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The advice I would have given myself as a high school senior was to learn good study habits, sleeping patterens, and learn how to save. In college,most of learning the meterial is studying what you learn in class andthe notes you take. In high school if I had aquired better study habits, it would not be as hard for me to make them now. Also, my sleeping patterens ae not good. Sometimes, I do not get the required eight hours of sleep and trying to train myself is difficult. Saving money would have also benefited me. Being that I do not have a job, it is sometimes hard to get the things i want and need. Saving money would have made it easier on me as well as my father.

I would advise myself to have researched my major a little bit more. Coming to Coastal, I assumed the Marine Science program would be exactly what I wanted to major in. It turned out to be a lot harder than I expected and it doesn't focus on the aspect of marine life I would have liked to focus on. If I had researched this a little more, I would have had the chance to take some different classes that would benefit me more.

As a high school senior I would tell myself that college is so much better and totally worth working hard for. There are so many opportunities that lie on the road ahead that make up for all the bad years in high school. I would also tell myself to go for it, that achieving the education that I want can happen. I would also fill me in on some things to avoid just so my life goes a little smoother.

DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT SLACK OFF! it may sound cliche but college is hard work; it is very tiring but fun! Don't worry about making friends or moving to a different state, it is a great change and a necessary one at that. You will have professors whom you do not like nor get along with but hey you don't always get what you want or what you are used to. Just work with it and remember to make it the best experience you possibly can. Although you are not living on campus it's okay it has its perks! At least you won't have a roommate who you don't like and plus you don't have to pack up and move in to a strange dorm. Make every second count! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE ! Get assignments done on time, constantly check your email or blackboard. Just like high school you can have fun and enjoy your free time but when its time to work then you work no fooling around! Believe in yourself and remember its all worth it in the end!

Take AP classes. That is what I would tell my high school self. I didn't realize how expensive college was until I actually got there. The classes are just as hard, or even harder, than AP classes, and quadruple the pice. I took AP government as a senior, and I passes with a 4, after staying up nightly, studying for tests and quizzes. I now see that I should've tried harder to take more AP classes and pass all the tests. I defininetly should have taken the AP english tests both junior and senior year, so this is the advice I would give to my self. I would also tell myself not to procrastinate and to enjoy the friendships I had with everyone. Its so sad when you leave high school and you realize that you won't see most of those classmates again. Dont take the relationships you have with people for granted, because they might quickly disappear. I would also tell myself to smile and don't take things to heart. Life is too short to get caught up with drama. Laugh and smile and don't care what other people think.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself of all the good things to come. I would reinforce the idea of goal setting and remind myself that while high school may seem rather meaningless now, it will make a difference in a few years. When I was a senior I didn’t think I would end up attending college. I thought I was going to get any job I could and that would be enough. It’s surprising how much you mature in those few years after high school, and I think all seniors could benefit from hearing that. College may cost a lot of money and it may cost a lot of time, but the payout of being able to do what you love is worth more than all that combined.

I would have told myself of not being afraid of not having friends because there are so many opportunities to meet people and get to know people within your major. Everyone at Coastal is super friendly and is willing to have a conversation. The classes are a lot more enjoyable than high school classes, so there was really no reason to be worried. I would also tell myself to find a way to get a car, because our campus is very spread out and the nearest WalMart is a ten minute drive, so a car is necessary to be able to get things that you may need. Lastly, I would tell myself to just enjoy it and have fun while learning as much as possible!

I would tell myself to take high school alot more serious. I grew up in a small town where most kids just finish high school and get a career job around the area and never get to see the world. I also would take as many classes as i could for experience and homework productivity. It has made life hard here not taking math my senior and junior years, especially being a physics major. I would also tell myself to not worry that things can't stay negative forever. Be positive about life and it will reciprocate that positivity to you.

It isn't high school. You have to study harder, get yourself up and to class. No one is there to hold your hand. The thing is though they are thereto help you so ask for help. Get involved and do something don't spend your nights coped up in your room go meet new people and have fun.

If I could go back and talk to myself about college as a high school senior i would have quite a bit to say. i would tell myself to save up every penny you have because your goning to need it. college is more expensive then you think and so is gas to drive there and back. i think i would have to let myself know that its more fun then high scool. you get to actually learn things hands on now just by reading out of a book. i would talk myself into going to school right after i graduate instead of waiting a year because making that transition from not going to school for a wile to going is pretty tough. oh and you may also want to look into buying ramen noodles and hot pockets in bulk.

Don't wait to go to college. Putting it off only makes things harder because you tend to forget. Also get a job, having money to do the things you want is always a plus. Stay outgoing and chiper, and keep practicing your musical skills. Having multiple skills in college is a great thing, it will set you apart from the general population.

