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I am a wife a mom and a student after graduated from a College in my country in 1994, I was thinking I need more education if I want to work in a better place with a better income, that is why I take this class, I registered in San Joaquin Valley College, Bakersfield, on May 2010 for Clinical Administration Medical Assistant and have a plan to continue for a Nursing Program after. First I am not sure if I can sit in the class room and do the homework and also the quisses, but after a first module, my grade was great, I can get a GPA 4.0 and that is make me believe that I can do what ever I want as long I am commited with it, this will be my fifth month of my school, and I am so proud of myself because I can keep my grad until now. I really find it is so hard for me and my family to keep up with this, because we are behind in some of the bills and stuff, but I believe I wil be better in future in my carrier, my life and my family.

In this day and age, one can't afford not to go to college, but one can't exactly afford to go either. Tuition is a pain in the butt, and I have no doubt many families struggle to make ends meet as it is. But I believe that pursuing a higher education is definitely the more advisable option. It's not just about the education- it's also about the experience as a whole. Passing up a higher education, one would also be foregoing all that college entails: the clubs, the activities, the people, etc. Of course, that's not to say that people can't join clubs/activities or meet new people without the aid of college... there's just not the same feeling of being part of a community.

Already, just in a month, I've had so many opportunites to learn, to meet new people, to volunteer, and to be involved with anything I could imagine. IU has so many resources available to students, and the living/learning center I live in does as well. I've had so much support about future career planning and with classes, and people ahve been so friendly. The town is great, and it provides a really nice atmosphere to live in. People are very open-minded and are very passionate about the things they're involved with. It creates a great place to learn, and you really learn anything you want - from origami, to native american languages, to martial arts, to using a loom. There are so many choices that you really do whatever you want.

My college experience at Indiana University has shown me how there is more out in the world than what I ever thought. Being exposed to international students and students from different backgrounds has really taught me about others and about myself. I look at situations with new perspectives because I have learned first hand that not everything is at it appears. I now appreaciate diversity in a whole new way and enjoy learning about other cultures and see them as great opportunities to expand my education.

My college experience has been incredibly mixed so far, as I go into the 2nd semester of my sophomore year. I took my first semester after graduation from high school off to work at a local animal hospital, seeing if I wanted to possibly head into that career field. After long hours cleaning kennels and releasing the anal glands of dogs, I decided I'd much rather pursue my passion of education in the performing arts and theatre. I attended a small college in the middle of cornfields for my first 3 semesters of college. Here, I was able to discover my spirituality and definition of friendship, things that I easily had pushed aside in high school. After my financial situation tightened, I decided to transfer to a much larger, and much cheaper, college. I thought my education would be compromised in this transition, but I was incredibly wrong. Everyday I look around me and see that I am literally working and learning with the best possible people in the field I am going into. Simply working alongside them outside of the classroom environment would never allow me to achieve what I plan to after college - becoming a professor.

Growing up I was always taught that the power of knowledge is endless. As a kid I did not take these words to heart and would slack off. Entering in middle and high school I struggled with staying true what was always instilled in me. After high school I went to community college. It was not until then that I realized that my curiosity was driven by the one thing I tried my headrest to deny, which was my undying thirst for knowledge. I had one Professor named Karen Laing and she opened my eyes to a lot of things not just educationally but culturally and many other ways. We as a class put in community service hours and she taught me the importance of giving back. Up until this point in my college career she has made the biggest influence in how I look at the world. . She taught us lthat some people are lonely and all they yearn is for some type of connection with others. So when we meet people reach out and shake their hands.This is one of the many lessons I will take with me in life, knowing that my inherited knowladge is powerful.

