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Transitioning to college can be a significant shift, especially for athletes like yourself. It's important to recognize that the competition will be tougher and that you'll be facing bigger and stronger opponents. When choosing a college, consider what will best fit and suit you both academically and athletically. Take time to weigh your options and don't rush into any decisions. Once you've selected a college, embrace the opportunity and take advantage of the resources available to you. Attending classes and focusing on learning will not only help you academically, but it will also contribute to your personal growth and success as a senior athlete. It's great that your grandparents have been supportive, and having a strong support system can make a big difference in your college experience. Lastly, continue to enjoy your time in juniors and keep working on improving every day. Congratulations on being part of the University of Michigan men's ice hockey team, and best of luck in your future endeavors!

MARK ESTAPA | MICHIGAN ICE HOCKEY 🏒

You got to enjoy juniors , um , keep getting better every day there . I would say when you come into college , uh , you're coming from juniors , you're probably one of the better players where you're coming from if you're , you know , moving on to college and , you know , just knowing that guys are bigger and stronger and they're , they're grown men pretty much out there . So I guess like listening to older guys , uh , just knowing that they know what they're talking about , they've been through it , they're gonna give you their best pieces of advice to get you to where they have been and what they've gone through .

MARK ESTAPA | MICHIGAN ICE HOCKEY 🏒

Uh look at what you really need . Uh , what will really help best fit you and suit you and then once you pick your college , you just , it's the best thing in the world , right ? You know , where you're going or your future is at , but then the road along there , you don't want to jump ahead either .

MARK ESTAPA | MICHIGAN ICE HOCKEY 🏒

Uh , what will really help best fit you and suit you and then once you pick your college , you just , it's the best thing in the world , right ? You know , where you're going or your future is at , but then the road along there , you don't want to jump ahead either . You got to enjoy juniors , um , keep getting better every day there .

MARK ESTAPA | MICHIGAN ICE HOCKEY 🏒

One really important thing to me is my grandma and grandpa being able to come to pretty much every game for a young athlete trying to pick what college you go to . I would say , just look at your options , make sure that you're not just jumping to any decisions . Uh look at what you really need .

MARK ESTAPA | MICHIGAN ICE HOCKEY 🏒

So I've got about three hours in there to just do work and try to get it to get it done . But also , like , sit back and actually retain the information and , you know , I , I think just going to class is another huge thing and then if you're going to take the time to go to class , you might as well learn the information and keep becoming smarter every day as a senior . It's my last year before I hopefully can play professionally .