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When you get to college remember 6 things: 1) Forget everything that you heard about college being "so hard". That's garbage. It's only school. It's as difficult as you make it. 2) Talk to staff members. This is wisest thing you could do. 3) You will eventually be an Education major. 4) Take care of business early. I know that's easier said than done but you have to do your work first and not be distratcted. 5) Don't be so worried and stressed. It never helped anyone before and it's not going to help you to be upset and worried all the time. 6) Enjoy yourself.

Developing good study habits and good time management are the two pieces of advice that I would give myself if I could go back in time to my senior year. One of the hardest adjustments to college is being able to study and understand the material on your own time, while also being able to manage other coursework. If I would of known how much studying there is in college as a high school senior, I feel like the transition would be a lot easier because I would be better equipped for the amount of studying required. When you are at college you are on your own. There isn't going to be anyone there telling you what to do and when to do it. What you get out of college is based on what "you" put in to it. Knowing and being able to have good study habits in high school will make your college experience less stressful and more enjoyable. I wish going back in time was possible because knowing how to study and mange my time would have made the transition an easier path to being a successful student.

Haleigh, Besides the obvious advice of working hard and studying a lot, there are some other things I want you to know as you begin your college adventure. First off, get over your picky eating habits now. Cafeteria food is nothing like Dad's cooking as far as flavor, texture, or freshness goes. Get used to choking it down or turning to Ramen every night. Next, you will survive community bathrooms, I promise. Yes, it can be a little weird when someone can hear you doing your business, but having to share a vanity mirror with 40 other girls is a great bonding experience. Third, keep in mind that everything happens for a reason. A bad grade on your first exam will motivate you to work harder the rest of the semester. Any fights between you and your roommate might end up with you moving in with your new best friend. Shattering something in the lab could result in having a cute boy helping you to clean it up. Stay positive, something good will come out of any situation. College is a roller coaster, but I know you will get through it. Lastly, have fun! Good Luck Haleigh

In the past generation or two, education wasn't the first priority in order for a person to succeed in life. People had no idea how complicated and sophisticated the world they lived in. The more we invest time and money in education, the more we become more educated and successful in life. It’s true that to get a college education is insanely expensive, but take a second and compare what we know now starting from the basic cell in the human body to complex solar system that we associate. Education is an imperative thing life. Look at your role modle and ask your self why can't i become better than him?

As we jump-start to our first year of college it can bring forth a variation of mixed emotions. It can be exciting for most but on the other hand terrifying because you will not have parents around as much as before or if you are not coming straight from high school, being out of school for a long period of time may be difficult as well. If I was to go back in to and talk to myself, as a high school senior and knowing what I know now in making that transition is to be open and positive minded to encounter difficult classes. Also to try and read over the summer and practice my study habits. In college you will need it. It is also a good idea to make sure you do scholarships to help you pay for expenses like books. Lastly, not to be afraid to make new friends and join organizations and participate in community service.

If I could go back to being a high school senior, I would change my mindset. I would look into more majors available in college, and truly research them with an open mind. I wouldn't settle for others opinions influencing mine in such a great effect. I would take the time to consider other options, and realize that it was alright that I didn't know what I wanted to study in college. I would take time to relax and not stress about finances and college debt. My mindset would be more open and understanding. I wouldn't rely on my past to make important decisions, but take chances and try new things and experiences. Making new friends orliving in a new city, I would be open to trying them all. I would advise myself to have more fun and not be so uptight. Most of all, I would tell myself to not be afraid to be me.

I would make sure that I had a job and save money to attend and pay for my first year of college therefore, make sure that I worked harder on improving my writing skills so I could place in the highest level english class. Therefore made sure to attend summer school so i can complete my studies in 3to 4years

In high school, for three years I ran as class president. It was a game; I had to be chill and famous enough to promote familiarity with the populace. Senior year, I did not campaign and was left from student newspapers, without close friends or comfortable lunch mates. I started to spend time with my next door neighbor and her acquaintances. It was definitely awkward; I felt I was making myself too available, too needy. But spending time with the same people countless times makes us grow close and gradually more comfortable. College is the same, only with a smart variety of people. They recognize time is valuable and if it is spent with them, they appreciate. The first time I met my roommate, she seemed unapproachable. First time Lisa and I went for lunch at B-Dubs, we talked about the weather for twenty minutes. Even silence brought us common ground. Now we share blankets, eye shadow palettes, everything. Be available and welcome new experiences. Do not convulse or shrink at self-conscious moments, plow forward. Cumbersome and troubling situations are positive conditions; they either cultivate appreciation or chances for positive change. Be clumsy and awkwardly grow, modify traditions.

