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Expect great things with your cooking and never back down when you feel that you are right there is always room for improvement. Create your one recipes in life and in the kitchen. All the dreams and fantasy?s will come true because you make them true never give up on what you want you are good enough to do it you have the talent, drive, passion that will make it happen. As for college life that has yet to come that is where am going now and can?t wait to experience the full college life. Culinary is your life it is the only thing that makes you happy. It takes you to your own world and running your own galley is not as hard as you think. Do your best in everything and don?t be to cocky at the same time, there?s fine line between cocky and being right so make sure you are right on what you are doing first then act talk to the chef present the case so you can resolve on what is going talking gets you further than just plan old arguing. That is all i can say.

High School was a period of confusion for me. I did not have anyone to tell me how important the SAT/ACT was and I did not have anyone to tell me that your GPA can have a major impact on your future. If I had a chance to go back in time to my senior year, I would tell my younger self to take my senior year seriously. I would advise myself to get more involved in extra-curricular activities and community service projects. Also, I would say to prepare more for the SAT and ACT because they can help me get scholarships and get accepted to great schools. I definately would advise myself to choose a school that is right for me, not because my friends will be going there. I would say to do more research, become less dependent on my parents, and enjoy my last year of highschool because it will be the ending before a wonderful new beginning.

I would tell myself to work harder in high school so that I could successfully make a smooth transition from being a teenager to turning into a young adult. I would also ask my teachers more questions about college choices and scholarships to ensure a successful college experience both socially but more importantly academically.

Oh, the joys of knowing my learning style, I would choose instructors that taught to my own style of learning. There are different types of learning and teaching, the puzzle in your mind needs an interlocking piece to gain new connections in your gray matter. I would have chosen my professors with more insight. I have done so for the past two years and my institute G.P.A. was 3.93. In comparison to my G.P.A. from 20 years ago(a low 3. 0 something), I can attest to the efficacy of strategizing to gain an inside track for success. Arm yourself for intellectual intergration by choosing your electives and instructors with forethought. many scholarships are contingent on a higher range G.P.A., you never know where life is going to deposit you, keep yourself at the top of the pack when possible. Also join study groups~ make them yourself, peer review each other's papers, study together, have fun! All of our test scores went up at least 1/2 a grade for everyone in our group. My Spanish I/II group got A's (NOT easy, but we made it easier for each other).

Don its weird to see you, I know you're probably "buggin' out" that its a future version of you standing in front of you. Well I got a few minutes to let you in on some big things you should know that I learned first hand while in college for the last year and a half. The first thing you need to know is there is a recession coming so before dad stops paying for school ask him to put some tution money in you bank account. Yeah I know he says he's got you but its going to get a lot tougher to make those payments on necessities like food. You should also know that you are going to earn a Medallion Scholarship. Basically a one-hundred percent tution, fees and books scholarship AA from any Florida Community College. It might sound like like not that much but it beats ten-thousand dollars in debt before you turn nineteen. Finally there are some things you will inevitably learn in the future like majoring in Biology and going Premed. Don't make these life lessons cost out-of-state private school tution. College is what you make it.

That life is never what you expect. College is where you will discover the most about who you are and who you want to have in your life. It will guide you to the future you truley desire rather than what you thought you did. It makes the transition to the real world a lot less terrifying.

Knowing what I know now, I would have started with the advice on completely changing my time management. During High School I was employed and put much effort into both School and work, but, I didnt save much money. I should have opened up some education fund years ago. Doing so would help me in situations similar to the one I am in now. Sure, I work still but Im not able to stop working because I have to pay back interest on loans every month and the Federal loans I have recieved are not covering my living expenses as well as food and transportation (which is why Im working). I should have "apply apply apply" for anything and everything that is available for students right out of high school, and in 2005 I didnt do that. I paid my way through community college when I should have put way more effort into finding the appropriate financial assistance. Now Im feeling somewhat trapped. I desire to go take more classes but I dont because of the hours I must put into work in order to pay back interest and living expenses.

