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Hi, me. You're not going to believe this, but you survive the first year at Baylor. Be careful, though. The years go by fast, and you can't afford to miss out on life on campus. You like keeping to yourself, but you need to get out there and make some close friends. Get to know the other girls in your dorm. Patch things up with your roommate. Go out with friends on the weekend. Explore every floor of the library. Run through the fountain on a cold day. Study harder, practice more. And don't bring so much stuff into your dorm. You don't have room for it, and you don't need it. Above all, enjoy your life on campus. Just a few short years, and it's over.

The advice I would give myself would be to stop procrastinating. Procrastinating in college in a lot harder in high school, and will be reflected through your grades at the end of the semester. Procrastination in college also leads to late night, which means lack of sleep. The lack of sleep, will hinder your performance in class, especially if it is an important lecture you need to listen to.

time is really money dont waste it ....

Going back in time, I would advise myself to look into the the school I was going to and make sure it was a fit for what I wanted. I didn't research schools much before I went because I assumed I would go to the same school as my parents. However, I got there and did not enjoy it as much as they did. I ended up transfering to a defferent school and really liking it. Therefore, I would make sure my past self knew to research different schools and even visit some. Besides that, I think I was properly prepared for the transition into college.

Dear High School Tyler, I am so proud of you! Throughout high school, you did an excellent job of getting good grades, studying and having an active social life. Sadly, maintaining those things will not be that easy in college. It's very important that you start studying as soon as you get your books (I'm serious. Stop frowning; it gets better!). If you are prepared in the beginning, you will be ready to party because you'll have created a system that allows you to study a little at a time. That is a big lesson to learn: doing work in bits is much more beneficial than trying to do a bunch of work at once. Another important thing to remember is to focus on the big assignment like essays and tests. Quizzes and homework are important, but being prepared for the major assignments is critical. Also, start saving your money now, because college is extremely expensive, especially if you're going to party...and stay awake for studying. Finally, whatever happens, remember that if you've done your best, you're in good shape. love, College Tyler

I wish I would have been a harder worker in high-school and focused more time on academic and extra-curriculur activities. I regret never pursuing many activities such as choir, and swimmming to the full extant of my abilities, so i always felt that I cheated myself out of something more. Also, due to mediocre academics my available scholarship options were very slim, so I had to take out a large amount of money in loans to pay for my college tuition. However, I am glad I can now see the true benefits and changes hard work has made in my life, so that I can look on the failures of my past and understand that now.

do what you want to do. don't worry about who is watching or what others think. be yourself. be free. don't change for others, only to better yourself. always put god first and eveything else will fall in line, i promise. it really is better to love and lose than to never love at all, trust me. ask questions! study! do the hmwk! get a job! say what you mean and mean what you say. stop being so afraid of eveybody else. write poetry! share it! perform it! there's always someone that can relate. be more open as a matter of fact because there's always someone who either is going through or has gone through something similar. remember you are never alone. and only god can judge you.

You should have practiced your violin more during your high school days. This is a crucial time for you to learn as much as you can so that you are able to apply to schools and have them want you to be there. Meaning that they will do whatever it takes to get you into their school. This would solve a lot of your financial problems that you will have in the future. It is also important for you as a senior to start applying for as many scholarships as you can during your high school years. College scholarship applications tend to be more competative and harder to obtain. Make sure that you stay organized. Organization is key in college because it helps you stay on top of things. Finally, be sure to keep in communication with your family. They understand that you are constantly busy with your workload, but a 5 minute phone call won't hurt you.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would have definitely adviced myself to take dual credit courses while in high school to get some credit out of the way and to remember that it is an adjustment that we all have to go through. I find it to be very beneficial to come into college with credits that you have already taken in high school. It gives you a chance to get ahead and excel at a faster rate. Also, making the transition to college is a big step and it requires you to adjust certin aspects of your life. Thankfully, my transition to college was a smooth and easy process, I just had to remember that I was on my own and to have discipline. That is the most important piece of advice I can give. Discipline is key because without it one will not succeed in college.

