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I have realized that everything will not be handed to you. If you want it, its your choice to go for it.

My first two years i spent at a community college where i played on the mens basketball team. Being a part of a college team taught me a lot about hard work, responsibility, and team work. Not only did i learn a lot from being on the basketball team but i learned to manage my time well and the importance of studying. During season i had to lift weights, practice, go to class, study and compete in the games and it was a seven month season. After my time at Clark College I transfered to Central Washington University where I am currently attending. I just started here in the fall but it has been the first time I've been living on my own and I have learned all the things that go into living on your own; such as managing my budget, paying rent on time, making time for everything and being respeonsible for everything needed in my apartment. I am also away from my hometown so I have been forced to basically do everything no my own and be out of my comfort zone, which has made me meet many new people and try new things.

I am currently a freshman at Stephen F. Austin so I do not have enough time under my belt to say what I have gotten out of my college experience, because it has just started. So far I have gotten out of college that I need to study hard, not just casual studying like in high school. I have also gotten out out of my college experience that taking advantage of all the free tutoring available does not make you dumb, it makes you smart and helps to only have to take a course once. This has been valuable to attend because I am educated here and I am making a great adjustment.

Upon entering my freshman year I set out to achieve two things. One, to receive a well rounded education which would be valuable in my career field; and two, to develop life skills and friends in order to create lasting memories and provide solid me with a solid network. Not only have, as a junior, I gotten both- but I have realized valuable life lessons in the process. The career field I now have chosen does not require a college education but because I understand that recieving a college eduation is far more valuable, I am choosing to complete my degree.

At this time, I feel like I have grown so much as an individual. I have been confronted with choices which have not always been easy. However, I feel that I have gained confidence in making the right choices on my own; as an adult. I am excited about the future and the opportunities that my teaching degree will provide me. But most of all, I value the education I am receiving at Stephen F. Austin and the opportunity that it will give me to help and guide younger students throughout their lives!

From my college experience I have learned the value of responsibility. Responsibility is making it to class every day. Responsibility is helping out your fellow classmates when they are behind or do not understand the material. Responsibiltiy is doing your homework every day to the best of your ability and turning it in on time. Responsibility is being the positive and uplifting light of this dark and pessimistic world. College has taught me many skills and lessons, but the thing that I will carry for the rest of my life is responsibility.

I have gotten out of my college experience that college is not "hard/scary." College is the best experience one can gain in a positive outlook on future experiences. I've learned that it is not a bad thing to make mistakes and take risks. Coming into college, being the first to graduate from my family, I really didn't know what to expect. After my first year, I met so many wonderful people. These people taught me to live life without any regrets. College can be a very scary thing, but once you get your feet wet, there is a pool of opportunities and experiences. I have really gained alot from my education' academically and socially. My college experience has been a tidal wave, but the support and diversity of my school as taught me so much along the way.

The attendance of college is not mandatory and can be a hard decision for some students. For some, attendance is nothing more than a time to party and slack off. For me, college is a way to prepare for the future and a job proffesion. Up to this point, I have gained an appreciation from attending college. I enjoy having the independence in college and to study when I find it appropriate. I am able to practice my study habits and enjoy lectures given in class. I have gained a sense of accomplishment and freedom throughout my college experience. Last, the attendance of college is very valuable to me because I have witnessed the effects of not having a college degree. Both of my brothers struggle everyday because they do not have a bachelor's degree or higher. It is an ongoing struggle for them in this current economy to find a permament job because of higher job requirements. Overall, this is what I have gotten out of my college experience and why it is valuable for me to attend college.

The most rewarding thing i have gotten thus far from my collegiate is experience is the oppurtunity to spread my knowledge to others. I delight in seeing others seek advice from me in regards to college decisions, but most importantly i'm happy to have the oppurtunity to continue my education and discover new findings each day.

