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If i could go back to the "high school Malcolm" I would tell him to pursue everything that he wanted to do and put forward that extra effort every year of school and not just freshman through junior year. In high school I was afraid to be myself and thus had to learn "who I was" while trying to make the hard transition to college life. Putting in the little bit of extra work every year would allow me to have more scholarship opportunity which would allow me to be in school, allow me to register on time and actually move towards finishing my major, and leaving me stress free worrying about how the semester will be paid off. Ultimately telling myself these things would make me a stronger person ready to go through school with no problems.

Stop worrying and stressing out so much. It's bad for your health.

Really do a thorough search for the right school. Look at every possibility, if you know the exact thing you want to do in your life look for that in a school don't just settle with the first school that accepts you. Apply to every school you can that offers what you want to major in, that offers the living environment, the social environment and most importantly the academic environment. Don't take everything at face value, really research the schools you are interested in (once you choose your top five), because sad to say most admissions offices will say all the right things to get you into their school. Choose wisely because this school is where you will be living at for four years, where you will make your lifetime friends and memories. Most importantly involve yourself in campus life don't just stay in your room, don't do too much that will overwhelm you but enough to make you never regret going to this school. And never ever let someone tell you that you can't do something, live your life the way you want to and follow your dreams.

Wow, I'd have a lot of things to tell myself. First, I would tell myself that all the things that I thought were so important, were not important at all. Staying out late and partying is a good way to flunk out which is exactly what did. The most imporant thing is to get an education and do something with your life. I would tell myself that now is the most critical time of your life and that wasting this opportunity would only make it exponentially more difficult down the line. I would just make sure that I knew that I would get my time for fun, but only hard work could get me to a comfortable position in the long run.

Keep up the good grades, stay focus and look for short term goals to help you achieve your long term goals.

I believe I could have managed to relax and enjoy college life a little more than I did as a freshman and sophmore. I was very anxious about getting good grades, to the extent to which I forgot to enjoy social activities organized on campus. Now that I have applied to graduate school at George Washington University, I have begun to relax a bit more and enjoy the fun activities UNC Charlotte has to offer. Also, instead of double majoring, I would have gotten a BFA in art and a minor in Psychology. I did not realize how much I enjoyed art until I started taking more art classes this past year.

TO STAY IN-STATE! Since I am from Atlanta, GA, I wish I would have gone to UGA. It's a better school and my parents would not be paying out-of-state tuition. I like school here are UNCC but I don't feel proud of my school and I feel like if I were a student at UGA I'd be much happier.

Enjoy yourself, but not too much! Remember that you are at college in order to receive a degree, so it is important to study and get good grades. That said, do not spend all of your time in the library. It is very important to become involved with a group on campus. Try out many different kinds; sports groups, religious affiliated groups, career oriented groups, or service groups. College is also about making friends, friendships that will last a lifetime. Make sure that you sleep regularly and don't party too much. Exercising and eating healthfully is helpful to reduce the stress of classes, as well as keeping the weight down. New experiences are sometimes scary, but try out as many different (legal) things that you can. You will be surprised to find out what you really do like! This is a time of self-discovery and finding out what you want in life. Accept who you are and embrace your future! Good Luck, and don't forget to call and visit your family once in a while too!

I would tell my high school self that yes, college is hard, but if I stay persistent like I was in high school, that I can get through it.

The biggest thing I would tell myself is do not settle! Do not go somewhere because it is easy or because that is what everyone else is doing. Really focus on what you want out of life. Write down somethings that you really want out of a campus and don't sacrifice those things to make someone else happy. Make yourself happy while you can. This is going to be your time to grow and transition into an adult so you need to be somewhere that will encourage that growth.

