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I would say to my former high school senior self that you better be prepared to study your butt off in college. College is definitely not the same as high school. No one holds your hand in college and you are given the responsibility to finish all your work and to study for the tests and the exams. If you slack off, your parents will not be there to tell you to go to your room and study. But although studying is a big factor in college life, do not make studying the only factor during your time at college. Learn to balance studying with socializing and involvement in clubs and activities. Otherwise, you will have no other choice but to stay holed up in your dorm room all day watching videos on Hulu (assuming that you have done all your studying and homework). Finally, last piece of advice- have fun in college, but always have in mind that you are in college to get a degree.

I would tell myself to do as much as you feel you can, don't do more than that. People will tell you many different things and to do everything possible, but that is just other peoples' opinions. You need to do what you want. Take the classes your interested in and study something that teaches you something new everyday. I'd tell myself to be prepared for many new apportunities. You will have the chance to meet people similar to you but from completely different walks of life. Have fun! Go play sports, join clubs, invest in student council, apply for scholarships early, and stay on top of work. Explore the town or city the school is in very well. Pick a difference your comfortable with from home but always have some family close. Most importantly I'd tell myself to do what you always do, try your best. Be social, be a friend, be a professional, be apart of the community you just joined, and don't get to wrapped up in the future.

When I was a high school senior I didn't apply to many colleges, only to four CSU's. I dont regret attending Cal Poly Pomona because it was my best option of the only schools I applied to, I really like this school. The only difficulty I currently have is the commute. I take the metro lightrail and then i take the subway, form there I take the silver streak and then the 480 bus to Cal Poly Pomona. I procrastinated when it came to filing paperwork so that i could recieve my Cal Grant in time and therfore apply and pay for housing. I would tell myself to send in the papers I needed to so that my college expirince wouldn't invovle the 6 hours of commute to and from school. I would have learned a lot more about being on my own and learning to manage my time and money efficiently, maybe even be in the work-study program. So if I could talk to my former self I would tell her to get her things together and not miss out on the opportunities that were available to her.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would probably encourage myself to take as many AP classes as I can. This could save me time as well as money. Taking AP classes while you are in high school is a great opportunity to get a feel for how college courses are going to be. I would also focus more on my extracirrucular activites and making sure I get involved more during my senior year as well as when I am in college. Being involved gives you a huge heads up on being noticed more by companies you might want to work for in the future or even own. I also believe that finding who you are early on in life and knowing what you want is a great advantage. I myself did not think of what major I wanted to be in until the ending of my freshman year. If I had explored more careers while in high school I would have had a huge head start on what I really wanted to study while in college.

if i had the chance to see myself in back in my high school year i would tell myself to work harder. The classes i took for AP i would study even more to pass all nine instead of just passing one. This would have definetely helped me get more transfer credits than i do now. the passage from high school would be more easier if i did not take high school more serious. My studying ethics were not as high as they were now. Instead of just watching television as soon i got home i would tell myself to get to studying for the AP exams and chapter test for my regular classes.

Lia, stay strong. There will be people who try to bend you, people who try to break you, and people who chose to turn their back on you. Find your friends, and hold tightly to what you know. I know you never thought of yourself as a ?sorority girl?, but give Chi Omega a chance. The girls are genuinely amazing, and you will need them. There?s also not much to say about parties. Don?t waste your time on too many. They are often full of people who are lost or trying to fill a void. You?re not looking to fill a void, and you don?t need to be around that. Conquer your fears, stick to your morals, never pass up a chance to meet a new friend, set ambitious goals, and stay on top of your studies. You?re going to experience both anguish and adventure, but you will get through it no matter what. Never forget who you are or how you got to where you are now, and just wait until you find out what?s in store for you.

Assuming I can go back in time to talk to my former high school senior self, I would basically tell myself to prepare for the real world, high school is just a stepping stone for what it's really like out there. I would tell myself that if I was interested in a major to focus on it now and do some work to see if that major is what really interest me. I need to make sure that I'm going to take high school seriously, because even though the grades are not really looked at anymore, preparing yourself is what really matters and its more important for me because if I fail, I fail myself, I'm not really letting anyone down but myself. I would also teach myself the one most important thing, time management. How to balance school, work and just my life in general would be a task. If all your doing is working and hanging out, you're not going to have enough time for school. Also being involved with what the campus is doing is important and can keep you informed and help meet other people and what they are like.

College is a different but exciting place and does take getting use to. Attending the orientation is crucial and provides a large volume of useful information on how the campus works. For the first quarter you're not going to want to take too many units so that you can adapt to the college environment. Socializing and becoming active on campus is important. As everything else, there are limits though. School work always needs to be the first priority and then socializing second. Quarter systems are different in the sense that the classes cover information faster. As long as you stay on top of your work there's absolutely nothing to worry about. An activity class is also very helpful in relieving any stress that you may have. Many clubs host parties and dances, but you need to be aware of those that are appropriate and those that are not. Living on campus is a wonderful experience, but not necessary to enjoy college. The key to enjoying your time in college, while still exceeding in academics, is to find a balance between school work and socializing. This balance is different for every student, but doesn't take long to find.

If I could back in time where I was a high school senior I would tell myself, ?don?t change.? As a freshmen, I see so many people around me act as if they have just been let off of a leash. I see girls throw themselves onto men for a feeling of joy, to have a sensation of being wanted. I see these girls lose who they are at the core and become someone they believe is awe-inspiring. These freshmen girls are so reliant on attention that they will go to any extremity to find it. I watch them pounce on the first adult male that is willing to give them an ounce of flake flattery. I would tell myself, do not follow this crowd because you are your own person and not a single person in the world can make you believe otherwise. I would tell myself to continue to stay strong in my beliefs because if you are firm in what you believe, you will excel greatly in this new place of freedom. If you stay true to yourself, you will triumph.

Hey kid, its the older you. I'm just dropping by to say "GET YOUR ACT STRAIGHT!" doing absolutely nothing in your classes is not a habit to get used to. Once you get in college you can't just sit around not do your homework and then expect to get an A on a quiz or a final. You have 10 weeks to do a years worth of work. Yes, it's important to have fun, but you are having way too much of it. Soon you are gonna like it and you will think that you can take all your habits from high school to college. Trust yourself (cuz i'm the older you) i no what I am talking about. Go all out in sports and your work, only then will you have the freedom and stress free life (sorta) that you want.