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To me the college expirience has been a bit rushed. I have attended online and in the military abroad. The true education I have recieved was in the work force. I don't want to have my children learn that way however. So I am pushing myself to get my education so that my children will know the impact of a degree. That is the value I put on my education... the future for my children.

I have received a lot of information about the Interior Design profession. Many of my logical questions have been answered in these classes and I have gained a better understanding of what it takes to become a skilled, professional Interior Designer. I've been introduced to many different companies in this field. I have met many new people and several doors have been opened for future possiblities. I'm glad to enter the work force with this experience under my belt. I feel that the professors are very knowledgable about this subject and are very willing to share their knowledge with their students.

I loved going to college. Because I was a music education student, I had the best of both worlds. The education classes were challenging and absolutely neccessary to be a successful teacher. The performing opportunities that I had were exceptional. I wouldn't trade my college experience for anything. It has defined who as I am as a person.

The most elementary and direct gain that I have received from my college experience up to this point is the simple expansion of my knowledge, which is actually a paradoxical concept since education is not simple. I can honestly say that I learn something new every single day from the courses that I am enrolled in, and on top of that, I'm learning about things that are interesting to me. Being able to learn more about a subject of interest not only makes it easier to dedicate more time into studying, but it also sparks new ideas and inventive motives among the students. Along with gaining further knowledge from this institution of higher learning, I have learned and/or improved upon my self-discipline and time management. As it is widely known, many college students overdesignate time to leisure and do not set aside enough time to concentrate on the reason they're at school in the first place - to learn. Although I have never really had any issues in the past with time management or self-discipline, new additions to my everyday routine have allowed me to improve upon myself in those regards, such as using a planner.

My college experience has definately been a rewarding experience. In college, there is a certain sense of accomplishment that I have never really experienced. During my high school years, I always felt as though it was something that I had to do. College is more of something that I wanted to do and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Getting that "A" in that class that I just knew I wouldn't do well in, gave me the best feeling and it made me more motivated to do well in the next class. I have learned so much in college. I have two wonderful children and I encourage them on a daily basis of the importance of college and the importance of putting everything they have into college. College has been valuable to me because I know that my career is just around the corner. My mother has always told me that a college degree is something that no one can ever take away from me. That degree will follow me for the rest of my life. I have held on to my mother's words and I am determined to accomplish it. Thank you.

I got the best four years of my life at Florida State. I grew up in a town full of stereotyping and naivete. Going to FSU was like getting that breathe of fresh air that I didn't know I needed. It taught me to live largely and to disregard the rules that the society of a small town said made me "normal." Florida State also taught me that I can reach my goals, no matter how large they may seem to others, and no matter how improbable they may seem for a small town girl from the Bible belt of the south. Because of the university and the people I met there, I have set new goals, bigger goals, and I've already begun to achieve them. I'm attending a top ten graduate school for two years, one that will give me great knowledge and experience, and I know that my time at FSU has prepared me ten-fold for my future.

what have I gotten out of going to college is that I can achieve anything I put my mind to. It has helped me learn things i had forgotten because I have been out of school for 20 years so it has helped me tremendusly.

Out of my college experience, I have gained confidence. I am more resourceful and independent than I was before I left for college. By taking responsibility for myself by paying my own bills, deciding where I was going to live, learning to budget my time and money, and making my schedule, I now feel that I truly am a member of the real world. Once I enter the work force and begin my career, I believe that the skills I acquired in my life will complement the knowledge I gained in my classes. I feel that I am a more well-rounded individual because of my life away at college. Though the cost of attending college has been pricey, the value of the knowledge and skills I have gained can't be measured.

As an established and prestigious university, Florida State allows its students to make the most of their education. Because I am currently ?Exploratory? (commonly known as ?undecided?), I have been encouraged to take classes that personally interest me so that when it?s time to choose my major, I can make a decision that I will be happy with. Attending this university has allowed me to find my way in the real world?hopping out of the nest, I?ve learned to be independent and take responsible. Although I?m only a freshman, I feel that I?ve matured more at this university than I ever could have at home, and it?s an experience I believe everybody should have.

