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If I had to describe my senior year in one word it would be without a doubt, MIT. My place in the sun. My everything. I was deadest on going. Any other school was not even an option. I applied early, got deferred, got waitlisted, and then got waitlisted again (I didn?t even know that was possible). And then MIT said no. I had sent them a postcard, every single day I was on the waitlist. But they said no. And I was crushed. I stopped doing everything I had once loved. I didn?t run. But once at BU, that all changed. I realized that MIT wasn?t the only option, it wasn?t all that great. I liked BU. The people were interesting to talk to. They were funny, smart, and kind. I was in love all over again. So, if I could go back in time, I?d tell myself to stop being a melodramatic teenager, get over yourself, tell MIT you don?t even want to be on the waitlist, stop writing postcards, go for a run, enjoy your senior year, plan a senior prank, tell your girlfriend you love her, live life.

Honestly, if I were given the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior. I would tell myself to study harder. I lament constantly that I didn't prepare more for my AP exams or even that I didn't take more of them. There are so many interesting courses at university that I have the opportunity to take but not the time, because I need to take care of my general requirements first. I look at my parents who own their catering company and I watch their struggle and realize how lucky I am to still be in college. These are the best four or however many years I'm going to have and I want to take full advantage of them.

Let it all flow. Everything turns out awesome!

Don't feel like you have to fit in and find best friends immediately. Feel it out first. Try out some clubs, go to some meetings, talk to people in class, go to dinner with you floor. Step outside the box, try new things. This is your time to figure out the person you want to be so try everything first! Be open to getting to know everyone you meet, and decide who you click with and who you don't. You can have casual friends you only talk to in class, it's okay. You'll find true good friends, but sometimes it takes time. It's hard, but don't get sad if it doesn't happen right away. It may seem like it's only you, but that's untrue. You will eventually find your true friends, and all the sadness and uncertainty will be worth it in the end!

Really consider the size, location and your major program at different universities. I would advise myself to make the best of whatever place I ended up at and really seek out more resources and take advantage of more opportunities (internships, conferences, talks, etc). Also, I would advise myself to engage and really be diligent and disciplined about my studies because the benefits from having good grades is enormous

If I could go back and speak to myself when I was a high school senior, I would let myself know that moving far away from home is the perfect thing to do for myself. I have learned a lot about who I am and this is only because I am growing up and learning how to deal without the accustomed things. The transistion between high school and college life will not be that different. Yes, you will be moving half way across the country, but the key is to contact those who you miss as often as possible so it doesn't seem that you are too far away.

I would tell myself not to go into the Pre-Med program because it will cause my GPA to suffer and I will not be able to get into the Film program that I love so much. I would tell myself to work harder and not wait til last minute to do my work. I would tell myself to keep an open mind and be more outgoing.

Do not stress too much about the transition from high school to college. You mature greatly in the simple process of becoming a college student-- graduating high school, and registering at a college. If you think you can do it, you can. Even though you are living on your own and are becoming an adult, colleges offer tons of help in any area you can think of. If you are ever worried about something, there is always someone close by to help you out.

I would have been more conscientious about the amount of money it costs to go to school. I would have told myself more about what actually happens when you take out student loans for 4 years, and the possibility of applying to a different school that may have offered me more money. I would have also told myself to not be so shy! And just go out there and do everything I ever wanted to do.

Advice I would give myself is to prioritize my time better by keeping a schedule of what I should be doing each day, turn off the TV, do not eat so much even though the meals are buffet style, to always have back up for documents on the laptop, and to enjoy the city. I would get a printer because it is costly to get assignments printed in college. Another advice is to communicate with roommate early so that it won't be so difficult later on. Finally, always have enough cash on hand so that when there is an emergency, I would be ready. To always have a balance in life between academics and social activities.

