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If I could go back in time and talk to myself regarding my future college plans I would have one major piece of advice. Work to obtain a high SAT score. I would tell myself to put as much thought into these tests as possible and perhaps to even take some special outside prep classes to prepare. The reason for this is I was apparently given some bad advice by my guidance counselors that SAT scores did not really make all that much difference when applying to a college. I was an average student in high school, but always had trouble taking these types of standardized tests. Therefore, I did not do well. In fact, I ended up taking my SAT?s several times in order to be accepted into college. I would tell myself to go on line as much as possible and take the sample and practice tests. Instead of being so busy each night in dance (ballet and tap) I would advise myself to take less dance classes and put more time into preparing for the SAT?s. Especially in my junior year when I was taking the SAT's.

I would plan out my courses in a more organized manner so that I would be able to take the classes that interest me the most and be ale to graduate on time without worrying about fitting in the last few classes or requirements. Clarion has weird schedules for some classes that are only offered every two years, or only during a certain semester and if I would have known this information before then I would have been much more pleased with my class schedules. If I went back in time, I may even decide to attend a different school. I may have been more successful at another school and received the training and experience that I would have liked to have obtained here. I honestly can't say because I don't know how the other schools measure up to the current school that I am attending.

Be careful when picking your school to make sure that it's not too far but not too close at the same time.

The first week of college was one of the worst weeks of my life. I was in a new place, away from home, with a bunch of unfamiliar faces. I was lonely, uncomfortable, and just needed a friend. If I would have gotten to know people in my area going to Clarion University or my roommates beforehand, things would have went a lot more smoothly. I would have had someone to talk to and be around to distract me from my sorrow of being away from home. I would have enjoyed the week here much more than I did. Therefore, if I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to meet people attending Clarion University and my roommates before the college experience began.

Looking back on myself as a high school senior, I would have done things completely different. Now knowing what it takes to be a college student, I would tell my ?senior-self? that I will need to be more prepared. College is a good sum of work. The fact that you would only be taking about 5 classes 2 to 3 times a week does sound easy, but in all reality it is a little more difficult. I would tell myself that I should have started saving my money and work harder. Plus looking for scholarship and grants is a great idea. When I was a senior, all I could think about was graduating from my high school and leaving my hometown. In actuality, I should have been thinking more of the responsibilities I had ahead of me as an adult. College is a great experience and I would not change the choices I had made throughout my senior year of high school, because I learned from them. I have learned from my experiences and it has made me a better person for it. I have learned that I am responsibly for myself and I have taken that responsibility seriously.

Some advice that i would like to give is look at the lay out of the campus, how close buildings are to one another, how hilly the campus is, and how safe the campus feels. I would also say that it is good to see how ucmh off campus housing is avaliable near the building you would most likey be in the most. Also look at how much parking avaliablitity that there is.

I would go back and tell myself to learn how to take notes and study, Its been a real adjustment going from not taking notes and doing well in class. to having to take notes and doing semi-well. I also think I would tell myself to aim high in my academics so I would be more eligble for scholorships, this is hard trying to find money now adays for school.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior I would dwell on three main topics. First, I would remind myself of the purpose to which I am going to college. Even though college allows you more freedom, procrastinating is the worst thing to do. The best way to study is by creating a routine, such as notecards or reading your notes for ten minutes every day. Second, I would encourage myself to explore new options and meet new people. Everyone starts fresh in college and has no reason to judge you. Do not depend on your roommate, you need your own friends and seperate space. Lastly, always remember where you came from. When you go away for school, time seems to fly by and you're always busy. You should set aside some time everyday to call a family member or a friend from home. It will help keep the homesickness away if you keep in contact with those you care about. Also, when you do come home, you still have a great connection with friends and family members. College is a lot of fun if you have your priorties straight.

I would tell myself to be more serious about school. I crammed for most of my tests and blew off the information on the pretense that I would never need to know any of that, but I was really wrong. A few of my classes in particular I wish I would've payed more attention and absorbed everything I could from specific teachers. I wish I would've read more books and read about the subjects I studied more than just once and only when I had to. I would tell my high school self to not procrastinate everything and take more pride in my work, and never settle for anything less than perfect. I wish I would've worried about grades more. Not just strive for the 92{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} A but the 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} A. I was so bright and capable of better, but I settled for the minimum work I had to do to get an A. I would absorb all that information I was taught like a sponge and use it to my advantage today as a college student. I would go beyond what I learned in class and try to learn as much as I possibly could learn.

I would tell myself not to worry about making friends. I would say to be myself and the friends will come naturally. I would tell myself not to wait too long to meet with my advisor, so I could get the classes I needed. Metting with my advisor was an important part of the year. I would tell myself not to switch classes from economics to something I would find more interesting. Being away from home and on my own, felt like a good thing. I was free to do whatever I wanted without having to ask. Iwould also tell myself not to get more than one roommate. Being at college has taught me a lot about who i am.