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I made some of the best connections and gained some of the best friends that I have in life. I learned not only content related to my major, but many valuable life lessons, such as living on my own away from my family and being independent. Being in college was valuable not only to give me a way to re-invent myself, but also to get me the job that I always dreamed of having. If I was given the chance, I would do my college experience the same all over again. The memories I have from that time in my life are priceless. You can't put a price on a good education.

I have had the college experience that most dream about. Fueled by the atmosphere of intellectual exploration, I have been inspired to delve into my texts, engage in discussion, and formulate opinions. Each day, I am motivated by my peers, professors, and the organizations that I belong to. From the moment I arrived at Miami University, I was determined to be both active in my studies and extracurricular activities. By talking to professors, I became informed of what my field in chemical engineering had to offer and was offered a position researching protein encapsulation for drug delivery. My enthusiasm for learning includes the many clubs and organizations that Miami has to offer. Through my participation in the mechanical engineering club to design and build a bike for a member of the Oxford community, I became immersed in engineering, physics, and construction. College has inspired me to take risks and participate in new activities including the bagpipe club and the broomball team. I have emerged as an open-minded, hard-working, and goal-oriented leader. I will extend my passion for learning throughout the campus and beyond to inspire others, voice my opinions, and elicit progress in my field and beyond.

I have matured a lot as a person. I have learned that in order to reach my goals I'll have to work hard. Additionally, I have learned that goals will be acheived in due time, I may not be ready for something at the present moment because I may not be mature enough for it at that time. I have meant life long friends; most who are older than me and serve as role models. Furthermore, I have great faculty mentors who believe in me. Finally, I matured as a child of God. I have learned the true meaning of the verse, "all things are possible through Christ, who strengthens me."

Attending college has shaped my character in many ways. Being home for the summer with my old friends and my family, I feel like a new person. Before college I was a very shy girl with almost no self-confidence. I focused so much on what other people thought of me. I followed all the rules just to make people happy. When I got to college, I slowly began to find myself. I found a great group of friends to help encourage me in that. I was able to make my faith in God my own so instead of doing good things to please others, I did good things because I knew they were right. I stopped caring what other people thought of me because all I can do is be myself and strive to be the best person I could be. If people do not like me, I cannot change that. I found that staying true to myself and my morals was easier than I thought. Now I am outgoing and a better leader than I thought was possible. Instead of leading by example, I'm able to lead in front of a crowd.

i havent attended any colleges. i am endrolled in classes at MMI that will start in november.

After my first year at Miami University, i have gained an appriciation for the things i have in regards to the opportunity that Miami provides me. Through Miami, I have the chance to get an Education of the highest calibur and graduate with a degree in education. A degree these days is more valuable than gold. In a job market where its harder and harder to hold and find employment, any and all extra qualification is incredibly valuable. After my first year at Miami I have learned just how lucky I am to go to school at MU. I have made lifelong friends and even joined Greek Life. I have discovered the kind of person I am and what I want out of life and how I want to live it. I am well on my way to start a life on my own as a teacher and it is all thanks to the experiences I gained from Miami.

Great education, good friends and amazing professors

Education is priceless whether it is preschool or graduate school, being well educated is the only way to reach your full potential. My college experience has taught me time management, organization, responsibility and independence; these four things are absolutely vital in becoming a well rounded adult. In a college environment, not only do you consistently learn from your professors but you also learn from the people around you. Being on your own is also a huge learning experience; you don?t know how easy you have it until all your tasks are yours alone. You must learn to regulate time for work, school, errands, friends, and family. You must also learn to organize your priorities and take responsibly for your work and for others expectations. I am very thankful for the two years I grew and progressed at Century College and I am excited to continue my journey at Hamline University.

When I was in high school, I had a track coach that was always telling me "you get out what you put in." Of course, he was just trying to make me work hard on hurdles at practice, but those seven words have become a part of the way I view everything. I work hard at everything, because I know that the outcome depends on my effort. This has applied to work, relationships, sports, and above all, school. High school was easy for me, and I graduated sixth in my class. But college is another beast. I realized quickly that in college more than anything, I was going to get out what I put in. The college experience has taught me so much about myself, life, and the world around me. After only two years of college, I know I have grown as a person in many ways. Pushing myself to do good in my classes has made me a better person, and I feel confident that I will succeed in my career after college. I firmly believe you get out of college what you put into it, and I know my efforts will not go unrewarded.

