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I would tell myself: "Make sure you experiment know what peer pressure is like. Be comfortable saying 'No' and knowing your limits because alcohol will be around you at some point. Also, make sure you don't rely on teachers to continuously remind you of assignments and push you to get things done. Late homework - no such thing, late to class- too bad, missed a test- no make up. Sounds like a dog-eat-dog world, but it's not that bad. Just motivate yourself, and get involved with at least one thing. Make sure you can balance work and school, but make room for a social life. And lastly, have fun, it will be something like you've never experienced before."

Joe, Don't be afraid to make friends. From this side of the spectrum, I can honestly say that those friendships that actually mattered from high school will not suffer if they aren't constantly cultivated. When you come home on break and see them, it will be like you haven't spent a minute apart. Branch out. There are cool people at college that will make you a better person. Make sure you realize what is important to you now. Everything will be pulling for your attention and time. You have to choose what you're all about.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are many things I would say. I would tell myself to study as hard as possible because compared to high school, college courses are very different and much more challenging. I would also tell myself not to worry because if I put my mind to it, I can get through it. I would also say that college is very diverse and people change, but people's opinions matter and you should accept them for who they are. Being in college is a great experience because many different people bring about many different perspectives to one concept and you are able to learn much more than what your professors teach.

Don't take life so seriously, and don't stress about about this transition. It's just the next step in your life that could possibly change your life forever, and the way it's looking now, it will definitely change your life for the better. Be open to people and their personalities. Be open to the places and possibilities. Just remember to be yourself and don't be afraid to let yourself shine. People will want to be around you and you'll automatically weed out the phonies. You'll make some amazing friends who double as study buddies. And while having people by your side throughout the first year will be nice, remember your independence. You have it now, so take it and run! Don't be afraid to try new things, or take a random class that has nothing to do with your major! I know it all seems a bit overwhelming right now, but just take it one day at a time. You'll make it, i promise. :]

I would have recommended to myself to start out at a community college and do all the general education credits that I could and then transfer to ISU. I would have invested much more time in doing my homework and projects the first year, rather than being so distracted by all of the fun stuff. I'd recommend taking out financial aid as I went, rather than trying to pay out of pocket for the first two years by also working a full time job. I'd also have spent more time my senior year in high school applying for scholarships. Our high school didn't emphasize how much college would cost and since I had a good GPA and was fairly involved I believe had I known, I could have gotten quite a bit of my college paid for. I would also invest time in applying for scholarships at the beginning of every semester.

Knowing what I know about college life now I would go back to my high school senior year and give myself a lot of advice and information that I did not have. I would advice myself to take harder classes. Senior year is always known as the year to slack off and relax, most students including myself, take a lighter course load filled with the easier classes. Transitioning into college requires that you have a high work ethic because it is not as structured as it was in high school. You have a lot of freedoms that where not there in high school, no one is forcing you to go to class or do your homework, you have to want it for yourself. By taking harder classes in high school my work ethic would have been higher than what it was and my transition into college classes would have been a lot easier than what it was. I would also advice myself not to worry about picking a major while I was applying to schools. There is plenty of time to take general courses and discover what you want to do with your life.

If I could look back and talk to my senior self, I would tell her lots of things. I would tell her to keep up with her schoolwork, and not let her grades falter. She needs to learn wha her teachers are trying to teach her. She needs to listen to her parents and work harder. And SAVE HER MONEY! I would also tell her to not be afraid of moving, the friends she will make are great people. Don't worry. Everything will work out! Just save yur money! You will need it!

You really do not need to bring many clothes. You will not use all of them and the more you bring the more you have to spend on washing them. It can get to be pricey if you bring alot of clothes. Make sure you dont keep in touch with your family too much but still call and talk to them because you will miss them but if you talk to them too much then you will get even more homesick. Keep up on your studies and do stay up late its really bad for your body. But most of all make the most of your experience and enjoy it!

I would tell myself to get a better grip on the whole financial aid process. Because I was a student at the Upward Bound Math and Science program for four summers, which is a summer enrichment program for high school students accelerated in math and science, I knew what it was like to live in the dorms, interact with others students, and how a typical lecture would run. Through the two years that I have attended college, I have lost about $3000 in scholarship money for not being an expert in the topic. Therefore, I would have told myself to attend more informational meetings, as well as speak with the high school counselors more often.

