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I have recieved a life-changing experience out of my college experience. I started because I was in the market to change careers from retail to something computer related. And in just 2 short years, I have not only left retail, but I am now teaching part-time while I move one from an Associate's degree to a full-fledged Bachelor's degree. Without the skills I learned in college, or even the added confidence that attending college has given me, I would never have even had the courage to think about doing something like that. At this point, I, now, know that I truly can do anything I put my mind to.

I've gotten two incredible jobs, and the opportunity to be as successful as I choose. I learned how to be responsible, organized, how to tolerate others with different opinions, and learned how to be a well rounded independent adult.

I have really been able to open up in the past two years of college. I have learned how to adapt to a new environment. Without my college experience I would not be as confident or capable as I am today. I only hope that my next two years will transform me even more and give me a greater foundation for the rest of my life.

College has helped me realize that i can set my goals high and work hard to achieve them. No matter your age, or personal life that's going on, you can make a better future for yourself by continuing your education.

Out of my college expierence i got alot! I got so much more then i ever thought id get. It gave me a chance to actually do something that i want to do, to better my education to change the lives of millions. Im enrolled in the nursing program and its a great way to get me to understand the 360 degree turn it has on people.

I gained a sense of self and a new found purpose to make a difference in what ever field and job I pursued. There were so many student organizations and passionate students for a cause, that you could not help but want to give back in any way possible. It was so easy to get involved and feel like you were making a difference in someone's life, and that has continued to inspire me since graduation and in my current job. I learned that you alone are responsible for the future and you most definately get out what you put in no matter the cost. The University of Georgia has so much to offer that I wish I had more time in undergrad to appreciate all the possibilites and explore more avenues. I was a student-athlete so I was involved in the community as much as possible and that was the catalyst for my desire to always give back and pay it forward. Service and passion is what I gained from my time in college and I am so grateful for every lesson and experience.

I have learned to be a more responsible individual and I have proven to myself that I can survive on my own, all I need is initiative, determination, and my desire to suceed. My college has given me the oppurtunity to grow as a person and discover my interests. My college has opened my eyes to all the oppurtunities that this world has to offer and of what I can to do give back.

At UGA I have gained a true knowledge of what it means to do things for yourself. Nothing here comes free of work or effort, and only through determination and stubbornness have I achieved all my goals at this school. I've watched as a few of my friends have caved in to pressure or have lost focus, and I've seen the results: late graduation and the occasional transfer. If I had to do it all over again, I may not have come to UGA. I might have gone to a school that valued students more than football, teachers more than architecture. That said, I have achieved everything I came here to do; I came to get a degree that would allow me to go on to graduate school, make friends, find professors I could connect with, and generally enjoy myself during some of the best years of my life (all for near-free thanks to the HOPE scholarship). In the long run, then, perhaps it's best that I can't go back in time. Who needs an Ivy League when you can get an excellent education in your own backyard?

I was a high school drop out at age 16 had a child at age 18 went back to school at age 30. Working a regular every day, dead end job is simply enough to pay the bills and barely make it in life. Going back to school is helping me to become a well rounded balanced person with the value for higher education that I can and will teach to my son. I've learned that education is of extreme importance in life. Also, I am learning lots of information that is very helpful in life.

That all I need to do is stay focused on my school work first before sport activities. Also I have realized that I have to manage my time because I play baseball. Other than that, my school experience has been awesome. I have met alot of new friends and I enjoy the classes I take because I feel that I learn alot from them and can use them for future references.

I am very passionate about creating designs and color schemes. I like to work with people and make them feel better about themselves and hopefully brighten their day. I have very good buisness sense and always strive to be fair. Plus i am striving to better my future and the future of my family.

