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From my college I have gained so many wonderful things, including, new best friends, people I can always count and depend on, a high quality education, amazing memories from athletic games and competitions while cheering on my school, and wonderful life changing experiences from living on my own. In just six short months since I have moved to my campus, my life has changed so much for the better. It always seems like time is flying because our campus does an excellent job of providing fun, safe, drug and alcohol free activities often where students can come together and just have a good time. My first six months of college have been so valuable and I would not trade them for anything. I have learned so much, and yet there is still so much to learn, and so many experiences to have, and I cannot wait!

I have been recieving not only traing for a great career but for life in general. this campus as the sources for a wide variety of learning and all kinds of sources for advise. Utah State University gives you the room to learn and grow on your own also to fall a little bit, but wont let you fail completely. This is a school that wants you to learn and to be successful but also leave you the room to do it on your own. it has been very valuable to me in the fact that i feel perpared for things to come and not left in the dark in a world that is easy to get lost in.

Wow, I don?t even know where to begin with what I have learned from my college experience so far. I have learned such better study habits than I have ever had. All my professors have given such good study tips to help me succeed in their class as well as other classes I will have. I have really learned how to push and discipline myself. I know how to have fun, but when it comes to studying, I know when it is important. Apart from studying, I have learned greatly how to deal with and tolerate other people?s differences. I have met so many different kinds of people through my years at Utah State and now have such a greater respect for those around me. I always knew people were different, but being in college really has exposed me to it all. This is going to be so helpful in my career as a teacher because I will need to deal and work with people in very different situations. Utah State, and my college experience has helped me become a much better person, with much higher goals set for myself.

My college experience has taught me to be more independent. I love the college life, it's difficult but in studying and having a part time job ect. I've really come to knos what is important and what isn't and what I can and can't live without.

Don't freak out about it! It's not nearly as bad as you expect. Really. Yeah, you need to study. Definitely need to study.. But it's not like only the math geek from Calc and Physics can get a 4.0. Just work hard and be diligent and you'll be pro. You'll be rooming with people you don't know, by the way, so make sure to bring a positive attitude and an I-can-get-along-with-other-people personality. Everyone's human, so if they do something that bugs you just let it go. Hopefully they will do the same for you. Don't waste money on vending machines and candy. You'll be broke. And don't forget to get involved!!!

Dear Rachael, You?re starting to make some important decisions involving your future. You shouldn't worry though. You will make the right choices, especially regarding college. I?d like to give you advice to help you transition smoothly and enjoy the start of your independent life. First, you need to work really hard during your last year of high school because better grades will provide more opportunities to pay for school. Trust me, you'll need all of the money you can get. Second, get your general studies out of the way. They're a pain, and don?t worry about choosing a major right away because you have plenty of time. Third, branch out of your comfort zone. You will love the people you meet, but please make an effort to dive into the social scene of college. Last, I know you make good choices already, but just remember who you are and what you stand for, and you will definitely have a journey of a lifetime. You will love the school you choose and you will love the adventures that come with college life. Good luck! I?ll see you in the future. Love, Your future self

First and foremost, I would have told myself to but warm clothes. The more layers the better. I also would have reassured myself that the campus was friendly and if I ever got lost, just to look at the campus map on the school website or ask someone nearby. I would inform myself of all the computer labs and which ones are usually less crowded. I would talk about all of the websites and book stores that I have bought textbooks for good prices. Lastly, I would encourage myself to attend more activities on campus and join a few clubs. I have worked so much to keep up with school expenses, that I have put off really getting involved in campus life.

