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The advice I would give myself and any other senior apply for colleges is... Don't just go to a school that your parents or family want you to go to, find one that fits you. Also make sure you can actually pay for it apply for loans early to make sure you are not denied so you won't have to end up paying out of pocket for everything. I made both of these mistakes and I most likely cannot go back unless I find a way to pay for this semester. Something that would also help is to make a list of ten things you want in a college then when you are looking for schools just go to the one that has the most on your list. There is so much advice I could give to seniors but just make sure you really know what schools are for you.

The advice that I would give myself would be to focus on school work, pay attention to your surroundings, keep documentation of everything, and do not to rely on others to 'hold your hand' through everything. Try doing things yourself and become more responsible.

Dear Sabrina, I am here to give you the advice you need to survive in the future. First of all, get involved. Although your grades and studying are very important, it is also important to get involved and be a leader. This will help you with the college application process, applying for scholarships, and most importantly it will help you decide what you want to do with your future. I know you love to study and strive for good grades, that is only part of what it takes to be successful. Secondly, get out and apply for as many scholarships as possible. College is expensive; do not wait until it is too late. There is money available as long as you are willing to work for it. College can be stressful and you don't want money to become an added burden or stress. Be prepared for financial burdens but do not let them get in your way of success. You are strong, independent, and a hard worker. Put all of these to use in college and remember how important your college education is for your future. Do not waste it. Sincerely, Sabrina

If I could go back in time, I would slap my high school senior self and tell her to calm down. The world is a scary place, but that's no reason to be afraid of trying something new. Then I'd kick her our of her comfort zone and force her to apply for scholarships. College is not cheap.

You are mostly excited about the four years ahead of you as a college student, but, of course, there is that slight bit of worry entering your mind as well. The advice I have for you is to forget your worries because you have chosen the right college for you filled with friends and teachers that are willing to help you with every inch along the way. I am telling you to not worry and just jump right in. Go to every sporting event you can and participate in every club or program you can. Live it up!

My first semester of college flew by. I have never been through such a challenging time in school. College is a whole new ball park than high school. I have had my ups and downs through the semester. Through the struggles and stress my determination and self- confidence has gotten stronger. I dedicated nearly all my time to school from homework, to studying, and tutoring. A year ago, when I was a high school senior, I was given advice from my college friends; and through that advice and personal experience, knowing what I know now the advice I would have given myself is, " The ONLY thing in high school that matters is academics; not drama, your first kiss or even prom. Your grades in high school determines your future. Be the student in college that goes to school for a better life and not for the fun and games. Life is already too short to waste time. Make it worth wild, learn, explore, live through faith and not sight, and NEVER give up. One day you'll be successful and failure is not an option. You'll do great things."

If I were able to go back and give myself advise, it would definitely be to begin the year involving myself in activities. This last semester it took me a while to become completely comfortable in college, but I realized that involving myself in activities and organizations, college came much easier. I would also want to tell myself to better my time management, my first semester I noticed that once I became more involved with other things I began to learn how to balance my time. So my advice would be to not be shy or intimidated to join more groups, and by doing so I will be better at managing my time.

I remember my first year was a tough one, it was diffical to ajust to how the classes were taught. I was so sure of my path when I enter college, I was going into astronomy, that the first year I didn't see that this major wasn't the place for me. My best advice for someone about to go into college would be to let you mind be open to what you learn in college you might find a path that you have never thought you would take. It could turn into the best decision of your life. I am now about to graduate with a degree in psychology with plans to continue on to graduate school and I wouldn't change it for the world. So let college change you.

I would advise myself to step out of my comfort zone whenever possible. College is about trying new things and having fun. For example, if you want to go to an event but do not know anyone going, you should go anyways and you'll end up meeting new people and making new friends!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give myself a lot of advice. I would tell myself that there will be a lot of distractions, but it is essential to stay focused. Distractions may include those which I view as my friends as well as family issues. I would tell myself to analyze each situation carefully to be able to distinguish between urgent situations and those that can wait. I would tell myself to be patient. Know my limits and obey them. Do not take on a class load just because I want to graduate early. Most importantly, I would tell myself to take up a career that I love to do and not one whose salary I love.