I have finished two years at IU and the amount that I have learned in the classroom makes me more confident to go into the work force. I have academically learned the most through business classes but also many life lessons. I am taking a major and a minor and using the athletic tutors every chance I get. I was recently awarded athletic academic all american and am a part of the honors fraternity. My parents wanted me to achieve as much as I could in swimming so they allowed me to turn down athletic scholarship offers to take the chance of walking on the number on team in the Big Ten. Now I have two Big Ten championship rings and am one second from qualifying for 2012 olympic trials. Unfortunately my dad lost his job a year ago and it has been extremely difficult on my family, especially my mom. The determination and persistance I have learned through the goal setting mentality of a student athlete has made my college experience unmatched. To be able to stay at IU and pursue my goals without putting so much on family would be such a blessing.

I have gotten a great deal of knowledge on myself. On a large campus you really find your true self and you are almost forced to find what makes you happy in the middle of all the mess. It is not easy trying to find your way among 40,000 or so of your peers, but it definitely let's you find out what you're made of. Perhaps the most valuable experiences I have gained during college have been the ones I've had socially. I've learned how to network and how to juggle friends and family with a demanding courseload. All in all I have learned a lot about myself and my talents while attending Indiana University Bloomington.

I can honestly say that I have become a better person. More motivated, more intelligent, more independent... absolutely everything. I can be confident in the fact that I will continue my education to gain a Ph.D. in Astrophysics- a rare thing for a woman to do. I feel strong- empowered- by my college experience. I can do anything!!

What I have gotten out of my college experience, and am continuing to get, is a way to make a better life for myself. College has taught me more responsibility and an education that will enhance my career. At college, especially a big college such as Indiana University, a student has to take the responsibility to complete all of his or her coursework and to attend class. Unlike high school, the professors in college will not chase after a student to complete his or her coursework. This type of responsiblity will be something I use for the rest of my life in my career. Also, my college education is so valuable to me because of my mother. Growing up, I watched as my mother struggled to pay bills because she never recieved a college education; it made me realize how valuable that education can be. My mother inspired me to make sure I made a good life for myself and to recieve the education I needed to do that. College has be valuable to attend because my education is valuable to me in a priceless way.

From my college experience I realized who I was as a person and what I wanted to do with my life in order to better society.

It has given me more qualifications for the work atmosphere. It has allowed me to advance in my jobs. It has given me a sense of self-confidence in my ability to undertake new responsibilities. In my job it has given me the ability to become an educator to my coworkers. I am well pleased at being able to help others learn. In my upcoming studies I want to take on the teaching of Bilical Studies to help the youth in my church and to be a teaching leader amongst those going for conferences and retreats. It shows me that no one is to old to learn. I have the drive and desire to further my education so that I can help make a difference to others.

I have network all around and that is what I take of my college years so far. with my major having to do with sports, soccer specifically, i have made friends who live in big cities such as miami and new york where the sport is growing and this will help me get a good job some day. I have also learned much from all the classes that i took and enjoyed my teachers because they were nice and friendly, and sometimes even funny with the entire class. I don't have any bad comments for my school; if I had to go back in time and pick again, IU would be my first option hands down.

I got a career I adore and a network of like-minded professionals from among my fellow telecommunications majors. I found a mentor in an experienced professor, who gave me the opportunity to both teach and prepare myself for work in a newsroom. I buried my self in French, my minor, and through my proficiency was able to see the world through the eyes of another culture. I challenged myself with a class I thought I couldn't master, and earned a "B" and the knowledge I could push myself farther than I thought. My world expanded as I realized how much is really out there and how much more there is to learn and enjoy than I ever imagined. In a lot of ways I grew up and, thanks to the awakening of curiosity, I also learned to retain the best of childhood.

Even though for my first year of college I stayed at home and went to a community college that was about 10 minutes away from my house, I think it was a valuable experience. I hated the idea at first, in some ways I still do. I want to experience a different place of living, different people, different community, and you can't fully achieve those things while staying at home, but overall I think it was a good first year choice for me. It allowed me to have a change, but one that wasn't too big of a change. I learned some things that I enjoy doing, and some that I don't, and I got a college experience without having to spend a lot of money. Overall I really think it was beneficial for me to stay home for the first year, you learn a lot about yourself when all of your friends move away. Now I am ready to experience more, but I'm thankful for this first year experience.