If my college experience was a canvas there would be stripes of red and black streaking across the canvas. There would be a picture of the most loved mascot ever (UGA, the Georgia bulldog). The backdrop would be autumn leaves, to represent the beautiful transformation from spring to fall on campus. Red stitches would line across the painting (to represent a softball, which is where I spend every day of my life practicing and competing for the glory of God and the pride of UGA). If my college experience was a canvas there would be hands of many colors joined together in unison. These hands would represent the many different friendships I have developed through sports, school, and church. Last but not least there would be a cross that represents my savior Jesus Christ and his love for me. That is the basis for my decision to attend UGA, and he has blessed me every step of the way. Attending UGA has helped develop me into the spiritual, creative, outgoing and passionate person that I am today. My hopes of graduating from Grady college, will hopefully lead me into the profession of my dreams: journalism! :)

So far I have been given the beginnings of a foundation that will help me become a respectable member of society that will be able to contribute to making the community around me better. I have been enrolled in some of the most challenging courses in the state and have thus been given a higher value of knowledge when I walk away. I have also learned the rare gift of knowing how to balance all aspects of life: being a productive, successul student, as well as gaining "people skills" that will eventually allow me to be successful in interactions with others that will occur many times during the career I choose. Most importantly I have gained an independence and awareness of how to handle stressful situations on my own, giving me the capability to reliable and productive adult in an ever-more challenging and competitive society and economy.

I have been able to achieve something neither of my parents were able to but my parents have always wanted me to be able to do. College has granted me with innumerable opportunities in networking with people in a field I would like to be involved. I have met so many amazing people over the past year and a half. Many of the friendships I have made will be for life. I have had the honor to be acquainted with renowned professors in their chosen fields. I have finally been able to realize the importance of hard work and determination. I was determined to finish high school and move out of my parents' house, but the kind of determination I feel now is unlike anything else. At this point, I will stop at nothing to achieve my dreams of becoming a lawyer. The feeling of success and recieving my degree is only 2 and a half years away and I cannot wait for the experience!

Senior year rocked. Intriguing classes, weekly paychecks, and the autonomy granted by my first set of wheels opened avenues previously unexplored. One year ago, every clich? in the book applied: I felt invincible, plunging into every challenge with the undeterred optimism of the young and reckless. Now, having completed a semester of college and adapted adequately to life far from home, more of that luster fades every day. It is only natural to look back in awe, admiring the fragility, complexity, and insanity of human existence; so many seemingly-inconsequential decisions, made frivolously at the time, have molded my character already. The sum of my college experiences ? hours in the gym or on the field, hours listening to political speakers and browsing the newspapers, hours deliberating over course offerings and potential apartments ? influences future decisions in a vicious cycle. How to spend a spare evening, hour, or even minute, matters immensely, but such paralysis should not prevent occasional spontaneity. Thus, the one piece of advice I wish to share with my high-school self is this: Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Go out on a limb; try new things; experiment; meet new people. It?s now or never.

I would tell myself to be more responsible and to actually learn how to cook so that I could provide for myself. That is important because in high school everything is taken care of by the state and your parents but in college I am the one responsible for making sure everything is paid for and that I have the money and scholarships to pay for school. I would also tell myself to make sure that I had healthy study habits because coming to college without those can be very difficult. It is important to know and understand that everything in college is on a faster pace than high school. That includes the classes and the actual college lifestyle. If I could I'd tell my high school senior self to make sure I knew what I stood for and believed in because in college it is easy to get sucked into a fast paced lifestyle that maybe not be healthy and could be potentially detrimental to my future success.

Many of my struggles during the college transition involved self confidence and changes in relationships. My best friend from high school came to the same university; this seemed like a great thing at the time, but I learned the hard way that people change. If I could talk to my high school self, I would tell her to focus on establishing independence. While I am not suggesting that I needed to close myself off from any relationships (I have made some very good friends), I think it's important to be able to value yourself regardless of the people in your life. Ultimately you are a separate individual, no matter how close you feel to someone. It's important to spend time developing your goals, beliefs, and desires. I would tell myself not to let people affect me , especially if they don't have my best interests in mind. Make decisions in your life that make you feel good about yourself, and do things that are outside of your comfort zone. It is easy to fall into a safe routine, but when you do things new, it gives you a sense of empowerment and motivation that is essential for success.

