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I would tell myself to go in completely focused on school work. Don't second guess myself and be confident. I would also tell myself to not be so wrapped up in my boyfriend. Stay social and have fun.

Don't be scared. The risks that you might have to take are going to be well worth it in the future. Your fate is not set in stone; don't let it be.

Don't worry about the change. You'll adjust. You just have to muddle through it. Don't let fear of change stop you from making the right decision about choosing a college.

I would definitely tell myslef to start looking for schools earlier than I did. I don't think I would change much of anything. The decisions I made were set and I am still very happy with my choice, for what I was majoring in. Going into college I was sure of what I wanted to do, which was personal traning and business. Since I have changed my major to physical therapy, my school does not have a graduate program for it. Thus, I have to choose another school for my grad work. I would rather stay where I am at, but I'll have to go somewhere else. Although my school have a Pre-Physical therapy program, I wish they also have a graduate program. Therefore, I do not know what I would tell myself except to really try to figure out what I want be when I grow up and choosing a good school for that program.

I would tell myself to get involved and make friends early. These are the best years of your life and go at with all you got. It is extremely important to work hard and stay focused on your future. I would tell myself to use my time wisely and work from 8-5 everday just like a job and then have my evenings and weekends for me time. I would say to stay organized and on top of your studies early in the semester. It is important to sit up front in the class and get to know your professors early in the semester. Attend office hours if you need help and go to the study sessions they will help you! If you do these things during the week you will be able to socialize and have a good time on the weekends. It is important to make the most of the next four years and get your moneys worth! Manage your money and try to keep your debt as little as possible when you graduate in order to give yourself a good start in life.

If i could go back in time i would tell my self to relax and enjoy my last year of high school. i would tell me how much I am going to miss it and regret wasting it worrying so much. I would say that every freshmen there is in the same boat, dont be scared. We are all beginning this journey together. I would also tell me to work harder to get scholarships because many go untaken and if you put the effort out you have a better chance then if you just sit around feeling sorry for yourself!

Try harder. Those would be the only two words I would say to myself if I had the chance to go back in time. While I was in High School, I took a lot for granted and never thought about the bigger picture. I would tell myself to focus on my grades, focus more on studying, and focus on doing the best I could. I have an amazing dream of becoming a special education teacher and I should not have let that slip away. I have sense gotten back on track and I couldn't be more proud of myself.

Save as much money as you can and be very careful about getting student loans. Work hard, study harder, apply for all the schoalships you can, and never give up.

Be yourself. You can handle anything you set your mind too! Don't forget to eat healthy and get plenty of sleep! Hang in there kiddo!

If I were able to return in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition between college and high school is not very difficult. College feels completely like home, a safe place to learn and grow as a student, and a person. I would also reassure myself that there are no main worries; it is effortless to gain new friends, and my selected major is perfectly fitting. The experiences in college, balanced between amazing and awful, will leave an everlasting effect on life, which will alternatively change me as a person for the better. For the first time, I will feel as if I truly belong. I would assure myself that Ball State is the right choice.

If I could go back in time to give my high school self some advice about college life and the transition I would be making, I would emphasize how important it is to get involved and not to be afraid of stepping out of my comfort zone. Going to college is a time you can just start over, where no one knows you or your history. College is not going to determine your friends for you, it is for soley you to decide. I would also advise that you stick to your values and morals, because unlike high school, there isn't a teacher or principle around every corner making sure you're not breaking any rules. In college you can do practically whatever you want and this the area where students will sink or swim. You must be able to rely on yourself and not your parents or professors. Overall advice will only get you so far. The best way you can learn is by doing and that's exactly what the college experience will give you

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would convince myself not to worry about things like clothes and the popular kids. Whats really important is preparing yourself for the next big step in your life, because that's what college is. Kids should know that college is where you find yourself. It's where you realize that the things you thought could end the world, are tiny little factors; and what is really important is using the resources your school provides to become the best person you can, and to be proud of that person. Transitioning to college life gives you the chance to do and be what makes you happy, because the old outside influences are no longer there. You can surround yourself with whom you feel comfortable, and activities that create a fun atmosphere. College life is about preparing yourself for the real world, by using the things you have learned to make the best of your future life and career.

The only advice I could have given myself and I have given my younger sister is that high school is nothing like college from the studying, schoolwork, work load, and social life. I honestly would not have tried as hard as I did in high school. I remember nothing from high school and quite honestly the classes are not similar at all. Just work to get by in high school and study because in college you will waste your life away studying.

I would tell myself that I am not there to socialiaze all the time. Although there is time set aside for this, the main focus has to be on school. I would tell myself that studying is very important. It isn't like high school where you can get by without reading or doing the assignments. It is very important to read and go to class to get good grades. Without good grades you will not graduate with a good GPA and not have as many opportunities as you could of had if you focused more on academics.

If took myself back as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be that freshman year makes or breaks you for your entire four years in college. Freshman year determines your stability throughout the years to come. Another advice I would've given my self is to network. Networking is a must in college. It's not necessarily what you know but who you know. This leads to getting involved. Getting involved in some sort of organization will allow your years in college be a little less stressful. One last advice would be to balance out my priorities and my social life. Time management is the major key to survival in college.

In high school I would have probably took more college level classes that would count as credits to a certain university, as a start to get my feet wet into a college course. I would have also chose to job shadow somebody in the industry i wanted to go into. I would have done that because i would want to get an idea of what they do on an average work day. Even though i did get good grades in high school i probably would have pay attention a little bit more and strived a little bit more in my studies as well. I also would have participated more in high school extra curricular activites, outside of baseball and football, meaning getting into student government a little more. Another thing i would have done was declare my college earlier, I wasn't for sure what college to go to because at the time i was so into baseball and trying to get on a college team. One thing i would have said to myself when i was on the verge of graduating was do not procrastinate where you are going you are getting an excellent education anywhere you go.

I would tell myself to prepare more for the future and not to procrastinate with assignments, classes, and work. Also I would advise myself not to go out to parties every weekend and spend more time studying and becoming better invovled with extracurricular activities. By running for executive board member positions I would learn about responsiblity, leadership, and decision making. Although I am a very social person and am invovled with numerous activities there is always more that I can do to be a better member of that organization. Another helpful tip I would give myself is to push for my articles in the school's newspaper and magazine. Seeing as how my major would be journalism I want all the clips I can get for my porfolio.

Make friends. Don't be too shy to ask people to hang out. Be yourself, and have fun.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell myselft to look around at other colleges. While, I'm completely happy at my current college it would not have hurt to look at other colleges to see what they offer. I would also tell myself to go ahead and trust my insticts on the major that I want and not what everyone expects me to do. Remember your career choice is for you not the people around you.

I would advise myself to try not to procastinate because it would make college life so much more enjoyable. Also, I would tell myself to just be yourself. It's okay not to follow the crowd, do what you love and you will enjoy your experience more. It's okay to not have a plan right away because things always change that's how life is.