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Be involved and keep your grades up. As much as it does not seem, your GPA is counted a lot towards scholarships and it will help out mom so much. Stay in school and never stop being as ambitious as you are.

Hi Lorena! So you finished your third campus tour this month, and you have found out that what you really want is a small sized school that does not overwhelm you on a daily basis. I advise you stay away from your comfort zone and be open-minded about what type of school you really want to attend. Start looking at larger schools that have a more diverse campus. I know, I know, small schools just "feel more comfortable," but you have to look more in depth. Look at their extracurricular activities, internship and co-op programs as well as diversity on campus. Trust me those are the factors that you want to pay attention to while you search for your perfect school. Also, never doubt yourself during this transition. You have already rub shoulders with some of your possible college peers and noticed that your course load is nowhere near as advanced and demanding, but please don't underestimate your intelligence and determination. However, take this time stregthen your weaknesses and during this time allow yourself to build your character and confidence, because as Ralph Waldo Emerson stated, “Our strength grows out of our weaknesses.” Sincerely, Lorena M.

I think the best idea is to start at a community college and get my core classes finished, it's also the best way to see if college is something I can handle. It will help me get a better focus on what I want to do with my life.

College is more than worth it. Its so funny how education can change how one not only views the people around them but most importantly how they view themselves. I believe everyday I learn something new. Ofcourse sometimes I feel overwhelmed with work, but I always find so much pride in all that I am studying. Its hard to believe that not so long ago I couldnt even picture myself as a college student. I thought to my self its going to be just like highschool, except for the fact that I will be living by myself. Oh! how wrong I was; I have meet so many people here in Temple, people who have taught me so much about myself and how I feel. I feel liberated, yet at the same time bound to this task of accomplishing my higher education. Its different you know, when you are actually studying about something that you just might be doing for the rest of your life. Its like listening is your key to success and your key to attaining knowledge. College is changing my life, and am sure it will change the rest of my life.

Stay Positive! No one can get through life looking down upon themselves or any aspect of their future. Don't consider yourself the underdog, but consider yourself the hero. Never tell yourself you can't do it! As a student who puts herself through college and supports herself, I have learned anything is possible. You must work hard in high school and take all classes seriously. Now is not too soon to think about your future. Explore the options you have by volunteering and getting involved in different activities in your community to further investigate what you want from your future. There are so many possibilities out there, so why not start now? Lastly, never let anyone choose your future for you. Choose what school, major, and career is best for YOU! Choosing what your friends, parents, or teachers want of you will limit your potential and your motivation. While their advice can be extremely helpful and their support is substantial, you need to do things on your own terms to make you future the best it can be for you!

Things will change. What you think you want to do now will be different in the future. Accept the change and learn to let go. Keep an open mind and don't rule things out because they are unfamiliar. Adjusting to college is excrutiatingly hard, especially for a commuter who is largely unable to form relationships with peers that those who live on-campus can. The work will be tough and the course load hectic, but time management really is everything. If you learn to manage your time well early on, life will be a little less hectic.

I would tell myself to take as many classes as possible, as high school seniors we were given a choice. A choice between little classes to extra classes. I stayed in the middle, I took two AP classes but also dropped my Trig class. I decided I didnt want to deal with the stress of Math and Science, so I only took Literarture, Art and Writing classes. I now realize this was a huge mistake, even though I didn't need remedial Math classes, I still felt out of the loop in my college Math class. I would go back in time and tell my high school senior self to stay in Trig class, to take that extra AP Enviormental Science class, to keep on with the second semester of Chemistry. Even though I probably wouldn't have enjoyed my senior year as much, the end result is a bigger reward. College would be MY reward.

Even if you go to the same school as your best friend, expose yourself to new people and dont always gravitate towards the path that you are already used to and have gone down before. Trust your instincts and experience as much as possible because the next four years go by so quicky and you dont want to have any regrets.

The four years you spend in high school are the most memorable years a student will experience. When you become a senior, all of a sudden you become excited because you know there are things offered only to the students who are a senior, such as prom and a certain seating area at the assemblies. I know when I was a high school student, I was mostly involved in the yearbook club and basketball. I focused more on the social aspect of school instead of the actual academic side of things. During high school, I could have studied more and put more effort into my studies, but I wanted to make lasting friendships instead. I am now a student at Pierce College, a local community college and whenever I reflect on my senior year of high school, I think about where I would be today if I put as much effort into studying and learning then as I do now. I now actually stay after school and study and go to tuturing sessions where I can ask questions and get help. This has helped my GPA and motivates me to keep putting 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in all that I do.