My college experience has been one of change and growth. While at Miami University, I did not realize how difficult it would be to balance both playing division one college basketball and going to school full-time. Early on, I learned quickly that old habits from high school needed to be changed and so I learned to better discipline myself and develop a stronger work ethic. Miami University helped challenge me to work harder and prove to myself that I could succeed at this high athletic and academic level. Even though I was succeeding in sports and school, I was still unfulfilled in life. Then God began a relationship with me through Jesus Christ, and I was never the same on campus. I no longer looked to serve my own needs through basketball and popularity on campus, but I was felt a desire to serve God. Then I began a bible study for my teammates and became involved in deeping my relationships with all kinds of people on campus. What started as a normal college career playing basketball and going to school turned into a ministry of faith. I am forever thankful for the experience of attending Miami University.

What I got out of my college experience was more knowledge about me and how I treat others and how I react to other situations. I learned that I could be resposible and set my own rules without everday guidance from my parents. I was able to learn about different subjects not just my major w hich was nice. Before going to college I was a somewhat shy introverted personality, at college I was able to come out of my shell so to speak and that has added greatly in my career and life after school. I am a better person all around because of going to college and it has enabled me to obtain a job of higher pay than I would have without the degree.

I have gotten many things out of my college experience. Being in college forces you to become very responsible. It is up to you to make sure that all of your work gets done. There are no parents around telling you to do your work. You also have a lot of free time in college. Which means there is plenty of time to get work done, but also plenty of time to get distracted. I knew a few people who got too distracted and ended up failing some classes. I knew one person who even dropped out of school. I also learned a lot about what kind of person I am. Going away from your home makes you grow up and figure out who you are.

My college experience has been great! I Attend a community collge that is pretty large so i still have a big campus feel. I am doing radiology technologist degree and could not be happier with my decision. College has really taught me about myself and has developed me as an adult. I have to work alot and take full time classes so I am very busy. I am involed in scholars bowl with my class and also am the vice president. i love my class and all the teachers at my school and i fell that it is very important for every one to go to college and better themselves for a better life. It has been very hard but i would do it all over agian!

I have gotten a significant amount of life experiences out of college. I have gotten to work with the Ethics Office when they questioned the actions of one of my managers at work. I have participated in research and spent all of last summer gathering data from human subjects. I have taken classes from every college offered at my university for a wider perspective on education and looking at themes from an interdisciplinary point of view. I have been offered and I have accepted the opportunities to go to professional meetings for my research. I have worked in retail, customer service, and as an intramural official for hockey. I still work all of those jobs. My least favorite is the intramural official because I have to make decisions that are subjective and not objective. I like my other jobs because I embrace interactions with other people. I also like to look out for research opportunities to be a participant in. I am active with one of the best coed service fraternities nationwide. Needless to say, I enjoy community service as well as coaching hockey. It has been valuable to attend because I make the most out of my opportunities.

I have learned so much. I a highly driven by my daughter who is my inspriation for going back to school. I want to give her the life that I never had and nothing is going to stand in my way of graduating college in two years or less. I will succeed because failure is not an option in my eyes.

I think the most important thing that I have got from college was maturity and knowlege. In the time that it has taken me to go through the semesters I have gained some life lessons. From living on my own to raising a family. Learning to budget money so I could live on my own with out help from my parents. I have learned how to deal with deadlines which is a part of the working man. I know how to retain information through the process of prepareing for tests. I do have to say the knowledge came in a little later. I stuggled with college early on, and in a psychology class I learned that our brains do not fully develope until about the age of 25. I think that was about the time the information really stuck in my head that I was learning in my classes. Something just clicked inside me, that made school live easier. Before I never seen anything wrong with being a cashier, but know because of school I know that I have the knowlege to be more and not be happy with anything less.

