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Dear High School Self, Don't be afraid to meet new people! Branch out, become an extrovert, because the more friends and acquaintances you have, the greater your experiences. You'll not only gain extra support, but you'll gain a whole new family away from home that will help you through your toughest times. They'll especially come in handy to study Chemistry with! Be brave and ask to sit with random people in the dining hall. You never know who you will meet and the great stories they'll tell. And for goodness sake, talk to your roomates in your apartment more. Yes, they may be very different from you, but they are nice people who can help you out whenever you need them. Most importantly enjoy your college life! Don't get me wrong, study for those Microbiology and Chemistry exams, but relax a little and have fun. Before you know it, college will be over and you'll miss it. Sincerely, Your Future Self

If I could talk to my high school senior self, I would say don't join any extra curricular activities during your first semester in college. I joined the university marching band and it really took up a lot of my free time. Talk to your advisor more . Start filling out more scholarships. Talk to your proffesors outside of class because they may come in handy for references for a job. Also go to the career and employment services to work on succeeding in a career.

I would encourage myself to work as hard as I could while I was in high school so that i could earn some scholarship money. I would also tell myself to break out of my box more than I did because it would have helped me socially and in the work place. Lastly, I would encourage myself to get involved in as many school activities as possible. The involvment would have helped me pass some time while getting some valuable lessons from my experiences.

The advice I would give myself if I could go back in time is to not procrasinate. I procrasinated so much in high school and I thought I could do the same thing when I came to college but that is not the case. The work just keeps piling up so you start to feel overwhelmed. Another piece of advice I would give myself is not to be scared to change your mind about what you want to do because it can change. I changed my major three times because I was not sure of what I wanted to do. I realized there is no rush though, as long as you find something that you love to do.

Hey Bre, I know you're tempted to make new friends and get involved in different activities, but remember they are not the reason you are going to college. Some people will try to tear you down even after you thought you could trust them. The most important thing is to stay focused on school and work your butt off so that you don't let yourself down. Believe me, I know. My first year was full of new acquantences and decisions that I'm still trying to make up for. Be wise, young one, and don't let distractions get anywhere near your education.

Last year I was one of those students who constantly thought about college. Everything from what my major was and what classes I was going to take to the volunteering I was going to be involved in and the clubs I was going to be a part of. What I didn't take into consideration was the amount of time that was available. If I could redo senior year I would remind myself that I don't have to be involved in everything in college like I did in high school. I would also obtain better study habits. I know everyone always says how much harder college is and how much more studying they had to do, but I didn't take them as seriously as I should of. I studied in high shool but not as much as I could have because I was smart enough I didn't have to. The times I did have to study, I did it without any problems. A former teacher of mine has actually asked me to come back and speak to her classes about how different it really is and how to survive in the college world.

I would tell myself that it is not as bad as you think! My advice is to get started right away and do not let anything stop you. The hardest thing is stopping and then trying to get bakc into the swing of it. Time will fly by if you start as sson as you graduate and before you know it you will be graduating. You will not be able to get very far without a college degree so it is worth is to put in the hard work and dedication. It does pay off in the end! Hang in there and keep focused. Keep God as your cornerstone and He will guide you and be with you every step. You can do it! you can do anything!

I would tell myself to go out and have fun, and not take things too seriously. However, don't let yourself goof off too much because you will have a lot of free time. Give yourself time to sleep, do homework, and study. There will be a lot of things to get involved in, and while it is great to get involved, it is also good to take time for yourself and give yourself down time. Don't push yourself too hard. Also, homesickness will come and go, but you will be fine and you can always visit home if you need to. Remember to call your parents and you will do fine! Lots of love from the future me! Erin

College is a whole different world especially when you are moving away from home and have now become responsible for all your own finances, cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. The first thing I would tell myself as a high schooler is to save, save, save. College is expensive, and if there is not enough money then that causes so much more stress than necessary especially when all those classes seem to have homework constantly piling up. I made the mistake of taking out a full loan my freshman year also. I would tell myself that I only need to take what is necessary. Just because that $3,500 was available to me does not mean I have to take it all. I could have a lesser amount of students loans if I would have known that. Studying is an important aspect of school, and I learned that the hard way unfortunately. I was straight A's in high school and did not have to try. Knowing how to study would have made my freshmen year of college a whole lot smoother for myself

Relax. You've made the right decision, prepared yourself the best you can so just embrace the day to day challenges as well as the adventures you will encounter. Things will work out for the best in the long run and you will grow up and mature; realizing everything you worked so hard on helped you navigate this period in your life. Yes, there may be a coach or professor who disappoints you but you will have the courage to grow from this. Not every adult in years is adult in maturity. Yes you will make some incredible friendships so treasure them and enjoy them. Take some time for yourself, welcome the calls from home and don't forget to set your alarm!

