell myself to study ahead of time and not to procastinate every time there is an assignment due. Time is very precious when it come to managing your social, work, and school time. Another thing that I would advise myself to do is not to depend on others. Also knowing that my friends aren't going to the same school as me, it would make sense for me to meet new people and explore the college life.

Getting high school diploma is great but not all you could achieve in your life. Furthering your education ang getting profession is the most important thing you should consider for your future. It would be kind of scary at first, it would be really hard sometimes, it would take a lot of your time and efforts. But in the end you would be proud to say "I did it". So never give up. Never stop trying. If you can`t do it from the first attempt, try again and you will succeed.

Knowing what I know now, I would advise myself to enjoy the remaining time with family and friends because things become much different upon moving out. I would advise myself to earn and save as much money as possible because in college everything costs money and mom and dad are no longer there to pay for it all. I would also advise myself to prepare to study a lot and take lots of notes.

I’m 25 and have one semester left in my sophomore year. I joined the Navy while still in high school and 17 years old because I didn’t think I could afford college or earn scholarships. “Accelerate your life” sounded like a good promise at the time, but I feel that my decision to enlist postponed my education and took years away from a real career that I truly want. If I could talk to my high school self I would tell myself that I could do what I wanted with my life and not to be afraid that I wouldn’t make it. I would stress the importance of hard work and dedication, promising that it would pay off. I would say that working through college part time may look difficult and intimidating from that perspective, but it’s nothing compared to being active duty in the military. I would tell myself that what is really important in life is other people and that the best way to make a difference in people’s lives is to get educated and to get to work solving society’s problems and building a world that doesn’t need war.

I believe that the best advice that I could give my High School self knowing what I know now is this: Don't be afraid to take risks in order to advance your education. I have found that every endeavor of college life is so cut-throat and competitive, that one needs to be able to put themselves out on the line in order to advance in any way. This is especially true going into such a competitive field as that of Culinary Arts. Every aspect of one's education in the Culinary Arts field is so heavily guarded, that one must expect to be critiqued at the highest standards. Knowing this would never have changed my mind on the decision of enrolling in this curiculum, however, it would have possibly changed my views on high school education, and better prepared me for my college experience.

I would tell myself to work harder but to not let the workload bring you down or stres you out. Give yourself some TLC before you need it and you'll do great

I would tell myself that in college get involved, it will make all of the difference. There are also many resources in school that are avaliable to you, make sure you explore and take advantage of them, besides you are paying for them in you tuition. Get in school spirit go to sporting events, festivals, homecomings etc. Try to studying in the school library you may get more done than you will at home because it will be veeery distracting especially when family is home.

If could go back in time, I would definitely tell myself to find a little more information about all the education out there and what exactly does each college have to offer me for my future as a professional young woman.

I would tell my self to study more and not rush into stuff. College isn't easy but it is worth it. College will take a lot of studying, a lot of time, and it can be frustating but bear with it.

the advice i would give myself is to have tried harder in the ap courses so i could have gotten a 3 or better to have skipped some courses in college like english 1 that sucked and was a bit stressful because of the Pass and No Pass rate. Also the ability to work alone and manage things more independently because in college THERE IS NO ONE that leads you and helps you through it you have to know how to seek help and get through the troubles faced. One of the most important advices i would lead myself with is to always stay positive and never give up, to follow through with my education and not give up regardless of the situation one is faced with on one's everyday life.

Making the transition into college from high school was a huge step for me. I had very little guidance and had to discover many things on my own. Often I would discourage myself and miss out on opportunities because I lacked self-confidence. Although I have grown a lot since then by being an active member of the Hispanic Student Business Association and the coxswain for the novice woman’s team, I would give my senior self a piece of advice. “Believe in yourself.” There will be struggles and challenges not just in college but in life, and it is up to you to face them with an open mind, an open heart, and strong faith in yourself. If we ever want others to follow us and believe in us, we must first believe in ourselves.

If I could go back in time and give myself one piece of advice based on the experiences I have had in college so far it would be to not be afraid to ask for help. The number of times I roamed the campus looking for my classroom and showed up late because I was too shy to ask a fellow student to point me in the right direction are countless. Not being afraid to ask for help should also apply to education. Many times I was too intimidated to ask my professors for help, but I learned that they are there to help, not scold us for asking. When I was too shy to ask in front of everyone, I waited until after class or went to their office hours. By doing this, I not only got the help I needed but I was also able to form bonds with my professors. Later on I began to ask my classmates for help and I was surprised at how many questions they had as well. Asking classmates for help has led to many strong friendships that I have maintained outside of the classroom.