Finish school and go to college now

I would tell myself to have fun. When I first got to college, I was so set on doing well that I hated my first semester of college. I went home almost every weekend, and didn't make any friends. Now that I have let myself have fun, while still staying focused on my studies, I enjoy college so much more. My grades are actually improving now that I enjoy being here. College is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and you need to embrace every single moment of it. Having fun doesn't mean going out and partying. It can be something as simple as going bowling, or to the local dollar theater with some new people. If you don't experience all there is to experience with college, you won't get the best education out of your years spent there either. You don't want to spend $30,000 and not even remember half of the time you spend at the University you attended, or remember any of the information you crammed at your late night study sessions. There is so much more to this awesome experience than studying. Enjoy yourself.

I would tell myself to take as many college classes that my high school would offer as possible. Comming into ISU with a leg up on general electives gives you more flexibility in planning your classes in the future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that there isn't a choice in the matter. I would make it mandatory to go to college. When you are a high school senior, you tend to listen to your peers and/or yourself to determine what is good for you. Sometimes you really do not have anyone to help you out. Having college be mandatory would only benefit you in the long run. You would have a degree, which would get you a better paying job, and you wouldn't have to worry about a career again. Even if you got married and had kids and wanted to be a stay at home mom, you would always have something to fall back on. You would have a college degree under your belt. College is the best choice for anyone exiting high school.

I would have finished out my AP classes and received college credit. I also would have gotten more involved in community organizations and volunteering.

Balance is undeniably most important, both as a high school senior and as a college student. Regardless of everything else, I wish I would have know to strike a clear balance between academics, activities, and spending time with friends. It's important to not try to "get by" simply because the degree to which you have to try in college is directly related to how much you learned in high school. Just as important is not overexerting yourself. Make sure you find somewhere between worrying about everything and worrying about nothing. Essentially everything else I wish I would have known as a senior is truly minor in comparison: you probably don't need as big of a meal plan as you think, living with a random roommate is a toss-up, planners are for everyone, not just overachievers, living on your own doesn't mean you have to break the rules you used to have, I could go on and on. School is important. Fun is important. I wish I would have known that neither is more important than the other.

Keep in contact with those you want to keep in your future life. Many of your friends from high school will fall out of touch with you and that's life. There are so many more people out there in the world that you are bound to make new friends. Make sure you keep on top of your school work. Your academic career is more important than going out with friends. There will be plenty of time to have fun. Do not overwhelm yourself with classes and extracurricular activities to the point that you are not happy. Try to schedule one time during the week where you just relax and get away from anything that has to do with school, like having a movie night or go laser tagging. Remember that no matter what the decisions you make are your family and true friends are there for you no matter what...

I would tell myself that I really, really, need to step it up in school. Think about my family and strive to be better in school. Make sure not only better in school but a better person period. Try to do the best I can in everything. I would also give scholarship advice. I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible because college costs a lot. I didn't realize it back in high school but I sure realize it now. I would remind myself that sometimes you don't always get a second chance. I would also remind myself to keep people around me who wanted to succeed as well so I wouldn't be placed in the wrong crowd. I would tell myself that the hard work starts now. No more procrastination, and more sense of urgency. Last but not least, I would tell myself always remember to enjoy life to the fullest.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get more involved with activities in the community and in the school, because that's the best way to meet people I would never have met before and do something I've never done before. I would also tell myself that moving to a different city is an amazing transformation that will help make me into the person that my friends, my family, and myself would be proud of. Another piece of advice I would give to myself would be to not sweat the little things, such as the cost of attending college or if I would survive in a large university. The last, and most important, piece of advice I would give to my past self is: "Have no regrets. Live for each moment as if it were your last moment on Earth. And plan for the future in broad terms, because you may, and will, change during the next four years and life as you know it now won't be the life you'll be living then."