Every freshman should know that your first year shouldn't be taken for granted. Three important things to always be on top of are classes, time and your money. A social life comes after those three, and if you put it before those three things, then you're in trouble!

I would tell the high school version of me that I made the best decision by attending K-State and that, yes, I knew it would be a financial struggle, but every moment of it has been worth it. I would also give the advice to not live with who I thought to be my best friend. High expectations are held up to one another and you have a set image of how you think the other person is, when in reality, it's completely different.

If I could go back in time and inform myself of anything, it would be to heighten my dedication to my studies and not allow myself to become so easily distracted by all the excitement on campus. Keeping in mind the goal and reasoning for coming to college - because my 2nd semester went badly, I almost was kicked out. Your true friends will understand that you need to study differently, and just because it may seem like they're doing stuff without you, doesn't mean that they forget about you. Studies are what is most important - finishing your education. There will ALWAYS be time to have fun and hang out with friends or attend amazing on-campus activities, but if you choose to procrastinate your homework, do you honestly think you're going to have as much fun? Aside from that, I would also recommend to get closer to my professor's as soon as possible, instead of waiting until my last two years to do so - they are wonderful people, and love helping students. I wish I would have taken more advantage of that for all 4.5 years instead of the last 2 - good luck!

Trust your instincts and try everything. Regardless of the plan you have in your head for yourself things are most likely going to change. You are going to discover new experiences and new passions. You are going to make new friends and new memories. Have a dream and go for it. I have always been a proactive individual and had my entire college life planned out. I brought in over 30 credits and knew which courses I would be taking each semester. I then changed my major before I even left home. I am now a junior by credit, sophomore by year, freshman by study, on my fourth major, and will attend college an extra year. But, I am finally pursuing my dream and loving every second! It took me awhile to accept that I have over 50 credits that don’t go towards my major and that I wasted time and money. But, that's life. Know that you will have to go through a process to find what you truly love. College is not an end to the means. Work hard, but don’t stress out about not knowing what the future holds. Experience it.

If given the chance to go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, there are many things I would say. I would start by saying that joining the world as a new college student—with a whole new set of responsibilities—is both thrilling and frightening. Figuring out what you want to do is not always straightforward. Knowing what you like to do and the skills you have acquired will make the process much easier. Also, I would tell myself that what other people want you to succeed in is not always what you want for yourself. Although you want to please everybody, it is not always possible. People will ask many questions and give plenty of advice; listen to the advice and follow your own instincts. Remember, too often people are afraid of being wrong and end up missing an experience worth having. In short, I would say focus on what you love and remember that every mistake is a journey and a chance to learn something new.

You have to be willing to put yourself out there and network. College is all about networking and finding where your niche. Do not be afraid to show others the true you. College is about finding out who you truly are. Do not hesitate to get involved. Networking is done easiest by doing so. Take advantage of your opportunities. You will meet many intelligent people throughout college who will have the capabilities to help you advance and move forward toward achieving your goals. Also, do not fret the small stuff. I know you have been hearing it all throughout your life, but valuable information it is nonetheless. Things are not always going to go as planned and on occasion, you might miss handing in an assignment. But do not worry. You are going to make it just fine. Stay organized. Keeping a daily or weekly planner handy helps tremendously. And finally, do not forget to call home. I know that you are on your own now and you do not have mom and dad to remind you to do your homework, but it does help to check in and tell them how you are doing every once in a while.

Learn how to study man! You'll fail college if you don't know how to!

I would tell myself work harder in school and make sure my grades were good. Also I would've tried harder on my sports team and trained almost everyday that way I could allow myself to expand my chances of scholarships. Another thing I would've done was make sure i had planned where I was going for college and see what ways I could afford it. Last but not least I wouldn't have procrastinated about school, college, and many other things that were important or could impact my life.

