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My experience as a college freshman has been invaluable because it has forced me to realize that sometimes getting to college is easy but to try and pay for it is the trial and that trial never ends, but you must be willing to go for it and do whatever is necessary to obtain your goal. I will do what ever I have to to make sure that I graduate from Georgia Southern University. Being a freshman has also taught me that I have to budget my time and my money according ly because if I don't then it will be gone fatser that you know it.

What i have gotten out of school is that life is not easy. No one said that getting though school was easy. Learning is the best thing now a days. Without learning is the way not to go, without it you can't get any where. but work at a dead end job not making any kind of good money that you make if you are in school. i've also learned that having childern this day and age if i dont go to school my childern will never have any thing that i can give then but just my love for them.

I have gained confodence and the ability to go outside of my comfort zone. I have learned how to work ell in groups and help others out when they need it.I have learned how to cut lose and who true friends are. I have learned more outside of the college classroom than in it. Yes, the classes are helpful and they will help me in my future career. But the experience and lessons you learn outside of the classroom are just as valuable. I have grown as a person and have learned who I am.

I began attending college a little earlier than most kids my age...at the age of 16. Sure, I still lived with my parents and was attending a Community College, not a University, but it was college all the same. At first I was very nervous about being able to keep up with the work load and not fitting in with students much older than I was, but I soon discovered that college was a place where I wouldn't feel judged for my age, clothes or beliefs. Being in an open-minded environment focused on education and learning through experiance proved extrememly valuble when I chose to study abroad in South Africa and India at a cross-cultural school September 2009- March 2010. Attending college, even for a year provided a great, applicable, focused education. Now as I venture halfway across the country instead of halfway across the world to attend Liberty University, I am prepared to learn new and exciting information as well as priceless life lessons.

I live three hundred miles away from the college I decided to attend. Needless to say, I had to make a whole new set of relationships from scratch. In just eight months time, I have cultivated new friendships that I know will never be broken and are more important to me than any friendships I had throughout high school. What is so spectacular about these relationships is that they aren't just between my peers and I; I have made long-lasting connections with professors who care about more than just the grades on my transcript. My first year of college was very hard for me. Adjusting to the new freedom, managing my time, and staying healthy proved to be more of a challenge than I had imagined. Luckily, I had two professors who constantly took the time to see how I was doing. The more I leaned on them the easier it became and the more I learned about myself. The absolute best advice I can give anyone who is going off to college is to befriend your professors and find friends you can lean on. It is too hard to do it on your own.

I have never known true hard work until now, The stress pours like sweat from my brow, The fear of the unknown picks at my mind, Who knew it was myself college would help me find? For so long I wondered what to do with my life, I battled my own decisions with such question and strife, I took classes in this, and some classes in that, Changed my major a few times at the drop of a hat, But all the time spent in classes I would someday not need, Was not time wasted because you see, In those moments of unease and not knowing if I was doing the right thing, I didn?t realize deep down inside I was really finding me, And for the first time in my life I knew that I had overcome I made a choice and an accomplishment of my own, I found that life is not meant to be easy it?s supposed to be a very bumpy road, So what is the value of college you ask? I could spend hours trying to make a list but that would be useless Because I believe that finding yourself is truly priceless.

So far, I hae already learned it takes hard work to achieve your goal.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is knowledge about other cultures and the experience of responsibility. College has been valuable to attend, because it has brought me out of my shell and let me experience life on my own.

I am always looking to improve my life; academically, mentally, socially, etc. I have large dreams; all of which can and will be accomplished. The way to ultimate success is through education. Without it, many would flounder. I believe it is absolutely necessary to attend College, and even more schooling afterwards. I have gained so much from Georgia Southern University. I have learned about the need for helping others, getting involved, and being a better person. The faculty at this school is truly wonderful. I can talk to some of my Professors about things I can not talk to friends or family about. I have learned to be a more open, and accepting individual. Furthermore, I have tended to have a pessimistic view on the world. What with so many disasters and the like going on; but going to college, and spreading my horizon, has shown me that there is still so much more good in the world than I knew of. College has shaped me into a better, smarter, and more optimistic person.

