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I would tell my senior in high school self to apply for more scholarships so that I could take out less loans for schooling. I would also tell myself to study harder for my tests because high school does prepare you for college, with learning about anatomy and chemistry stoichiometry. I would also remind myself that my high school teachers did know what they were talking about and were teaching us information that we would need later in life., like in college. To get through college, we need to know high school information, which will lead us ulitmately to our career.

I would tell myself to trust my instincts. I should have chosen the school I wanted to go to instead of fearing that it would be too difficult and I wouldn't know anyone there. When you enter a school as a freshman, there are hundreds of other students entering the same as you. Everyone wants to make new friends and a lot of people don't know anyone at a school until they attend it.

I would tell myself to relax and enjoy the college life. My first semester, I didn't do much. I went to class, then went back to my room. Second semester, I got more involved and started to enjoy college more. I made more friends and did better in my classes. Classes are obviously important, but it's also important to enjoy all the things made available to you in college. You'll never have this expeience again.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give my self some advice about college life and making the transition from high school to college. I would tell myslef to be more outgoing and try harder to make friends rather than just sticking with the same high school friends. I would tell myself that it's okay to step outside of my comfort zone and meet new people. This is one of the things that I had problems doing and this is why I would give myself this advise in transitioning from high school to college. I feel that this could have made a big difference in my life because now I don't have many friends from college; just a few still from high school which is okay too, but I don't have many other friends other than people that are in my classes. I wish I would have opened myself up to try to be more outgoing and to take the initiative to make more friends.

Work harder in highschool to get a better gpa to be offered more scholarships. Getting the weight of financial issues off your shoulders will allow you to spend more time on what you want to do rather then working non stop to pay for the things you have to do. Apply for every scholarship you hear about because every little bit helps more then you could imagine. Be involoved in as many organizations as possibly, you learn alot about yourself. Stay ontop of everything, definatly bring a planner. Hold yourself accountable for your grades because now more then ever they reflect your hardwork. Stay motivaed, you can't get an A on everything. GO GREEK! It will change you life in ways you never thought possible. Work hard at everything you do, and go home to vist mom and dad as much as possible.

I would tell myself that the studying habits I had in high school are not going to cut it in college. I need to find better ways to study, and do it more often. I would also have prepared myself more for how lonely I felt when I left home. It was really hard, but I made friends and eventually that lonely feeling went away.

I would tell myself that it is okay to be who you want to be. Do not be afraid to change yourself for the better. There are no consequences for improvement. I would also have told myself not to take things too seriously or else you won't have as much fun. It is important to stick to what you believe and congratulations on never caving into peer pressure and always staying true to yourself. Family is important and friends are just as important. Treat everyone the way you want them to treat you because then you will always know you offered your best to everyone. When you get stressed it is important to take a deep breath and forget the problem for a few moments, chances are your head will clear enough to find the solution and you will be happier.

Being sheltered and attending a very small, very poor Christian high school, I would tell myself that the world offers much more than my high school allowed me to believe. I was persecuted because of my religious beliefs, which differed from the school?s doctrine. It was so difficult to fathom enjoyment at any educational facility after my negative experiences throughout my high school career. So, I didn?t attend college directly out of high school, and that was a mistake. I believed my high school teacher when he told me that I would make nothing of myself, and I didn?t have the gumption to prove him wrong until I was in my early twenties. Now, I continue to prove him wrong. I have a B.S. in Biology, and I am currently a graduate student. Life hasn?t been a walk in the park. I paid my own way through college, obviously with a combination of loans and saving from various jobs before and throughout my college career. I am not that timid high school senior that didn?t believe in my inherent self worth and intelligence. I just wish that I could have found my courage sooner.

Congrats on making it to college! It was tough, but it WILL be worth it. Don't be scared. And, yes, major shopping is hard, but figure out what you think is fun and go for it. You won't regret it. Go with those gut instincts. Don't hesitate and double guess yourself because of what others say and think. Set ground rules with the roomate when you get there to avoid any trouble. Join clubs and get out there, you'll make friends. Don't sit up in your room day after day. It'll make you miserable and that's not what college is about. Sororites aren't just about parties, so at least go through recruitment and see what they are all about. Take a deep breath, look through your options, and have fun.

The advice I would give myself at this time would be to not let yourself fall behing. College is a big transition and a real wake up call. College isn't all about parties, football games, and not having any rules. You have to know how to manage your time without being told what to do by your parents. You have to learn to say "no" sometimes, and can't always stay up late. You have to study ten times more than you did in high school, and if you need help, get a tutor. College is more than just being on your own, it prepares you for the future. Everything you'll learn in college will help you the rest of your life in your future career. Take college seriously and do the best you can.

