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Through attending the University of New Hampshire, I have learned that life is what you make it. You are the person that decides what you will or will not do. You can get involved in clubs, sports, or other groups and have a great time meeting new people and experiencing new things, or you can sit alone in your room and be miserable. If I want something, I have to go out and get it myself. Previous to attending the university, I had thought that a school was either good or bad. I realized that any school can be an enjoyable one, you just have to have a positive outlook on what you want your experience to be. The same can be said for any situation in life. What happens in your life is completely up to you. Success wil not come to you, you have to go out into the world and work for it. If you have a positive outlook on life and are willing to put in the effort required, then you are going to reap the benefits.

My college experience started early. I attended Butte Community College while I was still in Highschool; my senior year. I was not very mature but very eager to learn. As time went on I started to notice a maturity level in myself rising and taking on more responsibilty. My eyes grew wide in every college class I took in relization of how different the college world was. I was actually learning things I had never heard before and was actually listened to by teachers. The other student were different too; they were mature, understanding, considerate and from then on I said to myself college is the best thing that has ever happened to me. The classes, the teachers, the students, they all gave me something. A better understanding of this world and what it has to offer. College has taught me responsibility, resourcefullness, and perserverance and these things mixed in with my passion and drive is a formula for success. Using my resources is the biggest aspect that college has taught me and the most valuable thing I have gotten from it. That characteristic made it possible to succeed and excell in college.

Being a music education major, I have gained much knowledge in my field, and an even greater love and appreciation for music. I am surrounded by students who are just as dedicated as me, and hard-working, determined students. When my friends are just as busy as I am, and practicting as much as I am, it makes it much easier to work hard. I have matured greatly by living on my own, and learning how to balance a social life with my schooling. No other time in life can one live, and grow in such close quarters with thousands of people the same age. College students have the chance to make their own mistakes, and LEARN from those mistakes in an envirorment where everyone else is learning too. It is extremely valuable for my generation to attend college, especially in our economy. College degrees are becoming a necessity, not to mention the fact that college is very fun and a life-changing experience!

My college expirience has been extremely valuable. I wanted a true college expirience so i moved away from home and way out of my comfort zone. It is an entirely different world out here, and though i struggle financially ,i wouldn't trade the expirience for a thing. I'm learning a lot more about life on my own , and have a chance to stand on my own to feet here. It is difficult, but i love the challenge, and have very tough goals set infront of me. I plan to attend the rigourous University of Florida, and once i graduate, i will have many employment options set infront of me. It's certainly not an easy road, but i know it will all pay off in the end and a diploma from the University of Florida will prove to be very valuable.

This short experience has changed the way I look at the working world. I see how hard it is to go out and get a job or even an internship with out college education these days. When I got to college I believe it was I was going to have a fabulous time meet a bunch of new people and hang out be doing stuff every second. When it wasn't like that I got a little depressed. I sat in my room for days with nothing to do. It was know my responsiblity to get my self out of bed and to my 8 o clock class. It has been so valuable to experience the work of the professors, and the work that I have been able to achieve in such a short time. I has also opened my eyes to other option that I might not have considered.

I have learned many valuable lesson from my college experience. Of course, I have learned plenty about engineering and polymer science; but more importantly, I have learned how to be a mature adult. Having to live on my own and work part-time while attenting classes full-time has taught me responsibility. I haved learned that you won't get more out of college than you put in (and this carries over to life in general) ; you must study and attend all classes in order to receive the full educational experience. It has been valuable for me to attend school because I love academia; I know to reach my full-potential as a scientist and as a mature adult I must continue my education until I reach my goal of Ph.D. I also know that my education will continue even after I have graduated because life is the constant pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

The past year and a half that I have been in college I have learned how to manage stress, time and have built up my confidence. When I first came to this school I was very shy and couldn't handle the stress of exams. During my freshmen year I learned how to manage my time when it came to studying for exams and realizing that my grade on the exam would not be the end of the world. I broke out of my shy shell by joing our college crew club and meeting new people that way. The big thing though that brought me out of my shy shell was a job that I held spring semester. The job was a caller for the phonathon. This job had me calling random alumni, making conversation with them and then asking for money. Being able to develope these strategies for stress and becoming more comfortable with people that I don't know will help me out more in the work force after college then everything that I learned in a classroom.

I honestly feel that half the college expierence is the academics and that the other half is learning how to live away from home, and with other people. I feel like I have gotten a well-rounded education, and have learned at lot that I wanted to in my major adn minors. I really feel that I have found myself more at college and learned who the people are that are most like me. Over all I will be sad to leave college but I feel like the University of New Hampshire has made me ready to take on the world!

I have enjoyed being apart of the UNH community. Here I am provided with an endless amount of resources as a student. Not only am I given the tools to succeed above and beyond as a student, I also have access to many different extracurriclur clubs, volunteer groups, athletic teams etc. I never have a bored day here at UNH with everything that is going on ! Concerts, movies, art shows you name it! It has been extremely vaulable for me to be here in this giant place of resources here I feel accepted as a person, enabled as a student and scholar, and I feel like I have the power and tools to get the education I need for a bright future.

I have made amazing friends and learned a lot. I have been able to begin standing on my own two feet without my parents constant guidance.

The University of New Hampshire has provided me with the resources I need to become successful in my future. I have made friends to last a lifetime and professors I can always look to for advice. I have had a great experience both socially and academically. This university has helped me grow as a student and an individual.

College has not only helped me to begin my professional life, it has given me independence, fantastic new friends, and a growing sense of confidence in who I am as a person. Even though I am still unsure about picking a major, I know that when the time comes, I will receive guidance and support from my professors and advisor. I love being surrounded by others who are just as eager to learn as I am, and I woudn't trade my college experience for anything.

I have the oppurtunity to be exposed to so much knowledge and diverse opinion. Each day there is growth in my knowledge and it has helped prepare me for the real world .

Attending college has been an eye opening experience for me especiallly since I do not find many opportunities at home that I do at school. College has made me become more independent and mature, I have learned how to manage my time accordingly and have all of my assignments organized and completed on time because of outside commintment with track. Track at a Division I school takes up a lot of time and in return can be very stressful. During the academic school year not only did I grow, I also became apart of the community and learned how to give back and volunteer to help others. I and 137 other students from the university drove thirty-six hours to New Orleans, LA to help and contribute our time during spring break. We helped build houses and volunteered for the ones effected by the Hurricane with the InterVarsity club that I am apart of. Being apart of Clubs and Sports has really challenged me as a latina to strive for success and show others that they too can accomplish their goals, all it takes is commitment, dedication, and time.

College for me was not just the cliched act of finding myself, but also of finding out about the world I live in. What began as a blind choice of an academic institution that seeme to fit my needs, quickly became the place I would make home for four years, full of the people I would come to know as a family. True it wasn't all sunshine and happiness. Moving five hours away from everything you know rarely is. But moving out of the comfort zone of my first eighteen years gave me a chance to ask questions and grow as a person. It allowed me to discover my passion for journalism and gave me to opportunity to push myself academically and study subjects that I found compelling. I made friends that I will value for life, and I am now able to move into my adult life confidently and with ease.

I've built up a wealth of knowledge and experience which has dramatically changed the way I see the world. I've made connections with both my fellow students and my professors, tutoring, being tutored, and reveling in the experience of learning new things. I've discovered new skills and improved old ones, making me far more capable now in many different fields than I was when I started college. I've come to appreciate the value of education, and the value of being diverse and well-rounded. I've learned the value of hard work and consistent effort; if a job is done well enough, the result (and the ability to take great pride in that result) is a reward in and of itself. I've learned not to take success for granted, and not to get arrogant or complacent in the face of repeated success. I've learned to trust in my own abilities and to take pride in my accomplishments. I've learned to appreciate the abilities and achievements of others. I've gained both wisdom and knowledge, and become a better person overall.

Although I have only completed one successful year at college, I have learned a few new things. I have learned how to live on my own doing such things as buying food, buying school supplies, and budgeting my time wisely. I have also learned how to be financially dependent. After aquiring massive student loans, I have realized how important it is to be smart financially, and how to budget my money when it comes to buying items that are needed, instead of wanted. Another area where I have accelled in my college experience is in the area of my studied major of mechanical engineering. What I have learned is that I have a desire to complete a mechanical engineering degree because I believe that working as a mechanical engineer will not only be a job that can support a future family, but also a job that is in my best interest.

