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The advice that I would give to myself would be to keep your head up. In retrospect, it doesn’t matter what happens at all in high school. When high school is in the past, IT IS IN THE PAST. Just being yourself is the best thing that you can do for your life. I would not tell myself to get better grades or to study harder or anything. I got into school with the grades I had and I wouldn’t change my work ethic in high school as it has changed drastically being in college. I would also advise myself to invest in my future, possibly invest in the stock market because the prices were low a couple of years ago. But the main thing is to be yourself and prepare yourself for the ride of your life that will come tomorrow and the day after. Every day is amazing and cherish each day even when times are low.

I’ve been a military child my whole life, and homeschooled the last eight years, including high school. My dad’s last orders (Fort Brag, NC) had our family moving crosscounty two months before my graduation. Looking back on last year I realized that I wasn't very confident even though I was dual enrolled and nearly pulled off straight A's. Even this summer I wasn't confident about starting school in the fall, in a new state, that I didn’t know very well. I would definitely tell myself to just be confident! I'd also give myself advice about being organized, and not to be afraid to ask questions or for help. I was also worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up with the work or the rest of the class. Therefore, I would remind myself that being home-schooled taught me that I was use to completing and studying my work on my own. Now that I’m almost finished with my second week of full time college, I have realized that homeschooling made me stronger in my learning abilities and in keeping myself motivated. Best advice - it made me an independent student.

Don't be afraid to get involved, once you do you'll never regret it. The more you get into your school and community, the more networking you can branch out, social life is never dull, and you have a great resume for not only jobs. No matter what you do be proud to represent your affiliation, so many people applaud me for being able to speak infront of crowds, all thanks to speach and debate. It may seem that getting involved with clubs and activities just adds onto your work load, yes it does, but you can't predict the amount of grattitude and new opprotunities that will come from your involvement. You'll find a way to manage your life ontop of getting involved, so don't let the work load stop you. You'll certainly be graced with more opprotunities, than sitting on your couch.

I would work more harder than I did. I by no means was a slaker but looking back I see how I could have pushed harder. Working harder in high school would have given me a higher GPA to qualify me for more scholarships. I understand that know and that is why I am so driven to go above my best during college, so I can get a lot of scholarships for medical school.

I believe that mistakes help build my character and alow me to become a better person. Therefore, the only peice of advice I would give my-past-self would be to be confident in who I am and to know that I don't have to change me in order to impress someone else. I now know that I should be who I am and not let others change me, however, I unfortunatley did not grasp this concept untill I ended my high shool career.

Dear high school me, Don't worry about going out of state for college. You will make amazing friends who dont care where you are from. Be prepared to be more open and friendly. Everyone in Pullman is especially nice, you just have to smile and say hi. Money may be an issue, so dont be stupid with the spending. There are many great opportunities to have fun with out spending a lot of money or getting drunk with the rest of the greek socities. Remember to go to all the sporting events. That is where the school really bonds and supports our teams, though we may be horrible. But that dosent matter. Its important to just show you are supportive and have fun, which you will. Dont forget to ask for help when you need it. The sooner the better, for the hardest part of school occurs at the end of the year, when its harder to drastically affect your grade. Just go to class and get toutoring and be open to others imput. That is what college is about - interacting with others to make this world a better place for all. Good luck, Elizabeth

I would first start off by asking why it took him until his senior year to start thinking about a career. It's such a whirlwind of decisions, challenges, adult decisions and life shaping components this high school phase in our life has. To be frank, asking a kid to determine if he/she wants to be a lawyer while entering a phase where ego and the opposite sex dominate, is on the back-burner with the homework. Course, maybe that was just my friends and I. While I have enjoyed where my path took me for 15 years, I wish I had a guide in high school, a mentor, someone that would/could test what my best career fit(s) might be before spending thousands of dollars I don't have. Don't get me wrong. I am all about personal responsibility and accountabilty and that at this point, baby-sitting should be well in the past but before a major life decision like this, any guidance would have made sense to offer students. It's never too early to 'test yourself and get those scholarship's submitted!

