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If I could go back in time and visit my past self, I would probably give myself the advice of learning how to study properly before coming to college. My first semester grades of college weren't disappointing but I know I could have done better if I studied a bit more. I would tell my past self to ask teachers for help and ask around for different study habits that would help a first year college student. Studying is my biggest hurdle in this first year of college but this second semester is a fresh start and I know that I am going to do great. Another hint of the trade that I would give my self is to be active on campus during the first semester. I made the mistake of not joining clubs or social clubs and I know realize it is a lot harder to get involved when I am already settled into college life.

Dear Self, The transition from high school to college can seem like a scary time. It doesn't have to be. Make sure that the number one item on your to-do list before anything else is to have your FAFSA forms filled out and turned in as soon as you possibly can. Doing this helps out tremendiously when applying for scholarships and deciding what and how many loans to take out. Once your FAFSA is completed turn it in and the hard part is over. Fill out ever scholarship you possibly can! Going to a private christian school is going to cost a lot of money so as many scholarships as you can recieve will help out tremediously! Even if a scholarships seems like it is not worth it, fill it out. There is nothing to lose, only the possibility of winning it. "College life" is great! You get the experience of living on your own and meeting new people. Remember, always do your homework and go to every class. Skipping class hurts your grade. Just think if it as, "I'm paying for this so I might as well go." Most of all, enjoy you're college years.

Emily Ritchie is a sophomore at Lynchburg High School. I ask her how high school is going for her and she always, everytime, rolls her eyes. "Stick through it girl, stick through it," is what I always tell her. "It's worth it--you'll see." I know she can't see it now but she will soon--The meaning of getting through the rut that is high school. After all, that's its equivilency to so many modern day teens. When I was in high school I was an oddity. I wasn't fully accepted by my peers. Instead my imaginitive mind seemed like it was unusually out of place in my rural community. Although some of my peers wanted to go to college, they all wanted to major in the same things and then slowly disolve back into the conformity of my hometown after graduation. That's what they've all done. But I keep saying to myself, "Go....go...you must go." And that's exactly what I would say to myself if I was to go back to myself as a high school senior. "Go...go embrace your mind, your imagination and you will find yourself."

Don't worry about it so much-study something you are interested in and GET INVOLVED in something you are interested in. Make friends and things will fall into place.

Take your classes left seriosly. Study and take every opputunity you can. DO everything you can to take your education seriously. After all, you are paying for it. And it is not cheap. Live life exactly how you want to and do not regret a single decision you make.

To get involved as much as possible. I think that is the only way to truly make good friends and feel welcomed the first year. Also, to work hard while you're there, but don't stress so much about grades-rather the relationships you make. Be yourself and have fun!

My first piece of advice to myself as a high school senior would be to stop stressing and start pressing. My senior year of high school was full of athletic commitments, music performances, and college decisions. The weight of the decisions I had to make and the performance level I was expected to maintain was at times almost unbearable. Looking back, I would tell myself to set aside all of the little stresses of life and concentrate on the things that really mattered, like spending quality time with my family before leaving for college. Going to college is a big step in life. The transition was rough for me, but looking back, I can see that it taught me many lessons that have shaped who I am today. My final piece of advice would be to let the chips fall where they may. Some things are just destined to not work the way you want them to. Don?t stress too much over the transition to college life. Once you get there, you will have the experience of a lifetime. If I had come to that conclusion sooner, my transition into college may in fact have been a bit smoother.

Make your own schedule freshman year!!!

I would advice my self to be open to new things and not be set in my way of thinking. College challenges many things you have always thought to be ture or fact. Also, have fun but, be sure to study hard. Do not get carried away with hanging out with your new friends and forget about studying.

I would tell myself to make sure and work hard in college. It is not a place to goof off. College is fun but not to be taken lightly. I would also advice myself to not be to attatched to friends at home and be willing to make new friends at school. You will make lots of really great friends in college.