Take chances, make mistakes, and most of all have fun! Yes, its scary going to a big school, far away from home and coming from small town roots, I was very nervous. Yet I still went halfway across the county to a school where there were more people in my classes than in my entire town! College is an exciting part of your life and full of opportunity, don't sell yourself short and play it safe because I can promise you that you will regret it. This is one of the most defining moments in your life. College is where you will find out what you are good at, what you suck at, what you really want to do with your life, and most likely who you want to spend your life with. Once you're there, go outside, meet people, challenge yourself to do things you wouldn't normally do and I guarantee you'll discover yourself in totally new ways.

Although your life is busy and you have a lot of extra curricular activities, please start doing some scholarships. Your parents need more help because your sister needs to go to college sooner than you think. Time and money goes fast and the more you try to get money, the more you have a chnace to get money. Scholarships are the way you need to be headed and what you need to be focusing on. Your sister is only two years behind you and will need college money just as much as you need it. You forget how expensive colleges are and if you want you sister to go out of state, like you are, then you need to step it up and look up more scholarships. You can do it, just go ahead and do it, it helps so much in college. Oh and don't worry about your roommate, you two will get along great! Live your life like there is no tomorrow and study hard!

I would tell my senior self to hurry up and finish the community college classes and focus more on GPA, so that I could've applied for more scholarships.

If I was to give my high school self advice, it would definitely be to relax. I can be overwhelmed quite easily, and the transition was very hard on me; I don't like change at all. I would definitely tell my high school self to let go of perfection and let the transition happen as it was supposed to. Everyone had told me that college would be a breeze compared to high school. While I was prepared for the schoolwork, I was not ready for the change in environment. Knowing what I know now, I would tell my former self to not focus too much on getting things perfect, but to relax and enjoy the new experience of college. I definitely did not partake in the first year experience of college as a person should, but focused too heavily on schoolwork, but not enough on meeting new people. Back in high school, I thought a social life would happen naturally. I should have enjoyed my first year a lot more than I actually did, so I would make sure to tell my former self to do so.

As a parent of three children in various stages of their education, the wife of a community college graduate now working on his bachelor's degree, and a returning student myself, I have learned a lot that would benefit the 18-year-old me! First and foremost, I would tell Me to have no fear. Given the opportunity today, I say to high school students with no support system exactly what I wish had been said to me. "You deserve college! If you want it, go for it. Be relentless in your pursuit of help achieving that primary goal. You are worth it! Believe in yourself and your self-worth. You are deserving of everything that is available to anyone else in this world. Do not let low self-esteem drive you away from all your heart desires. The better your education, and more experience you gain, the better prepared you will be to help yourself and others achieve a better life, and pursue your dreams. Your mantra should be: Do it, be it, say it, until you believe it; and you will make it true." What life-changing words those would have been for me to hear.

If I were able to go back to my younger self in my senior year of high school, I would advise myself on the challenges of the high cost of tuition that appears to rise every year. Right now, I am in a financial predicament in terms of paying for one year at the University of Arizona, but back then I did not consider how much money was needed to pay for college. I would also tell myself that studying for college courses is an important part of getting good grades in order to have and keep a high GPA. I think it's sometimes hard to get myself to be more productive, but I certainly would listen to my older, more mature self. Since college costs are an issue for me right now, I wish in high school I would have put more serious thought into how money and studying will affect my current strive to earn my college degree.

Christine, I know you're getting ready to go to college, and you're pretty nervous. Don't be! College is such a great experience. Here are some words to the wise: -You'll meet friends, everyone needs a study partner so turn to the person you see next to you and simply introduce yourself. They will come in handy as you prepare for exams. -Give yourself a solid week of studying before any exams. -Avoid a "C" at all costs! It really hurts your GPA -Get involved into the community! Volunteer at a homeless shelter, food bank, hospice, or a local hospital. -Get to know your professors, they are very helpful and really want you to succeed! - You don't need to buy the newest edition of a textbook, shop for previous editions on Amazon. You'll save a ton. - Attend sport games and school events! - Think about graduate school..now! Have fun, don't sweat the small stuff. It goes by fast, so take advantage of every moment. Give it your all, because every grade counts! If it gets too tough, call someone and vent..it's okay!

