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If I were able to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give several exhortations on the following: respecting your parents, working hard on your school, and concerning yourself with the needs of others. First, I would exhort my self to submit to the governing authority of my parents for the benefit of having a great relationship with two individuals who love you. Do not let pride get in the way of heeding your parents advice because of extensive experience. Second, school is your job at college. How hard you work at school is a great way to determine how hard you are going to work on your job after college. Also, it pays to do well at school. Therefore, work hard on your school. Third, it is crucial to concern oneself with the needs of others. You are not the most important person out there. Others are going through the same thing you are with moving in with people you don't know. They are just as nervous. Being interested in other people is a great way to building strong friendships that will probably last a lifetime. Finally, be respectful, be hard, and be concerned.

I know how it feels like to be a college student. It may seem like it fun but it can also be difficult. One advice that I would tell myself if I can go back in time when I was a senior in high school would be that I need to focus on my grades and seek as much help as I can. The reason why is because I thought I was smart enough that I can actually zoom through college and I would still survive. Time fly but you would still be at the same level if you do not have help when you need it. I fail from time to time without help due to my pride. I would tell myself about scholarships and building up my grades so that I understand I would be ready for college courses because it is not a game. So if I can go back this encouragement would be most important to me.

Nick, you're still young and dumb. The next few years will only serve to better illumine this truth. So the sooner you accept it, the more fulfilling your years in college will be. I know the only thing on your mind right now is graduating from high school and the precipice of an uncharted world beyond. I know how this is affecting your current academic, social and spiritual affairs. I know you will regret it when you realize how much financial aid you missed on its account. And I know you will feel the sting of fighting the harder for collegiate due discipline. More than these, I know those times when you will survey your short life and wished you had cherished profound moments of quiet accomplishment lost in the torrent of pursuing the next great milestone. Learn to enjoy the process. Life is all about process, and college is no different. You may be young and dumb, but wisdom may yet find you at her table. Swallow your pride and enjoy her feast slowly: bite by bite.

I would go back and tell myself that it would be worth it to go to college right out of high school. It is not good to take a break or wait to return to school because "life" happens. Whether it's getting married, having kids, or working full time, it is much more difficult to go to school in your twenties or thirties. I would also tell myself to stick to my morals, beliefs, and values. I would make sure to inform myself of the idea of "critical thinking." You can't believe everyone or everything you hear at face value. You need to find out through research or other methods to make sure what you hear is true. This is relavent when dealing with fellow students, professors, or even the internet and media. I would also encourage me by saying "you can do it!" because it's easy to feel like you can't. College is very daunting to a senior. Especially one who doesn't feel very "smart." We can all do it. We just need a little encouragement or help along the way.

Don't worry about the future. I worried a lot in high school because I was nervous that I wouldn't make friends or fit in with anyone. College is so much fun and their are so many people that are just like you so there is no need to worry about making friends. I would also tell myself that change is good. I grew up in the same area with the same 17 classmates all through elementary and highschool. I chose to go to a college that no one else was going to and I was scared of moving on and trying to go on with life without them. The friends that you make in college are your lifetime friends. The ones you had in high school change, but your college friends will always be there, even after you get done with school. They are the ones that share your same passions and lifestyles. It was great going somewhere new and starting over; there was no need to worry.

College has changed me in a drastic way, and if I could go back and give my high-school-self advice, the first thing I would tell myself is to not care so much what others think. I was so shy and reserved in high school, mostly because I thought that others were constantly judging me. That would have come in handy while making the transition to college life. I took that reserved mentality to college with me and I can not say that it helped me start out. After about a year though, with the help of some great roommates and professors, I realized that I could not live the rest of my life bound by what people think of me. It was a slow transformation, and is not yet comlete, but I know that I am heading in the right direction.

Expectations and adventure. Those two words have the ability to make your college experience great. Enter college with more realistic expectations of your growth and an increased sense of adventure within yourself; this is what will give your wings to fly. You have high expectations for what college will do for you. You want to grow intellectually, and become deeper spiritually. Unfortunately, you think the college atmosphere is going to cause this, and that is wrong: you have a selfish view of school. Stop focusing on what others will do for you and focus on what you can do for others. That gracious giving is what will form you into the person you seek to be. Deep down, you are entering school desiring adventure. Adventure is there but it will not fall in your lap. You must find what gives you your bliss, where you feel God's pleasure, and what stirs the magic within your heart. Be careful to not waste your life and spirit on activities that do not give you the thrill you are seeking: choose your own adventure and do not let others dictate it for you. You know, now, what I did not. Now -- fly!

