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If I could go back in time and tell myself anything my senior year it would be to enjoy the simpicity of high school and to not get so worked up over petty things that in a year wont mean a thing. Also, I would tell myself to be confident in the gifts God has given me and not to let my fears and insecurities hold me back from living a fulfilling life. Lastly, I would tell myself to not waste another moment not being the person that I want to be. Be strong and get out into the world and share the love that was put in my heart.

First piece of advice would be: College is what you make it, not what your family, relationships or friends want it to be. If you want to join the Greek Community, you should definately join, even if you're not sure if you'd like it. Because its always better to find out than to never know at all. Secondly: Don't take it too seriously, but try not to lose your focus. While you like may like to party, there are limits that are here for your safety and well-being. Knowing when you've had too much to drink and saying "No" may not only save your reputation; but it could save your life. Keeping your grades up is vital, because the whole reason you're in college is for a degree, so don't get side-tracked from the chaos of your social life. Lastly: College is a time where you might make friends to keep for the rest of your life. Be a social butterfly and connect with people. Networking yourself helps build a foundation for future jobs, opportunities and careers. Never hurts to have too many friends!

There is a great many things I would do differently. First of all, I started school when I was 18 and then took a break after two semesters to travel and help open a business. My greatest mistake was that I didn't stay enrolled in classes. There are so many opportunities for travel as a student and there is the still ways to fit in a tough work schedule. Now I am 28 years old while most my classmates are 23 or younger. As a 28 year old, I am normally the oldest person in class. I am known as to many of my classmates "Blue" as in the character from the movie ?Old School?. Another great piece of advice I can offer is don't settle for community college. Do everything in your power to get into a university. The campus life, opportunities for travel, and chances of meeting lifelong friends is infinitely better. Whether you thought high school was ridiculously fun or just ridiculous, college will be one of your most memorable experiences. Do it right, take it seriously, keep your GPA up, and good luck too all.

Don't be afraid to try something new. When you step onto that campus for the first time you will be bombarded with new people, new places, and invitations to try new things. Don't be afraid to make new friends. They won't take the place of your old friends, but they will be one of the best things you receive from your years in college. This is your chance to live a little, to make memories, to grow and change and become a better person. Make the most of it! Join a club, play a sport, go to that party. Don't let shyness and fear control you, learn to take control of it!

I would tell myself that with enough studying, I would be able to take on any subject, even those outside of my scope of interest. Also, I would tell myself that attending all classes is essential to understanding what is on the test, no matter if the professor takes attendence or not. I would also expand my knowledge base and take more diverse classes for my general education, as it builds character in a person.

If I could go back in time to tell myself about college life the first thing that I would tell myself would be to prepare for the future. I would make sure that I spent my senior year taking more than the minimum required classes to graduate in order to prepare for the courses I would enroll in for college. That way I would have a head start and take less units as well as pay less tuition when I got to college. Next I would tell myself on the social side that college is not too much different from high school except that there are more opportunities and options. I would tell myself to take advantage of all that college has to offer, be it sporting events, collegiate clubs, or study groups. These social networks help to keep a student happy and focused while in college and can form great friendships that may last a lifetime. They also allow a student to be more independent. Also, I would tell myself to take my time and enjoy the moment so that I can plan for the future. Lastly, I would tell myself to stay focused.

I would tell myself to make sure the college I choose, is the right college for me. Also not to just rush the situation of picking colleges just to get out of your parents house.

Have your planner ready Natasha! College life requires you to be more self sufficient and driven in order to get the grades and knoweledge you want. Unlike highschool, teachers do not constantly remind you of upcoming assignments and events, nor are there severe consequences for not completing work or assignments such as calls to mom and dad. You truly are the only person responsible for yourself. Nevertheless, do not despair! If you put the time and effort into your classes, you will get the grades you want and deserve.

DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!! Complete assignments early go to office hours. I would also advise first year college student to inquire about internship opportunities as soon as possible. I would probably have started applying for scholarships right away to help fund some of my education and avoided taking out student loans.

If I could go back and tell myself anything about the college life, I would tell myself to go see a counselor earlier on so that I can map my courses for the years to come. I'll also tell myself to make myself accessible, go out and network as much as possible with people who are shooting for the same goals as me so that I have people who can relate to what I'm going through.

Based on what I have learned from both the application process for college, my advice to myself as a high school student would be to try hard to get good grades and to paticipate in extra curricular activities and volunteer work. Many schools, especially the well-known and academically-accredited schools pay close attention to these things. Also SAT/ACT and college prep courses is something I did not take advantage of during hight school, but I wish I had. Based on college experience, my advice would be to practice independence and responsibility. Having a job and practicing money management would be helpful in being a successful college student because you will be away from home and may not always have the help of parents and family. Financial aid disperses once semester which means if you do not have a job or another source of income, you only have financial aid money to pay for rent, bills (phone, utilities, car note, etc.), food, school supplies, clothes, and social events. Finally, maintain good study habits because school only gets harder from high school on.

