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I would make sure that you are very optomistic going into college. You should be out going and not afraid to talk to new people. Always talk to your advisors or someone who can help you make the transition and make sure you're on track with your schedule and where you need to be. Friends are great outlets if you need someone to talk to. Always remember that you're not doing this alone and there are other people there going through the same thing, so don't be afraid to talk to them and help each other out. College is much different than high school, and the work load is much more. Make sure you make time for studying and getting everything done that you need to get done. And although you are here to get an education, don't forget to take time for yourself and let yourself get out and have fun every once in a while, too.

I would tell myself to listen to my teachers who gave me advice about college, like sitting in the front row so teachers would get to know me. I would make sure that I would start studying more because I would be doing more of it in college. I would tell myself to get my homework done first and then go out and have fun. I would also tell myself to just breathe and take time to relax because stressing yourself out will not help anything. Most importantly, I would tell myself that college is a big part of my life and to work hard, but also to make it the best four years of my life.

I will be the first to admit that as a high school senior I thought I knew everything, especially when it came to college. I believed my transition would be smooth, and had adopted a "no worries" attitude. When I started college, I quickly realized that I was wrong. I had a difficult time grasping the concept of time between classes. I often spent that time on facebook or watching T.V. instead of doing homework or reviewing for my classes. As a result, I was on a higher level than all my friends in "Farmville" and was all caught up on my Full House reruns, but was behind in class. Having to actually print out power points myself was a task I could never seem to remember to do. Many times I ended up hand writing my notes and trust me, hand cramps are no fun. If I could go back in time and give myself advice it would be this: listen to your parents!! No matter how ridiculous this seems, parents are fountains of essential wisdom. After you listen to them, you can even pretend the information was yours all along, just as long as you use it.

Making the big transition to college, the thing I was most concerned about was meeting people. It was rough at first to meet people, and all of the planned activities seemed stupid, pointless, and a waste of time. While looking back they still seemed a waste of time, there were other events and outings planned that I would have told myself to go to. The first couple of days at school were a challenge, waiting for class to start and spending the time to slowly move in and transition fully to college. Unpacking and getting used to a roommate were a lot to handle, but every freshman there was going through the same things. I would tell myself that to be brave and reach out to talk to other people, share those early experiences everyone is going through and be more social than I initially was. Campus is home for the next four years, and I would also really urge the younger me to take time to explore fearlessly the different nooks and crannies of campus - there is so much more to find to see and do!

If I could alter time and transport back to my senior year of high school, I would give myself a lot of advice for the college years ahead. While in high school I heard that college would offer little time for relaxation, and that most of my time would be devoted to school work. I listened to the statement, but never realized how much truth it held, until entering college. Instead of doing an hour of homework and resorting to the television for a few hours after school, I found myself glued to a chair for hours in the library. Looking around and seeing many students surrounding me ready to fall asleep, made me realize that others, as well as myself, had not prepared for the hard years ahead. Looking back I would tell my senior self to stray away from the television, and instead, read and study more in preparation for the years ahead. I would also tell myself to try and get more social with others in order to learn how to make friends. Always sticking to one group of friends in high school, made entering college more difficult, since I was immersed into a sea of strangers.

Going back to my senior year I would give myself a lot of advice. First of all since I graduated early I would tell myself to study a little harder and give it all you have now, so when you do go to college you will have good study habits. I would tell myself not to cram, but study a little everyday. Work on your papers slowly, do not rush. This will really help you with you classes in college. Second, I would tell myself to be a little more social. In college you live with a bunch of different kinds of people and you have to get to know them. For you that is going to be hard but, you need to learn to make friends. Last but not least I would tell myself to study and have fun. In college you need to study a lot but, you also need to spend some time for you and have fun responsibly. You are a great person you know what it takes to mantain good grades, but you need to make some friends and you will be fine.

I would go back and tell her that things always work out the way they should. I wouldn't tell her anything that I know. I made choices, some good, some bad, and I have learned things from each one, and that is the most important thing. Why change what ended up being good for my life. It's about learning, and if I told her to do something else, she would never learn!