If I was to be able to return back in time to my senior year of high-school, man would I have some things to tell myself. I would first tell myself to really think hard about USF or UCF because I can always be close to home later on in my life, but the college experiences only comes once. Second, I would make sure drill in my head that I need to pick a major, preferably nursing or physical therapy, and stick to it. Constantly switching majors, and not having a sure fire major before your sophmore year, or even worse, the spring semester of your sophmore year is not a position you want to be in. It'll save you much wasted time, and it would save you much needed money. I would stress that studying and paying attention in class and not sleeping in class are very essential things to do. They will be the difference from a 3.3 and possibly a 3.7 or higher. Lastly, I would make sure let myself know that getting a summer job before I start college should be a must. It will save an incredible amount of stress financially.

If i could back and tell myself when i was a senior what to expect in college it would be to work harder to get my gpa up and get better test scores on my ACT. I decided to graduate early becasue i wanted to start my college life as soon as possible and finish before the age of 21. That was a choice that i would never take back. Honestly, alot of things were unsure during my senior year; especially my major of choice. I would've told myself to be more involved in music in high school so i can get credit once i hit college. In a sense, it's hard to say what i would change about myself then. I think it's more about being more focused in my education and sticking to what i loved the most, was music. I went through 2 majors which included Hospitality and Business. I decided neither weren't right for me. The one thing i would change was listening to everyone's voice and not mine. I've grown in college as a person of my own and doing what makes me happy.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would explain to myself based on the knowledge that I know aboout college life and making the transition, is to never give up. There have been times when I had no clue about a particular subject in college, and after I asked for help, I still had no clue. But I still went and took the exam, and somehow i still passed. Even though I was doubting myself or wanting to turn around because I thought I was going to fail;I never gave up. This is something I had to teach myself because in my high school years if something was too arduous for me, I would just give up on it, and try and cheat or just won't take the test at all. Reading this I guess you wondering how I graduated high school, but I did it I was just too lazy to try something new, when it came to my academics, and thats when. In order to reach your goals, you have to do what you need to do, in order to do what you want to do.

Knowing what I know now about college changes my persective from when I was in high school. As a high school senior I did expect college to be full of students, hard work, and dedication, and, now having been in college for a good period of time I realize that my expectations were indeed correct! Hence, the advice I would give myself is about managing time wisely. As a current college student I have acknowledge that college is very much time consuming because a lot of classes involve studying to fully get the idea of the material presented. I would also give myself advice on staying on top of test dates and other important dates or imformation along with taking time out to review the material because in college it is the student's responsibility to stay on top of things and get well-known with the lessons not the professor's, and sometimes the professor will not even remind you of tests or quizes for the next day, which illustrates how the student must step up and take full responsibility of their learning.

I think the only thing I would have done differently would be to be more organized because I always feel like I don't plan enough. I think i did the right amount of studying and that i adapted to the workload of college life pretty well. The larger classrooms lack participation so I also wouldve have spoken more if I could have to show professors my abilities as a student.

Make sure you give yourself enough time to decide to school that you want to go to is really the school you want to go to. Make sure you research it and talk to the people that have atteneded that school before. Visit the school. Do not rule out summer school because it can be a great experience and great way to meet people and will be an experience you will never forget.

if i could go back to high school knowing as much as i know now about college i would tell my self to get a job, and take summer classes because there is alot of free time in college and i could have advanced myself hat much further with that.

Going to college is not as easy as it seems. Because most classes don't require attendance, some days are really difficult to get up and push yourself to go. Your money situation will not be great. And yes, you are going to struggle. It's not what everyone tells you it's going to be. And it's not exactly the best years of your life. As for the work, though, it's a lot like high school. As long as you get things done on time and try your best, you'll be able to make it. Just don't be a slacker. A lot of people are counting on you. Good luck.

Knowing what I know now I would have went with my true feelings and went to the University I've always wanted to go to instead of chickening out. I also wouldn't get so caught up in going to a well known university to make myself look good. I would pick a university that best suits me and my future ahead. A smaller university has it's perks! Don't let yourself get caught up in the social aspect of college and learn to manage your time between school work and socializing. 9 out of 10 times, my parents adivce with decision making is right whether I like it or not. With age and experience you can learn a lot.

Get ready to have a lot of good times. A lot.

