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In high school, I was freaking out about college. I had big dreams and a small budget. I’d certainly tell myself that college can put you in debt extremely fast, but don’t go by the sticker price. Many colleges, especially private ones, have numerous scholarships and financial aid available. I would remind myself that even though you’re paying for college on your own, don’t get discouraged. Hard work will always pay off. Also, I was so excited to leave and be independent! I’d tell myself that it would be a huge change to go from 18 years of dependence to complete independence. It might seem fun at first, but your friends are not likely to drive 30 minutes to pick you up because your car broke down at 7:00 am. I’d definitely tell myself I’m not a failure for going to a community college first, and it was a great decision that saved $26,000! I’d tell my high school self that I’m proud of you, for the sacrifices that you made, the long hours you put into college, and most of all for working hard to accomplish your dreams.

First off I would tell my younger self to save as much money as I could from my first job becuase I didn't and it could've saved me from having to use my credit card during the school year. I would tell myself to go for the major I'm enrolled in now that way I wouldn't have to switch during year. If I could go back I would tell him to take art classes or learn from my friends that could draw that way I could improve my skills before I went off to college. I would prepare him for the trastic change of weather and diversity that would he would be heading into later that year. Not to mention all the supplies I wouldn't need to get becuase I didn't use them at all. In all I'd tell myself a couple more personal things but I pretty much covered what I'd tell myself If i could go back and tell him what I learned.

I would tell myself to follow my own passions and not try to fit my goals into what others wanted me to become. If you follow your passion you will succeed, but a career path that you choose because other people push it on you, will not make you happy. The best decisions you make in the next few years will be based on your gut, listen to your instincts. If you truly feel in your heart of hearts that something is wrong, then it probably is. There will always be someone who tells you that you will not succeed, use that negative energy as fuel and prove to yourself and the nay-sayers that you can be whatever you sent your mind to be. The most interesting people I have met in life, are the people that have true passion for their jobs. They exude happiness and it is contagious to others they work with. Be that happy, satisfied person in your career. Be the employee that everyone wants to work with, and be the college student that followed your dreams even when everyone said it was impossible.

Make friends! College is not all about work work work. You need friends and go out when you can and enjoy yourself. You are 400 miles from home and your boyfriend. You shouldn't turn down so many opportunities to go out. Going out will keep you sane from all the work that you will have to do in college.

I was an odd teenager: I would spend the majority of my time dreaming about the vast and beautiful world and all the possibilities that lay just beyond the unremarkable greying walls of my high school. The other half, I spent in deep anxiety--- What if I fail that algebra test? What if I never matriculate into Ivy League? What if, upon failing to solve the economic crisis, I end up street-bound and penniless? That said, I would communicate to my younger self that life after high school becomes exponentially more complicated and difficult. I would say: Exorcise control on those things that are within your power. Get good grades, hold a part-time job and learn how to be a compassionate person. Failing to master the minutiae of life is just as bad as neglecting the bigger picture. I never saw myself at age 23, with half a degree, and deciding to divert my career path from 'New York Times best-seller' to foreign relations. But the beauty of youth--- or, rather of life---is to make mistakes and learn from them. I believe it is the only way to achieve true wisdom and success.

If I could go back in time, when I was a senior in HS, the year was 1982. I would tell myself that the things that felt like a "big deal" at the time were not really that "big". That consistently being nice to people would benefit everyone. That paying it forward is huge. That life is hard, and there are way bigger challenges than high school, but that the joys will be felt deeper as time goes by. I would say that people you love may hurt you, but some you love will always be there. There is a lot of mentally unstable people in this world, but don't let instability wreck your stability. That wonderful friends and family are priceless. I would remind myself that money does not buy happiness, but that working hard in school will help secure a stable job that will help with basic needs and more. Stick it out in college right after high school. Going back to get a degree at middle age is not really fun, but much needed to advance your career. Enjoy the time in high school, it was the best.

Get a great cookbook. You will not be able to ever create Moms' lasagna. Instead, rice will be become your best friend once you master how to measure water. And stay away from diet coke and nutella-both are addicting and will not help you maintain your mile time.