Even though i am only a freshman and i havent been in college that long but my experience has been successful ive been blessed to be able to have this oppurtunity to be a college student and work toward my B.F.A and have a better future for my self . Im not only doing this for my self im also doing this for my family. When my family are pround of me i feel so accomplished and it is a wonderful feeling to have . I just want to do my best in whatever i do and be the best in whatever i do nothing or nobody can stop me i have goals to reach and i will reach every single last one of them. Being at school is also teaching me to be independent and grow up and take care of my self. Its not easy but i didnt expect it to be all peachy keen anyways Ive had challenges and im sure many more will come but im ready for the future and whats ahead in my life.

I have gained a broader perspective of what the 21st century classroom will look like during my future carreer as a Middle School Math Teracher. I also am able to finish my degree completely online by participating in Stephen F. Austin State University's online completer program for Mid Level Grades 4-8 Teachers. I cannot say enough about this completer degree program. I will say that it has allowed me many freedoms. I no longer have to travel to campus every week; though I am required to go to campus once or twice per semester. I can manage my time around my schedule and not a set class schedule. Most importantly, I actually use the technology that my future classroom will have access to.

In the small time I have been in college I have noticed that I have a lot to learn. Going into "the real world" is not as easy as it is cracked up to be. Managing time is tough and is vital to getting a good education and being ready for the future. Post high school is recommended to all and will prove valuable to all who take the oppertunity to further their education.

I feel that I have had an interesting college experience so far at SFA because I was able to encourage myself to socialize with other students that were in my major. I also was able to be around these people and enjoy the fact that I had something in common with them. Many of the friends that I have made here at SFA have been the greatest friends that I could ask for. When I came to SFA, I did not think that I would be able to make many friends here so I basically shut myself out of the social life of this school. However, I am definitely glad that I chose to enjoy my college years here at SFA and now I feel that I am ready to head out into the real world.

There are many things I've gotten out of my college experience thus far that range from learning about myself academically to becoming life long friends with the people that I've met here. Over the past two years I've had to learn how to handle the freedom of not having my parents around to tell me what to do and having a plethora of distractions, such as friends, video games, and the internet, around me. These factors led me to struggle academically in the beginning of my college career and have been a wake up call for me. I have learned how to better manage my time and the things I choose to do with it. Also I've met some truly incredible people that have become some of my best friends. They've introduced me to different cultures that I wasn't very familiar with and have broadened the way I accept new cultures and ideas. These are just a few reasons why my college experience has been extremely valuable to me. It has helped shape me into the person I am now and will help shape me into the person I will be tomorrow.

Attending college has allowed me to not only help me further my education but also help me become more independent as a person. I have became more independent and less dependent on my parents. Attending college prepare you for the real world. You don't have your parents to tell you to get up to go to class. You don't have your teachers dwelling down your back to get you to complete your assignments. Being independent is going to be one of the most improtant factors you need to know living your life on your own and providing for your family. College has made me more independent as a young mother and has already help me provide for my daughter. It has also help me better me a person, a daughter, and most important as a mother.

College has given me a valuable experience throughout the short but necessary semesters I have taken, but to me it?s not the material in itself that enhances my intellectual strength. To me it is the people who teach it and those that have an acquired liking for the subject, it thrills me to meet these people that go out of their measures to provide us students with the necessary pieces to the puzzle. Although it is up to me to assemble my future they too provide me with the choices and light up my path. A song by John Mayer makes me think everyday about what we students go through; it says, "We keep on waiting, waiting on the world to change" almost standing and unsure of the reality around us, we students are like birds with unopened wings and we sit helplessly until the day we acquire enough strength and will power to fly. But like a bird we need a mentor to look us through and provide us with the push we need. To me college has thus far been an unforgettable experience not due to the subjects, but to those few irreplaceable minds, my teachers.