Don't pressure yourself too badly in the first semester at college. Allow your grades to drop a little without major stress. You are adjusting to a new and harder way to learn, as well as trying to balance being away from home and creating an entirely new group of friends. Make creating a life at college a priority, but make sure you still know why you are there - to learn. Just don't be too hard on yourself if you aren't quite at the same level you were at in high school. You have plenty of time to rectify any damage done in the next three and a half years. Also, keep your eyes on that cookie bar - don't eat too many!

I would tell myself to lighten up and let go. It's easy to hold on to who people perceived you to be in high school and take that image of yourself with you to college, which will prevent you from being open and making friends. Even though you need to be focused on academics, college is also about building lifelong friendships, and many of those friendships will develop within the first weeks of school, so put yourself out there even though you may feel a little overwhelmed by classes! I would also remind myself to seek advice from people who are older than me--adults, counselors, etc. They have a lot of wisdom to share and can help offer advice when you are so far away from home. Also, remind your parents that you enjoy getting care packages of goodies in the mail (sometimes they forget!).

You will never be able to be completely prepared for everything that college life may throw at you, so do not try! In your first semester it is important to not take on too many roles and become involved in too many activities. Be careful to take time for yourself, to just hang out and form meaningful relationships with others! Also, take full advantage of any post secondary enrollement options, or opportunities to earn college credit during high school that you may have! This economy is iffy, and the work will be well worth it!

Don't stress out too much about change because if you put your trust in the Lord (like you say you do) He will not lead you into astray or forsake you. Change can be good, so let go of your past and embrace the new. The quicker you discover this freedom the more you realize what you are really at school for; that is to learn, not just about education, so don't obsess over it because it will eventually fade, but to learn about your true identity in Christ and to learn about His love and who He really is. Have this as your center, your main goal and when you revolve your new life around this, everything will be ok.

A very wise man once said, '"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (Jesus Christ the Messiah, John 10:10, Bible). In response to these words, this is the advice I give. Take hold of the life that Jesus poured out His life to give. Aim to live life to the fullest by making the most of every opportunity that comes. While in work, in class, at home, singing on stage, at an internship, taking a jog through the neighborhood, or visiting a family member in the hospital, engage fully in whatever is before you. Smile & speak kind words, encourage others, think about things that are lovely, listen thoughtfully, ask questions, be decisive & trust that your plans will succeed, learn well & share what you learn, recieve counsel from as many people who are willing to give it, listen to instruction, work dilligently, serve others, welcome in strangers, have friends over for meals, and take breaks with people who love to laugh. Live life to the fullest! There are opportunities being put before you each and every day; will you take hold of them?

If I was back in High School and I could talk to myself, I would push myself harder to do better in school. I would have done more college work in high school so that my goal of finishing college would be closer. I would also tell myself to do more research on picking the school that best fit my needs.

The first advice i will give my self is studying and preparing for college, For me High school was not a major problem , we never get to take exams except quizes and i never read or concentrate alot in high school but i still did good. I felt like my high school didnt actually prepare me to get into college. coming into ccollege i had that same mind set that i had in high school that i dont need to really study and i will still do great. My first few quizes i took in college i didn't do all that great, then i started wondering what was going on with me, then i realize that i have to step up and study extremely hard in college. it was not easy for me to let go of the mind set that i had in high school that i dont have to study. I will definitely advice myself to study extremely hard in college and be serouse with all that i do in life.

High school students need to have a clear understanding of what they want to pursue in college. They may not have a specific major or job title in mind, but having a focus in a certain area helps students avoid unnecessary expense and stress. I have often witnessed students feeling pressured into going to college immediately after high school, only to find they wasted time, money, and effort pursuing a field they come to find is not a good fit. If students spend time discovering their passion, then college will prove to be a fundamental experience from which to build their future. College is not only a wonderful place to gain knowledge and professional aptitude, but also long-lasting friendships, meaningful experiences, and valuable life skills that students will carry with them the rest of their lives. And if your passion, as a high school student, leads you to college, weighing multiple criteria is tremendously worthwhile. Investigate every option in the pursuit of your dream.