It is hard to believe, but I don't think I would say anything but "Hang in there" or "Everything works out the way God plans" to myself if I could go back as a senior in high school. This isn't just because the past shapes the future, but more because I think that is all I needed to hear. I had some hard times during my junior and senior year because of a car accident where I broke my back in three places. But if it wasn't for the accident I wouldn't have the support I have now or maybe wouldn't even consider psychology as a career because before it was always nursing. So, you see, if I went back and changed the past I wouldn't have what I have now. I just needed to learn how to make things work in my favor and not depend so much on my physical skills but my mental abilities...therefore...psychology career. (Don't get me wrong I still tried the nursing program at Florida's IRSC but the complications from my back just wouldn't allow me to physically take care of the patients)

That to take college very seriously because it won't be all parties like you thought. I would have told myself to find more scholarships just in case one falls through so that I wouldn't have to worry about no being able to pay for classes, like I am now. One of the most importants things that I would say is, "Don't procrastinate, go to every class, pay attention and push yourself past the limit when it comes to studying for exams".

Save your money and choose what you want to do in life right now because when you change it in college, your screwed!

Having the knowledge and experience about a univesity, keeping up with the work, is one of the most important advice I would give myself. University and high school are totally different when it comes to makeup work and deadlines. In high school, teachers are usually very lenient if students turns in a paper, a project or a homework one day late, however, in a university if a paper is due on a certain date before midnight then students are required to turn the paper before the deadline. However, if a student submits a paper one minute late, professor don?t accept the paper and consequently, student receives an ?F.? Balancing between the classes, work and fun, is a key factor of being successful in a university. Most of the times, in high school, students think that they can party all they want and still keep up with their classes and work. In high school, it easy to get the make up work from teachers, however, in a university, professors don?t give make up work and attendance is really important. It is important to make a transition from being a teenager to a mature adult when entering into a university.

Experiencing the college life is just as important to your academic integrity. Many high school students graduate witht the idea that, the road to success in college is graduating with honors. I also had the same notion; nothing matters as much as my grades. Though this is true, it is alos important to have a good time. So far, I have been work, work, work and no play. On the other hand you have those that are, party,party, party. This is not ideal either, but getting involved and meeting new people, maybe even joining a club is. College is a completely different atmosphere than high school, and though many of us don't want to lose ground it is important that we remember that it is not always the destination, but the journey in getting there.

I am a quiet, shy person. Though when the time comes to speak I will, this makes for what people believe to be a boring (maybe even unapproachable) individual which I know I'm not. I like volunteering and being around other people, helping others, and having fun with others. Though smoking and drinking are certainly not on my to-do list (such things won't get in the way of my life let alone my education) I am someone who should get out and meet interesting people and travel to different places and experience new things. I would tell my high school self, to make my world a little bigger and open up to other people I would say that street smarts are just as crucial as book smarts and being able to converse with others without stuttering or rambling will let you learn much more about the world. College life is possibly the last point in your life where you are constantly together with people who are not generally of the same mind as yourself. In the future programmers will be with programmers and artists will be with artists, students are as diverse as the world's colors.

I would tell myself to learn to manage time, and to manage money. To go to school full time and not waste time, to avoid debt, and to graduate sooner.

Pick a school that has the academic area you are looking for, it will mean the most in the next few years!

Nothing really the college transition for me was really easy and I was able to do the work and get it done without any problems!

research schools more, take it motre seriously, get advice, get the best gradfes i could, and get involved with school activities

If I could go back and talk with myself as a high school senior the main piece of advice that I would give myself would be to relax a little! I was always so concerned with trying to build the biggest and fullest transcript and resume that I could. At the end of the night I would find myself exhausted and now lookiong back on all of the activities I did, i never really enjoyed them because when my plate was full I always wanted more. Now, two years later, I currently work at a counseling office and I came across a copy of my old high school resume and was disgusted. I had so many things on it that were for different organizations and projects. If it could speak my resume would say I was an extremely busy kid but, looking at it from a therapeutic standpoint I had to ask myself "When did this person relax and have a little fun?". That is what my advice would be to myself. I believe that a successful and bright individual doesn't need to have a ten-page resume. Just a healthy sense of curiosity and good personal/professional boundaries.

I would do better in my AP classes and pass the placement exams. Also pay more attention to learn the basis to everything because they are the building blocks for college. I would also encourage myself to be more social that way I can make more friends and have more fun while gaining my education.

