How I did it: It's all about following one, giant manual really. I searched for schools I was interested in and its requirements for admission. In California, applying to UCs and CSUs were a little different, but I basically did what I was required: I filled out paperwork, took the required tests (SATs), wrote essays/personal statements (UCs), etc. I chose to go to UC Santa Barbara, so I went to the orientation in the summer...by the time fall semester was to begin, I changed my mind and had to wait for spring. So instead, I chose San Francisco State University. Oh! Big part of attending college and getting that degree is money! If you got the dough, then you've got no problemo, but those who need help, make sure to get on that FAFSA, or apply for scholarhips. And there ya have it. Now, surviving college is a whole 'nother stor!

Lessons & tips: 1) "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst."
2) You don't always get what you want.
3) GET EXPERIENCE ON WHATEVER FIELD YOU'RE DOING! GET ON THAT INTERNSHIP!!
4) Do something YOU love and not something you're forcing yourself to do. You'll thank yourself someday.

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Mar 12, 2010, 02:41AM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers