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Do not think that you will make it to a 8 a.m. class because you had to be at school at 7:45 a.m. in high school. It is just not going to happen, especially if the class is on a Monday or Friday. Also, remember to stay as organized as possible. Always back up your work. Double back up if possible. Get the flexible meal plan because you might not make it to breakfast every day. Save your money and DO NOT sign up for any credit card offers. Remember that you are going to have to pay back those student loans and don't think the payments are going to manageable. These payments will kick your behind every day of the week. It is hard to find a job so have a back-up plan just in case you can't find one. Don't ever get drunk. Have a couple of drinks but keep your wits about you. Whatever you do, make sure you keep your grades up. It really does matter.

You only have a little time left in high school, and you will never get the chance to experience it again. Soak up the last little pieces. Go to some home games and cheer your teams on, go to the last school dances, be silly, take pictures, sign the yearbooks, do all the common place highschool things because this is your last chance. On the same token, do not get senioritis. I know it is tempting, but colleges can rescend your admission if you do not pass your senior classes! Hang in there! Do not lose the study habits you worked so hard to form; you will need them in college! Next, investigate college applications early! Write down every single due date. Turn in all the right forms to the right people. You do not want a paperwork error to ruin your chance at a dream school. Apply early and often for grants and scholarships! Every little bit counts! Most importantly, keep your mind open and look at tons of schools. You might find a gem that is perfect for you. Dare to dream big and do not compromise on an education, this decision affects the rest of your life.

As a high school senior I was very well rounded. My entire senior year was based on getting amazing grades, getting my advancaed diploma, getting as much financial aid as possible to pursue my college dreams, I had no family to rely on for financial support being an independent student. There are few things I would tell myself as a high school senior. I recently moved to Reno, NV to get my specialized training to become a Paralegal at Truckee Meadows Community College and in the process of moving I missed the scholarship deadline and was forced to get a student loan. . As a high school senior it would of been nice to know to be more organized with deadlines, to take my ACT to get a higher score, and most importantly to volunteer more. Working as a receiptonist at the county courthouse was an amazing opportunity that I should of started sooner, my last piece of advice would be to stay calm and be patient. I have finished all of my basic classes and now need to spend these last two years buckling down and achieving great grades with great help. Please consider me for this scholarship.

Coming from a high school where everybody knew everybody and you feel comfortable around most people, will definitely be in stark contrast to the way you will feel when you first step on campus at college. But my advice to you is to not be afraid of people. The best part of college is meeting new people so don't be afraid to be yourself around them and get to know them. It may be intimidating to be around people who are so sure of themselves and are friendly but that isn't a reason to feel weird about them. Try being friends with different types of people, get involved with different types of activities, and find something that you can commit yourself to 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. College might seem overwhelming at first, but I guarantee that you will love your experience. Don't take a single day for granted and don't get stressed out or worry because looking back, you will be glad you took a risk and enjoyed your time!

Do your work even if your teacher doesn't check. Never put partying or your social life in higher priority than your studies. Have fun. Don't be afraid. Reach out and make friends. Get to know people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Take advantage of tutoring and office hours; the best students are those who put in the extra effort to enhance their education. Find clubs and organizations that interest you and really get involved. Don't hesitate to ask questions in class or personally with your professor; they are there to help. If you study well with others, study groups are great. Time that you are spending sleeping could be spent doing work ahead of time so you can relax later. You are at school to learn, partying is just apart of the ride.

Given the chance to speak with my high school self, the present world (from my current self's perspective) would no longer be. I have so much to share and entrust to myself, the world could only be radical altered from its current history and course. But assuming I could only converse with myself about university life and the great college-hereafter, our dialogue, at the very least, would have the effect of radical compelling and moving me--and then who knows what could come of the world? That said, let it be known that, like everyone, I made decisions in college that I regret. And my younger self will probably still make them again--I am not giving any advice or warning about those moments. When I fall, I get up and learn from the mistake. More than anything, the advice I would give myself would be to try the things I didn't do. The decisions I didn't make. Try working during school. Apply for more internships, paid or not. Join more clubs. Put yourself out more. Do more. Plan ahead more. Fail more. Succeed more. You'll, or rather, I will, thank myself.