As a high school senior I thought I had the world figured out, little did I know I didn't. If I could go back in time and communicate with me as a high school senior there would be many things I would tell myself. Foremost I would say "hey you go the University of Arizona, bet you never thought you'd end up here", as I never would have imagined myself where I am now. Secondly I would tell myself not to load up my schedule my first semester with more than 15 units, as the transition is already hard enough without taking on a double courseload. One thing all high school seniors should know going into college is that it isn't high school, each class should take about two hours of studying for every hour of class, so don't load up your schedule with more than you can handle! Also, remember that no matter how hard your first semester is remeber, everyone survives! Work hard, do your best, and don't get distracted by partying, and you will do just fine!

Take advantage of every opportunity that is available for you. Don't just sit around and wait for everything to be handed to you, but actually go out and try to find things out for yourself. Really try to figure out what you love to do so you could work towards something and make the most out of your college experience. You have to really put in an effort to figure out what career field is best for you and actually research it and make sure it is something you love. You will probably change your mind a lot of times, but that’s good because you shouldn’t settle and by changing your mind you will only get closer to what you love and that will be the best thing you can do for yourself. College is challenging but you are smart and you can do anything and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. College shouldn’t be too stressful, but take it seriously and learn everything you possibly can it will only be better for you in the end. Lastly, don’t ever think you’re finished learning, always stay hungry for knowledge.

One benefit to attending college as an adult is that I am much more dedicated and know myself better than I did in high school. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to closely consider different schooling options. Hands on approaches to learning, not just lecture based classes are much more appealing to me and I gain more through the experience.

The person who I am now is very different then the person I was in high school. Much of the difficulty I encountered transitioning from high school to college could have been diminished by four pieces of advice. First, escape the mindset that high school is the extent of reality, but instead enjoy this period and use it as an opportunity for intellectual and artistic growth while the demands of life are less intense. Second, treat others with respect. Don’t be so self-conscious of other people's opinions. You can be a positive force in your high school by treating people with respect and kindness; they deserve it and so do you. Third, work harder at the course work that is assigned and taught in class. While the material at times seems arbitrary and trivial, there is much to gain from completing projects that you may not enjoy doing. And finally, value the time you spend with family and friends. Once you graduate, it will be much harder to spend time with these loved-ones. These pieces of advice would have better prepared me for adult college life and also would have made high school much more enjoyable.

Dear soon-to-be-college-student me, You've worked diligently up to this point to derive success from your education and have managed to squeeze out straight As for nearly your entire high school career. You should know now, that such grades will not be earned so easily. Don't be too disappointed if and when you find yourself struggling to maintain a high B. The transition into college, non-academically speaking, will be rather painless. As you enjoy your personal freedom though, remember to befriend the right people along the way. Especially with your daring choice to pursue a degree in an artistic field, you must remember that most opportunities will come from your relationships with the right people. It really is "all about making connections" in your field, so keep that in mind as your career unfolds. Most importantly, never let the positivity drain out of your self- image. You are smart, kind, and possess a natural talent that brought you to this point. Do not take too seriously the judgments that others constantly pass on you. No matter what you hear, you will always be worthy of taking the next step forward. Take it for you.

Sober up, start to take life seriously while you are young and strong. The choices you make now will affect your life for many years. Go to college and be mainly focused on your academic work. Work hard, talk to your teachers about what they are looking for in the work you do, after a couple of quarters it will get easier. If a suject is particularly hard seek help, do not think that this means you are unintelligent, everyone needs help with some things and it is smart to get it. Do not let yourself be distracted by lots of fun things, it is important to enjoy life sometimes, but real enjoyment comes as a result of things you accomplish through hard work, yet at the same time, make friends, a good friend will generally give you good advice so listen to what they say. Ask other students about teachers, they will tell you which ones are good. Take some classes that are outside your comfort zone, it will help you be a better student. Allways be respectful and friendly towards your teachers, even if you do not like them. A little respect goes a long way.

The road to happiness and sucess are not always the same road and do not have to be completed at the same time. In fact they are often hard to do at the same time. Do not burden yourself with a significant other your first year of college. Live life and do not almost get married and have your entire family almost disown you. Nothing is worth loosing family, your dignity, and love for yourself. There are many things in this world that I know you want to accomplish, like being a pediatrician, but maybe think of other ways to get there and not the hardest most taxing course. Think of the options ahead of you that do not involve alienating your family which forces you to look for ways to pay for college. It is not worth being stubborn and trying to make grown up decisions when you dont have the knowledge about life outside a messed up family. Live, that is my advice.