Be excited! College is an amazing experience! Enjoy every moment that you can! Make every day amazing, don't let anything put you down, you can do anything you set your mind to. College may seem scary and may seem overwhelming sometimes but everything is going to be okay, there are tons of people at the university and friends that will help you through the transition! Be excited, these will be the best four years of your life, make the best out of them! :)

We learn every day, so naturally there are plenty of things I've learned about transitioning to college that would be helpful to my high school self. Out of everything, however, one bit of advice stands out from my experience: take risks. Since I was a very good student in high school, I would first advise myself to apply to the really good schools (like Stanford or Princeton) without fearing the hard work that would accompany going to those schools. In addition, I'd ask my past self to be open-minded about what region of the country I looked into for college. I limited my college search to western schools because I was afraid to go too far from home in Utah. I would tell myself to fight that fear and branch outside that which is comfortable because it has the potential to greatly enrich my life experience. My advice comes down to disregarding my fears and stepping outside my comfort zone in order to take more risks, because these risks have the potential to be overwhelmingly rewarding.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior and talk about college I would tell myself to not be afraid of what is coming and to enjoy every second. College is a wonderful time, it will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Don?t worry about making friends again; you will meet people that will change you forever in the best ways. Don?t worry that it will be too hard, because colleges provide opportunities to ensure that you succeed. Even though it may be an incredibly stressful time, step back, take a deep breath, because it?s not a race and if you need to take it slow, keep pushing on because with knowledge you have endless opportunities. Make sure you work hard but have some fun as well. Whether you choose a study abroad course or simply participate in various intramural activities, you will have a worthwhile experience. Don?t hold back and don?t let anyone tell you it?s not worth it. Remember to study something you love. Don?t let yourself get discouraged and remember these years will be some of the best of your life.

Kristin, in the future there will be something waiting for you. You?ve always told yourself that you will study animals for a living! Well do it! College is waiting for you. I have to warn however that it will be difficult, and you will not get into the program for Wildlife Science because of circumstances beyond your control. But don?t worry, keep pushing! We?ll get into the program and we?ll succeed! The only thing standing in your way is yourself. So I?ll step aside, and let you through.

If given the opportunity to travel back in time to speak to my younger self as a high school senior, I would explain all of the things I know now about life that I didn't know then. I would explain the dangers of making certain choices and to be wiser with money. I would tell myself to focus and work towards an achievable goal. I would tell the teenage me that life is what you make of it and if the wrong decisions are made, you are left with a difficult hole to dig yourself out of, so it may be a good idea to invest in a shovel. Only you can learn from your mistakes and only after they are made. Be strong and resilient. You will make it through.

Sunny, I?d like to call your attention to a simple expression: "Practice Makes Perfect." You know that phrase well, don?t you? It haunts your sub-conscious. It has been sitting in your viola case for 10 years now. And whenever you stumbled over an etude, your music teacher would draw himself up and profoundly recite the overused slogan, as if he was the first to discover its wisdom. This phrase will become the motto of your transition to college life. Unfortunately for you, this train of thought is ridiculous and completely inaccurate. Perfection is defined as being without flaw or defect. The world has convinced you that perfection exists. That there are perfectly tuned musicians, perfectly beautiful girls in magazines, perfectly intelligent women getting perfectly high test scores. The hard truth is that perfect people aren?t real. So past self, as you move to a scary new school that pushes you to be flawless, this is your revised definition of perfection: a step in the right direction. It?s moving towards the person you want to be. You might eventually become that person, but most likely you will not. You will keep practicing. And that is perfection.

On a basic and non-spiritual level, if I had the ability to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give, before I just jumped into a university, is to first attend a community college, which is less expensive and would prepare me for a more socially, financially, and academically challenging environment. The reason I would give my past self this advice and any other student, who does not have the advantage of an exceptional high school GPA, is because if one first attends a community college it will accomodate as a practice run and provide a clean slate to earn the GPA they had desired. Starting with a clean slate in a community college will also provide more time, experiance, and knowledge for a student to make a more accurate decision on the investment of there money, future, and education. On a more down to earth level, If I had the gift to interact with my past high school self, aside from all the obvious advice concerning education and money, I would tell myself to keep up the good work and that you will be successful no matter what.