With any college experience, no matter the institution, I strongly believe that one ultimately receives what they want out of the institution. Whether it is through extracurricular activities, academics, or even social events, one can make the best out of their college experience through exploring all possibilities and finding their niche within the university. For me, being at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, I have attributed my positive experience to the accumulation of the extracurricular, academic, and social into making me a well-rounded and productive member of society. As a liberal institution, Miami has enforced in me the values of critical thinking and personal interaction along with simple academic success and hard work. It is these values that I believe, more importantly, will be of significance when I continue on to graduate school and, eventually, into the work force. Making me a more confident, assertive, and knowledgeable individual, Miami has instilled in me not only the academic information to make me successful in the future, but those personal qualities and experiences that will make me successful in life.

I think the biggest thing I have learned in my college experience is time management. You should always make time to enjoy the little things. More often than not college students become too engrossed in their work or social life to revel in the simple pleasures of life. I tend to do better academically when I am able to not hit the panick buttons and just cruise along at my own pace. You don't want to get behind but you don't want to burn yourself out trying to do too much at once. The key to a successful college experience is being able to balance your social life with your acadamic studies. I think I have learned to mainting that balance and still be able to save some time for myself. Why is college valuable? College nurters the seeds of knowledge that were planted in highschool, allowing them to fully blossom before a person prepares for the real world. The friendships and connections you make in college will last a lifetime, making an enjoyable college experience ideal for any student. I think I have recieved that level of satisfaction at Miami Ohio.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a lot to say. I would tell myself to enjoy every lecture, every laugh, and every afternoon cheerleading practice. I spent high school dreaming of going to college so much, in fact, that I might have forgotten to cherish every moment of my adolescence.

Alana 2006, Be yourself. It's clich?, I know, but it's the most important thing I can tell you. During high school you were the butterfly afraid to fly and lately you've started fluffing your wings but in college you'll be granted so much space to spread your wings and fly; if you don't take those opportunities then they'll be flying by you. Don't let it happen, be beautiful, be you. You're going to make everything else happen, you're committed and there's nothing going to stop you, so let your inner light shine and if you are as "you" as you can be then everything else will fall into place and college will live up to every expectation you've ever had because YOU will live up to every expectation, too. There's always room to grow, so get to it. Love, Alana 2010

I was the student who pulled out my hair if I received a B+ instead of an A in English class. Although part of me wishes that I wasn't so high-strung and worried about grades in high school, the other part of me is glad I deeply cared; my dedication has paid off while in college. My original instinct was to give the advice not to worry as much and that everything will work itself out eventually, but then I realized that I probably wouldn't be where I was now if I had had that attitude. Taking this into consideration, I would give advice affirming my hard work. I may say something like, "Don't give up; if you work hard now, you will have a reprieve later. However, don't forget to enjoy your family and friends along with the hard work. It's not the end of the world if you don't finish an assignment." I would also tell myself to make sure that during relaxation time I am truly relaxing. I would all too often sit absentmindedly scrolling down the computer screen, staring at Facebook instead of doing something wholesome and truly relaxing.

"Don't limit yourself and never give up!" This is the advice I would give if I could go back in time and talk to that unknowing, doe-eyed adolescent who was about to go off to college: ME. Me, a girl who thought she was ready for anything, thought she knew exactly what she wanted and where she wanted to go. And yet, a person like that will realize quickly that she's not ready; that she can find herself not enjoying her choices and not having the wisdom to change her mind. If I had the chance, I would say that this is a time you can really enjoy: Meet as many people as possible. Join student groups. Introduce yourself to the people in your dorm. Go to your professors' office hours and talk about life. The relationships you make in college are vital. And don't forget to study! Learn from as many people as possible, because you DON'T know everything, and knowing you're options will open doors you never knew were there. You're going to have the time of your life, so don't limit yourself and never give up!

I would tell myself not to be afraid, because that was the hardest feeling to overcome as I left my small house for Miami. I would tell myself that Miami will be an amazing adventure and the best thing for me. That there I will find friends who I will support and love and be supported by. That at Miami, I'll discover who and what I'm about. Laughing, learning, and growing will be a daily experience, and soon I'll learn to walk on my own. I would tell myself not to worry about deciding what I want to do with my life because things will unravel themselves. The tapestry of my life will start to bewoven to lead me to my dream. I would tell myself not to fear failure because it is a chance to learn. That to succeed you have to pick up the pieces and they will fall into place. That at Miami I'm going to learn how to embrace both my strengths and weaknesses. I would tell myself that soon I'll be up and walking with the help of a college education, friends and family, and God towards an ambiant future.

