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If I could go back in time and see myself once again as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to make sure that I get out more often. Don't let campus life be the only thing you do. Get out into the surrounding town more often and taste the quality of life that makes up Melbourne. I know you will do well in school and start a jazz band, but do a little more social living as well.

If I could go back in time and give my self advice about continuing my education. I would explain to myself how much time I have lost by not going that course. I was force to work jobs that although challenging never really interested me. Yes, I made good money, but there was many days I just didn't care. If I had of continued my education I could have loved what I was doing as well as I would have put a lot more effort in it. While I am proud of what I did these were just jobs, and not what my call was. Because of this, I feel my life would have been a much happier more fulfilling one.

I would have warned myself to take things a little more seriously and studied a lot harder than I actually did. Other than that I think that I was very well prepared for college.

On my senior year I was a really good student, with really good grades, and a great positive attitude, but had only one problem. I lived with my dad, which didnt give alot of support therefore my grades were just good and not exceptionals, because my dad always tried to make me change my mind so i could just get into a military branch, and not just go to an university, so that took some of my time after graduation to realized that what i really wanted to do was what makes me happy, which is go to an university so i can become an exceptional doctor and help people and not exactly go into the military, but i always thought i needed his support to do things, until now that i realized that even if he doesnt give me enough support I got other family members that show me every day their support and their willingness to help me with anything because they want me to be happy doing what I always wanted to do. And if i could go back on time I will talk to myself so i would start my career right after graduation.

I would tell myself to stay focused during my first semester. Just because you are away from home and do not have parents watching your every move does not mean you need to take advantage of this new found freedom. Pay attention to how you manage your time. College is a new experience so it is okay to have fun but know when it is time to work. Make the most out of every moment and take lots and lots of pictures. Time goes by so fast.

If i had the chance to go back in time, i will do everything possible the same because it will lead me right to where i am now, but one great idea i would leave myself is to be ready to grow up and be an independent individual because its the most important aspect of survival in the university.

Bring an umbrella.

If could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would have told myself to work harder than I did that year. This for if I would have worked harder that year I would not have had to take two three of the classes I had to take when I arrived here. This would have made my transaction a lot smoother. Also I would have told myself that the classes that give you are not set by stone, there are other options, and you do not have to follow word by word the order and amount of classes they assign you.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself in high school, I would make sure I knew how to teach myself course material just in case I don't understand the professors. Research is very important so I would also make sure I knew how to research using different sources other than the internet and the library, such as talking to professors and making good use from text books. I have learned from my first year in college that it is very important to be active because it is a great stress relief. I would tell myself to stay active and take breaks between studying because sometimes the workload is very overwhelming and can lead to stress. My first year in college I regret not taking breaks because it only made studying more difficult. One last thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to enjoy the small things and relax. When the workload becomes overwhelming, it is important to think of things that make you happy, such as family. Thinking about the success that will come from hard work always gets me through the day.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I think one of the biggest pieces of advice I would give myself is to be more imformed about my choices so that I could be more involved and be involved sooner than I was. Do research on several schools and talk to their advisors about financial aid and activities. I would tell myself that if I do my research I can find all the help and information that I need to be able to accomplish anything. I woud also tell myself to not be afraid, there is always someone who canhelp and answer questions. Professors and advisors want students to be successful so take advantage of them! I would tell myself to not be afraid to be myself and to make lots of friends. It's important to have friends at college. These are people who understand what I'm going through because they are going through the same thing. Friends can help with homework and help me get away from homework which can be healthy. I would tell myself that I would do fine; don't hesitate, believe in yourself and have fun while it lasts!

Visit the college before you go there, and ask yourself if the major you take, really is something you want to work with when you get older. Because remember the most important thing is to do something you like to do, otherwise your chances of achieving high goals within that work will decrease.

Going to college is an absolutely wonderful experience. The most important thing I have learned from the transition is to remember the values I have learned in high school. I went to a Catholic private high school and the education and discipline I learned there has really helped me achieve at college. I would tell myself to always stay true to myself and who I am. Do not feel ashamed to be passionate about anything and always remember to focus and give it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}

Work things out with University of Miami (my financial aid package got mixed up somewhere and came late). Florida Tech is great on paper and my resume looks great, but I'm really not enjoying myself here. I didn't want to join a fraternity, but it's the only escape from many of the laws of this money-hungry campus, and that's only because of our alumnis' relations with our plastic president. There's nothing to do in the surrounding area besides visiting the beach and you still need money. My GPA might be a little lower if I had gone to University of Miami, but that's because I'd be able to live a life and not have to work so hard to find fun around this place, while limiting my presence at parties and such. Also, I might have less busiwork and more general education, but I could gain more from outside experiences which would be more readily available. Ultimately, it always comes down to money though, so apply for as many scholarships while you have the chance.