I have learned more than I ever thought I could learn in only a few years. I have gained so much knowledge and I will be able to use it in every day life and use it in my future. I know I will be able to get ahead in life with the knowledge I have gained

Today most people have the idea that college is simply the pathway towards a good job in which to earn the highest amount of money possible. College and the experience that it brings however, is much more than that. For me college as proved to be a growing ground in which I have become more aware not only of the importance of applying myself but also of how to work with fellow classmates teachers. These experiences have taught me invaluable lessons that I will put into use both with future workmates and bosses. As a homeschooled student through high school I was accustom to doing things on my own time. Throughout my college experience I have been shown the importance of being on time, using my time wisely. The many lessons that I have been taught and skills I have gained over the past few years will continue on with me in all of my future endeavors.

My college experienc e so far is wonderful because it is allowing me to mature beyond my years. I was a mother's girl growing up and was always homesick when going on mini vacations and now I am learning to be away from home and to discipline myself. College is a great experience because no matter how hard things may seem to get they can always get better.

I came to my school not realizing the intense learning i would recieve. I'm a film student and only heard rumors about the film and art aspects of it but every moment i've been here i've learned new and exciting things. No other schools in Texas offer the same experience that can be had at Stephen F. Austin. The school actually produces a feature length movie every year. I can't even describe how that has helped me grow more and more advanced in my film career. I'd like to continue on to make movies like the greats and i strongly believe i couldn't have found my passion at any other school.

College is about experiences as much as it is about learning and networking. When I transferred it was to become involved in an active college community with caring professors and I?ve gotten that and more. By getting a job on campus working with an outreach program that helps the community I?ve become involved in the college community and departments of my own major, but also with other departments and the surrounding communities. This widening sphere of understanding and participation is constantly expanding my view of the world and the people within it. Before transferring I worked and did all my classes online which although gave me an education it was a very limiting experience with peers and professors whom seemed more shadow than humans. I?ve had to struggle and strive throughout this experience but there?s not a second of it I would undo for the experiences I?ve had with this place, with these people, with this education are truly priceless.

I'm just starting out in this school and trying to get a scholarship to help pay for my future classes.

I have experienced and have come to learn many things, but there are three that really stand out to me: the importance of friendship, independency, and a desire to learn. When I got to college, the only person I could turn to, to do anything was my roommate who came from the same high school. I knew I had to make a change and make more friends. Because I didn?t start out with many friends and didn?t have my family to turn to anytime I needed to, I learned to be independent. I learned to do things on my own like grocery shopping, making my own study habits, washing my own clothes, and just taking care of myself overall. I also came to realize that if I wanted to get through college, I had to enjoy learning the courses I was taking. So I developed a desire to know more and actually engage in class lectures in order to enhance my learning experience. I?ve become more dependent on God?s blessing and help through my studies, which has gotten me right where I need to be in order to serve him as a nurse in my future.

As a student attending the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, I , Carrie Orosz have been able to recieve assistance with every subject I have taken this year. The college offers one on one help from professors and even free tutoring. This institute has given me the confidence I need to successfully make the transition from High School to a four year university.

I've learned to take nothing for granted, you can lose it all in so little time, you have to grow up and take life in stride.

Attending Stephen F. Austin State University has opened my eyes in so many ways. For starters, campus is gorgeous. I remember my first morning waking up in my dorm room and having to walk down the hall to the community bathroom. I was very nervous about living in a dorm and being away from my family; however, when I walked in the bathroom at 8:00 in the morning a girl smiled and said, "Good morning!" This was my first encounter with a student, other than my roommate, on campus. The girl in the bathroom was very friendly and it automatically made me feel like students on campus were very nice. Ever since then I have significantly increased my social skills and go out of my way to talk to the new students and make them feel comfortable. With these social skills I built up confidence and felt very comfortable going into my teachers offices and talking to faculty and staff. I feel SFA is very diverse, like the real world, and has prepared me to handle several obstacles that i may encounter after I graduate college.