High-school is not a joke! You may be laughing and skipping classes now but when your grade point average is too low for scholarships don’t laugh. You may get offend by what I’m saying but I’m you from the future. The actions I did when I was you have truly affected my college life in a negative way. Therefore, I thought I should come back to the past and try to alter the future by telling you to take school seriously. The motto you have that school is “Pointless” should be removed from your thought process. Education is Key! I struggled to get scholarships because of my academic performance in high school and my SAT scores were low. I also struggled first semester because I did not know the basics that were taught in high-school because I copied other people answered. Stop being a dummy and learn how to do the work on your own. I’m not going to nag you to death but hopefully when I get back to the future it will be alter and I would not be face with the same struggles. Education is the own way to "Success".

If I could give my high school-self advice based on my experience in college, I would tell myself to make more of an effort to be outgoing and sociable with my peers. I am a bit of an introvert and find it hard to share how I feel with others let alone have a meaningful conversation with them. During my first year of college I kept mostly to myself and focused on studying rather than the social aspect of college. I was fine with this lifestyle until I began my second year where I found myself longing for more meaningful relationships. Therefore, if I could go back in time and tell my younger self to do something differently, I would encourage myself to join more clubs and extracurricular activities to meet more people and make friends. I now realize that it’s absolutely essential for me to learn how to communicate with others because it’s a major part of a career in the art industry. And because of the state the economy is in, it is more important than ever to have a good network in order to get a job. So go make more friends younger self!

Advice that I would give to myself as a highschool senior concerning the transition into college and the life of a college student, I would say learn to manage your time wisely and explore. As a freshman in college I have learned that one of the best things to do when I got here was to explore the campus, meet new people, and explore the interests you have in terms of academics. In highschool you are not given the freedom to truly pick what you want to take in terms of classes, but in college "the sky is the limit". Currently right now although I am a pre-business major, I am taking music classes and next semester I intend on taking Madarin Chinese and Film. In terms of time management, that is a key skill that is necessary in the college life. For me, I have to manage going to classes, doing homework, going to the gym, eating, and many other activities throughout my day. In order for me to complete them all and have some time to myself, I use the time I have in my day wisely.

There is but only one advice I could give to me: Get a job. Tuition went up by 18{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} (after accepting, mind you), and being short on cash is a terrible feeling. Going day to day wondering how you are going to pay off the tuition is a complete nightmare. That is the only thing I can advise myself on - getting a job. My past self has done an excellent job at building cultural knowledge and social skills. The only thing left is an economic backing. So to me, get a job. Darn you.

The advice I would give myself would be to not slack off as much because it affects how hard you have to work in college. The better you do in high school the easier it will be for you to maintain a schedule that allows you to get your school work done while still being able to have a social life. Don't look at senior year as a slack off year, join clubs and get involved as much as you can, the more experience you have in different aspects the easier it will be to decide on a major that you truely love. Also, STOP putting off applying for scholarships! You're gonna need the help no matter how much you think you make as a waitress, it's not enough, trust me. One last thing, talk to your advisors about your schedule wasting a year on the wrong classes is not thrilling at all.

Stop worrying so much! As a high school senior, it is easy to stress out about a new school, new friends, new schedules, and new everything. College is a lot easier than it seems: most classes only meet twice a week, so students have the option of stacking classes and going to multiple classes two days a week, or spread them out and go a little bit each day. College is definitely different, but in a way it is easier; professors let you write and say what you want and your ideas count for much more than they did in high school. Best of all, grades are nowhere near as important here. Of course it is important to pass classes and have a good GPA, but there is no stress at all. The most important thing in college is that you learn something from a class, not that you pass it. Finally, the freedom to learn what you want!

Life is precious, and since life is all we have, we must take time to think of what's missing. Jordan, do you remember all those times you didn't "shine" because you were afraid others would think less of you? Well, remember that everyone in life is trying to figure things out. In order to make right choices you have to build a foundation of morals/ethics. If you have moral standards then it won't matter what everyone else is or isn't doing; you will make your decisions on what's ethical and morally right; even if all your peers are making bad decisions. Also, it is important to recognize that our culture has accepted a sort of pragmatic test for what's right and wrong. If you don't get caught, then its alright (survival of the slickest mentality). However, this mentality is destroying our world. Jordan, you need to mobilize a group of people that will stand up for what is right, and be opposed to what is wrong. In conclusion some things are wrong even if they are never caught up with, and some things are right even when no one is watching.