If I had to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I could have easily given myself two days worth of advice about what college was going to be like. The first thing I would have told myself is that college is just like the last 12 years of school I passed. That every year gets harder and it is important to remember that. I would have told myself to make sure that you give yourself more time to study and do homework. I also would have told myself to allot more time to studying and less timeto hanging out with friends and having fun. You have to reach a happy medium with work and play. You definitley cant study to the point that you get overly stressed. Take breaks and give yourself a little bit of time to have fun. Do not procrastinate to the last minute to get assignments done! Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Whatever helps you to learn, do it . Lastly, remember that college is the most memorable and one of the most important time periods of your life. Enjoy it!

I wold tell myself to put more time into studies. Read more, go over notes, and take your time on witing notes. Talk to people more this way you get to know people better. By having more friends you have a more people to study with and also it is a little easier to talk to teachers. If you are having trouble with a class go to tutoring for help they always help with problems that you might. They can also help with a question that you might be having trouble with. They can also help with studying because sometimes going over notes and chapters just does not work. Always talk with an advisor or councilor to help with getting the right classes for the next sememster. Check your financal aid that way you can find out how much money you have for school. This way you can get more money if you need it.

I would tell myself to prepare for college with scholarships and talking to future professors that I might have at the college I'm going to. I would also tell myself to understand the importance of getting good grades the first semester and realizing the classes take more time to do well than high school classes did.

If I could give my (high school senior) self one piece of advice, it would be to make the most out of my high school experience. This includes getting to know my fellow peers and teachers on a deeper level and make connections that are lasting. In high school it is extremely easy to walk down the halls and unintentionally ignore someone you have never talked to, or even seen in your whole life. If you add up all of those people and multiply that number by 20, that gives you the amount of people you will never truly get to know at a major university like Kansas State. While it is basically impossible to know 20,000 peoples' life stories, the effort and attention given to those who you are able to get to know can be seen and spread, like a chain reaction. These bonds and friendships are nontangible things that should not be taken advantage of and will never be valued at a certain price. Making connections with people and wanting to share stories and feelings with others can truly be a learning experience and it ultimately helps you grow as an individual.

Sara, Don't sweat the small stuff. In one year, you won't care who was Homecoming Queen or that you got a B in Trigonometry. Keep learning. Keep reading. And don't gossip so much. It doesn't make you cool. Dream big! Don't be in such a hurry to have it all figured out. Ask questions. Carve your own path. Travel more. Stop worrying so much about what others think. Invest in your community. Take time to notice people. Give of yourself. Then give a little more. Take responsibility. It's your time now, so act like it. Stop procrastinating those scholarship applications. Easy on the loans. Give yourself some grace. You won't do it all perfectly and that is okay. Just be kind and honest. And stop worrying about boys. Listen to your parents. They know some stuff. And they love you. Treasure the last few days you live under their roof. Seriously. (Oh, and ask Mom to teach you to cook.) Above all, have faith. You're going to fall down some and you will get some scrapes along the way, but you will always get back up. Enjoy the journey, girlfriend, Me

to not be afraid. Most people are open to questions to help people get around. There are a ton of people in the same situation as you. Also, don't be afraid to sit next to someone in a lecture hall. Don't worry, every freshmen will become a Wildcat :)

I would tell myself so many things, but in the end there is really no way to completely prepare yourself for college because some things you can't learn until you actually go through them. However, I would offer a few important pieces of advice to myself to smooth the transition some. First, I'd tell myself that I need to make sure that the values I have as a person do not just disappear just because I have the freedom to do whatever I want now. Along with that, I'd remind myself that making good decisions leads to true happiness, but at the same time to enjoy the newfound freedom you now have in college. Second, I would make sure to not enroll in any 8:30 AM classes because I'm really not much of a morning person. Finally, I would say, "You will learn so much about yourself and who you really are deep down inside, you will make so many new friends, you will grow and change in many ways, but never lose what makes you who you really are, never lose "you" because that's the one thing you can never get that back."

If only I could go back in time to counsel my young arrogant self; my advice would be quite simple. To wait is a shame, regardless of cause, be it children or love, work or justice. - all are the same. Never put yourself aside and live for the moment, do what you know is right and not what you think you can get by with. No matter the situation, just have no fear, because everything is possible and it's gone in a flash. No matter the obstacle you will be great so don't procrastanate. You are much stronger than you could possibly realize at this point in your life so quit living for others and live for yourself.