There are two major areas that have impacted me at Florida State University. First, I have been exposed to a variety of classes and professors that have made it very interesting. No two classes or teachers have been similar - so I have been able to be successful since there has been a diverse learning environment. Secondly, I have had the opportunity to do mission work in Guatemala with a campus organization - plus was on the organizinf team for FSU's Big Event volunteer day. I have been able to hone my leadership skills while helping others.

What I have gotten most out of my college experience is understanding more about myself as a person. Attending Florida State University has opened my eyes to what I want out of life and how I want to live that life. I realized that money is not everything, but it is important in today?s world. Most importantly I have to reach for a career that I have a passion for that sparks my interest and causes me to look deeper into that domain. If there is passion in what you research are more likely to look deeper and discover something great. My experience also made me realize that my job has to tie in with my lifestyle choice, thus I must research where my job will take me. Along with this I came to the conclusion that life is short, and there are many things out there for me to discover, thus I must be open to any cultural differences, so I can experience the worlds for what it is. By doing this I will gain knowledge not only in my field, but about the world and its people.

I recently found myself unemployed for the first time in 30 years. After graduating from High School, I chose to attend a Vocatonal College instead of a college offereing a degree program. My thought was that it would take less time to complete and make it possible to land a job much quicker. I know now that was a huge mistake! I would have never imagined that the diploma I received so many years ago and provided me such a sense of pride, would be considered useless by today's employers. So, here I am, a grandmother and a college freshman! This time I intend to do it the right way and will not be content until I recieve my associate's degree. I am currently in my first semester and loving every minute! Sure, it's a challenge but one that is well worth it. I would encourage anyone to pursue a degree, no matter how old they may be. I'm very thankful that I have been given a second chance for a college degree. I now have pride in knowing that I am making a difference for my life and for my future.

College has been a time for me to rediscover who I am. Although I had a plan in high school mapped out, I quickly realized it doesn't always work out that way. I found out my first week of college that I had a heart condition that would change my entire college plans from my degree to my ability to play college sports and everything that fell inbetween. I had to move home my first semester due to my health but it gave me a chance to stop and reflect about what college really meant to me. I'm excited about what the future holds and looking forward to graduating with a degree one day that I know will mean more to me now having a season to get it all back in perspective.

I was able to leave home and become an independent college student, taking on many responsibilities. I am able to myself in different situations and learn from there the hard w2ay because my parents are not physically here to help me get out. I get to do my own mistakes and learn from them rather than just hear my parents version on how they dealt with it. Its a more hands-on experience and living the college life outside the home. I love FSU because it gives me everything I wanted out a a college experience including the education and the outside sources for when I graduate.

College is a nonstop trial-and-error process of pursuing interests and cutting out things that don't contribute to my overall wellbeing. I came into this university with many aspirations of who I ultimately wanted to be. While retaining my core values, I've evolved into an icon of those ambitions. If I had then seen myself now, I?d have been blown away. I?ve learned from others in their pursuits as well. Some of my friends stuck to their core group and didn?t do much outside of eachother. They haven?t changed since high school. Others are very involved in activites and organizations. They are wholesome people with good attitudes and productive lifestyles. I am very active with four jobs: Lifeguard at FSU Reservation, intern at Tallahassee Democrat, handyman for local FSU Professor Emeritus, and the development of an online business. I attend City Chamber Leads group meetings every week and network with dozens of local business owners. I also serve with the FSU Foundation. America needs strong leaders and innovative business strategies. It needs more integrity, character and a reminder of values. College has provided the backbone for me to implement these ideals into reality.