If I could go back in time, the best advice that I could give myself was to enjoy being that age. I could tell myself that if I studied harder, I could've been going to a top university 10 years ago, but I wouldn't. I could tell myself that if I raised my GPA, I could get scholarships to pay for a better part of my college education. I could tell myself that if I would've worked harder instead of slacking off, that I would probably be done college, with a stable career, and making decent money by now. However, even if I told myself, all of these things, I'd also tell myself not to change a thing. The bottom line is, if I had gone to college 10 years ago, I would've slacked off then too, I wouldn't have been interested in learning. Because I waited years to start my college journey, I made the Dean's list, and I'm in a local honor society. I could be further ahead right now if I had worked harder but it doesn't mean I'd be happier then with how things turned out.

David, live life to the fullest. I know right now you think you're on top of the world, nothing can get you down and college with be just like high school. You're wrong. The studying involved is tremendous, more than you have ever had to study before. The stress is sometimes unbearable, working into the wee hours of the night and waking up with the rising sun. Time management will be your downfall if you don't learn it quickly. But in the end it is all worth it, my friend. The people you meet here will be some of the greatest friends you could know. Cherish them and let them know how important they are. The experiences you have with be better than anything you could imagine. Watching the football team in the blizzarding snow, as the final seconds tick by on the clock, going for the win - and making it! That excitment is uncomparable. Singing in a choir with a group of engineers and business majors who share your passion for music. College is amazing, but it goes quickly. Cherish every minute and appreciate all you can. Work hard and live full.

I want to enroll in the Dual Enrollment program at my high school in order to obtain free college tuition and books plus I will receive an AA in addition to my high school diploma. I want to apply for all available scholarships. I want to finish college before getting married and starting my family so I can focus on school then focus on family and career. I want to be employed part time by a company in my field so I can understand the industry. I think having a college education will better my chances of getting a well paid position. I want to live at home if my parents let me so I can save on room and board. I would exchange it for household chores.

I would say I would have applied to more schoolarships so I could have open my doors to more offers from schools and to take more AP classes.

Maintain better grades in high school, attend college right away,dont wait to attend college, dont join military first, better to attend college and get life started and have all of your priorities in order i.e. waiting to have children, financial responsibility, professional stability,;thus stability if have major college loans to payback maybe consider joining military to pay off loans only. Save as much as you can for school so you dont have to borrow as much money.

Dear self, It is now time to study abroad. This will make your horizons broad. I know it sounds scary, And things could get hairy, But my young dear, it is necessary. The things you will learn are irreplacable. Never doubt, you are completely capable! These experiences cannot happen elsewhere, Though the homesickness will be hard to bare. Self growth like this is rare. Educationally, and academically, take chances! Though inevitably blush you will, do funny dances! During an experience like this you'll say, "This rocks!". just don't forget to bring extra socks. Young one, I have news for you It's time to step out of the box.

The advice I would give myself would be to get a summer job and manage my money wisely. Going to WSU I didn't realize that we needed to have money right away in order to get our books for our classes. I would tell my high school self to not take the summer for granted and get a job somewhere because that money is going to be really useful when it came to coming to college. Getting the job however would also let you have a little more freedom with finances because college is expensive and you don't want to be taking out a lot of loans. I would also tell my high school self to get better grades so that you would be able to qualify for a lot of scholarships and get at least some. Money is a really important thing to have in college because you might also need to buy other things for your classes that weren't mentioned in the beginning of the school year. So to my high school self, get a job and manage your money wisely, and I guarantee you'll have it easier than I do currently.

The first enthralling piece of advice I would present to myself would be: "Know what you truly want before embarking on this journey". By this I mean, there are several interests and avenues a student must face. Switching majors, or schools, maybe taking academic breaks. So for me to tell myself, know what you really want to do and take your time deciding, realistically, would counteract several missteps in my path to success. College is definately a pretty penny and is rising in tuition costs almost every year. This advice, if I acted on it, would point me in the right direction regarding the right school and major, most importantly. Secondly, I would tell myself to apply myself and take college serious. My thoughts right after high school were essentially that college would be this wonderland full of parties and girls and the best time of your life. It can be, but more importantly.. getting an academic A+, opposed to a social A+, is much more fulfilling in the big picture. You see that after years of college commitment. So these words to myself, being bright and essential to my success, would profoundly be the E to my mc squared.