I would tell myself not to worry and be so stressed about going to college and leaving home. As a senior you are very nervous about being on your own, but college has brought you out of your shell in so many ways. You can get good grades if you apply yourself and try your best, you will make friends if you put time into relationships. Don't date freshman year, it's a bad idea. Just take it easy, you have time, you're young. Remember that the people you hang out with shape who you are as a person more than you can imagine. Your peers are a huge infulence on your life. Be more involved in your dorm; once you move to the apartment you won't be able to build relationships with those people very easily if you haven't gotten off to a good start. Work hard, have fun, it's not the end of the world if you don't have a 4.0 or 40 friends who invite you everywhere all the time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would give myself knowledge that would benefit my life, me as a person and that means knowledge about education. I would tell myself that education is the key to success, and that I should go to a college counselor and find out how to get into college, and all the steps in the processfrom. I would also explain to myself about different majors, and the opportunities a good education gives a person. I would also tell myself, to never stop learning, to always continue to increase my knowledge. I would tell myself that I am a unique individual that can achieve anything she wants. I would tell myself that a great education can build up self confidence and self esteem, help achieve getting a better paying job/career, and regardless of what happens in life, knowledge is the one thing that can never be taken from you. Knowledge once absorbed belongs to the person, and the person alone. I would tell myself that education is an achievement more powerful then anything in the world, because with education a person can achieve anything.

I did not have to make any major changes to how I approached school. College life is closer to what I wished other years of schooling were. There is not much advice I would need to give my high school self because I was extremely well prepared for what I needed to do in college. There were no difficulties in moving out of my childhood home, nor were their problems with my roommate, and I was able to quickly make friends. Classes were not difficult and moved at a great pace for me while teaching large amounts of information. I feel I was prepared enough for college that I did not need any extra advice.

I would tell myself that it is important to make and keep friends as well as join social clubs. College can be an isolating place, especially at a college that almost exclusively focuses on academics, and many people at this college are alone or lonely. It is important to make friends, because without other people to talk to, college can be much harder and more stressful.

I would tell myself not to burn myself out taking too many classes. Also, to make sure I made time for going and doing fun things.

The one piece of advice that I would tell my high school self would be this: college is work. During high school, one does not realize how much is served on a silver platter to students. Teachers give frequent reminders about trivial matters, such as homework, quizzes, and tests. One may obtain an honor roll status without any form of active application. In college, your responsibilies are thrust onto you. Your professor will not waste precious lecture time to chide those that didn't complete their own assignments, nor try to locate the students who may not even show up to the lectures. Professors assume that you, a mature college student, can and will be responsible for homework and studying. Thus, I would tell all this to my high school senior self to prepare her for the dramatic shift that will occur in college.

I would take the AP Computer Science class, socialize more with my friends, and learn as much as I can and not for just the grades. With the AP Computer Science class under my belt, I would have a much easier time transitioning to my first programming class, which can be daunting to those who have never learning fundamental programming concepts. By socializing more with my friends, I would have deeper connections with them and have more fun in my life. Such activity is also a great stress reliever from academic coursework. With my passion for learning, I can grasp more material much quicker and achieve more success in both academics and in my career field than when I focused on just achieving that A to impress my parents. Once the stress of obtaining a grade is gone, I can accomplish more than I ever imagined. By taking more risks, I can develop more programs to impact people's lives. My dreams of becoming a video game programmer is already close thanks to my education and life lessons gained from college.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell them that it's okay not to be absolutely sure what career path I wanted to take, because it would all fall into place in the end. I would also tell them to start their college application process early, and that once they were accepted to RIT, to begin the housing and shopping process because that would take up a large portion of the summer. I would also tell myself to begin improving my time management/studying skills, because they'll come in handy when college classes kick up.

Ok that is a very interesting idea that i have never thought of before.However if i truly had such an opportunity, i would try to talk to as much adults as i can. I honestly would have applied to much more scholarships and i wouldnt forget to bring a bicycle on campus. I would tell myself to get in shape mentally and physically for a new beginning and a next level for reaching my potential. And most importantly i would tell myself to :HAVE FUN!!!!

Don't sweat it! It's a lot easier and RIT will make it so easy and you will feel right at home!