If I could give advice to my high school self it would be to never underestimate my own potential. Although my entire life I have been told not to push myself, to just take it easy, or that I can just marry a rich man I somehow made it somewhere. I could have gone farther if maybe one person had told me that I was brilliant and I should not waste my mind. Who would have ever thought I would make the top 8{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my graduating class? If I had known to push myself and work harder; if I had known I could do better I cannot even imagine how much more I could accomplish at my age. I never thought I would accomplish above a 4.0 GPA while standing as captain of the cheerleading team and working a full time job. I kept a full time job and was a full time student at my community college and maintained a 3.88 GPA. If I had known I could do all this with such ease, I would have pushed harder and never underestimated my potential.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would of advised myself to develop stronger study habits, find ways to volunteer more, participate in more school related programs, to be outspoken and out-going.

The transition is not as difficult as you think. The thought of a new environment away from home is scarier than the reality. Don't feel pressured to find your major right away. Community college is a cheaper place to find yourself while you take care of prerequisite courses. When you find the school you love, make sure to check transfer.org to see what courses transfer. You don't want to waste money on classes that don't count! Another cheaper way to get prerequisites out of the way is to take dual credit classes in high school or load up on AP tests. Doing this can free you up to pursue classes that interest you. Maybe while you're taking some fun exploratory class you'll find the path that's right for you.

If you don't choose your roommate, learn to live with them. Having a bad roommate can near ruin your experience if you have the wrong attitude about it. If your roommate is really that bad, you can always talk to your RA and work to move out of your room. But what every freshman should know is that one day, you're going to end up in a job working with someone you can't stand, but that doesn't mean you can just quit or get them fired. As a college student you'll be exposed to every kind of person, and if that person you don't like happens to be your roommate, try to push yourself to be a little more accepting.

There are several things I would have done differently back in high school now that I have knowledge of how college life is. First off, I would have listened to my guidance counselor when she was drilling me about college freshman year. Not only would I have listened to her but I would have actually liked to have gone to a 4 year college straight out of high school. Now that I am in the process of trying to transfer to a 4 year college from a 2 year community college, I am finding out that a lot of scholarships I am trying to apply for only are for high school seniors. I wish I would have known this as well in high school because now I feel like I am never going to be able to find enough money to put myself through the rest of the time I need to be in school. I also feel like I will be drowned with student loans for the rest of my life but I hope my continuous search for money will soon pay off from filling out so many scholarship applications!

If I could talk to my high school self I would tell myself to take advantage of AP classes or dual credit classes that way I would be able to get certain college credits out of the way quicker and for a cheaper price rather than having to spend more time and money on them in college. I would make sure to tell myself to study harder and spend that extra time on things to make sure I actaully know how to do them. There are certain classes I have taken in college such as an algebra class and half of the material we covered I remembered learing about in high school, but in high school I only had a temporary memory of how to solve the problems and here it was again in college and I had to learn it all over again. The final thing I would tell myself would be to not put things off. No matter what it might be, it should get done when it is fresh on your mind, that way you don't have to worry about making time for it in the future or stressing over it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that the transition to college life may be a bit tough at first. You come to a University where you may not know anybody and are not used to being alone. In fact, you may even get a little homesick, but I would tell myself not to give up. Everything gets better after a few days, don't let college life overwhelm you. Just rememeber of the great opportunity you have that others don't. By working hard and staying true to where you want to be, you will make it. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

During high school, you have spent the majority of your time preparing for what comes next. This includes studying and preparing for the ACT, being a part of organizations for resume builders, and always thinking about college. My advice is that while these things are important, stop stressing over them. It will all work out in the end, and when you look back at your high school career, these things won't matter. What you will remember are the friday night football games, homecoming dances, or just those night you spent hanging out with friends. Don't sacrifice these opportunities for things that matter in a few years. While being involved in activities can be great, instead of being a member of everything, be a great member for a few things. Run for a leadership position or plan an important event for your school. I am definitely not saying that you should stop caring about homework and grades, but try to find a balance between work and fun. When I say have fun, don't have dangerous fun. Be safe and don't make any rash decisions that you will regret later. Just be smart. Work hard. Have fun.

Don't be afraid to face math or science classes in college. They're tough, but you'll have much better resources to help you out and it's worth exploring the many career options that open to you in these fields -- computers, engineering, medicine and much more. Take on college full-speed, don't go at it timidly. Challenge yourself and explore the areas you feel weak in, because you may find that you have hidden strengths. And take some time to explore your creativity and the culture available at college -- plays, operas, concerts and other activities. This is a chance to explore new things both within yourself and in the world around you. Make the best of it, and don't be afraid of a little struggle and difficulty. It'll make it all the more satisfying when you succeed.

