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To be more decisive on what i wanted to do with my time at college and what i wanted to study. i'd want to work on my time management skills more prior to college. apply for a job on campus beginning of freshman year and to just over all work a little harder than i did to begin with.

My senior year of High School was a blur. The only thing that I can remember is not wanting to be there anymore. I did not apply to very many colleges, and was disappointed with the three choices I had. As a future Music Education major, I knew that I didn't want to go a school where I would be frustrated by a subpar music program. The only one that had a Music program that I thought would be sufficient was far too expensive. The other was in Potsdam New York and I did not want to be in an area where the winters are relentless. I came to Indiana University of Pennsylvania with little knowledge of what to expect. During my freshmen year here I did the research I should have done the year before, and I applied to five new schools. I got into a few of them, but decided that I liked it here. It may not have been my first choice, but I had come to like the music program and the campus. If I could tell myself one thing it would be to do the research now because you will regret it later.

Dear Cheng, I know that you may not want to know what I am about to tell you, but mark these words well. In less than three years, you will become permanently disabled. You will have the greatest difficulty climbing stairs and taking hikes. Your strength will deteriorate quicker than you think especially from your waist down. But all this can be helped if you heed the following instructions. From here on forward, you must downsize your life and pack very light. Most items that you wish to buy are not needed and you will end up throwing them out anyways. The most important thing you need to do is to organize a regular exercise routine into your life. The more regular exercise you get, the longer your strength will stay with you. Make sure to increase your keyboarding proficiency now while you still have time. Be careful about spending too much time with so-called "friends" since most of them will not care about you after college ends. Keep your family close and watch over Dad's health because he'll suffer soon. Your life will be hard, but never give up for any reason! Sincerely, future Cheng

Although my first semester in college was very successful, it required a lot of effort on my part. There was a constant struggle when it came to finding a quiet place to study, because even the library seemed to be loud to my ears. In high school, studying seemed to be easy: I was given an hour of study hall plus other free periods for time to study, and this was more than enough for all the more work I needed to do. However in college, the work load is much greater and I need to spend at least three hours a night with a book open in front of me. This means I need to find a quiet place away from all the partying in my school. If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell me to start saving money to rent my own place off campus, that way I always have somewhere quiet to go for my homework. I would tell myself that it is time to start practicing for my future in college, and get used to the idea of having very little time for a social life.

"Look, I know you're a big procrastinator. You can't do that anymore. These things you're about to start will take up your whole life if you do. You just won't have time to play that game in the evening or go out with you girlfriend. You'll have to do things you don't really like doing but,trust me, they're not that bad. It'll be totally worth every penny if you can just do these few things. Have fun buddy."

Now that I am a college freshman I know that college life is a part of becomng an adult. I would have told myself to become more involved in school activities and community sevice. This is a very imprtant aspect of high school life because it would have given me more experience on interacting with different people and on leadership skills. Being more involved in high school also would have given me an advantage in many scholarships because I would have had more to talk about. For example, if I would have increased my number of community service hours I would have met more people and would have had a broader idea of life. Another thing I would have told myself is to develop better study skills because this is a very important aspect of college life. I struggled at the beginning of my freshman year with some school work because I did not have a solid ground to work off of. Eventually as the semester progressed I developed habits that helped me succeed, but if I would have built a solid studying habit in high school the beggining of my freshman year would have been much easier.

I would advise myself to work and push alot harder in my classes and get involved in a few more extracurricular activities. I found out late that it's scholarships that really help you financially in college and there weren't alot things I couldn't apply for because I didnt apply myself to more things. So I think that's what I would definitley tell myself if could back and do so.

