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I'd want to tell myself to see a counselor as soon as possible. I didn't see a counselor until I was ready to transfer and found out I could only apply to CSU's with the classes I had taken. Advising helps you skip the unnecessary and also helps you find shortcuts. I would also want to tell myself to visit as many campuses as possible! It would have helped me make a more informed decision.

I would tell myself that there is nothing to fear - these will be some of the best years of your life. Take every single class that inspires you. Do not just take classes because they are an easy A. Explore subjects you never thought you would. Speak up, debate, soak up the ideas all around you. Do not just go to get it done. Make study partners in every class, they will become life long friends. Find out the best professors on campus before you sign up for classes. Challenge yourself, your routine, your beliefs and way of life. Take advantage of financial aid, even if you think you can't qualify. There are so many resources to help. Find out where you can get the best cheese fries on campus, they will comfort you during finals. Most importantly reach out to your fellow students and professors. School isn't just a community, it is an extended family that is there to teach and take care of you.

If i were to go back and be able to give myself advice on college I would tell myself to not rush into things if I am not sure. High school and society may pressure students that a 4 year school is the right choice, but while I was here I have met students that werent too sure it was the right choice and ended up dropping out. I would tell myself to take my time and choose classes wisely because 4 years goes by quick and by the time you are a senior you may feel not ready are prepared to graduate. Dont feel rushed to graduate in 4 years because you have to realize that you have your rest of your life ahead of you.

It's not easy. Your on your own, in high school you get help but in college you depend on yourself. Keeps strong freindships and build new ones. Always remeber the great times you had in high school because you can never relive it again. Education is the key to success, so don't mess aroun in high school because learning will be harder in college.

If I could go back and give myself some advice, first of all, I would tell myself to take advantage off as much as I can with all of the services offered on campus. There were many things available to us students to help us succeed in everyway and I feel that I didn't utilize a lot of them. Another thing is to be more even more involved and manage my time even better. I feel that if I had managed my time better, there were many more clubs and organizations on campus that I could have been involved in which would have further enriched my college life and also have made a bigger difference in the community.

To Who I Used To Be: 1. Start taking long walks, so you don't lose your breath after only the first flight of stairs. 2. Ease up on the coffee now to maximize the effects of caffine later for the all-nighters you'll more than likely be pulling. 3. Do not be afraid of asking for help--that's what rescources like free tutoring and even your professor are there for. 4. Study while you are logged OFF Facebook. Seriously. 5. Don't aim for "just enough." Strive for the best grade and your highest potential.

The main and primary advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to turn in as many scholarships and save as much money as possible. Due to the fact that I am an AB540 student, I do not qualify for financial aid. Though, Cal States are known for their affordable price, it is still hard to come up with the money to pay for tuition. Another important suggestion i would give myself would be to explore my options, and not just jump to any major. Exploration is important prior to declaring a major because it can change. Lasty, I would tell myself to learn to manage my time efficiently so that I have enough time to study and do all my assignments in a timely manner instead of waiting for the last minute and pull all nighters.

Listen self, life is tough to wait that year or 25 years to go back to school is crazy. Go to school get a degree learn something while your mind is still focused on education, and not 25 years later and it all seems like a foreign language. Yes school is boring and hard but think of your future and the future of the family you will have one day, without an education there are no high paying jobs in your future. Stay in school don't be a fool. I love you self and I'm telling you from my own experience. Take care and be smart in your choices.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to be sure to manage my time well. Going to school full-time and working can be overwhemling, but it's possible if you prioritize and schedule things appropriately. I would also encourage myself to get invovled, and to take a variety of classes in order to expose myself to different courses of study. Above all, I would be sure to tell myself to attend Calfornia State University Long Beach, because it is a great school.

The advice I would give myself would be to stay active in school. Try to meet as many people as I can while in College. Many of my friends did not go to the same institutions. I feel this would change the way I look at the University. I believe the more I stay in school whether in the classroom or around the campus it would help me stay interested in school. Just going to class and then going home is not an option. Many people do have full time work but I need to make time for any activities that are available for me at the University. It will help with meeting new people who are just like me. Going to school should be fun especially a big University like this one that has plenty to offer the students who attend. I have not yet discovered everything about the campus but in my short time I have left I will try to make the best of my experience. Towards the end of my School career I have seen my grade point average go up and stay up because of my new found interest in school.