I would tell myself to not be afraid of seeking help for my depression and anxiety and that there are so many resources available. I would tell myself to talk to my professors more and realize that they're humans, too. I would assure myself that there would be so many people at college that would accept me for exactly who I am and that there isn't anything to be afraid of. However, I would mention that roommates are difficult to deal with and that I should stand up for myself rather than just being too nice and letting people walk all over me. I'd also remind myself to tell my parents to back off a little bit and to chill out because I am an adult. They love me and all, but sometimes, they need to calm down. I'd tell myself to learn to trust myself first above all others.

Hmm, if I could go back in time...what would I tell myself knowing what I know now? I think I would say this, "hey deon, don't let that loan go into default!" Wow, talk about a set backs. Its amazing that you did not have to sell a major body part to keep the bills paid, ha! You'll learn, eventually. "Oh and Deon, dont forget to study chapters four and five of that algebra class." It's no excuse, being swampted and all. Excuses are like backsides because every body has one. I mean the excuses you came up with that day in class were hallarious and had everyone in tears, but look man, were not studying to become a comedian. But as funny as all that was our overall grade hurted us more than a little bit, in the end. So a bit of friendly advice...more on the work and less on the excuses. So all of this traveling through time is the result of all your hard work so quiting is not an option. Make the best of bad circumstances and keep away from a certain girl named Ebony, just trust me on this.

I would advise myself to develop better study habits and to not be afraid to ask for help when looking for any sort of financial aid for school.

I would advise myself to apply for as many scholarships that were available to me, college is expensive, alot more expensive than I anticipated. I would advise saving more money from my job rather than spending the money on activities and personal needs. Also learning about good nutrition because it is easy to gain weight with all the late nights, unhealthy food, lack of sleep and stress. Managing my time and getting into a habit of scheduling what I need to get done as in being more organized would have been a nice skill to build upon.

I would tell myself that getting a job that is not on campus is a big stress, to stay ahead of my work, to focus on major required classes only and to apply for more scholarships.

Finances need to be more of a focus. Do not slack off, make sure you work at least 20 hours every week. Keep enough in savings to cover 6 months of rent at any time. Do not allow anyone to tell you working is a waste of time. You need to be proud of your determination and of your dedication. "Work will set you free." Focus on grades and focus on finances. The others will fall in place as they need to.

During my senior year of high school I stopped going to class many days, and I just didn't try. I ended up barely graduating with about a 2.0 gpa. I didn't get into any colleges I wanted and had to settle going to a community college for two years. What I didn't realize at the time was this was the best possible outcome for me. During that two year period I changed my life around and transferred with a 2.91 to a Washington State University where my first year at WSU's gpa was a 3.14. The advice I would give myself would be simple. "The more work you do now, the less headache, frustration, disappointment, and fear there is later in life. Go to class, do your homework, and don't just slide by like you always have."

I would definitely tell myself to study harder and take education more seriously. In high school, I did not have a whole lot of interest for education because I did not see the big picture of a college education. Currently as college senior, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and rationale to which I can apply in practical settings. Overall, I would advice myself that dreams can be achievable through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. In addition, I would tell myself to look forward to college and enjoy it because college will go by fast.

Dear Past Self, Next year you will be going off to college. Stop being anxious and scared about it. There are plenty of other people in the same boat- amazing people you couldn't even imagine existed. There are great friends and experiences just around the corner. Just don't forget to throw yourself out there. Always make time to meet new people so that you won't regret leaving a stone unturned. You can settle down and relax once you commit to the community that is available. Sincerely, Future Self P.S. Don't forget to join a fraternity- it will be the best decision you could possibly make.

I wish that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. I did not care about anything my senior year of high school except for graduating, sports, and boys. My grades almost prevented me from walking at my graduation, not to mention they prevented me from getting into my top sorority during recruitment at WSU my first semester. If I could say one thing to high school seniors that are having a hard time staying focused and putting in the effort to continue to succeed, it would be to just keep pushing through because your high school grades really do follow you around. I wish that I would have tried harder and put more of my energy into my studies instead because I'll always have to live with the fact that my high school GPA was awful compared to my college GPA. I would advise myself to go to school everyday and stop skipping classes and sleeping in. A lot of little decisions led to my lack of success my senior year and I would take it back to this very day if I had the opportunity.

