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Don't sweat the small stuff. Have patience, and don't let others pressure into making decision you are uncomfortable with. Don't give up, things always seem tougher than they are. Strive for you dreams and never settle for second best. Always look forward, NEVER look back. Don't listen to others when they tell you what to do with your life, they only want to hold you back. Your dreams are what matters, not what others tell you to do. Don't forget to label your food otherwise your roommates will eat it all!!!

Be confident! Try new things! Everyone is in the same boat as you and they are all excited to meet new people. Be yourself. Trust your instincts. Do your best and try to have a good time!

I would tell myself about the challenges of college that no one really mentions: getting to know new people you've never known before and really putting yourself out there to make new friends in a unfamiliar setting. I would also advise myself to learn how to actually study, not just passively study, so I would be ready for the first round of tests in college.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school senior self that college is extremely different. I would have told myself to learn to manage my time and not wait until the last minute to complete projects or write essays. Cramming for tests does not work in college. I would tell senior-me to learn to study effectively and force myself to study before "crunch-time." I would tell myself that I cannot assume since I took AP classes that I will know what real college classes are like. Finding resources and help groups is really helpful, and make sure you go to those people or places before the last minute. I would tell myself to eat healthy and get all the available shots. Balancing school, friends, and extra-curricular activites is hard but definitely worth the effort. Making a detailed and realistic schedule also helps tremondously. I would also tell my former self not to worry about whether I will be able to make friends because there are tons of associations, teams, and other students just in my building who are very cool and willing to become friends. And the cliche, never give up.

1. If you want to do well academically, it will be important to study, but do not neglect friendships! 2. Do not allow the housing office to randomly assign you to a roommate. 3. Despite everything you?ve ever heard your entire life about the quality of dining hall food, give it a chance, and form your own opinion; you might be pleasantly surprised. 4. Girls are impossible to understand. Don?t worry about not having a girlfriend. 5. Don?t be afraid of mistakes. When you mess up, laugh at yourself, and make sure it doesn?t happen again. 6. Drop the ?Rat Race? mind set of struggling to one-up all of your peers. Don?t compare yourself to your peers, and don?t be envious of their so-called accomplishments. Set your own standards of what is honorable, only comparing yourself to your former self. 7. Try new things, pushing the edge of what you consider to be your comfort zone. You might be startled to learn what you?re capable of. 8. Regardless of the circumstances, make up your mind to be happy.

If I could go back and give myself some advice I'd provide two points of wisdom. First I'd say, make a valiant effort to remember all the people you meet and get their contact information. Email them or call them in order to keep the lines of communication open. I say that because I've met so many amazing people in my experience, but it is tough to remain in contact unless you really put forth a strong effort to do so. The second piece of advice I would give is study hard, but don't be afraid to go out and enjoy the social atmosphere. You won?t remember what you got on your 3rd chemistry test, but the dances, concerts, shows, speakers, friend's birthdays, and other events around campus are the main experiences you will remember forever.

If I were to go back in time and give myself advice about the high school-college transition, I would tell myself to become better at time management. All college students are tempted to take the easy road and go outside to play instead of staying inside and studying your notes. One of my faults in both high school and at the beginning of college was finding a way to balance my social life and my academic life. I believe that now, in my second semester, I?ve come to the correct balance. However, it would have helped me greatly had I known the correct balance from the beginning of the semester. In addition, I would also remind myself that in college you are on your own and that you are responsible for yourself. One of the harder aspects of college life is knowing you need to be self sufficient by getting your own food, cleaning your own clothes, finding your own means of transportation. College life is great; however, the sudden realization that mom and dad are not there all the time to help can be a hard thing to swallow.

