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I would encourage myself to study harder and learn proper study habits. Plan to earn money during the summer do not work during the school year. Make friends but do not let them distract you from the reason you are at college - to learn not play. Be sure to choose a major that will be of benefit to you in the future, not just what your friends are choosing. Ask for help from the professors as soon as you need it, do not wait, they will help you. They want you to succeed.

Dear high school senior self, I’ve learned a thing or two recently that I wish I could inform you of. Here they are:Do your work. Senior year is fun, I get it, but you can’t spend your entire senior year goofing around and doing the bare minimum. In college, you actually need to invest time into earning your A’s. Get used to working hard on assignments before you have to pay for them. Ask questions. You are about to enter a whole new world. Don’t be afraid to ask “stupid” questions to the people who have already been through it. The wisdom they have can only help you on your endeavor. Stay in the moment.You will miss home. You will miss what your life was like before college. Don’t dwell on the past for too long, though. There is a whole new adventure waiting for you in this chapter of life. HAVE FUN!Your life is going to get chaotic, but everything that happens will make you into a stronger, more independent person. Don’t be afraid to have fun. After all, college is supposed to be the experience of a lifetime!

In order to properly choose a collegiate path, you must be intentional with discovering what your heart truly desires to pursuit. This being the case, I want you to actively pursuit cultural activities outside of your normal incubator; listen to music of different genres, go to art galleries and be inspired by various artists, find different restaurants and landscapes that suit your personality. Obviously this process is not concrete for all but these are just practical ways to understand your own aspirations. Once aspirations become more clear, it is then viable to begin looking for schools that will help you meet the goals you might have. It is vital to remember that often times a major may not have a direct corelation with your goals. However, it is better to gain a concrete skill through school rather than gaining an arbitrary major that will not help you become financially dependent. When it comes to choosing a college and major, you must look beyond prestige and you must often times stifle your passions. Pursue a school and degree that will give you a concrete skill which will in turn give you resources to purue your true interests in the future.

The best advice I would give myself would be to explore scholarship options. As a senior in high school I always thought that I couldn’t get a scholarship because my parents made too much money. If I could go back I would make myself go into the financial aid office or on the internet because there are several scholarship opportunities that aren’t based entirely off of household income. Other advice that I would give myself is to go into the councilors’ office and talk to them about what classes are required because I spent my first year in college taking classes that weren’t necessary and could have easily fallen really behind on coursework.

Assuming I could go back in time to talk to myself, knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself tips about how, in my opinion, to be more successful in school. One tip I would tell my self is to strictly take my math, science and engineering classes first. I would tell myself this because for me, as an engineering major, those classes are the classes that are most difficult to schedule. Generally the higher the level of difficulty for a class, the fewer classes they provide at the school. One example of this is that generally, or at least at the school I attended, calc I has more class options than calc II does. Another reason I would do this is because sometimes they do not offer certain classes during certain semesters. one example of this is that at my school would have chem I during both the fall and spring semesters meanwhile would only offer chem II during the spring semester. finally, the other piece of information I would provide for myself is tips for higher level math skills such as for calc II and III.

If I was to go back in time I would have difinitley told myself to take my Senior year seriously and apply for as many scholarships as I could. I would have told myself to push hard until I was at the end of my high school career. Although, being at a 2-year college is nothing bad, I wish I could have recieved that advice so I could have gone straight to a 4-year college. With scholarships, it is always to recieve money to pay off your tuition and your books. Sometimes I now have to pull money out of my own pocket to pay for the books I need. If I would have known how much books actually cost, I think I would have applied earlier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about the transition to college, I would tell myself to make sure that I take classes where I will actually learn, and also to not give up on working out. There are some classes where they are easy and you know you can float on by and get the good grade, but it is important not to always take those classes. They end up hurting more in the future when you are expected to remember things from that class but you never actually learned it. Second it is important to not give up on working out since it was something I loved in high school. Once you get into the swing of things in college and working out is not part of it it is very hard to get back into. This only hurts, because you lose everything that you worked for so hard. Adjusting is not always the easeist but it is really possible if you stick with it and make sure you have your priorities straight.

