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The college experience is truly invaluable in more ways than I find possible to count. Going to a college, especially a big one like the one in which I am enrolled, provides you with a new feeling of independence that helps one grow in so many ways. I'm challenged as an individual to strive my best with only myself to depend on in this new world of discovery. Of course there are times the frightening feeling of being on my own creeps up but I take that fear and convert it into energy and focus on it as inspiriation to do my best in everything I do. This is just one of the many lessons one learns as they grow. I look forward to an incredible experience this year as I learn not only values and lessons such as this but many more, with the knowledge that each one will contribute at least a little to the person I am striving to become in a world full of endless opportunites.

What I got out of attending college is that I may have only one shot at success. By the glace of god, I am here. I learned to stay perisant and remain determined. I learned sacrifices must be made to stay in college and to keep going. I learned to accept sweet victory and bitter defeat graciously. I don't let people pressure me into doing things that with take this opportunity way. I know that the only way I can achieve my goals is by getting my education and that is reason why this experiences is so valuable. If I succeed, I may be able to expand on previous knowledge and guide the next generation to take what I learned to the next level. At the present, this experiences has been valuable because each day is struggle and by making it one more day gets me one step closer to finish. I can't be defeated unless I surrender.

I have gotten some lasting friends. I have also learned a lot about myself.

I would not be where I am today without my college education. My degree from Penn State immediately qualified me for a career in broadcast journalism. I started work in my field 3 days after graduations. My professors prepared me for the reality of my chosen field. I didn't get rich as a radio and TV news reporter (which is why I am now pursuing an MBA) but I loved every minute of it. I met life long friends at Penn State. I also became independent, self motivated, curious and I found my true self.

During the past five years, including my high school and first year of community college, I have learned much about myself and gained a greater knowledge of myself. Throughout my education I have changed what I would like to be hundreds of times and have finally decided upon a career in dental orthodontics by way of a business MIS degree. Although the schooling for this career is expensive and hard I feel it is the best match for me and am willing to go to great efforts in order to achieve my goals. I hope that in applying for as many scholarships as I can one day I will be able to own my own practice and fulfill my potential as a student and a successful human being.

They call it "Happy Valley" for a reason. Penn State allowed me to fulfill my college dream. Never a dull moment, I was able to become active in the Greek Community and contribute to our society through philanthropic services. The student body exuded pride and passion and put their hearts into Penn State not only as a learning institution but also as a home away from home. The excitement I felt when attending football games or Penn State's Dance Marathon is unlike anything I have felt before, and I get the same feeling when going back to Happy Valley as an alumni. The experience has allowed me to build unique professional abilities such as social skills, organizational development, stress management, and the comprehensive knowledge learned in the classroom. These skills have set me apart from other college graduates when job hunting and am blessed to have been employed from the day I graduated. If it is possible to fall in love with an inanimate object, call me love struck. I have given my heart to this college and it has reciprocated, and for that, I will forever be filled with Penn State Pride.

I have gained so much from my college experience. I have gained perspective on what is really critical in the long run of life and what is important in the people closest to you. I have learned endless information and gained technical experience that has really prepared me for my venture out into the "real world." I have irreplacable friendships, memories, and knowledge. I was valuable to attend because there is no other way to prepare for a career. I wouldn't be able to enter the job industry to do what I want to do without my education. I have networked with potential business partners and employers and I have molded myself into an outstanding student, learner, and person.

I have met amount of students who have similar visions. Who came came from thesame adverse area that I come from, but are working hard daily to stay in the school. College to me is an eye opener to different people and things this world have to offer. I wish everyone was able to attend college because it is not an experience I would like to miss. It is just simply the best thing in my life so far!

Coming from Africa, I have always found life to be challenging; but,ever since my first year in college i have realized that you sometimes have to go above and beyond your own wits in orders to acheive your goal. I have also realized that sometimes we might no acheive our goals, but so long as we we learn from our mistakes, everything will be fine. My favorite discovries of all is that I've realized that I only find school interesting because of the challenges we face when we in school. These challenges make school more fun and interesting. As much as i may say i hate school at times, i still love attending college because I'm gaining both knowledge, intelligence as well as learning to cope and deal with people from different backgrounds.

My college experience has been great so far. Learning for me is very important in order to succeed in this world, and Penn States provides the ultimate learning experience. To continue with this experince, however, I am in desperate need of scholarships.

