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I would tell myself to follow my heart. I would say that UCSB is not the school for me, and that college is a dramatic part of life and development, so choose wisely where you will spend the next four years. If it is out-of-state, don't let the money stop you, if that is where your heart belongs, follow it, it is never wrong. Also I would encourage myself to find a school with a successful program in which I want to study. Look at the long term future of that program and its successes and failures. Always investigate what you will be spending money and time on, don't just take their word for it, look up your own information. Last but not least, California will be California wherever you go, so if you want out, going 300 miles north is not exactly the smartest thing to do. Visit around the country and see the places which you would have never dreamed of going to, it might surprise you that you actually like them.

Very few people in college are the brilliant thinkers that you'd like them to be, but don't dwell on that. Someone does not need to understand more about the complexity of the universe than you in order to teach you something. You need to rethink your concept of an "open mind" so that it involves getting to know people whos lifestyles and points of view make you angrier than you can every remember being, and understanding the universe as they see it.

Breathe. Although the stress the college process creates is very large, just breathe. It will all be worth it once it's over and your diploma is in your hand. Appreciate the time you have left in high school because once you enter college, your world will change, it will change but for the better. The next stage of your life will fill you with new experiences that better you as a person. There are several things you should know though before entering the intimidating world of college. Be yourself. All the new people you're meeting will like you for who you are and you will feel much better about the transition if you are comfortable in the skin you are in and confident in the person you have grown to be. Next, get involved. I know that is such a trite saying and you hear it almost everyday by your college and high school counselors but it is one hundred percent accurate. Lastly, appreciate every moment in college because it goes by faster than you can imagine. And remember, breathe, it helps, I promise.

A university education is an essential part of a person pursuing their dreams. First, I would remind myself to start early with the application process, by the end of Junior year. Second, I would also remind myself to do Strong Interest Career Inventory and the Myers Briggs before making any official choices. I would then research all the financial aid options I have, and discuss them with my parents over the summer. The sky is the limit, as long as, you willing to deal with sleepless nights, hard work, and involvement. Don't waste your time while on campus, get involved with student groups and the surrounding community. When the pressure is to much, look above, a university education is a gift. Last but not least, each person is unique, they all have different paths. Keep the friends you make, because they will be saving grace. When you throw up your hat on graduation day, regardless of debt, you followed your dreams and never gave up.

Hello, Self! Don't look so stricken, you're not going crazy. You see, I've come back in time through that machine back there. Oh, put your eyes back into your head! I'm here to give you some advice. Now, as I recall it you are a high school senior. Heading to college soon eh? I advise you to pack early, I didn't pack until the very last minute and forgot some key things! Keep in mind the weather, don't bring winter clothes just yet, you'll be going to college in August not December! Also, contact your roommate beforehand, make sure you coordinate who is bringing what. Most importantly, STUDY! In high school we were a little lacking in the studying department, you can't get away with that in college my dear. Look over your syllabus and read your assigned chapter before going to class. If you are struggling, don't be afraid to visit your professor's office hours. Your future biology teacher will have some great advice on internships and careers. Despite the amount of studying you should put in, don't forget to relax and make friends. See ya, Self!

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to get ready for the biggest shock of my life. I thought I had everything handled for my transition to college, but as it turns out, reality set in and I found I don't have everything together. So I would tell myself to expect change and to learn to accept it. I'd say it's ok to let go of the past in order to glimpse the future. Your old friends will always be a part of your life, but you can't meet new friends unless you live in the present and move on from the past. The trick is balance. Let go of the old to find new, but never forget the old for the new. Finally, I would tell myself that you don't have to know everything at once. You don't have to know your career goals. You just have to be willing to expand your mind for learning. The best tool is your mind, and it's best fuel is knowledge. Learn and have fun. Sooner or later, things will click into place, and your learning will become part of life.

I have learned somuch being in college so much that i wish i knew before i made the transition. Stuff like its nothing like high school you need to study or you will fail because hey test you on everything you learn and even some stuff you dont. I ould tell myself to sign up for more schollarships because the less money you have to worry about the easier life becomes because believe it or not money does run out. And lastly make some close friends that are moving up to college with you so when trouble arises they can be there to bail you out and talk you through anything or just simply be your study buddy so you dont fail those rediculous college tests. Overall i wish i knew a lot of the things i know now going int my second semester because if i did i probably would have done a lot better and life would be a whole lot less stressful

Don't have fear of not affording or being rejected by a schools. I applied to college, without parent support, not knowing how I would afford it or if I would be accepted for my less than average ACT scores. Luckily I received nearly full paid tuition and have minimum loans from a great university.

The advice I would tell myself is despite the struggles you have had in High School, going to College to further your education will provide you with the knowledge and the tools to be more successful in life than a High School education. I would also say to myself to stop making excuses because if you take time off from furthering your education now, you will make excuses to not go to College later on down the road or you will decide to go when you are 40 years old when it will be a little more difficult because you are still raising your children.

As a high school senior, I had adults surrounding me telling me everything I thought I needed to know about college. Because of all this advice, I decided I had it all figured out, that I was going to move to Colorado, make thousands of friends, party every night, and have the time of my life. I've only been there for four months, but I know that it hasn't been exactly like what any of those adults had told me it would be. I came to terms with the fact that college is my own personal experience, it's not as great as some told me and it's not has horrible as others said. This is my four years to grow into myself as a person and prepare for the rest of my life. I wish I could have told myself to take what others said in stride and just embrace the experience for myself. I've learned more the past four months than I ever did in high school. I wish I would have known to come in with a fresh mind, ready to take in all that would be put before me.