Many people might assume that a returning student at the age of 39 would have at least a few regrets about not having continued their education immediately after leaving high school. This is not, however, the case with me. Though reentering school after having been away for several years was a challenge, I believe having had the time to experience life in the workforce has given me a deeper appreciation for the education I am receiving today. I do not think I would have done as well had I begun this journey even a day earlier. The path I walked after high school was a rocky one. I was sexually assaulted as a teenager which helped to fuel a growing dependence on alcohol as I entered my 20s. I became involved in several increasingly abusive relationships, until one day I was so severly beaten, I nearly died in the emergency room. I made a decision that day to turn my life around. I entered rehab, and have been sober for almost 5 years. I am now entering my 3rd year of college, and often volunteer to help other women with substance abuse issues or who are victims of violence.

I would tell myself to be careful when making friends and if I'd have to change myself or act differently to be friends with some one they are not worth it. Also to not be afraid to ask for help when your start to struggle in a class. The professors at RIT don't like to see student fail and are more the willing to help you get though a class and they are willing to work with you so that you succeed. And if you don't want to ask teh professor for help, then go to the labs and ask the students there if they can help you. Most of the time there is someone there willing to help.

I'd tell myself that I need to understand the value of work. During senior year, I was much more spoiled in the sense that I didn't need to try in order to achieve anything. I was so wrapped up in my emotions that I couldn't see or think straight. If I could go back in time, I’d try and explain to myself the importance of understanding that in order to succeed you need to work, and that I should try and understand exactly what that means. Even now, it's a difficult road to understanding exactly what it takes to succeed, and if I had the time to understand starting senior year, I feel as if I would be a much better person than I am today. I would be able to better use my abilities to obtain my goals and watch as the fruits of my labor reap the benefits and rewards of obtaining that goal.

My advice to myself would be: Don't take the easy way out! Not signing up for scholarships is a bad idea, not taking classes that challenge you is a worse one. When you do get into college, remember that it's a two year college so don't take your time with school and remain diligent. Being the best you can be with your schoolwork isn't something people just tell you because they think it's fun, it IS the truth, remaining diligent will bring rewards. The more you challenge yourself and TRY, the easier life will seem. Remember to sign up for scholarships though, money can get tight in college and I never thought it was true until now. Always remember to be yourself because the people you know now will change and they will leave and you will get to meet new people but you have to be yourself. College is hard when you are trying to be someone else.

I spent my last year of high school trying to make it as easy and fun as possible, while stressing about having a future the following year. As a result I put off a lot of necessary things until last minute and even skipped some important items. At this point in school as I was trying to get recommendation letters and write my applications, I was already regretting my previous years where I had neglected to get as involved as possible. With this in mind, I would make sure I did everything my senior year right. I would take the SAT's twice so I can get comparable scores, and then have enough scores to apply to certain colleges. On that note, I'd make sure I read all the collegeapplication needs and deadlines before it was too late. I'd tell myself to start hunting for scholarships as soon as possible. I would beg the me of senior year to ask my college for more money. After making sure my senior year self did all this, I'd tell me to enjoy every moment because college is an entirely different life. Take pictures and relax, it will be okay.

The most important advice I would go back and give myself, or any other high school senior is not to be afraid. I remember so clearly how terribly anxious I was about starting college in a new place, leaving all my old friends behind and starting out completely alone. However, my fear was completely needless because on the first day of college nearly every freshmen is in the same boat. Everyone has the same fears and as a result everyone is open to new friendships. The friends I made during the first few weeks of college are some of the best friends I have ever had and are friends I know will last a lifetime. So really all the fear and dread I felt during the first few days of college were completely unnecessary, because in reality it was the start of the best year of my life. I would advise any incoming freshman to cast away any fears they have about starting college and simply embrace the experience and be open to trying new things and meeting new people. Also I would tell myself to buy more EasyMac, because I lived off the stuff!

If I could go back in time, there would be many tasks I would want to complete. A major one would be to give myself advice on college life. Thinking of college before I graduated from high school made me excited, yet nervous at the same time. The most important peice of advice I would tell myself is to stay focused and have fun. My high school self would ask how this could be possible. When you are able to attend a college you love, staying focused and having fun at the same time, comes naturally. I would also tell myself to make sure that I am taking classes that let me express what I love to do in life. Starting college is not such a scary time but it is always exciting to learn new information and to make new friends. Without college, I know I would be a whole other person. This wouldn't be a bad person, but one who is not so content with her quality of life and knowledge of the world and herself. College is a very specail time in your life that stays with you forever, so remain thankful, driven, and have fun!

