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In my opinion, this is a great question to ask students in college. If I would have the opportunity to go back to senior year of high school, I would advise to myself to study hard, try to learn from all your friends, and enjoy it at the maximum; As a result, you only live once. Being a sophomore in college have taught me many things like the professors in college are there to teach not to babysit you like many high school professors do. Also, many of your friends from high school you might not see them again and last but not least, enjoy it because many times you might want to go back because you feel that you are not ready. However, I have enjoyed every second on my college life to not regret it as the years past learning from everybody throughout my college experience.

If I could back in time to high school, I would have change my study habits then. College you get an big work load from different classes more than high school. I wished I would have trained my self how to study and how to stay on top of things in high school. My first semester in college was quite difficult, because I wasn't use to managing my own priorities. It is best to start early, so that you can put you best effort forward when you start school. Develope a good study routine in high school so that when you get in to college, you are able to mirror those habbits.

I would tell myself that college is a place full of opportunities not just to learn, but meet people that can help you on your journey to your career. Furthermore, I would tell myself be prepared for anything because opportunities are always available you just have to be prepared to cease them because the only thing that can hold you back in college is yourself. In college it is all up to you how well you do in class, it is up to you if you apply for a summer internship, it is up to you if you apply for a scholarship, all the choices you make are up to you. You no longer have parents and teachers to force you to go to class and learn because now you have the choice, you have the opportunity to go to class if you want to or not or the opportunity to apply for a summer internship or scholarship. For the possibilities and opportunities are endless in college, but you set the limit for your success. So, if I could go back in time, I would tell myself put no limits on your success and cease every opportunity.

I would tell myself NOT to take a year off between high school and collage because you will never go. Life will get in the way, you will be a single mom of 2 kids so you will find reasons not to go but most important...if you dont go you will be working in a factory that you go nowhere in.

Firstly, I would change my reading habits, draw closer to my proffessors and make them my best friends. With my experience in college, professors appreciate students who are hard working and and always come to them to ask questions. They even often grow more interest in those srudents, beacuse those are the students who challenge them and show more interest in there work. Another thing i would advice my self , is to change my reading habits rather than staying to the last minute to study for exams and quizes, I would have a mastery each topic i was thought in class. Due to my learning experience, I have discovered that if i study one topic a day, I would be more successful as a student and I would do better in quizes and exams. Secondly, i would engage myself in extra curricular activities. curricular activities are of great importance, but many students tend to ignore this aspect when passing through school. I would rather engage myself, let the school pass through me, instead of just graduating and not engaging in any kind of civic engagement. later on, this are the kinds of things needed for letters of recomendation.

don't believe the kids ahead of you when they tell you college is so hard and there is so much work.

During these 4 years I have been in college I have endured a lot of things. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first tell myself to first apply for as many scholarships as you can, because you don’t want to get stuck with thousands of dollars in student loans. If there comes a time when you do have to take out a loan only use it when you really need it. The course work you will endure in college will be rigorous but just remember to study hard and never give up. College itself is very active. It’s a lot that goes on so it is very easy to get distracted so make sure you stay focus. It’s alright to have a little fun every now and then but stay on top of our studies and remember why you are there. In addition to that never give into the peer pressure, spend your money wisely, get involved around campus, and don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and try new things. Most importantly always keep God first in everything you do.

I would tell myself to take into consideration the cost of all colleges even though mom told you not to worry. I would say to always chase your dreams regardless of how far they seem. I would say to remember your plan and follow your heart regardless of how crazy they sound. Make sure that you give everything your all and leave no doubt in your mind that you've done everything possible to reach your dream. College is a lot more freedom than you expect and remember to maintain your moral standards.

There is a lot of advice I would give to my 7th grade self as opposed to my 12th grade self. My first piece of advice would be to tell my 12th grade self to "Stop goofing off in school; this is it. This is the time to get your act together and start earning A's. You have been blessed with going to an IB school and you should take advantage of it, because if you don't you'll go to a Community College for 1 1/2 years then join the military for 5 years, accomplishing almost nothing during that time; is that really want you want?... 6 1/2 wasted years?" My second piece of advice is to tell myself to "drop those so called friends of yours because after high school ends you'll never talk to or see them again, and while you're at it, delete facebook because it's all just a waste of time." My final piece of advice is to tell myself what classes to take because before I took classes with no direction and now those same classes don't count for the degree I want now.

Don't rush...Think about other alternatives before starting college. A tutor perhaps or Starting off at a 2 year college if not sure about your future or not able to afford a 4 year university. Try to raise my garde point average as the school I choose may require a high GPA. Study harder and take high school more seriously.