Dear me, As you make the transition from being a senior in high school to a freshman in college, you may feel a sudden fear take over you. You'll begin to ask yourself, "How will I pay for college?", "How will I be able to handle my school work, my social life, and a job?" and many other questions of that nature. So I say to you, do not worry. College is not that bad. Classes will be tough, your course work will be hard, but you'll manage. You're 12 years in school have prepared you for this next step. Do not become lazy and let yourself fall behind when it comes to studying because it will come back and bite you when exams come around. Don't be afraid to interact with other people. They're very friendly and can make life a bit easier with friends around. Don't stress yourself with the knowledge that you have to pass your classes, stress will only inhibit your learning. Finally, don't be afraid to stop studying and have a little fun with your friends. It's the only thing that will keep you sane.

You need to start looking at every possible career for yourself and find out what you will need to get into the career that interest you most. Pay attention to everything you learn now because you will see it again in college. First, you will be tested to see if you are ready for college courses and you will need to know this basic information before entering. It is great to have friends in high school but you will make more friends in college that have similar interests as you do and so don't worry if you don't keep in touch with everyone you hang with in high school. As you prepare for college, don't be afraid to ask for help. There are many things that you will not be able to figure out without help. attendingcollege needs to be your number one priority when graduating from high school so that you are fully prepared for it.

Key words: community service. It allows you an immediate connection to new people and the community. It is important not to become completely focused on yourself in college; this experience is about learning how to interact with the world, so don't cut yourself off from others.

As a high school student, I took mostly everything for granted. The home-cooked meals, the conversations in the car with my parents, and spending time with my friends seemed like nothing special. Although college life is great, these things do not happen every day. After all the excitement of beginning freshman year wore off, I found myself missing everything I left behind. I never appreciated everything I had at home. One of the things I took for granted was school. I looked at is as something I had to go through in order to succeed in life. I had an excellent high school with teachers who really wanted their students to succeed. However, I did the minimum amount of work in order to get by. Had I taken advantage of these opportunities in high school, there would have been a much smoother transition from high school academics to much more challenging college academics. I would have told myself to give my parents an extra hug, to thank my mom for the meals she prepares every night, and to take my academics seriously. I would have not lived a minute without showing gratitude to those who want me to succeed.

Figure out why you are doing what you want to do. If you have an answer, then pursue it. Don't wait until you are halfway through your college career before determining whether or not your major is for you, because of the financial cost.

The advice I would give myself would be, to quit being so naive and thinking that I know everything. To Fill out as many scholarships as possible, college is not cheap. Also some advice I would give myself would be to try harder, just because I got accepted to the school of my choice does not mean my grades don't matter (what I mean by that is, I got accepted into my school in november, and from then on I didn't care how my grades looked). Come to college with your "head in the game" everything else can wait. And last but not least, Develop a Relationship with God, and talk to him about your calling in life.

I would stay focused all through high school and continue to develop good study habits. I would be realistic about what I want to major in and what I would be successful in as far as a career choice. I would do more research on colleges, financial aid available and majors to study. I don't feel that I studied enough as a senior and this hurt me when I started my freshman year in college. I also didn't look at a variety of schools. I'm happy with Baylor but it's very expensive. I should have pursued more scholarship opportunities to receive as much financial aid as possible.

You have made mistakes and will continue to, but college life is that time for you to grow. You will love and live, so don't slow down or get bummed out. The people you will meet will help shape your life. Not to worry, you will fall in love with your future major and degree, though it never entered your mind that you would be doing it. Freshman year is going to be hard and difficult, and throughout those, you will look back and say you are glad everything happened because you are now so much stronger. Persevere through that and search for who you are. Baylor will allow you to find yourself and bring out who you truly are. For it is the place to BU.

I would say to just keep doing what I'm doing. My high school prepared me very well for the college experience. I would say to value the academics that I was obtaining and to take advantage of that fact to the fullest extent. I would also so to be prepared to have work at being social. That having friends and getting involved in good organizations will not just happen, but I have to be proactive about it. Also, not to let the academic side of college become my only focus. I need to learn that there is value in social interaction, especially outside of class. The closest friends that I would have do not come from classes all the time, unlike high school, so I need to make a conscious effort to met people and hang out with them. Overall, I would say to stay in it and just persevere.

Learn how to study effectively in high school, even if you do not have to study in high school. Take some college courses to prepare yourself, and start thinking about a career and research it far in advance.

I would tell myself that I should apply to more than one university and to make sure that the one I choose is the one I really want to be at, to make sure my career can successfully be obtained at that university, and to make sure I feel comfortable there. I would tell myself to get better grades, and to study more so that freshman year won't be as hard.