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I am one of my mothers first and only child to go to college. The experience in college is wonderful and it leaves me with so much opprotunity. Its great for me to attend because i would love to have a higher education then just a high school diploma.

Looking back ointhe decision I have made about about college I would tell myself to go with my first mind and go to Baylor Univeristy. However I would warn myself to not get my hopes up too much about the difference in people., because people never change and you run into the same types of people everywhere. I would also tell myself to do just a little more studying to get that extra .25 points needed to get my GPA to where it needs to be.

Looking back now all I can say is that I am glad something clicked in my head to prepare myself for college; however, there are many things that I would have never thought about. Given the chance to talk to myself about the preperations and transitions to college, I would have to run through a list to get it al down. One of the biggest things that I would have told myself is to work hard and study a little bit more for the I.B. and A.P. tests that are coming up. Being in the classes helps tremendously in the fact that I am well prepared for the workload of the college classes, but I needed to apply myself more during high school. It was great that I worked in these classes and set a strong foundation. One thing I would do different is take classes at a community college during the summer. This would have helped me a little bit more with the transition, but it would have greatly effected my study habits, as well as the extra time I will have to invest in basic classes now. Remember P^6 Prior preperation prevents piss poor performance.

First off, I would tell myself that making the transition to college life certainly wasn't easy, but it wasn't impossible either. Being away from my family was very hard. However, I eventually learned to adjust and now I don't get as upset about missing my family. I would also tell myself to have apply for more scholarships, because tuition is getting increasingly expensive. Applying for scholarships is important! I would tell myself that studying in high school is different from studying in college. The workload is different, harder, and the professors lecture a lot quicker. I would tell myself to always read assigned chapters before that day's lecture so that you can get the most out of the lecture. Procrastination is also something that will only get worse for you in college, so make sure to stay on top of your assignments. Getting a job and internship opportunities are always good for your future career. Lastly, I would tell myself that even though college isn't easy, it's worth the experience, where you will have many stressful times, good times, as well as meet friends that will stick with you the rest of your life.

If I was able to go back in time with the knowledge I currently have, I would motivate myself to strive to be the best person all-around in my academic, personal, and spritual life. Although, I did do very well in high school, I could have done better which would have set me up to be more successful in college. I would tell myself not to settle on being average and that by getting jump started on the right mindset and work ethic, although more difficult, will be fruitful when furthering my education and cultivating relationships. It is important to gain and develop those skills early on so it will be second nature. By setting goals for yourself in all aspects of your life you will constantly be reminded of where you want to go and who you want to be. To lose sight of your goals is to lose sight of something which all your effort was directed to. Then what is your purpose?

There's a lot that i would tell my high school senior self if i had the chance. For one, senior year is the time that most students choose to slack off, especially after you start getting accepted into colleges. If i could go back in time, i would tell myself that's the exact opposite of what you should be doing. That should be the time that you start preparing and sharpening your skills for the demaning courses of colleges. If you give in to senioritis and take a break, add in summer vacation and it becomes that much more difficult to do well in the first semester of college. I believe that is a major reason why many students' worst semester is their first one. Also i wouldn't have let myself quit from volunteering in the hospital, there is so much i could have gotten out of it if i had been more dedicated and willing to do more than the bare minimum.

There is something about dreams that give every day meaning. A dream is a constant reminder of what?s out there waiting for us through hard work. As a child I dreamed of becoming many things but as I grew older and gained knowledge of the meaning of ?reality?, dreams became nothing more than a distant thought. Now as a college freshman I have learned a valuable lesson, to never stop dreaming because, from dreaming comes achieving. As a high school senior I forgot to dream and I also forgot what it takes to conquer those dreams. If I could go back and talk to that girl who knew she wanted something from life but wasn?t sure exactly what that was, I would tell her that what she truly wanted was to dream. I would tell her to dream of becoming a lawyer, a Congresswomen, and much more. Though, in order to achieve all those dreams she needed to have the passion and the determination to put in many hours in reading, studying, and learning from life. Most importantly, I would tell her to believe in herself and to do everything in her hands to achieve her dreams.

College is so much more different than high school is, and although many people told me that, I did not believe it. You are really on your own for the first time in your life and whatever decisions you make will affect you for the rest of your life. I would have told myself to take dual credit classes in order to ensure that my credits would transfer for the school. I would also tell myself to enjoy myself more because college is not always fun and games.

I would say to that don't worry about college life, there will be time for fun and time to work. I know that life may seem stressful now but don't worry it does get easier in college. Make sure to go to all you classes, and pay attention to any details about deadlines on assignments. The reason is because nothing is worse than to take a zero on a grade that you could easily have gotten a hundred on. I mean if the teacher is giving you a piece of cake don't just let it sit there and spoil, take that cake and eat it up. I say this don't worry about the move to a different city to a completely different place. Right now you are a seed, given some light , water and the freedom to grow I know that you can blossom into an incredibly strong, resilient, enduring tree. All you need is time and the space to grow, so go on and flee to where your heart calls you to go. Only there will you be able to discover your true potential and unleash to the world.

I would go back in high school and save every penny and purchase some CDs with reasonable interest! I thought I was cutting corners back then, but it was not enough. I would have worn the same clothes everyday and saved the meager amount I spent on clothes for college. After having to get $10,000 worth of loans, work 3 minimum wage jobs, and get no help from my family, I would have taken another job in the summer and saved it al l I really wish I had known about earning interest on lump sums in cds. After taking Precal for Business Students, I know what I'm going to do next summer. I do not regret anything that I have done, but had I known that I wasn't going to receive any scholarships this year, I would have better prepaired myself by simply saving.

Study real hard learn to talk and ask alot of questions. Live each day like you have no one else in the world to help you so you can make the right choices. Always treat people like you want to be treated.