I would tell myself to get more involved. I was very shy and insecure and I think I worried about what other people thought more than I ever should have allowed myself to think about. I would have pursues clubs and extracurricular activities more. I also would have taken more time to prepare for college by volunteering and applying for scholarships. My mother is an immigrant who didn't really know what was involved in applying and paying for a higher education. My father dropped out of high school. Neither parent really pushed me or helped me figure out what things I could have done to help pay for school. I ended attending our local community college and then transferring to a branch campus to finish my B.A. in Public Affairs. This was strictly a financial decision. If I had scholarships and knew more about grants then I might have been able to afford a college further away and might have gone into earlier. I wish my high school would have kept her head held high. I wish she would have realized how the work she did then would have paid off for the rest of her life.

Being the first in my family to attend college I did not know the ins and outs of how to fund my adventure. The day I left for college I had a full tank of gas and seven dollars in my pocket (and I received a speeding ticket on the way!) First, I would tell myself not to take so many difficult courses right away because one might need time to adjust to all the freedoms a university provides for a young person. Second , I would tell myself to apply for scholarships. I had no idea what I was doing! Next I would suggest the work study program. School loans are not fun but when you are in school and broke you are not thinking about the repayment phase, the only thing on my mind was how am I going to pay rent, tuition and buy books? I am so thankful for SallieMae but I do wish we had never met. Finally, I would tell myself to go to graduate school right away. Not to worry, SallieMae will wait for you! P.S. the "freshman 15" isn't as easy to get rid of as it was to put on!

I am dealing with diversity a lot more, as my school wasn't diverse at all, and starting to cope with it in a setting like this is going to be a great help in the future. College is valuble to attend due to the necessity of a degree to get many jobs now, and it is needed in order to achive the job that I want, so in order to succeed in a career, you typically need to succeed in college as well.

My college experience at Washington State University opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and looking at life. One of the most important things I learned about was climate change and how much each individual can impact the environment. Before I went to college, I was not very concerned with the environment or my impact at all. But, a couple of my professors made it very apparent that we all need to make changes, and that we all have the ability to change the world around us, if we put our mind to doing so. Now I am living "green," and have been working to educate my friends and family as well. It also instilled in me a love of learning, and made me realize that I want to pursue my graduate degree, which I will be starting in May 2011. I am grateful for the examples that were set by my professors, and the time and preparation they gave to each class. I truly learned a lot and have been putting the knowledge to use in my every day life which makes my education invaluable!

The main reason I am glad I came to Pullman, WA is the amazing church that I found here. They are my family and have helped me in ways I could have never imagined. If I had to choose where I'd go to college again, I wouldn't choose WSU because of the school, but I would choose it because of the most amazing church family I could ever ask for.

I have gotten a lot of information concerning horses and how to manage a horse facility. It has helped me out by teaching me different techniques about training and working with horses, and has shown ways to manage the paper work.

Starting at a university everything is different and weird, so much unlike your life before that you wonder if life could ever be the same. The best part about this experience is the revelation that you don't want everything to go back to the way it was before. You mature and become a fully functioning human being while figuring out what "you want to be when you grow up.” I personally came to school wanting to become a teacher, someone that children could come to when in need of guidance and support. This world lacks those people and I wanted to be a part of the generations to come. Once here it became apparent that even though my love and passion seemed hell-bent on becoming an educator that there was another place that I could be better utilized. Never had it occurred to me that I should change my field of study, but the field of psychology seemed very appealing. Next came the leap to criminal profiling, where I can work with the FBI and other law-enforcement agencies to help track down and put behind bars criminals.

So far, through my first sememster of college, I have been able to adjust to being an adult and becoming more responsible for myself. Acedemically, I am recieving a higher education that will lead me to supporting myself in the future. College has provided me with so many opportunities to broaden my future plans. For me, college is valuable because of my family. I will be the third member of my family to graduate from college, assuring myself of a successful life. I want an education in order to be more independent and have a wide variety of job opportunities. College is my one ticket to a bright future.

Attending college has made me more knowledgeable about pretty much everything. There were a lot of things that I've learned that I wouldn't have if I decided not to go to college after High school. I'm currently in 2nd semester of my first year in college, but I can tell you that a lot about me has changed for the better. I gained more knowledge and experience in just one semester and I believe by the time I'm done with college, and if I compared my self before college and after college, I would probably be amazed on how much I've changed and grown. I'm attending culinary school right now, in just one semester I've learned a lot of different techniques, cooking styles and I've also learned a lot of new vocabularies including french words and a lot more. This semester we're baking and we're also going to learn more about International cuisines which is amazing. I think that most people should at least attend a community college right after they get out of high school just to see the difference that it would make than not go at all.

