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If I had a time machine I would tell myself that I should put myself out there and join clubs and activities that actually interest me. There is nothing wrong with going to an activity fair and signing up for a couple meetings to get yourself out there and meet new people. I would also tell myself to be money conscious, a dollar can go a long way in college as long as you know what you're doing, Finally I would tell myself that if you have a test or a big paper due next week start studying now, there is nothing worse than staying up all night before trying desperately to type or study enough to be ready for something that could have been taken care of days ago.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school the greatest piece of advice that I would give myself would be to slow down. I am a workaholic and am constantly busy with something. I wish I would have slowed down and savored every moment. I am the older brother to three siblings and I wish I could go back and have spent more time with them. I hardly get to see them anymore and I know that because of constantly working like I did, I missed out on some memories that I would have loved to have experienced. Finally the last little bit of advice I would give myself would be to apply for more scholarships. College is expensive and if I want to make my dreams a reality scholarships are one of the best ways to make that happen.

I earned many dual credit classes in high school. This allowed me to enter college with almost enough credits to begin as a sophmore. I would have looked into additional classes that would have given dual credit or been AP courses. These mean so much while in college. These give you more flexibility to possibly graduate early or allow you to study abroad during your time in college.

As you begin packing and thinking about the next four years of your life, keep an open mind! There is no need to bring your whole wardrobe with you, you will not wear half the things you think you will. Go to the activities during Welcome Week that the school plans for the freshmen. Lots of people work really hard in order to find and make the opportunities that are given that week. Keep your dorm room door open, and introduce yourself to the girls on your floor, even if they never talk to you again, you never know who you will meet. Join at least one club and stick with it, it will be an amazing resume booster, if nothing else. Go through the Greek recruitment process, you meet so many people who can open so many doors for you at any moment. Go to class, you are paying for it after all. In class, get to know your professors, most of them care about your success. Those professors who care, put in the extra work, and make themselves available, if you do them the same courtesy. Lastly, have fun and in the end, have no regrets!

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I have saved over $5,000 to pay off my college debt but that will still not be enough to may off my college debt. I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships possible because scholarships are harder to earn as you get older. I also would of told myself about the degree that I am in right now, Residential Proeprty Management. If I would of knewq about it sooner, I could of apply for more schoalrships because I was eligable. I would also tell myself to keep your confidences high and dream big!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would really say really be prepared because transitioning to college is a bittersweet moment. Be prepared to face all the challenges that may hit you; mentally, socially, financially and emotionally. Be prepared to face new faces and friends; they could be either life long ones or just plain trouble so watch out and pay attention. Be prepared to really be tested by your professors; there are nice ones but thn there are the others who are hardcore and really challenge you completely. Be prepared to really study and complete your work (in a timely manner). There's no one to make you do anything and

Take some time during your summers to really think about what you would like to do as a profession. Shadow people in at least 3 different professions to help with understanding their day to day lives. Understand the money involved in the professions that you are interested in to better understand the life you would create for yourself. And dont forget to connect with your professors and advisors to help you build your network . Also, take a course on understanding your money. Without that, no profession can warrant you a monetarily successful life. With regard to school, be sure to meet with each professor one on one at the start of each term. Developing a relationship with them can really help you to staty engaged and they will remember you better. Stay true to your morals and values; those that respect that are meant to be your friends, those that do not honor that are not. Hang around people that challenge you to be a better person, that make you feel good and can be honest with you to help keep you on track.

If I went back to talk to my High school self, I would tell myself not to talk 18 credit hours my first semester, it was one class to many. I dropped the class and passed all my others. This semester I am taking the class over the remove the W on my transcript. Since I am taking 16 credit hours this semester, which is what I would tell myself do to, I now believe I will succede where I previously meet a challenge. The second thing I would tell myself would be that I need to get more involved on campus, this semester I was involved in one club. This left me alone when I was on campus, because I didn't know anyone. Being a commuter it is very difficult to meet students on campus outside of my classes, most of which are the university core requirements. The few students I have met are great friends and have helped me with studing, learning and adjusting to college life. The final thing I would tell myself is which of my text books I didn't need to buy as some of them weren't used during the semester.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself one piece of important advice. I would like to tell myself that what others think of me is not the most important thing in life. When I was in high school, I spent the majority of my time attempting to please others and fit in. Now that I am in college and have made the difficult transition from the comfort of my home, I know that it is not necessary to constantly compare myself to others and feel disappointed in myself. I know that there are more important things such as achieving good grades and finding friends who accept me for who I am. I am much more aware of what is important in life now, and I wish I had the opportunity to tell my high school self these things.

Alright Caleb listen. High came easy to you and you are going to think college is going to be the same. You aren't going to need to study, you will be able to do things last minute, and you'll still receive A's. You are completely wrong. Learn to study and start assignments earlier. It will help you out more than you know in college. Just follow my instructions and college is going to be a breeze.