My experience at Indiana University has given me the opportunity to grow and mature independently. From living in the dorms freshman year to living in a Fraternity and offcampus sophomore year, I learned to deal with situations I would have usually considered above my maturity level. In the transition from the dorms to the Fraternity, I thought I had found my place at IU. The campus was so big and becoming a brother was my attempt to make it smaller. The situations and circumstances of the Fraternity caused me to leave mid-sophomore year to find offcampus housing. This rough transition was stressful, but helped me to mature and realize that I do not have to become greek or join a club to make IU smaller. I realized that my choices ultimately determine my college experience.

Upon attending Indiana University I was a shy reserved young lady who had not fully grown into myself. IU and the people who attend this institution allow for you to grow and become the person you are supposed to be academically and individually. I have learned that creativity and unique qualities are wonderful and that being who you are is more important than being who somone else wants you to be. Attending IU has helped me to be embrace and cherish the things that I love most like family, food, music, art, and diverser cultures. Due to wonderful experiences because of the multiple cultures that exist on this campus. I have been able to join the best sorority in the world and I love my sisters and the moments we share. I also love the moments when I can go to listen to operas right here on campus or jazz in the park. The art museum is on campus next to the hper workout center where I have some of my classes and catch my advisor eating and ask her questions on the spot. I have enjoyed my time and look forward to my last year.

A sense of accomplishment that I haven't felt from anything else that I have done. Confidence. A very good job with good pay. Job security. Some admiration from others. Use the skills learned to volunteer and help others. Knowing I can take care of myself and be on my own during college. Student loans were worth it and have since paid them off as planned. Friendships. Great memories.The greatest benefit was the completion of a long term plan/goal. Realizing because of college that there are a lot of things I can accomplish if I want to..A couple things I learned during my 21 year ?college experience enlightenment.? Faculty advisors are typically hired by universities to do research in their area of expertise and to obtain research grant monies. Not to understand degree requirements. I also learned I should have completed an internship in my field of study. It would have been a way of gaining valuable work experience for my resume. And finally, I should have done a studies abroad program...the world is amazing.

Study abroad expereince. It has allowed me to study cultures around the world first hand.

I have gained the knowledge and focus to obtain my career goals. The faculty here have given me the information necessary to succeed in my chosen field of Museum Studies and Industries. Without their influence and guidance I would probably still be floundering as to what the next step is in my major, degree, and life. The information was a bit of an overload as the school did not gentle nor slowly initiate me into the requirments for success, but made sure I was aware of what I needed to get done to make the most of my education.

In college, I have gained valuable education time that I would not have received at my high school. I was involved a dual-enrollment program that allowed me to receive high school credit as well as college credit. I learned and grew from the environment and felt that the textbooks and classes were very enriching. I was able to talk to my teachers comfortably and make personal connections with them. The restrictions in college are minimal, and I loved the learning enviornments and comfortability I shared with my peers and teachers. The experience I gained better prepared me for the huge four year college I will be attending in the fall. I have made many more educated, goal-driven friends and was surrounded by peers that shared the same interests. There were activities always going on, even for a small community college and I enjoyed the effort that the student government made to better the community and better prepare us for our continuing studies and the real world. Attending this community college was one of the best decisions I have ever made!

I have always been drawn to schools that exude a sense of pride, congeniality, and strong academia. Indiana University is endowed with all of these traits and more! Indiana University offers so many opportunities for students that appeal to the many facets of their lives. The teachers invest so much time and effort into their students and take pride in all their successes. The residence halls provide invaluable programs and Resident Assistants that help students acclimate to campus and the greater Bloomington area. Indiana University also offers so many organizations that students immediately feel that they belong and that their peers and administrators share in their interests and value their opinions. Upon my first visit to IU, I was instantly consumed with feelings of comfort and ease even though I was twelve hours away from home. Indiana University also possesses a reputable psychology department and with my direct admittance into the College of Arts and Sciences for psychology, I knew it was a perfect fit.

