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if i were to go back and talk to myself as a senior i would tell him two things. One, always think before you make any huge decisions that can effect your college career. Two: never give up on your goal, if you got this far push your self to your peak never be satisfied with less then you can accomplish.

The first thing that I would tell myself is that I need to make sure that this is what I want to do. And then I would tell myself that the key to success in college is attending class regularly. I have learned that if you attend class regularly and do all of your homework you will pass the class. I say this because, there isnt a teacher out there who wants to deliberatly fail a student, and if a teacher sees that you attend class regularly and do all of your homework, it shows that the student is trying. Most teachers know that every student isnt going to grasp all the information that is being taught, so to see that a student is really trying and giving effort, you will never fail a class. Teachers want the student to succeed jus as much as the student. I would also tell myself, even though graduating ieems like a long time away, remain patient. Write a set of short term goals to reach your ultimate goal of graduationg. And that would help because you have a list of things accomplished, in order for your goal to be met.

If I were to go back to highschool I don't believe I would give myself advice. I think that everyone needs to learn lessons on thier own and college is a great way to do so. It gives you many choices, some good and some bad, but you are the one who decides which path to take. I feel like I would be cheating myself of an oppurtnity to grow by telling myself to beaware of this or dont do that. I would just reassure myself that it is worth the experience and that everything will be fine.

Elizabeth, before you start college, please heed to the advice I am about to give you. I want you to take a deep breath and relax during the transition process. I know how overwhelming the college transition can become, but remember, thousands of college graduates have gone through the process, and they all survived the transition. I want to give you some valuable information about college life and I hope my knowledge will help you succeed. Do not procrastinate on your studies! College professors may not remind you when your next test is scheduled, or when your ten page paper is assigned. It is the students' responsibility to check the class syllabus and know when all assignments are due. Please remind yourself to check your syllabus and do not wait until the last minute to write your final thesis on Evolution the night before the deadline. Time management is essential. When your studies are organized, college life is easier. Remember education is a privilege; you need to earn your education. Stay focused on your studies and you will succeed!

Being completely sure of who you need to be and what you will have to do in the future does not have to be decided now. However, what does need to be done is to truly stop and evaluate what is the most important thing in life. From that point on, it will be clear as to what needs to be done day by day in order to achieve an accomplishment far beyond the expected. If I could go back I would tell myself that looking at the big picture of life is so important. Meaning, every thing I do should not be driven by what is happening now, but what will be happening in the future and the best thing I could do is hold tightly to integrity of character. Work hard each day but do not miss the chance to laugh and enjoy the moment. Understand the importance of perseverance but do not forget to take the time to rest. If I could go back I would remind myself that life is a blink of an eye and that every opportunity should be taken to work hard, enjoy people, and see that the world is bigger than myself.

If I was able to go back in time to when I was a high chool senior I would tell myself to try harder and really push myself in high school. It may not feel like it now, but good grades are equal money in college. As a student who is paying for my own eduaction, every dollar counts. I wish I had spent more hours tracking down scholarships and raising my GPA. I completely understand the feeling of senioritis (that I experienced even as a junior!). Common symptoms include, lack of study time, coming to class empty handed, ditching or leaving early, laying your head on the desk to "visualize" the lecture, and note passing. I experienced this all, and I know wish I had been in class more and going to my teachers for help. Now I reap the consequences, as debt and student loans pile up in front of me every semester. If I had truly applied myslef I would have earned the President's Scholarship and much more financial aid through my school and private orginizations!

When making the transition from high school to college, remember to be yourself! A lot of students go into college and dive into the orientation week, which I highly recommend, but one thing I noticed was many people put on masks. They thought of college as a fresh start, which it can be, but many people were trying to pretend they were someone they really weren't. My advice is when you're starting at a new school, stay true to yourself and your values/beliefs while enjoying making new friends and becoming accustomed to the new school. Have fun and get involved, but surround yourself with good friends and don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved!

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, there would be many things I would tell myself knowing what I now know about college life and the difficult transition that awaited me. I would descibe how hard it will be to live very far away from my family and all my friends. I would need to understand how trying it will be to not be able to physically be around those I love most and how I will be thrust completely into a new environment. But at the same time, this new experience will not be completely unbearable. I will learn incredible new things, make wonderful friends, and have amazing adventures. I would also tell myself of the amount of homework and studying I will be faced with. This new challenge will be unlike anything I've faced before and I will have to apply myself so much more than high school because things will no longer just come naturally for me anymore. The main thought I would express to myself though, would be to not be as scared but to look forward to the wonderful, new circumstances that are before me.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I would also have been more conservative with my money, because it goes fast when I do not have an income. I would have saved more money and not spent my graduation money so carelessly. I also should have worked harder this summer to have more of an income. I would tell myself to consider my family and the price of the college a little bit more. I was really homesick the first semester and missed my family greatly. I also have questioned why I came to California and why I am spending so much money. I have enjoyed the school more this semester, but last semester I was frustrated about why I chose this school. I should have applied to more schools so I could have had a larger selection. I applied five places and wish I had applied to a few more. I would have told myself to have lower expectations, because sometimes the experience is not all I thought it was going to be. Sometimes I am alone in my dorm room and thats not fun. I would not change much else though.

In order for one to succeed in college he or she must prepare for the grueling task at hand. On the practical side of things, one must learn to do laundry, construct extremely basic food dishes, practice getting minimal amounts of sleep, perform basic cleaning operations, and etcetera. Besides being without one's mother, a new college student must be prepared to work hard. High school is a breeze compared to the conditions of college. Highschool is similar to juggling one ball in contrast to college where one must juggle seven objects, namely razor-sharp knives. However, college is not just four years of pure study and a lack of sleep. One must prepare for the extraordinary aquaintances he or she will make over those four or so years. Do NOT be afraid to make new friends. It is these friends that will influence the rest of one's life. Ultimately, however, one must be ready to be catapulted into a new life.