As I think back to being a high school senior; I was challenged to find what I wanted to do, where I wanted to go, and how I was going to be involved, all which was leading to my future. Within these challenges, I met opportunities I had been presented with, including, going to a college or university. If I could go back in time, and give myself advice as to what I should do, I believe I would tell myself to keep moving forward with what I was originally doing. Where I was at as a high school senior, I was organized and ready to move on to college. I had applied to seven different colleges and universities. One thing that I would change is narrowing down my search so I wouldn't have had such a hard decision to make at the end of acceptance letters. In the end, I believe I made the best choice upon picking Northwestern College as the school I was going to attend for the next 4 years.

I would, first and foremost, tell myself not to worry. I would assure myself that the people I am going to meet and the experiences I am going to have are going to be amazing. I would tell myself not to worry about roommates because the two that I have are amazing guys. I would make sure that I know that I chose the right college and not have doubts about whether or not I should have chosen my number two college and had to pay less money. I would assure myself that having to pay more for college is going to be worth it because of how being at Northwestern has changed my life forever. I would also calm my nerves about playing college football and assure myself that the guys on the team are amazing guys to be around and that I would have a great time being around them and bonding with them as brothers in Christ. Worry would be the one thing that I would talk to myself about if I could go back.

Take chances. Follow what God is telling you to do. Breathe - take it easy. DO NOT TAKE 18 CREDITS! Get involved. Meet people. Trust yourself.

I would love for the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior, as my view of college as being impacted by my experiences. First, I would encourage myself to critically analyze my beleifs and then stand firm in those convictions, always being willing to have my views challenged and changed but standing for what withstands the tests of time. I would also encourage myself to cut out the non-essential things, such as wasting time watching TV or on the internet, as time is a precious commodity, especially during one's college years. Finally, I would challenge myself to live with intention in EVERY area of my life, striving to engage in the world and contribute to making it a better place. Many may scoff at such advice and say, ?It?s college ? party hard!? However, humans only get a century of life on this earth, and to waste even four years of it is a tragic thing. In closing, to this end I would encourage myself to make friends with professors that would encourage and challenge me to do such things, as everyone who is anyone stands on the shoulders of those who have gone before.

Be prepared to make time to study. Chose classes that will give you a balanced schedule. Allow enough time write papers. Ask for help if you need it. If you start to panic, ask yourself what is going on that is causing this panic then formulate a plan to move beyond the panic and into action. Remember, you are not your grades. There will be many classes, some will go well, others may not, but that's ok.

I would encourage myself to consider all of my many options available for college and to not be afraid to look into various schools before deciding on one to attend. Along with that, I would have encouraged myself not to be so stressed about finding the right school, but to trust that I would find the right school at the right time as long as I continued to pursue information about college and do well academically in high school. I also would have encouraged myself to think more seriously about the financial ramifications of acquiring debit. I would have tried to start saving money for college sooner so I could avoid taking out more loans. As, far as the transition to college life, I would have told myself not to worry so much about finding friends but just to be myself and get involved; and then not to worry because true friends are the people who really like you for who you are, not who you are trying to be.

If I could go back and be a high school senior knowing all of the stuff I now know about making the transition there are many things that I would do differently! I would give myself I wide variety of schools to choose from. When I have some schools Im interested in I would visit as many as I can. I made the mistake of only touring the ones close by. Touring schools can really be a deciding factor on what school you choose to go to so this is a very important thing to do. The mistakes I made were that I only applied for 3 schools and I only visited those 3 schools. I wish I would have looked for and applied to more and then toured more. Doing reserach on the schools you are interested in is an important thing to do too. Look at what majors or activites the school provides and see if that school would fulfill your interests. See where the school is at. Do you like to be in the city or in a college town? Lastly ask others you know who attended that school and see what they thought about it.

Do not fret. God is going to put things in your life when you need it. He is going to bring you to places that you can't imagine. Don't jump into things. Be careful to pick your choice of roommate carefully. Be happy where you are. EVERYTHING happens for a reason. There is no reason to be sad. Stay at school for longer periods at a time and don't come home so much. Get out there and do events so you can make friends. Keep in touch with your close friends from home. DO NOT take 18 credits your first semester. Pace yourself. Love on others. ENJOY freshman year. You do not need to rush things. You do not need to know your major right away. Your education your going to receive is valuable so appreciate it. You are going to end up where God wants you so give thanks and praise to our Father!!!

Be very selective in applying to about three colleges. Be even more selective as to what scholarships to apply for. Try to visit the campuses that meet your envisioned criteria.