Be fearless. College does not reward a clandestine attitude nor does it slow its pace so that you can acclimate. It is a fast-paced life-changing experience and nothing less. I spent my first year at Georgia Tech hoping to survive instead of making the effort to thrive. When faced with the opportunity to step beyond your comfort zone, do not retreat to what you think you know about yourself, because your understanding of yourself isn't static; it transforms with each of these fearless steps. Today, I am a proud to be one of the most influential student leaders on campus and a member of the most selective and well-respected fraternities, but both of these required that I make the effort to re-evaluate my comfort zone. Don't be afraid to allow yourself to change. Do not let a one year, month, day, or second pass where you are not looking for an opportunity to challenge your beliefs, personality, and certainties you once clutched to for reassurance. Trepidation and uncertainty are simply side-effects of an underdeveloped desire to step fearlessly into new experiences. One-thousand miles to Atlanta is your big first step.

I would definitely tell myself to take everything I'm learning in high school more seriously. Once I arrived in college at Georgia Tech, they really expected us to remember and understand a large amount of the information we learned in high school. I did well in high school, but I didn't really focus on understanding what I was learning. I would usually memorize the info just for the test or quiz. Now I's starting to realize that at Tech, they want to see if you really understand the concepts. Anybody can spit out formulas, but if you really took something from the class, the concepts are very key. Matter of fact, most teachers will give you the formulas on the tests, which shows you that they really want you to know what those equations are telling you rather than just applying the equations themselves. So, I would hope that my high school self would really understand college is not just another set of classes, but rather a continuation of what I was already learning in high school and throughout my life.

Don't meet the deadline, beat the deadline.

I would tell myself "you are the only person that controls your destiney". College life is hard, being 18 is hard. I think that it is okay to take time off after high school and to really think about what is important in your life and what you want out of it. Make a list of goals that I want to acheive in one year, five years, ten years and just make it happen. The future happens before you know it and the best thing to do is be prepared, educated and always willing and wanting to learn more. Life is short, live it to the fullest!

I would tell myself not to be so shelterd. And instead of reading books, handouts and pacakages. I would tell myself to pick the brains of college students so they could give me the REAL in's and out's of being a college student, and how to become successful during and after my college years

I think if I were back in high school, I would have made more of an effort to participate in extra-curricular activities and school organizations and to continue doing so in college. I was career-focused in high school and continue to be career-oriented in college but I feel I have some regrets about not participating in on-campus clubs and organizations. It is much easier for freshman to arrive on campus and feel comfortable enough with themselves to participate in social activities and participation high school group activities increases the chances of joining groups in college. Secondly, I wish I had made an effort in high school to end my procrastination habits in regards to projects and exams. Unfortunately, I am just learning, as a college senior, how important it is to keep up with readings, take good notes, and prepare a few nights before exams as well as to gradually work on projects and reports before their due dates. I feel these two factors would have greatly improved the early years of my college experience and academic performance.

My message to myself: You will never get anything you do not earn and it will always be harder than it sounds. Living in a different state, going to a far away school is something that you cannot comprehend yet. Something as simple as finding friends in a distant city is just as hard as taking an engineering test. In addition, you are going to fail at sooner or later. You won?t get all A?s and won?t be valedictorian; so make sure when you fall you have the right friends to put you back on your feet because your family is 800 miles away. Also, never spend a weekend doing nothing. You will never remember the days you stayed in your dorm watching television but you will always remember the days you stayed up until 4am working, knowing that the next day you will be doing the exact same thing. Furthermore, get out there. Atlanta has plenty to offer as well as Georgia Tech. Do not take a year and a half to get involved in clubs and student government. Your best friends will be the ones you meet in the clubs and competitions not parties.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself that the transition from high school to college is not that hard so long as you have the right mindset going to college. Make a study schedule and stick to it but be sure to put time in for fun because everyone needs some relaxation time. I would also tell myself to not get discouraged when classes get hard and you fail a test or aren't doing as well as you would like, because there are tons of resources in college available to you and using them will make you succeed. And finally make friends who are willing to work hard, but also can have some fun, because friends influence you more than you think. These friends will help you understand courses you don't understand and you can help them with courses you understand. College friendships are as much about having fun with friends as they are about helping each other out to help vanquish the tougher courses in college. Balance in college is probably the best way to have success.

