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When I was in high school, as a senior, I made many mistakes. It had a lot to do with people I was involved with and my attitude. If I were to go back in time and give myself some advice I would tell myself to improve the focus of my goals, in order to improve my work efforts towards success. I would tell myself that the people I hang out with as a senior in high school have no bearing on me as a freshman in college. In the end I will find myself doing things greater than they or I could ever imagine and it all starts from the moment I walk through the college doors. I will work hard to get awsome grades in college, even when the work gets too overwhelming I will percevere and succeed. I was never a quitter in high school. I would do well to remember in high school to dream big and never let go of what I want to achieve in life. I would tell myself that work would set me free, that after I've sacrificed time, relationships, and opportunities I will reap the benefits of my hard work.

Take the time to concentrate on your grades and figure out just what it is you are the most passionate about. Realize that in college there is more work involved along with a larger amount of study time so start preparing by devoting more effort to what you do in high school. Go out of your way to make new friends because people are willing to make a connection with you if you simply reach out. The bottom line is to get involved and a great way to do that is to volunteer for opportunites to help out or give back to the community. Those are the situations where you will end up making lifelong friends and connections. It is okay to be nervous but do not forget to keep an open mind and be receptive to new situations, people, and ideas. This will go a long way in making your adjustment to college easier. Also, be sure to include time to study every day even if you do not have anything due immediately the next day. Working ahead goes a long way toward reducing stress levels and gives you more time to dig further into topics of study.

Take the time to do research on a variety of schools. Ask questions, a lot of them. Get to know your advisor, stop in just to chat sometimes. Advisors are great place to get information, but only if you come to see them. You will never in your life get to explore so much knowledge again, so take the classes that appeal to you. Make friends with someone in the registars office, financial aid, and other offices on campus. Go to the campus activities such as speakers and performances. Take every chance to meet community leaders even though you're shy. You'll get over the shyness faster that way. Returning to school after ten years has made me realise that a lot of college is wasted on the young.

The transition is always the most difficult freshmen year. While it is tempting to go home every weekend (when the opportunity is possible) to return to the security of how life was before college, college is a new and exciting opportunity. Try to get as involved as possible and find a place where you belong. While college provides the opportunity for students to grow emotionally and socially, it is important to remember that college is also about growing mentally, so finding that intricate balance between "work" and "play" is important. It is easy for new students to get caught in the trap of doing as little work as possbile to make it through, which makes it easier and easier to say no to homework and yes to social situations, which can result in there not being the opportunity to attend school anymore.Take charge of your education and get the most out of your classes as possible. Don't do work that will allow you to just get by, but put effort into your studies and work to the best of your ability (it will make you feel good about yourself, promise!).

Take more time to evaluate the decision process. Make sure to take into account anything and everything about the college life. Do not just think about what you want to do in college, but also what you want to do after college.

I would tell my self to hang in there, and to really look at collegs. Don't base the college you want to go on with one thing. Have amultiple ideas in your mind on what you want and choose the college that best represents those choices you want. If it helps makes a pro and cons list.

The best advice I would give myself is to be prepared to put in a lot of hours studying but make sure to have a social life and meet new people. High school was easy for me so I did not study often, I was not prepared for the college work load at all. I wish that I had come with better study habits. However, I also think it is very important to have a social life and spend time with family and friends. A student has to find this balance, otherwise they will not fully enjoy their college career.

Don't be afraid to come out of your box early. Do not go into school with a boyfriend you can't see yourself with in a year. Be yourself and don't be afraid to meet new people and do not be afraid to take chance and take classes you may never have considered taking. you never know what you're calling could be.

If I could talk to myself when I was back in high school, I would tell myself that I should attend the Central College because I will have a lot of fun there and I will meet people who will become very good friends of mine. The only problems I would discuss with myself is on how much money I spent before I got to college and I probably should have put that towards my college bill instead of spending on things that I look back and didn't quite need like I thought I did. I would also tell myself to worry less about making friends since that was one of my biggest worries and to just go and have fun since I will make plenty of friends. If I could talk to my high school self I would basically tell them about how many friends they will make and to save more money so my loans would not be as big.

Research different schools - different sizes and different areas, with different fields of studies and opportunities - trying to get a feel for what makes you feel comfortable. Searching for a school that provides the opportunities you feel are a must-have for the school you want to become a part of. Get to know the area you will be living, look for a place you can feel comfortable and can become a member of the community. It is so important to feel comfortable and that you belong in your college - otherwise the experience is not going to be as amazing as it should be.

I would like to tell all parents and students that they should support each other and work together in order to choose which college best suits the student. I wish that I had the support of parents as they typically know what will work for thier son or daughter. Students looking into colleges should not choose a college based on thier friends from High School, but rather choose a school that will challenge them as a person and allow them to grow. Parents should help their students grow and become adults that will give back to the world that we live in, and encourage thier child to grow and learn as much as they can, not matter what type of post-secondary education they choose. Without the support of parents and students, a post-secondary education can be a struggle, but the reward is worth all the time either way.

