I just back last night, so I still all these tips stuck in my head:

Deffenetly bring an alarm clock, me and my roomates didn't and we woke up 10 minutes after breakfast started .

Some people say to bring tennis shoes, but when I went I didn't and only got one blister, and that was only because they didn't fit right. Also don't make fun of people who do cause it will come back to get you.

I would say get contact information on the second day, so you can hang out and stuff and not sound like a stalker

Really get into the discussions you and your lgf (leadership focus group) or at Harpers Farry so then you might change someone elses veiw.

Make sure you don't loose anything, espeically your camra or phone because I lost my glasses like 2 times the last day. CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND!!!SERIOUSLY!!!

siqnedd, kaylee(:
july 26-30 <333 *

OMG!!! IM GOING TOMORROW!! ANY LAST WORDS OF ADVICE??!!??!!??!!?

explain to your parents that they might not hear from you, but you'll try your best to call them.I couldn't call as much as I wanted to,but my parents were always wondering why i wasn't calling.I was, other scholars were, and you will be very busy during the best week of your life!! overall


HAVE FUN!!!!

OMGSH!! THANKS!! AHHH I NEED TO PACK ASAP!!!! thats what i get for doing it at the last minute...lol well at least i got my pre-assignment done

Oh, and make sure you get your roommates' cell numbers (if they have a phone.) That way if you lock your key in your room then someone else can open it for you.

got it!! (im writing all this on my hand right now...) lol

just got back! some words of advice:

~BRING A CAMERA CHARGER!
~BRING A CEL CHARGER THAT DOESNT BREAK!
~when the FAs tell you to go to bed, go to bed. you will be tired.
~dont make your roomies mad by being loud when their trying to sleep. they can and will blame you for their being grumpy.
~make friends with ur LFG. you will be spending a lot of time together and u will be like family.
~SPEAK YOUR MIND AT THE LFG MEETINGS! i was lucky enough to get to make a speech at the end because i always spoke out when i needed to.
~ stay positive, even if the bugs attack you at harpers ferry.
~ do everything there is to do there cuz this is..... "once in a life time/means there's no second chance" ~high schoool musical.
~HAVE FUN FUN FUN!
take it from someone who rocked it there (me and em) it is an awesome experiece and we wouldn't miss it for the world
P.S. sorry to draag you in here em, i just had to! lol

ADVICE

* Wake up extra early so you and your roomates have enough time to get ready and go to breakfast.

* Wear comfortable shoes, you will be doing alot of walking.

* Make sure you set an alarm whether its on your cell phone or on an alarm clock. You do not want to be late.

* Participate in LFG meetings, you might even get to be picked to do a speech at the end of the conference.

* If you go in the summer, DRINK ALOT OF WATER.

* Set a shower plan with your roomates, some do in the morning and others at night.

* DO NOT STAY UP LATE! You are going to be very tired when you get back to your room.

* Bring a camera, cell phone, chargers and money.

* Make sure you take good care of your belongings & your room key.

* Get all of your friends email addresses and phone numbers.

* Make lots of friends and most of all, HAVE FUN!

~ Ariana

i went to jrnylc in spring 2007, so if you went february 24 to march 1, tell me!

yeah but, definately take pictures!
i took only a few, and i completely regret it.
it was an amazing experience and i really regret not making more friends and getting people's emails and stuff. i really really wish i did.
but anyway, if you went that week email me at musiclover6776@hotmail.com
))

Hi!

-DEFINANTLY get your friends info! i still talk to some of my friends that i made and i am sooo glad.
-try to get to bed early every night, but sometimes its hard! so if you dont get to bed until pretty late one night, sleep on the bus
-although it is hard, try not to be too homesick, or only think about your family. the week goes by SOOOO quickly and by the last day you will probably be crying because you have to leave.
-GOOD SHOES!!! are an abs. must.
-if your going in winter bring with any kind of coats scarfs hats and gloves! i went in march and it was FREEZING.
-make sure that you bring plenty of casual clothes along with your fancy more dressy clothes.
-cameras are great to have too!
-oh and snacks!!!!!! bring all of your favorite snacks before hand, or buy some while your out there!
-open up to your room mates and the ppl in your LFG's! they become your family!
-this is just my opinion, but i wouldnt bring and iPod or MP3 unless your going to keep it with you. when i went it was rumored that the maids were stealing them, although im not too sure if it was true.
-set up a shower schedule!!! you'll be glad you did!

have fun!!!
and if you have any other questions just IM me or private message me. (my screen name should be in my info)

Thanks, everyone, this is awesome! I'm going March 16-21 and when I pack, I'll definately refer to this page.