A campus that allows a person to find himself, one that avails every ability to turn a person into whatever they want to be: this is what I have found in Florida State University. I have grown so quickly- morally, passionately, socially - and found in myself the person I will one day become. Florida State has allowed me to meet the people and the resources I needed to do this, and I am sure that this trend will not be brief. Before coming here, I was essentially lost, a boy swimming in an endless, blank ocean, and now I have become things I never thought could be possible. I write stories, poetry, music. I study subjects that evoke in me not boredom, but thrill. I have opportunities at my fingertips that some men and women in their 30s and 40s only dream of, and what is best is that I know where all of this incredible fortune has come from. The environment around me, and the people therein, are the only thing that allow me to be able to say that I truly, finally LIVE! This IS the college experience.

Looking back on the past two years I have spent as a student at Florida State University, I realize how much I have matured from the timid and giddy highschool girl I was when I first pulled up alongside Wescott Fountain into the strong and confident young woman that I am now. Not only have I grown academically, I have also truly learned more about myself as a person. I am no longer anxious about what my future has in store for me, but I realize that as long as I continue learning and maintaining the same high Seminole standards, that I alone have control over my destiny. I have learned that with hard work comes a strong sense of pride. I also learned the hard way that cutting corners will only deter you from your ultimate goals. The lessons that I have learned already allow me to look forward to my future with a newfound sense of security and independence that I believe I would not have found had I elected not to attend FSU. I honestly believe that I will always carry these lessons with me and I will always and forever be a proud Seminole.

In my college experience so far I have learned to open out of my shell and meet many new wonderful people. With every new class that I walk into I love looking forward to who I may meet or what new things I may learn from another person. College has been such a valuable aspect in my life because I now completely ignore someones "book cover" and see who they are on the inide, I always find that every single person in this world is worth talking to no matter how they look because you never know that they may change your day or you could change theirs. Before college I did not have many friends, nowadays my phone is full of contacts and I never go a friday night bored or without someone to hang out with. Unlike highschool I attend study groups with friends and I learn in a more fun and efficient way than ever before. All in all I love what college has taught me in the fact that with every person I run into I have no fear to start a conversation and possibly make a new friend to learn and share wonderful experiences with.

If I had the opportunity to travel back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, the most important thing I would tell me about college life is to be more open to experiencing what college is all about. Upon entering college, I was nervous and unsure of myself so I tended to shy away from any experiences that came my way. Unfortunately now, as come to the close of my college career there is so much I wish I would have done. If I could, I would prevent myself from missing out on personality shaping experiences. I would tell my senior self that others are just as nervous as me, even if they don't seem it. I would tell myself that no matter how hard of a day I have in college, it will all pay off and play a vital role in shaping my future. Take everything in stride and always be optimistic. To never sell myself short and to stop constantly comparing myself to others. Everybody has their own special qualities and college is where I will find mine, I just have to be open to experiencing college life.

I would tell myself to start studying harder and to get into the habit of calling my mother everybody. I would also tell myself to get used to having a professor with an accent and wearing shoes in the shower. Pack light and keep my room clean. Ask for gift cards and money on birthdays and Christmas (I'm going to need it.)

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would attempt to impart upon myself a simple lesson: ?It is not whether you win or lose its how you play the game.? Often, life consists of one ?game? or hurdle or another. I always drove myself over hurdles, not focusing on joys amidst the struggles. Rather, I looked ahead, worrying about the next hurdle. Transitioning into college life, like all life-altering transitions, is a hurdle. In hindsight, it is a bitter-sweet vehicle for learning, formation, and opportunity for delights despite the work and heightening of responsibilities. I have known transitions. At two years old, after being diagnosed with leukemia, death was at my door. Eventually, I transitioned back into mainstream society. Later, I transitioned into adulthood, while attempting to care for myself and my single mother, who never left my side and now faces deteriorating illnesses of multiple sclerosis and scleroderma. With little success and less focus on the joys of life, I headed into transition again, into college. With my mother?s life ending early and years of joy wasted, if I could go back, I would impart just a little wisdom.