Don't underestimate how much more work college requires for the same grades you got in highschool with less effort. Don't get lazy or discouraged, reach out to all of the resources BU provides and to your classmates- they all want to help you. Get involved with all the different school activities but don't let them take over your time to study. Also, go to your professor's office hours! They may seem scary when they're lecturing, but they're thrilled when you come to see them and ask questions, so don't hesitate! They'll end up being such a good resource for doing well in classes. Don't be nervous about the size of BU, it really is pretty small once you get there, especially with everyone willing to point you in the right direction if you get confused. Take advantage of living in the city- there's so much to do in Boston, so don't get stuck on campus!

Well, If I went back to high school, I would change my department to be linguistic to make me life happy because I love english language. I will try my best. I would like to tell myself that ....If you think that thing is right, do it and don't worry about anything and be strong to complaint of someone. Do the thing that you like..do not follow other people. Don't be afraid the way that you never have been to. Don't be angry with people who always insult you...try to prove yourself that you can do it. If you do the thing that has a lot of friction or just follow other people, you will never reach to your goal because it's not yourself. The last thing, don't forget to take care your heart too.

College is not what you're expecting. Your roommate will not be your best friend and you won't have time to go out every night. Yet Boston is so much more than you imagine. The city is beautiful, yes, but it's breathtaking at moments, and the transformation through seasons is spectcular. Don't forget to visit your professors during office hours, they appreciate it when their students take initiative. Plus, get rid of the shyness! You will meet someone new every day and you will answer the same questions many times, but you will also make great friends who will always stand beside you. There will be times when you will feel like you chose the wrong major or the wrong school, but it is only because great things don't come easy. Sometimes you won't do as well as you expected, and at other times you'll be pleasantly surprised, but through it all, stay true to your work ethic and never, ever give up. There are hundreds of great clubs at BU. Don't forget to check the events calendar, because there are amazing events almost every night that you don't want to miss!

I would advise my high school self to not worry as much. I focused a lot of attention on doing everything I possibly could, academicly and in my extra activities. I wish I would have realized that I did not need to do everything, but only the things that I was passionate about. I also wish that I would not have put so much emphasis on the application process. I applied to a lot of schools, and it would have been better to narrow my search before applying, instead of applying to all the schools that seemed interesting to me. It would have been less pressure and I would still have ended up in the same place, equally as happy.

Dont be afraid to open up when you first move into college, as that is the key to making friends and getting established within the school.

Try to pick a school that you like, and not just one your parents will approve of. Also try to think beyond college. While it might be fun to go to one school, it might be better for job placement after school to go to a different place. You're going to enjoy yourself wherever you go, so choose with academics in mind.

Get ready to work harder than you ever have and don't overwhelm yourself with work. Take the easiest classes, not the most interesting, as the A is important. Anything really interesting or useful will not be found in a class under a 300 level.

If I had the chance to go back in time, and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to relax. The application process was the most stressful time of my entire high school career. I found myself doubting my academic performance and extracurriculars, wondering if I was good enough for any of these schools I was applying to. I know that this happens to many high school seniors, and it detracts from arguably the most fun year of high school. If I could turn back time, I would sit myself down, offer myself a glass of lemonade, turn on a little soft rock in the background, and calmly explain to myself that no matter what school I get into, my options are still open. I was under the impression that the school and program I get into would determine the next four years of my life. I know now that most schools have a diverse enough curriculum, that I could end up content no matter where I went. This information, offered to me, by myself, would have proved invaluable during the application process.

Follow your gut instinct, and don't enter college declared as anything. Apply to more than just big-city schools.

to make sure you start work and do the reading from day 1, as a first bad semester is not a good way to start. and also to learn from other peoples mistakes in your freshmen year as everyone makes them and take the range of what people do wrong like late assingments and getting caught drunk by BU or worse. and try to have as much fun but remember when alcohol or when you are doing something you shouldnt you need to realise the consequences if you get caught. You need to deciede if the 10 minutes of fun would be worth it for the trouble after.