Don't stay home. Get involved. Save your money!

I would advise myself to not go through school with the wrong crowd or a crwod that doesnt motivate me. I would study more and ask more questions when I needed heelp with things. I would definitely put school work before anything.

When attending college most of the time you are preparing for what you hear that you may need and known from a family member. Getting ready for college is a long process. The advice I would have giving myself was to score higher on the SAT's and ACT's. I would say apply for so many scholarships so you are covering your whole four years. I cannot say I was not prepared for college but I wish I have more scholarships and was financially stable when it comes to having enough money for college. I would have told myself to apply for more colleges just to weigh my options and have a backup plan. It is always the best thing to have a backup plan just in case you do not receive an acceptance letter from the school that was your first choice. Also I would say go to the college you want to. Do not just go because of your friends and just to please your family because you are going to end up unhappy and ready to transfer.

If I had the grand opportunity of going back in time to when I was a senior, I would give myself the extra push. I would talk myself out of every moment I procrastinated and let other things influence me. As a senior, my family went through more than the average home should have experienced. I was always told to never let this time get in the way of school or my determination, but at times you can't fight it. I would have told myself to go talk to that teacher about how I can improve my paper, how can I take the extra step that the others aren't making, how can I volunteer more, and what can I put on my resume to help make my future brighter. Knowing what college is like now, I am doing exactly what I wish I could have told myself in high school any chance I get. I am actually proud to say the transition has molded me into the student I am today and am greatly satisfied with how my college career turned out.

Dear Senior, I know you were happy to walk across that stage, but it's time to re-buckle down. You are once again a freshman and life for you will change right before your eyes. No longer will things be handed to you, no longer will reminders be given; it's all up to you now. It's now time to find your passion. Choose a major and hate it and rechoose it to find your path. Most importantly it's time to find yourself. College may look intimidating but grab that anixety and use it to cattapult you to the next level and I promise you wont regret it. Work hard, study harder and show yourself that you are worth all of the light that has been bestowed upon you. With all the power wrapped up inside of you, you can change lives so don't be afraid to show up, you'll be suprised at what you show off. It's your time to begin the rest of your life

I haven't really had the opportunity to experience college life yet because I don't start school until August 19, but I have receieved a lot of advice as a high school senior from friends who just went through their first year of college. One of the main things my friends told me was that it was a lot harder than high school as far as classes and education, which I expected. On the other hand, I also was told that it was a whole new world of people and the opportunity to make friends and learn about different types of people and cultures was much more abundant than what we had in high school. My friend's roommate was from Mexico and she ended up learning more Mexican traditions and culture than she ever had before. My friend told me that in college I want to just be myself, try my best at everything, and get myself out there and involved because it's the best way to make life long friendships.

If I could go back and advise my former self about college, it would be to not to procrastinate and waste any time! College may seem a year away, but everything has a deadline. You could have applied for more scholarships and done your research a little bit better as to see what all was offered to a student like you. You could have planned more. You could have said goodbye to your family sooner. You could have packed those boxes just one day earlier. Most of all, you could have welcomed a few more of those opportunities for college that you didn't think were important at the time, such as that job offer as Admissions Assistant, the $500 scholarship application offered by a website for books, or even finding a cheaper dorm room. To sum it up, my advice would be to plan ahead and to realize that college isn't always about "living in the moment" like the movies make it out to be. You need to make plans to succeed in your life goals and to try to roll with the punches when they come along.

What advice would I give myself in time of transition from highschool to college. The first peace of advice that I would give myself is to manage; manage your time, priorities, and the fun you have. Do not let the transition overwhelm you, and take each task one at a time. The second peace of advice is to become self motivated. Leaving from under the watch of parents or gaurdians gives way for one to slack off or indulge in wrong doings. You will be able to stay focus, complete the task that is set forth, and stay out of trouble with the use of self motivation. It takes effort, but you can do it. The third and final piece of advice is to remember that everything is not easy but it is simple. This means that when things seem to be hard take the time to break down the task at hand and put effort into completing the task. If you know what is required then spread out the assignment over time to gradually meet the requirements making the situation seem less stressful and easier. Now find success have fun and be safe.

I would tell myself to not be so anxious about the future and to have more faith in my own intelligence, common sense, spunk, and genuity. I would want for myself to be more confident in the skills I spent my entire childhood honing and my ability to choose the best major for my personality and to welcome instead of fearing of the reality that it is impossible to predict the future. I would tell myself to not worry so much about how to please others, to just roll with the punches, ignore the jargon of worried thoughts and listen to how I feel inside. I would want more perservance for myself and for me to have embraced the uncertainty of life with the adventurous spirit I have now developed. I would tell myself that with my positive, tough, ambitious, upbeat attitude that I do not have anything to worry about.