I think that the most important advice I could give myself would be "Live for yourself. Do what makes you happy." Being in college has made me realize that you can't depend on others for happiness. No one is going to tell you what to major in - you have to do what will ultimately lead you to success and happiness. No one is going to give you advice on what to do on the weekends, whether you should go out and party or stay in and study for that exam you have coming up. This is the most important time of our lives. It's a time when we're learning to make our own decisions that will shape who we become in the end. It's a time when you learn to balance things, which can be hard, but you have to be prepared to do it.

If I was able to go back in time and give my high school self advice I think that there is a lot I would want to say. I would tell myself to make sure the college that you are going to has the right major for you and that you think you will be happy if you go far away from home. I would tell myself to be as outgoing as possible and to get involved first semester of freshman year, it will make the transition so much easier. If I had gone and thrown myself into a lot of differerent things at school I would have had a much better time adjusting. I would tell myself that not all of your friends from high school will stay your friends, but that is ok because it allows for even more new friends to come into your life. I would also tell myself to just go with the flow, be more carefree and enjoy the beginning of college. In the beginning its all new and exciting and you should enjoy that, rather than worring about things that do not truly matter. It truly is all about involvement.

What I wouldn't give to slip into a temporal portal, appear to my high school self as a harrowing, fiery-eyed apparition, and bellow, "Heed this warning, young man: Cursed is he who matriculates at a fine academy yet does not take complete advantage of all the resources at his disposal. Ye shall not bear the fruits of labor as only a warm body in a seat and doing well on exams." Had he heard anything even remotely similar to this vehement declamation, it would certainly behoove that naive adolescent to be much more proactive, not waiting for university professors and administration to offer him rewards and exciting opportunities; ventures that should not only be sought after, but hunted, like wild game fresh for the kill. "To want it," I would project to him, "is to set goals and fight to attain them. Scholastic achievement can only be grappled through assertive means, not just with sanguine passivity! That means being an organizational leader, refining your interests, or maybe even writing for the college paper (for I know how much you enjoy writing). Have the audacity to dare to achieve: you've got nowhere to go but up."

Well, to answer this question really doesn't take much thought since I was only thinking about this a few days ago. I would advise myself to save as much of my money as I can. There are so many little things that come up through out the term that I could have use that money for. Doing as my parents suggested andto look for grants and scholarships making it a practice to do it a few hours a week. Who knows, I might have had more money for school instead of having to borrow it. Now I can't even think about how I am going to pay my parents back. I would advise myself to be neater and not to be so trust worthy of the people around me. Items end up missing, and you haven't a clue that they are missing until you are in desperate need of them and then you realize you can't afford to replace them either. But if I was a neater person, and less trusting of everyone with my things, I would be much more happier not having to explain the lost to my parents over the holiday break.

With all the real life experience I?ve gained from attending Florida State, I would ultimately advise myself to take college for all it?s worth and seize every opportunity that comes my way. I personally believe that all college bound students, including myself, unwittingly miss out on a multitude of chances for growth and knowledge just because of uncertainty or ignorance. I would assure myself that every class I take, every professor I meet, and every student I befriend is a unique opportunity to gain perspective into the future and insight into the concerns and goals of my generation. Furthermore, I would warn myself that every skipped class is a loss, every professor I choose not to connect with or learn from is a loss, and every fellow student I pass by or ignore is a loss. Finally, I would advise myself to make the most out of the next four years or so, seeing as I will probably never have access to such great minds or experience such freedom again in my lifetime.

My advice to my unknowing high school senior self would be to take it all in, always work hard, and most importantly not be afraid. I would tell myself to open up and apply for greater things and not too worry about the small things. Maybe apply for different housing situations or join different organizations. I would tell myself to open up my horizons and not be so narrow-minded because dreams and goals really can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. Even if your afraid, take the chance. You never know what might happen, it could be exactly what you might think or even better, but you will never know unless you try it. You want to take a ballroom dancing class? DO IT! You want to perform in the talent show? DO IT! Do everything you want and make the most out of your high school days because what lies ahead is just more endless possibilities and newer different oppportunities.