Penn State University has given me a great college experience. I received an excellent education in the biological sciences and assoicated fields. I not only learned a lot of information but I also learned how to think abstractly and how to apply that information. I was taught by the best professors who are well recognized as experts in their fields. I was fortunate enough to conduct research with one of the professors. This research work expanded my knowledge in research practices and in the topic well beyond what was taught in the class. My undergraduate work really prepared me to exceed in my chosen career field of phsyical therapy. I believe that what I have learned here will help me succeed in the future. This university provides a unique and welcoming social environment. I meet a lot of great and interesting people while also forming life-long friendships. I really enjoyed the school spirit and sense of community here. This is most evident by their saying "We Are.... Penn State". We cheer for the football team together; we socialize together; we dance for a cure for childhood cancer together. I learned that there is more to life than just education.

I have learned so much in the past year that I have been here. I have not only gained more knowledge but I have also met so many new people and learned about how to succeed in the real world. I have had loads of fun getting involved in the different activities here. The reason that I think this school is the best to attend out of all other schools is because here there is a true sense of school pride and a connection with people. It is placed in a perfect place with all of the tools you need to succeed and learn to the best of your ability.

I am a very determined and responsible college student who is working hard to get the most out of my education. I take my schooling very seriously and hope to become an excellent elementary and early childhood educator. I work hard to keep my grades up, and get the most out of each class as possible. As of now I have an overall GPA of 3.51. I have learned a lot about children and the best possible way to teach them. Ever since I was in middle school I dreamed of becoming a teacher that gives all of my students the best possible classroom experience. I work hard in school, and feel that my perseverance will pay off when I become a successful teacher. I love children and find that every class I take is bringing me that much closer to becoming the career women that I have longed to be. My patient, creative, and determined personality is proving to serve me well thus far in my schooling, and seems to make me a perfect candidate for an elementary teacher. Children are the future, and I am determined to make every child?s future seem a little brighter.

Education, the experience of a life time and door into the Field of Technology and a chance at staying involved in service to my country via Navy Civil Service IT employment after not being able to go on active duty as planned. It also provided a light of hope to the rest of my family for a bright future for all of us because I showed everyone that it was important to get at least a bachelor's degree from a well known and respected university to improve our overall quality of life. I was the first of my grandmother's children, grand children, great grands or great great grands on both sides of my family to get a bachelor's degree. Now I see my family inspired and wanting to try to get one for themselves. My little sister will be starting her freshmen year at my Alma Mater Penn State University in Fall 2010 and I'm waiting to see if I got back into to Penn State for Grad School starting Fall 2010.

i will be starting school on may 17 2010 and i will be expecting to get a good education and training from my school and hopefully meet some good people along the way. I will be at school on time everyday i expect to graduate in august 2011 above and beyond excellent grades and after that i will be working and getting all of my necessary certifications and open up my own business.

Attending college has given me a new perspective on life. You are able to gain the knowledge to do any profession or even start your own business. I believe the college lifestyle also prepares you for a future job (deadlines). So far, it has been an educational and enthusiastic experience for me and I hope to continue this experience.

I am currently a transfer student, my experiences with past colleges have been stressful. Not the classes themselves, but the confusion that community colleges dont seem to have the time to help with. Ever since I have had an interest in Penn State I have come to a new understanding of what college is all about. The day I got my acceptance letter was a breath of fresh air, I felt a weight lifted. College to me is about education, not only in the classes but in life. It gives you an understanding of people, as well as puts you in social experiences you never thought possible. College to me has been like competing in a race. My acceptance letter has been my first sprint towards the finish point, and with Penn State I know I'm going to come in first place.

I have gotten so much out of my two years of experience at the University of Utah. I learned the value of time management, organizing and being task/goal orientated. I also found myself learning so much not only from my classes, but about myself and the importance of being independent. I had the opportunity to be apart of the Athletics and my experience being a student athlete is something I'll never forget. I had to manage my time between classes, studying, practice, training and social time. At times it seemed overwhelming, but I know I grew as a individual and my goals were becoming a reality. It was so valuable and life changing for me to attend college, because I know without my degree I can't pursue the kind of career I want to go into. I'm fortunate for my experiences and want to finish school and make the best future for myself as possible.