Some advice that I would have provided myself with would be, how to acquire time management skills( it is very imortant to be able to balance school and a socail life without them bumping heads). Another important piece of advice would would to be aware of all the resources available to you on your campus and make use of them. Adjusting to new living conditions could be difficult also, so be open to all and new things, college is a place for you to exlore yourself. As far as professors go, make sure that you know what the teacher expects and how they want the work to be done ; it makes class and homework much easier and stress free. Lastly, enjoy college, join as many clubs and organizations possible, get involved.

As a high school student, teachers and college advisors sweet-talk students about college. They make it seem like it is impossible to apply to, but they never really discuss what happens after the application and admissions process is over. If I could go back to my senior year and advice myself, I would tell myself, to relax and have the basic survival skills. I would tell myself to prepare what mental attitude, financial resources, and living conditions, I would be in my first year. I would tell myself that for some individuals it is hard to transition from high school to college, because both are different playing fields. Sometimes one would have to sacrifice some aspect of the past in order to be able to move forward. I would tell myself not to give up and that if I do tumble and fall, that it is not the end of the world because in college there is support all over, it only takes some searching to do. I'd recommend to be ready to be taken out of my comfort zone, because in college independence and individuality can only get you so far; college is like a group effort.

You will visit many schools, and you will know the statistics on each one. One will stick out to you. When you walk around that one campus you will feel right. You will feel like that school will be your school. No matter the rank, you will feel comfortable. Live in the dorms the first year. The food may not be that great, but it is a great experience and the people you meet will make it worth it. You will be tempted to party every weekend, oversleep, miss class... but you won't, because it's just not you. If you miss class you will feel horrible, and it's not worth it. It okay to sit alone on the grass just reading a book. Your professors WANT to help you, do not be too intimidated to ask for their help. Get involved! Community service will make you feel great. Classes may start to get difficult, but study, do you work and you will do just fine. Take that extra step to get nottice by your professors. And mostly: just enjoy the next four years!

Save more money for school, go to school in state, out of state tuition is a big financial burden and get a job right away!

I would advise myself to plan better, to ask a lot of questions and to seek help from those who have experience in the field I am interested in. When I was in school, being a newly arrived student from out of the country, I did not understand the process I needed to follow to get into a college. Based on that and speaking for those in similar situations, I would advise myself to research heavily on the steps to apply, to get accepted, to find scholarships and to network with future employers. I would also advise myself to analize every class I have the opportunity to take in high school and decide if it would be helpful in academically succeeding in college.

The transition from high school to college is crazy, but amazing. College life is the best part of life so far, so do not worry! You will make friends, you will be successful, you will have fun. Spending all your time worrying will not make it any easier - just be yourself and relax. Enjoy what you have left of high school: sing, dance, act crazy with friends, goof around with your teachers, and just have fun! College life is so much better than you could possibly imagine. The academics are tougher, the friends are better, and the weather is awesome. Don't abandon singing - the joy of it will come back to you. Don't make promises you cannot keep to high school friends, because honestly, you are not going to keep in touch with them all, but that's okay. Don't think you're the smartest one out there, because you really aren't. Do enjoy yourself as you transition, though. Life is good, and crazy college life is nothing to stress over.

Get a job right away and live at home.

you should've went to a cal state right out of highschool, not occ

Dont mess up in the first few semesters. They are just general education classes but they do matter in the long run GPA wise. Dont take any morning classes, too much of a hastle to wake up that early. Try to procrastinate less. Get involved in clubs and other organization early on, that is what leads to more connections as well as parties. Spend more time on campus, even if its just to hang out.

The transition between high school and college can be rough and discouraging, but it can also be smooth and exciting. The transition is always nerve racking whether the college is 20 miles or 200 miles away form home. I was a senior just moving a couple cities away from my parents, but I was scared I was not going to enjoy life without my parents and that I was not going to be as smart as everyone else. If I could go back and advice myself I would go over a couple of things. First, I would tell myself that it?s okay if I don?t know everything because no one does, and that the point of college is to gain knowledge. I would aslo tell myself that I would be fine without my parents because I can do things without them by my side. I would say to the senior sitting nervously in class thinking about college, that everything will turn out fine because college is not a horrible frightening experience it is an exhilarating rollercoaster experience. At times you may want to stop the ride, but through it all you want to hop on it again.