Motivation is the source of power for everything and anything you want to do in life and without it you can easily go astray. You should put in enough effort and remember that everything you are doing in high school is a continous assessment and absolutely nothing should be taking for granted. college is a whole different ball game because, it requires more discipline and a high sense of maturity. A great amount of emphasis should placed on developing these skills due to the simple fact that it will go a long way to make the transition much swifter. Additionally, emphasis should be placed on narrowing down your areas of interest because that enables you to jump directly into that particular field which appeals to you rather taking a whole semester, sometimes even more trying to decide.

Be open minded about everything!

Note to Self There changes I could have made to enhance my senior year of high school. I could have made my college life easier by being a better senior. If I could go back in time and talk myself as a senior, then I would advise myself two important changes to make. First, I would tell myself to get more involved. Being more involved in high school activities and in the community, such as playing a high school sport or doing volunteer work would have helped me to learn time management. These activities that I disregarded in high school but, I should have taken my time to consider because it could help me in a long term situation. Next, I would tell myself to use my time more wisely. The time that I wasted hanging out with friends should have been used to study Pre-Calculus or filling out scholarship applications. My advice to myself would have helped me tremendously. If could have told my self these things the transition to college would have been easier. These things would have made me more independent. I would have learned life lessons that would be carried with me forever.

You are not always going to succeed in everything you do the first time around. Obstacles are to be met along any journey, but falling and learning how to pick yourself up is all part of the learning experience of success. If you want to achieve your goals, you need to set your mind to completing any objective, and focus. Persistance, drive, and focus until you reach your finish line is neccessary. Setting a reasonable deadline for each of your goals and following through with hard work and dedication are the minimum requirements needed to aquire a goal. When an obstacle is thrown your way, you must stay positive. Having a positive mind state is often times the difference between succeeding, and failing. I’ve always said that problems are problems because they have a solution. If there was not a solution you would be at a dead end. When things are at their toughest, and it is hard to mentality stay strong, having confidence and positivity will carry you through that problem and provide for you: a solution. Surrounding yourself with people that have similar desire to succeed and a positive attitude will help as well. Never GIve Up.

I will tell my highschool senior self; do not settle for average. Be the best and over achieve at all things that are possible. As well do not leave things that you can do today for another time. Learned my lesson for leaving the hardest subject that has always defeated me and that is math. I left math for the last thing I can do, never passed it at the begining now I am a semester behind. Also apply to all the scholarships/help you eligible to obtained. If you get extra money from those grants for your use, don't missuse it on nonsense, save it for the future. If i would have saved all those extra grants; I would have a lot of savings. At last have fun, explore what your school does and their social life; it will look great on your applications and resumes.

Save money!

It's all about balance and moderation. It's important to make connections with other students but it's also important to stay on top of your work for classes. Don't spread yourself out too thin joining too many clubs because you'll be spending all your time at meetings and fundraisers with no time to relax or get work done. Chose one or two activities you love, that's where you'll meet your best friends. It's not bad to go out with friends every once in a while but be responsible with your actions. Being incapable of getting things done due to choices made the night before is a bad sign. Always keep your goals in mind and go after what you want. While advisors are there to guide you they might not always point you in the right direction so know what you need to get done and use them as a reference point. You are responsible for yourself and it's no one else's job to make sure you graduate. Do what you need to do, get your work done, and have as much fun as possible while doing it.

Senior-me, open up your eyes to new experiences and say yes. Too many people in college let opportunities slip away and regret it later down the road. College is all about taking risks, exposing yourself to experiences you might not be comfortable with, and letting yourself have fun. Join clubs, talk to people you are unfamiliar with, and attend as many on-campus events as possible. College is truly what you make it and with all the opportunities your school will throw at you, you would be foolish not to enjoy them! Do not sit in your room all day, go outside and embrace yourself in your schools culture. Become a part of something bigger than yourself and let yourself fall a couple of times. Nothing you do will be perfect the first time, but that is life and no reason for you to give up. Lean on your friends and stray away from petty drama. Have fun and live life to its fullest. College is your chance to truly express yourself and make a name for yourself. Be creative, be lively, be involved, and most importantly be yourself. College is a huge opportunity, make your time worth it!

