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Cynthia your are doing well with winning art scholarships to put your self in college, but keep applying even after you have settled in school. Learn how to study better for history classes and when your boyfriend starts giving you problems leave him because staying with him will make school to hard. Boyfriend troubles and math dont mix well at all. Your advisor wont clearly explain things so if you dont get a class you wanted, go speak with that professor and ask if they can override you in. That way you can take you art courses in the order you need them too be. Dont be so home sick you will make many long term close friends who care about you. Worry less because time fixes many problems and your life isnt short, so takes tihngs as they come dont rush. Its not the end of the world if you didnt do well in a class just do better the next time. be happy because you have a loving family and friends [Shaneka Jordan, Holly miller, Jai Evan Brown, and Indya Chapuis]

If I could go back to first semester of my senior year of high school I would tell myself to start preparing then and there. I would tell myself that not having to spend hours studying would no longer be an option with classes that thing are on a different level. I would tell myself to use rate my professor and other student inputs when it came to selecting professors, don?t take too many classes that required lots of writing especially an English and Social science in the same semester. I would also say learn stress managing techniques, because the transition is bumpy and there is not as much guidance from instructors as there is in high school. I would tell myself that you do need to search and apply for scholarships don?t believe that one will simply get you by. Apply to as many colleges as possible and don?t. Lastly I would tell myself to stay focused and disciplined you have to be your own motivator, coach, discipliner and council the ?you better do your work? speeches will end with high school.

READ! Learn to read more effectively! A great deal of college is involved with reading on your own. In high school you are being told what to read and what to study and when that graduation day comes that will be the last of that! Being open-minded is another big thing. College brings many different people with different backgrounds to this one little focus point called a "university"! If you were to make that transition to college with the same mind-frame from high school it would be very hard for you to adjust and socialize; not just with other students, but with your professors as well. Also, learn to prioritize. I'm sure when you get to college it will be your first time without parental advision so balancing school-work and social activities would be a must! I know you like to sing and dance but remember, you are going to college to get an education; not to mention you are paying for it this time!

My dear Em, College is not as easy as you think. There are going to be twists and turns that even you cannot predict, no matter how much you calculate. You are going to grow up faster than you have ever experienced. You are going to feel reality sink in, and it may not seem exciting at first. You are in for the toughest trip of your life, so fasten your seat belt and buckle down for a bumpy and exhausting ride. Do not be afraid; the one tool you will need is drive. Stressing yourself out and waiting for catastrophe is only going to crush you. When you come to the time of physical and mental overload, look up, pray, and believe when that voice in your head tells you everything is going to work out. You can do it. It is alright to fail sometimes; it may help you in the long run even if it does not make sense now. Now if I have scared you, let that push you more. Believe in yourself; do not fear the unknown. The trip will never end, but when you allow yourself, that road can take you anywhere. Luck, Yourself

I would have been more prepared and I also would of taken things a little bit more seriously, well actually a lot more seriously. I always thought that when the teacher said they were "preparing" us for college that they were only trying to get us to settle down, the truth is, they really were. I would sit myself down and say " Ryan it's time to that brain to work and grow up."

I would tell myself to be more focus on school and to learn more study skills. I would also have chosen to look for colleges sooner than i did. I Would tell myself to look fir more scholarship offer too.

Get your license and car, take a year off between high-school and college, don't go out with the guy that drives the Jeep, make sure you stay really close with your first roomate, and start reading 2 plays a week right now (it will help when it comes to your directing class). Beyond that, do not be afraid, for it profits you nothing, and start learning how to cope with failure, because you will need to reach for the stars and you won't always make it. Still, you have the same chance as anyone and, just because you don't always grasp the dream does not mean you can't succeed later.

I will advise myself to feel free to be myself and have fun. College life is a great experience that is filled with a lot of excitement and new ideas. Be open to meeting new people and hanging out with people who share similar goals and ideas as me.There will be some down falls that accompany the college life, but I will have to continue to think positive and know that God is greater than anything. I will also advise myself to be more organized. Being organize will allow you to have better academic success. Last and not least, I will advise myself to get affiliated with many clubs and organizations, so that I can have something to place on my resume`s.

