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When I was a senior, I had my priorities in line. I knew exactly what I needed to do and how to get it done. I knew what college would expect from me and what I wanted from myself. I get stressed and worried sometimes a little too easily. I manage to catch myself while I am stressing and/or worrying, but sometimes, it is too late. I make myself too stressed over a test that I have studied weeks for, to which I know the material forwards and backwards. I would tell my high school senior self to start practicing to not be so stressed or worried about the little things. A test is important, but I study days and weeks early and for hours on end that I know the material like the back of my hand. I think to myself that God will get me through it, and He will keep me calm. I practiced that throughout my senior year. So far, it has stuck with me into my early years of being at a true college (I was a dual credit student in high school). The transition is only as hard as you make it.

My advice would be to definatley seek out and look for financial help ASAP before heading to college such as scholorships or grants; so that you wouldn't need to take out so many loans. Also if you work save up as much as you can because for most part as a full time student you dont always have the time to work. Another advice I'd give is to stay focused and on track of your classes, assignments, projects, etc... and be organized!

Going into college I figured it'd be a way more easy transition than what it actually was. I was so close minded to the fact that college is hard work and if you don't keep at it, you will fail. My first semester was actually pretty easy considering the fact that all I had was the basic courses. The following semester I transferred to a four year from a two year. All through high school I always just did things spontaneously with out thinking of the consequences and this action is proof of that. I started thinking back on my other personal experiences from my senior year of high school and my easy first semester of college and thought it was going to be just as easy. I was wrong. I regressed back to my old high school senior-itis. I began to quit studying and skipped class which resulted in a low GPA. If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself to never settle for second best and to make school my number one priority, being that this is what will make me or break me in the real world.

I would tell myself to see if I could've taken even more dual credit courses. I also would tell myself to shop for books online instead of just buying the books at the bookstore because sometimes the books are way cheaper online. I would also tell myself to clep out of some easy classes like math and spanish and just things that I already know. Also, take online classes because they are much more flexible. One more thing, I should have applied for scholarships much much sooner than I did and not procrastinate.

To myself I would quote Tom Lehrer ?Don't be nervous, don't be worried, don't be scared, but be prepared.? A few more notes to past-me might include: Bring more coffee, sleep less, don?t bother moving all of your furniture the dorms have plenty, deadlines are set not as date to turn things in but rather as the date which you will be dead by if you keep putting things off, and reread the first tip and double up on the coffee.

College is a serious environment it's not all fun and games and if you believe that it is your college career will be short. Realize that college costs a lot of money so try to find money for security while in college. Realize that you are only a teenager and you may not be sure what you really want to do in life so remain open-minded. Don't expect the teachers to do the work for you and or keep records of your work for you, you are an adult and you need to mature and become an adult. Just study hard, but remember to make friends, just because college isn't all fun and games doesn?t mean that you can't have any. Stay organized it?s very crucial part to being successful in college it is imperative that you keep a calendar because no one will remind you. And make sure that you get to know your professors very well so that they may help you when needed and won't leave you two fail during exam time. If you complete all of those goals college should be a fun and successful experience.

If i could go back to my senior year of high school and tell myself what I now know about college, I would advise to study more and not to worry. Even though I am a smart girl I need to remind myself that the only way to stay and to get smarter is to learn and challenge myself. Even though a class or two might be hard it will be worth the fight in the end. Second, I would advise not to worry. Not to worry about friends or paying for college. God has a plan for me and its hard to remember the fact that He will get me to where ever I need to be, despite earthly conflicts. If i could go back in time to my senior year that would be an amazing blessing. A blessing everyone should have.

First of all, you need to apply for as many scholorships as possible! No person can ever have enough money for college these days. Take math your senior year if you know that your probably going to be rusty by the time college rolls around. When you finally reach your college do not stay in your dorm. Take every opportunity to explore your campus, join clubs be active. Textbooks are very expensive so make sure you fit that into a budget. A credit card is nice for emergency things but not constant use. Lastly don't be afraid to say hello to random people, you never know who your next friend might be.

Daniel, do not go to Angelo State University. It's a good school, yes, but it's not for you and you know it. Apply for UT at Pan American and go. You will be sad and miss your friends but, you won't regret it. You will be much happier learning the things you want to learn instead of just taking basics at ASU. Go Daniel and learn all you can about film!!!

My advice would be do not be under the influence of peer pressure and never give up on success especially if a class is too hard always lift your face up and keep on fighting because you will make victory in success.