College has been valuable to attend because it taught me life lessons beyond education. Foremost, my college experience has taught me how to be a grape. I have learned to work in groups, large bunches or small. Even if other grapes are a bit rotten I can keep my juices flowing, surviving, and staying ripe. I have learned to be just as strong as a lone grape; independent and assertive, not losing my purpose, meaning, direction, and goals to which I am driven. I can even fare in my lowest of lows, when I feel as shriveled as a raisin. I am as sweet and kind as my best of days- I am human, everyday cannot be a perfect one. And although I may look as though I have not taken care of myself, I continue to hold my reason for being, my motivation for learning, and my drive for doing all that I do to the fullest extent of my abilities. I am a student, as versatile as a grape.

Life is made of challenges, and my job is to know figure out how to overcome them. Going to college has made me realize how important it is to be an active problem solver. A college degree does more than just attest to the fact that you completed enough credits; it signifies that you have developed your mind to solve real-life problems and that you have enough determination to complete a very difficult and time-consuming task in order to excel. My college experience so far has been so valuable to me because I have learned how to calmly and effectively solve problems in the world. As an Engineer, I will be a vital part of our world's progress towards becoming a greater planet, and going to college is making me challenge conventional ways of thinking and explore the endless amount of solutions to any problem.

My college experience thus far has been about way more than simply reading books and studying. Although this has been a great place to learn about my acedemic major of nutrition, I have learned so much more than just that. As a college student at Penn State I am learning how to be a lifelong learner. Being in college even for this short amount of time has helped me to grow in my ability to think critiaclly and process new information. I have learned how to work with people of all backgrounds and personalities to solve problems and help eachother. I am learning how to be independant and I am finally learning what things in life are the most important to me. There is a delicate balance to putting in hours studying, serving the community, and making sure you have time to take care of yourself. Being at Penn State has put me in a great atmosphere, surrounded by influential people who are helping me to grow into the best human being I can become.

I do not regret going to college at PennState at all. I made a lot of friends who I am still in touch with, I had amazing experiences with students and faculty and fun community service. The school spirit is unique and they made everything so much funner that it is, we did so much good for other people and learned a lot in the process. My academic experience was one of a kind and I feel like I learned everything I could to go out into the corporate world like a prepared person. I wish I had a chance to go back to PennState for another year or two, I want to continue my education and I would not do it anywhere else. I can honestly say the college years were the best years of my life because they made me who I am today, emotionally and professionally.

Graduating from college has been the most valuable experience of my life. Granted, I made lots of friends, learned how to handle myself under stress, meet deadlines and make decisions, but that college diploma has opened more doors for me than I could ever have imagined! I've switched careers several times due to different circumstances, and having a college diploma has given me a definite edge in obtaining jobs, even if they weren't in the area of my degree. The simple fact that I persevered through college and got my degree evidently gave employers assurance that I was intelligent enough, and determined enough, to succeed at most any position. That diploma has been worth its weight in gold to me many times over.

Having atttended Pepperdine University and not graduating because of personal issues this is something I talk about all the time. The first thing I would say to myself is that you have an incredibly strong family that will be with you no matter what. I would also say that it is important to realize how succesful you are for getting into a college like Pepperdine and to not get depressed about things you cannot control. It would also have been great advice to concentrate more on my school work the first time around since the reason for going to college is to learn, and the other stuff is just icing on the cake.

If I coud go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself that Penn State really isn't as scary as it seems. I would encourage myself that I was stronger than I thought I was and that I can handle college. I would remind myself that I am an independent woman and will do fine without my parents constantly being there. I would tell my past self to trust in my decisions and put myself out there. That people in college are accepting of others and others' thoughts. I would encourage myself to join clubs and make friends and just break out of my shell. An important point that I want to get across to my past self is that there are people around to support me and that if I need help, asking for help does not make me weak or dumb. As a high school senior, I was shy and the most important advice that I could give now would be to open up and just be true to myself.

Hey! Get off the computer; don?t you know you have a test to study for? Yes, it?s tomorrow! You know, you should become better organized, at least write stuff down on that calendar you have. Your life is only going to get more hectic once you go to college; and you know, and you won?t have mom to pester you to get things done. It will all be on you, and if you keep up your organization skills, you are going to miss some important events ? I, um, kind of know this for certain. Seriously, open that book up and study! You are not going to be able to get by in college with just glancing over the material. Sure, you don?t need to put that much effort into your math and science classes now, but trust me, it picks up - you just won?t be able to do it in college. Similarly, you should understand just how bad procrastination is. You might have to stay up late some nights now, but in college, procrastination means all-nighters with poor work. In case you were wondering, all-nighters feel horrible, so? how ?bout studying now?