I would have to give myself the advice to go for the Civil Engineering degree with a full head of steam. I have learned with difficult classes that it is not necessarily the material that is taught but instead it is the thought process you develope while solving difficult problems. CSUS developes the mind body and soul of young men and women graduating from high school. There are many things to do on campus and off, both academicaly and socialy. I originally attended Sierra College and transfer to CSUS. I believe that was the right choice. I would suggest to my high school self to be more open to different opinions. there are a lot of deep conversations with faculty at CSU Sacramento. Education is valuable, but being able to creat social networks is invaluable. You do not get to meet potential bosses by handing in an application, however going to ASCE Club Meetings and talking with professors is how you begin to get ahead of others. all of this is accomplished at CSUS. I would tell myself to meet and talk with as many people as possible to create more relationships.

As a new student to Sacramento State University I was facing many challenges. There were questions on what classes to take, what major to choose, where to live and how to make friends. The greatest lesson I learned going through those challenges is that there is always a solution. Do not take no for an answer and especially do not compromise for things that you really want. They don't have the exact major you want? They more than likely have an application for a special major. You did not meet the requirements to be in this class (but you are really interestested in this class)- there is exceptions, for instance a probationary admission into the class. You do not meet the scholarship requirement but would like to have that company be your sponsor? Write them anyways- I have seen companies create special scholarships for students with passion. And finally, GO AND MEET your professor- they are your greatest resource, mentor and opportunity. If they see your passion, they will take it upon themselves to help you realize it! Remember, if there is no path, that only means no one has tried it yet . Believe in yourself- follow your passion.

Attend college earlier and chose one that is a more residential campus. I would love to go to an older college that is in a downtown area and has a lot of character.

Focus and work hard. Do not give up and do not procrastinate. It is not going to be easy but it is possible with determination. Time management will be one of the most important things if you want to succeed in college.

I would give myself the information I now know about scholarships and financial aid so that I couldget the most possible money there was for me. Also, I would have contacted the softball coach alot sooner and seen if there was any way that Icould get a scholarship to play softball there. For my I have two older brothers both in college and it is has been tough on my parents to pay for ll three of us. I tried getting a summer job, but what I should have done is start that search earlier forImight have mad emy chances better if I started earlier. Now being apart of the university for a semster I need to remind myself that I need to always be looking for ways to get free money. Another great thing is that I have made so many friends in the dorms and by getting involved in a few clubs and being a part of the softball tem that I have made a great first semster.

As you are getting ready to graduate, you will have many differing opinions presented to you and many different options available. You may feel like you are so unsure about what you want to be "when you grow up". Do not let life, or any person, choose your path in life for you, you know what you need and want to do. Go with your gut. If your mind is clouded with so many options, fascinations, and inspirations, choose the one that you find that you have real passion for. After a while, you will realize that the seemingly unconnected paths of all of your interests and values will converge and that you will be thrilled to know that you have formed a strong, confident person. Prolonging the transition into college is only delaying the inevitable desire and need for you to absorb all that you can that encompasses you, forming this world of information into a structured, well organized repertoire of skills and abilities, and the overwhelming need to mentor, and shape the lives of bright, open minds.

Work harder at your school work and apply to more scholarships for high school seniors.

Be patient. I have come to find the truth in the idea that the only constant is change. Make plans about the future, but also accept the changes that inevitably come with it. It can be intimidating to look at your future, ripe with possibilities and dreams and ambitions, while not having a clue as to which road to choose. Given this situation, you can only make the best possible decision with the information you presently have. This decision may seem foolish after you travel down that path for a while, but you must forgive yourself for not knowing how it all will unfold. No one knows. It sounds like common sense, but if you made a decision to the best of your ability then you must accept that there was nothing more you could have known or understood at the time. This self forgiveness is vital. You must also recognize that choosing one path does not always and necessarily mean you can never choose another path again, or that you must continue down it until it ends. And just so you know, no one else has it all as figured out as you think.

I would tell myself to be more focused on school and finding out the things that I would enjoy doing as a career possibility. I would also explain to myself the importance of furthering my education and how crucial this time in my life is to setting and pursuing those goals. In addition to these, I would finally tell my past self to not be afraid or doubtful about colleges and not being accepted to the ones I want, and that it's better to try and fail than to never try at all.