I am only in my first year, but it has taught me a lot about life, and different ways that I can go about living it. There are some life lessons that people learn early on, or later in their lives. College is a preparatory stage in every young adult's life that attends college, for the real world. Some people are out on their own for the very first time, others are being exposed to different race, ethnic and religious backgrounds outside of their homes for the very first time, and then there are some who are meeting their first set of academic challenges; the list goes on. Either way, I have been fortunate enough to encounter meeting new people and discovering new walks of life during my time here. A lot of ideas and preconceived concepts that I had before I came here are being challenged in almost every area of my life. It's all about change, and how one handles it. I am choosing to learn from my mistakes, use my time on more valuable things, and help others to avoid going through the unecessary trials like I have throughout my life.

From my college experience I have further enjoyed my passion for learning, and the joy of being in community with fellow passionate learners. Through different assignments, I have been able to narrow down my intended major and career choice. I treasure those various learning oppurtunities that have exposed me to books, different ways of thinking, seeing the world, because they have helped shaped my old passions into new passions. I feel motivated in college to truly make a difference in the world and build bridges of understanding between peoples,cultures, and countries. Each class I take has challenged my mind and even though there have been many difficult classes, or subjects that I wasn't particurlary strong in, I am thankful that I had to take those classes because excercising my brain and applying it in different ways truly has utilized it as a muscle. The brain can only become stronger and college has really helped me to strengthen my cognitive abilities.

I have learned to be more mature in my time management. I have set up better schedules to fit in time to study, see my friends, and personal time. I've also learned many different recipes for Ramen noodles!

My experience here has made me a better Christian. It has allowed me to open up my eyes to my future and make me want to be a better follower. They help you just want to be a better person while applying it to your future career in the business field. I know more of what the person I want to be and my values have become strong while attending.

IAM NOW ATTENDING VIRGNIA COIIEGE OF HEALTH AND BUSINESS ,I HAVE LEARNED TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL AND TO BE A POSTIVE THINKER,ALL MY LIFE I THOUGHT I WAS ONLY GOOD AT SPORTS.I AM TAKING A CLASS TO BE MORE POSTIVE AND TO THINK THAT WAY.THIS HAS HELPED ME MORE THAN I COULD IMAGINE.IF YOU THINK YOU CAN DO SOMETHING AND STAY POSTIVE YOU WILL STAY THAT WAY.YOU LIVE BUY HOW YOU THINK IF YOU THINK IN THE PAST YOU WILL STAY IN THE PAST.IF YOU THINK AND STAY FOCUSED OF YOUR FUTURE YOU WILL LIVE AND STRIVE TO REACH YOUR GOALS AND KEEP GOING FOWARD IN YOUR LIFE.THIS CLASS HAS HELPED ME STAY FOCUSED AND TO STRIVE AND WORK HARDER,THAN I EVER DID AT SPORTS.I WILL BE FIFTY YEARS OLD MY BIRTHDAY AND IF I HAD BEEN TAUGHT THIS YEARS AGO MY LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFRENT,ITS HARD TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK AFTER ALL THIS TIME,BUT DAY BUY DAY I AM CHANGEING AND GROWING AND I AM THINKING THAT NOTHING IS IMPOSSABLE NOW I CAN REACH GOALS THAT I THOUGHT WAS IMPOSSABLE TO REACH

I have received an experience unlike any I was expecting. My professors, classes and community life turned out to be the complete opposite of what everyone was saying. My professors actually care and help you if you ask, my classes are small enough that I can actually remember and recognize fellow classmates, and my community life is a mixture of clubs and volunteering through the college. This college has given me the best freshmen experience that went way beyond my expectations. I have gotten a great learning opportunity, community involvement, and better social skills out of my college experience. This college is valuable to attend because of its professors, classes and the way it gets its students involved in the school and in the community. It has provided me with ways to branch out and meet others as well. The school itself is just remarkable and urges its students to involve themselves in unexpected ways.