Become friends with my advisior instead of ingoring her. Look into colleges and scholorships early on instead of waiting until I had graduated to start. take aptitude test in order to find more about what type of major i should enroll for and not just be undecisive until much more later on. I would make it clear that procrastinating is a terrible habbit and that it needs to be stoped before it can get in the way of finding oportunities. I would have try to go into summer bridge programms in order to know more about college life, style of learning from proffesors. Tell myself that study groups are a good way to find new connections and that it's a necessity if you plan on doing well on school. Tell myself that there are many oportunities if only you look for them, be more interactive and seek those oportunities before they are gone. Tell myself that there is not such thing as giving up, and that the effort you put into your school work will pay for itself later on it just has a slow start.

Sam, you need to develop better study habits. Studying the day of a test may have worked for you in high school, but college is something a lot bigger. Get some time management skills and take more college credits! It also wouldn't hurt to apply for more scholarships, but your resume would look better with some more community service and more As. Don't worry about girls; you'll find plenty at college, so focus on your studies right now! If you want a lot less stress in the future, take care of these tasks right now. Working at your job is a good way to make money, but you'll need to make a lot less if you do a lot better in school and get some scholarships! In a nutshell, Sam, you are doing good. However, you could be doing great. The more prep work you do, the easier your actual task is. Take good care of yourself, and try not to worry too much about college. P.S. It's a blast! :)

Carter! I am glad that you have put in your application for school, but maybe you should put your papers in a little earlier, like your parents have been telling you, so that you won't get bumped in housing or get squeezed out of a class that you would like to take. Being on time and even early does help. Now, your parents both have been telling you to go to summer school and get acustomed to the campus and grab some credits! Take the advice and go! Not only will you know where your classes for the school year are located, but you will be able to take advantage of the small summer class size and get some of your core classes out of the way. You will be a bit more accustom to college life and probably make some friends that are in your field of study. You won't have to listen to your parents droaning on about what you should be doing at this point! Remember to keep playing basketball to help relieve stress and to get to bed on time. Staying healthy is always a good thing. Have fun and relax! Future Carter

Learn how to be more outgoing and talkative! Take time for school group and social events that I never partook in due to being too shy quite and too uncomfortable around people I rarely talked to. I can't stress how much I regret not taking part of the social opportunities that were available to me just because I was too shy! It took me a long time to realize how much I missed out on by being so quiet all the time! The past 3 years I have been learning how to make friends and it is still difficult because of years of upbringing by people who didn't teach me to talk. I'm in my final years of school and there is only a few short months left of life before I enter the official adult world! Now I need to try hard to make free-time outside of class and homework to make friends and enjoy what should be the best years of my life. With the aid of scholarships I can spend less time worrying about money and more time partaking in school clubs and the social events a college student truly need to learn.

In high shool I was the typical jock who did what he could to continue to play sports. I had little confidence in my academic capability since I was told I had a memorization & speech problem and was placed in "handicap" classes from elementrary through middle school. Now, after earning my Bachelors, Masters, and working towards my Doctorates I would tell him you have the intelligence just like anyone does to go far in life. Books & classes aren't obstacles, their evidence-based situations/scenarios/truths about how life came to be and is today. The only way to realize this is to step outside with a book because a classroom or library makes you feel like these are the only places you need to know this information. You learn best through real life experience, mind-mapping, and repitition. How you made it through highschool will not work in college. You will get a 2.0 that way like I did and then realize you have to grow up. Do everything in life in moderation. Dedication will always get you father than intelligence. Don't be afraid to talk to your professors, they will bring you far.

The most helpful advice that I could give to myself is to ask questions. I was fairly clueless as far as college life, financial aid, and the transfer hours. However instead of asking someone to try and get and understanding of all the different aspects of the transition from High School to college, I felt that the questions I wanted to ask were stupid so i shied away from asking. This was a mistake. There is no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to things as serious as continuing you're education. Don't be afraid to ask questions and the transition to college life will be a lot easier.

First off, let me just say that what you think is hard now or important will mean hardly anything to you once you get to college. All of that high school drama is just that and nothing more. You will find a mix of mature and genuine people who do not just look out for themselves, but will be there to help you as well if you are in need. Don't let comments bring you down, because in the end, it is ultimately up to you and the choices you make. These choices can and will influence how others see you, and you will do better in school if you make the choices you think are right instead of going along with the crowd. Other then that, just enjoy yourself and have fun. High school doesn't last forever, but by the end if you work hard you will be prepared for that next step.