College is based a lot on test grades; one bad score effects your grade in the class because there aren't as many other assignments. And in order to do well on those tests you need to you your readings. So as much as they may be boring or time consuming, DO THE READING! Also try not to stress as much. Yes there will be times when you'll have multiple tests at one time, but freaking out about them doesn't help you study any better. And it won't matter how much you study if you're too tired to understand the question at the time of the test. So while it may seem like you need to pull all nighters to study get some sleep too! Everything else just seems to fall into place.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself that high school is not like college at all. I would say that the classes are harder and there is far more homework than there was in high school. I would also suggest applying for more scholarships; college is expensive! I would tell myself to work more during the school year and the summer because money goes fast in college. You do not realize how fast it goes until there is not much left in your account. Another thing I would tell myself is to get into some sort of exercise routine, and to stick with it. It is so hard not to sit around and eat junk food. But, most of all, I would tell myself to not stress out over little things. There is a lot to worry about in college, but if you stress out over every little thing, you will not get anywhere.

I would tell myself three things about college life: study hard, don't worry about making friends, and weekends aren't like everyone says they are. The first part, study hard, would have been really helpful for me to hear in high school. During that time in high school, I didn't have to study a whole lot to get straight A's in most of my classes. But now, in college, I was taught that lesson in a very hard way. The second part, don't worry about making friends, would have been a really nice thing to hear from myself. I knew that when I got to college, after graduating from high school, I would make friends, but I was scared to what the income would be. I had recently lost two of my best friends, and wa still fragile from that hardship. The last part, the weekends, would have put my mind at ease. In high school, everyone says that college is about school during the week, and drinking on the weekends. Being me, I was nervous since I had never drank at all. But now I know that you don't have to worry about it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and prepare myself for a better transition to college I would have much to say. I would begin by convincing myself to use a planner, because not using one will kill you in college. I would also show myself how to better organize homework and time manage my activities. My second piece of advise would be to open up to people more, it was very hard for me to make friends in high school, and not knowing how to make friends in college is difficult. Without friends in college it will be hard to succeed. I would also warn myself that it will be hard to make friends who don't party, because I was not prepared for that. My last piece of advise would be to keep an open mind. I would have never imagined wanting to go into materials engineering if I stuck to what I thought in high school. Not looking at other opportunites shuts many more down that you will have wished you hadn't turned away.

I know there are many things I'd tell myself if I could go back in time. There's the obvious like study hard and don't party but that applies to every college student. As a senior I knew that I would be paying for college on my own, so things are a bit different for me. Think outside the box. There are many paths that can take you to where you want to end in life. You don't have to follow the norms of college; graduate, and then go straight to work. For example, the military is very helpful with getting a degree, you would just have to start school a semester behind every one else. Be wise with your money. I know every college kid comes to appreciate a dollar but for me it would've been good to know how hard it'd be to come by. Scholarships are hard to get because you're not a minority. The government won't help because according to your parents' taxes, they have enough money to help you with the costs of college. Work hard now and save your money because little bits can add up.

If I could go back in time to tell myself something that would of helped me be more prepared for college, it would be a few things. I would tell myself to look closely at the colleges I wanted to go to just to see if they have my major. Instead of just randomly selecting a college that doesn't have my major and now having to go for what is second best or closest to what my major involves. Second thing that I would tell myself is learn good study habits now instead of in college. In college a person needs to study double the hours spent in class and not having those study habits hindered me a lot my first semester. Third thing would be find a good group of friends that share your interest and values. Forth thing I would tell myself is that even though mommy and daddy are not there to wake you up, you still need to get up for class. Finally, I would tell myself to learn how manage my time because in college there a lot of free time and if not used in a productive way, it can hinded you.

Transitioning to college life is a major change in a young person's life. There are several things that I have learned since being in college. In regards to how to handle your classes; I think it is very important to build a relationship with your professors. Having that relationship will help you more than you know. Something that will enrich your college experience is making friends to share your experience with. Join clubs to find friends that are interested in similar things as you. Finally, you shouldn't be afraid of taking risks. Choose a career that you know will fulfill you and don't worry about whether or not you've made the wrong choice. Just follow your gut, it will rarely steer you wrong. There are many opportunities that present themselves to you at college. Don't be afraid to ceize those opportunities even if they require a lot of hard work. Sometimes the things that you dream about require a lot of hard work to attain. Good luck.