"Be that." Standing in front of a mirror with my younger me--perhaps now, my other me--in my old room on a Saturday evening, I can only guess what "I" am thinking. Why are there two of me standing in my room? What on earth happened to her hair? Did she get in through the window? How? I can't even open that stupid thing. It's painted shut. Younger Me stands there in that faded black graduation dress with her mouth slightly parted. She is silent (as always) as she follows the trail of my pointing finger to the old mirror that rattles when I bump into it. She seems confused--no, bewildered, but I hope she understands my brief message. I was never a girl of many words. At least...not since elementary school. Treasure your smile. Be afraid, but be amazing. You may hate it, or it could blow your mind in all the right directions, but when you see your reflection, remember to ?be that.? I shouldn't linger. I'll let that message sink in with time before I pull a Teletubby-teleportation montage and disappear to the present without a trace.

I am a freshman at the University of Georgia, but I must say that I have already learned so much. This is not necessarily just academic. As a high school senior, I think my view of myself was that I knew most of what I would know about myself already. I felt on top of the world and had no idea of what the future would hold, so I had no basis for comparison. Few people want to believe they are going to have a bad time in college, be lonely sometimes, or fail in some areas at first, but I wish someone had told me to be prepared. In high school, many students are known by all their peers and teachers in the community, but if you come to a college like UGA you are one of approximately 30, 000 students who have no idea who you are. I would tell myself though that the times when you feel lonely or down are some of the most important times you'll have freshman year. I found that I could search more deeply for who I really was when I didn't have anyone influencing me. This was so important!

If it were possible, to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would strongly advise me to not take off the summer semesters. I have learned that the farther along one gets into the required curriculum, the more challening the courses become. Summer semester is a great time to be a part-time student and take the tough courses that require a big chunk of time. I have learned that Physics and Organic Chemistry in the same semester was not a good choice. Of course, if there is no other way, just know there will be little time to partake of all that this wonderful campus has to offer. Taking summers off means you have to stay a student for a longer amount of time. I am in a hurry to get that degree so I can take advantage of my bright future as an environmentalist. I would remind myself that we do not live in paradise and truly life is what we make of it. I would tell myself that finding the perfect roommate is no picnic. Lastly, I would tell myself my Mom was right: nothing ventured is nothing gained.

If i could go back in time i would tell my self to do the best i can and take the time needed to make the most out of the life you have i would tell my self the you can do anything you put your mind to not to let othes tell you that you cant be what ever you want i would have told my self to go to college when i was younger and not to wait untill i was in my 40s to go back to school. and to see where i am a now. and let myself know that i could have been so much more had i taken the time to go to school when i was younger but not to be discuraged that i have my mind set on what i want to be and that in my 40s i have the will to go to college and do what i should have done years ago.

Unlike many of my friends, I have somehow managed to keep a good GPA in my first two years of college, even while moving colleges frequently. However, I do not think I have had as much of a fun "college experience" as some. In high school, I was the student who was involved in everything all the time, as I hate being bored. However, after graduating (finally) I was burnt out on extra curricular activities. So, in my first couple of semesters in college, I pretty much stuck to myself. That may be all well and good for grades, but for me it caused a loss of motivation. This semester, I decided to again involve myself, something that makes it SO much easier to meet new people with common interests in both school and the outside world! Ironically, my grades are even better being more involved because I feel as though there is a purpose to my schooling. So, my advice would be simple: stay involved! Meeting new people and making new friends is critical to the college experience; classes are all well and good, but without real-world experiences, you gain so much less!

If I were to tavel back in time to adivse myself, the only adivse I would give would be, "Just keep doing what you're doing." I have had many "ups" and even more "downs" in my college career, but I would not want to change anything that has happened in the past four years of my life. If I were to tell someone all the experiences I've had in college, their jaw would be on the ground. Some of these experiences were amazing: studying and traveling around Europe, being involved in multiple sports, meeting some of the most incredible people, and mentoring my younger friends. Some weren't so good: getting invloved in the wrong crowds, accidentally running through a glass racquetball door, not studying for a test when I should have, and having horrible roommates. These experiences that I have been through define who I am today, and I wouldn't want to change that for any reason. I am happy with my life, and my experiences have taught me to be very "well rounded" and a good person at heart. My advise, I want to continue to "Just keep on doing what I'm doing."

