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I have gotten the best college experience, here in San Joaquin Valley College, doing the Business Administration Program. I have learned the different areas of business, I learned how business are successful, and why some businesses fail. It has been valuable to attend college, because I learned new strategies, and new areas of business. I am very happy to attend college. In my fute I would like to attend a university for my masters degree.

I have gotten out of my college experience a sense of almost complete independence & the knowledge of the role that everyone plays individually for the benefit of the greater good. Living on my own & being responsible for every aspect of my life without much help from my parents, who live nine hours away now, was a dramatic change from my only child life in which my parents took care of everything that needed to be done minus my actual schoolwork. Learning how to do my own laundry & eat healthy on campus was quite an experience, but it helped me become as independent as I am now. During this period of life lessons I also learned how big of a role each person plays in much larger picture than their own life. Every person at OSU contributes to why I am absolutely so in love with it. From the second I walked onto the campus at age 15 I knew it was the school for me. The campus & the people that are a part of it will forever leave anyone who attends the university with memories & lessons that will be carried throughout someone?s entire life.

I am starting classes on March 24, 2010. So far Kaplan employes been very suportive and helpful. My college edgucation is a way to help suport my self and my son once I graduate. Without it I would be at a dead end job going no were.

My college experience has been different from most, it involved going to OSU my freshman year, returning home after my freshman year to grow up, and then returning again and succeeding. My experience really showed me how to be an adult, and to be a good person, the situations that one can face in college can range from the best of opportunities to the worst of mistakes. My lessons have been learned through both, but i can honestly say I am a better person for everything I've gone through during my collegiate experiences. I now feel prepared to enter the world when iIgraduate, and I no longer fear the unknown. I have developed a trust in myself and my judgement no matter what the circumstance, i feel i can face it accordingly.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a senior in highschool I would tell myself to take honors and AP courses and to get involved. I would also tell myself to strive to make everything I do the very best it can be because in the end it will be rewarding. I would also encourage myself to learn how to budget money early because college is very expensive. Most of all I would just encourage myself to make sure I explore all options to take my educational career and to start early because the longer you wait the harder it becomes as you get into your college experience.

Take your time, meet people, and make the most of this life. This life only comes once on this earth, and when one spends his time with just a constant study mind they miss out on the best part of life. College is not all about school and studying, its more than that. It's the people you meet, the bonds you make, and the fun you have while making your way through the beginning of the your life in the real world. If I would talk to myself, I would have to say to find love, but not the human love for another companion. The love for my God, Jesus Christ, can be said only as a relationship, one that will fullfill any hole in one's life. I would say to stick with loving people, and finding God through every opportunity one can make. But apart from this fullfilling relationship, I would also have to point out that it isn't all good and fun, there is a time for fun and a time to study. But if anything would be remembered from what I have said, it would be to love God, love others, and be strong.

The most important advice that I could give is to enter college with an open mind. Classes can help you obtain knowledge for the future, but nothing can prepare you for the experience of moving away, finding the discipline to meet deadlines, meeting new people, and basically making a new home. Life will present so many opportunities: new career fields, new leadership opportunities, and life-long friends. When life presents you with an opportunity, take it with both hands and run with it. My first semester has flown by and it seems like it has barely started. Some opportunities and experiences may seem small and unimportant, but the whole experience will help prepare you for life as an adult and a future career. It is also very important to build a good network. Make strong connections with employers, faculty, and fellow students. These people will be future employers, co-workers, and references. Make a good impression on each of them and always maintain a high level of professionalism. Also enjoy yourself, make time for you to just have and hang out with friends. Make the most of your college experience and live life with no regrets. Remember, Christ comes first.

Choose a smaller school closer to home, and make absolute certain the degree you aim to pursue is what you want to do for the rest of your life. Save yourself from a ton of stress by doing these things and finding a job that works around your school schedule. As another option, take a year off from school and work like crazy to make enough money to cover the cost of school for a good while; under no means assume that your scholarships are secure: one terrible class or pathetic professor can essential ruin that reality. High school relationships don't fair well going into college so be aware and take caution. Get a schedule set in your sleep habits and stick to it: seemingly you can't catch up on lost sleep without oversleeping. That is all for now.

To go back in time and tell myself anything about what to expect would be a huge help, but the specific thing i wish i knew during high school was not to be afraid to get involved. Meet people that live around you, get active in clubs and groups, sign up to attend campus activites. Get into everything you can, youll have a better time, be more successful, and make your life more memorable. Having the connections to help you get the help you need, to have the friends to relax with, just to see and recognize people on your walks around campus makes the collegiate experiance the time of our life. Friends are a huge impact on what we accomplish in life, and so it never hurts to make another. Friends allow for opportunity, understanding, and growth in our own life's and in theirs. Let it happen. We lose so many friends when we graduate, do not let yourself get hung up on that loss, get out and meet the people around you. If they arent someone you need to meet, maybe your that someone they need for help.

