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I believe that sticking to your morals and beliefs is a very helpful but hard thing to do. You control your actions so think about the responsibilities before you act. Self-discipline is a must. Stay focused. Study habits are very important and do not stress over the little things. Study whenever you can. Do not relax too much and take care of your health. Do your homework and do not slack off just because some of the homework is optional. Do not give into the peer pressures of others. Be proud to call yourself a Christrian. Read your Bible and pray at college even if you feel like no one else is. Believe in yourself. God only gives us what we can handle.

If I could go back and talk to my younger self as I was making the college choice I would only have a few words to say, considering I have no regrets. I would remind my younger version to send the application in early for a chance to receive a bigger scholarship since I had missed the early date. I would reassure her to not be afraid, to think before she leaps, to follow her heart, and to not worry about peer pressure, since she will be able to handle it fine. Everything happens for a reason; each decision will lead to a learning experience to add to that toolbox we need to be successful. Stay positive, never give up, and use stress and hard work to her advantage to reach the top. If my younger self stays true to who we are as I have done, then she will meet with the same happiness that I have gained.

I would of attended more college fairs and campus visits. I would of looked for more finacial aid opportunities and took a workshop about loans and how to pay for college. I would made more friends and took more classes associated with gaining college credit.

As a senior in high school going into college i will tell myself that college is very challenging. High School is a breeze compared to college. It is a change in life that helps you decide on your future. Professors are there to help you learn the material and teach it to you but it is only up to you to make the effort in doing the homework that is only for your benefit not the professors to grade as points. You are the only person that makes college the way you want it to be and you are the only one that can change who you are. College is all about you. I would consider getting out and meeting people in your dorm or classes if you are a commuter. If you have time depending on your major i would definately get involved and join clubs and sports around your campus. It is all up to you and how you want to make your college life experience. There is time to have fun but then there is time when you really need to work and get the job done.

There are a few things I wish I had known as a senior in high school. For one thing, while I still had a steady job, I would have told myself to save more, and spend less; that money would have come in handy when it came time to buy books! Also, I would have encouraged myself to be more ambitious with regard to AP classes; I know I was smart enough to pass those tests, if I had only taken the classes! It would have saved me a lot of work in college if I got out of some of my general education requirements. Now I am stuck taking essentially the same classes as high school all over again because I was too lazy to take a simple test.

Keep up with the study ethics that you currently possess. Although it may seem that you are working harder than some others now, it will only benefit you when you are in college. Stay involved in various school activities and do as many scholarship searches as possible. Fully enjoy the summer after graduation because nothing will quite compare. Make sure that you keep in touch with as many people as possible because it will be fun to learn how many different directions everyone is going. Go on as many college campus visits as possible. You will be surprised at how much campuses can differ even if they are only a few towns away from one another. Stay organized and stay happy.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would to try out a wide variety of classes that could be used as general education requirements. I had a hard time finding a major to commit to and I wish I would have investigated different topics rather than stick to things I was familiar with. I might have found my major of Forensic Criminal Investigation earlier rather than jumping from one major to the next. Exploring different subjects would have made it easier to rule out certain areas or decide that I enjoyed them.

I would tell myself just to stick with my studies and stick to my morals. It's worked so far, so I wouldn't change anything about my choices

Even though taking AP classes looks better, take Writing for College. That class will challange you to become a better writer than AP English will.

First of all make sure college is definitely a choice in your life. Remember that your whole future depends on your attending college. If you want to have a successful adult life, than you need to begin with becoming serious as a young student now. Have fun but make good choices. Life is about choices. Be sure that the choices you make are going to help you and not hurt you. It's okay not to know what career you will be into because many students change their major later anyway. Just make sure it's something you are passionate about. Know that if you like what you do then you will always be good at it and you will enjoy going to work everyday.

Try your hardest, college is difficult. But don't let anyone tell you that you cannot achieve someting, prove everyone wrong. There will be many weekends that you will not be able to go out and party. With that, don't let yourself get caught up in the party scene because you will just fall behind and stress out. College is where you get the chance to make something out of yourself and if you work hard for four years, you will finish ontime and have a great career. Don't be afraid to reach out and help others, service project will end up being the most rewarding part of college.