i would tell myself that it takes time to adjust to being away from your family and freiends but that i will make new ones and it isnt as lonely as i think. i owuld also tell myself to make sure i keep up with my school work and make good grades

If I was abe to go back in time to give myself as a senior advice about college, I would tell myself to prepare. Prepare for the big step I was about to take. I had honestly thought that college was completely different than high school, as many often think. That is not the case. College is a big step yes, but in all actuality, the only main difference is the obvious. You are alone, no one there to take care of you, no one to make sure you are doing the work. No one reminding you why you went to college; to get an education. I would just have warned myself that college is the next big step to taking me where I want to go in life. Make sure you are ready to take that step.

The advice I would give myself is the study habits I form now (high school) will carry over into college, so it would be wise to get great study habits. The other piece of advise I would have given myself back then was to know myself better. It comes in handy because at college, you are always dealing with people, and it is best to know your limits and comfort zone and how far you are willing to stray from that.

Jane, I can't believe you are beginning college in the fall! It is such an amazing time, but there are some things you need to remember. 1) Your roommate. Sometimes you feel like they're your best friend and other times you might wish that she go back home and not return. But, you have to know that these experiences only make you stronger. In life, there will be many people that aren't the easiest to get along with. Learning how to deal with this is one of the best things you can do. If there happen to be problems with your roommate, talk with a staff member. Don't keep in bottled inside for the entire semester. If you do, you'll regret it. 2) Keep in touch with Mom and Dad. Yeah they might get on your nerves sometimes, but you know you still love them. The transition from living at home to being at college will go much smoother if you talk with them. I've talked with them at least once a day since I've started school and it helps so much. Sometimes you'll get homesick, but keep them in your life!

I did not know much about the college experience when I was a high school senior. I would always wonder how big were the classes and how difficult they would be. I wasn't number one of my senior class but that didn't mean I wasn't intellegent and yes of course I had friends that attended college when I was a senior but I was to afraid to ask what was college like. Now I look back and see all the mistakes I did and just wish I would spoken up more. So the number one advice I would give myself if I could go back in time would be to not be afraid to ask questions and to pay more attention in class. I would also advice to start maturing as a person and know how to take control of your life such as learning how to use your time wisely and improving your learning skills.

Going back , I would tell myself to stay focused. There will be many road blocks that will try to set you back. I would tell myself to start saving. College is expensive and I am not wealthy. I would tell myself to be careful who you make friends with. Also, you dont need friends. They are most definetly a great support system , but you dont need them. It may sound cliche' , but stay true to yourself and what you believe in. If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.

If I had known what I now know, I would have told my former self that studying habits are very difficult to establish in college with these certain surroundings. I did not take high school seriously, and am paying for it now. I went from almost never needing to study my entire grade school career to one of the most notoriously exacting (which I was oblivious to) courses on campus: Western Civilization 152. To make things worse, I had immense pressure on my social life on top of virtually no rules or parental guidance to keep me on path. It took me a strenuous three semesters to help me realize what is important and why I am at a university. Although I feel I am finally headed toward the right direction, it would have been favorable if I had experienced this maturity before it hurt my academic career.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would tell myself to apply for more grants and scholarships. To make the transition from highschool to college easier, I would tell myself to have more conversations with my parents. Going back, I would have a long discussion with my parents about communication. I would tell myself to keep my head up when no one else is backing me up. I would also advise myself to start working as soon as possible. If I could go into the past, I would tell myself to try hard to make friends because you never know when you need someone. I would like to have to myself to be more open to new things and to work harder to make better grades in my first semester at college.

My senior year of high school was probably the most stressful time of my life. There were so many things to do, so many dead lines to remember, endless amounts of forms to fill out, and not to mention grades and extra curriculars to keep up with. I have never been under so much pressure. Now that I have gotten past that stage, lived through a semester of college, and have started on my second, I have so much advice I would have liked to tell myself. But the number one piece of advice I would have given would be to not procrastinate. Putting something off until tomorrow, and then the next day, and then the next, doesn't make it any easier or any more acceptable or approachable. It only hurts you in the long run. Just sucking it up and getting the important things done as soon as possible is the wisest thing you can do as a senior. Learning the habit then will only help the tranfer to college life be that much simpler. With more responsibilities and living on your own, it is the only way to survive.