Things are never as hard as they seem, you know that more than anyone. You?ve always made friends easily and you?ve got great ones, just remember not to take yourself too seriously. That goes for your assignments too; you?re smart and there?s nothing you can?t do. If you get a bad grade, it really isn?t the end of the world. And you?re parents really did get your ready for the real world; be prepared, a ton of people are not going to know how to wash clothes or even cook a few meals. Being helpful feels great. By the way, get more scholarships. Now. No doubt you know how to stretch a dollar, but out of state tuition is kind of killing you slowly and your family is collateral damage. Other than that, have fun and don?t be afraid of growing up.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would help myself prepare for college. First of all, taking what I know now, I would make sure the high school me focused more on studying. In high school all the learning is structured by the teachers. They tell you what homework to do and what to read and what will be on the tests. In college, you take notes in class, and you are responsible for learning on your own. You must know what to study and how to study. There are no worksheets to take home. It takes hours of reading and studying and constantly going over the material. I would make sure my high school self knew this so I would be able to practice study habits and be ready for college!

Caitlin, though you imagine yourself more worldly that you really are, you?re still a naive little senior. Busy with school, friends, sports and anything else you can pack into your schedule. You dream about leaving high school behind and finally entering the ?real world?. You?re making all sorts of plans for yourself, but don?t forget to stop daydreaming and listen to Smailes? lectures in English. He?ll make writing a paper at 2am a lot easier, trust me. That brings up another good point: try to get the procrastination bug behind you. The dance parties with your friends on the floor are a blast, but not when you have that paper for Government in the back of your mind. Go talk to all of your professors at least once?not only will you stand out, but you?ll get more help than you realized. Remember that when you first meet people, you don?t have to share everything. Let people get to know you slowly, and you cultivate better friendships than you imagined. Enjoy recruitment for the sorority; these girls will be your sisters for life. Above all have fun?it?ll fly faster than you know.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would let myself know that the next 4+ years of my life would be harder than I think. Homework barely exists anymore, and when it does, it is usually reading. Professors do not really care if you get the reading done; lessons will continue as planned. Late work is not accepted in most cases. Exams usually can not be made up. The trick to surviving college is discipline. You have got to make yourself do your work, and do it the right way. Mom and dad will not be there everyday to make sure you get your homework done. Although school is very important, and it is imperative to keep studying, do not forget to have a social life. Make friends, but do not go crazy. These will be the best years of your life, you have just got to make sure you do not regret them. Believe in yourself above all, because if you do not, you will sink faster than lead in water.

I would make sure I knew before my senior year the colleges that had what I was looking for. I would tell myself to make sure and spend a lot of time to go on many websites for the scholarships and fill out as many as I can to get any finical help that I need. Especially for going to a state school that is out of state which makes it even more expensive.

After going to college, out of state, for one semester I now know that it is not as scary as I imagined. During my senior year I was debating on going out of state or just staying in state, which would have been the easier way. After hours of consideration and countless pro and con lists I chose to go out of state. I wasn't sure if I made the right choice at the time because of the cost of out of state tuition but I now know better. I know I wouldn't have been happy if I stayed in state and I would have regretted it later in life. College only happens once and you need to make the most of it. So, the advice that I would give myself is to do what you want to do and don't have any regrets. And, you can't put a price on happiness. I would rather be paying off loans my whole life and be happy than not have loans and be miserable.

Vicky do yourself a favor and go off to college with no fear and no baggage. That means no boyfriend, try not to be shy when meeting new people, and don't be afraid to put yourself out there, because in reality everyone is in the same boat as you. Try to stay at the dorms on weekends it'll help you make friends, and join as many clubs as you can handle because they really are helpful in meeting people, you will find yourself eventually. Everyone is nervous and a little scared. College is a big step in life and you just have to applaud yourself for even getting there, take it one step at a time. Some other advice i would give you is that you should never stop looking for scholarships, just put in the effort to find them. Focus on your studies, grades come first, so the minute you get out of class and have a few hours go over the material again, its a very helpful technique. Even though your classes are your number one priority make sure your taking care of yourself as well, and don't be afraid to try new things.

Transitioning from high school to college is a big step, and the advice I would give myself is to continue to stay focused on school work and do all of the volunteer work and club work as possible because colleges and scholarships look at those things specifically to see if you are a well-rounded person. It is important to be a well-rounded person because in the long run, you will see that all of your experience out does the next person giving you an advantage in the "big world." Stay on top of it.

If I could do the whole college search experience again I would first and foremost start the process earlier. There are so many different paths to go down and figuring out which to take is a time consuming ordeal to make sure you are happy with where you go. Visiting the campus before was crucial to deciding if I fit. I did! I think feeling overwhelmed, nervous, and excited were the main emotions my senior year. Mixed emotions are perfectly okay. First, to increase the excitement I should have communicated with my roommate more because I went into it without a clue of who she was really. Fortunately, it worked out perfectly! Secondly, I would say keep a planner. It is my main form of organization and without it I would go crazy. It tactfully lays out my homework, extracurricular activities, important dates, and social events. Lastly, learning to say "no" is okay. With so many things to do at college, choose the top priorities. I figured out I do not have to do absolutely everything to be happy.

Assuming, I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college life and the transition;the advise I would give myself is listen to your elders. My uncle, mom, and financial status was telling me to go to community college but, I did not want to accept that fact. I had worked hard in high school and wanted to be that girl who went to a university as a freshman. Even though I knew it was not possible. I needed to accept the fact that community college is great; but, remember to know exactly what classes you want to take for the semester and register the minute registration opens. This point is extremely important. During your second semester it will cause problems for you forcing you to attend the university prematurely. Once you attend the university prematurely you will run into many problems and give yourself a meltdown. Focus harder on being the best student, have fun, meet people but most important-what you take and the grades you receive are utterly important. High school senior self please don't forget this advise it will help you; I promise.