I would say,"you know what you want out of life there is nothing in your way and you can reach your goals of becoming a aerospace engineer and setting yourself up for a path to become an aircraft or rocket designer. You know FIT is the one, trust your gut. and yes your right, you will have fun at FIT, it won't be all studying, because I know you wouldn't like that."

Selecting the right kind of college is similar to selecting the right kind of shoes; it depends on several factors. First, students need to make sure they fit. They should get their feet into campus activities via tours and workshops before they decide to join the school. Also, they should research which type of college matches their needs. Just as runners would buy running shoes, technical students might want to attend technical schools, or art students might want to join art institutes, and so on. Certain schools have good brand names, and they may interest them with an extensive record of sturdy, life-long success. Money should be the last of their worries, but it is recommended that students keep an eye in which school gives the best offers. When the students finally choose the best-fitting college, it will be like a new pair of shoes. The first days are usually uncomfortable until the students walk around enough. The academic and personal weather of their lives can leave a messy and anxious environment, but they must not fear to get their feet dirty. Ultimately, shoes and colleges serve a common purpose: to secure you in a journey worth traveling.

Don't let the cost drive your entire decision. Look at what the school has to offer for you and your education. Also, what kind of opportunities are open for you in the future. Always go for a campus visit.

Students are the ones who should make the final decision on their scholarly pursuits. The college seeking student must take into consideration what campus size they are comfortable with, and know that a campus too small is often better than a campus to big, and that being underwhelmed is better than overwhelmed. Also, selecting the class size that they best learn in is key because that will narrow their search further. Students should not live too close to home and attempt to take away their safety-net however living too far away can often be a hassle when moving and creates homesickness. They need to be sure to research their school well, see what companies look at their intended school for recruitment, how well the athletes do, what the average grades and graduation time is, even how the social life is. Parents should help with this research, however only to lay down facts for the student to look at, and not try to force the hand of the student. This can cause the student to be unhappy with the college of their choice, and in turn make for a poor college experience. Just be sure you have the right school.

This is a tough question. For me it was instinctual. I saw a brochure of the school in my sophomore year of high school and suddenly I had to check out the school. From there it was a matter of formalities, checking other schools to make sure FIT was the school I wanted to attend for the next four years. But I there is a lot of personality when it comes to choosing the right college. Are u sort of an internal person, you like it quite, a place to learn, without a lot of people, but just enough to have a small group of friends, (much like myself) than a small school like FIT is the one for you. Or do you like big crowds, with a lot going one, a million friends, a massive academic atmosphere, and a limitless amount of resources available to you than big schools are the ones your looking for. From there it's finding the college with your major or other possible majors you might take if you are still unsure, as well as activities, make sure there are extracurricular activities you would want to take part in. That's very important.

To find the right college, definately go visit the campus and do your research about it online. Check out the surrounding area. Once in college, don't just hide out in your dorm room, get out, make friends, join clubs, and get involved. It takes away the boredom and homesickness.

The advice that I would give is to start early. Scholarships are a lot harder to find and achieve than most people think. If I could go back, I would choose to start searching around my Sophmore year of high school. Also, be sure to visit the school(s) you plan on choosing. Even if you've heard good things about it, it's still neccessary to go take a look. Besides, how are you going to know if you really feel at home here or not if you don't go there first? Another good thing to do before hand, is to buy your books early and if possible from an online store versus your bookstore. While, the bookstore offers used books, they are first come first served and when buying online, you can compare prices.

Finding the right college isn't really about where you go it is about your outlook on where you are goning. You could go to a wonderful but just not meet the right people to keep you happy, but you could go to a school where you meet awesome people and teachers and it doesn't matter what you learn. College isn't the big deal everyone makes it out to be the main thing that students should look at is if they want to go to a big school or a small school becuase that is all that matters.

Make sure you go and visit the campus and talk to people attending the school. When you talk to advisors ask really specific questions so you know what you're getting into (ie: how long will I need to attend and how much will it cost?). Get involved with campus activities (if you want to) and be open minded and kind hearted. Your success is based upon how much work you put into yourself.

Don't be afraid to talk to your professors, they are very helpful and have a lot of connections when trying to find a job later. Class size is definately important, if the professor knows the students by name it makes it a lot easier. Join a study group with some friends. When looking for the right college think about how far away you are willing to go from home, class size, and what the undergrads are doing you want to be as involved as possible right from the start.