I think that college is a huge decision. When I was in high school, I wanted to get as far away as possible from my family, regardless of the cost. I didn't take into consideration the fact that I would have to be paying for school. While I wanted to be away from my parents, the rest of my family has been very helpful. I would suggest to myself to take a year off, work, and really think about what I want to do with my life. I ended up transferring because school was too expensive, too far, and wasn't providing me with the major I ended up wanting to pursue. I feel now that I am gaining experience necessary, inside and outside the classroom, to achieve my career aspirations.

Looking back, I wish I would've worked harder to save up money. I worked a couple of part time jobs on and off for about two years and now I'm paying for it (no pun intended). I work 20-35 hours most weeks and take eighteen credit hours at school. Despite the fact that I work so much, I'm struggling to cover fees from another school (that I didn't even attend). I love college and I am very glad to be able to continue my education, but it would have been far easier if I would have stuck with a job for a bit longer than I did and put back some money in a savings account.

I would encourage myself to change all of my lazy habits. At times I would not study for tests, but still manage to do well, but this ultimately hurt me because it made the challenge of creating new habits even tougher. This would be the main change I would make. Changing my study habits, and becoming more organized are two difficult habits to change but is a necessity to be successful in college. This would cause an increase in my current GPA and cut out the difficult adjustment stage when i first entered college. A simple change like that would have me in even better shape than I am now in my college career.

I'd like to let you know that no matter how stressed you are, you're too stressed. Going into college was the easiest transition imaginable, my first day was filled with a faint head and a weak heart- for no reason at all. Get to know whoever makes eye contact with you and definately befriend at least one person in each class, you will need them at least once to pull you out of a bad situation. Your teachers are the coolest people you'll ever meet, and everyone is a friendly face- and never let first impressions sink in, they're barely close to what you really get from the students here.

I would apply to Temple University as a freshman instead of a sophmore. I would also have started to look for outside scholarships earlier. I would also have chosen an academic advisor in the psychology department to help me gain experience and for advice. I would also emphasize the importance of volunteering and taking an active role in my community.

This few years that society allows you to set aside to focus on your personal development is a funny little hiccup on your personal timeline. Up until now, your path has been determined by your parents, teachers, and community, and societal expectations. Soon enough, there will be the responsibilities of work and family that will take precedence in your daily routine. There will be bills and appointments and obligations of all sort. We all, in our most calm and focused moments, can acknowledge that while we wish to determine our fates and control our destinies, much of what we can do to steer ourselves can be done most efficaciously during the short hiccup that is that few years between childhood and adulthood. Take this opportunity to design your course: explore yourself and the world, learn a language or six, study abroad, give some of your energy to a cause that matters to you. Engage in the worlds of politics and social justice. Develop your spiritual self and find a community to share this part of yourself with. Of course we can always redirect. But invest in yourself now, and the reward will be a richness that lasts forever.

My freshmen year of college taught me more about myself than I have ever learned in my 18 years of life. College is a huge transition and every student experiences many highs and lows. If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, the biggest advice I would give is to learn the meaning of self dicipline. In college we are thrown into an adult environment where we experience independence for the first time and often make mistakes along the way. I would encourage my high school self to start practicing self dicipline early on so that the temptations that come along with college life don't distract nor deter me away from my goals. I would also remind myself to be fearless and confident in who I am as an individual. It it important to go into college with some level of knowledge of who you are, or else it becomes easy to fall into negative traps. Hold on to your morals and values, because they will be tested at some point. While it is important to know who you are, be open to change and allow yourself to grow and mature through experiences.

If I could go back in time knowing what I know about college I would definatly tried harder the apply for scholarships. I also would have worked harder in school to have had better grades and be involved in more activities to allow myself more oppurtunities for scholarships. Last but not least knowing that the family could not afford to send me to college and there is no one who can co sign for a loan I should have got a job sooner and worked harder in softball the get recruited by the college I wanna go to.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the trasition, I would say to get a full time job instead of part-time and save as much money as you can. I would also tell my younger self to take some AP courses so he has a head start in credits when he goes to college. Lastly I would tell myself to make sure majoring in Information Science is really what he wants to do because it requires a lot of math and he's terrible at math.

I would tell myself to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself and not to hold back. Doubt and uncertainty are the biggest things that can hold you back from success and enjoyment of your college experience. This is not to say that one should be cautious and careful, but one should trust the advice of counselors and older students at campus. College is an opportunity for us really to grow as individuals and we find our identity here, or strengthen an existing identity. Either way, it is a time in your life that will truly carry with you and what better way to transition from high school than to have the attitude that what is better lies ahead!