My college experience has given me a number of things that I will always remember and even teach to my kids one day. Whether it is educational or social, Santa Fe College has done it's best to make sure I am educated on all levels to compete with other students in my major. Attending college has taught me how to be more outgoing and open minded. I have met people from all around the world. Before going to college I believed it was not a necessity to accomplish a college degree. Now I realize how foolish my thoughts actually were, because in today's society, an education is a must!

So far my college explerience has been amazing. The teacher are helpful and around all day. The classes are arranged to fit my schedule and I am able to swich day and night classes if needed. The classes last 10 weeks and I am retaining more now than I did with in my four years of High School. The best thing so far is the reading material. I learned quickly that I can get lost in the work I am doing.

I have gotten an Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Graphic Communications. College was valuable to attend because without it I wouldn't have a degree and I wouldn't have met the people I have. I have also gotten to pursue something that I love to do which is print design. Without my college experience I would just be working a part time job for who knows how long and have nothing to show for my work. I have one degree down and I'm going back to get another in Professional Photography.

The most significant concept I derived from my experience at Indiana Unviersity is that I must never lose the will to continue learning and growing in my selfhood. To be sure, in my literature studies particularly, I learned a good deal about Shakespeare and his cohorts, how to gather enough material to effectively debunk Freud in a ten page essay, and how to appeal to the better nature of a professor when there was not time enough to complete that ten page essay. Bu

This past year at Indiana University has been very hard for me. I have probably had the most stressful year ever and it wasn't all because of school. I have had problems at home with my parents getting a divorce and such. I have had to learn how to keep my stress from home at home. I now know that dealing with the stresses from home can really effect my school work in a bad way. I don't need to worry all the time about things with my parents; I need to worry only about my school work so that I can get the education that I need. I have learned that I need to stay focused on my future and stay motivated so that I can do well in school and get the grades that I deserve. I have learned to work hard and manage my time. I am also a water polo player at Indiana University. Being a student and an athlete has made me realize how important it is to manage my time.

I am very satisfied with my decision to attend Indiana University as I have come to appreciate the "college experience" that many family members speak of. The rapport I have developed with my professors is what I value most in my education. I was quiet in high school and didn't reach out for help yet here at IU, I will frequently meet with my professors for assistance or for problems I'm having in class. I have found that I am now comfortable meeting people for the first time and small talk is a perfect icebreaker. My group projects in class have not only been successful but they have been enjoyable as I have found that developing rapport within the group makes for a positive functioning group. There is now a sense of accomplishment when coming to the end of a semester as I am aware of the impact my classes have made in how I will respond to life's experiences. At IU, the essence of classes is: "Not for school, but for life." What have I gotten out of my college experience? Simply the best "Me" I can be.

My freshman year of college has been nothing less than incredible. Each and every day has presented me with a new experience to encounter. I have been able to explore different avenues of diverse issues through the vast variety of classes offered on campus, such as, ?Who Wrote the Bible? or ?Antisemitism Since the Enlightenment,? which are two of the classes I?ve had the opportunity to take. By pursuing Jewish Studies as one of my majors, I have not only been able to learn about the history of the Jewish people, but I am also developing an understanding of how the religion evolved over time, an opportunity that I was not presented with in high school. These classes have also expanded my knowledge and provided insights into different aspects related to Judaism. The overall curriculum is not only fascinating, but stimulating as well, and has opened up my eyes to different possible career paths and potential opportunities. I am becoming prepared to hopefully obtain a leadership position in my sorority, Sigma Delta Tau, and be equipped with the skills to provide leadership in other organizations as well, which will ultimately prepare me to be successful in my future endeavors.