Keep doing good in your classes and do not let other people influence your decision on what you should do with your future. Do not fall to temptation and just do what makes you happy. Look into college options yourself and do not let teachers and counselors put you down. Do extra work and research every college, not just the ones that your counselors say you have a chance of making it to. Keep pushing yourself and hard word would pay off. Know that true friends will always help out no matter the distance and that the future is bright for you. Pushing yourself harder in tougher classes will prove you are ready for college, and no matter how tough the struggle anything is possible. Do College for yourself first, and parents second. Choose your major wisely. Choose what you like because it interests you, not because of money. Be yourself and you will be happy.

Knowing about college and making the transition from high school, the biggest advice I would give myself would be to not fall for the "every college kid goes through the party phase." My freshman year, I was naive and thought that I was like everyone else and went dancing weekly for six weeks. I made sure that it was a safer choice, so I went to a country, line-dancing bar. After six weeks, seeing the alcohol and overall behavior of my peers, I knew that was not the place for me. Through my experience, I know that NOT every college kid goes through the party phase. I was perfectly fine making my own friends without alcohol or a bar. There are many other venues and options for making friends that do not involve staying up late with an 8am class the next morning. Had I known this, I would have saved myself an incredible amount of time, sleep, sanity, and money.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college, I would a lot of information and advice to give to myself. First, I would tell myself to straighten up and get my act together. In my Senior year I kind of goofed off a little bit. Now knowing how hard college is, I surely would not of acted like that. In high school I really did not care about my grades. Now that I am in college, maintaing a B average GPA is all I think about. I would tell my past self that college is no joke. The classes are a lot tougher. You do not get that much one on one interaction with your professors. College is a lot more fast pace. Professors do not hang around on one chapter until you get it. I would tell my self to get a good study habit because there is a lot of studying to be done in only a short amount of time. I would tell myself to get incontrol of my time management. It will most defently come in handy. Also, stay focused.

Going back to high school with some knowledge about college life, I would definitely advise myself to assert more focus toward my classes and push myself to take on more challenging classes. If I had known my major/field in advance, I would advise myself to go to the career center and look for an internship for my major. I would also advise taking courses at a community college for summer school or during the semester and transferring them over once admitted into college. Get ahead of the game and make sure these opportunities are completed for a successful future!

Making the transition from high school to college can be a difficult proccess for many people. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to first apply to more colleges so that I would have more choices in the end. Also, I woud tell myself to not be so shy and put myself outside of my comfort zone. Meeting new people is important in college and for shy people, like myself, this can be very difficult.

I would tell myself to become more involved in school activities and socialize more. It is true that college is about doing well academically, but it is also a time to make freinds and gain new experiences. There needs to be a balance between work and fun. Although it is important to maintain a social life, it is also important to stay on top of work so that you dont fall behind in school. Graduating from college happens in a blink of an eye. There will be stress trying to complete assignments on time and there will also be many things thta you will learn academically, but those shouldn't be the only memories you take with you. Life experiences unrelated to school can be just as important and valuable in your life. Basically, you should make the most out of college by doing your best in school, but also enjoying your time there!

I would tell my previous self that I should never be afraid to strive for goals that truly mean something to me. It is important to always head in a direction that you want to go in and not in a direction that someone else may want for you. True happiness comes from working hard and giving your everything to a goal that you have set for yourself. Also, never be disappointed if something does not go your way at first because in the end, if you work hard, you will be victorious. It is important to stay focused and to not lose yourself in enticing activities that are not really you. Stay true to yourself and true to your goals and success will follow.

“Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.” So true was this saying by James Dean that I must acknowledge that there are countless things that I would advise myself back in high school. Primarily, it would be the matter of furthering my education. After graduating high school, I proceeded to college for a few semesters then dropped out. Reality was now a truth. I would tell my seventeen year old naive self to hold on tight and keep my feet planted. Education is a gift that will always present itself appealing to one who appreciates it. Additionally, I would also advise myself to get involved with assisting the less privileged citizens of our society. As teenagers, many a times we are not considerate to the difficulties of some, rather, we have this egocentric mentality where we are the only ones residing on the face of this universe. Finally, I would tell myself to be a better son to my parents. I have given them much grief over the years and to remedy that, I would have the best of manners with them.

The transition to college will be a little tough, the classes are harder, the students are different with a more diverse population, and everything will be strange. College can be quite a headache sometimes, with it being more independant, but that freedom is whats great about college. The greatest part about college is that you get to choose all your classes, some will be manditory, but others will actually be fun. So hang in there because the best is yet to come.