Kaity, listen up. You need to make sure you remember to get football tickets otherwise you'll be stuck out in the Georgia heat on game days. Find graduates from your high school that way you're comfortable when you go out for the first couple weeks. Oh, and don't be to scared of your hallmates. Go invite them to hang out and see movies. As far as the roommate situation goes make an effort to keep talking after the first week maybe you'll have a better time with it than i did. It does get lonely, I won't lie. Make sure you have a good friend to go sit with when you miss your family. Afew more things, GO OUT MORE. Go have some fun at least once a week. Go downtown a little. And don't forget to make your advising appointment earlier so you can get the good class times that way you can avoid having to log into the system every ten minutes to get out of that class that ends a 5:30 on Fridays. You'll do fine in your classes though. I know how you are and it pays off.

I would definitely tell myself RELAX! BE ORGANIZED AND MANAGE TIME EFFICIENTLY! Every class counts to your GPA! Even if the teacher appears easy as well as the class, don't use that as an excuse to skip a few lectures or put it off to the side. Even though the material is harder than high school material, it is not overwhelming. If you try and put your effort into it, there is nothing you can't achieve! College is about time management and how well you use your time. Just because some people do not read the text book doesn't mean you shouldn't either. For some people the material is easy to understand, but it might not be for you as well. It doesn't mean they are smarter than you. It means you just need to put more effort and time in understanding those material. Manage your time wisely, but the most important thing is, do not let college make you spiritually weak. Pray every day and ask for help. Always remain spiritually strong! You have an exciting future ahead of you in University of Georgia.

First, whatever you are absolutely certain about will change. The kind of personal and financial obligations you have now will pale in comparison to the vast number of new obligations placed on you. Second, decide if full-time status or part-time is right for you because rushing through college isn't necessarily the best idea. Third, TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS! No one is going to push you to do your work and you should definitely utilize your professors office hours. Fourth, you're going to meet many different people so don't be frustrated when you have a different opinion or idea. Ultimately, as human being you probably want the same things but have different ways of getting there. Finally, you don't have to figure out what you want to do with your life or who you want to be the first day of college and stick with it. College is about change. College is about understanding, not just a particular field of study but about understanding yourself. College is the time to take the steps to becoming who you want to be, but a major field of study isn't who you are as a person.

To work harder in school and take certain AP courses and pass the ap exams

Keep your faith and attend Church. Religion is your constant in life. Don't stress about the little drama in life. Look at the bigger picture. Surround yourself with people who will positively influence your life. Live your life to the fullest, and don't let it pass you by. Get out of your comfort zone and join some organizations. Approach each day with a positive outlook, and you will succeed. Get involved. Focus on school, but have fun!

Get good grades only to impress other people. Your good grades will be used as ammunition to fire at potential employers. If you have enough ammo, and you be sure to fire it at the right people, you will wear down their defenses. But always remember to use your ammo. Always remember that good grades will be useless if they simply remain a number on a report card. Talk to people in the industry and express your desire for a job, tell them how capable you are and keep at it. Tell them over and over again. They will listen.

College is the opposite of anything picturesque, most students fail to realize the less appealing aspects. Everyone visualizes a life of constant partying, a bit of studying, and a life of complete emancipation from their parents. I have encountered a problem with every one of these stereotypical fantasies. I think every freshman in college has to find the balance between extracurricular activities and studying. The majority tend to place "extracurriculars" at a higher level of importance, thusly producing a less than satisfactory fall GPA. In order to reverse this trend, go into the first semester prepared to dedicate a much greater amount of time teaching yourself the material. Studying isn't necessarily learning terms etc, but it can simply be dedicating time to the monotany of reading a textbook. Secondly, leaving your parents is not all it's cracked up to be. I am currently six hours away and I now appreciate and respect them more than ever before. Now, this one is important, pay attention, take your vitamins and get enough sleep! Many students will portray a sleepless facade that makes them seem tough but secretly they are napping. Revert to kindergarden days and cherish naptime!

Nix the expectations. In one sentence, that is what I would tell my high school self. Growing up in Lansing, Michigan I was a die hard MSU Spartan fan and was 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} convinced that I was destined to end up there. As it turns out, with scholarships and financial aid, I ended up at UGA. In high school, this devistated me. However, it has turned into a situation and experience that is better than I could have imagined. There are a lot of kids from my high school that attend UGA and I was nervous that I would be trapped into only socializing with them and not experience college the way it is supposed to be experience. I was wrong. There is an abundance of things to do, thousands of people to meet. I would also tell myself that college is just one more chapter in the book of life and every decision is not the be all end all, but if you think it is, there are plenty of people to guide. I truly think that even if UGA was not your first choice, it is nearly impossible to not experience UGA and fall in love. Nix the expectations.

I would tell myself that going away to college doesn't mean that I will be disconected from my high school friends I don't see everyday. I can talk to and keep in-touch with my friends and family on the phone by calling or texting, and I can also talk to them on facebook. During my senior year, I was really upset and worried that I would lose all my friends as we went our seperate ways at different colleges, but I've found that talking to them is just as easy as typing a message. And, when I see them during breaks, nothing has changed except that everyone has a lot of stories to tell. I'm not going to lose my high school friends.

Take AP classes! It is so crucial to take AP classes if they are offered at your high school. As a freshman in college trying to plan out the three years ahead of me, I truly understand how important it is to take AP classes and to take the AP tests at the end of the semester. The average semester at UGA is 15 hours. That is the equivalent of five classes, and that is simply not an easy thing to do - especially when you are just learning how to be independent in a place where your parents are not there to do everything for you. If you took AP classes, however, and managed to pass the tests, then you are ahead. You won't have to take that many classes at first, and trust me, you will be very happy you did it. Also, apply for scholarships and grants. Financial struggles are terrible to deal with when you are trying to focus on school. I constantly have to worry about how I'm going to pay rent, and it's just not something a student should have to focus on everyday. Otherwise, prepare for the time of your life!

In deciding which collegiate path you'll take, consider all your options and really analyze what you want out of your college experience. Do your research. Decide what is most important to you and find a school that meets those specifications. Know whether you want to attend a big school or a smaller school; whether you want to live in a rural or metropolitan area; whether you care about the layout and look of the campus. It is vital to know your lifestyle preferences and pick a school that is cohesive with those preferences. You want to choose a school that exemplifies who you are so that you will be able to flourish as a student and as a person. Your college choice should be made carefully, critically, and meticulously. If you pick the right school--the school that provides a conducive learning and growing environment--then you will be pleased with the choice you make.

As a high school senior, I could not wait to graduate. I felt trapped and suffocated, especially because I knew that independence and a fresh start awaited me after I walked across the stage and accepted my diploma. Not only this, but I felt that my dreams of entering the film industry were so far away and I couldn't wait to start on that path. Looking back on this time in my life, I now know that this vision I had of college life was pretty accurate: I feel like college has given me the boost and new beginning I was so desperately needing and is putting me on the right path to achieve my career goals I have had since childhood. Therefore, if I could tell myself as a senior in highschool one thing, it would be, "relax, you're right." Just as the workload in high school served as a preparation for college courses, I feel that college is serving as preparation for the real world. Not only the real world, but that my dreams of entering the film industry are actually coming true. "Leigh, it's not just a dream. It will become your reality."

Dear Kris, I am speaking to you as a college student and here is some advice I wish I would have known. Don't underestimate the good qualities of attending a small school and playing soccer for scholarship money! I know you want to attend a big university but understand that its harder to make friends there. If you attend a small university you will see familar faces everyday, know more about whats going on around campus, have more free time, and most important have one on one time with your professor. I advice you to play soccer in college for a few reasons. It will look really good on future applications, you will be with a good group of friends playing a sport you love, you'll be in great shape and finally you'll be getting paid to do it! Really think about this and I hope you make the best decision! Love, Your future self P.S. If you still decide to attend a big university GET INVOLVED AROUND CAMPUS!