Research everything. Good resources: Facebook - Dorms, organizations, like minded students ratemyprofessor.com - find the best professor. nothing is better than a good professor. advisor - meet with them, but be sure to do your homework too. They tend to overlook some things.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to learn about time management. I would let myself know that the way I am able to balance my studies with my social life will not be as easy in college. In high school, you get use to a routine and believe that if you were able to do it in high school then you can do it in college too, and I would let myself know that that statement is untrue. I would reiterate the fact that if you do not priortize and learn better study habits college will be too overwhelming. The transition from high school to college is a big one and although it may not seem like it, the work, the people, and opportunites are an experience in themselves. Being able to manage your time so that you do not become overwhelmed is a challenge, but if you go into college with the correct mindset about time management it will be the driving force that will make a difference when it comes to transitioning into college life.

I would say work harder and plan your courses out wisely. Make a list of every class that needs to be taken and plan your semesters out in advance. The worst thing you can do is stick yourself with 4 hard classes in one semester and just hope for the best. You need to have fun in college, yes grades are important but you can only do your best. Don't beat yourself up about failures, they just open other doors for something else. Make sure you do what you want to do, not just follow something else's path, this is your life you have to live so it should be your decision.

Make the most out of college and take advantage on what it has to offer. Go to the different sporting events and activities held, make friends with everybody on your residence hall floor, and most importantly, use the tutoring service and office hours of your professors and teacher assistants to your ability. Have fun, go to all the parties, but also keep in mind your priorities for being in school. Join organizations and clubs, and participate in community service projects on campus. Overall, be willing to step out of your shell to try new things and meet new people because it can be a life-changing experience. Keep an open mind and be willing to take risks sometimes because you'll never know the outcome if you're not willing to take it. Build connection among others, and go to every event pertaining to your college or major for your benefit. Make the most of college while attending because you can't go back to redo it once it's over.

Ivy: If you keep putting off scholarship applications you won't ever fill them out. (High School Ivy) Ivy2: I really want to take a nap right now. I'm just not going to worry about it. Ivy: You're NOT GOING TO WORRY ABOUT IT?! Ivy, this is PAYING FOR COLLEGE! Do you have any money? Ivy2: I'll just get loans like Mom did. Ivy: Well guess what: loans don't work the same way as they did when Mom went to college. You can't just take out student loans if you don't have a cosigner anymore. What about ROTC? That is a great way to save some money, and I think we both know you could use disciplinary help. You could come out debt free and become a better person in the process! If you don't take care of it, you'll have to leave your second semester after you've experienced college. You'll have to work full time to pay back the bills. Suck it up, and fill out a couple scholarships. If this conversation had happened, I would not have had to learn the lesson the hard way.

First off, here's a couple of inspirational college videos: http://www.buzzfeed.com/capitalone/inspirational-movies-about-college Cliche' alert: "take a chance" I'll try to avoid phrases like that. However, that's the point of going to school. It's a chance many people don't get to take. It can be scary, but if you let fear hold you down, you won't experience some of the amazing things our campus has to offer. There are tens of thousands of things to do on campus, and you have them available to you from day one. With over 1,000 student organizations holding 10 or more events all year, you'll always have something to do. There's an immense party scene, athletics, performing arts and volunteer opportunities here: do everything you can. Four years goes by in a flash. I think the need to focus on academics goes without saying. It's so important to stay on top of your grades. I've seen too many of my friends leave campus because they messed up a few midterms here and there. Maintaining your grades is essential to enjoying college and being able to "take chances" and have fun here, because if you are smart enough to stay here, chances are, it'll weed you out quickly- Study hard, play hard (sorry, the cliche' fit the moment!).