One tip of advice I would say would be to do some extra research on companies or businesses that might peak my interest before I begin doing my college search. I would tell myself to find out what some of these places and maybe positions of interest require to work there. This could have helped me a little better in deciding a college to attend and even helped me begin thinking more about my future especially a career. The last tip and probably the most important tip would be to stay true to what you believe in and how you were brought up. Don't let other people make and decide who you are. You are whatever you want to be. It's okay to change if thats what you want to do and not someone else. Don't try to fit yourself to other people's wishes.

I would tell myself that at the end of it all, the grades aren't the most important thing, but what you get out of college. The experiences, the knowledge, the wisdom, the friends and many other things. However, even though grades aren't the most important thing, keep in mind that they are still very important. Grades don't measure how much you have learned, but gives a unit of measurement for others to evaluate. Things will be easier if you do well in school.

Take all the AP classes you can. It is awesome to come in and not have to worry about having to take core classes but instead being able to take special topics classes. I wish I could take so many more classes, I have to choose which Architecture elective classes I will take each semester, but I wish I could take them all.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a High School Senior, I would tell myself that school and getting a good education is very important. I would advise myself to keep up with my studies and stay away from parties and any other distractions that would keep me from achieving the goal of graduating. I would tell myself that doing construction for the rest of my life will be hard on my body and that there are less than professional personnel who would make my job and life miserable. I would advise myself to find a carreer that I would be happy in and a carreer that I felt passionate about . I would tell myself if you do something you're passionate about you will never work a day in your life. So self "find out what you are passionate about, stay motivated , keep up with your studies, then you will feel great about what you will achieve, yourself and everyone around you will respect you for your convictions."

The teachers in high school are easy compared to those in college. If you want to complain, go ahead, whine all you want to, make a fuss to your parents and teachers, because this is the last time they will listen or should for that matter. Professors care at Georgia Tech but still expect you to meet thier standard. It is up to you to succeed much more so after high school, no breaks, no easy grades, no extra credit. College is tough, great to have that freedom but it is not the cakewalk of high school. While you are in high school take the difficult courses and work hard at those. If you can test out that is great for you, do it. Apply for all the scholarships you can because after freshman year there are not that many to apply for. What you do in high school is the best way to get those scholarships. Remember to open yourself up to new experiences and new people. Plan on joining clubs and getting involved because that will make your life richer.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I wouldn?t have enough time to cover everything! One of the biggest issues that I would tell myself is to be prepared to limit my social life. Just because you are currently done with your homework, doesn?t mean that you can play video games. All spare time that you find yourself should be dedicated to studying. I would also tell myself which teachers to avoid for certain classes. And I would make sure to tell myself to breakup with my then current girlfriend before going to school because it will just become a problem that I don?t have time for in the future. I would also encourage myself to become familiar with all of my professors and to attend their office ours as much as possible just to give them a face and show that I am trying. And I would make sure to warn them of the eminent increase in tuition and to fill out this scholarship application so that it won?t become a threatening issue. (Please ignore the grammar. I wasn?t sure which tense to write in)

High-School Senior Sarah, These next 4 years are guaranteed to be some of the most difficult years you will ever experience. But that is not to discourage you from going to college. There are a few key pieces of advice I'd give you before stepping out to the world of college. First, you will make friends whom you'll cherish years from now. You'll have these friends for life and together you can take on the challenges of the world. Also, in order to succeed, you need to put all the effort you possibly can. At times, you may feel like giving up, but know that every day you put in 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort is another day you will thank yourself in the future. Your hard work will reap the benefits you so desire, so always try your best! And finally, the relationships you make with your professors will only benefit you. Don't be afraid to talk with your professors; they're job is to help you! But most importantly... Have Fun! These next 4 years will not only be hard and stressful, but they are also guaranteed to be the Best Years of Your Life!! Enjoy!