I would force myself to make a better layout of my courses!! Not just one semester or two at a time, but I would plan all of my classes for my entire college carreer. This plan would be flexible of course, but as far as my core major courses I would make sure that I adequately spread them out so that I do not end up taking 18 units of my hardest engineering courses during my last semester, like I am right now. To do this I would have to get to know my undergraduate advisor better, which is a very healthy piece of advice for any college freshman. I would also warn myself of all of the distractions that come with being at a large, bustling college. I would still attend the same college of course, but I would implement some sort of time management system in order to help me stay focused on academics while still allowing me to have recreational time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would tell myself to take a deep breath and that everything is going to work out. I would tell myself to relax and not be so nervous about the transition from high school to college. Although it is very hard work, I would reassure myself that I will make new friends and get really good grades. I would point out that it is important to keep saving for college while I can so that financial situations would not add more stress to my transition. I would make sure to tell myself the importance of working hard to put myself through college and to make sure that every effort put into school was my best. The last thing I would tell myself is to make sure I enjoy the upcoming years and take in all of the new experiences yet to come!

College is your opportunity to grow and better yourself academically and personally. In college you?re an adult and your success lies entirely on you and your efforts. Take advantage of all your resources! Don't hesitate to ask for help, check out academic workshops, and interact with classmates. Take pride in your work, build relationships with your professors, do not procrastinate, and GET INVOLVED on campus! You won?t be a well-rounded individual if you only focus on exams and work. Discover yourself in every challenge you face, and continue to learn in and out of the classroom!

College is not full of the riveting go-getters you assume it will be and there aren't nearly as many outgoing art students as you would have liked. Your room mates will try to form a family out of your dorm but try not to be part of it; they'll use the information you've trusted them with to demonize and exhibit you to their friends. There are two types of college students: those who are aiming for an education, and those who think they are still in high school. Seek out the former and the estranged students such as yourself on the outskirts of the campus. They are just like you, hiding from the blight of a crowd of people that are nice, but that you cannot fully relate to. Don't give up on yourself; never forgive, never forget, for we are legion. We press on.

Well, you will go to a school you did not want to go to, Grandpa Allen's funeral will be on the second day of school, you will be switching jobs in November, you will rarely see your old friends, and you will collapse from fatigue in spring semester. However, do not let all this get you down and hating yourself like it did to me. Join the anime club (I know, there actually is one) the moment it opens up. You will join in sophomore year and be kicking yourself that you did not do so sooner, because it helps with the lonliness you have been dealing with during the previous year. Join the karate club too, because it is the one type of excercise that you will enjoy, and it will help a lot with the stress you have been bottling up. Screaming helps a lot during practice, so do not be shy and just scream. Most important of all, stop trying to shove out the people who are trying to help you. Receiving help doesn't mean you're weak. Just keep in mind that everything will work out, and you will do all right.

I would advice every student to visit multiple campuses before deciding which one is the best choice. When it comes to finding the right school it is simple, once you walk around the campus if it feels like you belong there than that is the campus for you. Students should choose the campus that they feel most comfortable with not which school looks best on a diploma. Parents need to be supportive of their child?s decisions and encourage them to live on campus for their first year of college.

Fnding the right college is very important in fully experiencing your college life. Everyone has a certain college that they fit into. But I believe that even though you don't get into a college of your first choice, you have an opportunity to make the college that you'll be attending as the right college for you. Try to find many clubs and be fully involved in it! You'll find many exciting people that fits you! They will give you great advices and lots of information about the school. My last words... Get involved!

I think that before deciding on a college you need to visit the colleges on your list and talk to some students who currently go there. Parents need to remember that it is their childs furture and that ultimately they need to make the choice on their own. Do not pick a college just because your friends/boyfriend/girlfriend is going there or is near there. When you visit the colleges find out what services are available to students (besides classes) because often times the additional services are what can help you out the most. Do not stress out about picking a college or picking an area to study. If you are unhappy where you are it is possible to transfer and switching your major is always an option. Last but not least, follow your gut and have fun!

To get most out of the college experience, I recommend to visit different campuses beforehand to be somewhat familiar around the campus and see if you enjoy the view. The environment you feel comfortable being in is important in order to enjoy the campus life and to be relax is important in order to succeed in education with little or no stress. Stress is the most dangerous issue for educators.