First of all I would say, “Your parents are smarter than you, and you should listen to them!" Education is the most important choice you will EVER make in your life. You have to know that you can take care of you and NEVER be totally dependent upon anyone else. Life can bring about so many unexpected changes. You need to be prepared for these changes and the best way to do that is to have an education. Always have a backup plan. Surround yourself with as many positive people with the similar goals and aspirations as you. The company that you keep really does make a difference on your decisions. College is an amazing experience both socially and intellectually. All of those classes that you feel are unnecessary to get your degree, really will make you a more rounded person overall. You will make some your closest friendships here which will last a lifetime. Take a deep breathe and relax, it’s not as difficult as it seems. Most importantly, don't forget to smile, be happy, and have fun. Life is too short to take things so seriously. You are smart! You can do this!

I had a really hard time fitting in throughout my time in high school and I was most worried about not fitting in when I started college. I would tell myself not to worry, that you'll find your place within the first few days. That you will meet a couple of really close friends and find one particular person who will help you through it all. Although there are ups and downs and many tears throughout your four years in college, you wont regret anything and it will still be the best four years of your life so far. Your going to run into some of the hardest and most hurtful times that you'll ever experience but your stronger than you think. You'll experience your first broken heart and PA school isn't going to work out for you but trust in God because it works out in the end. Take things day by day because when you look too far ahead, you'll get way too overwhelmed. And most important, don't forget your family. They'll be there for you through everything.

Stop procrastinating! The hardest part about college is balancing your time. You have to stay focused and use the time that you have wisely. Sure the classes get hard but it's nothing you can't handle. And just remember, the more time you spend studying, the easier the material becomes. Also, start saving now. Books are very expensive on top of paying for tuition, so you need all the money you can get. Don't spend your money on going out to eat when you know you have a two hundred dollar book to buy that week. Another thing to keep in mind is to keep your head up, because the sun will always come again. Don't get overwhelmed by all the work and all the change, just make the best of every situation. Believe me, you won't get along with everyone you meet or every one of your professors, but you will still have to deal with them, so don't let that get you down. When you feel too overwhelmed, find some time for yourself and relax, it will all be worth it in the end.

I would advise myself to be more prepared for the college experience. It is not like high school and you need to grow up quickly, be responsible, and work hard. II would tell myself that my education leads into your lifetime career, and in order to succeed you must work hard and be prepared for what you are entering into. I would remind myself that the harder I work now, the better I will be in the future. Having high goals and expectations should be set and remember to continue to evaluate and to set higher goals for myself continually . I would still choose my current college, but I would have started off more involved in the college and getting to know the professors better. I would recommend getting more involved in the opportunities college offers looking to make life-long friendships. I would tell recommend this college to others, the better quality students, the better my educational experience.

In order to transition into college smoothly and achieve the greatest success, I would offer these words of advice: surround yourself with people/friends that have similar goals as you do; bring a recorder to classes that have the old-fashioned "chalk-talk" lectures; sit within the first three rows of the lecture hall or classroom; try your very best during your first semester to cusion your GPA for lower grades in harder classes; don't be afraid to ask professors questions after class or during office hours, but KNOW the exact questions you plan to ask so you don't waste the professor's time; recopy your notes from fast-paced classes for clarity and a quick review; check your online homework databases (ex: Blackboard, Pipeline) at least every other day so you don't miss an announcement or assignment from your professor; and lastly, do NOT be afraid to tell a professor or administrator if you know of someone cheating. If they actually graduate, their poor work ethic will have a negative reflection on YOUR college or university.

Thus far in my college experience I have been able to reach and understanding of self worth. When first entering college I understood the goal as just merely obtaining a piece of paper after four years. However, now I have come the realization that it is so much more. College is an incredible investment in ones self. It is how the individual prepares to enter the world to truly leave their mark. My college experience has helped me come to the understanding that it is not something that I just “have to do,” but something that I do to enable me to be that best I can possibly be. College is just simply the key opening the doorway my life to greater possibilities. College has been valuable to attend because it has made me valuable. I can sincerely affirm that because of college I can feel the increase of my worth. I now know that in the end it isn’t the paper that holds the value but rather it is within myself.

I am a person working hard and love learning, on my first semester, i gotten alot of lesson and got 3.0 GPA.

Out of college so far, I have received valuable education and learning experience that will be part of my being for the rest of my life. The courses are challenging and the academic integrity is held to a very high standard, but the love for my school overall is unmatched. The small classes, caring professors, and comradery really makes this school stand out from others that I have had the privelage of visiting. My program in Mechanical Engineering has really prepared me for the job experiences that I have had on co-op and for the career that I will embark on after I graduate. From this school, I have received more than just an academic education. It has been a value to me in the life long friends that I have made and the school pride. If I had an opportunity to do it all over again, I would attend UDM again and not have a single regret about it.