Looking back on what I know now, I would tell myself one simple phrase, "You are not your GPA., nor are you your resume." In high school, all I worried about were the activities I was in and the grades I got, for the simple reason that I wanted to look good on paper. However, coming to college, I have grown as a person, and I have learned that although activities and grades are still very important, there are other skills acquired in college that matter as well. For instance, the art of holding a good, theoreticaldiscussion is not looked at by employers. Neither is the ability to comfort a brokenhearted friend, nor the ability to get dressed in thirty seconds flat before a class. However, the abilities I have acquired here will help me for the rest of my life, in every aspect. If they don't help me, at least I have the wonderful memories of how I learned them and who helped me along the way. I want my high-school self to know that the most important things in life cannot be read nor typed, but rather experienced and cherished.

I would start by saying calm down. Although everything seems confusing and stressful, it will all work out. Get involved in as many things as you can and enjoy every minute you have with your friends. Soon you will leave everyone in this town and start a whole new life. Study hard and put your everything into your classes. Don't slack and I cannot stress that enough. Start scholarships and other forms as early as possible because putting everything off till the last minute is the worst thing you can do, and I say this from experience. Learn to put yourself out there and do things out of your comfort zone. Overall, make the most of your last year. Be serious but don't forget to have fun. This is the last "easy" year you will get so make the most of it.

After now being in college for a semester, going away to college is a must. You should not try to breeze through your senior year but continue to concentrate on your school work. Look at many different colleges even ones that you are unsure about. The first semester is tough because it seems like you have so much free time. Don't let that fool you and study as much as you can. Keep on top of your grades. Also, ask for help if you need it. There are many programs and professors that are more than willing to help you. I could not wait to come home to see old friends but soon realized I missed my college friends as I had begun a new life.

Dear Past Me, (Senior in High School) First of all relax! Everything is going to be okay. I know right now that you are feeling very stressed about trying to make the right decisions about your future. Do not worry yourself about whether you picked the right college, or the right major, or the right residence hall. Remember who you are. When you get to college, it will be a new and exciting adventure to start off the rest of your adult life. It will be scary, but you are a strong person who has never turned away from facing a challenge head on and working hard until success is reached. Keep your head held high and open yourself to all that college has to offer. Become involved in anything that sounds like fun, but don?t overwhelm yourself, sleep is a precious commodity in college. Make it your goal to get to know as many people as possible- you will meet some lifelong friends in college. My most important piece of advice is to just be you. Work hard, have fun, smile, laugh, and call your mother! Love you lots! The Amazing and Awesome Future You

As a senior in high school, I was very anxious about my grades and raising my class rank in order to graduate with honors. I worked very hard, as hard I could have, and got a 4.0 easily. However, now when I look back on my senior year I realize how much I missed because I was so concentrated on studying. If I could tell my senior self anything, I would tell her to keep working hard, but don't forget to spend time with friends and to really enjoy your last year of high school. It goes by fast and you will regret it next year when you do not have these milestone opportunites. I would also tell her to not let her anxiety get the best of her. Senior year should be the best year of your high school career, but that is only possible if you let it.

If I had the oppertunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be more studious. Since being at college I have learned to read things in adanced, take time on homework and study more than just the day before. If new these things in high school, my grades probably would have been a lot better senior year, and college would not have been such a shock. Another thing I would tell myself as a senior, would have been to be more responsible for myself, so that once was on my own, I would know how to do my own laundry and cook for myself. Finally I would have told myself to apply for college earlier than I origionally did, because my chances of getting into my desired university would have been greater.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to prepare for a life altering event. Be prepared for the possibility of living with a total stranger and all of the quirks and habits that come with them. The people you will meet will have a great significance in your journey through college. Don't be so eager to fit in that you fall victim to peer pressure. There is always the possibility that something you do could come around and hurt you and your reputation in the end. More advice would be to actually attend lectures and do the required coursework. Some classes may seem easy but reality will hit you fast once you get a bad grade on your first exam. Have time to relax and enjoy college but never put your studies "on the back burner." Make time in your schedule to study. You will never have as much free time as you will in college. The only issue is how you use it. That is the advice I would give myself if I could go back in time.

