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Knowing what I do now, I would have suggested that college prestige isn't everything. I lived in a small town, and wanted nothing more than to get away from it. The first year of college I had a great experience, but my grades and my relationship with my family suffered. My second year of college I was forced to go home, to the town I was so desperate to get away from, to take care of a mother who had just had neck surgery, and then a father who had a blood clot. I learned so much about the importance of family when I was faced with losing both of my parents. After that year, I was given the chance to start over. I returned to a university, this time one that was focused on teaching and had an excellent International Relations program, which is my area of study. Now, a year later, I am succeeding like never before. I now have two semesters left, and am getting ready to apply for grad schools. The lessons life taught me made me strive to be the very best I can be, and to remember what really counts in life.

If I could go back I would tell myself to not let my mother influence where I go, because I backed out of my original plan to go to a college that I would have been happier at to attend on closer to home to make my mother happy. In the end I hated the choice I made and ended up coming back home which is the last thinh I wanted to do. A good piece of advise is that if you find a school that you want to attend go there no matter what and dont settle for second best. Follow your heart and enjoy college life because this is the time to have new experiences.

Encourage myself to take a 3rd year of spanish, apply my self more in all subjects. Get as much information about different colleges as I could from teacher to student ratio to fianacial aid. Pay more attention in english and math because it would pay off .Be more discipline about meeting due dates and dont procrastinate if you can get ahead do it.

One of the most important thing i would tell my self is to budget well because it hard being a college student when it comes to finances. Being that it is ma third year of college i struggle with paying the bills, but even though sometimes it got hard i keep at it because im reminded of all the good that comes out of going to college and wanting to better my self. I would also tell my self to be confident because the college life kind of modes you in to who you are so having a focused out look and positive mind set would really help get a person through these tough 4-5years. If i knew how to budget, stayed a lil more focuse i could have made better choices because trying to party and wait to write a paper can make things ten times harder. I wish if i could go back i would tell my self get in to the habit of stay focuse, going to class everyday, and doing my homework on time. If i knew what i know now i wouldn't have made so many mistakes.

I would say to myself, "Self. Listen up because there is a lot we need to know. First and perhaps most important we need to know that once we get to college, we are the only one looking out for us. Our counselors, however competent, are not the ones responsible for us taking the right classes. We need to do our homework and find out for ourself what is required. All the information is there for the finding and we need to do it. The professors, however much they care, are not responsible for us passing our classes. We need to read the book and, heaven forbid, maybe even try problems and work that wasn't even assigned. We need to make the most of our time. We know that come the weekend we will not want to be sitting at home and writing a term paper. To avoid such a tragedy, we need to not daydream during those 30 minute breaks in between classes, but use that time to our advantage. Lastly, have fun and no matter how funny we think it is, don't put a whoopie cushion under Professor Bates's chair, he has a bad heart."

I would tell myself to apply to as many different colleges as possible because I only applied to one school. Now I wish I would of gone somewhere else so I could open my world and travel to a new place. I would also tell myself to focus on school and narrow down what major suited me best. I always knew I wanted to work in the health field that is why now I am Dietetics major and will hopefully soon become a Dietician. Apply to many scholarships!!! That is the first thing I would tell myself because i am struggling financially these days and would love extra money to pay for my classes, books and transportation. All that advice would really help me now days if I could go back.

You will succeed in college with all your experience and note-taking skills. Studying is going to be your life. You will have at least five hours a night in homework. Do not stress over the little things, because every little point counts in college. Taking an over-abundance of difficult, time consuming classes will only lead to stress and misery. Take your time and choose your classes wisely. Make sure you have one fun class each semester or you will burn out. College is meant to be a educational campus, but enjoy the extra-curricular activities as well. When it comes to exams do not stress or rush, make sure you read each question throughly before answering. Not understanding the question before choosing an answer is what gets you into trouble. The most necessary skills are note-taking, and study skills. You have what you need to succeed just focus and you will find success.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the advice that I would give myself is to work harder, than I did in high school. College, is a totally different environment with new things. It is a wonderful experience knowing that you are getting a higher education. I would advice myself to stay in school, don't procrastinate and always do my best. If you commit to stay in school, you will be successful because you are doing the right thing and going to college. Also, very important to study and do the study guides, they are very helpful. Also, to search for used books online, because at the school store can be really expensive. I feel sattisfied witht the freinds that I have met, but maybe look into different clubs that are on campus, because I feel that is very important to be involve and that makes you part of the school.Overall, it is a wonderful experience being in college and getting a higher education. Students need to come to college ready to learn and work for a better future. College is the best experience ever.