I would tell myself to continue to study hard and make as many A's as possible. Also I would tell myself to start filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid along with any other scholarships I may eligible to get. I would need to study hard for the ACT to get the highest grade possible so that I could be eligible for even more scholarships. Last, but not least, I would tell myself to at least get two over the summer before moving to college and save a lot of the money I make for miscellaneous things I will need while living in a dorm. After having told myself that, I believe I'd be on the right track to becoming a full-time college student.

First of all, I would see my past self hanging out with my friends instead of studying. I would see myself as a senior excited about graduating and finally getting out into the real world. Then, I would go up to my past self, and tell myself to buckle down. Fill out even more scholarship applications because no one is going to pay for your schooling except for you. I would say to myself that college is going to be a major shock for you because at the moment you don't care about school, but where the next social event is going to be. If only it were possible to go back in time, then I might be able to talk myself into studying more and taking harder classes to prepare myself for college classes where most teachers do not care if you come to class or not. There would be so many little things that I would tell myself to make a big change, but 200 words could never cover it all.

I would tell myself that you teach yourself in college therefore you need to stay motivated. College is not like high school were your teachers remind you over and over again when you have assignments and readings. It is your responsibility as a college student to keep track of your class work by your syllabus. Therefore do not always assume your professor will tell you when an assignment is due. Also, if possible work ahead in your classes because procasination is what will get you in college. You have to stay focused and organized to succeed.

I am the youngest of three children. I have had the advantage of learning about the confusion, challenge, and excitement college has to offer. However; despite all of the advice I recieved from my parents, counselors, and friends, I still entered this new adventure nervous and unsure of myself. The scariest part of my experience was leaving my comfortable, close group of high school friends and starting over, alone, at a very large, very intimidating university. I didn't know anyone here in Stillwater and while I consider myself a fairly friendly, outgoing person, I didn't know where to start with meeting people, the right people. Looking back on my first year of college I would advise the high school senior version of me to do alittle research over the different clubs, sororities, and events offered. I think it is important for an individual to have a stable, well-intioned circle of friends to lean on during this somewhat trying experience. Having a secure support group can frequently provide much needed advice, comradery, and relief that will inevitably help one to maintain a positve college experience

Make sure to prepare yourself because things can worse before they get better. In high school, everything always seemed to be too easy. It doesnt really prepare you for moving away from home and finding out how to do everything for yourself. Although, one thing I always believed since high school and still do, is that if you believe in yourself and pursue your dreams, you will eventually succeed. You must be patient.

If I had the ability to go back and talk to myself during my high school senior year, I would tell myself to take as many general education classes as possible first and foremost before trying to launch headlong into a particular degree program. Life is to short to worry about if you take this class or that class during this particular semester or that particular semester. It is more worthwhile to feel out what you want to do and to become rather than forcing yourself to do what everyone else says they want you to do. Gain the ability to relax, and learn time-management skills early on, they keep you from missing your homework deadlines or suddenly going to class to find out you have a major exam that day. I would tell myself that college is just another stepping stone in life, not the end-all be-all.

i would tell myself not to be affraid or intimidated about going to college. Everyone else is too and once you get past that first day it gets easier from there. There will always be that one class that will scare you but don't be affraid to ask for help. That's what the teachers are there for. Their job is to help you succed and pass the class so you can have a career and not just a job. Don't wait 10+ years like I did just because I was scared. If you want something in life you have to put yourself out there and take it cause it might just pass you by and all you have is regret. Stay positive and SMILE! You can do this.

In life, there are times when we wish to do experiences over again. Rod Stewart proclaims, ?I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger?; we are all guilty of this longing. Looking back at what I knew as a high school senior, I realize how little I knew. A large regret is that I wish I had been more diligent to fill out scholarships. I realize now how expensive college is, and how difficult it is to be a full time student with a job. An important issue I would tell my ?senior self? today is to remember that there will be a myriad of rewards later on in life for those who are willing to sacrifice in the present. The transition to college was not particularly difficult for me; however, I would have liked to hear this advice so that I could know that in the long run, my college years will seem like a small fragment of my life. This is vital advice because I tend to take school too seriously; I would have learned earlier that I should balance my need to overachieve with the enjoyment of my college years.