1. Be prepared for all weather. This is central Illinois, after all. You would think that, having grown up in this area my whole life, I would be used to it, but getting used to Illinois weather would be like trying to get used to random shock treatments. One day it's 55 degrees F in December, and the next day it's 26 degrees and has snowed 6 inches. Rain is the worst in college, and C-U seems to have a problem with flooding. Rain boots and a good umbrella are the best investment to make. 2. Go to class, even when it's raining/snowing/windy/cold. If you skip class just because you're too lazy to walk 10 minutes to the quad, you are going to have a serious problem on your hands! I don't say this from personal experience per se (I never skip class!), but a lot of people I know do this on a regular basis. Come on people, it's not that hard. 3. GET INVOLVED! Some of the best ways to do this are to join the club for your major (basically all of them have one), join your residence hall council, rush a fraternity/sorority, volunteer in the community through a service organization, or join a performing arts group or sports team. The more people you get to know, the more fun you will have! Really! 4. Don't get too involved, though. Your freshman year is a time of adjustment. Choose like 2-3 activities you want to participate in, and make sure they are worthwhile uses of your time. If you don't like the people or going to meetings, then try something else. Don't forget to devote time to your studies! It is the reason you're here, after all. 5. Finally, don't act like you're still in high school. Maybe you went to one of those high schools where you could twist the teachers around your little finger to get out of assignments or where you could study the hour before a test and ace it. But the University of Illinois is not like that. Even if you hate a class or you don't like a professor's assignments, you just need to deal with it like a mature adult. Whining and crying about a class will not get the work done. Do what you're told--unless it's something morally reprehensible or completely ludicrous, there is no reason to act like a baby about it. And whatever you do, don't be the kid who has his/her parents call a professor to make them raise your grade or blah blah blah. You are an adult now. (Stepping off soapbox)

Kenya, you are about to make the one the biggest transitions of your life! You're going to college! I bet you're nervous and it' okay! When you step foot on the campus at U of I know that you are going to be considered an adult. No more mommy and daddy waking you up to go to class or doing your laundry. The only thing you can depend on while you are away at school are your alarm clock and a nice hot cup of coffee. Make sure you go to all of your classes and be on time. Nobody is there to baby you or give you more accurate notes then yourself. Also don't be afraid to make friends because they will relieve the stresses of classes. If you decide to party Kenya, don't party on a Thristy Thursday you have Friday and Saturday to enjoy yourself. Try to leave Sundays for catching up on sleep, homework and study, study, study! Your books are your number one best friend! This new college experience will change your life and allow you to prove to your parents that your are independent. Make it your best experience ever!

Ask everyone that has gone to college or is in college as many questions as you can. As soon as you get to school everyone will be able to spot that you're a freshman from a mile away. It's good to ask around and learn the tips of college life early. This will not only make your life a lot easier but it may save you some embarrassment as well. For example, if you plan on joining a fraternity/sorority learn how to pronounce the Greek letters, that's something I messed up... If you don't know what you want to do with your life or what you want to major in, that is totally fine. I came into college freaking out about what I wanted to be when I grow up and thinking I needed to know right now. You have a lot of time in college to figure it out and a lot of credit hours to play around with. Take your time exploring any possible career choices you think you might be interested in.

Ask as many questions as you can right away. As soon as you get to school everyone will be able to spot that you're a freshman from a mile away. It's good to ask around and learn the tips of college life early. This will not only make your life a lot easier but it may save you some embarrassment as well. If you don't know what you want to do with your life or what you want to major it, that is totally fine. I came into college freaking out about what I wanted to be when I grow up and thinking I needed to know right now. You have a lot of time in college to figure it out and a lot of credit hours that need to be earned. Take your time exploring possible career options. Don't think you need to have a first semester class schedule of classes in one specific major.

Ask as many questions as you can right away. As soon as you get to school everyone will be able to spot that you're a freshman from a mile away. It's good to ask around and learn the tips of college life early. This will not only make your life a lot easier but it may save you some embarrassment as well. If you don't know what you want to do with your life or what you want to major it, that is totally fine. I came into college freaking out about what I wanted to be when I grow up and thinking I needed to know right now. You have a lot of time in college to figure it out and a lot of credit hours that need to be earned. Take your time exploring possible career options. Don't think you need to have a first semester class schedule of classes in one specific major.

College is not the same as high school. It is so much better! I was happy in high school. I liked my friends and had a good time, but college is a whole new world. The freedom to do whatever you want- socially and academically is so exciting. However, it is important to never lose sight of why you are at college. Without balancing academics with your social life, it may be difficult to succeed. Some of the best advice I can give is what your parents have been telling you your whole life: go to class, work first then play. Doing everything on time is the best way to keep yourself from getting too stressed out when finals roll around.

College is not the same as high school. It is so much better! I was happy in high school. I liked my friends and I had a good time, but college is a whole new world. The freedom to do whatever you want- socially and academically is so exciting. However, it is important to never lose sight of why you are going to college. Without balancing academics with your social life, it may be difficult to succeed. Some of the best advice I can say is what your parents have been telling you your whole life: go to class, work first then play. Doing everything on time is the best way to keep yourself from getting too stressed out when finals roll around.