Enjoy the present, but do not be afraid to take the leap into the unknown.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to appreciate my family and home cooked meals. I would heed every opportunity to spend time with them and let them know how much I love them. I would try to get along with my siblings and not fight with my parents. I would also tell myself to enjoy my high school years because they end quickly. High school is a great time to enjoy friendships and invest in other people's lives. I would try to take more time to spend with my friends and meet new people. Finally, I would tell myself to stop stressing over the small stuff. Small stuff isn't worth getting worked up about; no one needs to spend their time worrying about small homework assignments and grades. Yes grades are important, but they're not the most important thing in life.

I would tell myself not to worry so much about what it means to be a "college student." They are people just like any other highschooler. It is important to stay on top of course work, keeping a planner really helps. Don't worry too much about sylabus shock, its really not that bad. And teachers are more than willing to help you out, so don't be afraid to go into their office- thats their job! And lastly, feel free to be yourself: thats who people are interested in, don't try to fit into the steroytipical "College-Studant" image, you are a college student- so make your own image!

If I could go back in time I would advise myself to retake the ACT. I earned a 28 on the ACT the first time I took it, but if I would have taken it again, I would have probably done better which would have made me eligible to be in the honors program at my college. To be in the honors program would have been a challenge, but I would have received more scholarship money which is very important while going to an expensive private school. I would also suggest to myself to take AP Literature. This would have given me college credit for my requiered literature class. I would have saved time and money. My last piece of advice would be to have fun. Senior year was fun, but it is the last time a student gets to be a kid without major responsabilities. It's a time to relish and enjoy no matter how bad senioritis is.

If I could go back, I would tell myself that finding money for college is difficult and it's very limited.

If I were to go back and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would probably have a few tips to tell myself. I would probably make sure I knew how the student loans worked. For example, it would have been nice to have known which loans I should have gotten, or if I should try to pay them off while I am at college. I would also tell myself that I should talk with some of the professors in my major in order to learn more about what that major entails. Although overall, I think I was well prepared before I came to college. I think that might be partially due to the fact that I was the second one out of my family to go to college, so my parents already knew how most of the stuff worked. So, I would have a few tips for myself if I went back in time, but I think over all I was well prepared.

One piece of advice that I would give myself as a high school student would be to hang in there. I struggled through high school because I did not fit in. I did not smoke, party or drink and was often ridiculed for my faith. The knowledge that I have now is that college is so different than high school. I get to finally be myself and I am encouraged by my peers to grow in my faith. My high school self would also need to know that college is more challenging. Not only does the work load increase, but also the volunteering and the social aspect. It is important to learn how to balance all aspects of my life and to keep my priorities straight. In high school I was always an A student. Looking back I would tell myself that grades are not everything and that it is okay to get a B once in awhile. I am a perfectionist and in college I have been trying to learn how to accept that I cannot be perfect in everything. Overall, I would tell myself to stay true to who I am and my faith and my beliefs

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, there are three things that I would say: relax, learn, and believe. A lot of pressure goes in to preparing for college, but just relax. Often, high school seniors have an idea of what college ?should? be, but the truth is the college is what you make it to be. No one's college experience is the same, and the less you worry about what it ?should? be, the more you can focus on how you want it to be. College is designed to be an institution of higher learning, so undoubtedly learning will happen. However, learning takes place outside the classroom, too. Opportunities for learning are endless; they are all around you. Focus on your studies, but also focus on the day-to-day realities of life. Learn from those little mistakes; learn from those small successes. Listen to the wisdom of your professors, but also listen to your heart. There are many challenges and struggles in college. Believe that you are becoming the person you are meant to be. Believe that everything happens for a reason. Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think you are.

The advice I would give myself is to ask advisors in helping me map out what needs to be done in my specialty area to accomplish what I majored at. I would tell myself to save money more to help me with financial needs when I go to college. I would also tell myself to do internships to get experience. Lastly, I would tell myself to do a minor if possible, or explore other areas of interests before rushing into choosing a major.

When I was leaving high school and heading to college, I was certain that college would be homework, making friends, and not being too different from where I just left (aside from not living at home). While I had an idea of what to expect, I never really grasped it until I ended up living on my own; dealing with homesickness, the actual (and hard) process of making friends in a new place where you don't know anybody, and dealing with the lax yet pressured campus life. Eventually, when I moved into an apartment and attended college, getting a job came into place, and a whole new stack of responsibilities were pushed on me. It was overwhelming at times. But in the end, even if I went back, I don't think I would have given myself a head's up, because I would not have believed it myself. The experiences I had helped me to grow, and just hearing them second-hand doesn't nearly prepare one enough for the actuality of it. I dealt with them as they came, and in doing so, it helped me feel more accomplished.