I would learn harder going through high school and pay better attention to my teacher. Try to keep my grades up. Try not to procrasinate and stay on track with school work/assignments/tests. Take advantage of the tutoring centers and after school help.

When I was a senior in high school I really never thought about going to college. After graduation all I wanted to do was have fun and take time off. I never thought of the consequences this would cause me later in life. If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior, I would advice me to go to the counselor's office and get information about scholarships, college funding and college degrees. Also, to set a goal to continue my education and not take a break after graduation. Lastly, to start saving for college because it is expensive and although there are many scholarships and funding there are also many people applying fo it.

When I made the assumption that I had the opportunity of going back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I took it like if I had just recived a million dollars. It really shocked me when this unusal chance of going back in time and trying to conconvince myself into better preparing for college. I was convinced that I could have prepared a little earlier in high school and might have fallen behind on enrolling and figuring out my expenses for college. I then realized if I went back in time I could give myself some advise about applying for scholarships and grants that would help me in the short-coming of attending college as a freshman. Realizing my reality, I went back in time to give myself a better understanding of where a college student stands when applying for a college. All the long lines and dates of the hard work of the student trying to get an education and the teacher/professor trying to help the student reach their goals for education. A trip back in time wouldn't be so bad, it would be like rivising the story of my life.

If I could talk to my high school self I would say, “Make your own decisions. You can listen to the opinions of others but don’t let their thoughts weigh so heavily.” I would encourage myself to take more risks such as going to school out of state, studying abroad or pledging a sorority. I don’t regret any of my decisions because they made me who I am today and since I didn’t get into any trouble, the past will remain where it is, the past. I wasn’t wild and I had good grades. I would tell myself to apply myself more so I could get a 4.0.

I would tell myself that high school is different from college. In high school when you are late, the teacher will write you a tardy slip. If you are late more than 3 times, you will get sent to the principal's office with a warning and a call to your parents. In college if you are late, the instructor does not care. It doesn't mean that you can come to school late all the time. Otherwise you might be missing valubale information that the teacher is teaching in class. College is hard and stressfull but in the long run it's worth the education. It might take more than 5 years. It all depends on what you want to be in life. Don't let anybody tell you be a doctor, nurse or anything, because in the long run you won't be happy. If theres any family members that have the same major as you, take it. And if that's not what you want to be you can always change your major as many times as you want. College is expensive but there are webistes that you can apply for scholarships and loans to help you.

The first advice I would provide to a high school senior is to have a strong and positive sense of self upon entering college because you will come upon situations of peer pressure from students or friends trying to get you involved in things that may compromise your beliefs or morals. Having a strong sense of self and the will power to say no will keep you out of trouble and focused on why you came to college in the first place. Additionally, I would tell the high school senior to take the same skills developed in high school and multiply them times 2 because they will need to sharpen their studying, writing, and speaking skills to apply it to their field of study. Enter into their undergraduate career with a mentality of working hard and diligently towards attaining a degree and excelling in their class work. All of the course work achiever in their undergraduate career will be evaluated in a pursuit of graduate study or beginning your career path.

Thinking back to high school the first things that pop into my mind is taking gym class, talking in the hall before class and participating in extra curricular activities. I don’t have memories of staying up late to study for an exam or bragging about getting an A on a test.Now that I have experienced living in the real world for many years and have returned to college for the second time in my life, I truly wish that I had payed more attention to my academics in High School. I can only wonder what it could have been like if I had signed up for those more challenging courses instead of taking those easy courses.I now know that because of my few bad choices I have made so long ago has effected my advancements in academics today. These decision have also has recently caused me to have many sleepless nights trying to struggle to get an A in all of my courses in order to be accepted into nursing school. If I had only taken a few advanced classes while I was in high school I may have made it easier for myself as an adult.

I would tell myself to stay at the original university taht I began my college career at. The setting of Temple is not one that matches my personal preferences. But, regardless of this, I think it is good that I at least had this experience.