I have gotten a sense of fullfillment and purpose in life. I feel as if I am learning new things about myself everday and it is exiting and frighting at the same time. I am also gaining a new perspective regarding my life as well as how I can use my skills and experience to help the world around me be a better place for others.

I believe i have become more rounded as a person. I have learned valuable information that i will use everyday in my future career and I have learned valuable life lessons that i will lever forget. Iv become better at money management now that im on my own and paying for my school and expenses. I have definitely become more responsible over the years. I have also gotten life long friends and memories ill lever forget.

Throughout my first year of college, I have learned that it will be a difficult path but it is worth fulfilling. Since I go to school full time and work 25-30 hours a week, as well as pay for my own school, I feel I am at liberty to say that I am not experiencing the "normal" college experience. Nevertheless, I will push forward because I know that the outcome far outweighs the current struggle. I have seen my parents struggle, and watched my Dad go back to college at age 40, and I have decided that I never want to put myself in a situation to have to do that. I would also like to be able to pay for my kids' college, and provide them with the opportunity to have a "normal" college experience. For all of these reasons, a college education is very important to me and although at times it is hard, I know it is worth all that waits ahead.

college is definitely a huge change from high school. For me college made me much more independent and responsible. I was forced to take responsibility for my own actions quickly. when my parents moved more than twelve hours away I had to figure everything out on my own. although this was a challenge, I love it because I can grow and develop as a person as well as advance my education and career oppurtunities. Since I have been in college for a year I changed my major to something that I actually could see myself doing instead of what my parents wanted. I have made life long friends and connections. I have genuinely found myself and I attribute most of my self-discovery to being in college. I am very proud to be a college student, and college has made me proud to be who I am.

I began attending Itt Tech in March 2005 & I was 'wowed' by the hands on experience. In the second semester, I had a car accident which resulted in transportation issues that ultimately caused me to withdraw from school. The hardest decision I had ever made. By the time I had gotten me another vehicle, I had also gotten myself pregnant and as bad as I wanted to continue my education, I opted to wait. I was able to re-enroll in June 2009, which was happy yet sad. Sad because my loan provider tryed to default on one of my loans because a representative put the wrong information into my account. Although I have been through all of that.....I'm still here , a mom & going strong with a 3.44! So to answer the question: What have I gotten out of my college experience is as long as you work hard for something and stay persistant, you will succeed! This is and always be very valuable to me because I believe it will take me to where I'm trying to get to in the future. No matter what life pitches, I'm gonna hit a homerun!

The most valuable thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is the independence one gets when they leave their parent's home. You have to rely on yourself and you have to learn how to deal and solve problems by yourself. Many life lessons can be learned once you don't have your parents around doing everything for you. I have learned how to make the best of my decisions and how to deal with the consequences of a bad decision.

I have gotten that school is very important and that you can actually enjoy going to school. It has been such a great experience and will remember it for the rest of my life.

Although I am only a freshman as of right now, I have gained (and am still gaining) valuable experience every day. I now know why my mom told me constantly when I was a senior in high school to not stay up late and go to bed early. It's hard to get up in the morning if you have an 8am class, but you went to bed at 1am the night before. I also know why my dad used to tell me to watch my allowance and be careful on how I spend my money. Well, you will soon find out when you get to school that if you don't budget your spending money carefully, you will need to call mom and dad continuously every week. I can tell you right now - they will not like that. In addition, I guess the most valuable thing I have truly learned is becoming independent. I am a young man who can now make decisions on my own and stand on my own. Don't get me wrong. I still rely on my parents, but I am learning how to become the young man that they always wanted me to be!