Being in college for jsut one semester I learned a lot about myself and how things work when you are on your own. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to learn how to be more independent. As a high school senior I was to dependet on my parents to stay on my back and to tell what to do. They would make sure I did my homework and wake up for class. Once I got to college and was on my own I thought that this treatmeant would continue but I was very much mistaken. I had to dicipline myself to do my work, to go to class, and to get my priorities straight. Part of being an independent is learning how to disipline yourself. As I transitioned into the college life I began to learn what was important and what wasn't. College is supposed to be the best years of your life but you have to know when to put the fun on the top shelf and handle business, which is school work. Once I learned this simple lesson college life went much smoother.

I have several pieces of advice about college that I would give myself in high school if I could. The first two concern academics. Don?t skip classes and actually read the assignments. By going crazy with your new found freedom, you will miss information that is critical to getting good grades. The other area of advice is social. Get involved. Joining a fraternity, sorority, club or sport will introduce you to people that share your interests, giving you an easy opportunity to make new friends. And the activity will fill the hours between your schoolwork and sleeping. Don?t get stressed over making friends. Making close friends like you had at home will take time. Real friends will come along naturally. Friendships that you have to work hard at will not last a year, let alone a semester. You will find people that care. Finally, don?t be afraid to try new things. The college life and different people can expose you to things that you may not have considered before. Take a dance class, take trips, study abroad, try a new sport. All of this will better enable you to adapt to changes the rest of your life.

Always remember why you are doing this, college is the best opportunity to prepare yourself to achieve your goals in life. Focus on those goals, don't get sidetracked with things that seem important now and won?t matter in the long run. Every person you meet has something different to offer or teach, give them a chance. Make sure you take the time to listen before you judge. Learn as much as you can everyday because that knowledge will get you farther than anything else. Don?t waste time wishing for what could be, work for it instead. Perfection is not a realistic goal, your personal best is. Don?t be so scared of making a wrong decision that you don?t make any at all and life passes you by. The bumps and bruises of life are what take the edges off the diamond in the rough we all start out as and turn it into a sparkling gem. Remember that the easiest way isn?t always the best and the most profitable isn?t always right. Most importantly make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. There are no second chances.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is not as easy as I think it is and that I should really take the time to study for each of my courses. I would also tell myself that the parties are not that great and I should focus more on my academics. I would also inform myself to take as much help as I need and as if offered. No matter how proud I may be or feel I would need to accept any help that people offer me. Finally, I would tell myself to be sure to get to bed early each night and get enough sleep so that I could get to all of morning classes on time.

Doug, Please review the options Penn State offers more closely because they will really surprise you. Did you know that Penn State offers a National Security major? Penn State also provides you the independence you have been looking for, so there is no need to apply to a school in Philadelphia. Nor should you apply to any small liberal arts college because when they speak of international relations, they mean you can learn a foreign language so that you can learn to help some third world country build a bridge. Hoever, Penn State offers a clear cut major that will prepare you for a career in counter-intelligence. Don't worry if you think that your relationship with your firends will become strained with your college choices. You will make plenty of friends in your dorm and in your classes. In addition, you can keep in contact with them in multiple ways so you will never be that far away from them. -Doug

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have told myself to save my money! I now work 16 hours a week along wtih my schoolwork to save money for my study abroad trip this summer. I have worked since I was 16 and if I would have saved more money while I was in high school and had the time to work 30 hour weeks I wouldn't have to work so much now. I would also tell myself to enjoy my volleyball season more. Volleyball is one of my favorite things to do and I now don't have the time with homework, studying, and work to play competitively on a traveling team. I'd tell myself to apply for scholarships. I didn't really think about it as a senior and now I'm already $15,000 in debt for student loans!