The grades that you receive in college will affect your career after graduation and is highly looked at by potential employeers. Be sure to work very hard and do the best you can but don't beat yourself up also. It is also important to participate in extracurricular activities and if possible non-profit ogranizations.

My High school prepared me very well for the college transition. I went to the Wheeler magnet school for technology, which is a program designed to aid children in preparing themselves for colleges such as Georgia Tech where the workloads will be incredibly difficult. I had three internships before exiting highschool as part of the highschool internship program, this allowed me to build up funds for my college transition as well. The only thing I really wasn't prepared for was the transition into a college social life. In high school everyone knew who I was because I was able to participate in everything. Once I entered College I realized that I would not have the same amounts of free time that I had before. It was unusual to not be in as many organizations and to make new friends and assosciates. As such, I would probably tell myself that the best thing you can do upon entering college is to not worry about it so much. There will be time to make new friends and to enjoy clubs, but you will never agiain get the chance to start your college carreer off with all A's by studying hard.

I would have told myself to take it easy. I've seen alot of people go to easier schools and just transfer into mine to finish up. If I had gone to a community college i'd probably be graduating on time and owe a lot less money to the bank. I would also have a higher GPA and have had a better college transition and experience. I would tell myself that a "reputation" isn't worth it for an undergraduate degree.

Dear Camille, Holy crap you?re a senior! I know you are probably super excited about this last year of high school, but as a freshman in college now, I have a few tips. First, make sure to take all the AP?s and hard classes that are available. I know you want to slack off your first year, but trust me it will help a lot when in college! By taking more AP?s and getting 5?s that is less classes you?ll have to take in college. College is definitely harder than high school. Having a harder curriculum in high school will undeniably help you in the future. Second, get a job!!! College is expensive! Save up now so you won?t be the typical broke college student. If you set aside some moo la right now you will not have to worry about it next year. Last but not least, get excited! College is beyond amazing. You will meet awesome people and experience things you never experienced in high school. Get ready for the time of your life! Love you always, Camille

I would tell myself to not be afraid to talk to the professor, to ask them questions and pick their minds becaue they have so much to offer. I would tell myself to go out and make friends, join some groups and really make a splash. I would tell myself that it's only the first semester, and things will get better. Life is a little different, but that's no reason to quit. That the name of the college doesn't matter; it's the knowledge, experiences, and opportunities grasped that really make college worthwhile. Those things wil set the stage for the best years of your life. Actively search for programs, anything you can do. The world is open now, it's your choice to take a look.

I would advise myself to forget about my friends, and my family, and my boyfriend, and my money situation for just a moment and really take the time to make my college decision on where ME, MYSELF, and I truly wanted to go. Nobody but you is going to live the next four years of your life, and it's going to be a lot better if you choose the most amazing school in the beginning. College is college and can be fun anywhere, but are you going to learn what you'd really love to learn (the things that you'll be doing in your career for the next 40 years too!), and meet the kind of people you want to meet? Apply to as many schools as possible, and keep as many options open as possible- don't shut any doors on yourself, the world is going to do that to you plenty over the rest of your life. Do what you think at your very core is right. Be open, love yourself even when you make mistakes, and treat others as you want to be treated. Everything else work itself out.

Back from the future If I could come Tell myself to quit acting dumb Quit chasing the girls Superficial things I was dreaming And stop chasing the clouds And start going after the things with real meaning And I would, without reservation Sign my resignation To the company that encouraged my habitual procrastination Though I don?t have much to give I would give what I got Hit the ground running when you hit the clock Head would hit the pillow, focused on tomorrow Not on the answers I that used to borrow So all I would ask my past self is, ?Who do you want to be?? Then show myself the opportunities That would help him, us, me College the edge to help sharpen your skills Help you later in life to pay the bills So when past me is looking for a J.O.B He won?t be embarrassed by ?D.O.E? Either that or have your ear to the ground In the unemployment line Because a diploma only gets you minimum wage/part time There?s a lot more things that my young self should know But my time-machines here; I got to go

Do better during freshman classes.