As a student I have struggled, learned, excelled, seen new things, new people, and learned to cope with many stressful situations. Life is a challenge that causes people to grow in order to reach full potential. I believe in challenging myself physically and mentally. It takes both determination and perseverance to achieve great measures. To become who you want to be, you should lead by example by being prompt, attentive, respectful, and by working to improve your intellectual potential and your community. To do this it is essential that you are determined to achieve with firmness of purpose, and have a persistent course of action especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. With the attributes of determination with perseverance you will be able to be be seen as the prestigious student who against all odds, valued the learning process with goals in which you exceeded while being prompt, attentive, respectful, and by working to improve your intellectual potential to ultimately improve the lives of others and in turn, your own.

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to follow my own dreams, and make no compromise for anybody's approval. As a high school senior I was really passionate about Art and Education, but I came from a religious background. I went to two Christian colleges without even visiting the campus first. I end up hating my whole experience, and now I'm seeking to transfer. I ended up meeting a lot of great people, but I was still left knowing that this wasn't "me", and I felt as though I didn't belong. So now, I'm back to pursuing something and somewhere I really wanted to be and a good career choice for my future. So I would tell myself as a high school to always be you. Don't let the pressures of life break you down, but build you up into a stronger woman. Always when looking a college, visit the campus, be patient , and do research about the school before I make an erupt decision to transfer. If drawing and teaching kids makes you happy, do it and don’t let anything one stop you.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Enjoy time spent with friends in the dorms. Don't worry about getting everything done all the time. Become more involved on campus. Don't be afraid to try something new. Stand up for yourself. Breakdowns are okay, but after it's over move on with what has to get done. Learn from your mistakes, and your roommates' mistakes. Actually read for class. Don't fall asleep during class - you're paying way too much to nap it away. It's going to be whatever YOU decide to make it- so make it good!

Now that you are leaving high school, the games are over! It's now time to stop trying to fit in with the popular groups and become your own person. Just focus on you and your future. Once you put yourself first and find out everything about yourself, the friends you have always wanted will come in time. The decisions you make in college will shape your future. Be as sensible as possible. Try to make the best choices for your life and the family you will have. And remember that when it comes to school, every point matters. The juvenile days are over and it's time to grow up! Grab life by the horns and give everything in life your best shot! Don't give up and the success will pay off. Set out goals to accomplish and go after them. You will inherit an amazing new confidence in your self and your abilities when you have reached your dreams. Keeping an attitude of persistance and faith will lead you further than you could have ever imagine!

Although I would not change a thing about my past because it has taken me to where I am now, I would have a large list of advice for myself as a high school senior. At the time, all I wanted was out: out of school, out of the house, out of my own life. Looking back, I wasted a lot of time thinking about what could be better in my life, rather than just making it better. Most importantly, I would have told myself to work harder, and be harder on myself. I was often critical of my work, but not very serious about it. Now that I have had to work even harder to complete the past three years of college, I would have liked to have known that if I worked hard then, my work would be easier now.

Trevor, you may not know this now but in the future you are going to have a passion for education that you have not had for anything else. You will constantly be thinking about education and dreaming of the days you get to help students learn. Having said this here is a tip: the test is not everything! Just because you got a grade on a test (high or low) does not mean you know anything or nothing about a subject. This is because a test cannot accurately gauge things of substance and of utmost importance (i.e. your thoughts). So, start reading, processing, unpack ideas, and the thing of the utmost importance, start thinking. Do not be content with surface level thinking and living anymore; you need to dig deeper into topics with your thoughts. You have a creative mind, use it as best you can to study and learn. The world is in a dire state right now and education is the key; you never know in the future we could use that education to change the world.