Morgan, you're going to love Ball State. Although your situation with basketball won't work out, you will still be making the right decision. You will meet some awesome people, and you will get an internship for the summer of 2015 within your first two months on campus. One downside to BSU is that Muncie doesn't have a whole lot to do outside of going to parties. Make sure to stay true to who you were raised to be and you'll be fine. Before coming to college, write out a plan as far as eating and working out, because once you get to school you'll set the new record for fastest time to ever gain the freshman fifteen if you don't have a plan. Also, make a plan to do some daily devotionals on your own, because finding a church you like is not as easy as you think. The best advice I can give you is to go to the earliest orientation offered, because if you go to the last one, you'll end up with an 8 AM class every day of the week, and it will absolutely suck. Good luck buddy.

Apply for scholarships. Don't think that you're going to be okay with taking out a student loan because you won't be. You'll realize when it comes closer to time that you can't afford to be paying off a student loan after college when you haven't gotten into a well paying career. Make the most of this year, though. Spend as much time with your friends as you can because, once you move, you won't be able to see them again for a very long time. Make memories with your friends. Always talk to them and always be there for them because they are your support system.

If I could go back in time, I would tell high school senior me to start applying for scholarships before senior year starts. I would tell her that being accepted to college doesn't mean anything if you cannot afford it. What college you go to doesn't matter because it's who graduates that matters. I would tell her that your dream college costs way too much, so you should probably settle for a less expensive college. Going to your dream college is not worth the debt you'll be in because of student loans. I would tell her that your SAT and ACT scores are more important than the four years you spent in high school. That's right, those four hour tests decide what the future holds for you. I would remind her to apply for scholarships again and again because her good grades would not get her as far as she wants to go. I would tell her that scholarships are harder to find during the summer before college starts. I would tell her that college life stresses you out months before it begins, so be ready.

Dear high school self, Stop for a moment and listen. Step back, take a deep breath and just relax. Your education is incredibly important, but you won't learn all you need to learn from classes alone. Get involved, embrace the discomfort of newness, and open yourself up to the experiences in front of you. You don't have to get everything right or be on top of your game all the time. Other students are just as smart as you, if not smarter. You don't have to be the best. Give yourself space to figure out what is meaningful to you and pursue that in everything. Allow people to know you and in turn take the time to know them. College--the classes, the people, the opportunities--is going to change your life.

I would definitely tell myself not to worry about anything because everyone around me is so excited to see me transition from high school to college and all of the current and former students are so welcoming. I worry so much about money, but the counselors and professors are so encouraging. College actually doesn't suck and it's so much fun to slowly transform myself into a better student through my experiences. I would tell my high school senior self that I need to quit worrying about financial things, and just have fun and enjoy the college experience, because everything will be alright.

I would advise myself to study more then I did and put an emphesis on going to class.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would telll myself to take as many honors and AP classes as possible because the credit hours are very helpful. Credits that transfer from high school are beneficial and put you ahead of the game. Also, read as much as possible because in order to succeed in college, you need to read the chapters on the material assigned. Manage your time well because sometimes it feels like the day has gone by fast, so just manage your time wisely. Make friends who are as passionate as you in their area of study. Get to know teachers because they will help you in the future. If your not a morning person, plan your schedule accordingly. Try to get involved by joining clubs and volunteering.

I would tell myself to never forget why you want to go to school, and never surrender. You find the right college with the right program and you fight for it. No one is going to make you happy except yourself. If you want to be an astronaut or an archaeologist there is nobody telling you you can't do it except yourself. Never settle, and reach for your dreams. This is your life and your happiness and don't wait until you are in your mid twenties to continue your education, don't get stuck in a rut when you could do so much more. Its not about the money its about what makes you happy in the long run, and always remember to love yourself even when you make a mistake. "What we do in life... echoes in eternity."-Maximus (Gladiator).

If I were to go back in time and give myself advise about the college transition, I would tell myself to just calm down. When I left for college back in August, I found myself worrying way too much about what was going to happen in the next year. I was scared to leave home because of the security of my home and my parents. I was also worried about being alone and having no friends. When I got here to Ball State all the fears I had on the drive to campus left my mind. Ball State had many programs and activities the first week of school that I completely forgot about how worried I was leaving home for the first time in my life. The advice I would give my past self would be to stop worrying about the future, everything is going to be fine, and you are really going to enjoy your new life.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior; I would tell my self to get involved in campus activities. I would tell myself to talk to my instructors if I am struggling in a class because I am paying for the classes. I would tell myself to carefully consider my major to make sure I choose something that I am passionate about and will enjoy doing as a career. Lastly, I would tell myself to study hard and enjoy the experience because it goes by fast.