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I would tell myself to be open, honest, and participate in more activities. I kept to myself in high school and was afraid of everything. Looking back I would surround myself with more friends and more experiences to prepare myself for my future. Learning is better when you have others to share it with. It makes life richer.

If you have the will to succeed you can. If you want to go far in life and achieve your goals, then college is the place to start. Attending college has allowed me to believe that I can do anything in life. You are the true key to your future. If you fail in college it is completely your fault. At my college that are so many ways to excel in class. Every teacher has designated office hours and scheduled tutoring times for extra help. There are also supplemental instruction sessions where a student teacher who has already taken the course offers tutoring on that particular course. In most classes the required textbook comes with a online companion where you can find extra help, practice problems, and even audio books. With most classes the teachers give out a syllabus at the beginning of the semester with what the class will cover and the dates for major tests and quizzes. We use a service called Campus Cruiser at my school which is the online student portal. It makes it easier to communicate with teachers via email for questions or extra help. You are the key to your future.

I've learned so many valuable things at my college. I could go on and on about the academic pursuits I have encountered over the last year, but there is so much more to college than that. I have learned so much about being a human being from the other students attending. Since the campus I attend is regional and fairly cheap, there are a lot of people that choose to go back to school after an extended absence of education in their life. Many of these people are upwards of 40. It is really inspiring to see these people. They have so much more wisdom than the let on. Many of them have been through more than anyone should have to handle in their life. Most of the time, the students who are older and have returned to school make the highest grades. They all have so many different drives and motivations. In short, they have taught me that it's never to late to take control of your life. When I have my complaints about college, I just think of their hard work and dedication to balancing school and home life.

The most important advice I would give myself would be to plan ahead. I remember scrambling at the last minute for application and scholarship deadlines, and the stress greatly affected my senior year. I would advise myself to plan college visits and ACT testing days as soon as possible. The second piece of advice I would give myself would be to narrow down my choices. I applied to 8 different colleges my senior year, and the stress of meeting deadlines and writing essays weighed heavily on me. I would advise myself to critically choose my college options and only apply to those which I actually wanted to attend. The final piece of advice that I would give myself would be to have fun!! The stress of thinking about my college future nearly ruined my senior year, so I would advise myself to have fun and enjoy my last year of high school.

Take the remedial courses in high school and actual try, once in college stay away from the negative influences and focus on your goal of graduating with a degree, not just getting out into the world and securing a job.

When you get to college, do not slack off, if you get a essay the first day, don't wait till the night before to do it all. Study as often as possible, and try new things. Go out after your finsihed with homework, and be social. Make new friends and go on date. Swing for the fences, and challenge yourself to do more than you think you are able to. All in all, just take a deep breath, enjoy your life, and take challenges head on.