The transition to college can get messy, so my best advice would be to use a BIB (balance, involvement, bravery).Balance. Have a balance. Success in college comes from being social while also maintaining your schoolwork. You can always make up a party that you missed, but you can never make up a test that you failed. You’re in college to get a degree, so take your academics seriously, but also know when to have fun. Work hard and focus during the week, but then have fun and relax on the weekends. Involvement. Get involved. Your college experience is rooted in the friends you make and the environment you put yourself in. Joining clubs and organizations is the easiest way to find out what you like, what you don’t like, and who your friends are. Once you find a comfortable environment, you will be able to excel and have more fun in college than you ever originally expected. Bravery. Be brave. College is a new beginning, so try new things, meet new people, and put yourself out there. You will never know what you are missing out on untill you take advantage of all college has to offer.

Looking at what I know now compared to what I knew in high school, I would tell myself to allows be willing to try new experiences and don't back down from an opportunity because it may seem a little intimidating. Enjoy the social aspects of school and college life but never let yourself get carried away. Stay focused on classes and don’t wait until the last minute to try and make a difference on your education. Find a way to study that fits with your learning style quickly and stick with that routine throughout the semester. Never be satisfied with all that you have accomplished. Allows push to be better and work hard for your future but remember you’re still young and these are the best years of your life so find that balance between academics, clubs, and fun and your college experience truly will be everything you want it to be.

Knowing my financial situation would not permit me to go to a California school I wish i spent more time enjoying high school rather than spending nights perfecting my essays for Stanford, UCLA, UCSD and the like. High school and all of its opportunnities would have been better served with more focus on social life than my future college life. Though, I also regret not spending the money to make all my classes in high school a dual enrollment community college class as well because at the University of Arizona I could have used the classes to replace general education requirements.

Don't stress the small stuff, and live life to the fullest.

I would tell my high school senior self to be better at prioritizing. In college there are many things to distract from coursework and from focusing on academic success. The attitudes of college professors are much different than high school teachers, particularly if coming from a small high school. It is up to the student to do work and succeed. In advising my high school senior self, I would try to impart a sense of priority and hope that my senior self would focus more on making academic success a priority. I would try to give myself a sense of empowerment about my future and convince myself that homework really is important. Attending class and being involved in campus activities are also important factors in order to succeed. As a piece of final advice, I would tell myself to always keep an eye on the future and do what must be done in order to have a positive future.

Last year as I was going through the college application process, I was confused and up until a few weeks before my graduation, I had no idea where I was heading to school that upcoming fall. A few words of advice I would give myself would be, most importantly, to be more active and stay diligent in applying for scholarships and finding how I would pay for things in my first semester of college. One of the main problems I face in college is finding the money to pay for the everyday essentials. One other key thing I would tell my old self would be to research more about a potential major at the school I would be going to. I'd let myself know that it would be wise to make a tentative goal to decide a major just so going into my fall semester of school I would be more equppied to succeed in school, and specifically that major, with courses designated around what I wanted to do.

College is never an easy transition from high school. But its not like when you switch schools when your younger and scared of meeting new people. This transition is better than those ones. People are actually very friendly and make you feel welcomed even the professors try to make it seem easier then the ones you had in high school. College is actually really fun and you learn so much about the profession your studying to accomplish that it makes it even better. The only thing that has to be really clear to you is that college is a very big responsibility and that even though its fun and people are really nice to you. You have to do all your homework and projects to pass the classes because they don't pass themselves. You actually have to work very hard to keep your grades up. Also don't procastinate with your assignments because it can get a habit and that will not turn out ok in the long run when you have so much homework to do. But to all of this don't worry because in the long run this will all be worth while when you graduate.

If I could go back as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be to not enter college treating it as high school. As a high school senior, I was able to walk through my advanced and honors' courses with little or no effort. I could pass all of my tests, including final exams, without studying or even showing up to class. I made the mistake of thinking I could do the same with college, and had a very nasty surprise on all of my first tests. Afterwards, it became very clear that I could no longer skate through classes like I did in high school, and that effort was required to get the high grades I wanted. College is not high school, but it took a few bad test scores to come to that conclusion. If I could go back and speak to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be to study, study, study, and to not wait until the last minute before a test to do so.