What haven't I gotten out of my college expirience? I have made so many friends and met so many interesting people. I have taken classes that have gone so much in depth with topics that I have been tempted to change my major more than a few times. I really cannot imagine what I would have done with my life had I not gone to college. I am such a nerd at heart that I don't think i would be satisfied with merely a high school education. It has been valuable to attend college not only so that I have the security of a higher ranking job, but it has been valuble because for once in my life, I feel like I have the freedom to do whatever I dream of. The opportunities are endless and they are all within ones grasp at college, all one needs to do is reach out and take it.

College was never a choice for me. My parents raised me to think that college was just what came right after high school, so when the application process came, it felt almost like second nature, or another homework assignment. I had always wanted to college experience; to branch out and meet new people, further my education in something I loved, find love? There were so many things I had heard about college that i didnt want to miss out on in life, and I honestly have found all of them. I never pictured myself in a sorority, and now it is one of the best parts of my life. I met people that i cherish, love and will never forget. I am in classes that have taught me things beyond even i could imagine. College is not a part of life, it's a way of it, and if your taking advantage of what it has to offer, you will never regret a thing. (Except maybe the loans)

In my college experience, I have learned what to expect from a four year university. I have narrowed down what I wish to pursue as a major, and have met many interesting people that hvae taught me a lot about life in general. I have also learned a lot about myself. I have learned what type of student I truely am and what I want out of life. I am greatful for my experience and I am ready and confident to continue my education.

My college experience has taught me that I am going to make a difference in the world someday.To me,that is all that matters.

Out of my college experience I have really learned how to manage my time and better my studying skills, learning this the hard way or not was still learning it. Also, I have learned how to approach professors and not to be afraid to ask questions. But really in college I feel everyone learns responsibility, organization and how difficult the road to becoming an adult can really be. Being at a Major university is beneficial because the degree I earn will eventually lead me to having a successful career. Also, by earning a degree this leaves a path for future generations of my family to follow in my foot steps and be more than what they imagined.

My college experience so far has exposed me to the "real world." I had attended private, religious schools before college, so attending college showed me the diversity of beliefs and lifestyles present in the world. I adapted along with my peers from all walks of life. When students have the degree of independence that college provides, it brings out aspects of our personalities that may not have shown before as we make decisions. As I navigate through college life, I have to make decisions about every aspect of my day: when to get up, how to take advantage of my time between classes, how to balance studying and socializing, and when to sleep. These decisions help me shape my lifestyle; independent at last. And that's without considering classes. College contains so many chances to expand your understanding of the world through a specific field, and I'm working on getting as many viewpoints as possible. Professors know what they're talking about, and more often than not, they love talking with students outside classes. Through talking to a professor outside class, I gained a valuable internship experience. College is rife with such opportunities--we just have to stretch ourselves.

In my school experience i have learned a lot of things not only academic things, i learned how to interact with people i learned how to appreciate people and not been discriminate to them. i learned that if I a more cultured person i will being more mature and i will know how to live in the real world because i know life is not esay, you need to work very hard in order to succed in this life and school is an excellent tool to develop you as a person in society. Attend to college have been a good effort in my life because i know if a keep continuing study at the end it will be a good future for me and for my family, to been a more prepare person, a more valuable person you need to emphasize in a certain step on your life no matther what hard become you need to prove it as a person that you can do it. In my opinion college prepare you to to survive in society. I have gotten a lot of experience academically a lot of rewards because i know my family is very proud of my.

I am a non-traditional student (i.e. older ) and as such, have a very different experience and perspective than the tradtional student. Returning to school has been extremely difficult, both financially and emotionally, but has been surprisingly rewarding in countless ways. I am astounded by the variety of people I have met, and how supportive the studeny body & faculty have been to me and my classmates facing many different kinds of adversities. College is a wonderful experience for anyone and everyone. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what kind of limitations you may have, you will find yourself immersed in a community of supportive, unique people who will accept you as you are. My college experience has not only broadened & expanded my knowledge, but has given me the confidence I need to further my career and reach my goals.