I would tell my high school self to do as much as possible to get involved in everything at college. The most fun I have had in college is getting involved with campus activities, and I made so many friends, many of which were my age, and in similar classes. I found people I could study with and hang out with and have a general good time with. Being involved at school helped me find my school spirit and find college to be an amazing experience I won't soon forget. I would tell my high school self that the saying "You leave your family to go to college, then you leave your family to go back home" is the truest description of my college experience that I have ever heard.

Dear Zakira, You have done a great job your entire high school career. You have joined many clubs, participated in many organizations, and volunteered alot of hours. This is all great for your college career and looks great on your resume. Take time to re-evaluate if nursing is right for you, shadow for a day, and volunteer at a local hospital to see if this is what you really want. Pursue your LPN program first. I know that you eventually want to be an RN, but the LPN/RN bridge program is ideal for you. When it comes to hanging out with friends, keep doing what you are used to. Friends are important, but when they get in the way of your studies it's time to get back on track. Living at home for your first year was a great idea and your parents will support you the whole way through. When it is time to move out, you will know. Don't try to rush and leave the nest too soon.

Assuming I could go back in time, I would tell myself to loosen up and become more social and less reserved. My senior year in high school I had started a new school in a new state. I felt completely lost at times because I was experiencing major culture shock. I had come from a very big city to a small town. From the first week of school I could tell that all these students basically grew up with each other. They lived in the same neighborhoods, knew all the same people, and they knew every major aspect of each others lives. Because this senior class appeared to be so tight-knit I felt like I had nothing in common with them and didn't try to become a part of them. Had I gone out of my way to socialize with others and learn how to meet new people my senior year, meeting new people in college would have been a lot easier. The friends you make in college are friends that determine your social experience throughout those four years, meaning you can't hold back. Life is full of making new friends, might as well perfect it now.

"You were just oozing with potential," an old friend said to me the other day. "Were?" It hit me hard. She was right. What had happened? How did I get so lost? "Wow, I am lost." It has been six years since I was in high school. I know the 17 year-old me would be ecstatic to hear of his college life. He would ask questions about what was to come, and ask how his newly-formed business was doing. I couldn't answer, because he would never ask. He wouldn't recognize me. He would nicely try to explain that I couldn't possibly be from the future, that there were other Daven Jones', and that I found the wrong one. My advice would have to be short. "I have taken many wrong turns on the road of life, stopped at too many rest stops, and wasted far too much gas," I would say. "I knew where I was going; I just didn't know how to get there." He would be listening now, (I knew a story would get him). "So before you make a turn, check your damn map."

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, I would tell myself not to worry so much. Before I started college I was nervous that I would not do well. Now I have been through a semester and I have found that it is not has hard as I made myself believe it would be. I have realized that I was worried and stressing about something that I should not have been worrying about. The hardest thing about college for most people is learning how to live on your own and doing things that need to be done without having to be told to do so. I was already accustomed to being responsible and doing what needed to be done without being told. This made the tranformation easier for me than most, and therefore it is not something i should have stressed about. I would tell myself that I have been preparing myself for this transformation my whole life and am more than ready for it.

People always say, "Hindsight is 20/20," well I thought that was such a dumb saying for a long time, but now I agree. Looking back on high school, I realized I was really stubborn. I refused to write scholarship essays, I thought everything would be easy and come to me with no effort. I wish i could just tell myself, "Haley, quit being so spoiled. You shouldn't expect everyone to hand everything to you on a golden platter." My first year of college, I learned what it was like to eat bologna sandwiches on weekends, for fear that a Dollar Menu hamburger at McDonald's would overdraft my bank account. I would probably just remind myself that I would not have a job through my first year at school, therefore my money will not be replenished and that i needed to study more, thats what school is for, not for social time. Through high school i did learn a lot about myself, but college so far has been a much more eye opening experience.