I would advise myself to live in a dorm instead of off campus and to join various clubs and sports such as LAE or baseball. I would also advise to complete the FAFSA in January and to research more scholarship and grants. I would also advise myself to spend more time looking for a job on or off campus.

I would emphasize the importance of starting every course off as strong as possibe in order to leave some room for error towards the end of the semester. Also, I would have to teach myself the details of being detailed-oriented and how doing the small things sometimes can make the difference between receiving an "A" and a "B". One of the most critical lessons that should be noted is that you will now be independent of parents' supervision and you must make the best decisions based on your own beliefs and level of maturity. Responsiblity also plays a large part in making the right choices because YOU are SOLELY responsible for the decisions you choose at this point. Another crucial point that would have to be mentioned is that there are distractions of all forms that make it easy to become unfocused from the task at hand; SCHOOL. These distractions can divert your attention from studying for that important test or reading the chapter from your book in order to remain up-to-date with the class material to something less urgent. Just remember school is the first priority and there'll be time for all else later on.

If I could do a fast rewind to my senior year of high school I would stress to myself the importance of being outgoing, and extroverted. I would also tell myself not to worry so much about making new friends, and that being away from home is not as bad as it seems. Most importantly I would remind him that even though it can be a serious pain, and his friends will probably make fun of him he needs to call home at least once a day so his mom does not completely freak out. Also just to get my high school self excited I would remind him that by going to college he gets to attend classes with dozens if not hundreds of other like-minded people who are just as excited about things that kids in high school never seemed to care about.

I would learn how to cook! ...just kidding, that's not the most IMPORTANT thing, but it's up there. I would probably try to focus and practice more on the whole not procrastinating thing. If you procrastinate in college, you'll get left behind very quickly, and it's much harder to catch up and do all the work that you were supposed to do in the first place. I would also try to get in the habbit of actually reading my textbooks. In high school it was a little easier to just go by what the teacher explains in class, but it really is important to read from the books as well. So, overall, don't procrastinate, read your textbooks...oh, and learn how to cook! Good Luck!

Stay focused on using my time senior year, early in the year starting in July through September to apply for colleges. Have all my SAT and ACTs completed to apply early for colleges. But knowing what I know now I still would have applied early continued taking SATs and ACTs but send the scores in later. Don't wait, don't wait - apply early. Early application would have allowed me the opportunity to get more scholarships through the University. With limited scholarships available the early applicants are awarded more. My only regret as a senior is not taking adavantage of the early application process. As a senior I never imagined that early application would award me a application acceptance number that would be with me the rest of my college years at FSU with my dorm my assignment. If I could of had this knowledge during my senior year I would not be living in the awful dorm I am in and my Freshman year may have been a little more comfortable. I had to overcome alot of growing pains in the first semester to overcome the challenges of living with the dorm conditions I have.

I would go back and tell my senior in high school self to learn how to cook. My mother is the best cook I know, and I should have taken more advantage of that. Instead of thinking of it as a luxury that would serve me at every meal, I should have thought of it more as an opportunity to learn. In college my meals are not as glorious as they once were. Cereal and anything that can be concocted in a microwave are how I get by nowadays. If I want real food, I go out, but that becomes a plastic affair which my parents don't always appreciate at the end of the month when they get their bill. If I knew how to cook, college would not always seem so foreign. I would be able to have that small touch of Momma's home cooking that would be comforting every now and again. Basically, I would go back and demand younger me to get up, pick up a recipe book, a pot and a pan, and to learn a thing or two while my mom was still in the other room.

When I was a senior in high school, all I thought about was college. Almost daily my teachers warned us of potential application blunders and representatives from countless universities visited our school. If I could go back and give myself advice about how to make the transition to college easier, it would be all about preparation. While I knew that college would be a transition, I had no idea how severe that transition would be. After a semester of playing catch up, I have learned that no matter how much you want to go to the beach, you can never choose it over a day in class, because the copying someone?s notes from a lecture really does you no good, and studying the night before a test will never suffice. Also I would say, when it comes to meeting people, do not, and I repeat, DO NOT join every club someone hands you a flyer for on campus! You will never really meet people until you immerse yourself in a group, so whether you choose a sorority, student government, or an activist group, find one you really like and stick with it.