Though you make not think you are ready, you have a lot of decisions to make. You may be scared about how college life will be or worried about how you are going to find out what your major will be, but it's not as bad or as scary as you think. Choosing the right college is a big decision, but once you find what you're looking for you will be able to figure everything out. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life, but after my first year, after my first accounting class I knew what I wanted to do. College is not that much different then high school. Classes my take more work, but the community is amazing. You make great friends and have tons of new experiences. Whereever you choose to go, whatever you choose to do, only you can decide how your experience is going to be.

I would tell myself to be prepared to change. You will not be the same person after you attend a college. Also, I would tell myself not to start school with a boyfriend, because that just adds stress.

If I could give myself as a high school senior advice about college, I would tell myself to break my procrastination habit right away. In college there are so many things that take up time. Unplanned events happen. It is best to get homework done right away even if you think you have plenty of time in which to do it. Secondly, I would tell myself not to make judgments about people too quickly. People who you think you would never get along with may turn out to be great friends if you take the time to get to know them. Thirdly, I would tell myself that a balanced diet is key to performing well in college and having energy to get through the day. Just because your parents are not monitoring your food intake, doesn't mean that you should eat all the unhealthy food that you want. Along with the last point, taking care of yourself is important. Life gets so busy with homework and friends that it is easy to get run down. Make sure you get plenty of sleep.

College is going to be great. But you need to work hard and finish strong. Do not senior slack, you will regret it if you do. Freshman year is going to be fun, but even though your friends are amazing make sure you take the time to be disciplined and study. Friends are important but don't compromise your GPA for them. They will be there. I promise. Also, make sure you take advantage of your professors. They are at the top of their fields, so use their knowledge and ask good questions. As for guys, take your time. Make some great guy friends and wait for the right time. Finally, make sure you take the time for God. He is the only one who will get you through all that you will experience in life. Don't forget that He and He alone is your rock and your best friend. Good luck!

Do not go to Northwestern College just because you are wary of venturing off into a place outside of your comfort zone. Give the other colleges you looked into more thought before choosing the one you are going to attend. Apply to more schools, allowing you to keep your options open. Pray about your decision more than you have been because you definitely do not know for sure what you want to do with your life yet. When you do move into college, do not take your past life for granted. Write your parents more often and use their guidance as you go into a whole new surrounding for you. Yes, you are a very independent person, but do not forget to take advantage of the resources that have been placed in your life to help you now in college. But most of all, do not think of these next four years as a time to party, but realize that these next four years will shape the rest of your life. You must use them wisely.

If I went back in time I would definetly first give myself advice on money management. Now that I'm on my own I need to always be watching my money for the next payment due, for buying food, and for emergencies that happen to come up. I would tell myself never to waste a moment. There are so many oppurtunities that are just too good to miss and that don't come up very often. Concentrate on school because this experience costs money and I don't not want to waste it; not many people get a chance like this. I would tell myself that college is different than high school. I sounds like an obvious thing to say, but I don't think I reliezed it. It costs money, the professors are here to help; I'm paying them. Everyone is different so take everything with a grain of salt. Don't get lazy. The key to a good experience is developing good freindships. Get involved in as much as possible. You are going to college to get a degree, to ultimately get a career that you can use for the rest of your life. This is important.

First of all, keep yourself responsible. I have come to realize that now I have to not only "act" responsible but "be"responsible for choices I make. I still get advises from parents, teachers, and other mentors however, the it is me who makes the final decision and takes the responsibility. Going to classes on time, completing the assignments on time, setting priorities of my time, and etc- I am learning to be an adult. This makes me think deeper and further when I make decisions. College life would be so much easier if I'm just told what to do. But, your mom is not here to clean up your mess. Be adventurous! My life is just about to spread it wings. Be open to any possibility and never cease to dream (don't live in a movie or fantasay, though). Experience many things you can as a young adult and meet and talk to people and get advices. Take evey moment as a time of learning and investing for your future!

First of all, I would encourage myself to take AP classes and take college credits in English, Sicence, Math and Social Science courses. High school is a great time to get ready for a college. It will save an incredibly big amount of money and time. By earning credits in high school, I will be able to concentrate on my interested area at the college and efficiently earn my degree earlier. Moreover, I would give an advice to consider different options of purchasing books. Northwestern has a great book store system; purchased-books from campus can be returned at the end of each semester and receive 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the books price. It will be a good option for a semester course. However, for a quad- course, it will be better to borrow books from upper-class students. Regrading some important courses for my future career, it will be beneficial to own some of the text books. In such cases, I would consider purchasing books from online for there are many sales of both new and used- books.