I am the type of person to have no regrets so I am happy with the decisions I have made but I would definately have certain things I would advise to myself. I was very young as a highschool senior compared to now because I have grown up so much in the last two years. I would have advised myself to stay closer to home for school because being a divison one athlete and not having your family around for all the games is tough. I would have told myself to just enjoy the time in highschool and not take anything for granted. I would have told myself to be prepared and work on time management because everything is way more intense in college. I did pretty well my first two years so I dont have too much to teach myself as a high schooler.

If I could go back in time to give myself advice, I would tell myself the following: Stay away from Janet L. - She will drive you crazy. She is unstable. Date as many girls as you can, don't go steady Start a business. Save your money. Don't splurge on any one girl, until you are married. Go on vacations. Wait to start college until you've been married for at least a year - that way you can actually thing about college instead of your wife waiting at home for you. Buy a home early. Buy those franchises - when you have great credit. Don't get credit cards. Don't get merchant credit cards. Enter every invention you have - because others will if you don't. Buy it if you have the money saved for it, othersise you don't need it. Go for a Ph.D. in psychology. Get a Juris doctorate. Don't ever drink alcohol. Don't go on LDS mission. Get out of LDS church and find Jesus. That's it - have fun. Don't take yourself too seriosly.

Its hard to say what advice I'd give, things have turned out much better than I would've ever expected I don't know that I'd advise myself to really do anything differently. I guess a few pointers that I'm still figuring out now that would've helped when I was a senior would have to do getting financial aid, and just some practical advice. First in helping myself in getting finacial aid for school I'd tell myself to take the ACT again and to study for it. Had I scored one point higher on the ACT I would've had a high enough idex score to qualify for scholarships offered from the school opening many windows that are now closed to me. I'd help myself understand how scholarships work and how easy they really are to aply to. Second more on the practical side I'd tell myself to not worry so much about how things are going to turn out, and to go ahead and try new crazy things that I'd never done before. To make the most of lifes experences good or bad.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to not fear the unknown, but to embrace it! One of the hardest parts of going to college was saying goodbye to everything familiar and stepping into the darkness. I was so nervous and worried. I had no idea what to expect. "What classes should I take? Will I be able to do all that is expected of me? Will I like my roommates?" My older friends tried to comfort me, but their words did little to ease my pounding heart. Eventually I came to realize that when I feel uncertain of what lies ahead, I need to focus on just one thing at a time. "Right now I need to do this..... then I can worry about that." By dividing all that is required into chunks, life becomes not so fearful and stressful. At first, it is required to take a few steps into the darkness. Then the path can become clear.

To my past self, take as many college credit and AP classes that are available to you. P.E. classes and lower level government classes will make your senior year more fun and give you less homework, but there are more important things to be worrying about. These college credit classes will prepare you for what college is like, such as the material will be more vigorous and the tests will be harder. Getting in the habit of taking notes in class and also going through the textbook taking extra notes will be very beneficial. Learning more studying techniques will make high school and college much easier, the information you will be learning will also be more concrete in your mind. Last but not least, another very important part of doing well in college is making friends in your classes. Forming study groups to go through the information together will help each other through the class and through the rest of your college career. These little things will make a huge difference in your educational experience, your stress levels will be much lower and your grades will be higher.

Self, take as many college courses as you can while still in High School. They are cheaper and help you get further ahead in your goals. Find scholarships now and work hard to get them. They will help you so much so you can focus on your education rather than worrying how you're going to pay that large bill. Involve yourself with clubs and extracurricular activities that you enjoy so you're happy as well as getting experiance dealing with other people. Work hard and enjoy every minute. Good luck Ashlee. -The Older and Wiser You

College isn't going to be a lot different than the load you are taking now in High School. A lot of tests will be different and a lot more difficult than previous tests. Know that money is going to be tight and find a good way to find money, make budgets, and plan menus. Be sure to find friends and keep them close. Keep a very good balance between school, church, work, and socail life.