T o me, college isn’t just a school where people come to get a degree. College is a place where students figure out who they are. There are tons of people to meet who could end up being your life-long friend. There are jobs all over campus so you can figure out what you like doing. College towns are focused on their student populations. And because of that there are so many activities to participate in. There are places to make mistakes, whether it’s in class or at a party. How could we learn without those mistakes? And there is always time to change. If you don’t like the people you first meet, you can stop talking to them and it’s probable you’ll never see them again. If you hate your classes, you can change majors. If you hate your living situation, there are other options around town. I value my college experience because it is helping me decided who I want to be. I am able to discover and define myself. College doesn’t only give you the freedom to stay out as late as you want. It gives you opportunity.

College is the greatest time of my life. The most important thing that I have learned when attending university is responsibility and time management. These are the two essential skills that will help me succeed in every aspect of my life. In high school, the teachers will remind me what to do next day of class and the due day of the assignment. In college, it’s completely the opposite. Everything is in on schedule. The professors really do not care if you pass or fail a course; it’s my responsibility to finish the homework before going to class. I also learned how to manage my time and balance my work. To be effective, I keep a planner and record all of the activities so I can keep up with meetings and homework. I also identify the most important task and then set a well-defined goal. By doing that, I will be when I have free time and separate my tasks into smaller task and fit them into the remaining available time that I have. I believe that better time manage skills can improve my grade and help me keep track of everything happens around me.

For my college experience I have gathered the partying, friends, and seclusion of area. If your going to party I learned to do it wisely, also making friends is a huge part of college. You must make friends or at least have one friend to get through your college career. Getting yourself out there is also another experience that is valuable. When in college try things you normally wouldn't and perhaps you will like them. Also as a student you will learn the ways of saving food or controlling your hunger, and when extremely bored you will create things you never thought you would or do. College is the greatest experience of a lifetime, and going to advance your education is the greatest idea someone could ever choose.

In high school, I took Advanced Placement classes which prepared me greatly for what college was going to be like. I also thought I was going to be the hotshot on the campus, becoming everyone's friend. However, I didn't incorporate that going to a college with 25,000+ students will be hard to make friends with everyone. I have gained a greater respect for college in how you may feel like just one leaf on a tree. But after my first semester and doing very well in my classes and loving the environment I am in, I feel I have gained more self-responsibility, but much more important is the ability to have fun at sometimes. In high school, I was too busy studying to go out with friends and have some fun. However, now I know how to relax and have safe fun. It may not be drinking, having sex, or smoking marijuana, which is the typical fun on my campus, but I am happy just watching movies and hanging out with friends, and going to church. I love college for giving me a greater personality and new relationships, especially with God.

College has introduced me to new things; new opportunities, new people, and new ways of learning. College is the place to be if you really want to bring a significant difference to a community and to yourself. Above everything, college has given me the opportunity to figure out what I would like to do with my life. It is pretty much guaranteed that you will come out of a different person by the end of your college career. I have learned to appreciate it any way I can and take full advantage of my time in college. All the effort you put into it will greatly pay off, no matter what major or college you attend.

In my first three semesters at Washington State University, I’ve already learned that I can never learn everything. College has started to widen my view of the world, and for that I am thankful. I’ve also started to build lasting relations with people that share my interests and that I enjoy being around; I was a very shy person most of my life until I settled into the college life. So, I have definitely gotten a great social experience out of college so far. More importantly, I’ve also gained more academic knowledge, especially in the field of architecture. Architecture is repudiated as one of the most difficult degrees and careers to be in, and I can admit to that. But the joy of designing a beautiful building, and then modeling it, is definitely worth it. I plan to go on to earn my master’s in architecture, and then possibly earn a degree in urban planning. College will provide me the background necessary to earn a job in these competitive fields. The college experience has been valuable to me for the social benefits as well as the education that I am earning.

I have experienced the interaction with other students and professors to be very valuable in life.