If I could go back in time and advise my high school senior - self, I would tell myself to be prepared to relax and enjoy the journey to and through college. I would tell myself to try as many new, positive experiences as possible and try to make some good friends. In addition, I would tell myself to always strive to perform my best academically. When entering college, the future possibilities are endless, so an excellent academic record is necessary to keep one's options open. Another thing that I would tell my younger self is to learn good money and time management skills. College is the best time to learn those skills. Most students are at least somewhat financially challenged and the time distribution is a huge adjustment. Students must learn to be self-disciplined in attending classes, completeing schoolwork, and being involved in extra-curricular activities. It is VERY helpful to learn these skills now that will be very useful later in life. Finally, I would advise myself to get into the habit of being physically active. Like the last piece of advice, this is a good time to establish this habit that my later-self will appreciate.

If I could go back and give myself advice I would say to plan better for your SAT's, take them more than once, and do a more extensive college search. I have realized now that some colleges are hard to change your major in and difficult when choosing to take classes outside of your major. I would tell myself to make sure that I look at those aspects of the college. Also I would say to visit more than one college and really try to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Become familiar with all the resources they have to offer students and definitely familiarize yourself with the student policies. I would tell myself to make a career plan, a degree plan and make sure I memorize the classes I need to take to fufill my major and the university's requirements. Plan those out so you can focus on you major's requirements. And lastly, I would tell myself to look for clubs and organizations that could provide you with opportunities to build your resume for you major and also find things that you like to balance things out and have fun.

Asuming that I could go back and speak with my high school self, the best advice I could give would be to relax. I recall that period of my life being filled with doubts, fears, and frustration. I would tell myself that it's okay to ask for help because this is not a process that one can go through on their own. I would tell myself to utilize the resources avaliable to become as experienced and as prepared as I can be. Most importantly, I would tell myself to smile because the journey I'm embarking on is a journey that is most fullfilling. During this time I will learn so much about myself and the world I live, and all of this will shape me into the man I wish to be.

Domenia, "You can do all things through Christ Jesus that strengthens you" You can do it. It's not impossible. Don't listen to the negativity. You have been given a dream that you need to hold onto don't let it go. Don't let it go for anyone! Everyday try your hardest. Learn as much as you can! Keep your mind open and your eyes open to guide you into the future. Pay attention in George Baldwins Biotechnology class. You hate him now but you will learn so much! It will save you in Intro to Biology. Make as many connections as possible build relationships because there will be a day when you will need advice and a hug! You want to make to sure there is someone who has your back! Most importantly is, keep your faith in God. When you are having a hard night or a discouraging moment, your faith will keep you through! And remember sometimes you will need to be your own CHEERLEADER! Get your practice in now! You Are A Conquer!

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself in high school, I would tell myself to try harder in high school. Instead of taking a full load of electives that did not count in college, I would have rather myself taken more challenging courses that would have better prepaired me for college. I would have also told myself to take the opportunity of dual enrollment, to take college courses at a local college while still in high school. All in all, I'm glad that I had a fun high school career but now that I look back, I would have done things completely different that would have hopefully gotten me farther in life.

I would tell myself not to rush into college, spend some time at community college getting college credit for much less expensive. I would tell myself only to attend university once I have found something that sparks my interest. I am 23 now and have only started on the right path academically one year ago, and I have a full year to go after this semester. Also before I had found my focus and motivation I had messed up my GPA by losing focus mid semester in Spring 2009 and recieving 2 f's and a c-. If I could go back in time and tell myself not to be in school without a reason that would not be there. I would only have the good semesters and my gpa would be around 3.75 and I could potentially acheive my postgraduate goal of getting into MIT for financial engineering. Now I have to work extra hard in hopes of just getting noticed. In summary, I would tell myself to be honest to me. If I am not ready for school I should not be there so I don't ruin anything for when I do want my education.

I know it's hard, but try hard not to think about how hard moving away is going to be. The transition takes a little time, but you'll end up fine. Besides, with skype you can see your family and friends any given day. It's a lifesaver, let me tell you. Don't psych yourself out because you think you're not ready. You'll do fine, because your mom and dad and the rest of your family did a great job of teaching you what you need to know. Plus, all it takes is a phone call and they can answer almost any question you might have. You won't be as alone as you might think, or fear. You'll make friends, easier than you might think. Try to think of this as an adventure, where every step you take, every trial you overcome, brings you closer to becoming the great man your family, friends, and even you want to become. Have faith in God, because He's the one who'll get you through this, not you. Smile often, listen well, and be yourself. You'll do fine.