If I could go back to my senior year knowing what I know now about college life I would tell myself about the three "S". The three "S's" states that in college you can study, socialize, or sleep. But the catch is that you can only do two at a time. Another thing I would tell myself is to perpare better for long nights studying and money problems. Some time I didn't have the well power to stay up to make sure that I had grasp a concept, then in the morning I had forgot it.

I would tell myself to not rule out options just because I think they aren't possible. I only applied to one college just because it met my criteria but there were so many others that would have been better that I just ruled out because they were further away. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships.

The advice I would give myself if I could go back and talk to myself as a senior would be not to wait to go to college to go as soon as possible. It would have made my lifestyle today so much better than it is now. It would have been easier now I have a child and we are trying to make it but with out a college degree life is tough now a days. I would also tell myself to wait on a lot of desions that I made after high school.

Some people may have trouble adjusting to the time management, work load, or independence of the college life in the transition from senior year. I would tell myself to keep in mind having fun with friends and family that are home and around me and just enjoy being a senior while it lasts. To create as many more fond memories as I can. You only get one senior prom night and one time to walk across that graduation stage. I would tell myself this to start preparing me to keep from having regrets once I entered college because college is a time to start over with friends and life. It's not a time to look back at high school and say what if or could've would've, should've. You pay for education in college as oppose to high school so I would talk to myself about taking the classes seriously with the deadlines, homework, projects and learning as much as I can in them because these are the classes that will get me a degree to make a living.

I would tell myself that it will take extreme determination and motivation to keep up with college work. Therefore my senior self needs to get her mind into the game of school work and to continue with her high expectations of her self. I would also tell her that no matter how difficult things may seem they can always get worse but with the right attitude, things can get better. All she needs is to have faith and patience then college life can be much easier to deal with.

As a high school senior I took many steps to make sure I was able to do the least amount of work to get where I need ed to be, the fact that I was overly passive hurt me a lot more than it could ever help anyone. Once in college one can not expect to have the same life style as the one he or she may have led in high school. High school was a very structured place for us where we knew and had to be somewhere at certain times because of a law. College we make our own schedules and aren't required to follow them. Roll isn't often taken in class so we must learn to be responsible of our selves, even on those days where we may want to lazy around. I would of told my self "Kid, honestly the way you live now breezing through class and doing the bare minimun is going to get you no where. Get up and start to add more effort in your day. Soon enough all this wont be free, so take advantage now and begin your work to have a future."

Now that I have recieved the chance to experience the life of a college student, there are many things that I wish I would have done as a high school senior that would make my college career a lot easier. How you practice is how you play. With this being said, highschool was just practice for college. Training myself there by doing things such as doing homework when it is first given and studying ahead of time instead of waiting untill the last two days would have helped me transition much easier. I would start the college application process a lot sooner. Doing it at the end on my senior year made me miss a lot of opportunities, including an academic scholarship. Instead of spending my money on going out to eat during lunch, I could have been saving up for dorm supplies. All the time I spent at parties should have been spent filling out scholarships so I wouldn't have to take out any loans. My decisions, or lack there of, have made me smarter and a whole lot wiser.