As a current college student, I would first tell myself about the abundance of scholarships that are given more to freshman or first time college students. Colleges and universities have better financial packages for these students and being that I came out with a 4.2 GPA; I would have still had the opportunity to go to a four-year institution without any financial concerns. The second thing I would tell myself would be to only take courses at a technical college that you definitely know will transfer. Although I enjoyed my technical college experience, I should have been certain about which school I would be transferring to and their transferring credits’ list. I took several courses that just became electives at certain colleges. In the end, I can only make do with the future which will still allow me to become a future educator. I still look forward to completing my college degrees and becoming successful. In the meantime, I have advised future high school seniors and graduates to make sure they do not have these same or similar issues in transitioning and beginning college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school , I would advise myself not to procrastinate about my future. I would remind myself that I have always had a passion for cars and knew that i wanted to work on and customize them. I would tell myself no matter how hard life gets always pray to God and have faith in Him. Also to have faith in His plan for your life even though you may not always see the big picture , just remember He does. Knowing what i know now i would start college that first fall and jump right into the Automotive curriculum instead of taking Industrial maintenance classes. However I would let myself know that I finally do get on track and start Automotive in the fall of 2010 and will graduate in the summer of 2012. Man that sure will be a happy day!

I would advise myself by saying, There is being financially smart, and then there is being downright afraid. I attended JCCC because it saved me money, but mostly because I was afraid to leave home. Take chances you know would make you happy. Take your grades more seriously, as well as the ACT. Stop acting like this is your last year until freedom, its the last year you have to be a kid and enjoy all your friends right next to you. College is too important for the average person to flunk out and party all the time. Take it seriously as well. On a personal standpoint I would tell myself, to not let the girl go. It only got more complicated once she left. Apply for scholarships like this one, there are people out there who want to help you. You are being too proud for your own good and you need to shut up and accept some help if it's there. Trust in God, learn to let go doubts, to let go worries, and trust that as long as you believe and follow Him things are going exactly as He intended for them to go. God Bless.

If I could go back to my senior year in high school, I would tell myself to be more prepared for college then what I was. I would tell myself to be more on top of all the scholarship advantages then I was. Also to make the time to do the community service hours that were required for the scholarships. I would tell myself to be prepared to do the certain things on your own. That college life is way different than high school. The high school life there are still people guiding you on which road to take, as in college the decision on which road to take is all up to you. If I could go back to myself in high school and tell myself this, I believe that I would be more prepared for the steps I have to take now.

If ii could go back and I talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would tell myself to look for more scholarship outside of school to help pay for what is not covered by school scholarships. Also I would tell myself to work on saving money and getting a job on campus so that I could have spending money and money to help pay for what was left after scholarships and loans.

I would say to my high school self, slow down. You don't need to rush through college. As you begin your freshman year, choose undecided and figure some things out. Take classes in different departments, join clubs, apply for more scholarships. There is no reason for you to get ahead of yourself. You should take all the time you need. The only thing waiting for you is more responsibility. Take time to figure out your passions and what is driving you and choose a major that fits. Please understand you do not have to settle for a major, or a job that you don't like. You have the ability now to determine the freedoms you will have later. Take things in stride. Make sure you take time to meet with your advisor and other campus staff. They will be your greatest asset if you let them be.

I would tell myself to work hard and take classes that challenge you. Learn as much as you can in high school, it will make things easier. Pay attention to your teachers and the advice they try to give you. They are not just telling you stuff to hear themselves speak. Try to have good study habits and surround yourself with positive people. Write for scholarships and do internships and volunteer for as many community projects as you can. Networking can help you meet people that can possibly help you later on in life. No matter what work hard keep your head up, and no matter how hard school gets, keeping trying and you will reach your goals.

There's really only one piece of advice I have for you as you're graduating high school and leaving for college. This is a tough time for anyone; leaving all the people you've known as you grew up, but believe me, you aren't alone. No matter what you think, you have people who love you. These people want to help you, so don't forget to ask! Always ask for help when you need it.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not worry. College life is supposed to be fun and a great way to make friends. Being you is the best way. Not only do you meet people that will be your friends for the rest of your life, but those relationships help you to grow as a person. Rely on those friends that you make, your gut instinct in people is awesome, just learn to be more open with them. They will back you up. Being unable to share your thoughts, hopes, and dreams with anyone will close off your natural love of people. Trust is your best ally; continue to use it and many opportunities will come to you.