The first thing that comes to mind is take more college credits in high school, I know that i would not be as far as i am or even as close as i am if i hadn't taken any concurrent enrolment classes. I tell everyone that i talk to to take as many as you can because college is not like high school, we pay a lot of money to sit in a lecture, take a lot of tests and read a lot. Thats another thing i would tell myself to do is read more, find ways to better understand reading in textbooks and better study habbits. I do a lot of reading now and test taking, if i knew of better ways i could understand what i read i would of been better off in my previous classes. If i had better study habbits i know that i could of done better on some of my exams. I could go on and on about things i would go back and tell myself to do differently instead of learning the hard way, but i know that in the end this is all worht it.

Arrange to take the ACT/SAT more than one or two times. The scores are good for 2 years and they will use the highest scores in each of the separate sections and overall. If you are going to live in an apartment (on or off campus) call your roommates beforehand to see what things they are bringing so that you don't have a lot of stuff that you won't need. Remember, you will only be at the apartment temporarily. Whatever you bring you have to find a place to put it (and not all apartments are very big) and you will have to haul it out when you leave (this is especially pertinent if you will be changing apartments each year). DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO FALL INTO THE TRAP CALLED SENIORITIS! If you have to, make a study schedule and follow it diligently. Your GPA is very important if you want to get some of the really good scholarships, don't let it fall during the last year of school. Don't take a bunch of really easy classes just because you can, this will make the senioritis much worse.

Take as many AP and classes that count for college that you can now. It will literally save you thousands of dollars.

I would say focus on your studies especially the first semester. Do not give in to the so-called fun college life (i.e. partying) and simply stay determined. And although times may be tough being so far from the family and friends, just know you are making your ancestors proud and will provide for a better life for yourself. I would also tell the past me that no matter what happens or who happens to step into my life to simply keep looking forward, never looking at the past, Only what the future has to bring. Also, that at times it may seem like you are alone or that things never seem to happen in your favor, but it all happens for a reason. It is a mere obstacle that you must learn from and go with your instincts no matter what.

I would say to myself, "Self!!! HAVE FUN, BUT BE GOOD!!! This is going to be a very new experience for us. We are going to be forced out of our shell and into a new and unknown world. Do not hide inside, worshiping the TV. Get out!!! Make some new friends!!! Get involved!!! Live the college experience!!! But do not get carried away!! This first year will only happen once; we do not want to waste it, for good, or for bad. We definitely do not want to be a hermit, hiding in our little corner of the library, or spending every waking moment killing bad guys on our Xbox. But, at the same time, we cannot go to the other extreme either. This is when good study, work, play, and spending habits will be formed. Not taking time to worry about these important aspects of an adult?s life could really lead us to disastrous future. Just be WIZE, follow your heart, not your fears."

I would ask myself the pros and cons of the college that i had chosen. Asked myself it was really a good choice for me. Also i would take a second look at the program of study I had chosen. Maybe I would have gotten more involved in activities and extracurriculars.

Highschool is a time of considerable growth and development for you at this time in your life. Look to your parents (all 4 of them) and love them. They are trying their hardest, it won't be long until you will fill their shoes. Be an example to your 8 younger siblings- teach them and get to know them because soon you will be an adult. Push yourself academically! Enroll in all concurent enrollment and AP classes that you can. Make a goal today to go to college debt free. Seek out finance books and learn to prepare yourself to be independent. Be proactive in your learning. Realize that college will not guarantee you a job. It will only guarantee an opportunity to learn and master skills if you let yourself. Enjoy what you have right now; your friends, family, teachers, community leaders, because you will never be able to go back and live this same life after you've graduated. Life is a beautiful gift and you have been SO fortunate to live in a great country, in a community that can provide you with a future of prosperity. Live it, breath it, become all you can from it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition to college life is hard and that I need to prepare myself for when the time comes to leave home. I would tell myself that college is not like high school. There are so many more students in college and not all of your teachers can connect with you. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to your classes to succeed. I think the most important thing that I would tell myself, would be to stay focused. There are a lot of distractions, but with the right mindset, you can do anything. Being away from home will be hard, but if you make good friends and get involved, you will have a good time and the transition will be a little easier.