College has been amazing, the number of transfer students to the new faces of people. People here are willing to learn and it motivates me to try hard. This is really important to me because, I am usally a slacker. But with the atmoshpere and diversity I can't help but try my best.

I have learned that just, because you dont understand somthing that you should raise your hand.

Out of my college experience, I have learned that time management is a VERY important factor. I have also learned that although adults make it seem easy to live, managing my money is not as easy as it seems. You must be on top of things at all times and you cannot let your want for things override your actual NEED. Things do not get easy as you grow up, but if done the right way everything is managable.

I have gotten the biggest challenge of my life out of my college experience. This is the hardest, most challenging, and most rigorous thing I have ever done in my life. In highschool I never had to try. I was the kind of student that got by with studying the night before and passing with a hundred percent. However I can't do this at the University of Detroit Mercy because if you study the night before you are lucky if you pass the test at all. In my first year at UDM I have failed my first class. I know this probally isn't something I should be putting in an application for a scholarship, but I am being compeltely honest. This was a big wake up call for me and I realzied I wasn't going to be able to get by without trying anymore. I had to retake the class over my summer which was very upsetting but it was important to me that I didn't fall behind in my program. Now, this next year I plan to try a lot harder, study more, and focus on my studies before anything else.

I set out to attend this school because of the Dental Hygiene Program. It is a very competitive program and along with the program you can earn a Bachelors of Sciece with your certification which will allow me to apply to dental school in the future.

I would of pushed myself in to taking more challenging classes. Other than that I was very active with my class and had alot of fun my senior year. It was one year I will remember

I would tell my self to learn better sudy habits, and break things down for understanding and use more time managment.

If I could go back to the time when I was a high school senior, I would recommend to myself to concentrate harder on my classes, so that the material retained will be transferred to the University without effort. Most seniors believe that the last year is the easy part of the education, when the belief could not be further from the truth. I would have told myself that the last year is the most important year of your life. It detyermines the school of choice you will attend and how hard you will have to work to pay the tuition without scholarships. Choosing to study hard and complete high school with much effort enable endless possibilities in your life.

Learn how to organize your time. Learn how to take time out to study and meet as many different people as you can. Make sure you make college a growing and learning experience inside and outside the classroom.

The first thing I would tell myself is to BE YOURSELF!! My freshman year, I almost lost my identity and forgot who I really was. I would remind high school Ben that it is important to not only gain knowledge and engage in extra-curricular activities, but to also remain true to yourself and discover who you really are during the scary years of growing up. Another thing I would tell myself is to not get lazy, even when it seems that the workload is easy. I fell off mid-semester of my sophomore year, and it's hard to get back up. I would tell myself not to get TOO involved in school and forget your family and friends. Sometimes you have to remember who you are and where you came from. My friends and family are my backbone and helpes me to get where I am today. And the final thing would be is to say don't get TOO involved in extra-curriculars and fall back on the studies... that's why I'm in college right?

Do not stress over the choice you made. If you remain focused and NOT worry about not being smart enough, you will be a thousand times better off (socially and academically).

If I were able to go back and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would say, that life is full of choices and its not only with the choice that you make but its also how you go about being successful with the choice that you made. Everything that you will do from here on out will effect your future, never take anything for granted because, you never know when you may not have that chance to be able to get back to where you want to be.

Picking a college is one of the most important decisions of your life, Jessica. This decision is going to impact the type of people you network with, the quality of learning you?re going to receive, and how professional schools view you. The college you go to should be the best you are able to get into in regards to the field you want to study. But this college should also offer extracurricular activities and ways to have fun between the extensive workload you?re about to encounter. College is a time to learn and prepare for the future, but it?s also where you?re going to have the best times of your life with friends you never knew you could have. You?re going to be living in a building of your best friends and those times can never be replaced. So, my younger form of self, take more time to consider where you want to go and disregard what your parents say. You have to go where it?s the right place for you, not what Mom and Dad picked. This is going to be the most awesome thing you ever do for yourself; therefore, choose wisely.

Make your self proud! Study, Study, Study, it dose pay off.

If i could go back and give myself advice would be that always try my best, that no matter what don't fall back in education that college is challenging but there is nothing that we can't do if we really try. Also that being a senior is just one step closer to optain your goals , no matter what other people say have clear in your mind that even if other people don't believe that you can go to college; you know that you can do it and ignored them and just go on .

My advice for students and parents looking to make the RIGHT decision for attending a certain college is very important. Finding the right college can make or break a students both educationally and mentally. Look for certain things around campus such as size of classes, student life, equipment provided, and how professors provide eduation for there students. It is these key things to look for because these things will lead to the success of a students college career.