Apply yourself to your academics. Think about what interests you so you can further your education in that field. Go to college with an open mind and be open to new opportunities. Take advanteage of opportunities that come your way, and use them to your advantage. Don't be afraid to try new things or go out of your comfort zone. Be ready for living on your own and making decisions for yourself, but don't be afraid because there are people there to help you along the way. College is going to be educational, fun, and challenging. but you can get through it if you try.

If I could go back and give myself advice, the best advice I would give myself would be to have taken more AP classes in high school that would count for college credit and if possible attempt to graduate early and start flying sooner. I do not regret the way in which I transfered to college and really enjoy the school I am attending. My simple personal preference would now be to have started on my career sooner and have more of my General Education classes out of the way before coming to college. Having started sooner would have pushed me further into my career sooner and that would be a great feeling. So my advice to current high school students would be to maintain decent grades and achieve the goals you want with no regrets as you traverse the road to your future.

Definitely make up a schedule. Time management is probably the hardest thing to keep on track. You can't procrastinate in college otherwise you'll get behind. Stay on top of your school work at all times.

I would tell myself to be bold and experiment more with the courses I was going to take. College is a time of personal growth and exploration, you never get the opportunities you have at the university level again. Don't be concerned about your life after college, just enjoy and learn as much as you can about as many different things as you can. Don't have a particular vision of the person you need to be, but make yourself into the person that you are meant to be in college. Just be brave and don't hold your personality back.

I would tell myself to be prepared for the transition into college because it is a lot bigger than you are expecting. In high school, I made a 3.5 GPA and barely ever studied. In college, there is no possible way I could get away with that. After starting courses here, I needed to find new study skills and teach myself to stay more focused on schoolwork. There is now a clear division between studying and social life. It's not uncommon to see me staying in on a weekend because I have to study for a test the following week. In high school, my life barely revolved around schoolwork and was pretty much all social time. Now, it's pretty much cut half and half. Learning to balance is the most important part because although it is important to stay academically focused, it is also important to still keep a social life.

I would tell myself that I should be prepared for a lot of changes. Not only in life surrounding you but changes in what you value. There are experiences that you will have that you thought would never happen. Some of them will be good and others will be bad. No matter what those changes are you will learn from every single one of them and it will shape who you are. I know you think that you already know who you are but you will be tested and you will change. Just remember what you went to college for and keep a good head on your shoulders. You will make a lot of new friends and form life-lond bonds. Just remember to not get yourself down when you get stressed out and to focus on graduation. Everything else will work itself out.

I would encourage that you work hard, take it seriously and keep going until you have acheived the degree you desire. So many students start school and complete an associates and even accumulate more credits, but without that degree it is like you have no school at all. Think about surveys, they ask if you have a high school diploma, some college, four year degree or graduate degree. If you work and acheive three years worth of credits but do not get a bachelors degree, you are still in the some college section of the survey. You can not put that you achieved 80 credits on a resume, no one cares about how long you went to school or how hard it was, they want to see the degree you recieved. An associates is great, but in today's society it is necessary to get that bachelors. Commit yourself to achieving that four year degree, waiting only makes it harder and will cost more money, tuition never goes down!

Be able to keep balance with my studies, social life, work life. Not be stressed out.

I would tell myself as a high school senior to enjoy the journey of college more. I was intensely anxious as a high school senior about starting college; despite the reassuring of my parents, I was afraid that it would be far too overwhelming and stressful. However, I have obained a new, broader perspective. since being here. Indeed, college is demanding; there is a considerable amount of homework, daily required readings, and long-term projects that need to be completed. However, I have learned in my first few months that the keys to a successful college life and a satisfying life in general are organization, balance, and a positive outlook. By keeping a daily planner, I have come to realize that the variety of tasks expected of me can be placed in an organized schedule. Balance is also vital; college certainly does include a lot of hard work and commitment, but there must be time for relaxation, socaliziation, and exercise too. Finally, I would tell myself to view life in a more positive perspective. College is the time to find oneself. I believe upon leaving college I will be a mature adult ready to make my mark on the world.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to be concerned with the type of school that I choose to attend. I am at a second rate university and after graduating with honors from high school I am simply not challenged thus far in college. I thought that it wouldn't matter what university I graduated from as long as I had a degree in hand. While that is often true in the search for jobs it is not always true in terms of how much knowledge a student attains. The quality of professors is directly correlated with the rank academically of a university. I did not take this into account when choosing my college and it has it's consequences.