Look for schools with many possible majors you'd like then find a campus you like. Be very open during orentation and first weeks, everyone is in the same situation as you, make friends.

If at all possible, try to get through college racking up as little debt as possible. Debt can add significant stress to young people just starting out on their own; constantly having to think about paying off student loans can make it hard to fully enjoy the college experience. On another note, try to get relevant work experience while you are still in school by working for one of your professors; it is a great stepping stone that can be used to secure summer internships and even your first job after graduation! Also, be sure to get involved in an organization related to your future career; professional organizations are great for networking and making friends. Most importantly, never be afraid to change your major. If you come to realize your current major isn't what you thought it would be and you are more interested in pursuing another degree, by all means, make the switch! This is YOUR FUTURE. College is one of the greatest times of your life. You have your entire future ahead of you for YOU to shape. Carpe diem and good luck!

Don?t pick the ?right school?; pick YOUR school. In all likelihood, this won?t be your best friend?s school, the school that offered you the most money, or even the school that placed highest in the rankings. It may be one of these schools, but not for any of these reasons. To know whether a school is right for you, you must know how it feels to live, study, and socialize there. The best way to find out? Go visit. If you can?t visit? Talk to students; they know. Once you enroll, get involved. Don?t worry about getting in over your head; if it sounds interesting, do it! Join organizations, go on fieldtrips, make friends, network, and if you later find you don?t have time or aren?t interested anymore, quit! They?ll understand. When it comes to extracurriculars, I?m not suggesting you throw the phrase ?too busy? out of your vocabulary, I?m just recommending you only use it when you?re not really interested, and it?ll be true! You will be WAY too busy doing all those things you love doing and weren?t too timid to jump in and try!

Don't choose a school because of it's prestige or reputation. Choose a school because it will help you in the career you desire for your future.

Make sure you know what you want to study and that you are fully able to handle the financial aspects of college before you committ to a university.

First, visit collegeboard.com. There, their son/daughter can pick options pertaining to what they feel their ideal college would be. Then, in turn, College Board narrows down the colleges in the United States that best fit with their preferences. I used this feature on collegeboard.com and I'm happy that I chose Florida Tech. I'm getting a great education, it has a fantastic meteorology program, I have a myriad friends, and I'm part of a few extracurricular activities. Additionally, my advisor has given me a list of a few internships that I am seeking. To help narrow down their decision, I'd also tell parents to look for colleges that offer internships, scholarship programs, and excellent programs specifically for their major. If their son/daughter is undeclared, make sure they research and/or visit a college where they not only feel comfortable, but a college that he/she can guarantee will give their son/daugher a great education. Overall, a parent wants to see their child both to succeed and become a well rounded student. These are steps that both the student and parent can take to ensure a full college experience.

I would recommend that the family unit start preparing early in the high school years. Preparation is the key for the right fit.The college experience is the whole nine yards, the dorm , classes, teachers, environment and all of the other many factors that will lead you to be a sucessful adult.

Decide as soon as possible if you are going to grad school. If you are don't spend all of your money on your undergraduate degree. Finacial aids and scholarships are a must.

Finding the right college is the most important part of a person's life. The college you graduate from will determine who hires you, who respects you, and who disrespects you. Take the time to find the one that fits you best, and spend the money to go visit. The college I attend actually gave me a "travelers grant" to compensate for cost of traveling when I got accepted. It is also important to make the most of the time you spend at school. Don't just sit in your room all day playing computer games like I did my freshman year. There are always things to do set up by the RAs, fraternities, community delevopment programs, and religious communities at all times of the day, so there's no excuse not to meet new people and try new things.

I would advise students to look for the school that best fits what they want out of life. Your college years are the ones that you will look back on for the rest of your life. The college you choose is very important to this. If you feel that you will fit best in a school then go for it. Do as much research as possible. Perform this research not only based on academics but also your other interests as well. It is just as important to be involved in your campus community as it is to perform well academically. Also, research scholarships and financial aid available at all schools in order to make a well informed decision. After you have narrowed down your choices attend an open house to get acquainted with the schools you are most interested in. I would advise that parents support their children in the choice they make. If a child feels unsupported they may choose a different school and end up miserable. Trust that your child has learned from you and a capable of making a good decision.