The advice that I would give myself would be to take more electives. Coming into college, my major was Undeclared because I had no idea what I wanted to do. If I had taken more elective courses in high school, I wouldve discovered my love for Business. I didn't have enough diversity in my elective courses to really get a feel for anything new. I tended to stick to the same courses, such as Theater which I took all four years. Now that I am in college, I understand the importance of diversity and the need to be well-rounded. Another piece of advice that I would give myself is to be more social. Just as with my elective courses, I was very loyal to the friends I had and didn't care much to meet new people. College has also taught me the importance, as well as the advantage, that networking can give you when it comes to finding a career.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that I need to learn how to ask for help when I need it. Sometimes as freshmen college students and being around a big campus or in a classroom full of upperclassman, it is very intimidating to ask the professor a question in front of the class. Some students may give you looks or even laugh at you but it is ok. The professors are getting paid to teach you and you should make them work for their money. That was my biggest downfall was not asking for help. A lot of times if you ask a particular question, someone in the room is thinking the same exact thing but they were afraid to ask. So my advice is to not be afraid to stand up for what you feel and make sure you get the help you need to succeed.

It is very important to balance school work, work, and your social life. Although school work is very important you also need to take time to meet people and make friendships. Also do not be afraid to put yourself out there, be yourself, and have fun. If you keep to yourself you will have trouble making good friends and your college experience may not be all that it could be. Take advantage of extracurricular activities. They help you make friends as well as give you a new outlook on aspects of your life and give you great experiences. The main part of college is balance!

I would go back and make sure that I saved up more money from working and had kept my car so that I wouldn't have to depend on other people for rides to clinicals. The main thing that I would have told myself was to practice studying and taking notes, in high school I never really had to study and when I came to college I realized that I did not know how to commit knowledge into my long term memory. I also realized in college that I am not a very could test taker and that I stress out, so if I went back I would have my self get help with this problem so that it would not be a problem in college. The best advice would be to know who I am and what I like to do, there are alot of people and different things to do on campus and sometimes you might get lost in it all but if you have a strong background-family and/or friends-then you will do well in college. Make sure that you have someone to talk to and to go to for help that you trust.

The only advise I would give to myself, is to keep doing what your doing. I am the happiest now than I have ever been. I would say, don?t let yourself stress out over the mistakes you have made and will make. I have switched my major three times now, but I feel those were all very important choices. I needed to see what didn't work for me before I could find what did work. And though it would have been easier to start college in North Carolina, I needed to do some growing up in Edinboro first. I have made some great friendships, had a lot of laughs and I have no regrets about my past. Every experience you encounter, look at it as a learning experience; and don?t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. Some of my greatest memories are from situations that scared me. Basically, just keep doing what feels right in your heart. Live for what makes you happy and don?t worry about everything else, as long as you stay focused and driven, everything will work out just fine.

To take school seriously, and really make an effort to do the best that i can.

I would first tell myself not to come to school in a relationship because generally they do not work out in when you find out all the different people you could meet and get to know. I would also tell myself to be prepared and get my mind right for school. I would inform myself that school is not easy, and nothing is handed to you in college. I would let myself know that this is really when life starts, and that I need to step up and be that responsible adult that I know my parents raised me to be. I would make that I knew that I had my priorities straight and to make sure I stay true to myself and not become something or someone that I am not. Lastly I would tell myself to make "research" one of my bestfriends because nothing is really out in the open, and if there is something that your really interested in you have to go find out about through research, or the resources found on campus.

Work harder, and take more AP classes.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior I would say, "Try harder in your advanced placement art class to get a higher overall grade to exempt some of the classes at uncc and do not wait last mintue to decide where you want to go to college. Also do not be influnced by friends or family. Don't worry you can make friends no problem wherever you end up, and just relax and have a good time. Try out living on campus your first year, it's an experince you will regret missing."

Apply for many many scholarships. Don't get discoraged if you don't get somewere. Trust me, you'll be moving back to Georgia. If you want to transfer, transfer early.