I would tell myself to never give up and to never let someone tell you that you are not good enough. During my high school years, I had a lot of people tell me that I was not smart and that I was not going to do well in college. By the time I got to my senior year, I started to believe them; I heard it for so long that I did not think I had a choice. However, I did have a choice, and I made the wrong one. I wish I knew that no matter what, there is always someone (maybe a group of people, maybe one person) telling you that you are not good enough. The challenge is to prove them wrong and most importantly to show yourself that you are good enough. I would let myself know that even when everyone is rooting against you, you can still excel.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would definitely tell myself to relax a little more. I stress a great deal my senior year trying to do my best academically, while overlooking something possibly important to find the time to fill out scholarship applications and participate in extra-curricular activities. I thought that college was going to be extremely hard to adjust to and that I was not going to be able to keep up, but I know see that it is possible. College is all about time-management. As long as I give myself enough time to do everything that I need or want to do in a day or week I am fine. Also, taking the time to rest is important because overexerting one's self is not beneficial and can possible deter one from there studies. The tools and resources are here for when students get in a jam, but for the most part the adaptation to college has been tremendously easy.

"Darlene, it's going to be very tough to make ends meet once you accept your admission to Penn State. Every semester you are going to have to figure out how to pay for next semester's tuition and you're always going to be broke and applying to every scholarship you can. What makes knowing all of this worth it is that this is the school where you belong. This is a place where you can literally feel the school spirit. This is the place where you will go to your first THON and fall in love with Penn State's fight to beat pediatric cancer. This is the place where you are going to figure out the path you want to take in life and you will not do it alone. This is the place where you are going to meet some of the greatest friends you'll ever have. This is the only place that makes the tuition cost really worth going here. Don't let your money situation discourage you because in the end all that matters is being somewhere you love to be. And trust me Darlene, Penn State is where you love to be."

If I could go back in time and talk with myself as a senior in high school, there are several things I would say. I would try too impress upon myself the importance of simply being truly organized. Using a planner, reading the syllabus, and finding time to attend office hours are so important to success! I had no idea how out of control I would be feeling when that first round of exams and papers came around. The second thing I would discuss would be the need to have some extra money going into school. While my school funds can be used for food, books, everything imaginable downtown, I cannot use my ID at Walmart to buy water and Captain Crunch! A kid has to have these things! As an out-of-state student there are also flight expenses which frankly I did not anticipate. Finally, I would say listen to your parents a little bit more. My mom is a Penn State graduate and I probably should have given what she told me just a little more credibility. Your parents want to see you be successful and when you misstep, and you will, your parents will be there.

I would simply tell myself to never doubt my abilities of achieving and succeeding. Sacrifices will be made financially, mentally, and etc but its worth the outcome. Keep ya head up and trust GOD first !!!

Work first then party later. I have many friends who dropped out of college because they went there for the wrong reasons.

I view college as what will turn out to be the best four years of my life. The friendships and experiences I endure in college will become the stories I tell as an adult. As a senior in high school, college scared me. It seemed so difficult, and I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. I was not ready, so I thought. Thinking about college overwhelmed me. I had to listen to tons of advice about this and that. But now that I have actually experienced the transition, I have my own advice. The advice I would give myself as a senior is really quite simple. First, do not listen to the advice from your elders. Their advice is simply everything they wish they had done when they went to college. Second, college will not overwhelm you, for your toughness and determination will get you through all the hardships it throws at you. After all, what is life without a few challenges. Lastly, enjoy! You will find that college days fly by, so cherish every moment. Yes, school is extremely important and sometimes challenging, but make sure you make friends and enjoy yourself as well.

One of the greatest aspects of college is its exposure to diversity. You have the unique opportunity to experience life outside the confines of your community and high school. College students are diverse in race, cultures, economic status, knowledge, personalities and values. Transitioning from high school to this new world and understanding it can be the most challenging part of college. My teachers educated me, my parents were supportive and my coaches taught me discipline and teamwork, but only being open minded and non-judgmental could have properly prepared me for the college environment. I believe most of life is spent developing skills to guide us through these differences. My advice would have been to be to be true to myself, and continue to be independent, driven and focused. I would recommend implementing good judgment in compromising situations and setting realistic goals for your future. As a college student, you are faced with making many social and academic related decisions. The choices you make will ultimately influence and dictate the path and journey you take. I would strongly suggest taking the high road, dream big and aim for success. The college experience can be life changing.

If I could go back in time and talk my myself as a high school senior I would give myself so much advice that no one ever gave me. I would tell myself about all the great opportunities there are in college and how important it is to do well and to get involved. It took me a long time to realize that college was more than just living on your own and meeting new friends - it's about furthering oneself in order to get ahead in life. As a junior is college I realize the importance of college, but as a senior in high school I was only thinking of getting away from my parents roof. There are so many opportunities, especially at Penn State, to get ahead in life and really get something more out of an education. I just hope I didn't realize this too late, and that I can still become involved and appreciate my classes in the following semesters that I do have left.