Parents should not be the choice why a person must attend college. Students should be aware that once attending college they will have knowledge which can never be take away. College is a place to learn, make friends, and network with other faculty with similar careers. Scheduling an appointment to see a counselor and visiting the school is the best thing to see if that college fits the type of career but also the environment. Once in college, get involved as much as possible by asking other students about college life and clubs of interest. Students in most college?s will be gladly to help, and college is an experience of its own.

When you are choosing a college, visit all the choices and see which campus you like best. Also make sure that the school offers your intended major. to make the most of your college experience, you should get involved in clubs and organizations that interest you. Forming study groups is also a great way to get to know people in your classes. Be involved with your school as much as possible and don't pass up an opportunity because it is not something you would have done in high school.

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Do the best you can to visit every college/university before you make a decision. Feeling the campus "vibe" (academic programs aside) can really make the difference between every other campus and your campus. When you get there, make sure to get involved. On-campus job, club, organization, whatever, just get involved.

You will never really know if there is a school out there that is perfect for you. But you have to realize that if you did find the perfect school you would still have to give a substantial amount of effort to take advantage of all of the oppurtunities that it provides to you. In other words, it's not up to the school as much as it is up to the student. No matter where you land in your academic journey, it is up to you to maximize all possibilities of success that your institution of choice has to offer. Every school has it's benefits; just make sure that you feel that you can prosper in your academic environment where ever you go.

I would encourage students to visit the school they are thinking of attending. Tour the dorms and maybe even talk to students... they'll be friendly, I promise! There will be a school that just feels "right." When you realize that you can envision yourself attending a particular school, you've found a good one!

Parent's and student's should first evaluate their need's in that particular college , such as the amount of student's and services it has to offer and also in terms of what they academically seek, major's, bachelors etc. After the process, making most of the college experience should be focused on networking while at the same time, recieving the academic help they need. Networking will help because it is sometimes the "People you know" rather than "What you know" that can get you a successful career. It is also another way to meet and socialize, meeting different people and getting know different culture at the same time. Aside from this, networking can help in studies because most of the people you will meet may have already taken the class, thus they can provide important advices for the future. Other than that, making most of college experience will solely depend on how much you take advantage of the college's resources, clubs, events, and student's.

Depending on what the parents and/or students want out of their college experience is up to them. This includes housing, academic programs, location, tuition fees, and etc... However, there are some things to look into before deciding upon a college. The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding which college is right for them is to actually visit the campus itself. Taking a tour around campus is definitely beneficial for the student and will expose them to campus life and to ther services/resources that are available. Get a chance to talk to current students attending the campus to get a different aspect of the college other than the staff and workers. There are many things one can do to make the right decision about college by looking into books and resources on how to decide which college is best for the student. Get involved! Students that are connected to campus activities & clubs do better in school. Research shows students who are connected to school do better in their education. Being connected to school also creates networking through the campus, community, and job force.

Choose based on location, tuition, and major

Find a school that they feel that they are at home.

I think best thing to look for in a college are the basic things like academics, social, and cost because these things determine not only what a student will get out of the college, career wise, and also what they will be in the future socially. I also think that a student should not be scared of trying new things because it will expand their experience and view of the world.

When looking for the right college, my advice would be to think about what you are really looking for out of a college. Think about location, school size, academics, affordability, diversity, etc. If you already know what field you want to study, perhaps you will want to look into schools that specialize more in that area. When you think about what you want out of a college, it makes the decision process a lot easier when narrowing down schools. Something I've learned is to always take advantage of opportunities that are offered. If you think college is too expensive and you could never afford it, pay attention to the financial aid offered to students. Many students I know are benefiting from grants, loans, or work study. There are tons of scholarships available. There are even programs that offer stipends as well as help you in the advancement in your field of study. When you do begin your college experience, my greatest advice is to get involved. There are so many activities and organizations to join and be a part of. When you are a part of something at your school, you are more likely to continue on and graduate.

The best advice that I could possibily offer would be that of really taking advantage of visiting prospective colleges, and really getting a feel for its atmosphere, and the type of students that are there. You don't want a campus with no warmth and unattached students - all that leads to is a disconnection with others, and could cause one to feel alone and depressed. Also, one must take into consideration the actual academia attending - are they academically fit and continuously challenged, or do they practice cheating techniques continuously and come to class intoxicated. Whatever you're looking for, knowing the university you are interested in helps you to be prepared for what the future will contain, and make it that much more enjoyable.