I have gotten so much more out of my first 4 months in school than I could have ever imagined. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. I have been exposed to an education much greater than mere high school could have ever provided me with. I have grown as a person and finally realized who I am. At a school with 15,000+ undergraduates it is easy to lose yourself, but I have found traits and qualities in myself that I don't think I would ever amount to if I hadn't attended school here. My presence here is valuable for not only myself, but the people I have affected and met along the way. Being miles away from home has made me more independent. Being pushed out of my comfort zone has made me less closed off. I can't imagine having spent these last 4 months of my life doing anything else; no regrets and more surprises await me at UNH. I cannot describe my happiness and gratitude.

Not only have I done well in my course work and furthered my knowledge academically, but I have learned a lot about myself on a personal level through my college education. Coming from a very small town and trying to transition to a fairly large university has forced me to become more responsible and independent. Turning 18 is supposed to make you an adult, but it definitely took the experiences I've had in college to accept that status and in a sense "graduate" into being a mature adult with confidence. I have made many mistakes and have had many accomplishments, all equally contributing to my growth and self-improvement. I have also have created valuable bonds not only with life-long friends, but with colleagues and professors in my field of study. Because I have attended college, I am that much closer to making my dreams a reality and having success in many aspects of life. Also, I am that much closer to fully knowing myself and that is what is really important to me.

I've learned more about myself. I have learn what I like and what I don't like. And I am still learning. I am also attempting new things, and exploring more. I am also learning about things that I thouroughly enjoy. My campus is beautiful and is filled with beautiful people who can carry on a conversation and bring some spark into my life and teach me new things.

I would tell myself to build up my study skills, open a few more textbooks, and apply to more state schools rather than private schools.

Keep up the hard work! SAVE SAVE SAVE money college is beyond ridiculouly expensive! Keep your head up. Dream big. Be prepared for change. Learn to study. Stay organized. Get involved. Be prepared to meet new people. Be prepared to hate some of your classes. Just continue to look towards the future and work for your dreams.

Looking back to before I went off to college there are a lot of things I wish I had known. When you come into college dorm life make sure not to judge people before you know them. People you don't like may just turn out to be your best friends. The number one thing to make sure you do is get organized. It will help you so much. Don't worry about doing things on your own like eating dinner or walking to class because it is normal. Nobody will think you are a weirdo at all. I look at it as growing up and learning to do stuff on your own. Don't worry about getting enough sleep at night because naps are essential and there is always time to do it. Always set at least three alarms so you don't miss exams and finals. You don't have to go out every weekend sometimes it is nice to stay in and watch movies or sleep, maybe even study. Don't worry about failing some tests there are plenty of chances to do well besides testing. Don't let anything bother you and have fun!

"When you arrive at college you will be on your own; no one to do your chores but yourself. Your parents wont be making all the decisions for you; no one to tell you to get good sleep, do your homework before a certain time, or get involved. Everything is resting on your shoulders. Make good use of your time, read and reread. Make sure you retain everything you learn. The knowlege you obtain at college can be applied to all aspects of life. In order to get the most out of college and your parents checkbook, I suggest you get involved and get to know your proffesors. Don't be afraid to sit in the front row and raise your hand. Studies show that students who sit in the front row retain more. And if your going to sit in the front row, make sure your not half asleep. No proffesor likes to see a student sleeping during their lecture. You or someone else is paying for you college education. You are a consumer, make sure you get you get what your paying for." That's the advice I would have given myself.

Take more Advanced Placement and Project Running start classes, it'll make a harder senior year but it makes freshman year of college so much easier. Also get a good paying summer job that can allow you to return during school breaks and weekends as it is very competetive to find student jobs while at school. Research the text books before you buy them, the campus bookstores tend to be extremely expensive and students are always selling their textbooks for less then what the bookstore sells, also wait until after your first day of classes to buy your books, sometimes the books the bookstore says you need aren't even used in the class.

If I could talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself that friendships are not easily obtained. I wish I knew that coming from a small town, it may be more difficult to get out and meet new people at a large university. With my highschool being K-12 and only about 600 students total, I didn't think that meeting new people would be quite as time consuming yet worth while as it actually is. Over the years I grew up with people who slowly came close together and my class was like a family. Here, at a university of over 14,000 students, culture, diversity, and plenty of people can make it difficult to shape close knit relationships, even more so if you're shy. Therefore, if I were to advise myself to help prepare for college here I would try to be less shy so that I could avoid the nervousness I faced towards meeting new people the first week of school. Even without being able to warn myself, I feel that I broke out of my shell the first week here and it made my experience better than I anticipated.

