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I would say, "Stephanie, save up the money you are earning at work, and study hard so that you will excell at BYUI. Don't go out with to many guys and don't goof off."

First of all I would immediately start by talking to an acedemic advisor to go through details of what classes are needed. No one wants to spend more time than they have to in school. I would also pursue as many scholarship opportunities as possible. My first two years I would try extremely hard to receive a 4.0 since those are the easiest 4 semesters. This allows scholarships to be more abundant and for the later classes to have a smaller impact on actual cumulative GPA. I would also suggest to the high school seniors to apply to a large amount of schools to give them a wide variety of opportunities.

Katie, Don't stress so much over the application process. Apply yourself in college just as you have in high school and it will be a breeze to switch over. Don't take classes before ten in the morning. For some reason in college you don't go to bed at a decent hour even when you intend to. Don't try to rush yourself by overloading with classes and a busy social life. Don't let something as silly as a guy keep you from going to class. Sure you are living on your own now and making your own choices more than you did at home, that doesn't have to be a scary thing. Trust yourself, you will make the right decisions for yourself. Don't give up on a class because the first week makes it look too hard, you can do it. But overall relax and enjoy college. Its a new and exciting chapter in your life, have fun with it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself three main things. First, it is important to have a career goal. A lot of time and money can be wasted if you are constanly changing your major. Try to figure out your interests while you are in high school and find a career that matches those interests. Once you have that goal, work hard to achieve it! Second, when you are in college, stay on top of your assignments. Procastination can be the biggest mistake you will make. Try to do your reading assignments the day that you receive them. If you stay on top of your reading then you will have time to review concepts from the reading before the test. Third, try to get the most out of your college experience. Attend your classes, take good notes, speak with your professor if you are struggling, participate in class lectures, and do your homework. College is a wonderful opportunity! Do not take that opportunity for granted. Learn as much as possible and you will never regret attending college.

If I could go back in time, I would make sure to tell myself to loosen up. My first few weeks at school were scary and frustrating, but I know now that the people around me love me and they want my college experience to be fun, as well as their own experience. I really feel that people miss out on the opportunities schools offer because they are too afraid to step out of their box. I would make sure to remind myself that everyone on this campus either is or has gown through a similar process, but they are just people and I need to let them be just that. I would make sure to tell myself to never back down form any opportunity becuase of what someone else might think of me. It is then that the greatest learning experiences are often missed. Lastly, I would tell myself to never miss out on a good mentor, and to make sure I am always reminding my family how much I love them and how grateful I am to them. I have found all of these things to be true from my own personal experiences!

If I could go back and talk to myself, I would definitly tell myself to take more college-credit classes that my high school offered. Having a headstart with even just a few credits can really make a huge difference. I would also tell myself to take advantage of scholarship opportunities that my high school offered. Every little bit counts and makes a difference, college is expensive!!

Do not slack off. Remember why you are in school, and develop good study habits. Involve yourself in extra-curricular activities - do NOT be a stick in the mud and a loner. Oh, and take college seriously - it's expensive, so apply for all the scholarships, grants, and financial opportunities you can find. You will not regret the efforts you take in that department later. Also, don't spend your money on things you won't use. Think about things before you buy them, because it's no fun at all to have to tote huge amounts of things from place to place. Most of it never gets used, anyway. To sum it all up, be wise!

I would tell myself to look harder for more scholarship opportunities so I could have money to spare. I would also tell myself to seriously look for a full-time job the summer before I left for college, also bringing in more money. I would also stress the importance of getting advice on setting up a schedule that would ensure you graduate in as little time as possible. I would also suggest deciding on a specific major and minor so you don't have to decide within the first few semesters. I would suggest planning a detailed budget so you know how much money will be needed for rent, how much will be needed for groceries and other such necessities, and how much money you have to spend on clothing, movies, eating out, and other such things. College is expensive and the amount of money you have and earn will greatly determine what you are able to do.

If I could go back in time and give my high school senior self advice I would tell myself that it's okay to not know exactly what you want to study when you start school, take some classes in areas that interest you and then decide. I would also tell myslef to relax and just to have fun, go out on a limb and make new friends, talk to the person in the seat next to you it's okay, you might make a great new friend. Take a chance on getting your heart broken a time or two, it will mend in time and you will find new relationship oppertunities. I would also tell myslef to be very careful with finances and to save as much as possible becasue it's harder when your savings run out and you have to rely on loans. The last thing I would tell myself would be to trust my instincts, and to listen to my heart especially on the big issues.

I would tell myself that I need to outline on a sheet of paper activities that I like, and what brings me joy. From there, list the subjects in school that you liked, and another list of potential careers that would appeal to me. From there, to narrow down as to what exact field I would choose major in. The best time is during these years, where you make life long friends, savor memories of your youth and focus on what you'd like to do with the rest of your life. It is important to follow your heart, not stress too much about what parents expect of you, but set goals of what you want to accomplish. If you do this, you will succeed, goal oriented, happy, and will use this time to your benefit that you will reflect on for the rest of your life.

