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If I could go back in time and talk to my former self I would come out a completely different person. Making the transition to college from high school was hard for me beacuse I didn't anticipate all the effort it would take. When your in high school people tell you all the time about the extra work load and the harder classess, but when you only care about the freedom to pick your classes and the activities that are planned for you everyday. No one actually prepares you for college. When I was a senior I could slack off, not do work, and sleep in class and I would still pass. In college you can't do that. College classes take a lot more effort if you want to do well. If I were able to go back in time I would be able to save myself from mountains of stress and I would have better study skills. I would also be able to balance my academics, my home life, and my sports better. I would tell myself that I won't be able to get very far by applying only half of myself to academics.

Sleep is crucial! I would tell myself to get on a schedule and work on time management. Leave time for studying and relaxing because both are needed. I would also have my finances more under control. Learn to budget and save as well apply for all kinds of scholarships. By having your money situation figured out it relieves a lot of stress. With scholarships and financial aid covering tuiton you can use any money you earn as extra cash. Another thing I learned a little late was that there are online tools where you can find out about professors. Students post on these boards letting you know the teaching style and how they liked them.

My advice for college students is to not take life to serious. College is meant to be fun and enjoyable. This time in life is a learning process for everyone and meant to help us all reach a career that is fit for us and that we will enjoy. Although the college years are the supposed to and going to be fun, one must also remeber that this is also a time to find what it is that we are meant to do in life. School is hard work and takes dedication and is a great pay off in the end.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to go to college right after graduating high school. I am a returning student and it definitely is more difficult to attend college as a returning student. Mostly I would advise myself to form good study habits early to better combat the work load of college. I would also emphasise that practice is a key part of study, and without practicing you are setting yourself up for failure. Another good piece of advice I eould give myself would be to make friends and be outgoing because having a strong network of friends is very important. You should also volunteer not just to give back to the community but to also build your network. Who you know is important so make an effort to network with as many people as possible while still staying focussed on your studies. Most of all find a point in the day when you can relax and say to yourself "this is my favorite part of the day" because the stresses of college life can be ovewhelming at times.

If I could go back and give myself advice, knowing what I know now, I would definately tell myself that my teachers weren't lying when they said college was hard. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships and save up any money possible, college is EXPENSIVE! I would also have taken a Math class my senior year to better prepare for college Algebra, and I probably would've studied harder for my SATs. Most importantly I would tell myself to study hard, read alot, and do my best on everything so I can suceed in college.

The thing I regret most about my senior year of high school was that I never developed good study habits. I was the type of student that could look at material right before a test or quiz and get lucky with a high B or even an A. In college I learned that it takes studying every night just to pass certain classes, but I found out the hard way and didn't perform as well as I would have liked during my first semester . If I could go back to my high school days I would advise myself to learn good study habits and time management.

Assuming I could go back in time and give myself as a high school senior advice in regards to college life and making the transition, I would focus on advicing commitment, hard work, and staying focused. I would advice on commitment because i started college straight out of highschool but i dropped out after one year to start marry and start a family. Not that i regret starting a family, i just wish i had continued in my education instead of having to now return after twenty plus years of being out of school. I would then stress being dedicated in working hard. Strive to be and do the best you can; study, study, study. I would finally advice on staying focused. There are so many distractions that can surround a student that their main focus should be on getting to class, preparing for class, and studying. Life throws many things at you but as long as you remain with a positive attitude and a good outlook on life and school, even when things are diffucult stay committed, work hard, and stay focused.

I would tell myself to pay more attention in my English classes.

Don't procrastinate, spend as much time studying as you can. Try not to go out to eat too much. Make sure you have people in each class who will help you get the notes if you miss a day, but try not to miss any days

Dang I wish I did this or that Regret fiddling with my thumbs If I could just turn the time back I would cease day dreaming and hums Most likely listen to my moms Urgently progressively active Ignored parents very passive Immature I was just cooling it Just scared fraidy cat fits Second round, catch the glimpse On the other side grass greener New person have you seen her? I’m right here, ready Now rushing to libraries Computers continually Working and contacting colleges Agreeing with state pledges Hitting the books for SATs Instead of phoning with the buddies Or taking my time on my ACT So my parents wouldn’t look down on me Every weekend showing initiative To run fundraisers Maybe to my guardians being attentive Better yet networking with scholars Getting up to try out for volleyball scholarships Rather than pulling the lazy transcripts Clear my mind of all the nightmares Because my sister is no longer here To show me the ropes, Break out from the suspense of misconception Knowing it’s okay, she gave that peace So now I open the closet head towards creation And keep that spirit that puts me at ease