You have to know what you want in order to pick the best college for you. For me, I knew I wanted to go into education, so I made CSULB my first choice because they have a program for prospective educators to finish their credentials at the same time as their degrees. If you don't know what you want to be and can't base your campus choice on that, then at least have a rough idea of how much you'd like a campus. Visit the campuses you're interested in, the feel you get from the pictures online and from actually visiting are not the same. If you get a bad vibe, whether's it's the people or whatever, it's not for you. If you feel good about a certain campus, you'll be more likely to find yourself, your identity, at that campus.

They should look at the programs the school offers and definitely visit the campuses they are interested in. When you visit the campus you become somewhat aware of the environment. Once you're attending, really explore the campus and find out about the organizations that exist there. There is usually a lot of opportunities to get involved with you just need to decide what you would like to do. But don't forget about your schoolwork...that is the main reason one goes to college.

I believe the absolutely fundamental part for finding the college that is right for you is to figure out which schools are realistic in terms of being accepted, and then VISTING each school. The only way that you will know whether or not a school is right for you is by actually looking at the school itself, and seeing how you feel there. Any school can post pictures from their one pretty spot on campus to make the entire campus look beautiful, but until you see and experience it with your own eye you simply are making an assumption, and it can lead to either the best or worst college experience you will have.

Finding the right college and making the most out of an individual's college experience can be advised in numerous ways. There are two personal advice I would give to a parent and a college-bound student. Firstly, the environment. I found this a critical aspect of making the most out of my college experience and that definitely was a factor in choosing which colleges I would like to attend when I was applying to schools senior year of high schol. It definitely makes a difference when you have great facilities and great people for your interaction needs. People that you meet and befriend in college is probably the most influential and critical people you'll meet. You'll never know when a friend may refer you to a fantastic job one day after you graduate! And secondly, definitely a school that offers a great program for whatever major you are planning to study. Make the most out of your college education by considering these two factors in terms of finding a right college for you!

To find the right college, I would encourage parents and students to go to at least five different universities, community colleges, or technical/vocational schools to see which would be the best fit for the student. Not all students are ready for a four-year, and not all students know exactly what they want to study in college. This is why community colleges are good for some and why universities are good for others. For those students who know specifically what they want a career in, vocational schools may be the best choice. Regardless, really looking into a school and it's extracirricular activities that may be of interest to the student are imperative to making a good fit. As for making the most of the college experience, I would encourage all students to stay in on-campus dorms at least one year, participate in at least one extracirricular activity/club/association, try new things that they never thought they would try, and enjoy every single day of their college experience. College is a time for learning and growing, and all students should work hard at their academics for future success but also spend a lot of time having fun.

Parents and students need to be aware of the path that the student?s wishes to take. If they are set for their degree then by all means go to the school that provides that best. If not, then choose a school that will open up someone?s mind to new ideas and different careers. Also, financial aid and college tuition is quite important , so please that in mind. Most colleges will offer the same undergraduate courses so please do not strain the wallet when there are general education classes that do not cost a lot. Also, for parents that have disabled students, I would say to talk to the disabled student services and keep in contact. Everyone is quite nice but there are some services in different colleges better than others. This is my advice for incoming freshman and their parents.

I would suggest that to do well as an undergraduate, the most important thing is to attend class. College is different than high school in the fact that attendance is not always mandatory. Getting over the fact that your parents are not always making you go to class is the biggest factor that students probably have a hard time with. Once you have gotten in the habit of going to class the next thing to focus on is paying attention. Sit in the front of the class where you will be less likely distracted by peers. Taking notes is another thing that will help a student succeed, and this is easier if you are focused on the teacher, not friends. Finally, the student must avoid illegal drugs at all costs. Drugs are very prevalent in the college environment, but in order to succeed in college, the student must be able to not give in to peer pressure. To parents, I would suggest to stay involved with your child. Communicate with them on a regular basis, and keep them motivated. Having a parent to lean on is very benificial to a student who is entering a new world on their own.

Don't go to junior college first. If you do, know what university you are going to go to, and find out it's requirements ahead of time. Pick a major and just get it over with.