Knowing what I know now about college and the extremely hard transition from high school to college life I would strongly encourage myself to practice and better hone my study and time management skills. My high school career, like many others, was somewhat of an easy learning experience. Now that I am in college and know what it really takes to do well and succeed at this level, I definetly would have liked to better prepare myself in this area.

The advice that I would give myself if I could go back would be simple, do not get caught up in the "typical college life." There is no typical. You are your own person, do not let anyone else influence you or pressure you into doing something you don't want to do. You are a strong willed person and you can do whatever you want. This transition will be one of the hardest times in your life, you will also have a blast doing it. Keep your head above water and really push for good grades in the begining. It is so much harder to bring a grade up than keep it up. Good luck.

I would tell myself that everything will be ok and that I would have to be strong. try to make more friends

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to not be afraid of what others around me thought and to do what makes me happy, because they wont be in your life forever and it is better to do what you love and be different then to be unhappy and blend into the crowd. I would tell myself to follow my dreams and not to fear the unknown, live life to fullest.

Don't buy books ahead of time, wait for class. Don't underestimate sharing books. Go to every single class, and always go to every professors office hours at least once. Gen-ed classes and upper-division classes are more different that night and day. get all possible college credits while still in high school, and go to summer school. be highly aware of all finances and expenses, plan ahead, and spend wisely and frugally.

Don?t be afraid of the big kids. The upperclassmen are sympathetic and helpful. They know what you?re going through and contrary to popular belief, they do not bite. YAY! They all needed help at some point. They got lost, as will you. They had difficult assignments, as will you. The only difference is they went through it a year or two earlier. Now who does that benefit? You! They are willing to share all their knowledge of past lessons learned, all you have to do is ask. Also, everyone starts somewhere. Although you may not know anyone when you get there, if you are persistently friendly, I guarantee you?ll make friends in no time at all. Lunch is a great opportunity for this and classmates are two for one deal; you get a friend and a study buddy. I know that sounds nerdy now, but trust me, the coursework is complex and you?re going to need those. Lastly a few miscellaneous suggestions: the gym is a perfect way to keep off the freshmen 15; office hours are almost gold when you don?t understand concepts; and the sashimi at the convenient store is lethal, beware.

Dear High School Madison, I wanted to warn you before you got into college about a few of the dificulties that you will be experiencing. First of all, I would like to warn you about how difficult the school work is going to be. I know that you are making good grades now but be aware that homework is very important in college and turning something in a day late or sometimes even an hour late in not acceptable. Also, please learn now how to manage your time well. You are going to find yourself signing up for just about every club that you can because you love to be involved and becoming a great leader is one of your passions. Trust that God has a plan for your life and although you might have some struggles and school might be tough just keep your head up and stay possitive. Work hard in all that you do and always stay focused on your school work as well. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be disouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 See you in the future, Madison

Do more things. Get more involed with your school. Also do not take anything for grated. Work harder in all of your classes.

Haley, you are doing lots of things right! Continue to use your planner. It will be a lifesaver as you juggle classes and sorority, campus, and community activities. You also need to continue your workout routine. You will be tempted to drop your workouts as your schedule becomes unbelievably hectic, but they will keep you healthy and provide you with much-needed stress relief. The more committed you are to your routine now, the more likely you are to stay with it later. Take more concurrent courses! You know you don't like history, so get it out of the way now. The more general education courses you complete in high school, the more time you will have in your schedule for major-specific courses. It will save you lots of money, too. Don't be afraid to meet with your professors and ask them for help if you need it. They like helping students who really want to learn, and they will get to know you better. Your work ethic will make them fans. Lastly, go to church.! You will make lots of new friends and look forward to to going every week. It will help keep you centered.

I would tell myself not to go to a school so far away from home. That you will miss it more than you think. Being close to home is not a bad thing.

If I had the ability to go back and talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would definitely stress the importance of jumping on top of my path to graduation. I would tell myself to get to know my advisors and visit them multiple times in the semesters. The reason being is there is way more pressure on the student in college to keep track of the credits they have taken and where they are in their path to graduating. I feel that if I would have known that my senior year of high school my senior year of college might be a little easier.

If i was given a chance to go back in time i would tell myself to get out of my shell. By getting out of my shell it would help me with social activities that are on campus. It would also help other students to get to know me out of school rather than just a classmate.

When I began college, I was excited. College was a new experience that I was looking forward too. However, I did not realize all of the components of college. If I could go back in time, I would give myself some much needed advice. A strong work ethic is key to success in college. It is a requirement. Also, establishing strong relationships is important. Friends will help with difficult classes. Also, establishing strong relationships with professors is important. Professors will be a part of a student's life forever. They are a key contact. It is important to maintain a high grade point average. This will require hours and hours of studying. A high grade point average will ensure a good job after graduation. Also, it is important to become involved with at least one organization. This will ensure that a student has some relief from school work and help a student from becoming lost in the crowd. The characterstics and attributes described above are essential to sucess in college. Most students learn these attributes after a couple years in college. However, it would have been helpful to know before entering college.

college is no place to mess around it's time to grow up and become a young adult.

I would tell myself first and foremost to relax. When I was a senior in high school, I remember stressing out all the time about picking the right college. I think my college decision was especially hard since I moved from Michigan to Oklahoma in the middle of high school with my family. I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay in Oklahoma and go to school near all the friends I had made in my new home. If I went back home to Michigan for college, I would've had to pay out of state tuition which was very expensive. Another part of me wanted to go to college for journalism in a big city like Boston or New York but since I just moved two years before, I wasn't sure if I wanted to move to a new state again. Looking back, I realize it is really important not to stress and to take your college decision one day at a time. Picking a school is a process and slowly but surely you will figure out where you want to go. You just have to ask yourself what you want and what's best for you.

THE ADVICE I WOULD OF GAVE MYSELF WHEN I WAS A HIGH SENIOR WAS TO LEARN TO BE BETTER PREPARED,ORGANIZED, AND USE TIME WISELY.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are multiple things I would tell myself. I would advise myself to study harder while I was still in high school. High school grades make a difference on the college scholarships you are offered. Also, it would help in the future to have good study habits. I would warn myself about procrastination. If you study throughout the semester, when it is time for finals you don't have to cram a semester's worth of materials within a few days. I would aslo warn myself about money. When you are a senior in high school, you get graduation money and you just have the urge to blow it on pointless things that you don't necessarily need. I would tell myself to save that money, that way I wouldn't have to work as much during the semester and could focus on my grades rather than on my job. Next, I would warn myself about the pressures and temptations of alcohol. I would tell myself not to get involved in it and focus on my education because that is what is most important.

I've been through so much these past few years; I lost my best friend in a fatal car accident, struggled to pay bills and pay for school, watch as both of my parents were laid off from work, but I still kept the faith to keep life moving. Now that i'm a senior in College this year, I've seen myself transition from a girl to a woman. So if I could go back and speak to myself as a high school senior ,I would tell myself ,Life is short and college goes by so quick so enjoy every moment of it. Take your time, don't trust your heart to just anyone, cherish great friendships and use advice from anyone that has been to college. Learn to become independent and grow thick skin because life does get hard. But all in all, enjoy life. Enjoy the sun, trees, grass everything that makes life simple. Most of all, don't give up. The road will be rough, but anything worth having sure is worth fighting for. It's all worth it in the end!

The most important piece of advice I would give myself would be to create good study habits early on. School work came easy to me in high school and I didn't find myself having to study very much. However when I got to college that changed. I have made myself work on my study habits, but a previous base would make things alot easier. Also never be able to ask for additonal help or ask questions when you don't understand. Professors are willing to help students who come for help early. And finally I would say to get to know your classmates. Introduce your self, exchange phone numbers or e-mail addresses or something. There will come a point in that semester when you might not understand something and a classmate might be able to explain it to you where you can comprehend it better than when you professor taught it. Classmates make great study partners and are an awesome resource to have.

I would go back and tell myself that everything my teachers told me about college is false. The classes are important, having fun is important, and most important is the balance between the two. I would also tell myself to be more careful with my resources.

If I could travel back in time, I would start by telling myself to become more involved. I am a very shy person and I believe that if I had been more involved in clubs and groups it would have made it easier to get involved at college. I would also have advised myself to spend more time with my family. I was so excited to get away and now I really miss having my family right there for me. I would also have suggested to save more money. My parents have already spent so much on school and I wish that I had saved more of the money I earned to help pay for things. I would also advise myself to take more college classes the summer before I came to Oklahoma State. I think they would have helped better prepare me for the difficult classes I am taking this year. Lastly, I would have advised myself to just take the time to enjoy my senior and not stess so much about the small things. For the most part everything worked out in the end.

I would tell my self to try to make the highest possible score on the ACT and that showing up to classes really helps you in the longrun. Also i would tell myself to try to pick a major in college that really interests you and its something you want to do not what your parents want to do.

All college courses are very demanding and much more rigorous than any AP high school course. The professors teach at a fast pace and do not cut slack for any persons. If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would enroll in concurrent enrollment because it would have been very beneficial towards my college education. If I had taken concurrent enrollment I would have been able to get hard courses out of the way that do not aid towards my major at a a community college where they would be much easier and would prepare me for college level courses. If I went back in time, I would also apply for more scholorships. Getting a college education is extremely expensive and extremely needed in today's society and economy. Many students and their families, like myself cannot afford to pay for college and rely on scholarships, grants, loans, and/or financial aid. If I were to go back in time, I would also applt to other colleges throughout the United States so I would have the opportunity to get a new perspective on life, meet new people, and learn how to survive on my own.