Knowing what I know now, I would have only gone to one year at a community college and then transfered to a state university. I have my AA and my AS from a community college and this is my 5th year of college but it seems that I am even farther behind the juniors in my class. I also transfered from a smaller university to a bigger one, and I miss the smaller university more each day. While there are more activities and social events at this university I am having a very hard time making friends because there are just so many people on this campus that I am not closly knit to a group. On top of transfering from a community college to a small university to a big university, I did not look to closely at my transcript and new graduation requirments and have had to spent the last year trying to catch up with the juniors in my class even though I am a senior. I feel frustrated that even with 6 years of college I will still need to go to graduate school in order to practice physical therapy.

First off, I would tell myself to keep taking math because there is a lot you can forget in one year! Besides that, college is not a huge change from high school so there is no need to stress as much. There is a lot more free time, so try to get your homework done so you can have more time to enjoy college. That first week keep your door open so you can meet people on your floor, not only will you meet great people to hang out with and eat dinner together, you might also meet future roommates and life- long friends. Also, don't worry about being involved in everything. College has a lot to offer but don't feel like you need to be in everything that you were in high school, choose a few things you really love and find clubs and other things like it. You can always join something else if you find out it is something you no longer enjoy. Other than that, enjoy your senior year and start getting excited for college. It's a time where you will grow and really become who you are. Good Luck!

If I could go back to my high school self, I would tell myself to take as much college credit courses my high school had to offer. I noticed that some of the classes ISU offers are the same or very similar to the classes my high school offered. I did take college/AP in high school, but could have taken more. The opportunity of getting ahead in college and even saving money when taking college classes in high school is one every student should be aware. Not only do these courses count toward college credit, but by taking them in high school, it allows you to register for new or "out-of-the-ordinary" courses in college. I don't regret anything I did in high school to prepare for college, but I do sometimes wish I could have taken more AP courses, so instead I tell my high school friends and family about college/AP classes so they can be well prepared for college.

This question is one I can now in later life answer with conviction. As a young college student, I quit because the stress was too great and I did not know which direction to go in my studies. Now there are broad liberal arts degrees in which one may study a great variety of subjects , not just one or two main areas. It is possible to work part time and attend college part time, even though this may take longer to obtain one's degree. Rather than give up and quit, regretting the decision the rest of one's life, and having limited job opportunities, I would counsel any young student who is struggling to cut back to a couple of classes but to continue pursuing that college degree. I will graduate this May at age 60 and have never been happier in my life about any decision than returning to complete my education. There are also on-campus tutoring sessions for students struggling with difficult classes. These are taught by students and are affordable and a good use of time. Often another student is able to get a point across better than an instructor. Today's options are limitless!

I would tell myself to go talk to the quiet girl down the hall. I discovered we have the same taste in movies, books, and love of junk food. We helped each other relax and enjoy the new experiences college had to offer. We are now best friends and roommates. I would not forget to mention trying new clubs or sports. It is a great way to meet people you would not otherwise get the chance to become friends with. As important as school is, it is the friends that you make along the way that really make college one of the best times of your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would encourage myself to not ever give up. A dream can be achieved by breaking it up into steps, or goals that include short, mid-range and long term goals. In the meantime, my self esteem should not be determined by a lack of degree because knowledge is continual like breathing. Remain open to learning opportunities whenever and wherever you may be. A humble spirit also allows you to remain open to learning. Learn to discern when a door is closed or whether resourcefullness is neccessary. Find others who have achieved what you desire and let their stories inspire and encourage you; avoid those who would critisize you for wanting to "be white"- education does not belong to any particular race! And finally, don't forget to encourage and help others who may be afraid of failure (like yourself) or don't quite know where to begin.

The first thing I would make sure that my high school self would know would be to appreciate having your family around before you go to college. There's nothing like having that support system and getting home cooked meals every night. I would also encourage myself to look for scholarships outside of the university itself, because Iowa State does not provide scholarships except based on financial need. I would also say try to make friends in your dorm, because it's convenient and they can be like your family, especially your freshman year. Try and contact older students in the major you are interested in for academic advice, because advisers do not always have the time to be really helpful when it comes to that. Also, make sure to apply to the Honors Program at ISU, because that is something that will open up many doors for the future.