Make no mistake, Illinois is a huge school. If you don't get involved in different aspects of the university, you will keep that feeling throughout your time here. But it's easy to make your Illinois experience personal by taking advantage of all of the opportunities that are here for students. Join one of the 1000+ registered student organizations (or start your own!), get to know your professors (introduce yourself and go to office hours!), and make an effort to make and keep friends. I remember that one of my biggest obstacles as a freshman was that I would meet people during Welcome Week, and then I wouldn't see them again because our paths didn't cross and our interests weren't similar. This isn't a bad thing--these people you meet in your first week could become your best friends here, or you might not talk to them for 3 years only to have them show up in your English class senior year. It's important to remember that every connection you make here is significant, but not necessarily sustaining. Get involved and try new things, and you'll meet a lot of people who like to do the same!

The most important thing I would've told myself would be to stop looking at colleges based on who I was 2 years prior. The biggest mistake I made was not realizing how much my interests and needs had changed during high school and limiting my search only to smaller schools that had good programs in secondary education. Little did I know how at home I would actually feel in a huge state school, and that my chosen major would so drastically change. What I forgot to consider was the social climate of the schools. While academics are important, I shouldn't have made the mistake of ignoring the social aspect, as it would determine how I spent my free time and, similarly, how happy I would be. The truth is, there are multiple factors to take into account when choosing a college, and, while some are more important than others, there are certainly a few you should never ignore completely. Make sure your chosen college will make you successful, healthy, and happy.

Within the first month of college I learnt to do laundry, spent hours on a single homework problem, and sat in lecture halls bigger than my high school auditorium. Yet, if I had known this my senior year, nothing would have changed, besides maybe avoiding shrinking a few shirts. Instead, I would tell myself to learn and absorb as much culture and knowledge from my parents as possible. My parents have spent extended periods of time in four different continents which has given them the ability to analysis situations with unique perspectives. This summer, I have been fortunate to spend a month at home and am using the time to learn Gujarati, an Indian dialect, more about my family’s history, and Indian culture. This information has been passed down from generation to generation in my family and will continue to do so as long as I learn it. By being blessed with such knowledgeable parents; it is as I have an encyclopedia full of this knowledge waiting to be learnt. However, unlike my textbooks which I will have access to forever, I only have this encyclopedia for a limited time and must continue to learn from it.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would encourage myself to be braver. I was so afraid of the Admissions process for college. I would say, they are there to help, not to hinder. I would encourage myself to have more fun, to relax more. When it comes down to it, I am a good student with excellent study habits. Getting stressed and worried over that essay I rewrote three times was a waste of my time and energy. Energy that would have been spent better on scholarship and job applications. I would tell myself to stop being silly, and worry less over things outside of my control. If I have learned nothing else, which I have learned numerous new things, since beginning college, it is to just let things go. Sometimes, I do not have any control. I have learned to deal with it, I would offer my younger self the advice and wisdom in these areas that I gained on my own or was bestowed on my during college. Then, maybe, I would have experienced a smoother transition to college and adult life.

Don't be afraid to get involved. There are a ton of great people on this campus - Go join a club and meet them!

Before you get freaked out that you're seeing your future self, just listen to me. I know you're not so excited about going to U of I. Get University of Chicago out of your head. They refuse awesome people all the time, and you don't have the money anyway. What I want to say, is that you are going to truly love U of I. The people are great: you're going to meet so many amazing people. The classes and professors are awesome. You're going to love the campus, the restaurants, the buildings, the grass, your dorm, your floor, your room, and your roommate. So get over yourself and get ready to love it. But I need to warn you - Be smarter with your money, and don't spend so much time thinking about boys. Make a budget, and keep it! Also, you're at school to study, not to get hitched. Leave the boys alone. You know you come on strongly. You would really have more time for homework if you spent an ounce less of time with your friends, and more in your textbooks. God'll be with you!

The most important bit of advice I would give myself is to not sweat it. I went to a college where none of my best friends went. This really bothered me since I always considered each of my closest friends really important and wanted them to be there physically by me as I made this important transition. Fortunately, the moment I got to college I started making plenty of new friends. Sure, it took me a bit to settle in and find my niche, but by the end of the first semester, I had a good number of close friends. Of course, I also still had my old friends back home, with whom I could communicate easily through the internet and on the phone. I never considered how close it is possible to be to someone, even when you're hundreds of miles away. College has already taught me many very important lessons, the two most important being that friendship knows no boundaries and that there is no need to fear the future, since there is always something bright on the horizon.