Community College is very different from the traditional University. Don't go into one expecting an atmosphere like the other. That being said, both can offer valuable educational experiences and friendships that will last a life time. Both schools offer unique opportunities that cannot be obtained in other establishments. Even if your college expereince is not one hundred percent how you pictured it to be, you will have gained more by going down this route than most students who simply just jump right into a University. Just keep on working hard and meeting people!

First thing I would tell myself is not to ever procastinate on anything, most importantly homework. Also, keep up on the material that we learn in class every day because unlike high school; tests are not always multiple choice where you could guess and do well on the test. The material builds on itself so if previous material is not well understood, it is very hard to study for the tests. Organization and time-management are also one of the key skills to gain in college. They are tied up with procastination. In high school, homework is usually due the day after it is given and teachers really take care of students in terms of telling them in advance when the tests will be and how to study for them. In college, a week usually is given for the homework and it is hard to remember all the homeworks and quizzes when you are taking four to five classes. So it is very crucial to be organized and do everything in advance as there is no one to keep you updated on the work.

Don't worry! It's not as bad or as imposing as you might think. You will find people along the way who will help you and guide you in the right direction. Don’t let up! Keep working hard, even though your friends want to take you out and party and have fun. Have fun, but don’t let it get in the way of studying for the grades you need for your career. Don’t forget about finals! All that hard work can come to naught in the last week of school if you aren’t working hard down to the wire. Don’t over-do it! Work hard during the week, but take it easy on the weekends or whenever you have the time. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Take advantage of the professor’s office hours; they’re usually more than happy to see AND help you. Don’t cheat! It’s so easy to chat about a test or quiz to a friend after you took it, but it’s still wrong! You not only help them illicitly, you hurt yourself and others by giving them a “leg up” on the task.

First and foremost, I would explain to myself that the BIO181 class the advisor told you to take? Run, run for your very life as it depends on not taking that specific class. Kicking myself in the leg for not starting to work hard sooner would be a good first step. "Don't wait for Diana to make you, take the initiative now and life will be better", I would say to myself over and over again. I would explain what classes were easy, but yet enthralled me so as to avoid the ones I would struggle in and never learn from. I would do this in an attempt to increase my college experience from one of uncertainty and hard work. To guide myself in the direction most beneficial for my education, and avoid the pitfalls that caused much stress and near humiliation of my academic career. To be able to know the truth, and react in heinsight...What would I not do to prevent disaster? Now thats a real question.

going back in time i would tell my self to focous on my education more than my personal problems. That i know things may seem hard might now and you just want to gie up with it all dont beause you will only hurt your self in the future. Also just because you join college and you are not talking a college credit class your first year in college what ever you do dont slack off!

apply to more than one college and multiple scholarhips. If i would have known that then i may be going to college on a full ride or at least some amount of money.

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior I would probably tell myself to relax about the college admission process. The truth is it does not matter where you go to school, it matters more what you do while you are there, and where you want to go afterwards. In addition, I would tell myself to try things I normally wouldn't, because in those moments of trial is when you learn the most about yourself. Saving money, and budgeting are other pieces of advice I would give myself, because as I have unfortunately discovered, college expenses cannot simply be pre-written on paper. Besides tuition there are extra cost brought on by extracurricular acticvities, supplies, life events, food and even the unexpected. Yet, most importantly is time management, which is crucial to keep in mind for college life.

There were two things that I did not understand upon entering college that might have proved detrimental if I was not corrected immediately. First of all, every resource must be utilized when given the opportunity, unlike in high school. When a high school student walks into their first college class, normally a general education course with at least 150 students, it is jarring to know that you are just a part of an immense crowd of other students from a teacher’s perspective. On the first day students receive a syllabus containing all of the course material and something that might not have been present in high school called office hours, and sometimes preceptor hours. The utilization of this personal time with the teacher is key in order to both become prominent in the class to the teacher and maintain a sound grade point average. If free time is somehow present, use it to create questions for the teacher and go into his or her office and create a good relationship with them. Secondly, the use of a calendar to organize all lectures, office hours and labs is crucial to staying on top of a college course schedule. Plan ahead!