"Ab, this isn't going to be a quick and easy decision. It's not like that shirt you just bought and can return if you decide you don't like it. This is college. This is your next four years. This is alot of money. Chose your school for the right reasons. You would never pay ten thousand dollars to get into a party, so don't choose Penn State because of the fun factor. Research how the school is going to help you in the long run. You know you love your family and are going to get extremely homesick extremely fast. Temple is only a train stop away. Make the choice thats going to make you the happiest. Having your own bathroom really does matter, so dorm with the Honors College so you can have the better dorms. Learn how to drink coffee, because staying up all night without it isn't easy. Get ahead early in the semester, falling behind in the beginning will kick your butt in the end. Never think twice about the 'what-ifs'. You made your choices, now make them worth it."

I would probably tell myself not to stress myself out so much with the college process. People bring so much unneeded stress in their lives during their senior year while trying to prepare for college. Of course, it is important to maintain grades and finish applications on time, but there comes a point when it is out of your hands and in the hands of the admissions office. I spent too many nights stressing out over college decisions that I had no control over. Because of that, I lost a lot of time where I could of been enjoying my senior year. I would remind myself to keep a better balance of what I could control and what I couldn't control.

Prior to starting college, I almost didn't graduate. During this period of time, I convinced myself that I was a failure. In the end I graduated, but I thought it was because of luck. I then enrolled at Valencia Community College and started classes in September 2009, at the time I didn't realize that this would change my life forever. College has honestly been the best experience of my life. My college experience has taught me how to believe in myself, to never give up, to ask for help, one can go as far as they would like in life as long as they try, and most important of all college gave me hope for my future. I like to think of my college experience as a rollercoaster going through a museum, it has its ups and downs, but you're learning along the way. It is vital I attend college so I can continue to grow as a person, student, and future doctor. I owe all my strength, courage, intelligence, and faith to college. I believe attending college is like the last item on a Master Card commercial, priceless. Next to my family, college is my everything.

My college experience was filled with establishing new and lasting relationships, relevant learning, natural disasters, and an overall maturation process. From my arrival upon Union's campus I knew that the next four years would be a sesaon that I would not soon forget. I learned more about myself from adversity in the past four years than I ever thought would be possible. In the Spring semester of my Sophmore year, a F4 tornado struck down on top of my campus and completely demolished all of the dorms and two academic buildings, as well as ruining cars, roads, etc. However, somehow in the midst of all that damage, not one single person died. Outside of a few minor injuries everyone was okay. Most of the students, including myself, lost most of their personal belongings, but that seemed so small compared to everything else. The community of people at Union came together in those trying times and created a unique college experience for those of us who endured the tornado. Union was valuable to attend because it taught me more than how to excel in the workplace, but how to excel in life. Those lessons will stick with me forever.

My college experience at Temple University has been very challenging to me, because of a major psychological breakdown through which I went during my undergraduate years. In 2008, I had to take a temporary leave and travel to Egypt for an extensive orthopaedic surgery which lasted six months. In a way that appears paradoxical, I became extremely involved in extracurricular student activities from my second year to my last year at Temple University. By "throwing" myself out there, reaching out to other students and being involved at most levels of leadership and community service, I found a way to evade my psychological troubles. My assessment of Temple University may well be stained by the pessimistic subjective outlook that I've developped since my early college years, but I cannot honestly deny the fact that this establishment allowed me to deeply explore a part of me that is very productive and promising. For this alone, I will always cherish and value my experience as a Temple University undergraduate.

Temple University is an amazing school overall. We are located close to the center of Philadelphia, known as "Center City" where you can have the feeling of New York City without the hustle and bustle. I've noticed from living in a city area, I was forced to mature faster because I had to be more independent getting around. The school also has an excellent program for my major, Recreational Therapy, so I am very thankful to have the staff working with me. Also, most of our staff has worked in the profession they teach, so they have first hand experience with their subjects.

The biggest lesson that I got out of my college experience is living by myself. The transition from having parents nurture and baby you with homecooked food and loving and care and then all of a sudden living in a cramped dorm room with a complete stranger is something that helped me be more independent. College has been valuable to me beacuse it also taught me how to teach myself certain subjects that is presented to me in classes. Teachers in high school and professors in college are definately not the same. Teachers in high school actually present the material to the students and guide them along the way if they have any questions or if they are struggling with the topic. Professors in college present the material, go over the basics, and pretty much expect the students to learn the material on their own. College overall has been a very valuable experience so far for me, because it taught me how to be an independent young man and how to teach myself in and out of the classroom.