Be optimistic and always believe in yourself. College is a gift, and if you are lucky enough to get there, do not take it for granted. Throughout changing my major four different times, I have finally found my passion, psychology. I struggled through my Pre-med classes freshman year, my Pre-Physical therapy and Pre-Optometry classed sophomore year, and started to doubt my intelligence. I felt cheated for how much work I was putting in. After a long haul I found psychology, and never looked back. My advice to myself would be do not give up, everyone is good at something. When I found Psychology, I excelled, and fell in love with the information. Best of all, all of a sudden classes were enjoyable, reading was fun, and I believed in myself again. The best advice I could have gotten as a senior is: find your passion, because once you do life gets a little easier and it is definitely more exciting. Be optimistic and know that anything can happen and you determine your own fate. Everyone fails at something, but always make the choice to be strong and get back up and last but not least have fun.

Don't make a decision about schools based on the "brand name", IUP is where you'll be happy.

I would tell myself that it is very important to not fret about college life. I would let myself know that it would be fun. I would mainly focus on telling myself that I love what I am doing right now. I would say that I would truly love the IUP Culinary School, and that it is truly my passion. It is honestly what I want to do with my life and that it is my true calling.

I am a 41 year old mother of one child. I was offered a paid in full college education by my grams employer. I being uneducated and stupid/too proude did not accept the offer!!! My mother did not push us 4 kids into attending college. I however did attend Lenape School of Practical Nursing and worked 2-jobs at the same time. As a result I flunked out due to inadquit studying skills necessary to succeed. I returned and I'm currently a LPN for a Elementary school, however I want more!!!!! I chose to attend college for the very first time 3-yrs ago. Shocking 38 yr old yet funny, I got one yr in. I am now returning to complete my degree RN/BSN. I wish that my mom would have made me go to college, now at age 41 I am doing something that I want and that is an education. Sure that means studying. However, my now dead Gram would always say " THEY CAN TAKE AWAY YOUR CAR, YOUR HOME AND ANYTHING OF VALUE, BUT THEY CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY YOUR EDUCATION!" Knowledge is power.

I would tell myself to look into every option I had before picking the school I would attend. It is important to check all the options because you may find there is something that interests you more that what you originally thought. It is nice to get other peoples opionion in your choice of school and what your thinking about majoring in, however, you need to make the decision based on what is best for you, not what everybody else wants. Also, school is expensive and if your not sure about what you want to do with your life then your best option might be to go to a community college and decide before you spend thousands of dollars on school. Lastly, you are never stuck. If you decide that what you picked is not for you, then you can always change your classes and do what will make you happy. You have to love what you are going to do for the rest of your life.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice to make the transition from high school to college easier, I would tell myself to be more prepared. I world make sure to stress the importance of being prepared. Preparation leads to readiness. Therefore, I could've been more ready to tackle the challenges and deal with the financial struggle college would bring.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself not to worry. I would say the the biggest challenge in college is time management. If I can keep on schedule, I can do anything, any field, any major, and do well. I would also tell myself that the time will fly by and I need to hold on to every second like it was my last.

If i could go back in time, i would tell myself not to jump into a decision about where to attend school. I would also tell myself not to look over Albright just because the tutition seemed high. I know now that there are many methods to get assistance in paying for tution, books, etc. I would also say to consider living on campus. Off campus housing is nice, but you miss out on certain experiences.

In high school you worry about other things than going to college such as, friends, boys, and dances. Senior year rolls around so fast that the next thing you know it your walking the stage. Time goes by so fast I wish i would've known to be ready for college. College is a big step in growing up, most people are not ready and I was one of them. The best advice I would've given myself is to get orginazed. The world of preparing for college is to take initiative. Get to know your career counsular in preparing for college. I didn't realize how much titution and books could be until the bill was right in front of me. There is so many scholarships out there if i would've known what I know now I would reached out more to prepare myself and ask for help.