I would emphasize the strong attributes I have and capitalize on them. I am stubborn so I would guide that trait towards productivity. I was very unsure about what to do in the past. I really needed someone to mentor me and give me advice on many aspects of life. I left home right after high school and lived away from my parents. I found myself in very difficult times and I felt that I needed a good shove in the right direction. This sort of advice would have been great as at a younger age I was rather foolish and nonchalant about self-improvement. I also feel that I underplay my capacity to learn. I often felt ashamed at being seen as the class nerd. I now know that there is nothing wrong with being a class nerd and that it is an ultimate advantage in college. I would have told myself that there is nothing wrong with studying, reading, and wanting to learn more.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would say try harder. As a student I never did the best to my ability. I always did the required minimum. I am in college and never realized how much harder it was. If I would have really tried and paid attention I would know what I am working with. My friends always did better. I was very ashamed at myself when I graduated. I thought I could have done a lot better. I am 19 and I go to Georgia Military college. I now know that i can try better. I can start over. My GPA can be great. If I do what i would have done in high school in college. My grades with be what i have always wanted them to be. My advice to the past self is you could have done better. You could have tried harder. You could have done what you needed to help pay for college. I am a college student and I am smart. I will do the best to my ability and I will make the grades to graduate with honors.

Don't think you can just skate by, the coursework isn't just busywork.

Advice that I would give myself would be, be prepared for drastic changes. You will make new friends, new enemies and learn that everyone comes from a different place so try to be friends with all the new people you will meet. School is going to be much harder and the classes will go by much faster than a yearlong class. In order to pass you must go to class the myth of skipping out whenever you want is a lie. There are no shortcuts in life don’t cheat it will hurt you in college rather than help you.

Janaella, make sure to take last year in high school extremely serious. In a way everything you do in your senior year determines the way the rest of your educational career will shape out. Whether you decide to go to community college or a four-year university do not ever forget what you are capable of as a student and also as a human being. Do not be blind sided by the things that may be going on around you, just continue to pursue your dreams. Don't let anybody tell you what you can and cannot do, because at the end of the day the only person that determines your fate is you. Never underestimate your self worth. The transition from high school to college is a scary one but what you must remember is that life is what you make of it. As of now you have the whole world in your hands. Please remember how special and intelligent you are. It was hard for you to get to this point, but now that your here you need to take full advantage of all the possibilities. Remeber to put God first, because he will never leave your side.

I would tell myself that it is important not to procrastinate. You should try and finish the work in a timely manner so that you do not have to stress. I would also tell myself to get involved in as many groups and activity that you can as a way to meet new people and find new interests. I would tell myself that having a job on campus is really convenient and that you should look for one right away. I would say that if you are feeling stressed about a subject or idea in class, talking to the TA's and professors really help you understand and do better in the classes. I would say sitting in the back of class might make you feel cool, but if you paying to go to school you should probably embrace it and pay attention/ listen to what the professors are saying. Lastly I would say have fun explore as much as you can!

I would definitely have take more AP classes as it would help me ease my initial course work. I would also have focused more attention to my foreign language as the University of Arizona requires student to have foreign language skills.

Personally I would not change anything about the current way things have gone at college. My experience thus far has been exceptional. The transition to college was easy and painless for me, I met new people and grew aquainted with the university relatively quickly. My courses were easy to adjust to and I had no problems with any of the work. If I had to tell my previous self one thing though, it would be "prepare for the time of your life because you only get to do it once".

I would tell myself to start focusing on a major. As a high school student everyone says you can be anything you want to be but that is not true. You must be passionate about a topic in order to spend the rest of your academic career studying about it. Being undecided is a waste of time and money. Not only that but they don't advise you on what classs you will need for graduate school. In the future I would love to be an academic advisor or a high school counselor to truly advise my students and lead them to a fulfilling career.

I would say to really think twice about which major I choose to be in because I find myself catching up because I was in the wrong major for two years. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships even though I think I might not get it because the worst that can happen is not to get it and regret is really troublesome. I would also tell myself to really take every semester serious because it effects me overall. I would also say to get involved right away as a freshman because it helpd build a community to belong to and get to know people of the same majors, interests, etc. and also teachers, mentors, etc. Getting involved on and off campus ends up being the most important thing after academia.