My first year of college taught me life lessons. College experiences taught me what to do or not do and made me a better student. My name is Ruthie Biglefthand, I’m 22 years old, and currently full time student to get my A.A. degree. I have a two year old daughter. I believe that everyone deserves an education. College helped me be independent, responsible, and to strive for my dream. I learned how to be a better student by attending classes, studying and keeping grades up. Striving for dreams can be hard but I’m not giving up, only keep going. I was raised with the importance of education so attending college is important to my family and I. Attending college is valuable to me because I learn something new every day, and get closer to my dream. Having an education is important in other ways such as giving my daughter what I never got. I know education is important because without education it’s hard to get a good job. When I become a veterinarian I will help my community. Therefore I will do what I have to in order to be successful in college.

I have gained a sense of independence from my college experience. Basically, I have learned how to transfer from the awkward stage of adolescence to adulthood. It sounds simple, but learning to keep a schedule, manage your time, and wash your own dirty clothes can really transform a person. I've also been challeneged spiritually to mature in my relationship with God by becoming more selfless and understanding that I demonstrate my love for God best when I love the people around me. This may mean being patient with a flippant professor or choosing to set aside my homework in order to comfort a friend who is hurting at the moment. My college experience has also challenged me to think about why I even attend a university. All the debt I'm accumulating right now wouldn't be worth it if my motive was to get a job in order to wrack up cash and die with a load of useless possessions. I've realized that the only worthwhile motive for attending a university is to gain a set of knowledge, skills, and values that would prepare me to serve Jesus in society as a professionally competent person of character.

I have had a great college experience. Attending Mt.San Antonio has given me the chance to grow as an individual. I have learned many different things and have been able to apply them to my everyday life. Although when I graduated from high school I did not plan on attending any school I was working at a local pizza hut and did not have in mind to attend college one because I never applied to any and two because I was not interested. One day I woke up and realized life was passing me by and I had to take charge in life, it did not take long for me to realize it, which was a good thing. I started taking courses at the college that gave me the experience I needed to move on to a better job. It is because of my college experience that I now work in the Pomona Unified School District as a severely handicapped instructional aide. This is where I am able to apply all the knowledge and skills I have aquirred. Due to these advantages from being in college it has opened my eyes to keep continuing my college endevors.

I have grown in my appreciation of different ethinicities and cultures since at PBU. The cultural diversity does that. I have grown in my appreciation of the arts, including paintings, architecture, sculptures, music (yes, including opera), and photography since at PBU. The school and location right near historical Philadelphia with the art museum has done that. I have grown in my acceptance and love of all people since at PBU. The diversity of backgrounds and stories has done that. I have grown in my self-discipline, work ethic, time management and determination since at PBU. Balancing classes, chorale, other musical endeavors, being a captain on the basketball team, and being an RA has helped me with this. I understand people better, and I understand how to work with people better. I know how to assess a situation and find a solution to a problem that is effective, efficient and pleasing to myself as well as whatever team that I am working with. I have grown in my leadership and communication skills. PBU has taught me so much about understanding and acceptance, leadership and drive, and most importantly, care, compassion, and love for all people since being at the school.

I live with seven family members because of this horrible economic stressor we are all involved in. My mom just claimed bankruptcy, only one person in our household has a job, and we are losing our house by the end of summer because none of us can afford it. So with that being said, all of my family members (including my mom and I) have to find a place to live with three dogs and two unemployment checks. We have been desperately looking for jobs to support ourselves but the economy is not really helping. I say all this because this is the main reason why I am going to school - security. I don't want to end up like the rest of my family members. I want to be able to take care of myself and help out those in need. I think this would be a life-saver. Thank you for your time.

I have gotten a renewed sense of what a college education should be. Instead of just preparing for the chosen job I want, my college experience is helping me to face whatever will hit me once I graduate. I will not just be educated in one field of expertise, but I will be educated in a core content area and specialize in one field of expertise. I have learned how to live a Christian life outside of my tiny bubble of church family members, and I now know how to live a Christian life and minister to others using the love of God.

As a high school senior I was very scattered as far as what I wanted to do in regards to college. I did not apply to any school until almost March and did not start investigating scholarships until after that. If I could, I would tell myself to start sooner and be open to alternate routes. To not narrow in on one school or program of study right away, but rather look into multiple ways of acheiving my educational goals.