One advice would be to avoid procrastination at all cost. I definitely learned that the hard way my freshman year, and honestly it is a habit of mine that I am still struggling with. Believe me, in college, time management is imperative. One more thing would be to come in with a mind set on the goals that I would want to achieve. Honestly being a fulltime student can be overwhelming especially when you are faced with life issues; it is very easy to get side tracked without ever realizing it thus by already setting your goals you will render your life easier. Thereafter, all you'll need is motivation to follow through. "I want to be a nurse, that's how I?ll go about it and I?ll make it"-- BAM, that's the spirit to have. When you come in to college and you are vague about what you want to do with your life, you'll find yourself quite dumbfounded because not only are you wasting your time, but you?re wasting money. Thus it?s best to come in optimistic and with well set goals.

I should have not been held back due to money problems. I would have told myself to work harder on scholarships and pushed myself to go to the school I really wanted to go and not settle somewhere that was close by. My advice would of been also not to be afriad of a big transition, college is not anything different, the only difference is that noone judge here. Everyone is more free spirited and helpful in any situation. It's a lot different than high school, but in a good way.

Since high school I took great interest in environmental studies and biology. My skills were driven towards mathematics, so ever since graduation I?ve been told, and recommended to focus my major in business. Everything sounded like I was heading in the right direction but there was only one problem, I did not want to major in business. i wanted to go with something I know I would be happy doing in the future. Choosing my major has been a challenging situation for me. I am truly interested in the environment. When I say environment I mean everything ranging from the tropical rainforest to the bugs and wildlife that inhabit it. From the oceans to the marine study and aquatic life that live in it. If it was up to me I would love to do it all. At first glace, the bachelor of biological arts and science seems to be a narrow path but with time, education, and experience I think it can become a much larger pathway to finding my dream job. Feeling this way now i would go back in time find myself and tell myself it is possible to make a job out of these interest.

I would advice for students and parents to do their research on the school(s) that they are interested in, know what will be expected of you at the institution of your choice. Visiting the campus and getting a feel for the enviroment is also important, the last thing you want to do is get to an institution and find out that it is not the place for you. But most importantly I would advise the parents and the students to see how helpful the adminstration is at the institution of their choice.

When asked what advice I'd give to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience, I have to stop and reflect on my own college experience. In hindsight I can see choices I or my parents may have made that were either the best decisions or the opposite. Though my college experience hasn't been the easiest I can say it would have been easier had I planned out my monetary situation a bit more. For example, if I'd taken a summer job before attending college. Also if my parents had saved up money for planned and unforseen expenses. And I know you may be asking what about scholarships. My advice is to have backup funds just in case. Sometimes scholarships don't cover everything, or funding gets cut. So the best plan of action is to be ahead of the curve and be ready for anything!

From my experience and due to my personality and outlook on education and future careers, I believe one should find a school that truly fits one's needs. For example, I have a passion to persue a career in research and experimental psychology. Due to Florida Atlantic University, I am able to work with some of the brightest professors and conduct research extensively with the ongoing studies that are conducted, while having enough time to enjoy being a college student outside of the classroom. Because of this, I think it is wise to look for a school that is somewhat of a smaller university to ensure smaller class sizes and more of an interaction with the students. Also, one should look for a school that specializes in their major or career goals. In addition, having multiple shopping centers close to campus is a good thing to have, especially if living on campus. Also, I think that one should look at the surroundi

First decide what career field interests the students the most. Than find a school that offers the classes of the field of choice. Once the options are there, apply to as many schools as you feel you should get into, and a couple tougher ones you think you may not. From there you have to look at location, finances, and acedemic competition. Good luck!

Definately check out colleges, take a tour, see the campus and figure out what it is you want from the college you choose. After going to a smaller school, FGCU, then transfering to FAU, im now going back to FGCU because i realized that i liked a smaller friendlier atmosphere where my teachers knew my name and were interested in me getting the most out of my education. Know what you want to achieve your education the best way, and look for the school that meets your needs. After all the only one that matters at the end is you, its your education that helps you through your life, so do whats best for you to make your education the easiest and most rewarding for yourself.

to me college is about the student body. before i started school i thought i could get by on my own and not worry about going to class. i find out its much harder than i thought, and in this school many people think similarily when it comes to class attendance. this allows for more student to student interaction and more study groups with class mates that really help your understanding the subject and you make great friends. all our professors are rated so you cant be surprised on who your taking and most of them are very good at their jobs. there are many extra study sessions that are taught by one of your fellow students. when it comes to learning, i strongly believe that it is easier to accomodate into college if you are in a more comfortable learning envirnment and this school can definitly provide that.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is that they should not rush in trying to find the right college. The wisest thing to do in my opinion is to consider the most important things that you are looking for in a college. If there is a major that you are considering to pursue, find out about the it and college atmosphere before applying. It would be a huge disppointment to attend a college, and find out later that it is not the one fore you. Contrary to popular belief, your college experience is to be treasured. There is no problem with having an outlet by hanging with friends, but when hanging with friends and going to parties becomes top priority rather remaining focused, that is when grades begin to fall.Not everyone receives the opportuinity to go to college, therefore if that opportuinity is presented to you, take it and remain a good steward over it that your work may pay off. Remember that whatever you give your attention to most will effect you, whether it be in a good or bad way.