I would tell myself to be open minded and meet more people. I believe I have met a lot of people but I wish I would have been more outgoing when it came to the first couple of weeks of school. I am in a sorority and I would definatly make that decision again because it has given me so many volunteer and leadership opportunities that I would not have been able to experience if I did not join a sorority. If I were to make the college decision over again, I would have visited more colleges to give myself more options; however, I do 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} believe I would still have chosen Carroll College as the school that I would attend.

BE PREPARED. Tuition is no flat-rate affair; it goes up every year so seriously take the time to scour scholarships and grants. Have a portfolio with material from as far back as high school, no matter how terrible. You're spending a LOT of money (and your parents') so don't skip class unless absolutely necessary. Make the most of your time, it flies by faster than high school did. Pay your paking tickets on time. If your school doesn't provide for you, there is a possibility of like-minded individuals who are seeking the same extra curriculars so start a student organization of your own.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply to college right after high school. I would also tell myself to stick with my sciences and to study more. I would also tell myself to enjoy the time that I have left in high school and to take chances. Chances as in applying to a larger school that will help me to succeed in my major and in life. I would also say that college is not easy, but it is wonderful! College is a great life experience and this is where you will make those friends that you will remember and keep close for the rest of your life. College is a new start or a new chapter in ones life that can be one of the greatest experiences of your life. Great memories, hard work, friendships, and success are sure to be achieved.

I would tell myself to take more AP classes and really look for a campus that fits YOU and not anyone else.

As I have grown greatly since high school, there could be a number of things that I would tell my senior self. One might be to apply to more schools than I did in an effort to get more financial aid. Another could be to advance my study skills for future use in my college life. However, I think that given the option to talk to my high school self, I would not have said anything reknowned or distiguished. It is because I knew what I did when I started college that I have learned what I have and had the experiences that I did. I am glad that I am the person I am today, and I would not want to say or do anything that could change the path that brought me to where I am now. I doubt that the person that resulted from any advice I could give now would be the same person that I am today. Obstacles and life happen not for the outcome, but for the journey.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would give myself some advice. Knowing what I know now, I would advise myself to always take advantage of opportunities and never settle for less. This includes my grades. I should always keep them a number one priority.

College is a place where students can start there lives over again. Whatever happened in high school will not necessarilly occur again in college. Students will find their place in college and develop a sense of freedom and what it is like to be an adult.

I would advise both parents and students to visit the perspective campus when classes are in session, typically fall or spring, this allows you to see what the environment of the campus is actually like rather than what the admissions office is trying to present it as. As well, talk to the students around campus, near the eating areas (too see how food is), living areas (check out their room accomodations), and general class/campus experience. Nothing gives a better picture of if a school is right for you than seeing how the students feel, you will also get a sense of the type of students on the campus and if those people are ones you will fit in with. There is nothing better than the moment when you feel everything click into place and you can say with confidence that you could see yourself there. Good luck!!

Just keep doing what you were doing in high school. Some of the work may get harder but you can ask for help. Parents let your child find the right school, it may take awhile but they will know what they want when they see it.

Visit and experience as many schools as possible. By broadening your outlook on future schools you may attend, you grasp a greater vision of what you truly want in a school. As for receiving the most out of the college experience: be true to who you are and become involved. Think about your actions before you actually initiate them.

LOOK AROUND! :)

The best advice I can give to anyone is for the student to do an on campus over-night visit. You really are able to be submerged into the activities, the students, the classes, and the campus in general by staying with a student. You also need to list the pro's and con's of a school as soon as you get in the car to leave because otherwise you forget the things that caught your attention as well as turned you away from the college or university. This helps when you go back and are comparing schools. It can really help to decide between two schools you are stuck on. Last, do not be afraid to visit a second or third or even fourth time if need be. It is a decision that is very difficult to make for both student and parent. The parents' support is one of the best things a student can have.

Start your search early! I can't emphasis that enough! Also if you're unsure of what school you want to go to, but you have narrowed it down to a few, check out the campuses and see if you can maybe spend the night in a dorm. It's a great experience and it helps you decide whether the school is the right fit or not! And when your at school, make the most of it by getting involved in different activites, but also remember to study! You're not just there to play but also work!!