If I could go back in time and talk to senior me I'd tell me all the things I wish i could change. I'd tell myself to be more about learning army techniques than being a college girl. I'd tell myself to befriend Brooke a lot sooner than i had. I'd tell myself to forget what people say and just be me. I'd also tell myself that my first semester I would be greatly unhappy with my GPA. I'd tell myself to study harder from the get-go. To maybe not join a sorority, and just meet friends the normal way. I'd tell myself to not spend so much money. But for the most part I wish i could told myself to be serious and not give up being me. That my school work is way more important that anything else i could do at school, because in the end your school work is what takes you places.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing i would tell myself is to spend more time with my family and my friends. As soon as you leave to go to school you are going to miss them like you wouldn't believe. i would tell myself not to take my family for granted because they are always going to be there for me.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself about some of the more important lessons I've learned from going to college. When I first started, I didn't take some classes as seriously as I should have, and definately didn't live up to my potential. I would have told myself that just because no one is making you attend class, it doesn't mean that it's not important to go to class on time. Also, not all classes require the same amounts of study-some classes require more preperation (for me, that would be History-I enjoy the class but it is difficult to memorize dates and battle plans). I would also tell myself to get used to studying and many late nights, because in high school I assumed that doing well in my advanced classes with little studying meant that I would do well in college with the same amount of studying.

Listen to your instincts and don't allow people to talk you out of a college education. Financial help is there if you look hard and far. Also look beyond the gates of your own seclusion, for you can become what you imagine. God has promised us peace and happiness and it can only be attained by searching for the answer that only you can find. Do not depend on others to make your decisions. I would also tell myself that I have the makings of a wonderful teacher and that I should enroll now in college to persue a higher dream. Now I am 59 and it is NOT too late!

As a high school senior, I honestly was so excited for college. I had no real worries about making friends or keeping up my grades. I was just ready to get out into the real world and start the rest of my life. But now, I look back on my first semester at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and I realize how much I have matured and how much my life has changed. If I could have given myself advice, I would say, "Enjoy your high school years while you have them. Keep in contact with your close friends because there will be times when it gets lonely. Focus on your school work and not your social life during the week, but make time to spend with friends. Try not to go home too much, it's fun to see everyone back home, but stay focused on college and visit during breaks. But most of all, keep practicing, studying, and keep your chin up. Through whatever hard times you have, you can get through it." Being in college has taught me alot about the type of person I am and I look forward to growing in the next few years.

The most important information to be stressed would be that college requires an entirely new effort level. For a smoother transition to college, I would tell myself to work harder in all of my classes. Harder work in class would require a lot more studying. This would force me to get into the habbit of studying a few extra hours every day. This effort would cause me to be better prepared for the difficult classes that awaited me. Aside form the greater work-load, I would need to be prepared for the time management. Unlike in high school, college students are required to keep track of when and where all of their classes are and also remember about study sessions and club meetings. I always kept busy in high school with sports, band, and work. At one point I found myself participating on the school soccer team, cross country team, and in marching band all at the same time, so my time management skills were very good. There is one improvement that could be made though, which would be telling myself to not quit track in order to start working. This would put my time management skills to the test.

Visit every school you are interested in. Ask questions and go in to every building on campus that you would be involved in. Meet with professors in your major and ask about their backgrounds. Do your research. Do not go to a school just because you have heard of it since you were little. There are smaller schools that have excellent reputations.

I would tell myself to take more Advanced Placement classes and pay more attention in my math classes. While LMC is a small and fun school they take classes very serious and to do well you have to have the right attitude in order to pass.

I graduated a year earlier than most students because of my birthdate. If I could redo anything it would probably be the have taken the year after high school off. This may have helped me mature a little more and figured out for sure what I wanted to do and work to save money for a University. I also could have taken some of my liberal studies at a community college to help cut the overwhelming cost of tuition and fees.

I would advise myself to research the schools I am applying for, carefully. I would also advise myself to consider not going too far away from home if I was looing for a school to go away to. I am now struggling with my finances of being away from and also struggling with the different food that there is available. I have concerns about loans and now I am over $15,000 in dept and its only half of my second year. Therefore, I would have definitely consider a school in state and one that would cover all of my financial issues.

work hard and dont get distracted. Life is fun and free but hard work pays off. Doing whats fun and easy is not always the best decision. Keep your head up and know that you have a bright future but also know that your future is up to you. Its in your hands. Work hard like you know how to and you will be fine. Trust God

I am majoring in criminology, but if I could go back in time and choose my major over I would choose sociology and minor in criminology. I would choose to minor in criminology because it is very repeatitive and sociology repeats itself sometimes but not as much as criminology does. I would also choose to go to a school closer to home, so that I cant be at home and go to school rather then going to school three hours away. I would also choose to work harder my freshman year rather then slack off and party. I would have choosen my classes a little better by getting my liberal studies class out of the way as soon as possible and then focus on my major classes after I was close to get my liberal studies classes done. After all that I think thats all I would change.