I would tell myself to have a consistent schedule and STICK TO IT. I had such an irregular schedule on top of working full time at a facility where I never sat down. I would tell myself I would do my homework after work, but then I'd go home and go to sleep. Much of my assignments were done too quick for me to take in the information. Setting up a specific schedule of when I will study and do homework around my job and school will help so much. Getting a schedule set in place with a partner will motivate you even more since you won't want to let them down, "two heads are always better than one."

I would tell myself to focus and study hard in my AP classes. In highschool I blew off a few of them and now I totally regret not studying harder. Also, I would say, "Don't worry about the past or present, live in the now." College is a whole new beginning, if you worry about what's to come then you'll miss out on living your senior year to the fullest.

Don't be afraid to get involved and make more friends. I know being out there and putting yourself out there is hard, but making more friends on youre floor might help. You will join all the right clubs and meet all the right people, this will be one of the greatest times of your life. After you're done you wont believe it's over, but take time to think about what you want to do and maybe take some skills courses while you're there.

Continue onward. College away from home will help you find out who you are when away from your comfort zone. Also fill out all the scholarships. This school is expensive, scholarships are the only way you won't hate yourself later.

If i could go back and talk to myself in high school there are three things i would say. The first thing i would say is to not worry to much. As a high schooler I would always worrie about what was coming next, I need to learn to go with the flow. I can't control everything that happens. The second would be that is will all work out. I would try to plan every step for everything, but somtimes things don't work out that way. But, they can work them selfs out. So i don't need to be a control freak all the time. The last thing I would say is to not be scard. Yes, there are a lot of scary things about going out on your own, but there are a lot of good things too. You make a lot of new friends, and they become your family.

I know you are sitting in class right now wondering if you are going to go to college, wondering if you are smart enough, and if you have enough resorces to make it in college. How do I know this you might ask, I will tell you, I am you in a year, going to college and loving it. You as a high school student should not think of college as a option, but as a choice that you have already made, I don't want you to put your acedemic degrees on the back burner. If I was to have a do over of highschool I would take as many AP and honors classes as I possibly could fit in my schedual, sure you might be thinking but that is hard, and a lot of extra work. All I can say is it is worth it. You will look better on paper when colleges look at your academic record, you will save TONS of money by taking college level high school classes. Trust yourself, and believe that you can do this, as unlikely as it seems now you actually end up enjoying those hard classes and ultimatly college.

I would tell myself that a commitment to academics is a commitment to my future. I will only get out of the experience what I put in. I would also tell myself that it is ok not to have it all figured out, but that the most important thing to do is stay true to myself and to follow my passions.

College life will be drastically different. Yes, you will enjoy your newfound freedom, but you will also need to learn to control it. Don't get discouraged when you feel that you're surrounded by insensitive, ignorant, or just misunderstanding people. Just wait, in college you'll become a part of a big family, each member of which will be ready to back you up, listen to your concerns, and give you sincere, helpful criticism when you need it. Enjoy the landscape of your backyard as much as you possibly can, because, no matter what you may think now, you will miss it once it's gone. Play with your little brother; pet your cat. You'll miss it all more than you're willing to admit, but you won't have the time or the money to go back and visit until the break. Sit down and have a serious talk with yourself; take the time to establish, in your head or on paper, your strengths and weaknesses, your material and mental limitations, your dignity, self-respect, your goals. Most of all, please understand that the present stage of your life will be over soon. You will change accordingly.

We all discover things about ourselves as we age and grow. But in high school, I didn't have a clue. If I could give my 17 year-old self some advice, I'd tell myself to chase after whims so long as I knew for sure that I wasn't running away from hard work or a valuable lesson by doing so. I'd tell myself to be friendly and try new things. I'd tell myself that there would be plenty of time to follow the pack. If I were back in high school, I would make it my first priority to learn what the options were. You don't need to be in a rush to choose your life's work. I would tell myself that what you need to do is discover what you like. You have to work on stuff you like if you want to be good at what you do.

When I was a high school senior, I had only been in the United States for 2 years. I am originally from Nepal who moved to the states for better education. So as a senior, I did not know anything about American college life. If I could go back in time, I would have told myself what to expect on college. In the last one year, I have realized that college life is exciting but can also be stressful at times. I would tell myself to prepare to work hard. I would share my stories from first year when I volunteered for the clubs I was a part of and also about the kinds of work to expect in each class. I would definitely tell myself to stay organized and finish work on time because it is really hard to catch up with stuffs once behind. Although I have only finished a year on this college, I know I made a right decision by coming here. I have learned something new every day and made really good friends. Going back in time I would share my story with myself so that I could know what to look forward to.