I would look my past self in the face and say, "Juelaine Noa. You need to put yourself out there and get involved. Don't hold back and learn how to juggle studying and a social life." To have a social life in college, you need to e willing to meet new people and put yourself out there. I feel if I were more involved in high school like with student counsel and all, I would be more likely to get more involve in college and be able to meet more people. Also, I would be able to learn new skills and talents. With being so active, it's hard to keep up with school work and keeping the grades up. Being able to keep track of so many different things is a skill that I wish I would have learned a long time ago. High school would have been the perfect opportunity.

First off, you are truly about to enter into the best years of your life! There is so much more to life outside high school. The drama in your life right now is so miniscule and will mean absolutely nothing later. So, instead of holding grudges and being a part of the drama that happens, brush it off, and be happy. Also, I know senioritis has hit; however, keep pushing along, concentrating on all of your school work, no matter how unimportant it may seem to you. Even though some assignments won't change your grade, they will help you prepare for the upcoming college experience. You won't regret it, trust me. Try to become more organized, and learn how to break your bad habit of procrastination. If you do not learn these skills, college will eat you alive! Most importantly, make the most of your college experience! Make new friends, be yourself, and try your hardest, and you will truly love your new home.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment..." -Ralph Waldo Emerson I would tell myself to just remember what's really important in life, and it's not really my high school classmates that I won't see very much after I graduate. I would tell myself to be confident, and to put myself out there to help others. I would also tell myself that I can do it and to not stress so much, to just be strong and a good example for others.

Hey Chantelle ? it?s me . . . or you . . . or however you want to think about it. Listen, I know you are making some big decisions right now, and I want to give you a little bit of 'from-the-future' advice. I know you are nervous about going to college, and I know you sometimes wonder if college is really right for you; trust me, it?s worth it! College will provide you with so many opportunities to stretch and change who you are. You have to remember to be open to the idea of being changed. It?s incredible the difference education can make in your life. Knowledge will expand who you are; it will make you into a better person than you ever thought possible. I want to encourage you to be involved in as many activities as you can manage and enjoy (without jeopardizing your school work, GPA, and all of that). Attending college is like the beginning of the whole world opening to you. So, relax, go with the flow, make as many friends as you can, learn as much as you can, and have fun!

Well as a senior in high school i did not take the best classes to prepare myself for college level courses. I chose to take only what i had to in order to graduate from high school. I would tell myself to take a higher level of classes to better educate and prepare myself for college. I would most definitley tell myself to go to class! It was a big transition for me to have to go to every class every day even when i did not feel like it. It would of made my desire to go to my college courses alot easier. Other than that i would say thats pretty much it.

"Don't be afraid and don't be shy. When you see something that you are interested in or want to do, DO IT! You have as much right as anyone else to be heard and to have things your way. There is no reason to cower in the back of the class or to sit at home on the computer alone. Go out and do things. Be willing to take chances and experience everything. "

Don't worry Caryssa! College life is still life, make the most of it everyday. It is a bit more challenging than what you are used to but you always like a challenge right? It is not going to be easy but it will be worth it in the end! This is what I would advise you to do, take things seriously and work hard. That doesn't mean that you have to stop having fun that is part of the college experience. Try to find a balance in all aspects of life and no matter what happens finish what you start. If there is just one thing I want you to remember it is to "never never never give up" Winston Churchill. There are many people (including yourself) that are counting on you. Don't give up on them Caryssa. You can do it... so do it!

I would tell myself to keep the bigger goal in mind and keep my sights on the future. At first, I thought that college was not that important, and so I went mostly because I just wanted the praise of the world. I slowly began to realize the I was not getting an education to help myself and make money, but to help those around me. I was getting an education to help my future family, community members, and those in my chosen profession. Now, I realize that my attitude was not that right one when I first started. I would tell myself to stop my selfish thinking and remember that world can benefit from what I am learning in class and that people in my future will be depending on me to help them and if I can't because I did not take a class seriously, then I missed the reason for why we are here on this earth, which is to help and love those around us.

I would give the advice of getting in the habit of reading the required material. I would also say that they need to start deciding what is really important so they can maximize their time in the best possible way.

Hi 18-year old Whitney! Don't worry about school, it's better than anything you have ever done so far in life. You will have some amazing professors that will teach you many valuables lessons. Although living with 5 other girls in a 3-bedroom apartment sounds chaotic it is so rewarding. You meet tons of friends in your classes, apartment complex, and at church. Don't be afraid to let people see your personality, be the fun-loving girl that you only let family see. Trust me, everyone will love your wit, charm, and terrific outlook on life! Don't get distracted by the social life! I'm not kidding. Put school first, you are investing four years of your life and quite a bit of money into this education. Take it seriously. Get involved and get to know other students within the teaching program. You will be more confident in teaching if you know your classmates. And finally, don't take a single day for granted. This part of life goes by quickly, so learn as much as you can! One more thing, take fun classes along with the required ones.