The greatest experience I have gotten from attending IU is definitely the sense of responsibility and possibility I have gained while attending. Upon attending IU, I was always depending on my parents for everything, but one I got settled into IU, I definitely began to learn a sense of responsibility that comes with living on a college campus. Because of this, I now am able to figure out problems I have on my own, without having to depend on my parents right away. Because of this I have learned how to be confident and independent in so many tasks and issues I may encounter in life. As for possibility, IU being an extremely large campus always has so much going on whether it be a job fair, a concert, or simply a speaker, there are so many different activities to do there. Because of this, it gives one the sense of possiblity, a sense that anythng is possible, you just have to believe in what you are doing in order to get to the point of ultimate success. IU allows their students to branch out and learn about how the impossible is able to become possible with a little determination.

I have grown and matured to be the best person I can be both academically and socially. I have always valued the advantage of having an education, but even more so after my freshman year in college. I have learned to accept any and all challenges that come my way with eager anticipation. I know that when Igraduate and leave Indiana Universty Kelley School of Business in the Hutton Honors Program I can do anything I want to or the rest of my life with confidence. Graduating with a college degree will be one of my finest accomplishments in life.

I have not only realized who I am as a student and learner, but I have realized who I am as a person. People always told me that college is about getting a degree so you can get a job. I've learned that it's also about finding yourself and where you fit in. There are so many different opportunities that everyone can find something that they love. Everyone seems to get along here, and I think it's because we embrace diversity. That is what it's really all about.

If I could go back, the most important thing I could tell myself is to relax, everything turns out alright. I remember only too well how incredibly stressed I was at that point, and devasted by my collection of rejection letters (seeing as my entire high school career was spent at the top academically, it was very hard for me to be told no). Knowing what I know now and how much I have changed, for the better, I would tell myself what has become very true to me now; everything happens for a reason. I ended up at IU to experience a new place with new people, but also to realize how much I appreciate everything I took for granted at home. I can easily say that I have experienced my fair share of ups and downs at this university, but I can also say that I have learned so much. Although I do not have a clear-cut picture of where I will be in ten years, like I did in high school, I know I am on the right path and I made the right choice. This is what I would tell myself. Everything ends up alright.

I didn?t have any idea that college life was way different then high school. Until I step my feet in the college doors. Then I started to ask myself do I really belong here. I said that because I realize that college is nothing like my high school for example, the looks, size, and the classes. If I have known now that my high school life would not be the same. I would have taken high school more seriously. Also I should have focus on what I was doing and hearing. I should have study harder. Mainly I should have asked question on thing I did know. So I can get help on it and would not have to be struggling. I didn?t have know idea because I though college was easy. I wish I had really applied myself in high school. Now I know I have to in college. So I can go far in life. The looks are not like my high school because some college is more commutable and larger then my high school. I wish I had a clue on what to look for in college. I would have been a whole lot better.

If i was able to give my high schoolsenior self any advice about th upcoming years of college it would be to breathe and think solely for myself. The college process can be extremely stessful and often times you lose sight of the big picture when thinking about where you'll soon be. When I was a senior I was very concerned with seperating from my friends and being alone on some unknown land. Now, after being on campus for a semester Ive came to realize beingalone on this "unknown land" has peovided some of the best opportunities for me. It may not be easy, but you'll find your place. The journey's just beginning you can't bring all of yourhome town luggage with you, be ready to finally be free to be no one but you.

I would tell myself to get more involved on campus earlier. I didn't start joining clubs or do any volunteering until near the end of my first year. Once I started to get more involved with my school, I started loving it more and more. Also, because IU is a bigger campus compared to some other campuses, it does sometimes feel a little overwhelming. But, getting involved and participating in different activities is the best way to make a big campus feel like home. You start to meet new people and make new friends, and you really start to get to know yourself. I have enjoyed my second year of college so much more now that I am involved with different organizations and clubs. It really has made a difference.

