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I would just tell myself to think about the future. not to worry about partying or friends or social issuses along those lines. one of the biggest struggles is figuring out what you want to do once you are out of college. Inorder to figure out what type of carreer you want, you need to reflect on the type of person you want to become and set your sights accordingly

I would tell myself to better apply myself and to apply for any and every scholarship availaible because college is not cheap.

I would reassure myself that it is a good thing to choose the school that will help you succeed in your career of choice. Don't ever think that you should go to the same school as your friends. Also, I would tell myself to take advantage of scholarships, especially if you are wanting to attend an out of state college/ university. The prices are really expensive. I know that I was really nervous about how hard the work would be in college, but if you are trying your best in high school and pushing yourself to get good grades, you will do just fine in college. One more thing I would say is that it isn't so bad starting out at a college, and then transfering to a university. It is a nice and easy transition. It's better to work your way up from the bottom and succeed, then start at the top and fail.

If I could talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself that I'm in for a wild ride. College is a lot more work than high school and losing your steam simply isn't allowed. In highschool you go to class because you are required to, in college it's because you make yourself. Do not let that freedom get the best of you. Running out of steam is really not an option here. What helps not running out of steam? Having plans and goals! Decide what you want your grade report to look like, and achieve that. Also helpful is taking classes that actually interest you out of the GE courses. The ones you don't care about are much harder to pass because they're boring. Keep track of everything you need to do, it'll keep you on track because life is up to you now, not your parents or teachers. It's your responsibility to make sure you know what you're doing and to budget your time, effort, and money. With all that said, don't worry about friends, they'll come and go, just worry about you.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to save as much money as possibe. I would tell my self that it is ok to be my self. I would tell my self not to take cetain classes.

Dear Self, Please finish your high school education well.

My advice to myself would be come in prepared and get ready to go to work. It's not the same as when you were in high school when you have your mom and dad do everything for you. You have to take care of business yourself, and study ten times more than you did in high school. Dont let your friends hold you back, because your going to have to go out and be on your own. You will then make your life-long friends. Also don't be so shy, your going to have to speak up, and don't be afraid to ask questions or for help.

I would tell myself to focus more on my studies then on my athletics. I would have worked harder to get better grades for more scholarships. I would have found work sooner so I could have a little bit of help paying for it. College is not as scary as high school but it is where you need to work harder than before. I would have told myself to work harder to prepare myself for the future. The grades in high school weren't just for getting into college's but it was also so that I would have the knowledge and advance myself furthure in my education.

If given the opportunity to go back to my senior year, I would tell myself to be a little more practical. Rather than wasting valuable time as a Dance major, I would advise myself to jump right in to what I am doing now. Currently I am a Fashion Merchandise Marketing major at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and I have never been happier. Also, if I would have been able to give this advise back in my senior year, I would have been a graduate by now with a full time job. I really wish I could go back and change some of my decisions.

I feel if i could go back the only thing i would change is to be more involved with school. I wish i would of not taking the time I had in high school for granted. I should have looked more into college then because taking advantage of that free time to look for the right path for me was not a good decision on my part. I ended up taking time off to work and if i would of just got right into college right after high school i could be done with a lot of college and maybe have a better understanding in what I want to be. So, if i could go back I would definitley take more time out in school and take advabtages of the opportunitys that where offered to me.

If I had the chance to give myself advise, I would say, "Shut up, Liz! You are done joking about selling newspapers on the side of the road after graduation! Go to college, and go right into nursing, you will end up there anyway! You can have a carreer by the time you are 23, instead of struggling to pay bills for the next ten years. Take advantage of any kind of program that will help you pay for school. Don't be afraid to get student loans. Learn how to study, you will need it! Read your books, otherwise, why buy them for your classes? Dont forget to take the fun classes like choir and photography, you will love them. Apply for every scholarship you qualify for, even if it is only a couple hundred bucks. Trust me, when your classmate gets handed a check for $500 right in front of you, you will kick yourself for not applying. You are smarter than you think you are, and you can do anything you put your mind to. It's going to be hard, but it will be so totally worth it. And when graduation comes, you better walk!"

I would tell myself that college is everything I like about school without all the things I hate about school. For example, you pick your own classes according to classes that fit your schedule. Theres no bell that rings meaning you have 5 minutes to get to class; theres no hallway moniter to give you detention. You have choices on what you want to take according to what your interested in. Teachers talk to you like grown up. If you want to go out to lunch with someone that you met on campus, you can leave on your own free will. Basically, you get to learn in an environment that promotes learning.

I would tell my self to have the focus and iron will needed to complete school. Work hard and save all of your money for school and enjoy my time there. Dedicate your self to finishing your goals.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a lot to say to myself. I would tell myself to get my butt in gear because I need to train myself for college. There is no room for slacking off in college so that I should start now and learn to concentrate and work hard at everything that I do. I would also tell myself to work hard to get good grades and better my education. Spend less time with friends and stay home and spend more time doing homework and studying.

Nicole, I know it seems like a good idea now to take easy class to "adjust" to college life...don't! Start taking classes you need now then you can look at classes that are a little easier. What you need to do is take classes that will challege you, classes that pertain to your major--which is going to be Nursing--and stick to the schedule of classes that are required for that major. Whaterver you do; don't take the 'easy' classes expecting an easy 'A'.

i would tell myself it is the way to make your life better. i did not go when i was just out of school and it is so different from high school...to maie it easier i think you should just sign up and not be scared and go...it is fun and easy and once you are there and doing it, you will feel so proud of yourself for the accomplishments you have made it will be worth it all...it is so fun and a great way to meet people and get connections in the field you are studying so once you do get done, most schools or depts in schools will help you get jobs or at least refer you to someone in the field you studied and help you get work...as for making the transistion...it is not that hard...i went from not going to school for 30 years to going back a couple of years ago..my lilfe has changed so much for the better for me and my kiids and it has only just begun...me having an education has made my kids wnat one as well...our life will be sweet

Get through High School and look forward for College. College life is much funner, and more interesting than high school since you can choose the classes that pertain to your interest or major. You can get more money for learning and getting educated in what you enjoy doing.

I would tell myself that I could do whatever I put my mind to and that I am smarter than I think I am. I also would tell myself to apply for scholarships even if I thought I was not quite eligible for them. I had an opportunity to apply for a chemistry scholarship when I was a senior in high school but I was so down on myself and didn't believe I could not be smart enough for chemistry that I let the opportunity pass. Now that I am a chemistry major, I can't help wishing that I had taken the leap and applied for that scholarship. If I had thought I was smart enough to be a chemist I would have graduated college much sooner than I am going to now. One more piece of advice I would give myself is to taught to the professor if I needed something clarified, I don't need to have all the answers right away. That is a lesson that took me a long time to learn.