Making the transition to college was not hard for me at all. I found it very easy and enjoyable. The best advice I would give to a high school senior would be to not abuse credit cards. I have had to learn the hard way, and am currently trying to pay off around $8000 in debt. The feeling is horrible! The average college student now graduates with about $17,000 in credit card/loan debt, and I wish I had no part in it! Money management is something that I think all high school seniors should try to learn about before moving out and going to college. It can be very tempting to spend money you don't have and just say, "Oh, I will pay if off later." Unfortunately, in most cases, it doesn't work like that! Right now I am paying around $430.00 a month in bills that don't even include rent! Think about all the other things that money could go towards. Books, groceries, rent, clothes... anything! Bottom line, do not spend money you do not have! I wish I would have considered that before I started college!

If I could go back into time I would prepare better, college is nowhere near like High School. In High School teachers didn't really care what you did, they gave you loads of time to complete an assignment, and even if you completed it late you could still turn it in. Well, in college professors don't baby you, it's your responsibility to complete something and turn it in. I had to wake up really fast from my dream of college being a breeze walk in the park. I would also give myself the advice of seek help at all cost, get used to going to teachers for help, because in college if you don't understand something you can't just guess and hope to get it right. In college, if you are having trouble with a subject in lecture, you have to go to the office hours, and truth is the really work. College isn't just a place away from home, I also learned that even though I wished to get out of the house, I am a little homesick sometimes. So I would advise myself not to rush things, just let it happen.

I would tell myself to go to the library every day after classes to do my studying and homework. That way, I wouldn't have the temptations of social life take me away from the real purpose of going to college. I would tell myself to really analize what it is I want to study and what career fields I am interested in so that I get into the right classes early in college. I would tell myself to be aggressive in finding a part-time job to help pay for college costs and keep me busy when not in class. I would tell myself to be aware of the pitfalls that take away from studying and to be a good manager of my time.

When I opened my acceptance letter from Auburn University, I knew that is where I needed to be. Unfortunately, my family did not have the money to spend to send me out of state. If I could go back now, I would have applied for scholarships and put the effort to show my family Auburn is where I want to be, as apposed to settling for a school I never really wanted to go to. I would go back and study the nights I wanted to be social, because back then, I was in the mind frame of ?living in the moment? as opposed to how these decisions would affect me. I would study more and not put so much time and effort into my high school relationship that eventually ended anyways. I would have been more studious and actually listened to the advice my parents gave me. I regret wanting to be so far away from home, because I know now that family is the only thing you can lean on when times get rough. If I could go back now, I would have stopped living in the moment and started living for my future.

I would keep focused on my GPA and develop alot of different study habits. I would also start preparing myself for living away from family. I would depend on making decisions that would carry on to large campus life. I would focus on money management and not depend on parents to remind me of issues to look for in a positive way. I would do more soul searching in the areas of being career minded. Don"t assume that your family can always be there to remind you of what the next step needs to be. THINK FOR YOURSELF.

Knowing now about the transition from high school to college, there are some pieces of advice I would give to myself as a high school senior. One thing would be to take the SAT and ACT more seriously, meaning taking more time to study & going to study groups. Besides needing it for the entrance requirements to colleges, it is used for many scholarship opportunities. Even now as a current second semester freshman, scholarships and honor societies are still asking for my SAT and ACT scores. Having a higher score would of allowed me to get into Phi Chi, a psychology honor society, which would of given me more experience in the field of psychology and something else to make me stand out in the job market. I would of also let myself know that getting involved in clubs and organizations and creating leadership opportunities are extremely important. Not only does it help establish your new social life, it gives you chances that are only available during your time in college. It helps you grow as a person and learn more about yourself. Getting involved in these organization will also help you network and open doors to possible internships.

I would tell myself to control my time a little better. In hindsight, I realize I could have gotten better grades if I had applied myself better, by not wasting time, not procrastinating, and by keeping organized. Also, I would tell myself how important it is to study before and after class, to read ahead and to always review, because, when it comes to the test I will have a very hard time studying.