The advice that I would give myself is to study hard and join extracurricular activities and just be true to myself and keep doing what I am doing now.

I will tell myself to take the transition slowly. It will not happen overnight. You need to wait things out.

Find the school that is right for you not just for the class also for the environment that the school is in. Alos i would tell myself that if you can you should try and go to a community school to maybe save yourself some money just incase you deside to change your major because that is usually what happenes to most students and by going to community college you save money. Also focus on you school work and not having fun and you will better off and get the hard classes done first.

College is another step up in life that brings new challenges and new adventures. The experience of college not only brings theoretical and practical knowledge towards a selected proffesion but it also better prepares individuals for the future. As a high school student preparing for higher education it is important to have a few things in mind. Higher education should not be feared for extreme overload of homework and inability to suceed academically. The class schedule in college is different, it allows students flexibility and coordination of individuals' time to fit both, studying and social life. Nevertheless, college courses are fast paced which requires time coordination and academic focus. The often engaged students' procrastination for papers and projects leads to struggle to complete assigned work on time and results to lower academic achievements. Therefore, fear little, study hard and do not procrastinate.

As my senior year of high school came to a close, the anxiety and pressures of choosing a college to attend in the fall overwhelmed me. Not only did I have to choose a college to further my education, but I had to choose the ideal college that was just right for me. On my visitation day, my mother and I pulled into the parking lot of Lewis University and I instantly knew that it was the perfect institution for me. After being accepted however, I wasn't yet free of all my worries. Was I going to get along with my roommate? Was I ready to live away from home? It is now my forth month attending this university, and I think my transition into college went extremely smooth. If I could go back in time, I wouldn?t want to do anything differently. The only thing that I would change is all the time I spent during the summer worrying, it obviously wasn?t even necessary. It?s important to be friendly and meet as many people as possible. Jump at every opportunity given. I?ve meet so many great people and friends that I?ll cherish forever.

1. Finish it early and stick to it, it's much harder with a family. 2. Surround yourself with people that have the same goals, (you can encourage eachother to reach them). 3. Know ahead of time it will be difficult and prepare for lonely nights, home sickness that won't end, and developing a realization your parents did know more than you thought they did. 4. Complete any assignments given, no matter how trivial they may seem, if the professor deems it necessary, it's necessary. 5. Begin an open dialogue with each professor, learn what they want to teach and complete what they want in return. 6. Commit to completing your degree, no matter what the cost. IF you don't you will regret it forever. 7. Encourage those around you to keep going. 8. If you need help ask, if you don't get it, ask again. 9. Develop healthy coping skills that will work ie. running, sports, art, knitting, anything that is productive, healthy and works. 10. Remember it doesn't matter how big the storm, the sun will shine again. It's ok life goes on without you-that's part of the great design.

If I could go back in time, I would encourage myself to not be afraid in making the decision of where to go to college. Even though I am very happy with my decision to come to Lewis University, I feel that I was really afraid to leave the Mid-West. Before I get too old, I would really like to experience living in a different region. Also, I would encourage myself to not be intimidated by the average number of years spent getting an education. I originally wanted to be an architect, but decided I would be in school for too long. I went to a school without an Architecture program and know I would like to go back into the field.

I would advise myself to get better grades in highschool for better scholarship opportunities in college.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior I would not do anything differently. I worked very hard academically in high school and applied myself to everything I could. As a member of the National Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa, I always made sure I put academic achievement as well as personal achievment high on my priority list. Not only that, but I worked full time and 'payed my way though school. After recieving an Associate's Degree, I decided to pursue an Undergraduate Degree. The best advice I could give anyone thinking about attending college is to persevere and work hard. The benefits are satisfaction and making further progress to better your life and the lives of those around you.