Knowing what I know now I would tell myself a lot of things. As a senior I never had to study, I just sailed through schools with A's. When I got to college it was a whole new experience. I think I would tell myself to start building study habits soon. If you start sooner you won't have to try as hard to build them during such a big transition in your life. Also, I would tell myself that I need to put school before everything else, but not to turn into a hermit crab. The key to college is being well-rounded. Making friends and experiencing different opportunities are things that are special to the college atmosphere and that you probably won't get if you go straight into the work force. I would tell myself just to be strong, to be smart, and to be true to who I am.

To be better prepared. Look more in depth of your selections and really think your decisions through thoroghly. the pro's and con's especially!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself to relax and not stress about the transition. People may be telling you it will be hard and that you will miss home and they are correct in their advice. However, If you try hard and put forth your best effort you will be fine in college. You have to have more self discpline than you did in high school because professors will not make sure you turn in your homework on time or that you show up to class everyday. You have to make yourself study without your parents around, make yourself keep your room clean and your laundry clean, show up to class, and solve your own personal problems with other people. The people you go to school with will be different from you with different backgrounds and you may not get along with all of them but as long as you try you will be fine. Mainly, don't be scared. If you want it bad enough you can do it with a little effort.

College is a stepping-stone that lies in-between the comfort of high school and the sometimes harsh reality of the ?real world.? While it is a time to stuff the brain to its capacity in order to be prepared for what is ahead, the simple experiences involved also have an enormous impact. The clich? is that one should learn from one?s mistakes. This is definitely true of college, but this statement is devoid of another notion that is as important, or perhaps more so, than the trite original. This implies that life is partially driven by mistakes, which has a negative connotation. The other option is to never regret, which takes the idea even further. Bringing up bad memories can only deter the possibilities of the future. Who knows, maybe lightning can strike twice, and maybe the sun will peek out instead. Life is not to be predicted. So yes, learn from the past, but never dwell on it. Therefore, I would give my old self absolutely no advice. I regret nothing and would change nothing, and instead choose to look only forward.

Don't judge school or people too quickly. Give yourself some time to get used to your surroundings. Join an organization you are interested and get involved. Surround yourself with positive people and start your studies strong; it is hard to bring your GPA up but it is very easy to bring it down.

I would tell myself to just relax, try some new things, get out there and just have some fun. You do not have all the restrictions in college that are present in high school so take advantage of it. Don?t be shy or intimidated, start conversations with people in you classes and build up a network of friends. Keep up with all of your class work and really work hard to be successful in each and every class. But don?t forget to go escape from the work every once in a while to try something completely new and relaxing. While you are on campus for school, this is your home, so become involved and active in new or old passions.

As a high school senior I would tell myself to go to teachers office hours, get involved in activities, not be afraid to be yourself, GPA is not everything and never let someone pressure you into doing anything. Freshmen year in college I often found myself so focused on getting really good grades and writing down everything the professor said that I often found myself missing out on class discussions. Through the years I realized the class discussions, research papers, and projects are the things you learn the most from. All of the close friends I made in college I met in campus activities I got involved in but for the most part I did not engage in these activities until second semester freshmen year so I wish I started earlier. At first I was afraid to be who I was and not let others convince me to do things I did not believe in because I was so desparate to make friends. I would tell myself that your true friends will always find you and never compromise your morals in order to fit in.

Not to go here, and to pick a bigger school where greek life was not such a big part.

There will be days where you will wonder "What in the world am I doing here?". Even though you have roomates and hallmates, there will be days you will feel all alone. Even though you know you are well prepared academically, there will be days you are totally lost. Even though your parents pride themselves in having done a great job in teaching you right from wrong and you think you have good common sense, there will be days you question your values. Even though you have thought you were grown for quite a while, you really are treated that way now and that not only comes with resposiblities to shape your own future but the consquences if you mess up. But, take heart. Stick it out and give it time. You will find your place, your niche. You will figure out what it takes to be successful. You may have to change your study habits. You may have to seek help. You may have to form relationships with professors and peers. You may have to find your inner voice. But, you will work it out and you will find success.