I would tell myself to breathe. I was very stressed when I came into college and I didn't get to enjoy my first two years. I learned to enjoy it, and think of it as my job, what I want to be doing. I would have gotten into lab work along-side my professors a lot sooner also. But I am happy with the way that things have turned out. I have enjoyed my adventure at ISU!

I am currently a junior and have learned a great deal from my education, but know that I have learned more from my experiences. I have learned that life is not always what it seems to be, and more importantly that life is not always fair. You will always deal with people that you may not like nor get along with, but that is the way of the world. Those are key things that you should definitely know entering college. Always put school first regardless of temptations or whether you know what you want to do after college. Entering college I was not sure what I wanted to do, and even as a Junior I am still not entirely sure. Always remember, do not get discouraged if you are undecided about what to do with your life. It is completely natural. If you can take this advice to heart it will make your transition from highschool to college much easier. Lastly, do not take your time in college or your education for granted. As a freshman, I am not sure if I would have taken to heart what I am telling you, but believe me it will make sense eventually.

I would tell myself to enjoy every minute of college. Don't be afraid to meet new people and take the classes that simply interest you. I'd have to tell myself to explore all the opportunities college life has to offer. College isn't only about education, it's about living a life too. I'd say study hard and get involved. I'd also make sure I knew that it's important to keep a balance. I would tell myself not to jam pack the class and work schedule because it's important to get a good amount of sleep. Really, I'd tell myself to be prepared to grow, explore, experience, and change in ways you never imagined. Be prepared to learn about new cultures and meet people from all over the world. Be prepared for making friends that will become your family.

The first piece of advice I would give myself is to visit all potential colleges, because I only visited two and I ended up choosing a school that I did not end up liking. I would also tell myself to meet new people and get involved in extracurricular activities right away, because I struggled a lot my first year since I did not do either of these things. I would also prepare myself for certain things that take place in college, like parties for instance. I would tell myself to be smart, sensible, and stand up for I think is right. Another thing I would prepare myself for is the amount of studying I would need to do. School came easy to me in high school, but college level courses require much more extra time. I might also recommend taking as many college credits in high school as I can, because it is really helpful entering college a little bit ahead.

To not be so set on a certain type of college...especially choosing by location. I thought I would only attend a school in the BIG city but now that I am a student at ISU ..in a very small city...I am SO SO SO thankful. I love it.

I would advise myself to choose a major outside the field of Liberal Arts. The classes were amazing ways to experience the world in a new way, but the job opportunities as a graduate are bleak.

The best advice that I could give myself would be time management. This is not like high schools where you can get your homework done quickly, but you need to spend time on it! Take advantage of those free blocks of time between classes. If you focus and work on reading and assignments everyday then you will be able to stay on top of everything in your classes. Once you fall behind you never truly catch up.

Start developing study habits now. The better you develop your study habits now, the more they'll carry over to college. I myself didn't study a whole lot in high school and when i got to college, i had a pretty hard time on tests for a while, before i figured out what kind of studying worked best for me.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there are many things I would tell myself. First, look more closely at the acedemic ratings of the college I am planning on attending. Second, Apply for more scholarships. I am facing a lot of difficulty by lacking money. Financial aid and Part time jobs can only ammount to so much. If I could do it over again I would HIGHLY reccommend taking more college credit in high school. The community college credit that I did take in high school put me one step ahead of everyone else in my classes. I also feel like I learn more in a community college because you get more of a one on one focused learning approach. Lastly, I would tell myself to go to a private college. I think that there is the one one one focused learning there but the professors are better educated.

I would have tried harder in my last year of high school. I also would have taken more interesting and challenging classes my freshman year of college and done more activities and clubs.

Danielle, don't be afraid to be yourself and do exactly what you want. You may be nervous those first couple of weeks, but open up and you'll realize that you'll meet the friends of a lifetime. Don't be afraid to speak your mind and don't worry so much what others may think about you because college is a time to experience life. School is very important and don't forget to focus on your studies, but at the same time try not to get too stressed about it all. You know you'll survive and make it through. Enjoy your weekends and breaks back at home because your family supports you so much. Don't forget to ask how they're doing and remember that it's not just all about you. Think about the actions you take and how they will impact your future. Just remember your dad's words, "Play hard but study hard," and those will get you through your college career.