College is not a social shock. The one main thing that changes is your perspective. New friends and a new environment can, and in the end, will be just as good and even better than the old ones. You discover that a friend is more than someone who will have fun with you, but someone who can be bored with you. You realize that teachers are people who understand that you are human and cannot handle unreasonably huge piles of homework. You realize that frat parties seem rambunctious from the outside, and inside there really is nothing to do but drink beer. You realize that hooking up is really a disguisting concept, and that people want a real, mature relationship. Maturity acting on your beliefs without worrying about what others think. College makes you realize that situations cannot always be controlled or avoided, and yet, it always works out ok. As a high school senior, do not mentally prepare yourself for college. Preparing yourself will only cause you to focus on your expectations of what it is supposed to be like. Instead, take it as comes. Observe what you see first, decide how you feel, and then act on it.

I would tell myself to make sure that I make my classes later in the day for more time to relax after swim practice. I would also tell myself to be more prepared for becoming homesick.

Go to a private 2-year school and get an Applied Associates. Then go to a private 4-year school and get a BS in the same field. You will then have plenty of time and money left over for the MA.

I would tell myself the same thing I told myself after high school. If you don't feel like you have accomplished much yet, keep setting goals for yourself and know that there are greater things ahead for you. High School or even College doesn't have to define you unless you want it to. College can just be another stepping stone that leads to a great life full of success and happiness. Many people think they need the "college experience" and think that it consists of binge drinking and partying, when really that is a small percentage of what college students experience. I think the point of the college experience is to focus on what one is interested in and pursue what it is they want to do. Hopefully this helps them become a more enlightened person.

I would tell myself to get involved in as many areas of college life that you can possibly manage. Staying connected on campus open up doors to new friends, experiences, and opportunities. Networking with people around you will help give you that extra edge to stay ahead. Also, develope your resume as much as possible to set yourself apart from the rest of the competition. Be fiercely competitive but also compassionate.

Given the ability to travel backwards in time, I would have far more than two hundred words of advice. I would tell myself to get over all the issues that kept me out of school for two years. I would make things clear to myself that were uncertain, but most importantly: I would tell myself not to take the time off that I did. I would explain the incredible hardships I caused myself by waiting. I would tell myself not to get an apartment or worry about petty ideas such as independence or adulthood. I would show myself all the money I wasted simply paying rent and feeding myself whilst being between jobs. All these things I would say and more; I would especially emphasize the importance of the last two years of high school. If I could go back I would take those years much more seriously than I did. One last bit of advice to me would be never to stop practicing algebra because once you forget that, calculus is an enormous struggle and it does not have to be that way. Summed up, I would say, "Stay focused, forget your issues, and just do it. No waiting."

I would tell myself to just be calm. It is a lot like that first year of highschool. Starting a new school is scary, but it gets better, and making new friends really isn't as hard as you think it is, especially at Lewis, where students are friendly and open.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior I would say: Lewis University is definitely the best choice of colleges to pick from. You'll meet a wide variety of people from various backgrounds who you will get along with and develop great friendships with. Remember to always challenge yourself and set new higher goals to achieve. Always do your best and seek to be the best. You'll love spending the next four years at Lewis University, enjoy.

I should have studied more senior year and got myself more ready for college. I should have had better study habits so it would have been easier in the fall semester of college, where you are expected to have good study habits and know how to write. I should also have saved more money and applied for more scholarships.

If I could go back in time I would make sure that my grade point average was 3.5. I should have made my college decision way quicker than I did. I do not regret any of my actions but I just wish I could have done some things defferently. I would also make sure that I get involve in organizations my first semester of freshman year. Overall, I am not ashamed of what I have done, I just wish I could improve things.

I have often thought about what I would do different, knowing what I know now. The biggest transition for me, personally, was the change in class instruction. High school involved a lot of homework and teachers were always on top of students to make sure they did their work. If I could go back in time, I would definitely tell myself not to expect very much homework. In addition, I would also explain that most college courses are only about a midterm and a final, so you are still obligated to study and prepare yourself. It's not like high school where you can raise your grade by attending class and turning in homework. Coming into collge, I was a little apprehensive choosing a major and sticking to it. Going back in time, I would tell myself that it's ok if you don't decide your major right away! Take some different classes and see what sparks your interest. I think many incoming freshman college students are fixated on picking a major and sticking to it. As a result, they might end up invested in a career that they have no passion for!