Make sure to take your classes seriously, but most important is to find a balance between your academic life and your personal life. Find time for homework, friends, and exercise. You really have to make sure to take care of yourself the whole way through, by having good friendships, eating right and exercising, and getting your work done on time for peice of mind.

As a sophmore in college, I took the opportunity to become an orientation leader at the University of Detroit Mercy. The main reason for this was because I wanted to inform and pump students up about college life and what to expect. Many students are so stressed out with the applicatoin process of college that they just pick a college without really considering important factors like finances. I spoke to parents and incoming freshman about how important it is to prioritize and create a budget or to do list. Being as though college tuition rises every year, I see so many students trying to take out extra loans to live on campus even though they cannot afford it. I make sure to inform the parents about teaching their child the reality in college expenses and that they must pay loans back. Making the most out of your college experience is important and I advise hundreds of freshman to get involved around campus because no one should be stuck in "study mode" all year. Afterall, participation in events on campus can lead to new friends and relationships with networking that may one day help the students in the long run!

Apply to as many schools as possible. Encourage your child to find an advisor that will guide him/her through their years at college. Help them apply, apply, apply, and keep an eye on scholarship and extra research work. Work in groups, make friends, have fun along the way.

You should definitely visit each college and spend time asking many questions about every aspect of the college and about things that are important to you. Also, while in college make as many friends as possible and enjoy yourself. You only live once.

College education is the most precious gift a parent can give their child and a student can achieve in their lifetime. This is because it is everlasting and a continuous source of provision .

Make sure you understand what the school is asking for in order to acheive academically. Also, make sure that the school is set up to fit your life style and that your advisor's, teachers and couselors understand your lifestyle before you schedule your classes.

I think you need to really investigate your options when it comes to each college. Looking at class size and what each school has to offer you academically and financially. Some private universities are more affordable than you think because the amount of academic money they can give to you. Don't rule out the private colleges just because they say how expensive it is to attend.

Visit the colleges and speak with students and faculty.

You need to find a college where you are comfortable. The class size, activities, kind of people that are there, and literaly everything else is a major factor in a great college experience. If you liked highschool, then pick a college that is similar to it. Big schools = big state schools.

Explore all of your options and don't be afriad to go for something you want. Get involved with activities on your campus it will help in many ways after your college experiance is over. Have fun but remember you are paying for an education don't waste your time.

It is important to be focused and open minded and to know who you are and what your goals are before entering any university or college to be successful.

Don't just choose a school that gives you the most financial aid. Choose somewhere that is gonna be beneficial to you to complete your education proces and that helps you acheive your future goals in life. Don't let the size of a campus fool or scare you. Small campuses have just as much to offer as large campuses. Smaller campuses have more one-on-one time with professors and faculty because they have les students to tend to.

Chosing a college is a very, if not the most important decision to make in young adulthood. I would advise parents and students to be extremely careful of what college is chosen to attend. Dont listen to friends or family members, find out about the campus and what it has to offer you! Remember college is not free, therefore make sure you are absolutely comfortable with the college you select prior to attending.

Choose something that is in your price range, try not to focus so much on the "stuff" that you think will make your college experience more traditional. Football teams and national recognition are nice, but there really dont matter in the real world. Think more about what kind of classes you want to be in as far as size, and content. Find a school that has a good academic counseling team. Make sure they have a real interest in seeing you graduate on time, and with good grades. Find a team who knows the teachers and knows which ones to pick for you so that the teachers will best fit your personality and learning style. If your not a big group project person, make sure the couselor knows their teachers enough not to put you in a class where the teacher requires 10 group projects a semester.

Todaywithout a degree it is hard tofind a well payed and long term career. There is strong encouragementand emphasis on attending college in High School. Thisgeneration has a great amount of pressure in determing what they want to do with the rest of their life at the tender age of 17 or 18. This is due to parents' fear of a life full of struggle and debt, much like they had to experience but wish that their child or grandchild not to go through. There is now more than ever a fear of not finding a job even after college, so picking the right degree regardless if it is desired or if it will provide a job is very difficult and stressful. There is also the cost of the actual institution attended. Auniversity obviously will be better able to meet the needs of degree seeking students butis also more expensive and sometimes lacks the finacial funding or have such stipulations to receiving aid. My adviceto students would be not to fall under pressure. Allow yourself the proper time to determine what it is you want to do and if that means some years at a community college that is ok.

Chose a school that will give you the most money but also the best chance to get the job that you truly desidere.

If your going to choose Udm it is quite exspensive but the education is worth it however as a freshman or transfer student you must remeber to stay focused.

Students should attend colleges that have a good track record for producing quality graduates in the program the student wants to study.