I would tell myself that it is not all about getting all A's, but its about doing your best and enjoying learning while you are in college. It's the last four years you have before you have to take on full resonsibilities. its not all about working and not having so many loans, but also about making friendships and experiencing new things while you can.

You're going to see a lot of things in Life but you need to be prepared to go through those things so study harder, learn several languages, and always pray before taking any dratic desicion.

Don't get too involved in college because your courses will get harder, and you need to focus on your classwork.

College requires a lot more time management skills. You must work hard to excel and keep up with your studies. It is also important to actively involve yourself in campus acitivities as it can be important for scholarships and opportunities to build your resume. It's important to find a job on campus to help pay for expenses or find an off campus job because college can be a huge financial burden as you accumulate loans. Overall, college can be a great experience when you make the most out of it!

If I could go back into time to my senior year in high school and talk to myself; I would tell myself to rethink my major and think about what interests me the most. I would also want to tell myself to rethink about my college classes (dual enrollment) I took during high school. I would want myself to make sure I decided on the right school for my major and not on something that just financial suited me.

If I could go back in time I would advise myself to attend a small university, such as Seton Hill. I was accepted to Seton Hill, but I passed up the opportunity. I would tell myself that there is not a lot of help or study sessions offered at IUP and that I should look at schools more willing to help and work closer with the students.

I would tell myself to study as hard as I could, and make school my first priority. Freshman year of college should be spent making a good scholisitc reputation for youself, rather than a social reputation. But don't take life too seriously, there is always time for play, but only after work.

Hey little guy! Here's my advice: Big, seemingly faceless institutions are really made of people, and it is the people who matter. So make as many personal relationships as you can, because that is how you will succeed. Personal relationships help you learn not just academics, but about life. The connections you build can get you in touch with opportunities you never even knew were out there. Not everything is on the Internet, and not everything is in the University catalog. Professors are smart, nice people. And the more smart, nice friends you have, the smarter you'll be and the more help you'll find when you need it. Universities are made of people, and they're worth getting to know.

Look at more colleges and make your own decision don't worry about pleasing anyone but yourself. You have the rest of your life to listen to other people this is one decision you can make on your own so do it. Live life have fun and do whatever you want to do because you can do anything you want to do!

Your going to be fine. The meal plan is a huge scam so don't do it. IUP may not be the most prestigious school out there but do well and keep your eyes on the prize, Law School. College life is going to be the best time you've ever had so stop worrying about making the transition.

I would advise myself to start applying to scholarships and I found out very quickly that college is expensive and having some money to pay for it would have been nice. Since my father lost his job it was difficult to choose a university to go to that would not be as expensive. I really wish I would have looked at other universities and considered my options. I really like IUP but my financial status is driving me insane.

Make sure you stay focused and always try your hardest. If you don't understand something go to your professors offfice hours because that's what their paid to do, help you. Also, get invoved in activities its a great way to meet people and make friends that will last a lifetime.

If I were able to go back and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would have a lot of things to tell myself. I would tell myself to slow down. That life comes too fast and that before I know it, I'll be an adult with real problems in the real world. I'd tell myself to think things through and not make such impulsive decisions. I would try and tell myself to enjoy high school because in college, you can't just slide by on common sense. I would love to be able to tell myself that the real thing I need to worry about isn't about what my parents think, what my teachers think or what anyone else thinks. The real thing is worrying about what will make me happy. I would tell myself to not hold back and to not care what everyone else thinks. I think I'd have a lot to say to my high school self, but mostly, I'd tell myself to just enjoy everything that life gives me while I'm in college, because no matter what, you can't go back.