Dear Leslie, Look at you, a successful high school senior getting all excited about college next fall. Let me give you some pointers though before you get the wrong idea about school? First, don?t believe all the hype. Everyone makes it sound like college is SO crazy and everything is so out of control. Everything will seem strange at first, and you may feel lonely some days, but through it all you?ll make it. Secondly, everything you turn in should be your masterpiece. Don?t assume that because a professor says he will grade easily, he will. Nine times out of ten, he won?t. Also, just because you CAN skip doesn?t mean you SHOULD. Missed days will catch up to you. And finally, buy an umbrella, tennis shoes, sweat pants, and yes, even a book bag. You may not wear any of this now, but you will be thankful to have it when classes begin. Class is not a fashion show like it sometimes could be in high school, so don?t worry much about what you wear. Transform that energy into making yourself look approachable and prepared. These traits are more respected here. Good luck!

If I had the chance to go back and speak to myself as a high school senior, the first thing I would tell myself, is to go visit several different colleges and universities. My high school counselor gave me this advice and I am glad that I listened. As you are growing up, you have this plan about where you want to attend. Usually a school that has a great football team, or one that is popular with everyone around you. I always said that I wanted to go to University of Georgia. Thanks to my counselor, I visted several other schools in my state. If I had not done this, I would not be as happy as I am in my college life. After seeing all of the schools, Georgia Southern fit my needs and matched my personality perfectly. I could not be happier. The hustle and bustle, larger crowds, and busier lifestyle of University of Georgia was not me at all. So, therefore I would tell myself this wonderful advice, just in case I didn't have such a thoughtful counselor to give me the advice again. It has definately made all the difference in my college career.

If I could go back and give myself some advice about college life and making that huge transition, there would be two main things I would say. The first piece of advice I would give myself would be to take advantage of any scholarships available to you, because it takes plenty of money to go through college and to get the necessities you will need throughout the school year. The second piece of advice I would give myself would be to get involved as much as possible the first week of school and meet as many new friends as you can. This would be the advice I would give myself. They may be simple, but they will get you so far.

I would tell myself that i made the right decision in picking Georgia Southern University, i love the atmosphere and all of the oppertunities to join and be in organizations. Although i would tell myself that i should have buckeled down and studied harder, because the course work can get away from you, if you do not have a detailed stuy plan.

If I could talk to myself again as a high school senior, there would be a couple things I would tell myself. First of all I would tell myself that studying is a very important thing, and finding a way to study that will help you remember things better is also very important. Cause I am still trying to figure out what the best way to study for me is. I would also tell myself to stop procrastinating on doing things. Because the procrastination goes on with you into college, and its hard to stop procrastinating, and putting things off until last minute. It just makes you stress out and makes you not really enjoy college life, cause you are always worrying about getting things done and doing well on tests. So its always good to prepare yourself for those things before you start college but of course I didnt so now I have to try and figure out what way to study is best for me and to stop putting things off until last minute, and its not fun.

If i had the chance to go back and talk to my high school self i would have a lot to tell him to prepare him for college and in turn would help him with his career. I would make sure to point out that academics is the number one priority. Sports, clubs and hanging with friends doesn't compare to the importance of good grades and study habits. I would make sure to point out that time management is the key to life. Make sure that planning your days and weeks accordingly would make life easier and also reflect on your work. Also, that it is important to stay organized. That goes for everything from the dividers in your binder to the cleanyness of your room. Along with that teach myself important virtues to have in life, integrity and accoutability. With these keys to life I would be an outstanding citizen and an acceptional student.

There are many aspects of college that high school students are not aware of nor well prepared for. I would have to tell myself as a high school senior that college is not as easy as high school. Studying becomes the students main responsibility and that student should be completely committed to their studies and obligations as a student. Another thing that I would have to tell myself is to work harder on financial aid, find a school that is sure to work with me on paying for college. Georgia Southern is definately not that college. My high school self needs to know to limit what i take because college closets are heavily cramped. Finally, my high school self should know that when entering college I should know who I am and stick with what I believe, there are many people that can influence me to become something I am not but with self confidence and self assurance in who I am I can over come anything that college throws at me. That would give me more than enough advice to get me to where I need to be and put me agead of others my age.

