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The corse work is a lot of work compaired to high school. It would probibly be best to start off your freshman year with a light load. Once you attend the classes then you can make re-arangments to your schedual and add or drop classes. Since this school is located in the middle of downtown, my suggestion would be to live on campus as a freshman. Dont bring a car because you wont need one. Another thing is that if you plan on going out that weekend take out enough money to cover the entire weekend because atm fees downtown are extremely expensive. Try to get involved and meet lots of people. You will be living down town chicago, so there will be plenty of opprotunities. There are no sports activities because this is an art school so make sure you are ok with that. There is also no school spirit or anything like that because it is an urban campus and artistic school. The people here are very diverse so you need to be extremely comfortable with yourself to interact with others. I have never witnessed any discriminations so be yourself and have fun!

I would give myself the advice that their are SO many colleges out there. You need to look at all of them and not settle for the one where all your friends are going, or where your parents want you to go. This is YOUR life decision. YOU have to ultimately live with YOUR choices. In high school you are guarded by many teachers, friends, parents etc. But, going/getting to college is your first step at independence. Take the high road and make this experience a very positive one. I myself think I have choosen a very good path. I am very happy with everything that has happened so far up to this point, And ultimately, that it what you should be looking for, happiness. When moving on in your life you need to make sure that you embark on things that make YOU happy and no one else.

Being a senior in highschool might mean taking on a lot of anxiety and uncertainty but if you have gone through any life experience you know that beginning anything is always the toughest obstacle to overcome. Relax and be mindful in the transition from high school to college. College means greater opportunities for a career, knowledge, change, socializing and progress! Understand the preparation that is necessary to succeed, follow through and be mindful of any situation that you are in. When you take on these actions and thought processes you are more than likely going to succeed.

If I could go back in time when I was a high school senior I would tell myself it is all going to be okay. It does not matter that I do not know what I want to be. I would emphasize not to put so much pressure on myself to get through school in four years and to take the time to figure out what I really want from life. I would tell myself to enjoy every opportunity and not rush through it. I would let my younger self know that there are plenty peole out there in the world who do not know what they want from life and I should not stick to something because I think it will get me through college faster and make life easier. I would also tell my high school self that I am going to mess up and that I will make mistakes and I better get used to it. If I want to live a happy and adventurous life I better not be embarrassed to be myself and speak what is on my mind. I should never hold back from anything.

The college years are some of the best years one will experience in life. It's a time when you have the freedom to explore your own interests, meet diverse people, and learn exciting and new things as you work toward building your future. Some advice I would give myself as a highschool senior: 1. Take time to learn which program/s is right for you - Before declaring a major, do research and ask questions to determine which program fits your goals. I believe if you do what you are passionate about you can't go wrong. Start with your end in mind! 2. Get involved - Interact with others. Take the opportunities to learn not only in class, but also in your environment, from peers, and professors. 3. Be yourself - Each one of us is unique and special in our own way. Don't feel like you need to change who you are to fit in. And try not to be too hard on yourself. If at first you don't succeed keep trying. 4. Show appreciation - Always thank those who support you. 5. Finally, make your education a priority. In all you do strive to do your personal best!

Choose to pursue exactly what you love and are passionate about. And don't doubt it. Don't be afraid of failing, because you will do that a lot. Stare dissapointment in the face and get excited, because you are growing and learning. Life would be trite if nothing was hard. Surround yourself with people that will lift you up. Don't do what you think sounds the most "practical". Will you be passionate about "practical" in 5, 10, 20 years?? Live in the PRESENT. Cling to your beliefs. Be joyful. Your college experience is what YOU make of it. It doesn't matter if you don't like your proffessor or your classmates; you can take what you want from the experience. So push yourself. Try things. Stay encouraged. Approach everything with great panache.

I would tell myself to get better grades and apply for scholarships the beginning of my senior year so I don't have to worry about paying back the student loans that I have now. I would also consider my options to the last minute so then I know where I want to go and what I want to do when I reach the school campus.

"The world that lies ahead is full of love and promise," if I was given a chance to talk to myself as a high school senior, those are the exact words I would tell myself. As I entered college, I immediately fell victim to the stereotypical lifestyle associated with being in college: partying. Today, I have come to acknowledge that college is not about partying, but about finding the love that is within and spreading that love in order to envoke the personal revolutions within everyone. If I were to go back, I would tell myself not to submit to the casualness of partying and hooking up. I would encourage myself to take more initiative in high school clubs, so that I could be successful in college. I believe that student organizations help promote self-awareness and a positive self-esteem. These qualities are necessary when entering college, and if I were to go back and give advice, I would inform myself of the importance of student organizations.

You cannot depend on anyone else to help you with school from this point on. As an adult, you are responsible for getting everything together as far as preparing to go to college. Take all the time you need to figure out what it is you really want to pursue career wise. Don't let anyone discourage you or push you to go down the wrong career path becasue this is your life . You'll know when you're ready for college and be prepared for the obsticles that you'll run into.

Save money and stay focused. i wish someone would have told me to save more money for college. depending on where you go it can get kind of expensive.