Follow your heart and the place that will lead you and put you in positions to follow and complete your dreams.

My advice would be to visit the first choice campus more than once, one time when school is out of session to get a better look at the university without people distracting you, and then a second time when school is in session to get a feel for who attends the campus, what the teacher interaction is like, classroom size and the over all feel. I would do this because sometimes the college can give a different feel for the campus than what you can see for yourself.

Before choosing a school, I would look at a lot of different things. Of course the academics at the school are very important. Check on the percentage of students who receive jobs after graduating. Another thing is the crime rate. Looking at this would give parents a sense of relief when sending their children off to school. Students should try to be very open to making friends and attending school realted functions. If applicable, parents and students alike should try and find the drug and alcohol statistics of the college. No one wants their child to fall into this statistic. And most importantly, study hard and have as much fun as you can along the way.

I think the choice should primarily be the students and the parents should be supportive no matter what the student chooses. I advise students to not choose a college because of the "party scene" but for other things. Partying is a good way to meet people, but also is a good way to make mistakes and to get distracted for the real reason why your there; to learn. I also advise students to visit the school they want to attend before making a decision.

Look for a school that you think will provide the best experience for you. Find out how successful alumni were after graduation and ask current students how they feel about the school. Find out if the students think they are getting what they want out of their education. Other good advice is to look up the website for the school and see if they offer what your looking for, whether it be activities and clubs offered outside of class or checking out if they offer the field of study that you want to take up. It is also a good idea to take a tour of the campus that way you can see first hand what the college looks like and get familiar with the environment. While on the tour, ask the guide questions to get a better understanding of things or to clerify anything you don't understand. To make the most of the college experience three things are essential. First find the classes that you need and want to take. Second, go to class, you don't learn anything by skipping out. Third have a positive attitude and make friends, they can be helpful later down the road.

To choose the best college, one must assess the location and specialties of study that a certain college provides as well as understanding how to gain the most out of your college experience. In order to choose a college that someone will truly be ecstatic about, one must be aware of location factors that are preferable for them and those that are not. Looking over this list of preferable conditions and comparing them to the list of conditions that a college actually provides will enable one to make a more informed decision as to which college is the correct fit for them. When someone has a specific type of study to pursue, then that individual should choose a college that is famous for producing successful people in that type of study. Therefore, one can obtain a specialized program of study. Understanding how to gain the most out of college has to deal mainly with time management. A good idea is to not take on a full course load and to become involved in college activities and study groups. This way, one can have fun, hang out with friends, and still achieve good grades.

The best advice I can give is to go somewhere that feels right and fulfills all of your expectations/desires. Don't go somewhere because of someone else. Everyone has their own path to follow and has to do what's right for them, regardless of what others think or say. In choosing a major, you should go with something you can pour your whole heart into. Don't choose it just because there's a good market or a hefty paycheck involved. A career path isn't worth pursing if your heart isn't in it. As far as the social aspect of college, the best thing you can do is reach out and broaden your horizons, but make sure you stay true to yourself in the process and don't succomb to temptations that could lead you astray. A college education is a valuable asset, but it can be a meaningless waste of time and effort if you aren't serious about it. The education you receive from college is much more than the initial seed of classroom instruction. Life lessons are revealed and embedded in your memory, transforming the naive high school graduate into an experienced adult.

Keep your mind open. Your options are unlimited and it's all about finding the perfect fit for you. You are the key to your future and the only thing holding you back is yourself.

The search for the right college can a very difficult and overwhelming experience. The two most important things that the college of your choice should posess are your major, and comfortability. The college should most certainly have your intended major and you should also feel very comfortable on the campus. In order to make the most of your college experience you need to be outgoing and willing to do new things. College is a time to experiment and meet all kinds of new people. You need to "put yourself out there" from the moment you arrive on campus, and be willing to meet and talk to just about anyone.