The first thing I would tell myself would be to get a good summer job. Financial instability is a horrible burden to have on top of a tough course load. I would also suggest taking scholarships a lot more seriously. Every little bit helps more than I could have even fathomed. Other than that I wouldn't have changed anything. I would have only reminded myself, "When times get tough don't ever give up. As long as you have faith nothing will be impossible. When God shuts one door, he always opens a window. This is just the beginning. Don't fret over the little things." All in all I would just tell me to be myself and remember God is in control.

You need to take advantage of all dual-credit opportunities. If there is anyway that you can get credit for college in regular high school classes, DO IT! Make sure that you push yourself harder; don't just be content with being top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, strive to be higher because it WILL make finding and receiving scholarships much easier. Also, do every single scholarship that you find in the Career Center. Being lazy is just something you enjoy short term, but not having to pay for college bills ten years after graduation is a long term pleasure. When you are not invited to some parties or your friends begin to act weird, do not take it personal, you will find much better friends down the road. Spend more time with your siblings and grandparents. Sure you think hanging out with the family at home is sufficient, but take Tori and Hunter to do things that they want to do. Believe me, you will be much closer. Nana and Papa burst with pride over you, so remind them constantly of your love for them. Visit them more now because they will repay the favor for you when you need it most.

High school is a learning experience. Grow from what you've learned, and don't worry about what other people think, or what other people want for you. Your successes are just as important as your failures, and you should not be overly hard on yourself. Remember what is important to you, and focus on your goals. Don't worry with the minutiae, and remember that you ARE beautiful inside and out. Yes, the high school drama does go away and the cliques break apart. But in the end there will always be immature people. It will be hard to leave home and deal with being independent. People will challenge your ideas, but this can lead you to learn more about yourself than you ever knew. Diversity is the only true thing we all have in commone, and these difference will bring many wonderful things. Just like Christopher Robin says to Pooh: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

I would tell myself to take high school classes seriously to lay a good foundation for the challenging classes in college. If I could've done high school again I would apply myself more because I've had to take calculus again in college because I thought a C was good enough. I also would get involved in clubs and try to become a club officer just to make my resume look good, gain leadership skills, and open up more opportunities for scholarships. I would also tell myself that college work is more challenging and stressful, therefore, it is imperative that good study skills are learned and that one be very practical. I would also spend alot of time applying for scholarships because college is very expensive.

I would inform myself to not slack off because although college isn't that much different than college, there is definitely a difference in the workloads. Without efficient studying and time management techniques, it will be nearly impossible to keep up with all the work. I would also tell myself to join more organizations, instead of allowing varsity basketball to take up all my time. Being involved with more organizations in high school can somewhat prepare you to be a part of organizations in college. The final thing I would tell myself is talk to more people that have been to college and completed it. Being around or talking to people that have finished college, would, for one thing, diminish the insurmountable feeling that comes when just starting freshman year. It, also, would help me to anticipate what to expect about college life academically, emotionally, and socially.

As a senior, my hunt for a potential university was heavily swayed by the aesthetics of the institutions I visited, with little consideration in the way of universities' distinct student bodies. While it stands to reason that larger universities' student populations encompass a broad sample of people, it has also become increasingly apparent that many universities attract a distinct type of individual. At the time, impressive reputations, mammoth columns, elaborate landscaping, and grandiose architecture precluded my potential formation of well-rounded concepts of the establishments I considered. In this light, if I could talk to myself as a high school senior approaching the new-found independence of college life, I would urge myself to take a step back in making such huge decision - considering not only the facade presented, but the company I would like to keep. And once that decision was made, I would give fair warning that the fleeting summer spanning the high school-college transition passes without warning, so it's wise to take a deep breath and enjoy what every moment will have to offer in the coming months.

If I could go back in time and tell my high school senior self about the transition to college, I'm not sure if I would say anything more than make the decision from your heart and stick to it. The transition to college from high school has been more difficult than I expected, and I have faced a lot of tough things that I didn't expect to face. I could easily say that I would go back and tell myself to choose another school where more of my friends would be attending, or to be sure to know exactly what major to choose before registering for classes. The truth is though, that no matter how hard those challenges were to get through, God put them in my life for a reason, and I can honestly say that I have learned important things about who I am and who I want to be from each challenge. So my answer to the question is that I would say nothing; no warnings or rules. I would say follow your heart, because every experience, no matter how difficult or painful, allows you to grow in ways that are purposeful and extremely meaningful.

Okay Caitlin, listen up...I need you to know that beauty is only a tool you use to express yourself, not a prison in which you have to meet a standard that was set too high in the first place! The world, and especially college, can be shallow, confusing, and a source of stress when it comes to beauty and how you look on the outside. So here's the scoop...the hollow standard that convinces you beauty can make you a better person or change your life goes way back into history to damsels in distress and knights in shining armor. But it's just plain false. There are as many ways to be beautiful and feel beautiful as there are girls on the globe. Outer beauty is skin-deep. It's your tool to say what your want about yourself , but what's really important is tucked deep down inside of you, Caitlin. It's who you really are! Take time to look deep within yourself. Truly discover who you are so that no one else tries to tell you who you are. Unwrap the bow on the package that holds your gifts and give thanks for YOU!

My senior year was full of anxiety and doubt. I wondered where in he world was the rightplace for me . I ha no idea what I wanted to study or even really what I wanted to do with my life. Today, I look back and almost laugh at myself. Baylor was the right decision. Here, I am surounded by people of faith that I can depend on to help me draw closer to Christ and to push me to do my best. I love environmental science. It was a fun and interesting field of study that will have a heavy impact on the world, and it will also help me in my goal to be a missionary. My senior year, I was worried. It would have made life so much easier if I could go back and tell myself that Baylor was the place for me.