Make sure that you leave plenty of time to look at more than 2 colleges. Start the college search early. Talk to college students that you might know to get another opinion. When you take a campus visit, ask questions! Tour guides are paid to show you what the school is about - use the time to ask ANY questions you might think of. Chances are, someone else is thinking about the same thing. Narrow your college search. Visit the schools you like a second, even third time. You may find something the next time that you didn't know about the first time.

Find the college that best fits what the student wants to do as a career. If the student is undecided then look at schools that offer an interesting variety of careers to choose from. Also, look at how much tuition is and if it can be afforded. Look to see if there are many financial aid and scholarship opportunites. Look for a school that the student feels comfortable with.

The one thing I recommend that you look for is a school that has a good program for the major you're considering. If the school doesn't have a good one, you can't have the best education.

I would tell them that you need to go out and see the campus not only on a tour but also just looking around after the tour. I also think you should know what you want or have an idea of what type of college you want. Whether it be a huge school or it has the major you want. I also think that you should not be afraid to ask questions, the more you ask the more you know. To make the best of the college experience, I believe its what you make of it. If you just sit around and do nothing except go to classes then the college experience is not going to be the best it can be. Go and and meet new people, join an organization, and just talk to people.

Don't be too clingy, let the child experience things on their own for the first couple weeks. Don't call all the time. Join a club and take advantage of the many opportunities to meet other people.

I would tell them to consider a college that is diverse because it is wonderful to understand others that are different especially if you come from a place where it is not very diverse. I also would consider a college that has an excellent program that you would want to major in, and if you are undecided, make sure that you look at a college that has an excellent choice of possibilities, many that you may be interested in. Make sure that that college has excellent career interests programs that help one who is "Undecided" to find something that is good for you., and something that fits who you are. I would also say that you should look at a college who has an excellent academic reputation, as well as a great reputation for their multiculturalism and other extra-curricular activities. I would consider a college that has a campus in a decently surrounded area so you feel safe in that community as well as outside of that commmunity when you leave off campus.

When choosing the right college the first thing to do is take a visit to the campus. Getting a feel of the enviroment is very important because the school you choose is like your new home/family. Check out what kind of majors and studies the school provides and see how big the average class size is. To make the most of your college experience it is a good experience to live on campus for at least one year. Another way to make the most out of your college experience is to join a group, sport, club, or some kind of activity. It's a great way to meet new people and be involved in your school.

Going to college is one of the most important things you can ever do with your life, so choosing a university where you feel comfortable and at home is vital. Once you move in and start your school year, make sure you get involved with campus activities and groups right away. The longer you wait, the less comfortable you will be. Make sure that you choose activities that will help you grow as a person and that align with the values you want to have. Don't be afraid to make new friends. Just remember that the people you hang out should be the people that can support you and the people you want to model yourself after. You are who you hang out with and your views on life are molded by your friends. Don't stress about grades, but make sure you work hard and leave room for some fun. People are just looking for something fun to do, and you don't have to party to have fun. The most important thing you can do in college is to not just live for the moment, but to think about how your decisions will affect your future.

It is best if you have an idea of what you would like to do in life so you can choose a college that can help steer you in that direction. Once you have found some colleges that you are really interested in go and visit the campus, how you feel about the campus can be a huge part of the selection process when trying to decide which school you want to attend. After you get accepted into your chosen school participate in groups or clubs that you are interested in or that are connected to your major. Also join social groups, like at my school we have Spectrum which is a group for gays, bis, lesbians, and transgenders to hang out and have events. It is important to participate in classes but to get the best experiances you have to go outisde of class and participate in life too.

I went on about fifteen different college visits but it seemed like every time I went on a visit I always knew as soon as I walked on the campus that the school was not for me. Finally, on my last option, I went on a campus tour of Ball State University and as soon as I walked on the campus I knew automatically that this was the school for me. I would suggest for all students to always look everywhere and never to settle for a school. Never give up on your college search because you will know for sure when you find the school for you. I would suggest to the parents to never allow their kids to give up on their college search. Although at times it may be very stressful it wil be worth it in the end to see your child succeed at a school where they enjoy being at. College may be one of the most stressful, yet important decisions one may make in their lifetime. To be at a great college is to be at a college that you enjoy spending time at. If you do not enjoy the experience, you cannot succeed.