-I think all of us took 2 showers there b/c we took them randomly
-The alarm in 5212 @ the 4-H dosesn't work I Know
-Go to sleep by 12:30 latest or u will be SO tired
-Dont be shy to say what u believe on the lfg subjects
-Be yourself
-Dont get upset about leaving your cute guy even if hes really hot (like Hunter) thats not what u came for
-Dont be obsessed (like me) your friends will be bothered(i know)
Logie Bear

Ok so get EVERYBODYS e-mail and phone #. You'll want them. Bring alot of warm clothe and b ready 4 SNOW. I wen Dec 1-6 2007 and it was SSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOO COLD!!!!!!! Make alot of friends and get the guys #'s 2 even if u dont want 2 u will in the end. Bring makeup youll want it when u get an unexpected zit right on ur nose... it happened 2 me. Open up and b ur self.I had the best tim ever and i dont regret 1 bit of it. If u want mor info private message me.

Before I went to JrNYLC I made this list off the boards:
• Take pictures of your friends
• Get their addresses, phone numbers, and e-mails
• Have FUN
• Don’t stay up late
• Join the forums
• Meet many awesome people
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Enjoy the week
• Enjoy what you do
• Make the best of the experience
• Bring camera
• Always be ready to laugh
• Try to make new friends
• Attempt to keep in touch w/people
• Pay close attention to historic details
• Discover something new about yourself
• Have the best time
• Make a shower schedule
• Bring appropriate clothes
• Bring money for vending machines
• Relax and don’t be nervous
• Check and make sure you have everything
• Set at LEAST two alarm clocks
• Wear nametag at all times
• Bring cell phone
• Call from bus or at end of day
• People are probably shy
• Lots of cameras
• Get friend’s info before last day
• don’t go to gift shop during lunch or dinner
• Ask questions
• Bring snacks
• Don’t spend time waiting in vending machine line
• Be nice to roommates
• HAVE FUN

Wow That's a lot too remember. I'll print this out.

Yeah before I went I pretty much just summed up all that was sadi in this topic. And yeha I took this off a word doc that I had printed out before I went!

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Originally posted by SamanthaM:
1. Make a shower schedule with your roomates. Have some of them take a shower in the morning and some of them take a shower at night. If you take a shower around the same time it will be very rushed.
2. Bring appropriate clothes for the weather. In the summer it gets hot, in the fall it gets a little cold.
3. Get email addresses and phone numbers!
4. Bring some money or change for vending machines.
5. Relax and don't be too nervous. If you spend too much time being nervous, you will barely have any time to have fun!

Valerie (CAliGiRll)
OCtober 15-20, 2005



I would say, HAVE FUN!!! If you are comfortable with it go for the parts, don't worry about who's cool or dorky or what to wear like you probably do at school, go all out! It is the most amazing experience ever!

Brooke (Brooke Leone)
Humble, TX
July 16-21, 2006

do the vending machines give change?? cuz my aunt is sending me with 100 dollars for snacks and stuff.

Get you're friends E-Mail! Also, its a fun trip
the bus rides are long and the bus i rode
didn't have working TV's so sit with your friends
or just sleep.

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Originally posted by FbZach1996:do the vending machines give change?? cuz my aunt is sending me with 100 dollars for snacks and stuff.

I'm not sure if the vending machines will take 100 dollar bills but if you take 1-20 dollar bills you should be just fine!

make a lot of firends on the first day
i made awsome friends!

paulpojo)really funny

holly:gave me a nickname(zoey 102)

ciara:also gave me a nickname

thomas:loughs at everything pogo and i say