I would warn myself about prerequisites! I would advise people to take a close look at their degree sheets. Many classes have prerequisites that aren't written on the sheet. These can throw you behind if you don't pay attention to them. I'd also advise people not to procrastinate. Keep up so you' won't have a lot of work to do before exams.

If I were to go and talk to myself as a senior in high school, the biggest piece of advice I would give myself is to not be afraid to be open with people and take in new experience. The hardest part about moving into my dorm was leaving my boyfriend at home, but while at school, I've made a lot of friends, after being a reluctant, and having friends to pass the time and have fun with has really made my life away from my boyfriend a lot easier, though I still miss him. For me, so far college has not been that much more difficult than high school, but I would tell myself to keep my pre-calculus notes. They would have been really helpful while taking my pre-calc course my first semester.

I would tell myself don't lay off a year and take easy classes just, because it's your senior year. College is not the same as high school. I would also tell myself to stay in honors classes, study harder, and join more activties and clubs. Don't just play sports. . Because these play an important role in college. You need to allow yourself to get social, communicate, and network with other people. You need to get use to it now, because when you're in college you're going to have to do this. The activites and clubs play an important role in your resume. Companies want to know if you can be social, communicate, and network with other people or companies. A company would also want you to be able to enhance their presence. By being in these activities and clubs, you will learn ways on how to promote your company and also give back to the community, which also plays a big part on your resume.

The advice that I would give myself is to go out of my normal comfort zone and to try to meet more people. Get involved with activities around school and don't be afraid to ask questions along the way. Get to know your professors. Try to get along with your room mate as best as possible. And never second guess yourself. Always stay positive and motivated throughout the year. Never let your guard down. And most of all, believe in yourself and your ability to do school work.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, one of the first things I would tell myself to do is revaluate whether I really want a roommate or not the first year. My freshman year, I lived in a single dorm suite on campus were I never had to change my schedule for anyone and i had my own private bathroom, and even though the stories about roomates not always getting along were true, I would have enjoyed the oppurnities to discuss my ideas and situations with. Another important tip I would give myself is to pick the easiest classes you possibly can the first semester of your freshman year. The reason for this is because the first semester of your college life is when your GPA is most fragile, so you want to set the bar high so when you hit your advanced classes you will have a little leverage. The final most important thing I would tell myself is to be more involved with intramural sports the first semester. The freshman 15 does exist and failure to monitor your nutrition can lead to long term health issues.

Do the best work that you can in high school, but don't forget to enjoy your friends and the freedom from too much responsibility. Doing well in high school will set you up to do well in college. If it is possible, try to save as much money as you can while you are still living with your parents. That will give you some freedom to focus on your school work and social life, instead of spending all of your time working. Even though you will be 18 as a freshman, the transition from high school to college life is a clearly defined line that is the starting point to adulthood. Don't be too surprised if you're high school friends act differently than you expect when you go home to visit. Freshman year is critical because it forms the foundation for your college career. Get involved with a solid group of friends, join clubs that interest you and work as hard as you can at your school work. After all, that is the main reason for going to college. Have fun with whatever you do and always enjoy where you are at in life.

Don't worry about it, it will be okay. It isn't as bad as what you think it is going to be.

I would do more research into which schools give scholarships and lots of credits for advanced coursework. I was full IB in high school, but only got 9 hours of colelge credit when some AP students were given more than 30! I'm now at a school that suits me, but the extra moving and paperwork (not to mention loss of scohlarship opportunities straight out of school) could have been avoided if I had been more aware of my options.

If I could go back in time to talk to my self as a high school senior I would make sure that I studied more. I did not know that college would require as much time as it really does. I would have told myself to study harder and longer, in order to get the better grades. I think that would have prepared me a lot better for college. Another thing I would have told my self was to learn how to make friends easily and not be judgemental. When you come to college there is every race and reglion all around you, and you never know who you are going to become friends with. In high school I was very judgemental against everyone but college has changed that for me and I'm very thankful. If I could go back and talk to my self as a senior in high school, I think my first year of college may have been different.

I would tell myself to take more college classes while in high school so I could be more academically challenged. I would tell myself that college is not as easy as high school, that it takes much more studying and discipline. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I possibly could, because college loans take years to pay off and have minimum payments that could be hard to pay off in the future. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would make sure to tell myself good job, and to keep up the good work!