First off really think about what you want to do with your life and pursue your education accordingly.Taking course work that actually interests you will be much more beneficial to you overall. After you find the subject you really want to dive into, plan your schedule in sync with your life. School may not be the only activity you are involved in, plan accordingly. Once you have a schedule that incorporates all of the activities you choose to be involved in then truly commit to this schedule as your way of life for the semester. Attend every class, keep up with the assigned reading , take notes, do all of the homework assigned, and study for each quiz and exam. This will not guarantee a passing grade in any course, but you will be more likely to pass by staying actively involved in each of your classes. Realize that there are going to be tough courses, but with the help of your professors, fellow classmates, and tutors, you have access to all of the resources needed to be successful. Finally, know that your grades will be a direct reflection of the effort put in during the semester. Do your best!

I would tell mysef that high school is not the best times of your life, just focus now to get your life on the right track. Studying abroad after high school is a great idea, you make the right decision. Get involved in as many clubs and programs as you can. Every person you meet will have an impact on your life, so make lots of friends!

Going to Saint Francis High School is going to really prepare you for college. For example, the balance between social life and academic life you have learned from attending SFHS is probably the most applicable to your future college life. In college, it's important to be social and have fun, but it is equally important to stay focused and do well in your classes. Just like at SFHS, you will get out of college life what you put into it. There will be times when you may feel overwhelmed with all that is going on, and you might feel like giving up, but don't! Just keep in mind that perseverance is key.

I would go back and show myself the things that really matter about selecting prospective colleges. I'd tell myself to really find what's important to me, not necessarily what I think I "should" do. I would also probably try to convince myself to take a year off to go to Israel.

I would tell myself to relax and not to stress so much about getting into college because no matter what, there is always going to be a college for me. And just to make better and more wiser choices after entering college and to think more before committing to an action.

I would tell myself that college life would be a model of my real future life. Every single person that I would meet at college could be the one that I would meet in my future real life. It would be great if I could see each of them as an individual of life that I would have to deal with , to get to know , to learn from, and to help each other out in order to be able to succeed academically. Also, I would somehow interact with every simple event that would be held at school and would have to learn on how to deal with them perfectly. In order words, I would have to try my best for everything from the beginning until the end when I would graduate from school. If there would be any mistake, then, I would have to learn from my mistakes, and try to succeed from those mistakes.

Parents, convince your children to strive to go to the best school that your child can get accepted to, but remember that it is their choice in the end. Students need the support of their parents in order to succeed. Avoid micromanaging the decisions that your child makes while in college but always give suggestions and advice to them when needed. Students, make the decision to go to the school that best fits the goals that you want, whether it is to make friends or to get the best education possible. Once you make a decision, you can always transfer, but you will be reluctant to because of all the friends that you've made while going to your initial school. Make your decision wisely.

Make sure you visit the campus before you decide where you want to go. You can love a school on paper but if that school doesn't look good to you in person, you will hate going to school everyday. If you are going to be paying to go to school, make sure you like the look of it and the services the school offers are best suited towards you. Another factor is the stores and eateries on and near campus. It really helps to have a close fast food drive through that is open late or is 24 hour. That might not seem that important at first, but when you have late nights with lots of papers, food is amazing at late hours.

Take college tours and trips, always ask questions and find the right college that fits best between both the parents and their children.

I would suggest that the students know what major they will be majoring in. I knew that I was going to major in Criminal Justice and picked Sacramento State because of their fantastic Criminal Justice program. I also suggest that students go away for college. The university does not have to be extremely far away, but it should be far away enough that the student does not go home every weekend. College experience is gained through being away from home for an extended part of time and growing up. I attended college that is seven hours away from home and only went home once in the middle of the semester. My roommate went home every weekend and she did not gain the college experience that she needed to grow up and become an adult. I would also suggest that the student attend a few of the sporting events on campus. School spirit is shown through these sporting events even if the sports are only 0.500. Students should also join some type of campus club. Clubs help students meet new people and friends for life. College is the best time in a person's life!!!

Check out the campus, location etc. It really depends on the type of environment the person wants to be in. As well as going there with a determine mind of "getting in, out and ahead". Its a great experience so make the best out of it and enjoy it!!

I would suggest to have a wide variety of colleges that you can select, apply to as many places as possible. Then go and research the colleges that appeal to you the most and go on campus tours and make sure you know the basic information. Meaning, the tuition fee , housing, facilities, activities, sports, etc. Make sure that the college you pick best fits you!