I was high school senior year, I was forward looking Rochsester Institute Technology accept me for fall 2010. I filled Rochester Institute Technology's application on January 2010. On feburary, My meeting was first for senior trasnsiton to college. I choice rochester institute technology. I have planned for it. Vocational Rehbitiliton was my counselor for planned which i will go to college. I alway choice is Rochester Institute Technology in my life. I want to go there while i am away from my family. I have still my goal in the future. I wanted to make it enter college. However, my VR conuselor refused to support me for school because it is too expensive school's expense. I had to fill an application of student loans to pay my school's expense. After I graduated from high school, I was excited and nervous to see the real world. I felt that I wasn't ready for college. however, I made it throught a year in Rochester Institute Technology. I was happy that I am student of Rochester Institute Technology.

Just over a year ago, I received my high school diploma along with 64 other seniors at a small St. Louis high school. I felt like I knew everybody there, both faculty and students. Many people there knew me on a personal level, and it was very comforting to walk through crowds of people who were friendly with me. That fall, my collge education took me to the Rochester Institute of Technology, a large school home to some 14,000 undergraduate students. I knew nobody there upon my arrival, and I was confronted with thousands of people with whom I was completely unfamiliar. Complicating matters was a feeling of shyness towards people who seemed like complete strangers. Had my present-day self been there to advise me in my earliest weeks at RIT, I would have told myself to be personal and outgoing. If I remained shy, those thousands of nameless faces would likely remain that way. It takes effort on my part to meet the nameless faces of my college, to become an acquaintance, to become a friend. Be outgoing! Say hello, ask people how their day is going, and become one less nameless person for others at college.

If I could get a chance to go back in time to talk to myself when I was in high school I would tell myself to make school number priority, because in this country education is the most important thing, and the people who have college degree make twice or even more than high school graduate. I would also tell myself, that college is not like high school in so many different ways. Professors in college care about you, but they only care if you put effort in the class. They will not hunt you down and call your parents like high school teachers do, if you don’t want to go to class you don’t have to show up but your grade will suffer and remember your paying for the college education, and the most important thing is time management.

School can be fun, you can make allot of friends and have a good time, but really its about what you carry away from a school that matters. What knowledge and skills will you be able to call your own when you graduate with your degree? Will you have grown as much as you could have? These are the questions students graduating from highschool need to ask themselves. There arnt any parents to chase you to do your homework or teachers who get on your case so that you can pass. College is not highschool, you are in college because you want an education, it may become really difficult at times but what an individual makes of an experiance can determine the direction of the rest of thier life.

I would advise myself to branch out more in my freshman year and try new things. Also pick the major I'm in now so I would be on track and not behind.

If I were afforded the opportunity to know what I know now about college life and making the transition the advice I would extend to myself would go as follows. Dear college student, I wanted to encourage you that you need to take college life seriously. Make your self informed on the new student orientation and how things work and where services are that are available to you as a new student. Apply yourself in all subject matter now even more so than you did in high school. Get acquainted with working in a team work atmosphere with people form all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. Take advantage of small classroom settings. Never be afraid to ask questions and get help. Rather it be online, in the library, by your fellow classmates, your professor, or outside resources. College is an opportunity to obtain and education and should not ever be taken for granted. Therefore, do your best and achieve the success that awaits you as you begin a new journey of learning independence and a career goal that will transform your life forever. Best wishes new student.

If I could go back in time to speak to my high school senior self, I would tell myself not to be so afraid of the college application process, to take chances in applying to schools, and to research as many scholarship options as possible! Having gone to a community college for the past two years, although I appreciate what VVC has done for me and the amount of money I have saved, I would definitely tell myself to look at all my options when it comes to going to a four year university!

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would go to myself on the night of graduation, right before I left my house to go to my high school one last time, and tell myself not to cry or worry about the future because while change is scary, it's enevitable and you're going to do just fine.