The best advice would be enjoy being with your new friends that you make. Try to find teachers that are proud of where they teach and the resources that they have to use.

Think about what you really want in a college. Remember that it's not just about social life, nor is it just about academia, it's bit of both, plus discovering who you are as a person. Visit a lot of different schools (the visit is more important than you realize!), and research a lot of schools, too.Take a chance or a risk and move away from home...even a new state. Don't choose a college based on where all of your friends are going, you're supposed to make new friends in college. Don't make a decision based on a boyfriend/girlfriend/any friend/your family. Make it YOUR decision. Don't be afraid to try new things, college is supposed to broaden your horizons. Keep a positive attitude. It's a long process (both choosing a school and going through it), but it is completely worth it at the end. Make a few bad decisions once you get here (then LEARN from those, don't make them again). You're going to change (or at least you should). Embrace it. And most importantly...stay true to yourself.

Go to as many college visits as possible and ask present students about the campus. These students know exactly what the campus is like.

Choose a college based on if you, as a student, actually like it there or not. You are the one who is going to be spending the next 4 years of your life there. Make them good ones. During your first year of college, live in the dorms. I cannot stress this enough. The dorms are where you meet your best friends, make your best memories, and build the foundation for your college experience. You will never again have the opportunity of living in such close proximity to so many people who just want to have fun and be friends. Go out of your comfort zone. Study abroad. College is a time for exploration, a time to do anything. Colleges are the only places where you can go to class in your pajamas one day, have hot pink streaks in your hair another day, and then dress up in a dinosaur costume the next day. Colleges are places where people want to think, talk, and most of all just learn who they themselves are. Learn about who you are in that time. Academics are important, but your overall experience is what you will remember. And you will never regret it.

Choosing a college/university can be difficult. If you do not have a major picked out, be sure to pick a school that has a bunch of your interests as majors. Choose a college that you like visually. You will have to live there for 4 years. Choose a college that has a lot of activities and groups, and get active early on. Be active on your campus by the end of freshman year. If you are going to a school with friends from high school, do not room with them. Be assigned randomly for your first year. You will meet new friends if you let yourself be assigned a roommate and if you do not always hang out just with your high school friends. Again, get active on campus early, you will make a lot of friends and you will enjoy college more. I am finding myself wishing I became active during my freshman year, instead of waiting mid-sophomore year. Also pick a college which has a study abroad program, that way you can cheaply study abroad in interesting places. Strive hard to do well, and strive for a high GPA. I am wishing I had worked harder.

The advice I would give is to not look at the cost. A private school will be more expensive but there are many benifits to attending a private school. There is a smaller teacher/student ratio. I would also advise them to get involved in something, whether it is the choir, a varsity sport, or even intermureals. You make life long friends in these organizations. You should also study abroad. It looks good on a resume and it is an experience you will never forget, and you may never get that chance agian. I would also say to get an internship over the summer. Anything you can put on your resume, the better chance you have of getting the job you always wanted.

If you like home, it should feel like home. You should feel comfortable when you first see the campus and buildings because first impressions do mean a lot in this case. If you want to get away and experience something new, as soon as you see the campus, you should feel your curiosity growing and be intrigued. When you're looking at colleges, your first instinct seems to be the best thing to consider. If you have an ill-feeling about anything, you may not get the most out of your college experience. Make a check-list of things you really liked after you visit a few colleges (and visit as many as you can!) Make sure the college that you choose meets everything on your list, there's one that will somewhere out there and that?s ultimately where you will be the happiest!

Students need to find a place that they feel at home. Youre going to feel uneasy at first about any college you go to because it's just a different situation, but find that place that deep down feels right and somewhere that you know you're going to be challenged. Parents should feel similar. They should feel safe and comfortable about where they're sending their children and want the college the kid is going to, to be a place that is going to prepare them fully in the area the student desires.

When deciding what school to go to it is very important to be open to different choices. That a look at many different schools so you get a broad idea of different schools and what they have to offer. Usually when you visit school if they are right for you they will just feel right and you will feeling like the school can become your home. Do not be scared of small schools because they are often the ones that make you feel more welcome. Mainly go with what feels right for you, learn about each school and understand what they are about before you make your decision. Don't just just into picking one school and sticking with it without checking out other ones first.

Always apply to as many schools as you can. Visit the ones you are most interested in for an over night campus tour. Facebook people who go to school there to get a feel of the campus life. Sit in on a few classes that you might be interested in. See if people like you, (your friends or others you know) are truly passionate about what they find there. Always know that you can transfer if you do not feel happy there, so don't stress yourself out.

Go with your gut instinct. In the end it will all work out, and if the first place feels wrong you can always transfer but for the most part the gut intinct works.

the advice I would give to both parents and future students is very simply, go on a campus visit and if you do not feel like you are at home there then it is not the place for you or your student, but don't decide where you are going becuase that's where so-and-so went or is goning. you have to choose what is best for you personally.