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I would tell my self to study more and not rush into stuff. College isn't easy but it is worth it. College will take a lot of studying, a lot of time, and it can be frustating but bear with it.

the advice i would give myself is to have tried harder in the ap courses so i could have gotten a 3 or better to have skipped some courses in college like english 1 that sucked and was a bit stressful because of the Pass and No Pass rate. Also the ability to work alone and manage things more independently because in college THERE IS NO ONE that leads you and helps you through it you have to know how to seek help and get through the troubles faced. One of the most important advices i would lead myself with is to always stay positive and never give up, to follow through with my education and not give up regardless of the situation one is faced with on one's everyday life.

Making the transition into college from high school was a huge step for me. I had very little guidance and had to discover many things on my own. Often I would discourage myself and miss out on opportunities because I lacked self-confidence. Although I have grown a lot since then by being an active member of the Hispanic Student Business Association and the coxswain for the novice woman’s team, I would give my senior self a piece of advice. “Believe in yourself.” There will be struggles and challenges not just in college but in life, and it is up to you to face them with an open mind, an open heart, and strong faith in yourself. If we ever want others to follow us and believe in us, we must first believe in ourselves.

If I could go back in time and give myself one piece of advice based on the experiences I have had in college so far it would be to not be afraid to ask for help. The number of times I roamed the campus looking for my classroom and showed up late because I was too shy to ask a fellow student to point me in the right direction are countless. Not being afraid to ask for help should also apply to education. Many times I was too intimidated to ask my professors for help, but I learned that they are there to help, not scold us for asking. When I was too shy to ask in front of everyone, I waited until after class or went to their office hours. By doing this, I not only got the help I needed but I was also able to form bonds with my professors. Later on I began to ask my classmates for help and I was surprised at how many questions they had as well. Asking classmates for help has led to many strong friendships that I have maintained outside of the classroom.

High-school is not a joke! You may be laughing and skipping classes now but when your grade point average is too low for scholarships don’t laugh. You may get offend by what I’m saying but I’m you from the future. The actions I did when I was you have truly affected my college life in a negative way. Therefore, I thought I should come back to the past and try to alter the future by telling you to take school seriously. The motto you have that school is “Pointless” should be removed from your thought process. Education is Key! I struggled to get scholarships because of my academic performance in high school and my SAT scores were low. I also struggled first semester because I did not know the basics that were taught in high-school because I copied other people answered. Stop being a dummy and learn how to do the work on your own. I’m not going to nag you to death but hopefully when I get back to the future it will be alter and I would not be face with the same struggles. Education is the own way to "Success".

If I could give my high school-self advice based on my experience in college, I would tell myself to make more of an effort to be outgoing and sociable with my peers. I am a bit of an introvert and find it hard to share how I feel with others let alone have a meaningful conversation with them. During my first year of college I kept mostly to myself and focused on studying rather than the social aspect of college. I was fine with this lifestyle until I began my second year where I found myself longing for more meaningful relationships. Therefore, if I could go back in time and tell my younger self to do something differently, I would encourage myself to join more clubs and extracurricular activities to meet more people and make friends. I now realize that it’s absolutely essential for me to learn how to communicate with others because it’s a major part of a career in the art industry. And because of the state the economy is in, it is more important than ever to have a good network in order to get a job. So go make more friends younger self!

Advice that I would give to myself as a highschool senior concerning the transition into college and the life of a college student, I would say learn to manage your time wisely and explore. As a freshman in college I have learned that one of the best things to do when I got here was to explore the campus, meet new people, and explore the interests you have in terms of academics. In highschool you are not given the freedom to truly pick what you want to take in terms of classes, but in college "the sky is the limit". Currently right now although I am a pre-business major, I am taking music classes and next semester I intend on taking Madarin Chinese and Film. In terms of time management, that is a key skill that is necessary in the college life. For me, I have to manage going to classes, doing homework, going to the gym, eating, and many other activities throughout my day. In order for me to complete them all and have some time to myself, I use the time I have in my day wisely.

There is but only one advice I could give to me: Get a job. Tuition went up by 18{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} (after accepting, mind you), and being short on cash is a terrible feeling. Going day to day wondering how you are going to pay off the tuition is a complete nightmare. That is the only thing I can advise myself on - getting a job. My past self has done an excellent job at building cultural knowledge and social skills. The only thing left is an economic backing. So to me, get a job. Darn you.

The advice I would give myself would be to not slack off as much because it affects how hard you have to work in college. The better you do in high school the easier it will be for you to maintain a schedule that allows you to get your school work done while still being able to have a social life. Don't look at senior year as a slack off year, join clubs and get involved as much as you can, the more experience you have in different aspects the easier it will be to decide on a major that you truely love. Also, STOP putting off applying for scholarships! You're gonna need the help no matter how much you think you make as a waitress, it's not enough, trust me. One last thing, talk to your advisors about your schedule wasting a year on the wrong classes is not thrilling at all.

Stop worrying so much! As a high school senior, it is easy to stress out about a new school, new friends, new schedules, and new everything. College is a lot easier than it seems: most classes only meet twice a week, so students have the option of stacking classes and going to multiple classes two days a week, or spread them out and go a little bit each day. College is definitely different, but in a way it is easier; professors let you write and say what you want and your ideas count for much more than they did in high school. Best of all, grades are nowhere near as important here. Of course it is important to pass classes and have a good GPA, but there is no stress at all. The most important thing in college is that you learn something from a class, not that you pass it. Finally, the freedom to learn what you want!