There are three questions you need to ask yourself when selecting a college. What do I want to obtain from my college experience? What do I want my major to be? How hard do I want to work? From these three questions you'll know what kind of school you want to go to. If you want to party, watch awesome division 1 football games, take a standard major, and do enough work to get by then you're probably looking at one of the larger schools. If you want to form lifetime friendships probably a smaller school. If you want to hang out in small social settings a smaller school would be better too. What I found most useful was that I wanted a school where my teachers would know who I am so I chose a small school. However, I'm going to a big school for grad school. There's better funding at large schools. You just need to think about what you want to happen in college and how the schools you're looking at can help you. If you're shy you'll probably just get lost at a big school. Best of luck.

Make sure you are studying something you like and don't worry if you change your mind, it will all work out in the end.

The best way to find out if a college is right for a student is to visit it. For me, the second I arrived at Florida Tech, I knew it was the right school for me. If a student knows what they want to major in, taking a tour of the department which they will be in is a great way to get a feel for what the labs and classes will be like for them in the future. Talking to current students about grading, projects, fun, professors, students, etc. is the most useful resource since they are active members of campus life. Make sure that the university seems like it's willing to always help students when they need it. In my opinion, a school that has a strong alumni association is a good indication of the quality of schooling a student will recieve. If these alumni often give back to the university, it's usually an indication of career success, which is SUCH an important aspect of chosing a college. Attending a college with a high percentage of students immediately entering the work force is a definite plus. Think about the future.

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Make sure that you look over every school very carefully before making a decision and look at the financial aid package that each school offers.

The most important part of choosing a college other than if it has the right program for you and cost would be to find the college that fits you as a person. You must know what your limitations are as far as commitment to a degree. Most people switch their degrees in their undergraduate years so finding college that easily allows that transition is important. Also the limitation that you set on yourself as far as studying and research is important. Many times people think they can handle a work load which they end up finding they simply cannot at a certain college. The easiest way to find the right college is to visit and talk to various people. Talk to the professors, of not only the degree you want but some others also, talk to the athletes and club members. Anyone you talk to is a part of the university and represents a part of it.

the right college is always the one that best suits what you love to do, Not always a highly ranked college is the best way to go. It may be highly ranked in bussiness but not engineering and if you major in engineering then what?

The best way to decide on a school is to look for a degree program that you show interest in, once you have narrowed down the schools, look at where the schools are located, how far away from home they are, and how large/small the student body. It's best to take a tour of the school and talk to current students to get their perspective instead of what their brochure's states. Once in school and when you're trying to figure out the college life style; there is no wrong way, go in with an open mind and hopefully you will gain the education and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Know what you love to do, and pursue it. Look for a place that will honestly make you happy. Figure out what you want out of your college experience, and get it. Use the resources present before you -- faculty, administration, friends.

Remember to visit the campus before you decide to go.

Parents make sure that you have your students in a place that you feel comfortable with - with a church family or friends/family near by so that you know your child has someone there for them if they need it. Students be sure to make sure you go somewhere you can get and build a support structure for yourself - both personally (emotionally etc) and academically... and take advantage of that when you need to - don't let pride keep you from taking help when you are in need of it.

When searching for the right college you have to put academics first even if your not totally commited to studying or even your major. You want to make sure that you'll be learning the necessary information in order to succeed in your desired field and in the world. When a school meets your academic needs then focus on extracurricular activites. Make sure the college has your desired extracurricular activities to keep you balanced. When academic and extracurricular needs are met then look at how the college will help you socially because without a social life in college you'll truly go insane. When a college satisfies your academic, extracurricular and social needs then you have found the right school for you to succeed.

Work Hard, Play Hard. Try to go out of your way to accomplish both of these. Make some crazy friends that'll get you into a little bit of trouble but be aware of when its time to "kick it into gear". Enjoy it, best four years of your life, or 5, or 8. Depending on the degree.

Choose a school that best fits you financially, geographically, and educationally. Remember that college is for higher education and that should be your higest priority

I advise to omit the cost of education when choosing a right college. You want to pick a university that will make you as comfortable as possible to continue effective study habits. I also recommend attending an out-of-state school to have national networking opportunities and an overall diverse experience.

The thing that will matter most during years in college is the feeling whether you fit in or not. Therefore, it's very important to visit campus, look at people, see how they communicate between each other, how many events are listed on the activity boards, how busy students seem to be, and how helpful they are to each other. If you are happy with your surrounding, it's easier to be enthusiastic about your activities and organize your time to achieve the most you can.

Pick a college that you feel most comfortably in and don't overload yourself for your first semester. It's good to get involved in campus activities to meet new friends. Remember- it's college! Have fun but stay focused on your studies as well!