I am satisfied and happy with most aspects of Georgia Tech right now. I feel as though I have made life-long friends and each day I learn things about myself that I never knew. Life lessons included, I am also becoming more well-rounded and independent. However, as a college sophomore at one of the most challenging and prestigious engineering schools in the country, I feel as though I might have done a little bit more research as a high school senior before choosing the right college for me. Let me reiterate once more, I wouldn't change schools for anything! I feel as though Georgia Tech is going to prepare me for life in the real world ten-fold. Recently, however, I came to the realization that the field of engineering just isn't for me. Interesting epiphany for a student at a top-notch engineering school. The only advice I could give myself as a high school senior is basically the impossible: try to figure out what you want to do with your life before you start college. I'm still trying to figure that out!

First of all, save up some money. This will definitely make sure things are easier in day to day life. Next, find a job practical to your intended major. Since internships are so valuable, having proper experience will help in your efforts in getting the job you want most. Now, even though high school was basically a breeze for you, don't expect that in college. Diligence and determination is the name of the game. You can't get by here without putting the effort in. And without the effort you can't keep the scholarships either. You have to be focused. Also, be wise in choosing the AP courses you take. Each college has different guidelines in determining which will be accepted for credit. Youwant to make sure your efforts are worth it.

I would advise myself to go out of my comfort zone and to put myself out there. In Highshool, I did not like meeting new people and doing things that I wasn't too comfortable with because I was always unsure of the unknown. However, choosing to come to Georgia Tech itself was going out of my comfort zone as all my close highschool friends decided to attend University of Georgia. Putting myself out there helped me meet people that would help me become successful in my college career. Many friends I met had the drive and motivation to stay focused on their academics. Others were very involved with the campus organizations and helped me network into top organizations. I also made many new friends that I plan to stay close to for the rest of my life. Going out of my comfort zone helped me grow a lot as a person, a friend, and most importantly a student.

None. I did fine.

Be sure to make more friends and learn how to work in group. Don't spread yourself too thin and be open minded because this is the only chance you'll get to meet people so diverse in culture. You will learn a lot from so many people and activities. Dedicate yourself to one or two organizations and make sure only ONE is a social organization. Prepare yourself for little sleep and try to make use of the facilities. Don't be afraid to talk to the professors and try to find one that will give you good advice about your academic career. Look for scholarships and opportunities on campus to do things amazing and dont just take your school for granted.

Apply to a bunch of colleges so you have many to choose from. Try to go on as many campus tours as you can to get a good feel of some of your top picks. When you are at college, practice good study habits; they are crucial. Also, be involved. It is important not to spend all of your time on academics. An active social life is important to keep from getting to stressed out about school work. Do your best and have fun. It is the start of living your own life and you only get one shot, so make it count!

Think outside the box. Growing up in southwest Missouri, I never imagined I'd end up at engineering school in Atlanta. However, I thought outside the box in my college decision-making process. Unlike a lot of students with whom I went to high school, I researched schools outside of my state. I went to all the online resources available, and eventually found Georgia Tech on collegeboard.com, and it was my fit. It is important for students and parents to remember that their fit may not be the college that's twenty minutes away. Thinking outside the box also applies to life at college. It is important to think outside the box when choosing activities that will make up college life, too. This is the time of life to explore and try new things-there will never be another time in your life like the college experience. I joined my school's women's rugby team. I had never even watched a rugby match before, but just by broadening my horizons and trying something new, I found a sport I love. I've also met amazing girls with whom I am developing life-long relationships.

It is always good to know what you want to major in before choosing a school. Do a lot of background research, and visit the campus. Expect that college is NOTHING like high school.