If I could go back in time and give myself any advice about college life. I would tell myself to continue on with college even if you feel like you do not want too. I would tell myself to challenge myself and strive for greatness. I would tell myself to not be shy or scared about going off to college and experience the opportunity to fulfill you goals to become a productive member of society. I would tell myself long before my senior year please study hard and have at least three career choices and be prepared to choose a career by your senior year even if you change your mind several times while in college, at least you will have a possible goal. I would tell myself above all remember to have fun, study hard, become organized, and be willing to take criticism. This is the advice I would give myself if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student.

One word in particular stands out more than anything: BREATHE! I would tell myself to calm down and breathe. I would tell myself to not worry and to stop being so paranoid. When I was a senior in high school so many questions ran through my mind: What am I going to do the rest of my life? Where should I go to college? Can I afford to go to college? I was always worried when I could have spent my time just enjoying my last year of high school. One last piece of advice I would give myself is whatever decision I chose would be the right one and its alright to make mistakes. I am so happy with my decisions and that I stuck with my gut instict.

If I could go back in time to being a high school senior, the first thing I would tell myself is to slow down and take it all in. High school is truly a great experience, and it's easy to not recognize it's worth until it is gone. Growing up in a small community, our school was often not affected by things such as trends and prejudices. It's most beneficial attribute was it's ability to allow you to be yourself. If I could travel back to this time, I would tell myself, and my peers, to never forget who you are that day. For it was then that we were unaffected, and it was then that we truly were ourselves. Personally, I believe the best way to transition into the college experience relates directly to this, and that is to never lose sight of who you are. As trying as it might be, if you do this, you will find the right path. I feel that while we may all be united at one school, college is a journey each and every individual can take, even though the footprint and destination are totally unique.

I would tell myself, "Ask more questions, learn what activities and classes are offered, and learn about campus life. Tour as many colleges as you can; don't just focus on a small number when there are so many more out there. If you are unsure, turn to your parents. They are there and willing to help you whenever you need it, so make sure to always talk to them, even when you feel you shouldn't. Also, apply for as many scholarships as possible, even if you don't think you can get it or are unsure of your career goals. It could help you decide in the long run."

I would love to go back and to tell myself to apply myself more than I did. I was a somewhat smart student and pretty much got by without having to do much work outside of scool. This I think hampered me in the long run in that I had trouble applying myself upon entering college and therefore had to drop out the first time I attended. I would tell myself that this is the funnest time of your life and that you are also laying the foundation for your future and that it should be taken seriously but also looked at in a positive way. You have the oppurtunity to do anything that you wish to do in life and this is the time to start. I think that if I would have heard that from my future self it may have helped me out, but we can all go back and say that to ourselves in some respect.

Two things: DON'T FREAK OUT and don't expect everything to comply with your ideas and beliefs. When I was a senior, I had this elaborate picture in my mind of how my life was going to be when I got to college. But then I went to orientation, and I immediately began to second guess myself and wonder if I had chosen the right school and if I was even capable of accomplishing anything. My confidence had been shot and when the day came to move in, I was scared and even cranky. However, as the first few weeks progressed, I began to ease up and see that I could be successful and I could make it work. Everyday I was presented with new challenges and conflicts; new people, weird concepts, and my own standards began to confuse me and get me down. But so what? Maybe this is isn't exactly how I pictured it or wanted it to happen, but sometimes a new perspective and the chance to push yourself is precicely what you need to give yourself the opportunity to establish your purpose and path, not just in school, but in life.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior and give myself some advice for college I think that I would tell myself not to pick a college just because I feel it?s the safe bet but to pick one that I might find challenging, one that would actually allow me to grow. I would also tell myself that I should go to a college where I don?t know so many people so I can?t be distracted from my studies by ?just hanging out? with friends. I would tell myself to stay focused on my goals and put them first in my decisions so that way I know that I?ll end up being where I want to be as far as my future is concerned.

Take a year before you declare a major, use that time to explore different areas of study and see what fits you best, what you are good at and what you enjoy doing. Join a few groups, they will help you build teamwork skills and have a support group of sorts. Enjoy life but work hard. Most importantly, don't discount something just because your parents said you should, they may not always be right but neither are you.