Don't let things get into your head, stay focused on your school work and gain as much knowledge as possible. In the end it will all work out so long as your academic studies comes first in your list of priorities. At the same time, learn to balance your studies with your social life. Don't be a hermit, get out there and meet new people and experience college life! Learning to balance your life academically, socially, and financially (should you choose to get a job) will be the best reward you can make for yourself, for with this will come knowledge, the greatest asset one can procure for his or herself's own well-being!

Amina, you need to build better study habits. Don't spend alot of time fussing over little things. Like my friend says "dont major on the minor, or minor on the major.

I would advise myself to follow my heart in going to the college/university I really and truly wanted to go.

If I were allowed to tell my highschool self something about college, I would just have to say that it is very similar to high school. The only real difference is that there are fewer grades, so it is important to focus on making the best possible grade on each assignment. Luckily, it is easier to gather with groups of students than in high school, and in that way studying is easier. Take advantage of the library and all of the facilities that are open to students. These are available to help students succeed, and they have been very helpful to me. Good luck.

Finding the perfect college is like finding love. Sometimes it chooses you. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it 's at first sight, but mostly you will have to spend time getting to know the college. The most important thing is to find a school that addresses the needs and concerns of both parent and student alike. Research is key. My mom and I found it helpful to visit UNCC and observe campus life for ourselves. We even asked passerbys what they liked about the school. Some might find that unsettling but in my family we are not so shy about serious subjects like education. I would suggest looking for a school with available resources for the student to research freely, receive tutoring or personal counseling, as well as good food!!! all of these are essential to adjust and function on a big campus. In my case, my main concern was money because without financial aid I would not be able to attend any college at all. It is important to review financial aid policies and requirements at the school of your choice as well as scholarship availability. Keep all this in mind and it should be a match made in heaven!

Work work work! It may seem cliche, but education is key; in these trying times you can't afford to play around or waste time with your education. Sure, you should have fun, but remember that you're a student because you're trying to go somewhere in life...colelge should be your number one priority. Get as involved as you can, and keep youre GPA as high as possible! And for those who are believers, and even those who aren't, prayer makes it all possible!

You can research all you can about a school online and learn about every single fact that they have up on their webpage, but you will never really know a school until you experience it. Go visit as many schools as you can to see what you like and dislike. Try staying at a school you really like for a weekend with a student or attend a camp there; get a feel for the campus. Get a feel for the people and the professors, and try as much as you can to see if the place fits your personality.

Basically to know what you want to get out of your college experience, and that can be applied to your college search. If you look at schools that don't really fit you as an individual, then you will find yourself miserable, and your college experience will not be as enjoyable as it could be. Tour some campuses. You might find that you are more into a smaller school than a larger one. You never know unless you get out and survey some campuses!

Cost and location does matter.

Always go and tour the campus and research into the school before you decide to go to that school.

I would let all parents know not to force their child to attend a college only on the basis of "Family Tradition", but to allow their child to branch out and grow as an individual. I would let all students know that their college experience starts with their own attitude. If a student is narrow-minded then he/she will have a much harder time of not only choosing a college, but of also making friends and maturing. Students, don't decide on a college based upon a relationship, but based upon your future. Don't make your college experience all work or all play, but a balanced combination of both. College is an amazing experience, but an open mind has to come from the parents and the students. Parents, you need to let your children fly from the nest and test their own wings.

Go visit the campus before you make a decision. Have someone on the inside assist you of your college of choice before you accept.

My advice to the students would be to go where you want. Don't let money limit you in your dreams. Go to college and make the most of the experience while you are there because college will give you some of the best years of your life. Do all that you can, and if possible, stay on campus. There is nothing like living on campus where you get to experience the full effect of everything, and everyone. Understand that while having fun is a part of the experience, you still have to focus on doing your work. Work hard, have fun, call your parents from time to time, and live it up because you only get to once. To the parents I would say to let their child be free. Some parents want to force the kid to stay home but they have to realize that leaving home is a big part of becoming independent. Your child will grow to become an adult much faster if they see that you trust them away from home. Now is the time in your child's life where the best you can do for them is let them grow on their own.