If I could go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior about what was to come during college, I would go back and warn myself to hit the brakes.Though I desperately wanted to get to college to begin my independence and start my future, finances and experience are both so vital to young adults that I honestly believe all prospective students should work and save up money of their own before attending school. This would have given me work experience before I accrued loan debt, and would have given me money to use towards college expenses.I would tell myself to put aside time to evaluate what I want to do in life; to be realistic as opposed to idealistic about my goals, future expenses, and academic ability. Before you can truly go out and be successful, you must know yourself inside and out, both in terms of skills and shortcomings. When you need help, don’t be afraid to utilize sources on campus such as tutors, advisers, and counselors. And to ensure your future, keep a stringent watch on your financial aid and the factors affecting it, such as your credit hours.

The advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to take another English course and spend a lot of time focusing on advancing my writing skills and how to properly create citations in a paper. When writing papers, I have found that I spend a large amount of time properly formatting and creating in-text citations and works cited pages. Having focused more on this in high school would have saved me time, therefore allowing me to spend more time focusing on the content of my paper. I have also learned that the careers based on my major require me to write clear and concise papers and technical documents. Spending more effort focusing on writing papers in high school would have been very beneficial for me, not only in college, but also in future jobs.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to invest in a car. Majoring in Film is very labor intensive and requires a lot of off campus locations. During high school I spent three years directing, editing, and writing films so the work load of my major was not a big shock. What I did realize though is that in order to have good art direction, good actors, and a high production value to my films, I need a means to transport my crew and heavy equipment to a location that has a look and feel different from the campus of RIT. Although I have made the Dean's list in my first quarter, I have been under a lot of stress during my pre-production when I have to find a place that compliments my story without seeming too much like a boring RIT classroom, office, or hallway. If I had known that a car would be so helpful, I would have brought one and I would have been able to spend more time on writing and producing my story rather than stressing over locations.

I am third year student, study Industrial Design program and will be finish with bachelor degree in 2012. I enjoy focusing on my major, and been involve with teamwork. My goals it to graduated with a degree, and plan to find a job down in Phildephia, PA in design firm. I was the former swimmer at RIT, was the captain of the team, and sportsmanship of the year 2009. Also, I am a cancer survivor for 3 years, and got it during school year, and it had been tough year in 2008, going through this stuff while I was in school, had two major surgery. I kept it up with school work with I was sick at that time. My academic Advisor and my swim coach have been great and helpful to me while I have been through it. I would suggested that adademic advisor had been great to me, help me to find the course I should take, and also, like to talk about personal life with. RIT is the best choice I have choose since I enrolled.

Education is the most important tool an individual can have -- it can uncover weaknesses, strengths, confidence and shortcomings. For me, it uncovered weaknesses that yielded strengths. Mathematics wasn't a subject that came easy for me. It was the root of all frustration in high school as I struggled to pass exam after exam. When I enrolled in college, my goal was to study Information Technology. I soon discovered math was a large component of the curriculum. My fear soon yielded motivation and I became determined that I must be proactive and view the subject as a goal rather than an obstruction. As the semesters advanced, my struggles and frustrations waned as fresh confidence filled the void. I climbed the mathematics ladder from a pre-algebra course to successfully completing calculus in five semesters. This not only benefitted me mathematically but also enhanced my understanding in my IT courses. I became more attuned to the abstract methodologies of programming and other computing courses due to the computational concepts I had learned.

Extending my network to varied types of people because with a diverse student body, anyone can meet different people and experience new types of adventures. Anyone can discover that they like some form of music, movies, food, culture, etc that they previously thought they didn't like. Or they had an interest in something but never got into it in highschool, now they can. College has been about expanding your interests with the help of other students with similar interests and faculty as a guide.

In my short time here I've gotten many things from college. I'm part of organization that I feel I truly belong in and spend most of my days hanging out with people that have very similar interests to mine. I feel that I've become so much more social as a result of being with this group and, even in spite of money issues, I'll probably stay here because of the friends I have made in this organization. And the classes I'm taking, while I wouldn't exactly say enjoyable, are far more rewarding than those I took in high school. They are, for the most part, relevant to my major and are usually interesting. But really college is about far more than classes, something that has proven truer each day here. The friends I've made and the experiences I've had and will have outside of my academics are most definitely the most valuable part of my time at college.

My college experience has shown me what kidn of parent I want to be when I grow up. From watching my friend's parents try to stay completely in control of their childrens lives, thus pushing them away , to watching some of my friends go wild and crazy, thus landing them on probation I have seen it all in the five months I have been at college. College is supposed to be shaping the person you are to become for the rest of your life and I now know what kind of parent I would like to be for my future children.