If I could go back and tell myself important information about college, I would definitely say "keep your grades and your head up." When I was in high school, I passed classes easily and without much effort, but when I got to college I realized that things are much more difficult. Homework is much more intricate and rigorous, and it's important to stay on top of your game. It is also just as important to remain positive about the smaller situations that could lead to major stress, because unnecessary stress can lead to a decline in grades. If I could go back and tell myself anything, it would be to just have a good time enjoying the smaller things that college has to offer, whether it's missing Mom's home-cooked meals or spending time in your new best friend's room. Grades are extremely important in college, but life is nothing without positivity and happiness.

Confidence is the key to meeting new people, to trying new experiences, to suceeding. In order to walk into college confident and proud of yourself, you need to be confident of your high school life as well. Don't waste high school with the expectation that college will get better. It is not where you are that determines your life, it is you that determines everything. From your day to day, to the big picture, college doesn't make life better, you do. Take life 'by the horns' now; don't wait. Even when you live at home, take control of your well-being, your mood. Take action. College will be far easier if you already live for yourself, and already have that drive to start each and every day. More than anything I would urge myself to seek medical attention sooner. Dealing with new medication in college makes the transition more difficult. I was becoming comfortable in a poor condition of mental health during my senior year. Instead of mildly asking my mother for a doctor, I needed to be active pursuing aid myself. I would have saved myself then, rather than struggle with it in college.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about making the transition from life at home to life at college, I would share some wisdom from the seemingly insignificant to the larger life lessons. You will have to share a room with someone, though this may sound simple it is more complicated than you think. For the first time you will daily have to change in front of another person and privacy will seem at an all time low. College changes some people, it certainly will to some of your friends. You will see them make poor choices and not hold true to them selves, but dont let that effect you. Hold true to what you believe in: your morals, your goals, and your values. Dont let family members and loved ones go unnoticed, for you never know when one will pass away. Trust that all things happen for a reason and when grandma dies have faith that she is in a better place. Keep your head up always, hope for the best, enjoy life and the opportunities you've been given. Above all though, stay true to who you are and enjoy your time at college.

I would tell myself that there will always be unknowns in my life, and to take these unknowns and take the chance to turn them into opportunities. After taking the opportunity to participate in a variety of activites and always feeling busy, i would tell myself to get a plate and fill it up, and right when it looks like its almost to full, put something else in the little space left. Find some gravy to poor ontop that will enrich all the experiences and somehow bind them all together. College is an amazing experience and there is no reason to be afraid to get involved, or to limit your activities because you feel that classes are the only reason to be in college.

Throughout high school, my teachers told me the same thing. They told me that I must learn to study or I would struggle immensely with college. They were not the only ones with this advise either, for I heard it from my parents at home as well. However, I did not heed their warning and breezed my way through school studying little to none, making very good grades, and expecting to do the same in college. This was until I sat in on my first of many college tests and quizzes. With clammy hands, I realized I needed to put more effort forward before I entered this particularly stressful environment; this meant learning the skill of studying. I now wish I had taken the time to learn this particular skill in high school because with all the readings and homework to do now, it is difficult to practice this necessity. This is why I have tried to warn some of my high school friends of this as well, but many of them ignore the warning like I did.

The ability to go back in time to tell one?s ?past? self advice about the future is a opportunity. If I had this amazing power, I wouldn?t want to tell myself what I have learned since my senior year of high school. I wouldn?t be the man I am today if I had a cheat sheet which stopped me from making mistakes and having experiences that would later come to shape who I am today. Instead, I would tell him to pick a school four or more hours away from home where none of his friends are attending. This was the most important aspect of my experience so far at Indiana University in Bloomington. I am from the Chicagoland area and, unlike any of my friends, I chose to become a Hoosier. This forced me to meet new people and create a new extension of friendships and experiences not bound by my past. My interpersonal skills have increased exponentially. It has been my responsibility to go out of my comfort zone to experience things in a different way than I would if I worried how my friends or family back home would react or judge me.

