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Everyone in college that I talked to while I was in highschool told me how much I would have to study. There are many distractions and no parental figures are there making sure your homework is getting done, making sure you're getting up for class everyday, and making sure you're studying. I would tell my highschool self that it's harder than you think. Don't brush off the advice that everyone is giving you because all they are really trying to do is help. Eliminate as many distractions as possible and devote time to homework because in the end, that's why you're in school. You're paying for your education now and if you don't get the grades you've wasted your money. You'll only be hurting yourself and your future if you don't give 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} all the time.

Everything seemed to be so important, the smallest decisions seemed colossal as a high school senior and choosing the right career path and school was all I thought about. However, going back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, now being a college senior, I would urge that 17 year old girl is go out and take more risks. College can be whatever you want it to be. There isn't an adult making the rules because in the four short years of college, you're transforming into an adult. Take more risks. Be bolder in everyday situations and make connections with important individuals. Have more confidence in yourself and your abilities and congratulate yourself on the small victories in life. That is what I would tell my high school self. As I go into my last semester of my senior year and on to graduate school, I'll remember that advice.

That advice that i would give myself is to be careful with the school im going to choose ,because is my future and my life.When you are ready to pick the college is because you already did research about it,all the good and bad things about the college you are planning to go, dont let nobody to rush you or intimidate you.You need to learn a lot about life in college and the area where you are going to be for the next four years and the money you are going to spend on it.Check the sports and activities that they offer.Education is very important for you future.

Apply for scholarships! I never did as a high school senior and now I am regretting it. Also, I wish I woudl have just started out with pre-med in the first place.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would want to tell myself to spend more time looking forward to college and less time worrying. Aside from the high cost of college- everything else is going great. I have succeeded with a 3.8 GPA my first year and I was recognized for my excellence in biology and asked to work as a biology tutor to spread my knowledge and passion to other students. I spent time worrying about the change and how difficult my course load was going to be and I lost sight of the fact that i'm a determined and intelligent individual and i succeed to the best of my abilities. I would have been able to enjoy my senior year more and created more positive memories, like I have during my freshman year of college.

I have learned that there is more than one way to do things, and more than one viewpoint and opinion and it is important to see all sides before taking a stance on a matter

I have met so many new people from all different aspects of life. There are so many opportunities to thrive and succeed at Daemen. The required core competencies, as well as the main classes, help breed well-rounded men and women who are ready to conquer society and make major improvements and leave their mark. Daemen also encourages study abroad, which I very seriously plan on enrolling in to study across the world and find out more about other cultures and ways to interact with people. I know coming out of Daemen that I will be well prepared and confident in my career as a Physician Assistant, being diverse in my studies and having many great memories that shape who I will become.

College has really opened my eyes to things I did not see before I started in the Fall of 2009. the first thing my eyes were opened to was how much I needed to work on my writing in order to bring it up to the college level. With the help of my professors my writing has greatly improved, and continues to improve with each passing day. My eyes were also opened to the world around me thanks to Daemen's IND-101 class. At first I thought it was a silly class, and that I shouldn't have to take it, but in the end it really opened me up to new experiences going on around campus. This class really helped me to get over my shyness, and make some new great friends, as well as make me more aware of the events occuring in the world today. It has been valuable to attend Daemen for me because it has made me a well rounded person, who will be go out in the world ready for all life has to offer, because Daemen is preparing me for all the experiences, and surprises life will to throw at me.

The first year in college is the biggest transition that most students will ever undergo in their educational careers. As a science major, I found my first year to be extremely rigorous. In high school I was used to being an "A" student, but when i began to struggle in some of my college classes I panicked, which caused me a lot of undesired stress. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to relax , focus, and not get discouraged if I made a mistake. Although I was enrolled in college-credit courses in high school, the actual college experience was very different and more demanding than what I had been exposed to. I mainly studied alone in high school, but if I could go back I would tell myself to find a study group of classmates who were well-focused and productive to go study with. I found a group and it really helped me to improve my test scores. As for making friends, I would tell myself to hang out with students (mainly in my major) who understand my course work-load.

From what I have experienced already in college, there is a great deal of information I would tell my self in high school. First, I would discuss that college level course work demands a good work ethic and many hours of studying for each class. In high school you may be able to pull of an A on that test by cramming the night before but not in college. Getting into good study habits with high school classes definitely eases the transition to college level academics. Furthermore, grading policies in college are far different from high school. Where in high school one may take a make-up test or quiz or perform corrections on an assisgnment, college grading often involves a one time only policy, and the grade may consist only of a few exams. I would recommend always working hard on any assisgnment to ensure success. Lastly, one of the biggest things I would recommend to my previous self is to get involved within the school and the community. High school provided time to socialize, and get a sense of a posssible careeer. Being involved makes the transition into college enjoyable, easy, and creates a well rounded person.