Dear Michelle, This is you, from the future. I just wanted to give you a few pointers on the year to come. Michelle, never forget you can do anything you dream of. It will be tough at times, and you?ll want to quit, but keep on going! You can make it I promise you, and it will be worth it in the end. Don?t pass by opportunities just because they sound intimidating. Try everything you can! You need to lighten up a little. College is supposed to be one of the best times of your life. Don?t spend all your time in the library pouring over your books. Get out there, meet new people, join a club, go to dances, have a good time! Remember nobody is expecting you to be perfect. You will make mistakes, and some of them will be doozies. But it will be okay, you'll get over it. Don't let the little things get you down. Keep your chin up and keep on smiling. Love, Me PS. When the really short guy, who sits behind you in computer science, and breathes loudly, asks you on a date say NO!!!

Just get started! Don't procrastinate, go to college, take your SAT in high school, take atleast 12 credits a semester, and enjoy your life!

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to relax and just to be myself when meeting new people. When entering college, I originally worried or tried too hard to be what I thought other people wanted in order to make friends, and in that process, I slowly lost my own self identity and lost track of what I wanted to get out of my college experience. I would tell myself just to be me and to make friends based on my true personality so that I could create a close group of friends that I could share common interests/hobbies with, help one another, and talk to one another about problems/life situations. I would tell myself to just be me in order to truly be internally happy.

IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME If I could go back in time to my high school days, entering in my senior campaign , I would emphasize the importance of scholarships and saving funds for higher education. I would strongly encourage myself to take advantage of all the advanced placement courses prepping for college and continue math to the highest point possible. And the most important thing is setting goals and chasing after your dreams. Do something that you love and you are passionate about; be true to yourself and do what will make you happy. The best way I know to portray how I would go about giving myself advice would be presenting it in the present and what will be in the future. I would explain struggles and obstacles to face, but the rewards it reaps in knowing what you want to do. The most powerful thing is believing in yourself and realizing that there is no challenge you cannot meet if you really put your mind to it. Anything is possible and your focus becomes your reality.

I have realized that the best way to go through high school would of been with a good attitude, high self esteem and trying your best to do well. A good attitude is important because either way you have to go so why not do it with a good attitude. A high self esteem is a must. You should be able to feel good about yourself. The best way to go about to achieve a high self esteem is by being kind to everyone. Go out of your way to be nice to everyone, including those that are nerds. Everyone needs a friend so be that person that everyone likes to be around because you make them feel good. When you help others to feel good about themselves it allows you to feel good about yourself. Do your best in high school and get as many classes out of the way because if you have to take them in college they are a lot harder and a lot more expensive as well. I hope that the advice I gave will help someone to have a better high school experience.

I would have a lot to say if I could go back in time and give my high school senior self some advice. I would tell myself that college classes are a lot harder than high school classes and I need to develop strong study habits. I would tell myself that I should learn how to manage my time and how to discipline myself to set aside time to study. I would tell myself that I should get a job early, preferrably an on-campus job so it would work well with my schedule. I would tell myself to get in the habit of talking to my classmates on the first day of class, not only to form study groups but also to make friends. I would tell myself that the high school mindset of what's "cool" isn't really true and that being yourself is what makes someone truly "cool." I would tell myself to get involved on campus and volunteer in the community because it is incredibly rewarding. I would tell myself not to be afraid to talk to my professors when I need a little extra help, because they want us to succeed.

First of all I would say work harder to get good grades. I would say that think of it this way you could spend your life one of two ways, one at a job you hate hardly making ends meet, or you could have a job you love and be finacially stable. I have been out of high school for a long time and the situation hasn't gotten better and I doubt if it ever will if you don't get going. I know you have always wanted to go to school but if you work harder spend time looking up scholarships and grants and actually save your money, you won't have to take out loans. Start right after high school take summer classes, and by the time you are my age you will pretty much be done. It is totally worth it. On top of everything take a chance don't just go to Weber because it is the easy choose, I'm up here at Utah State and I love it. It is a whole new expericence.