Take time to visit each campus before choosing. Talk to some of the students that already attend and ask specific questions about the staff , facilities and campus activities.

The right college is a college which is, in quality of education, on par. In other words, the "right university for you" is that university which exhibits a baseline standard of excellence. Choose an accredited college. For example: a relative of mine used to attend a particular community college. While there he took a "psychology" class. The professor never lectured on the text. Some days he would tell stories, bring in his guitar, play and sing some songs he had composed, and ask the class how they felt about all that. That is not the right college. So choose the right college. And be at college in the right way, the way which makes the most out of your college years. That way is not beer. Rather, it is this: refuse to let your studies be a chores, but find what interests you and dive into it. Let your studies be your "play," your "toys," your "videogames." Enjoy them. Learn. And thus you will be not a leech on your parents and your society but an asset to your family, to your university, to your country, and to humanity.

Take your time. If something feels not right about a particular college figure out what it is. This is going to be one of the biggest decisions of your life so use your instincts. If you really feind a place where you are going to belong. You will know. But take your time and explore as many options as possible. Do not get caught up in where your friends or your boyfriend is going because that might not be right for youy. Pick a college with your interests in mind.

To find the right college that is best for you is to follow your heart. Do go and vist each college university you are interested in and look into them as much as possible. Look for which will give you back the most. Do not just follow your friends go where you see yourself in the future. Start early with college applications and have yourself covered financial. Financial issues are a big worry and steer away from stressing yourself financialy. Joining a Sorority has been a huge part of my college experience and has brought out the most in me. It isn't like your stereotypical movie puts it out to be you are not paying for your friends and is so much more and has honestly changed me for the better. While in school keep you studies first your family close and have fun with your friends to get the most out of any college experience.

I would tell them to research all the colleges they are considering and choose a few colleges that are a good match for them. Things that define a good match would be the quality of their teaching, location, and price. Visit any college considered to see if it "feels right." Look at the housing because a bad housing situation can really make college a drag. Look for extracurricular activities of interest as well. Once you get to college develop a good study habit that allows you to get all your work done but doesn't neglect your social life. After you find a great balance sit back and enjoy your college experience.

During your 11th grade year begin researching the possible colleges that the student would like to attend. Visit the campus, go to ballgames, just start looking at the colleges. During the 12th grade year really research the different colleges regarding the majors. Does the majors fit the student? Does the college fit the major? Does the college fit the student? Have the student talk to the student counselor at the high school and try to find out as much as possible regarding the cost of the colleges and begin the journey of scholarship applications and FAFSA. Look into what the colleges have for Freshmen to help them fit into the college. That is really important in making the first year.

Choosing the right college to attend is one of the first big decisions high school students will have to make (In addition to finding the best prom outfit of course). My advice for parents: let your child choose and support their decision immensely. Let them enter into their adulthood knowing they "own it" (even though you might be paying for it) and that you view them as a responsible adult capable of making great decisions. I know for me, it gave me a sense of responsibility and drive to show everyone I can and will succeed. For students, take college seriously but don't forget to develop relationships with your classmates and even your professors (you'll realize they're human and even know stuff outside of their field...who would have thought!). Everyone always told me that college would be the best time of my life. During college, you'll probably think that whoever said that never went to college . When its all said and done and you walk across the stage with friends you have studied all night with before and see professors that you swore were just trying to make you go crazy, you'll finally agree.

Finding the right college takes time and is really about the student. The college should fit the student's personality and goals. For example, UNC Charlotte has a beautiful campus and I instantly fell in love with it. I knew once I arrived that it was the school for me. The people were friendly, helpful, and I just enjoyed the whole atmosphere there. The student should vist the school to get a feel of how it is there because it helps in the decsion process. To make the most out of the college experience, meet new people and have fun. Take your school work seriously, but do not forget to hang out with friends. College is about learning the most you can from the environment you are put in. Make the most out of college by taking advantage of every good oppurtunity that comes your way.