It?s going be extremely weird being away from the comforts of home. You are stuck in a place that is far from home, a place where your friends are your family. I?m sure you've heard this a million times that college is the best time of your life and let me tell you from experience that it is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} true. You probably won?t agree with this the first week at college, or even the first month maybe, but it?s true. Make a ton of friends because they will help you through the bad times and they will be the people you share your good times with. In terms of schoolwork, it?s just like high school, except fewer classes to attend and a lot more work to do. Make sure you are open minded though because that makes the stresses of college life go away. A professor once told me that college is about what you learn outside of class rather than in class. So my advice to you is to learn from books and lectures, but take advantage of the activities offered at school to learn from them and other people involved in them.

If I could go back I would tell myself to be kind. Have more respect for myself and others. It is okay to make mistakes. It is what you learn from your mistakes and how you use that knowledge that forms you into who you are. Make a plan for yourself and your dreams. Don't let anything or anyone stand in the way of that dream or you will find yourself, at forty years old, struggling to achieve it. Be patient and don't lose faith. With persistence, you will get there.

I would tell myself to take classes that I enjoy and not classes that I find uninteresting. I would also tell myself to stay on top of my workload to insure that I do not get behind in my schoolwork. However, take time to enjoy with friends and do not spend a majority of my time all studying. I would tell myself that it is okay to be myself and I do not have to conform to the way students at Miami dress or act because it seems like everyone here is trying to be the same.

Honestly, I'm out of state so summer classes and study abroad is still at out of state prices making it hard to be bale to afford these oppertunities. Other then that to get more involved in school activities.

Making the transition to college is a time in your life that is filled with many emotions. You are leaving home, entering a new school, meeting many new people, adjusting to a new schedule, and you are responsible for yourself in a way that you never have been before. How you adjust to those changes will determine your success or failure. It is important to reach out to those that can help you and don't hesitate to do so. Reach out as quickly as you need to instead of waiting until there are too many problems to correct and it is too late (tutoring for example). Learn about what the college has to offer before deciding on the college to attend because you will want to know that they are there to help you all along the way. Your parents are probably telling you that the classes at college are much more difficult than they were in high school and THEY ARE RIGHT! Be prepared to study, study, study, and then study more. Remember to have fun and get plenty of exercise and eat right too because there are many sick kids at college.

I would tell myself to not worry as much. Everything just seems to work out the way it is supposed to. I had an extremely hard transition from high school to college with moving 2 and a half hours away but i have now learned to embrace change because it is a great. In fact, college has made me such a better, more well-rounded person that I would have been very disappointed if I chose not to go away to school. I would also tell myself to keep an open mind about people who are different than me and accept them as who they are because their differences help them contribute to the world to make it better. That is something I was nieve about in high school.

I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity to meet and interact with people, teachers, students from all over the world and to attend as many talks/events on campus as possible. I would also encourage myself to take up leadership opportunities and not be afraid.

First off, I need to forwarn you how much more difficult college is than high school. You're going to do a hundred times more homework and about a thousand times more studying. At first it's going to be hard to get used to and it'll take you quite a while to adjust. But don't worry, you're going to be just fine. Eventhough it may not look that way at times, just keep going and it'll all turn out the way it's supposed to. Secondly, get involved. I know you're not really into greek life, but there are lots of other things you can get involved with on campus. You can sign up for different business associations, leadership programs, singing groups, clubs and community service. There are tons of smart students at Miami, getting involved with worthwhile organizations is what is going to set you apart from the pack. It's going to take a lot of time and effort. However, it'll all be worth it. If you want to take on the world, you must be willing to do the work it takes to get there.

I think the most important thing to consider as a high schooler is to be open to a large variety of things. Do not limit yourself to what you think is the best option for you but instead make sure to explore option so you know exactly what you are looking for in a school. It is important to make sure that the school also can provide for you what you need. Important questions to ask are; Does it have the major I am interested in? or if you are undecided; Does it have a variety of majors so I can find what I like? If their are certain extra extracurricular activities that interset you, ask an advisor if those are available at the school. Make sure the school you are looking at wants you. What is that school willing to do to get your to attend their institution. Overall, there are many schools out there and there will always be one that fits you perfectly.

Sometimes you think a big college is the one for you, but after attending you may find out that it is too big for you and that you feel out of place. It is best to take a campus tour to get a feel of the campus and if it feels too big for you the student who will be attending it for the years ahead of you.