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When I was in high school, as a senior, I made many mistakes. It had a lot to do with people I was involved with and my attitude. If I were to go back in time and give myself some advice I would tell myself to improve the focus of my goals, in order to improve my work efforts towards success. I would tell myself that the people I hang out with as a senior in high school have no bearing on me as a freshman in college. In the end I will find myself doing things greater than they or I could ever imagine and it all starts from the moment I walk through the college doors. I will work hard to get awsome grades in college, even when the work gets too overwhelming I will percevere and succeed. I was never a quitter in high school. I would do well to remember in high school to dream big and never let go of what I want to achieve in life. I would tell myself that work would set me free, that after I've sacrificed time, relationships, and opportunities I will reap the benefits of my hard work.

Take the time to concentrate on your grades and figure out just what it is you are the most passionate about. Realize that in college there is more work involved along with a larger amount of study time so start preparing by devoting more effort to what you do in high school. Go out of your way to make new friends because people are willing to make a connection with you if you simply reach out. The bottom line is to get involved and a great way to do that is to volunteer for opportunites to help out or give back to the community. Those are the situations where you will end up making lifelong friends and connections. It is okay to be nervous but do not forget to keep an open mind and be receptive to new situations, people, and ideas. This will go a long way in making your adjustment to college easier. Also, be sure to include time to study every day even if you do not have anything due immediately the next day. Working ahead goes a long way toward reducing stress levels and gives you more time to dig further into topics of study.

Take the time to do research on a variety of schools. Ask questions, a lot of them. Get to know your advisor, stop in just to chat sometimes. Advisors are great place to get information, but only if you come to see them. You will never in your life get to explore so much knowledge again, so take the classes that appeal to you. Make friends with someone in the registars office, financial aid, and other offices on campus. Go to the campus activities such as speakers and performances. Take every chance to meet community leaders even though you're shy. You'll get over the shyness faster that way. Returning to school after ten years has made me realise that a lot of college is wasted on the young.

The transition is always the most difficult freshmen year. While it is tempting to go home every weekend (when the opportunity is possible) to return to the security of how life was before college, college is a new and exciting opportunity. Try to get as involved as possible and find a place where you belong. While college provides the opportunity for students to grow emotionally and socially, it is important to remember that college is also about growing mentally, so finding that intricate balance between "work" and "play" is important. It is easy for new students to get caught in the trap of doing as little work as possbile to make it through, which makes it easier and easier to say no to homework and yes to social situations, which can result in there not being the opportunity to attend school anymore.Take charge of your education and get the most out of your classes as possible. Don't do work that will allow you to just get by, but put effort into your studies and work to the best of your ability (it will make you feel good about yourself, promise!).

Take more time to evaluate the decision process. Make sure to take into account anything and everything about the college life. Do not just think about what you want to do in college, but also what you want to do after college.

I would tell my self to hang in there, and to really look at collegs. Don't base the college you want to go on with one thing. Have amultiple ideas in your mind on what you want and choose the college that best represents those choices you want. If it helps makes a pro and cons list.

The best advice I would give myself is to be prepared to put in a lot of hours studying but make sure to have a social life and meet new people. High school was easy for me so I did not study often, I was not prepared for the college work load at all. I wish that I had come with better study habits. However, I also think it is very important to have a social life and spend time with family and friends. A student has to find this balance, otherwise they will not fully enjoy their college career.

Don't be afraid to come out of your box early. Do not go into school with a boyfriend you can't see yourself with in a year. Be yourself and don't be afraid to meet new people and do not be afraid to take chance and take classes you may never have considered taking. you never know what you're calling could be.

If I could talk to myself when I was back in high school, I would tell myself that I should attend the Central College because I will have a lot of fun there and I will meet people who will become very good friends of mine. The only problems I would discuss with myself is on how much money I spent before I got to college and I probably should have put that towards my college bill instead of spending on things that I look back and didn't quite need like I thought I did. I would also tell myself to worry less about making friends since that was one of my biggest worries and to just go and have fun since I will make plenty of friends. If I could talk to my high school self I would basically tell them about how many friends they will make and to save more money so my loans would not be as big.

Research different schools - different sizes and different areas, with different fields of studies and opportunities - trying to get a feel for what makes you feel comfortable. Searching for a school that provides the opportunities you feel are a must-have for the school you want to become a part of. Get to know the area you will be living, look for a place you can feel comfortable and can become a member of the community. It is so important to feel comfortable and that you belong in your college - otherwise the experience is not going to be as amazing as it should be.