I would say that it is a good idea to go to different campuses and look around to see which one you feel most comfotable at. Also talk to the students around the campus because they are the only ones who can give you the answers thet are closest to the truth about campus life. Find out if there are activities or clubs that you are interested in because you will need something outside of the school work. The most important thing is to make sure they offer a great academic program for what you want to major in. A good way to decide on a college is to make a list of what you would want from a college and see which college matches that list the best. The biggest thing to remember is that it is the students decision on which college to attend. Students will accel if they are happy at the college.

All colleges are different and not all colleges fit you. I would tell a parent or student to visit as many different colleges as possible. Visit a small college, visit a huge college, and visit one in the middle. Visit a college in the country and visit a college in the city. Visit party school and visit an academically focused school. In short visit as many different styles of school so you can give yourself a chance to find the perfect fit. In order to make the most of your college experience, try as many different clubs and activities as you have time for. Thats what college is there for. It is for you to learn and expand yourself. Try a new sport, learn a new language, or make so friends who are different from yourself. College will be no fun if you do the same things with same people.

When choosing the right college and making the most of the overall experience, the biggest piece of advice would be to not be closed minded about any school. Be willing to look into everything that a particular school has to offer before simply shutting it down. Also, know what you do and don't want your "ideal college" to have. Finally, when it comes to making that final decision, think about which college you'll be proud to say you attended and which college will become not only school but also home to you for the duration of your time spent there.

I would definitely take into consideration what the student wants to do in the future. Some schools are very engineering based like the one I attend. Also, definitely take into consideratoin the environment of the university or college. The kind of people should also be taken into consideration. Keep a few other schools as an option until you are completely satisfied with you chosen school until after you have either visited the campus, met various people, or went to an orientation. Also, it is important to know how much work the student attending the university can handle and that is the biggest thing to take into consideration when looking at a university. A degree can be earned anywhere. It is important to make sure that the university chosen will fulfill all of your desires because the money put toward that school cannot be returned.

work hard but enjoy it

To be honest, the best advice for finding the right college is not to get too caught up in looking for the "right" college. When I was applying for college, I was sure that I'd only be happy at the most prestigious Ivy League schools. However, between a few rejection letters and some other $40,000 entrance fees, I settled on Georgia Tech, an outstanding public university, but one that had been at the bottom of my list. Upon starting classes at Tech, I found that I was unexpectedly enjoying myself. This just proved to me that I was the only one that could shape my college experience. No matter where I could have ended up, I was the only one that would be able to determine my own happiness. All I had to do was to pursue my interests and to find activities that I enjoyed.

To make the most of the college experience, begin by thinking about what you want out of college. Academics, extracurricular activites, availability of certain majors, campus size, campus location, and costs are all important factors to think about. Start by finding colleges that fits your academic needs that will fit your budget. After that, work on narrowing down your list of colleges by seeing what each college has to offer in terms on extracurriculars. After that, begin going to some of the colleges and scope of the area. Check the location and student population. Urban enviornments are completely different from small caollege towns, and the same goes for a college with a large student population in comparison to a college with a low population. Greek life can also play a large role in finding the right college. Basically, when looking for the right college, you must think about what you want academically and socially as well as if that college will help you find the right career path. Consider all those factors and you will be well on your way to finding the perfect college.

Always remember to visit.

I would suggest visiting the campus a few times to make sure you enjoy the surroundings and the people there.

The best advice for parents would be to let your child explore all of the options he or she has for college, and allow them to choose the right school for them rather than trying to confine them to a particular region or type of school. Advice for students would be to choose which ever college feels and fits best with you. You want to choose a school that is not only academically good but one that you can see yourself enjoying your time there.

Look around, there are many colleges out there and there is definitely the right one forou are you. Don't miss out on an opportunity because of money or support from you family. Figure out what you are most interested in, not just what looks the best or will make the most money, and persue it until you are satisfied with your pay grade.

If given the opportunity, visit the campus. Once I visited the school I'm at now, I knew this was the right choice for me. I have no regrets at all.