?If I could write a letter to me, and send it back in time to myself at seventeen?? This quote is not only lyrics to a Brad Paisley song, but a unique opportunity many people would love to take. At seventeen, I was about to embark on a journey that seemed simultaneously exciting and scary, college. Having gone through this transitional experience, the best advice I can give is to be aggressive. Be aggressive and make new friends. At the beginning of college, there will not always a friend to accompany you everywhere you go, so make some. Make as many friends as you can and remember, everyone is in the same situation and will greatly appreciate your outreach. Be aggressive and get involved. Sign up for organizations and leadership roles; it will make you stand out and you will actually have fun helping your community. And most importantly, be aggressive with your schoolwork. Do not procrastinate and do not be afraid to communicate with your teachers. College is a new exciting world with many opportunities. And even though you are leaving high school behind, everytime you are struggling, remember your old high school cheer, ?Be aggressive! Be, be aggressive!?

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself how important college is. I would tell myself that even though you are graduating early you should still go straight to college. If you take time off it will be harder to get back into the swing of things and you will be out on your own trying to juggle work and school and although your first few semesters this will work out fine as you go on it will get harder and harder, so go ahead and start school now while you can still live at home!

As a senior in high school I was prepared for college. One thing I would tell myself is not to worry so much about meeting new people. I wasn't very concerned with the academic transition, because I have always done well in school, and I enjoy learning. However, I chose a school where I didn't know anyone, and I was worried that it would be difficult for me to make friends. Once I got the University of Georgia, I found that that wasn't a problem for me. I was able to go a little out of my box and introduce myself to new people. I made a lot of excellent friends through the people I met in my dorm, in my classes, and especially in the clubs and activities that I do on campus. I would tell my highscool self to keep balancing my school work with friends and activities, and I would do fine. As long as I try my best to reach my goal of becoming a veterinarian, I will do well and be happy.

If I could go back in time, the advice I would give myself is to get it done, or as we say it here in Georgia, "Git 'er dun!" I am thirty-three years old and I am starting over yet again. Although I am proud of myself for getting into UGA at this age, it can sometimes be overwhelming. When I was eighteen years old and fresh out of high school, I felt that the path that I was on to lead a successful life was inevitable. There was nothing that could stop me from living my dream. Now fifteen years later, I find myself unemployed, with no college degree, trying to make ends meet. I am grateful for this second chance and I am determined to make the most of it!

I would tell myself to not slack off in my senior year and finish off strong academically. I would tell myself to not have fear of anything in college because mostly everyone is friendly and open and college is such a huge and different transition from what you're used to in high school. I would tell myself that as much fun as college can be, the classes need diligent and rigorous students who are willing to work as hard as they possibly can because it's so easy to slack off, skip classes, and even drop out of college. I'd tell myself to always keep my priorities straight and keep my morals so that I don't go astray into the wrong path and follow the crowd. I'd tell myself to watch what I eat and exercise frequently. But most of all, I'd tell myself to make good friends, keep being optimistic, and be ready for one of the best times of your life!

Hindsight is 20/20 and there are a million things that I would have liked to tell my high school senior self before going off to college. A few pieces of advice really stand out in my mind, though. The first is that there is a whole world outside of my suburban bubble that I never even considered before. This fact should be embraced and not feared because without this kind of realization, I will not grow as a person. The second piece of advice I would have really benefited from is that everyone is not going to like me and I am not going to like everyone, and that is okay. I don?t have to agree with anyone else?s thoughts or opinions as long as I can respect them. The greatest piece of advice I could share with my former self would be that I will learn the majority of the things I will take away from college outside of the classroom. There is no textbook that can teach things like prioritization skills, humility, or the real meaning of deadlines.