The best advise i can think to give myself would be to stay open minded and bold when facing financail problems. Money is not everything. However, financial stability is very helpful to any cause.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school I think that I would tell myself to choose a college that I would get the oppriuinty to have the most fun. I still am not sure what I want to do with my life except to finish my cllege degree. I would want myself to choose a school that fits my personality. I wold tell myself that I should apply for college earlier because it isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. The main part of college is to make friends, have fun, stay true to yourself, and remember that you are there to learn.

If I could go back in time, I would first tell my senior-self to get off your bum and get a job - college is expensive, your resume is currently blank, and you need to break away from your parents. Most importantly, I would tell myself that I WAS good enough to play lacrosse at the division 1 level and that I just chose the one school that didn't want me. And that it kills when you see the varsity players together in the gym or around campus and think that I could have been a part of an awesome team like that (and you wouldn't have to be worrying about paying for tuition right now). Keep your options open and don't give up what you love.

I would tell myself not to stress so much about how I would be able to handle it and if I took enough "hard" classes in high school in order to be accepted. Once I got here I realized that even though the class work was at a much higher level, it wasn't a continuous schedule; I had breaks between classes where I could work on homework. My Senior year I worried so much about how I would be able to handle it all; now I balence school, a job, attending club meetings, and time with my friends and I'm doing great! I would also tell myself not to worry about trying to find friends....the best ones seem to find you! Finally, I would tell myself to just enjoy the time that I have with my high school friends, because everything changes once college begins and it becomes harder to stay in contact. That's something that I didn't do and is one of my biggest regrets of high school.

Take your time, you have it. Take time to discover what you truly want to do in this world, and to find out what makes you happy. Take a moment every day and be fully in that moment. College moves quickly and there is alot to experience, so please see, touch, taste, experience everything you can because this is your time to do so. You really can do this, yes it is scary, but be confident in yourself and excited about your life and you will do beautifully. Use this time to experience and learn yourself, because that, ultimately, is what it is for; doing this will help you live a happier and fuller life down the road. Dont get caught up in the small meaningless worries, and try to enjoy the enormous learning experience around you, in your peers, in your activities, and yes even in class. College is a life changing event, it confirms what you might suspect and teaches you new things about yourself, new strengths you never knew you had. This is your time.

I would tell myself not to be afraid. It is going to be a big change and it may seem overwhelming at times, but you need to put yourself out there. I would tell myself to join as many clubs and meet as many people as possible. I would tell myself to go out on the weekends and explore the night life of Penn State and don't worry about what people think because no one will judge you on the way you act or how you are dressed. Penn State is a great place with a lot of people who don't judge on apprence but on someones personality. My last words of advice would to have fun because time flies by quicker than you can imagine and if you don't have fun now college will pass you by.

Looking back at myself as a high school senior feels like a lifetime ago. The main advice I would give myself would be to take a step back and relax. Before attending college, I was more nervous than a bride before her wedding day. I was under the impression that I needed to have my career path lined up by day one. I was completley wrong. With that being said, I would tell myself to keep my eyes and mind open to future experiences. College is a new world and its a place where you have to seize the day with an open mind. I would tell myself to deviate from what I was used to doing and go meet new people with diverse backgrounds. By allowing yourself to befriend different types of people, you will learn more about the world and more about life outside of high school. I would tell myself to welcome new ideas and welcome the unknown. I would tell myself to step back, relax, and have the best four years of my life.

I would tell myself to go into the Undecided major right away to see what I like. I would pick my classes on what sounds the most interesting even if I have never done them before. During my senior year, I would ask myself, "What do you see yourself doing in five years, ten years? What is the most important aspects to your job?" I would tell myslef to keep these things in mind as I go through my fist year of college trying to decide what I want out of my life. Also, I would tell myself to join two or three clubs and to push myself to be outgoing and unafraid of making a fool of myself. I don't want to regret not doing something becuase I was too afraid to do it.

Don't worry, rugby is the best decision you ever made, those girls will be some of your best friends. Get involved with Cooking With Kids earlier it is a great feeling knowing that you are teaching sixth graders something new. It is great when you can see the light bulb go off in their heads.