Hey Joey what?s going on? Listen I need to give you a good heads up on college life here at Northwestern. As you can see I have already gained some experience in being part of Northwestern. Pay attention carefully, so you don't end up making the mistakes I did a second time. First of all you need to actually put in the time and effort in all your classes, especially your major. You are expected to know your major front and back, after all it is going to be your area of expertise. Also be assertive, for not let meaningless situations take advantage of your time especially if it's going to keep you up late at night. College is actually enjoyable but you have to learn how to manage your time wisely. Listen, you've made it this far so keep going at it, remember you are currently a full time student so don't worry about finding a job God will always provide the essentials. Focus on your studies and one day your efforts will pay off by serving as a blessing to your family, your church and your community. Best of luck to you! -Joey

I would just say to have fun and don't worry about what people will think of you. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer in college. And you never know who is going to become your friend, so don't look down upon anyone. Also I would say to just relax and take a deep breath. College is fun so why not live it up and have fun!

I would tell myself to take more college classes in high school. I could still be able to learn the same things in high school and while in college I could take other classes that interested me more and that would apply better towards my major. I would also tell myself to not waste my time at home before going off to college. I would try and raise more money because college is not cheap; if you want to get a good education then you must be ready to pay a lot of money. And besides most high school friendships will not last, but college ones will. So do not worry about distancing yourself from your high school friends because they weren't that special anyway. I feel like I knew my college friends much better in one year than I did getting to know my high school friends in the 12 years of schooling with them.

I have some advices for myself. Firstly, I would tell myself to be brave enough to say "NO" to wrong advice eventhough it comes from the elder. Secondly, I would tell myself to involve in community since the first year and take foreign languages as many as I could in the afternoon, after class. Thirdly, I would involve seriously in one of high school organizations or government. Fourthly, I wanted to replay my chess championship and be the first winner instead of the third. Last but not the least, I would tell myself to stay away from television and alcohol. I would remind myself that life is very very short and do all kinds of new things and try my hardest at everything I take on.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a lot of advice for myself that I've learned from bein a college student thus far. I would tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as I can. I would also tell myself not to be worried about what people in high school think of me and not be always worried about how many friends I have. I have learned that many high school friends don't last, and the friends I make in college are the ones who will stick with me throughout the rest of my life. Some other advice would be to take advantage of the post-secondary classes at the community college. I would've saved mysef a lot of time and money to take a few free college courses while in high school. I would recommend to take speech class to get it done with since that is my worst fear. There are many things I would do differently if I could go back in time, but the most important thing to do is to not waiste my time worrying.

Dear Samm, At Northwestern you will grow more than you can even imagine, you will get to know people who change your life and meet a God who will give you way more than you deserve. It will be very hard financially, but it is beyond worth it. You will have to leave and go home after one semester to work but everything will be okay. God is good and he doesnt withold anything from you; remember he gave you life. The stuggles you will go through in the next year and a half will be extremely difficult and you wont know where you'll end up sometimes but trust that God will provide when there seems to be no way. Everything happens for a reason and no matter where you are you will be needed to help others, it's not always about you, but very often about how you affect the ones around you. Forgive and give grace when people make mistakes and hurt you; laugh and make the most of every opportunity you come across. love 19 yr old Samm

I would tell myself that college was a great time and by the time graduation rolls around I will have had an overall great experience. The papers that I had heard were supposed to be killer really weren?t that bad. However, I should have spent more time studying for tests. If I had done so I could have gotten a really good G.P.A. rather easily. But with that being said I don?t really regret not spending that time to study either. The time that I spent with friends and the relationships that I developed will be life long and I cherish them more then my education. In fact if there is something that I regret about college, it is that I didn?t spend more time deepening those relationships.

I have always regretted not finishing my BA when I attended college the first time. Do whatever it takes and get advice and help from people that are more than willing to help. Realise that not ALL schools are the same, had I listened to a friend of my older brother I would have had my BA a long time ago. Had I talked with any of the guidance counselors at the school where I earned my AA, I would have found out I could have received my BA in about 9 months to a year. I am one of the lucky few who has been able to go back to school and complete my degree. If I had already completed my BA I would be in a better place with better opportunities. I have been in the last two or three finalist for some very good jobs, they love my experience, all the things that I have done up to this point, and the direction that I'm heading. Then they turn around and offer the job to the person with less experience, narrower experience, but who has their BA.