I have three things I'd like to tell myself. One, college is 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} brains and 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} work. You don?t have to be a genius to attend college or to get a degree (associate?s, bachelor?s, master?s, or doctorate?s); if you put forth the effort to succeed you will. Two, pick a major and stick to it, unless you ABSOLUTELY hate it, because many students spend a lot of money and time taking classes their not going to use. If you complete a program and you want to try something new, go for it; but then you?ll at least have something else to fall back on if your ?new interest? doesn?t work out. And last, HAVE FUN, college brings tons of new friends and new experiences. Don't forget, too much fun can hurt your grades which can delay how quickly you get accepted into the program you want; its okay to ALWAYS think about the consequences before you act (you'll be really grateful later).

In my high school career, I took many current enrollment courses, and advanced placement courses so that I could recieve my associates degree by the time I graduated from high school. I would have told my self to take more classes that were required for my major so that I could be ahead when I came to Utah State University. I would also tell myself to take the max amount of credit I could every single semester so that I could finish faster. I would tell myself to practice speed in academics for my courses and also the ACT. I would tell myself to practice time management, and study habits for the distracting college environment. I would tell myself to become involved in many campus activities, and meeting new people. I would tell myself to form proper eating habits so that I may recieve the nutrients needed as a college student living on their own. I would tell myself to gain some knowledge in the art of cooking, and cleaning. I would tell myself to learn from mistakes made, and live in the present and future, not in the past, and just to love what I choose to do.

Don't give up. You will feel lost and alone for a while, but the feeling will pass. It may be a struggle to make it from day to day but it will be worth it. When life gets you down, make sure that you get all your work done. Through yourself into your studies so you don't get lost and somehow, everything will work out right. Even though you may not know what you want to do yet, you'll figure it out when you're ready and will be happy with your decision. Take the chances that you need to in order to find who you are and who you want to be. This is your chance to do what you want. Take it! Don't let others tell you what you can and can not do. You are better than you think you are and are capable of accomplishing so much more than you think. Find the real "you" on your own. You'll like who you can and will become.

Dear Sara, "It's just 4 years," says musician Jon McLaughlin. While high school may seem to be an eternity long, Jon's words are true. It's just 4 years. And pretty soon you'll be catapulted into a brand new world. A world where mom and dad won't be breathing down your neck telling you what to do. A world where everyone is competing to be the best, where burned toast and cereal is sometimes the best thing you can have for dinner, you spend your paycheck on utilities and laundry, and "free food" will be your two new favorite words. A world where decisions can make or break your future, where true friendship is challenged, and your strongest values must be grasped for survival. You'll discover who you really are and remember what's important. So, my advice? Enjoy the moment. Laugh at yourself. Make mistakes and learn from them. Work hard and play hard. College is meant to be enjoyed, not simply endured. Remember that just like high school was 4 years, college disappears in a heartbeat too. So why not make it the most memorable years in your life so far?! From, Sara

If i could go back and tell myself what to do differently, I would say to take more college classes to earn credit in high school. Its way better to take classes that you find interesting, so if you get your generals done in high school then you do not have to take them when you get to college. Although they are not rough classes, i would do much better in school if I was only classes I was interested in. I would also tell myself to live in the dorms for the first year. I think that opportunity gives you the in "real" college life.

Hi, Pam. I am you in thirty-one years. You have had three children and worked at the same job for twenty-one years. You have accomplished much but you would have had an easier time in life if you had finished college at a young adult. Always worrying about how to pay bills is not a happy life. Don't throw away the opportunity to excel in life and do great things to make the world a better place. Set an example for your future children that school is not a time to play but to learn.

Never give up. It will be hard, and you'll have days when you wake up and just want to pull the covers over your head and forget you have an assignment due. Remember, this is only temporary. Someday you'll be thirty and you'd wrather be the one with the doctorate then the one just starting to go back to school. In the wide scheme of things the time you spend now to further your education, will be just a glimpse in the span of your life. Hang in there. You can do this if you take it just one day at a time. Never let anyone tell you that you aren't good enough, because you decide your future. In four years when you're standing at a podium accepting your diploma all the late nights studying will be worth it. Never, ever give up.