If I could rewind the clock and visit myself as a high school senior I would say, ?Kristin, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and envision what you want your life to be like after you graduate college.? At the time I would have imagined myself married and in medical school. Then I would tell myself to envision other possibilities, because there would be so many to choose from. I was close minded in high school, and I only saw one future for myself because that was all I wanted. I?ve grown since I?ve been in college and my horizons have expanded, but have also become more realistic. The dreams I once had have dissipated as I?ve begun to discover myself, and I?ve switched from a Biology major to an English major with a minor in Political Science and Education. I?ve found a part of myself that is enjoying all that life has to offer, I just wish I had found that sooner. If I could go back, I would tell myself to slow down and look, really look, at the world surrounding me because it is beautiful and full of promise and opportunity.

High school was one of the best times of my life. I was the National Honor Society president, Varisty volleyball captain and had played 4 years on varsity softball. I was on top of the world. I got straight A's effortlessly. I gave back to my community by volunteering for breast cancer walks, hunger walks, The Special Olympics, the soup kitchen and a nursing home. Yet I flew through high school without taking everything in. So when I went to choose a school, I didn't really know what I wanted or what I prefered, like my high school career, I just wanted to be the best. I ended up thinking that I was going to a private school just becuase I wanted to say I went there, but I ended up at my state school becuase I began to learn that the prestige and name of a school isn't what makes it for you. My advice is to find yourself. Find what you, not your ego wants and maximize these criteria into the perfect match for you.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would give myself a few pieces of advice. The first, is not to buy any of your books until you have your first class. That would have saved me a great deal of money. On a more serious note, I would have told myself just to focus on trying hard and being active in school clubs and organizations. Go out and meet new people, and get to know your professors. Other than that, I honestly would never change a thing I have done. I have made great new friends, learned from mistakes, and have become a better person for it. I believe that everything happens for a reason and can't wait to see what happens next.

These days a lot of high school students get a bad case of "senioritis". I myself was infected. Looking back, I laugh at how silly a concept it is. Yeah sure your about to head off to the wonderful world of college but, why slack off in high school over it? If you think you can slack off at all in college, you are dead wrong. College is a dog-eat-dog world where you either sink or swim. Why come into your fall semester of freshman year cold as ice concerning academics? I f you just worked hard for the past four years in high school and had success, why change the formula when you get to college to continue that streak. Eveybody's heard how scary the college transition can be. In reality, it isn't and you need to keep an open mind about your new surroundings. College is a ll about meeting new people and learning how to do new things. Home will always be there when your on break, make college your new home.

Enjoy teachers caring whether or not you complete assignments, spend a lot of time with your family an close friends, and go into your first semester ready to buckle down and work hard because it doesn't take much for it to all be taken away.

If I could go back in time to give myself college-related advice, I would tell myself to focus more on my schoolwork in comparison to being social. In my Freshman year of college, I was primarily focused on having a lot of friends, and being well-liked. Over the past two and a half years, I have come to the realization that school is what I pay so much money for, and not to make friends. Through self-discovery, I have found that it is much more important to me to have a smaller, closer group of friends, rather than a countless number of acquaintences. I would tell myself to pick your friends wisely, and maintain those relationships, rather than spend an unnecessary amount of time and effort to try to befriend everyone. By doing this, I could be able to focus more on school, while simultaneously building more meaningful and enduring relationships with my peers.

I would tell myself to go with my instincts, which at the time was to apply to schools in California and Florida because I do not like the cold weather and would eventually get sick of it. Currently I am strongly considering transfering to schools in southern California. If I had know this back in high school, I would have still applied to see how much aid would be given. I thought that there was no way I could afford an out of state university, but now i realize all of the opportunities there are with scholarships and grant money available. My future happiness depended on it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would be able to tell myself a few very important things about college life and making the transition. The college life and transition into it is hard to adjust to. It is a huge difference from being at home with parents and having rules, it is easy to lose track of what is important. I would tell myself that it is very important to stay focused on why I came to school for which is an education. I also need to remember the amount of money I am investing in my education. The money I'm putting into my education doesn't just grow on trees, so while I'm paying for the education I should take advantage of all the resources available. As well as making sure I know that college life and peer pressure is tough and that is ok to say that you are not going out on the weekend because you have homework to do. Partying is not that important your friends will still be your friends even if you say no.