College is meant to be a learning community. Everyone has different learning capabilities, and based on your individual learning skills you should pick the university that best fits that criteria. The best thing to do is learn about the physical enviornment and the educational environment and ask yourself, is this a place I want to spend the next several years of my life? Never, pick a college simply because it is popular, often times popular colleges have a lot of distractions. As long as your college of choice provides a decent educational system your future is set for extraodinary possibilities. When you have found the right college and step on campus the most important thing for anyone to do is make friends and reach out! No one can achieve a huge task such as getting a degree by themeself. Friends can provide you with an informative network that give you a "heads up" whenever an important opportunity, event, or internship is around the corner. You can also plan study groups and find easier ways to attain straight A's! Communication is the key on college campus. So kick back an enjoy, these should be the best moments of your life!

When looking for the right college, you should keep in mind that there is no perfect school which we suit all your needs, instead you should look for a school that fits most of your needs. Your needs for the school should include, but not be limited to the climate in which the school is located in, the population of the school, the student to faculty ratio, price to attend the school, and the amount of support such as monetary aid, tutoring and any other support you believe that will increase your success that the school gives to students. When you arrive at the school of your choice, you should make the most out your college experience. Try to participate in actives that the school hosts, even if they do not usually suit your interest. Going to the events will surely increase your chance of making lifetime friends. Last but most important study; this is the main reason you came to college- to get an education.

This school is a very good institution for commuter students. However, for the transient student fitting into campus life can be very difficult. The professors are very good at explaining material and are very flexible with the working student population. Assignments are not that demanding and tend to be fair.

Great school a lot of diversity. Many social groups to join and learn about your surroundings.

For the first two years, students should chose a school that is close to home.Many will wrongly choose to be far away for independence, but at 18 years a person is not mature enough to deal with the pressures of a new school, If home is close, students can revert for support if they really need it. Find clubs and that interest you to find friends and try not to overload your classes to avoid drop -outs and withdrawals. Learn the school catalog to know the system, this will give you the resources to solve and most of all avoid problems. Do not wait till the last minute to register, buy books , find housing etc. I will also recomend that for the first two years, students concentrate on satisfying Gordon Rule clasess, and explore things that interest them so they can know with certainty what they really want to pursue. This might sound "old school" but I strongly recommend using the library as opposed to googling everything for an advantage when researching and writing papers. Do not overload, find healthy alternatives for your extra curricular activities, and explore a diversity of activities and subjects to find yourself.

Find something that you enjoy doing, then find a way to get paid for it.

The advise that I would give parents and students in finding the right college is to visit many possibilties and make the environment around and on school premises is something that the student would be interested in. The most important thing is to be able to be at school and concentrate on school work and also have the ability to make a social life for yourself. The friends made at college could be the friends made for life, but the academic process needs to be the first priority.

The best advice I would give parents and students in choosing the right college is first to explore the assistance of the academic advisory department and see if you feel they are helpful. Then make sure the financial aid department is able to assist you completely, including offering a variety of means of paying for tuition and options that are available if you may need them in the future. Then I would explore the grounds and and classrooms to get an understanding of the enviroment and attitudes of the professors and students to see if they feel comfortable enough to attend for 4 years.

My advise to both parents and students is to go and look over the college you are interested in. Check out everything about it and don't ever be afraid to ask questions of fellow students and professors. If you are not sure about 1 specific college go back and take another tour and maybe even sit in on orientation to see what it is all about.

It is up to you to make the best out of your college experience.

Go to the college that is the right fit for you. Don't follow your best friends, don't follow your girlfriend. Go to that the university that will best suit your needs. Also, I would always recommend Greek Life. I joined a fraternity my freshman year and have loved every second of it. It gets you involved on campus and you make so many new friends that will become your best friends.