I currently am in my second semester of college, I am a freshman and have experienced so much in such a small amount of time. Occasionally I find myself looking back on my highschool experience and remembering all the good times I had, what I didn't like about school, friends I haven't kept in touch with and friends that I still talk to everyday. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there would be so much I would want to say. I would start of by telling myself to be confident and not worry about what other people may be thinking. I say be yourself and everyone will love you. I spent a lot of my highschool career worrying about what I was wearing and what people thought and I missed out on many opportunities because of it. I was afraid to make mistakes and fail. After going to college I have realized what is important and it's not what brand of clothes you are wearing or who your friends are. The last thing I would tell myself would be to not settle for less than I deserve.

If I could go back in time and offer advice to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to STOP procrastinating and don't be so shy, just be yourself and everyone who gets to meet you will feel special and be glad to say they know you. The transition from high school to college, to be honest, was a little tough but I'm sure that's what most students would tell you. I'm glad I did get a sense of what college was going to be like when I took AP courses in high school, so okay, the change wasn't so bad. However, balancing social skills with the workload of school was interesting for me to work out. The best advice I can possibly give to my younger self, and to any senior in high school, is to just not procrastinate, and attend many of the helpful resources that are available at a university to help you with your classes; and also attend many clubs and social events, get involved with your school! It feels so good to do service, you won't be disappointed at all. :)

I would tell my high school self about Landscape Architecture. I didn't know it existed when I graduated from high school and if I had taken one or two of the classes last year I would be able to put an easy class into my schedule this semester. It may be hard but I love everything I'm learning. But then again if I had done that I may not have become as good of friends with the other people doing the freshman/sophomore classes with me. I would have lectured myself on using a planner instead of keeping my entire schedule in my head. If it's on paper you'll never let anything slip when you?re stressed. Third I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and find a pair of snowshoes earlier. Hiking in the mountains after it has snowed is awe-inspiring.

I would tell myself to save my money and get a better job. In high school, I had a bad job that didn't pay much and stressed me out. The money that I earned at that job was spent on little things like clothes and shoes and movies. I should've saved my money for school so I wouldn't be so stressed about it now. Even if it was just a little bit, it would be worth it. Another thing I would tell myself is to get more involved in school. I didn't do much in high school and now I regret it. I would have made more friends and would have been able to look back on my high school experience as a much more positive one. I think if i had been more involved, it would've made the transition to college easier because college is all about getting involved. Life is more enjoyable when you're involved in many different activities.

I know that you sometimes feel lost and ignored, especially at school where you think that people only notice you as the smart girl. Go away to college, get out of that box that everyone has always put you in. You know that addicting feeling you get at Treehouse becuase it is the only place that you are able to be you? You will find that everywhere very soon. Get to know your roomies and your neighbors, they will become your best friends. Let them see the true funny you, they will love you for it and it will lead to some crazy adventures. You may meet weird people that make you want to strangle them, but they help you learn how not to be and to be pleasant even when they want you to throw things and get mad. This is a valuable skill for the future, believe me. You are beautiful and more people see that than you can ever realize, open yourself up to it and people will see you and wonder how you can be so sure of yourself. Help others to become the best and that it turn will help you. I love you!

Do not think that Utah State or any university for that matter is a walk in the park. It takes alot of discipline not to waste your time on items that distract you from studying and doing your home work for all your classes. You will in to ask questions to teachers, learn to manage your time wisely, and especially get help when you need it. College is not stressful, but it can be if you do not focus on school first. There is always time to hang out with friends after all your work is finished, but the best way to hang with your friends is to study together. This is the best years to learn about how to be a responsible abult and a generous person. Get involved in the school, volunteer in the community, and do not be afraid to meet new people. The best advice of all, is to join a fraternity, they will guide you to your full potential.

I would tell myself that most people make college out to be a lot harder than it really is. It's like highschool just on an upper level. I would tell myself to work hard and study and then you will do just fine. It will be hard at first but be active, socialize and the transition will be worth it.