Having the ability to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior would be glorious. I?ve learned a lot in my first few years of college, things I wish I had known while fighting my way through the hallways of my high school. First off I would get right up into my own face and yell at myself not be afraid of trying new things. I would yell and scream until I convinced myself that having to try new things and failing are facts of life I?m going to face whether I like it or not. I would tell myself not be afraid of crashing and burning, but to be afraid of all the missed opportunities and potential friendships. Finally, I would tell myself not to worry all about the petty high school drama and cat fights. Once you?re into college, none of that matters. By moving away and branching out, you learn who your true friends are, something I believe is invaluable and another thing I wish I knew in high school. I am more me then I ever have been in my life. If only I knew myself so well back then?

If i were to go back in time and make the transition from high school to college easier for myself i would have paid more attention in high school. Although throughout high school i had a very good grade point average i still could have tried harder and been a better student. The workload from high school to college is very much different and harder. If i had pushed myself harder in high school, the workload in college would have been very less difficult. I did extremly well my first semester in college but if i had pushed myself more in high school the transition would have been much easier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior going through the college entrance process, I would tell myself not to get as stressed out as I did! I was so worried about not making it into college and not doing well in college that I lost focus in my high school studies. I would tell myself to continue to work well in high school and say that once you get to college the people are so helpful and there are so many people you can go to if you feel like you are lost. There was no reason to get nervous about college and the college transition.

The average high school senior is typically eager, fearful, and optimistic in terms of their college career. I graduated with four hundred other students in a public city high school. One of the guidance counselors came into my senior english class and told the students, "fourteen out of thirty-two" would survive first semester. Whether this statisitic is accurrate is in inadequate to the fact it brought forth discouragement and pestimistic attitudes. My first semester at UNH I went through a terrible room mate situation, switched my major, and recovered from mono. If I could go back with the knowledge of the transition I have now, the advice I would give myself is to remain the confident, diligent individual who has already accomplished so much while more awaits. The advice I wish I could give to high school seniors today is to embrace the transition with positive vibes. I would encourage students to be optimistic and excited for the change that is about to take place. With a smile on your face and hard work ahead, you will survive college.

I would tell myself to follow my heart. I have made a lot of decisions about my schooling that weren't the best and I really believe it is because I did what others wanted me to do and not what my heart felt.

"YOU NEED MORE MONEY!" would have to be the first thing I would tell myself if I had the opportunity to go back in time to give my highschool senior self a piece of college advice. The second most important thing I would stress to my younger self would be NOT to room with a friend. I would explain to myself that although it may be "within my comfort zone", that that is not what college is about. I am currently rooming with a good friend from high school and although there have been no major problems, I regret rooming with her as I feel that I have missed out on some part of the "true college experience". I had thought that it would make the college transition easier, but now I feel that it has prevented me from putting yself out there to meet new people. My last and final piece of advice would be only to stress more how expensive college is, so I would tell my senioritis-ridden self to stop being so lazy and apply for a few more scholarships.

Focus and self-discipline is key. There is no need to struggle in keeping your grades up if you simply go to every class, pay attention to the Professor, and read the assigned reading! Don't get so caught up in the mind set of being on your own that you get distracted in parties and relaxing at home that you waste your time. College requires actual studying, but avoid cramming for a test or quiz. Study for thirty to forty minutes at a time. A very important thing to have is a weekly budget. Money management is very important for the overall school year whether your have a job or not. Another key point in remaining stable in every day life is staying in the Word of God! It feeds your soul and gives you peace! The Lord gives His strength and His peace to those who seek it! Also, get involved in a church group that reaches out to young adults. Surrounding yourself around good influences will create an optimum level of a steadfast heart. If your heart is in the right place, your actions you choose in life will fall into place.

I would forget about senior-itis, and focus on finishing my senior year strong. I would focus on my present committments in high school while still looking excitedly to the future of college. I would seek out information from friends who have graduated before me on all aspects of college life, from roommate issues (I had grown up with my own room) to advice on how to balance a study/social life. I would relax a little more about worrying that I had picked the right school. I would give myself a little more of a break when I do not succeed as I expect I should. This whole college experience is a great part of life's growth and challenges.