I would tell myself to make sure I stay focused on my classes, because I came to college for an education. Parties are secondary, and so are friends, but I need to make sure I have my classes under control before I try to start doing extra things. You can have fun in college, because it's a new experience for you but just don't get carried away with it and lose sight of your goal. You can party anytime, but you don't have many chances at getting your degree, especially at how much it cost to go to school. I would also tell myself to focus more on applying for scholarships. I did a good job looking for them, but i need to do an even better job at getting that money for school. College is a great experience and I believe everybody should have that experience in their life, but always remember the most important reason you're there: your education.

i would tell myself and anyone else to never give up. regardless of how hard it gets just keep on pushing through because on the other side of every struggle is a well deserved prize. most people quit college when the going gets tough thinking that they'll never use any of the material that they've learn but what they dont realize is that it's always good to have something to fall back on whenever your dream come crashing down.

Barlow, you're a great football player and smarter than you think. Think about all the people who have looked up to you over the years, think about your dreams, and think about your future. Nothing comes easy in this life, and thinking that you can walk through without struggling is ignorant and wrong. You have all the talent in the world yet you're going to ignore a football scholarship because you don't feel like playing anymore! Listen, you only have one life, so just be yourself. Don't worry about what other people want you to do. Do what makes you happy. You can be whatever you want, but don't settle or you will regret it for the rest of your life. Going from highschool to college will be tough, but well worth it in the end I promise. Take your competitive nature and use it towards life. You're a leader. So don't ever give up, and make the best out of what God has given you.

[myself speaking to a slightly younger me]: "Tash, here are a few things you need to remember and keep in mind within the next couple of months and probably for the next year while you make your move from high school to college: 1. Remember to call, e-mail, text, or make some kind of contact, more than once a week, with not only mom but dad too; he's going to miss you just as much as mom will, maybe more, and they both are going to go nuts without you around. 2. Leave high school behind you when you go. Every once in a while you're going to see those same girls around campus, that said bad things about you in high school, but just forget about it and move on with your life. And 3. You've heard it before many times but you've never listened, BE YOURSELF! It honestly doesn't matter what others think of you. It's college there are going to be a bunch of new and different people, so you can just be who you want to be, ok. Have fun!... But don't go crazy." :)

The transition to college is a major step into the next chapter of your life, and it is important to remember to weigh all your opitions when making a decision to which college you want to attend. Remember to look at every aspect of the university. Although your education is the most important reason you are attending college and you should find one that qualifies to your standards, it is also important to find a college that is comfortable for you. You will be living at the school and it is wise to look at everything in dept with how you will be surviving in your home away from home. You should look at every detail such as the times the cafeteria is open because on weekends you may be on your own for finding food or the cafeteria may close earlier at nights than you think. Either way be confident in your choice of college that you chose! College will be the most amazing experience and teach you skills you will use in everyday life.

I know how eager you are to enter the college life, and how curious you are about how it will be. All you will need to know is that you will be liked by many people, your roommate will be awesome, you will live with your dorm, and you can easily pass each and every class you take. Just sit back, relax, and get ready to have some fun.

If I could go back as a high school senior and speak to myself I would stretch the importance of being independent. When you leave for college your mother doesn't go in a bag with you; there everyday to wake you up and coach you through out the day. She also wont be there to make you do simple things like clean up your room or your homework. Professors all assume that once you make it to them you have the maturity thing down packed so they expect for their work to be done regardless. Maturity goes a long way in college too. You have to learn how to manage your time wisely and to always make the right choice. Trouble is so very easy to get into, but pure hell to get out of. Although parties may seem fun and full of excitement it's way easier to fall behind.

Currently as a third year college student, I have learned alot about the college life and it is not easy to make the transition from your high school life. You have more freedom and you experience things you never thought you would come across in life. My advice is do not graduate early. I entered college one year earlier than expected due to I finished and graduated from high school a year early. That last year of high school gives you time to mature a little bit more and you will not feel as awkward when you enter your freshman year of college. Also, it will be hard when you move away from home, but become actively involved in school because you meet alot of new people and make life time friends. Do make the effort to come home about once a month and call a few times a week to keep a well developed bond with your parents. Learn to discipline yourself because if not then you could fail out of your first years of school or be put on academic probation. Allow yourself to have fun, but remain focus on your goals and dreams.