Be prepared for the unexpected and don't expect things to go the way they would have when you are at home. Be prepared to have to give in to someone else when dealing with conflict and not have the ability to go to Mom and Dad when problems arrise.

If I was able to go back in time, knowing what I know now, and give myself advice to this new world I will be going into I would. There are two tips that I would give myself and they would be; to relax and keep an open mind. I am a person that can stress about the smallest thing and knowing that making this transition is going to be good for me would benefit me mentally. Going along with thoughts, I would explain that being at a large campus such as Indiana University there are many personal views and cultural settings all around that I am not accustomed to. This is not something that should be thought of as intimidating or ignored. Much can be learned from those around me just as from the lectures I will be listening to during school. College is more than just books and homework and I should appreciate all I learn.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school I would tell myself to not worry so much what other people think about me. If there is one thing I've learned being here at Indiana University it's to be yourself. Unlike high school, there is no need to try and fit into a particular group; you don't need to act a certain way to be liked because no matter what you can find people with similar interests, beliefs, or views on anything. Sure I could tell myself to be prepared to work hard and study all the time but I don't feel that is the most important thing to learn in college. The hard work comes naturally for those who want to try their best and succeed. But unless you learn to accept yourself and love who you are regardless of what others think, that success will mean nothing. You must first be happy with yourself before anything else can bring you happiness.

Find a way to spend less time on school and more time doing music and also, although your roomate is nice, you will end up finding that you like the space you live in to be really clean and that is hard to do when you have to clean up after two people. After freshman year, get a studio apartment and live alone. It might not be as fun at times but it will save you work and a little bit of bitterness.

There is no way in which we as students could ever really prepare ourselves for our first year as college students. Hopefully your parents, older siblings, or older friends tried to talk to you and give you advice about college, but the only way to really know what to do is to experience college yourself. This is because the college experience is different for everyone, so the advice you get may not be that helpful to you. Knowing what I know now about college would have helped me immensely if I would have known it all at the end of my senior year of high school. If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, the main piece of advice I would give myself is never fall behind on homework, and get help if you need it. Even if you feel like you know the material, you should still at least study with someone to make sure you are not making mistakes that could be detrimental to you on an exam. Always ask questions, and never be afraid that your question will be ?stupid? because someone else might have the exact same question.

The advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior is not to worry about the future because everything has a way of working itself out. I would also tell myself to use my gut feeling to make decisions about life. I originally did not want to go to Indiana University, but once I stepped onto campus, I got a feeling in my stomach that told me that this was a good choice of a school for me. Last year, I was so worried about getting into a "top-tier" school, that I missed out on a lot of fun that I could have had. Indiana University is not known as a "top-tier" school but I am getting a great education here and I would not be any happier at any other school.

Oh, the advice I would give myself would be, take as many college bound classes as I could. The faster you get all of your basic classes in the faster you can get into your field of study. Learn how to manage your time, college is alot different than high school, we think that we can do it all and we know what we are doing but in reallity we don't. Learn good study habits and time management.

If I were to give advice to the high school senior that I was, I would tell myself to not be discouraged, that I shouldn't worry or freak out when things don't go as expected. It's an incredibly different time of life, and such great changes require great adjustments. In high school I was an A student, but during the first months of college I quickly realized that what I did last year wasn't enough anymore. I found that I would have to work hard to get what I want and make every effort my absolute best. Having a drive to succeed is good, but often times sheer will-power isn't enough. I would also tell myself the importance of investing in others. Building meaningful relationships is essential to success in college and life in general. Since we're away from our families, friendships become a crucial support system that, with proper balance of give and take, can be an enormous encouragement. I could give myself many warnings, but the experience of gaining this wisdom on my own has shown me that this tough transition was worth it after all.