Four years of college is enough to gain wisdom and knowledge on various aspects of life. As a senior it is easier to navigate what to do and what not to do.

Should a student use their time wisely to plan ahead for projects and presentations?

Should they take time to come up with an outline and then start the project?

All of these questions a graduating senior would be able to answer and affirm whether they are right or wrong. What advice would a senior give to an underclassmen if they could?

The Cougar's Byte talked with Sofia Bandeira, a senior study psychology; Ajee Robinson, a senior studying psychology; Ashley Solla, a senior studying business management; Andrew Alexis, a senior studying business management; and Priscilla Marques, a senior studying psychology.

These seniors explained what they would do differently or what they would say to an incoming freshman coming to Kean; these students had a lot of pointers.

1. The first advice would be to study even though watching Netflix or going on YouTube seems more appealing. College may be a time to gain freedom and to have experiences, but it is important to know that the number one priority is to get an education.

Bandeira: "Studying is different for each student so use your own creative ways. Most exams will come from textbooks, not just notes taken from class so my advice is to study what you're truly unsure about so you have a grasp of every concept."

Marques: "All the professors are great. You have to always be prepared because professors have different methods of doing things or have different grade scales or assignments. For procrastinating make sure you use your time wisely because you might have a lot of time between classes and that might be a good idea to use for studying."

Solla: "Always take your studies seriously when you are younger because it only gets harder as you move into your core classes. Study hard your first and second year and strive for the best grades so you have room for when your studies get hard and you possibly fall behind. When I was coming into college, I wish I knew how much would change. I changed as a person, my friends changed and my life changed. I don't think that I was prepared for this type of change but I'm honestly so happy that this change did occur. Everything in my life changed for the better because of my four years at college and I wouldn't change a single thing. I also wish I knew how different it was from high school and how to prepare myself for this new environment."

2. On the other hand, although getting an education is important, having fun and enjoying the college life should also be balanced in the lifestyle of a college student. There is nothing wrong with going out once in a while, but do not let that affect grades or attending classes.

Alexis: "College is the time of your life to freely choose who and what you want to be in your future. Embrace the experience, have fun and make memories, but remember why you are here. Never put yourself in a dilemma of choosing fun with friends over your school work. The fun will ALWAYS be there when academics is handled FIRST before being social."

Bandeira: "In regards to friends, a social life is important to be well-rounded, so don't push that aside -- plan accordingly to balance every aspect of your life."

Robinson: "Form relationships with other students and teachers because you never know where these relationships will take you, or what they can do for you."

3. Take the time to use the campus activities and opportunities like the Writing Center, Tutoring Center, Career Development and more. They are there for a reason to ensure that every student has the help they need.

Bandeira: "Advice that I would give to underclassmen is to get involved and take the opportunities the university gives you, such as student leadership positions and student employment positions. College is an experience of growing and learning not just as a student, but on a professional and personal level."

Marques: "Try to get involved as much as you can! Some people might make life long friends in college, but it depends on the person. Studying should come first and if you have time to have fun go for it. You can try to balance your college life because in college you have a little more freedom. My freshman year I was nervous, but I joined a singing group and volunteered as well. Go to as many events you can; they can be a great experience!"

Solla: "Getting involved is my biggest advice, especially in Greek life. It will give you an opportunity to meet new people, network and it has definitely helped me make my four years an unforgettable experience. In college you will also learn who your true friends are so keep those close because they will most likely be your friends for the rest of your life. Be spontaneous and take risks. I have always told myself that after graduating college I never wanted to regret not doing something and I can thankfully say I have no regrets leaving Kean."

To those who still have some time left studying at Kean, the Class of 2017 bestows these tidbits of advice.

"The best advice that I can give any underclassmen is to enjoy every second that you have left at Kean because it flies by in the blink of an eye," said Solla. "I cannot believe that I am graduating in May and how fast these four years flew by. My advice is to make the best out of your college experience so you have no regrets."

"College life is what you make out of it," said Bandeira. "You set your own path, so set a fun-filled one!"