if i could go back in time. i would give advice to myself in the subjects of sticking to what u rellay want to become and not what other people want u to become in todays societ only you can decide what u would like to do

I did not have the average senior year. I was sexually threatened by one kid in particular in eleventh grade, and because administrators handled the situation in the wrong way, he and his friends began threatening my life. Because of this, I dual-enrolled and earned my senior credit at the local community college. At first it seemed like an unfair curse, but in actuality, it turned out to be my favorite year of high school! I got to have a flexible schedule and hang out with my high school friends on the weekends, and I even maintained my awards for STAR student and valedictorian. College life seemed easy, simple, social, and less stressful. Then I graduated and came to UGA. I wasn't used to sticking to a schedule or early morning classes, and my 4.0 dropped to a 3.85. If I could go back and give myself advice I would say, "Make your college schedule like your high school one." Go to bed early, get up early, and go to every single class. I've been doing that this Spring, and it's going awesome!

The first thing I would tell myself is ask for help. My first semester in college I really struggled with asking for help in Chemistry and when I did ask for help it was too late because the test would be the next day. So at the beginning of my second semester of college I started asking for help earlier and I already have a tutor. A third piece of advise I would tell myself is not to take chemistry yet and wait until my third year. Another piece of advise I would give myself would be to get involved with more clubs. Getting involved with clubs would help me meet other people and help me come out of my shy shell. Another piece of advise I would tell myself would be to walk up to other people and introduce yourself because they were probably in your same position once, where they came to this big school and didn't know anyone.

Before coming to college, I really had no idea what I was going to expect. I had come from a private school with a graduating class of 86 people to a school with 25,000 undergraduates. High school had not been particularly difficult for me. I was a straight A student who could get by with last minute studying. This has gotten me into some trouble in college. Good grades do not come easily at the university level. You have to try hard and keep up with the work. If I could go back in time, I would have told myself to really hone my studying skills so they would be adequate enough for college. If I had better study skills and time management, I probably would have had a much more engaging and lively social life. Schoolwork drowned me the first few years in college because of poor time management. Learning better study skills and time management would have dramatically improved my college experience.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to study harder for the AP Test. I am in classes, now, that are the same from high school that do not give me a very challenging activity. I would also tell myself that I need to improve my grammar skills and to not worry about college. College is not as bad as people make it out to be. I think this advice would help me have a more happy college career.

I f I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have several pieces of advice for myself. First, I would tell myself to not allow myself to get stressed and overwhelmed at the amount of work that I would have to put in for certain classes. Second, I would tell myself to utilize the free on-campus tutoring from day one so that I would never get lost in any of my difficult classes. Third, I would tell myself to get involved in one or more of the many on-campus activites and events. These are the three things I would tell myself as a high school senior. I think that knowing these things when I started college would have made the transition to college much easier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would begin by telling myself not to be afraid of going to college and being away from home. I would say that college is a wonderful experience if you want it to be, so do not be afraid to embrace your independence. Because I was not very social in high school, I would also tell myself to not be afraid to talk and make friends. Having friends, especially ones that are in your classes, will make the college experience extremely easier. Most importantly, I would tell myself to remember to have fun. As strange as that may sound, focusing strictly on your studies can be unhealthy. There are so many opportunities to take advantage of, so get out there and see what's in store. Your college years may be the most unforgettable and important years of your life, so make the most of that time!

If I could go back in time and give my former self advice about college, I would tell my former self to take a different route. First and foremost, I would tell my former self to take advance placement classes seriously, no matter how bad or unprepared the teacher was and to take as many as possible. That way, the number of hours needed for my major wouldn't be so huge if I exempt out of half of the classes. Secondly, I'd tell my former self to start off at a community college to really get some since of the academic facet of college life and to ease the transition a little. It also would be a good idea to start at a community college to take basic prerequisite classes for your major so that when you transfer to your number one choice, you don't have to worry about balancing classes for your major with classes required by the University System of Georgia. Plus, being at a local community college saves money, since there are no room and board costs.