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If I were to go back in time and give myself advice regarding college transition I would just say to apply for more scholarships on time and save more money just in case the scholarships don't follow through. I would say academically, stay on track. But you will never know when college tuition will increase. So, save a little money here and there just in case for a rainy tuition day.

The advise I would give myself as a high school senior about to begin college would first be not to be afraid of a new environment. The new environment of college is a completely different from one of that in high school but this new environment will bring to you new paths and opportunities. Unlike high school teachers, college professors are very helpful and truely care about you. Professors will take the time to help you understand what you cannot comprehend. Indeed college will be ten times more challenging then high school but it is nothing out of this world. College is a new environment that will allow you to grow as a person and most importantly you will become an independent thinker. Therefore do not be afraid only new and exciting adventures await you.

The advice that i would give to myself if i was a high school senior is; not to marry without finishing school an getting an education. It is hard now days to be a single parent for 3 children and continue an education. It would be best for me if i would have finished my career before having children. I would be enrolling to college more faster and do full time to finish fast my career. I would aslo advise myself to think that education is my high priority and not having fun with friends wastin time.

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To use the counseling services, to take school one day at a time and to get organized. To spend more time making friends that I thought were interesting and to care less about what others thought about me. Also, to develop specific goals and work toward achieving them rather than thinking that the future was so far away.

I would tell myself to make sure I am making enough time for myself with all the things I am involved in. I tend to invest so much in other people and don't leave time for myself. I would also put in place better study habits and get into study groups. Its hard for me to read the textbook. I just never comprehend when I read. I would get help from the career center and counseling center much sooner than I have in the past. If you deal with a problem soon after it surfaces, its just better for everyone. I would also go and get massages at the health center more frequently. I always feel so much better after and they are really relaxing. Eating and sleep are very important. I would make it more of a habit to get between 6-8 hours of sleep a night so that I can properly function. And above all else I would make sure to have fun. I would go out every so often and let loose from all the stress.

The advice that i would give myself as a high school senior is that I would tell myself to enjoy my experience and to make the best of what is given to me. To find a good Club and or Organization that will help me get to know people so that I can break away from my shyness. If that does happen to not let myself get influenced by them and to keep myself focused on what is importantwhich is my education. but above all to experience college life to the fullest.

college is a huge transition for people. most people go to college not knowing what to expect of themselves as well as others, to even have an idea of sitting in the classroom listening to the professor lectures on a random topic, that actually correlates to this society on what college really is. some people believe that going to college is about getting away from your parents and do illegal things in the dorms because your independent. An elite few people believe going to college is to define yourself and what you want to become or what do you want to change in this society to make it better for the next generation. college is an experience that can not be told but seen for people that could have different outlooks on what advice that should be given to high school senior. my advice to give to high school senior is to practice time management, be organized, and prepare yourself for the real world, and never be afraid to ask question you don't have answer to because in the end a person will always ask the same question.

apply to more schools, more options are always better.

I would go back in time and tell myself ?Stop worrying. You are going to love college.? I would explain how wonderful college is and how exhilarating the freedom is. I would try my hardest to convey the beauty and rush that adult life brings. On a more serious note, I would remind myself that college costs money and that I need to stay financially savvy- no matter how cute and appealing new shoes can be. I would also urge myself to come out of my shell and make more friends because unlike the community I grew up in, no one is going to judge me here at CSUN. Finally, I would assuage any worries I had about the workload I was facing by reminding myself that high school teachers always exaggerates when it comes to the horrors of college work and that as long as I attend my classes, stay interested and always pay attention, and do my work to the best of my ability I will soon be experiencing the very best years of my life.