I would tell myself to soak it up. Every last ounce. I can't believe how fast this year has flown by. I would also advise myself to be more outgoing with clubs and be more involved in my classes. Kansas State is really great about getting students involved with different programs and I wish that I would have taken advantage of some of those opportunities and used them to get to know more people and network more with people of like interests. I would also warn myself to prepare for "actual" studying. It took me a long time to learn how to study and buckle down and I wish I could go back and force myself to be a better student. Lastly, I would give myself encouraging pats on the back and hugs and remind myself that I can do it. It was quite a journey this first semester, but I have learned and grown so much. I love being a student at Kansas State University. I now see why everyone refers to Manhattan, Kansas as Man-happiness, Kansas, because it's the most magical, wonderful, beautiful place in the world.

College is a transition period from child to adult. Kansas State University helped make that transition as painless as possible, and gave me a safe environment in which to explore the plethora of career options available. When I first came to K-State, I had no idea what to do with my life. It was my first time back in the United States for an extended period; I didn't know anyone, and I didn't know much about living without my family. Through K-State I found a family away from home that was willing to accept me as I am, support me in difficulty and share in my joys. I grew up as an expatriate in a Third World country, and if I learned anything living there, it is that education is one of the most important things that can be offered to a young person. It gives them the ability to support themselves and improve their quality of life. Because of my college experience, I have a sound base of support that allows me to pursue my passions and stand up for what I believe. K-State helped me do this, and I will never forget it.

“The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.” - Tom Bodett. I have learned more in my last two years in college than I learned in the entirety of my high school education. These last two years I have learned, laughed, cried, and experienced more life than I ever dreamed possible. I have learned that life does not happen in the planned events, it happens in the little moments that catch you by surprise; and that college is more than just school its also a lifestyle. That some lecture halls are just distant echos, and that books are required for a reason. That no matter how big small, or messy this world becomes, what is needed and what is important is always the same. I would not trade the experiences I have encountered for anything in the world. Here I have met my best friends, gained knowledge and experience, and lived my life the way I have wanted. College is the combining of school and life. What I learn here I will use for the rest of my life.

Before I began college I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life or who I wanted to be. My experience in college shaped my life. I have goals and ambitions now, and plan to continue my career by pursuing graduate education. My experience in college cemented my moral center, personal values and philosophical beliefs. I cannot think of another time in my life that has influenced me as much in such a sort time.

My college experience has been wonderful. I love living in the dorms and meeting new people. Attending Kansas State University was a huge step in my life. It has helped me mature and start making important disicions for myself. Coming from a small community and a small high school KSU has really opened my eyes and my mind to new ideas, techniches, and views. Since coming to KSU I have become more independant, confidant, and welcoming to new situations. I am now more comfortable with my self and my ideas when I am thrown into a new situation.

I have gained knowledge about the world around me and how it works. The classes have shown true that in school, as with the real world, a person will reap what they sow. School has helped me with both being mature and responsible.

Since I come from a small community, K-state is definitely the right school for me. I have attended there for less than a year and absolutely love it. As I have stated before the faculty is great and even though communication isn't the greatest sometimes they are always willing to help out. I really like that I can be involved in a lot of activities and have really enjoyed making some wonderful friends. I went into K-State thinking about pursuing my law degree in the future, but I have now changed my mind. Now I want to do something even better. I want to work as a diplomat, in the United Nations, or some other agency. I am currently pursuing my political science degree with a secondary degree in international studies and a minor in leadership studies. I have really enjoyed my time so far and in the process I am learning so many things about myself that I know will help me to become a better leader in the future. I am truly proud to call my home Kstate and would recommend that other people come to this wonderful university as well.

So far, my college experience has been great! I've gotten so much of it already and continue to learn and grow each day. The classes in the field I have been studying have been most valuable to me because they are what I want to study and what I enjoy learning about. What is so incredible is that I am so engaged in my classes that I did not miss a single class, even when I was sick! My work in the classroom is unbelievably important to me. The atmosphere here at Kansas State University is also unbelievable for a "big" college. Going from one end of campus where all the stadiums are to my dorm room and all of my friends on the other end makes for an incredible amount of activities. The first week of school was really when I knew I was at the right college; having a welcoming watermelon feed out on the animal sciences building lawn was a perfect start to an amazing year. And so far, it HAS been amazing and I can't wait for this next semester to start.