Study harder so you don't have to waste your time in a community college.

I would have thought about the bigger picture when I was younger and what I really wanted to be instead of the safest career choice. Also I would put more thought into picking what college to go to instead of following friends. Lewis is by far the beest thing that has happened in my life and I wish I would have applied sooner.

It's ok to not know what you're going to be and/or do after you graduate. There's always this constant pressure about KNOWING what you want to do as a career. Because if you change your mind, you are seen as indecisive and unreliable. As someone who does not know what you want. However, this pressure many times becomes a burden and you began to think that if you do not choose a successful career you will be a failure. When you are young that is so hard to see, money and successful career does not equal happiness. Its ok not to know exactly what you want to do. Explore your options, see what else your school has to offer. Do not ever feel that you are limited. Only you can set your own limits, you will go as far as you want to go and as long as your happy with what you do money will come.

It is all about taking one step at a time and taking each day as a challenge rather than overwhelming and overburdening yourself. Every moment in college is a memorable event in your life and its what you as an individual make of it.

Looking back at the last three years, I would not change my experiences for anything, these are the best years of your life. Advice, always be yourself; people should love or hate you for who you are; don?t change for anything. Remember College is a new start to your life. Choose a school that you feel is right and do not base your decision on what your parents say or because all of your friends are going there. Live on campus even if you don?t think you can afford it or aren?t ready; there is always a way. Many of the greatest memories you will have will happen super late at night just hanging with your friends. Get involved in extracurricular activities your Freshman year! Don?t wait till it?s too late. If you get the chance, study aboard or go overseas with a volunteer project. Volunteer as much as you can. Be open to new experiences. Do not blow off your freshman year academics. Not everyone drinks, remember that. Finally, buy an umbrella and rain boots; you never fully appreciate hallways until you have to walk from class to class in the rain or snow!

Going back to my senior year knowing what I know now about college life, I would advise myself to be more open minded about my college decision. I based my decision off of the small class sizes and the dual certificate under a single major in education. If I could go back, I would think more about the ability to make friends in a new atmosphere when it is a small campus. Also, I would inform myself to do more research about the campus itself and the ability to recieve financial aid. I would have considered the amount of money I am paying per year at a private school for four years as opposed to the amount at a state school for five years. In the end, I' be saving money going an extra year at a state school than only four years at a private school. I would have also considered the amount of work study hours the school allows. Due to my clinical experiences for education, I am not able to work my full amount of hours during some weeks. However, they still do not allow me to work extra the next week to make up for it.

Turning on the television or reading the newspaper theses days regularly tells of how college is becoming harder for people to attend. Reasons regarding finances, interests, and peers all influence where one will attend. You, the prospective student, only knows which school and benefits will be right for your goals. Although, parents should be included in the decision process for a variety of reasons. Who knows, maybe mom or dad have some good ideas. Whether one leans towards a small class size, or a big ten school, each has its pro's and con's that need to be researched before any choice is made. Once in college, make friends, explore the campus and area. Think about it, if two to four years of your life is going be spent there, enjoy it. However, the word enjoy can not become overlooked as an excuse for trouble. College is a place to learn and build onto the foundation for ones future. None the less, have fun, learn and be all you can be. Good luck !

I think that finding the right college is vital to the success of a student. I first attended NIU and had a great time. I met my husband and instead of a degree, I had a baby. After ten years, I am going back to school to finally attain my degree. I think that if I had attended Lewis at first, I would have finished my degree and not have dropped out. NIU is a big school which was very impersonal and didn't show any interest if I were in class or not. Here at Lewis, I feel that I am more that just a number, which I feel contributes to my desire to do well in my classes. The teachers here are fantastic and encourage you to regularly communicate with them outside of class.....they are interested in you. These attributes definately help keep a student on track and ultimately successful. Not every 18 year old needs someone to keep them on task, however, finding the right fit is essential to being able to make the most of your experience.

You really have to understand the difference between a large school and a small school and choose which is right for you. Also, research which University has the best program for your area of study.