Take the classes and support you get in high school seriously because once you get to college its a great foundation to build off of. If you have the basis of knowledge, organization and study skills already engrained in you by the time you get to college it will make life alot easier for you. Take advantage of every opportunity offered to you leading up to college life because in the end it will help you once you make the transistion and have to stand on your own two feet. Remember that although this is your first time to be free and enjoy making all your own decisions remember all those decisions have both immediate and long term consequences. Never sacrafice your morals for instant fun or reward, standing by them will be worth it in the long run. Don't change who you are to fit in, your no longer in high school this is a big world and if someone or something doesn't work for you there are several thousand more people and situtions that might be a perfect fit! Go for your dreams and don't sacrafice or compromise along the way!

I would advise myself to move out and on right after high school. I stayed for one year and went to community college; I feel as though I could have saved myself a lot of grief and heartache if I would have just moved out of my hometown. Moving away to college opens up a lot of opportunity to meet new people and learn new things. Considering that upon entering college I'd have been in entry level classes, I would have met people outside of my major. Now I am only meeting people who are on a similar if not the same life path as I am. I think I would have benefitted moving younger and meeting new people faster. Now I am having difficulty meeting and making new friends. If I had a chance to talk to high school juniors and seniors I would advise them to move out if they have the opportunity.

If I went back to my high school senior year, I would have told myself to be prepared for the challenges ahead and do not take high school for granted.

Live in the dorms.

I wanted to go as far away as possible when I decided on Florida State University. My entire family and I thought I was capable, mature, diciplined and ready to live on my own. Little did I know how dependable I had become on set schedules and the mandatory routine of attending high school. The sudden transition from a life where my parents would wake me up and make sure that I'd go to school, to the college life of having to do everything for myself, was beyond the simple every day tasks. Cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry was easy, pushing myself to walk to class every morning was not. Living 500 miles away from home required ambition; the ambition that I lost to procrastination over years of depending on myself. I had always had the maturity to keep away from alcohol and drugs, but I was disappointing myself academically. If I could go back in time, I'd make sure to prepare myself to become a go-getter and make the most of extracurricular activities and volunteer work. I would mentain the overachiever attitude I had had throughout my childhood.

I would tell myself to breathe and give myself a break. Senior year is very stressful and also overwhelming. However, this year is going to fly by faster than a speeding bullet. I would tell myself to enjoy the last precious moments of high school because I'm never going to get them back. I would appreciate the bell that rings at every beginning and end of class because in college, there is no bell telling you it's time for your next class. I would appreciate my friends from high school because most of them aren't going to follow me to my school of choice and I won't see them as often. Then I would tell myself to appreciate my family because they're going to move across the country from you and be thousands of miles away. Lastly, I would tell myself that the transition into college life is not easy and slightly intimidating but it is also a life-changing experience. I would tell myself that you're going to grow up and become the mature woman you are today and even through the struggles, it's going to be worth it.

I would tell myself to trust my gut instinct. Don't go to a school because it was the "toughest" one you got into or because it would be the cheapest. Go to the one you feel at home at when you visited it, the one that felt right. When it comes to arriving at college and transistioning, don't hold back. Study hard and enjoy the times you aren't. Get involved in many things early to figure out where you fit in and what you want to dedicate your time to. Don't spend too much time in your dorm room. Get out and take advantage of all of the fun, exciting, and helpful resources a university has to offer. Take it all in, take it in stride, and enjoy it because you'll make memories that you can't forget even if you want to and memories that you'll never want to forget because they make you who you are more than any previous experiences in your life.

I would definately tell myself to get invovled in campus activity sooner. I would talk to myself about choosing off-campus housing better. I would've focused on security because i got robbed last semester and had to purshase a new laptop without having finished payign for the first. I would also tell myself to focus on my reading and would have started studying for the LSAT a lot sooner. That's pretty much . I was not so unfocused in high school. I already knew what i wanted to do with my life and how i was going to do it.