I would tell myself to focus more on school work. Learn better time mangement skills. I would also say pay more attention to the information taught in class because it will elp you in the long run. The information taught in high shool is also reviewed in college, but it goes into so much more details, it will help you if you already know the basic information. I would also tell myself to learn the basics of reading comprehension and writing because there is so much reading and writing you have to do.

I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships starting with my freshman year of high school. That is the one regret that I have whenever I think back to my high school career. More scholarship money coming into college would have relieved a lot of my as well as my parents stress about where my funds were going to be coming from and how I was going to be paying for books and things of that nature. Although I have the Hope Scholarship that is awarded to students with a 3.0 GPA in the state of Georgia, I often have to take out loans because I am not eligible for a lot of grants. But as a high school student I could have applied for more scholarships and saved enough money to go through college without being so worried.

Now I can attest to the fact that my actions in high school were the correct way to begin this path that I am on. In high school I dedicated at least 5 hours a week to scholarship research and applications, I spent a lot of time learning about my college campus and trying to find ways to get involved on the college campus and these methods were a great stepping stone to begin my college career. Now that I have one semester of college under my belt I know that the attitude and dedication I had in high school about getting into college and paying for it will leave me with great experience in achieving what I want. In the way of advice to my high school self I would first congratulate myself for being an overachiever but also tell myself to never let something stand in the way of achieving something, like money or distance. I would also tell myself to have fun and make more memories to share at the reunion in 5 and 10 years, because everything will be different and this will minimize the shock everyone will have when they see how accomplished you are.

If I went back in time to talk to myself as a senior in highs chool, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships so I would not collect so much debt from loans. I would also tell myself to not stress so much about grades and just pay close attention to the material that is being taught. Most people do not remember what they learn after they get the test over with, myself included, and I would like to be able to recall the details of '1984' and Shakespeare's writings.

?Remember that you will need lots of summer clothing, and an umbrella,'' I had repeated to myself senior year of high school. The tip to myself may have been simple and far from groundbreaking, but I had no idea of what college had in store for me while I was a senior during my last year of high school. Now that I am at a university, surrounded by people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, etc., I would love to go back in time and offer myself some sound advice. The first thing would be, ?You will make friends, people are very open to making friends, so don?t be so nervous! And make sure to go out and meet people!? and the second would be that, ?Transitioning to college can be one of the easiest or the most challenging things you will face. Remember that although you might be out of sight with friends and families, you can still connect with them through various ways. You have to be strong, resilient, and have an open mind to your new experiences. Never feel lonely, as you are part of an even bigger family now!?

I would tell myself to work out more and enjoy life more. I am now in ROTC at Georgia Southern and my transition to being an "in fit" cadet has been very challenging for me. If I would have started working out in high school I would have been more in shape and would not have had to struggle as much as I did. I would also tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible. If I would have done this then I would not have had to get a part time job to support myself. Going to school for seventeen hours a week and working thirty hours a week and committing at least ten hours a week to the ROTC program can get challenging at times. And with all of this comes studying, social life, sleep, etc. These are the things that I would beg and plead with myself to do.

Michonda Austin "Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?" I would tell myself that every individual college experience is different, and none of the colleges are the same. You might do well at one college, and when you go to another you might struggle. College is no joke. You have to prepare for it mentally and physically. You cannot give up on yourself and need to explore every option that?s out there. It?s ok not to have a social life; you can get that when you graduate with that degree and the big money starts to roll in. You have to stay focus and not to give up. High school is just let elementary all over again. College is the real thing. You are expected to know thing beyond your high school level . Make sure you don?t play around. You?ll soon be ready for it to be over, but trust m e it all will be worth it in the long run.