Considering I was well prepared for college from an academic standpoint, I would devote the majority of my advice to my younger seld to the importance of building a social network while at school. Lacking a strong network of friends and acquaintances can be damaging to a student's entire college career as the majority of relationships one builds in his/her first year will last all through school. Unfortunately, I made many mistakes in attempting to build a social network for myself at the University of Illinois. Being naturally shy and having just entered a relationship with a girl still in the state of Florida, I dedicated the majority of my beginning months away at school to time spent on the phone or skype. This was a mistake; but four months into the school year I was single, lonely, and lacking friends. This made for a difficult end to the first semester, but, a happier second semster than anticipated. Free from relationship, I dove into student activism, becoming one of the most active student senators in student government, joining several student-groups and coalitions, attending student rallies, pledging to a professional fraternity, and building friends all along the way.

I'm going to be brief, clear, and to the point. If i had to give myself one piece of advice I would tell myself to open up. Dont be so closed minded that if someone is different from you, you write them off completely. College is about making new friends and experiencing new situations. That wont happen if you refuse to move out of your comfort zone. Either way you'll make new friends, I did, but it will always leave you wondering, "What if?" What if I went to that football game? What if I joined a sorority? What if I tried to get to know the people on my floor? What if, What if, What if. You dont want to ask yourself questions like these while looking back at college. It can haunt you. Take advantage of the opportunity to go to such a prestigious university and make the most of it. After all, isn't "remember when" better than "what if"?

I would tell myself to never give up on your dreams. Always put your self first do things that work best for you. Dont let others influence a negative side to you continue to do you and make your parents happy and most importantly yourself. Coming from a single parent household growing up on the low in decide to make a differance in your life. Don't be like your friends and family better yourself because you know you can do it. Don't play around in school get in and show them what you are made of. Dont be a people pleaser please yourself because in college no one will look out for you like you would for yourself. HAve a potitive attitude and make it your best experience cause onces you graduate its a different ball park.

Hey. Some day soon a collection of your friends are going to ask you to come to a movie with them. A movie that starts at 2am. Go. Don't worry that it is late, or that you won't get any sleep. Sleep can be made up. What can't be made up is the time with those dorky, nerdy, ridiculously tall guys who take up most of your time now. Spend some final hours with them before they change, before they like to drink and smoke and talk about how much sex they're getting and failing classes and binge drinking and skipping class and dropping out of college. Before you have to watch them tear their own lives apart, reminding yourself that there's nothing you can do, that everyone (or almost everyone) is an idiot in college. Hug your mom. She'll help you through a lot this next year: crazy friends, difficult classes, bad roommates. Give her that last hug before all you hear is her distant voice through a three-year old cell phone. Oh, and try to enjoy these last few months of high school. You don't want to miss them.

I would tell myself that everything will be okay. You will not flunk anything, you will get through all your classes, and the stress will not take control of you. I would say you are a great student, you have worked hard, and all that hard work will transfer over even if you think it will not. Do not be pressured by the bad habits of others and keep to yourself. Ask teachers and professors for help because in the end, it makes such a big difference. Go ahead and make friends and try new things, as long as you keep your head about you. Make sure to leave in plenty of time for class so that you do not get lost and have place to park. Make sure not to overload yourself and plan accordingly. I know you can be a procrastinator, so make sure you think about that when it comes to taking on big assignments and tasks. Pack good lunches - food is expensive on campus and is not always that great. Whatever happens, just know your dedication to your education will pay off, and everything will most definitely be okay!

Don't be so hard on yourself. Take fewer classes each semester so you can focus on them better and enjoy some extracurriculars as well. Be more assertive in getting help/treatment for the migraines. Be more assertive in asking for help from professors- do not feel like you are bothering them, instead feel like they owe you their time.

I would tell myself to not be so concerned with meeting friends and to avoid only hanging out with people from my high school in my first year. I would tell myself how I will make so many new friends and that I should be more open to new people. I would also tell myself to not be as sad as I was to leave my friends, family, and boyfriend of the time when I left for my first year. I would tell myself that everything worked out just fine. The best thing I would tell myself is that I would figure out who I was while studying abroad all around the world in Australia and Europe. Knowing that I would become such a happy and satisifed person who is continuelly so thirsty for knowledge would have been great to know coming into college.