What I have gotten from my college experience is personal growth. I have learned a lot about myself and what I really want from life. I have learned how to better interact with other people and what type of poeple I want as friends. During my time at WSU I had the opportunity to study abroad in Aix, France. This opportunity greatly improved and enriched my education. I learned that I am not as independent as I thought I was, and that I will need to choose a career path that allows me to work with people. The remainder of my time at WSU has also helped me to realize more of my potential through self-knowledge. I have expanded my knowledge of the world and how it functions, and through that knowledge I can better judge how to interact with it. I feel confident that by the end of my undergraduate study, I will have a working knowledge of my intended career, the people I will meet and how to interact with them, and I will know enough about myself to find practical and reasonable goals to achieve throughout my lifetime.

The second I stepped foot on WSU campus I knew I was going to love what the future held. I instantly got this sense of pride knowing that I had made the right decision. From being in college I have learned so many things and have learned to be myself. I think critically, analyze my work, and confidently look into future career options. I have learned to use my resources and professors as a way of bettering myself. This whole experience has meant the world to me, and I do not think there is another person out their who values their education quite like I do. I know that my family does not have a lot of money, and knowing how much this all costs really turns this all into a blessing. I prize my education and look forward to school. I would not be the person I am today if I did not attend college and my confidence level would be nowhere near where it is now. I am proud to say I am a Junior in college working towards my dreams and never backing down.

After receiving an Associate’s Degree in college, the experience obtained was the networking of students, teachers and employers, the knowledge to enhance directions of choice, the ability to learn to overcome obstacles and dedication needed to succeed. With the decision to return to college to obtain BA in Music Business is something I look forward to with new experiences that college will bring as well as the learning, which only enlightens strengths. It is important to understand the dedication needed to reach goals and as a 46-year-old disabled woman, there is only dedication to achieve goals that seem impossible. The ability to be creative, focused, and determined to beat the odds. When obtaining Associates Degree in Music Business and Audio Production in 2005, I received the award of the “National Dean’s List” for overcoming obstacles and continuing beyond the things that would stop anyone from completing goals. As a speaker at my graduating class that gave great strengths to know that, anyone may overcome any obstacles if the desire is there. As returning to achieve a Bachelors Degree only brings additional honor and pride to know that anything is achievable.

The reason why attending school have been valuable to me is because I'm working on becoming successful. I'm trying to better myself by focusing on my major. I've learned that what ever major you want to do , you have to be professional and mature about any situation. You have to want to do something in order to succeed.

I really enjoyed my college experience and it has allowed me to get good jobs. Also, it provided a basis for me to work on my Master's Degree in professional counseling.

From my education, I have gotten leadership and educational skills that are unmatched anywhere else. At WSU, I have been able to gain a better understanding of leadership through courses and am now a Resident Advisor within the residence halls. The education the professors have given me is also essential. I am a sophomore and am being considered for possible internships in mechanical engineering already because of the education I have received. I have also received a new family that I can relate to everywhere I go. The university is small enough to where I have met and became friends with many students. These three things are valuable to me because I am able to receive a world-class education that opens opportunities for me while I feel comfortable at the university where I study.

Hope for the future. I have experienced a lot of tragedy and adversity. Attending college has been rewarding, engrossing, and life-changing. It has helped to bring strength and confidence in myself that I did not have before. Being a student has been a wonderful example to my young daughter, who looks forward to college herself! To work hard and accomplish my educational goals in a field I love...well, in many ways it is a dream come true. I never imagined I'd ever be in college. The circumstances which first brought me here were deeply painful. What keeps me attending is my commitment to myself and my youngest daughter; a commitment to a dream that is within my grasp. A better life. A life full of promise, opportunity, and joy in the things we love and appreciate.

I didnt understand the meaning of college until i attented. College is the difference between a future and a full life vs no life at all. The older people of my time always said an education was something that someone can never take away from you, its your ticket in life which is extremely true. Life is hard and even harder without the knowledge and or pay to get through it. I understand that more now that life has started to unfold for me, and its all thanks to the pursuit of an education.

When starting college, I had no idea what to expect. What will my new life be like? Well, I have attended Washington State University for a year and a half now and have grown into an entirely new person because of it. I have discovered myself and what I am fully capable of. My major has become clear to me and without being at WSU, I would not have figured that out so easily. I feel that this is a once in a lifetime experience and that I have to use every minute of it to my advantage. Education is very valuable in todays society, and it's important to take in every second of it.