When I was in high school, I thought college was going to be all fun and games. I thought it was going to be exactly like high school only no curfew and no rules. If i was able to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to work hard, buckle down, and take it seriously. I wish I would have worked harder instead of just getting by. If I would have actually taken the time to study, I would have been a straight A student. If I made B's slacking off, I know I could have done so much better if I would have actually put as much effort into my studies as I did my friends and extracurricular activities. I can't go back and change the things I did then, but I can make a difference by applying what I would have done in high school to what I can do in college.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would most definately tell myself to immediately take an active role in campus activities. That joining clubs and taking part in student events is what makes college life easier and more enjoyable. Becoming an active student will shape my university and myself to become a leader and participant in my community. I would also tell my younger self to start college immediately after graduation. For I was foolish and decided to focus on my job and live on my own after high school, doing so has made it difficult to go to college after four years and now I must maintain a full-time academic life whilst balancing my home/work life. I think those words would help my younger self make an shorter path to the successful college career that I and fortunate enough to have today.

Have thicker skin and punch those racist a holes at North Georgia in the mouth.

The advice I would give myself would be to work hard towards keeping good grades. I tended not to really care all that much about good grades in high school, and now that I'm a junior in college, I am working really hard to get my GPA back up to a 3.0. I would have told myself that slacking off in high school will not help me once I get to college. I would tell myself that its not always good to just settle with just average grades and I should work towards higher grades and be proud of being able to make good grades.

Pay attention is highschool, and make sure you study because it's a big transition from highschool and college.

If I would go back in time and tell myself as a high school senior what I know now about college life and transition, I would probably advise myself to join a Freshman Learning Community (FLC) and also, during my high school years, to make sure I do more extra-curricular activities as I can. I would advise myself about the FLC because I did not join when I was a freshman and it did hurt a bit. Being a citizen of another country and having about two years of American High School years, I was not totally aware of what college would be like. Therefore, I was a bit set back with the transition to college when I entered as a freshman. Even though the FLC was greatly advised for the in-coming freshman, I did not take a responsibility or feel the need of joining one. So, I would definitely advise myself to join that. Also, with the extracurricular activities, this would have built me a little bit more for college life. In the sense that I would feel more in-group with the "stuffs" going on around campus if I have had the experience in High School.

I would say think about what you really want and don't do something just because. Think about what you would like to do with your life and what career you would want; research it to help make your decision and perhaps go shadow someone in that profession. If you get a job that you love or even like, you'll never work a day in your life. Don't change your school decision just because you met some boy, even if he's "the one". You'll miss your family; it's not that far away to visit. You might wonder what would it be like if you went off to school even for a year to get the college experience. If he's the guy you plan to spend your life with and vice versa, he'll be by your side the whole time encouraging you. Don't ever stop trying. It's going to be tough at times but you'll get through it and do great; don't get discouraged if you get a bad grade. It's not as easy as you think. You have to keep trying and never let it get you down.

The best advice I can give to a parent and/or student is to simply choose a school that fits your educational wants and needs, not your best friend's. Also, do not go to a school just because rumors have been spread about the non-stop parties because partying every night will not earn a degree. The right school is one that offers your major, has clubs and/or organizations centered around that major, and has an inviting, uplifting, and encouraging atmosphere filled with people that share the same goal; to graduate with a degree.

know what field your child wants to study and search for the best school. Always ask your friends about different options.

Leave it up to the student, they know what they want. Do not interfere with their decision, let college be the best years of their life.

Look for a college/university that fits you and not what you think everyone else thinks you should do. It's your life, live it the way you want to. Also look for a school that has a good varity of programs that they are noted for, because you never know if you'll change your mind on your major or if you don't have a major yet..

Go with what you want to do in life, not the cool stuff the school has.