If I were to give myself advice about making the college transition when I was a senior in high school, I would offer the simplest advice: always follow your heart. The best career for you is what you are most passionate about and love. Do not let the pressure or negative opinions from people and peers intimidate any of your college decisions. You worked so hard in high school, now it's time to follow your dreams.

Some advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to make every experience worthwhile. There have been times in my personal life in college where I have passed up great opportunities, academically and socially, that I wish I could have back. I would tell myself to not be afraid of failure and to put my best in everything I attempted. I believe that this would be good advice because I feel as though there were some things I did where the outcome was good, but it could have been better if I had put more effort into it. Transitioning from high school to college is a step that is more mental than physical and it also takes a mature person not to get caught up in leaving home and having authority figure dictating your every move. It is a process that is rewarding if done the right way. The best advice I think I could give myself is to be myself but be open to others.

The most important thing I got out of my experience is a balenec between my social and work life. The options of fun activities both on and off campus pushed me to not just excel in the classroom but in my social life too. From the different clubs offered within your major to the hobbies I was able to enjoy on the way. I was motivated to get my work done well, so i could enjoy the fun activities that make up the rest of the campus. If i had not attended the University of Illinois I do not think i would have endded up the same person I am today. I would not give up the knowledge I gained, or friends i made along the way for anything.

I really enjoy attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign because of all the people I have met here and things I have gotten to try. The very first day, during one of the events my University had for Freshmen, I met my good friend and current roommate and we just immediately got along. During Quad Day, where all the clubs are handing out flyers and recruiting new members, on a whim I decided to try out rowing. It was one of the best decisions I've made because being on the Illini Rowing team has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It was something unique, it kept me in shape, and it has lead me to a solid group of teammates and friends. The academics here are challenging, but for me, it is great to be surrounded by people who meet these challenges, hold themselves to high standards, and are willing to work hard. There are times where I am stressed out and tired, but at the end of the day, I am happy because I know I live a good life and I have a good future ahead of me.

I've been attending Brookdale Community College for the past semester, and up coming semester session. Although I've only been in college one semster, I've had some astounding accomplishments,within myself. Throughtout my semester I've both, learned and gained benefits within my life, based upon my college experience. I've experienced liberation, excitement, and knowledge during my college experience. When you're in highschool there's always someone looking out for you, those who want to ensure you do your work. College has given me a sense of iberation, where I work on my time, anytime. It feels amazing to be independent and work on my own, I feel accomplished. I get excited to know what my day will bring, as well as the knowledge I will gain that day. It's extremely valuable to attend because I am apart of a program that I can put to use in real world situations. Having enthusiasm and intelligence has helped me create a thusfar, fulfilling college experience. It's benefical to attend to become who I want to become later on in life. Attending and experiencing college will help in the sucess of meeting my goals.

My decision to attend the University of Illinois has been by far the best decision I have made. I love having the opportunity to choose my schedule from a curriculum of hundreds of classes, because it allows me to balance out my harder core classes with fun electives, such as a ballet class I recently finished. I have also decided to get involved within the campus by joining a sorority, something I never thought I would do, but am extremely glad I did, because I now have added 200 sisters to my family who are always going to be there for me. Being here, and on my own, has allowed me to learn more about myself, and what it takes to be responsible in all areas of my life. I feel that here I have been given everything that I need to succeed, and knowing that encourages me to do the best that I can, so I can have the future I hope for.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is learning more about myself. I orginally planned on getting my general education courses out of the way to make room for other courses. However, even though many of these classes seemed random at first, I discovered interests that I never knew I even had. For example, I took theater my first semester and absolutely fell in love with the subject. I enjoyed learning about the histroy, watching a performance, and even being a part of a play. I also learned a lot about myself socially. I have met a wide variety of people with different backgrounds, personalities, and interests. However, many of the people I've met are completely different from me. Through meeting new people, I have forced myself to become more extroverted and have greatly stepped out of my quiet shell. It has been valuable to attend college because I have grown as a person academically, emotionally, and socially. I have developed as an individual and matured by attending college. Finally, I am gaining real-world experience, forming long-lasting relationships, and becoming more independent.

I recived a lot from college. But what keeps me coming back is my professors ans classmates. Everyone on campus is nice and all are motivated to do well. Being around positive people leads to positive things. I know that when you have something due its no procastinating its get it done or be done.