Prepare yourself. Without thorough research of each school on your list, you do not have the answers to future questions that will indefinitely surface. Be aware of your own self needs, preparing for the basics such as finances, academic integrety, and safe housing, but also research the school's counseling department, career center, and spiritual guidence centers. Above all, know that as a student, you will change a great deal while in college. Allow time and patience for those changes, and don't forget to remind yourself that no matter what happens, no one can take your education from you.

As a student and resident advisor, I meet new freshman every year. I tell them all to go and visit as many school as you possibly can before you graduate from high school. And do not, just visit the college campus, visit the city around the college also, get a good feel for the area, around the school because it could be your home for the next four years or more of your life. Pick a school that you can feel at home and that you can see yourself being true to yourself and successful. To make the most of you college experience make sure to take advantage to all the opportunites given to you for example, living in a learning community, free tutoring, Supplmental Instruction, and most of all setting up a good core group of friends/students to study and work with. College can be extremly hard all on your own for most majors. But most of all try your best and I believe that hard work and deadication, you will bring you success. And remember, study hard, work hard and relax...

If your a parent helping your child find the right college, make sure to visit the campus of the colleges you're able to. To experience actually being on the campus is different from what you see in pictures. Also, finding the right college takes time. Some students transfer and some find the perfect place in the college they choose, don't lose hope in finding the right education and an equally fun college experience. So, apply to as many colleges that you truly want.

Choose what feels right, and don't just rely on pamphlets and the school's website to make that decision. Visit the campus, walk around, and get lost in the atmosphere of that school. Get a tour guide and have them talk about the school, and if possible ask students that go there what they think about their choice. Choose what feels right in your heart and your mind, because even though some people change schools multiple times throughout their college career, some are lucky enough to find the perfect school for them the first time around. And also, there's nothing wrong with changing majors, because you will only be successful in a major that you like. (However, don't wait until your junior/senior year to change majors!!!) Finally, make the most of college!!! Don't stay stuck in a book for 4+ years. Make friends, have fun, and live life to the fullest. Most adults say high school was the best years of their lives, but personally, I feel that my college days have been the most amazing time of my life. College sets you on track to becoming an adult, so have fun while you can!!!

In finding the right college, don't just visit on a "tour" weekend. Visit when the school isn't expecting visitors. That gets you a better view at what life is like as a student there, whether the weekends are boring or busy, and how crowded the school is during normal hours.

My advice would be how the staff and faculty on campus interact with their students. I think their interaction is important in a student's education to becoming successful.

THe advice I would give to parents/ and or students is too choose a college that has a high successful post employment rate in your job field. Look at the cost and decide if it is affordable for you and your family, because getting yourself in a lot of debt just hurts you in the end. Also if they are looking in to staying on campus make sure that the dorms are safe and clean. These are important things to remember, because they can make or brak a college.

Figure out what kind of person you are, small town or city. Find a college located in that same type of area. This will make for an easier transition from home life to college life. Save your money before you go to college. Don't be afraid to try new things, but keep your head on straight. Never loose sight of your main goal. Mine being graduating with lots of knowledge in and around my area of interest and finding a good and fun job.

College is, to a great extent, about the acedemia. You go there to get a degree, and that is the major basis upon which you should base your college choice. A college that has a good reputation academically and fits you or your childs needs should be at the top of your list. At the same time, college students will be college students. It is a time of experimentation with the world. A time of self discovery during which they can put to use everything that they are taught as childeren. A lot of people say that you should live life to the fullest, and that college is the best place to do that. I would say that you should live life so that you have no regrets. Live according to what you believe and leave nothing to regret. College isn't right for everyone, but if you decide to go there, know that college is hard, but it is fun. You have to work, but you get to do what you love and pursue your own happiness. Embrace it and live the best that you know how, and don't forget to ask others for help along the way.