If I could go back in time, to when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself a lot of helpful information about college and how to transition. I would tell myself that I would need to stay career orientated throughout my college career because losing sight of your goals can happen quickly in college. I would also tell myself that a B- is okay, and not to pressure myself to get all A?s because I don?t want to burn myself out, and in the end not get as good of grades. I would also recommend to myself as a high school senior to really start focusing on time management skills because in college it is not all scheduled out for you, independence is key. In being an adult in college the first semester will seem very difficult but if you get a grasp on what is the most important to achieve in college, you hopefully will succeed and be successful in your studies. I would also tell myself this one last thing; that college is a place to enjoy your young adult life as you learn the skill sets for your future, so enjoy.

More than paying attention to friends, getting one's assignments done in a timely manner and creative thinking are essential if success is desired in college. Procrastination may seem the easy way out of not doing homework at the moment it is assigned, but it comes full circle in the end. The prolonging of an assignment means it is most liekly done at the very last moment, which in many cases, results in poor results and bad expectations of behavior in classroom settings. Being able to think creatively allows for many different approaches to studying and test taking skills to enhance and enrich the learning environment. Creative thinking also allows for creative problem solving, which is not only essential but desired in classroom settings. Being able to see the most effective way to handle an assignment or debate a topic in class has amazing ramifications later on in the semester. In combining both a timely manner in assignments and creative thinking allow for the best work ethic possible in college. Being able to get things done is good, but to get them done in a way that the professor is proud makes a student proud of the work.

I woud say, try harder for high grades to get a higher award but not to consider it all important for nothing is more important being happy and satisfied with high school life. I would enjoy the college applications and visits knowing the right choice will be apparent. I would say take time to know thyself and everything will workout in the end.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that Daemen College is nothing like Brooklyn College. You have to work much harder and be even more dedicated to your school work. Just because people suggest something to you, don?t let people make decisions for you. You are your own person with your own brain and can think for yourself. Don?t just pick something or do something because it pleases others. You need to please yourself before you can even think about pleasing others. Whatever you do don?t let guys get to you. Your school work comes first and you don?t need any extra stress or problems on your plate. You also need to study. Study like your life depended on it. Also don?t be afraid to ask for help. As soon as you see yourself struggling get a tutor or ask your teachers for help so you can have a successful, stress free, first semester at school.

If I could go back in time, I would have taken more AP courses. Even though it is hard work in high school, it is definitely worth it in college because it saves you a lot of money, as well as preparing you for the difficulty of college courses. I would have also relied more on myself to learn and research information, rather than on my high school teachers because college professors expect you to do the majority of the classwork on your own. The amount of homework I received when I went to college was a rude awakening. In high school, you are expected to complete small homework assignments. It would have been nice to have done a few large papers so that when it came time to write my first fifteen paged paper I wasn't stressing over it. Even though classes in college can be very demanding and difficult at times, a college experience is definitely worth it. You learn to balance your social and academic life, which are both of equal value. Sure it would be great going back knowing what I already know, but that would take the excitement out of this fascinating new experience.

I would have just attended a community college at first. I would have liked to start out playing volleyball at a 2 year school as opposed to starting right out at a 4 year college. The people I have met there have been amazing but if i could do it all over I would have chosen a community college.

I would let myself know to go to class more often, study more, and listen to my parents. They've already gone through it and I should have taken their advice on being a better student. I just would like a better reputation.

It is best to pick the right choice of college you will like to attend, because if you just settle for any place you will never be happy and enjoy your life experiences and the things you like to do. College is basically the first day of the rest of your lives so you should make the best out of it. If you never care about choosing the best college and profession that makes you happy, once you graduate you may feel that all your hard work was for nothing and you will end up working a job that is all work and no fun for you. College is not for everyone and some people do not get the advantage like others to go to college so it is great to take advantage of that opportunity and make the best of it for your career.

I think the most important part in finding the right school is first; making sure that the school offers majors that you are intrested in; second, you have to like the people you meet around the college and third, you need to feel safe and happy on and around the campus. This will be a place for the next 4-5 years you will be everyday. Make sure you fit in. Check out the activities offered on campus and groups there are to join. Make sure that you will not feel afraid to open up here and make this place your home for your college career.

I would suggest looking at a wide range of colleges. Small and large as well as public or private. If you options are too narrow when the time comes to choose you may be very unhappy with not having a broad spectrum to choose from. Also think about the kind of people you want to be around. If the school is artsy or academic or athletically focused, that may give clues to the type of people you will be living with.