If I were to go back to high school during my senior year, I would tell myself to become more involved. The antagonist of my life was not my parents, teachers, peer or even enemies but the time I wasted waiting.

I would let myself know that it is okay to open up to people, and make new friends. Everyone is in the same situation that I am. Everybody needs to make new friends so don't be shy about getting to know people or putting yourself out there. It is okay to talk to people in class or in your residence hall. I was also let myself know that college is a time for education and not socializing. College is the true test of how determined and dedicated you are to your school work, or if other things overpower your education. Prioritizing and time management is a huge part of being successful in college, but you did pretty well your first semester! As long as you keep the attitude you have about school and life, you will be just fine adjusting to the independent lifestyle of a college student.

Other than the usual advice one gets from teachers, counselors, and parents, my number one piece of advice would be to take the summer to relax. The first semester of college is extremely stressful, more stressful even than senior year, and if you don't take a small break, you'll feel burned out before you're done with your fall semester. Don't worry about what you'll need your first year away from home; get the things you can think of right away and purchase the rest as you go. This will save money and a lot of energy. The other important thing would be to find out as much about your school as possible before actually going there. Research what organizations you're interested in joining, if there are any big events in the community, where the best places to eat are, what there is to do around town and on campus. This way it won't be so scary being in a new place, you won't be bored for the first month in college, and you won't miss out on any fun or interesting experiences.

Upon entering into college, I have experienced the competitive nature that thickly fills the air and personally drives each individual to achieve. Before stepping foot unto the soils of Florida State University, I had already known about the importance of education, as imposed upon me by my parents. Since starting my new journey at FSU I have worked diligently with my coursework as well as researching about my field of interest in engineering. I have become interested in undergraduate research and witnessed the success of many undergraduate researchers who were not much older than I become incredibly successful in their field of study. I realized that in addition to being knowledgeable about their field of study each individual were also extremely active in their community as well as with the professors of their departments. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advice myself to become more sociable; to go out and meet new people, talk to my teachers more often as they have valuable life experience to share. As important as being intelligent is, networking is another important element to utilize in order to be successful in life.

I would tell myself to relax, be yourself and find something yu love to do.

Assuming I could go back to when I was a high school senior and give myself advice, I would tell myself to never doubt my actions. I would assure myself that whatever I aspire to do is within my reach and I should just go for it and not hope that good opportunities will just fall in my lap. Another piece of advice is to never allow others to tell me "It cannot be done" because these are the words of people who are afraid to try. Always look forward, never backward, and take every opportunity as it comes to you. When a situation looks too challenging, do not be afraid to ask others for help, talk to your peers and teachers and ask their opinions. Do not be afraid of constructive criticism; use it to change your attitude and way of thinking when it is crucial to your future goals. Do not wait to ask for academic or financial help until it is too late because when you do everything in advance, you will have more time to focus on the important things in your life such as academic excellence. Most of all, I would tell myself good luck!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would first tell him to cut his long hair immediatley and not wait until halfway through his freshman year. I would tell him he is going to have the time of his life. I would slap him and tell him to pay attention to school and tell him to focus more on studies then the parties and the girls, because he will pay for it. I would then sit down and tell him now is the time to forget about his high schoool girlfriend, that a year and a half later he will get hurt if he doesnt. Specifics, and details I woould leave out because it would change the whole experience that I had. I would want to change very few things if any. I would lastly say go to the gym more and get back into shape, and inform him that if he ever finds himself leaving a club and a tall attractive brunette winks at him, to pursue her and tell her she is the most beautiful woman, and ask her out on a date.

You deffinitly need to put yourself out of there to meet people. If you are shy then you need to break out of your shell. I went to college with many of my friends from high school so it is great that I have them but i don't want to not make friends in college. I spent my first semester only with high school friends because i was nervous about meeting people, but now im getting out there and making an effort to meet new people and get more involved.