Kaylynn
If I had the opportunity to speak to my high school senior self, I would most definitely advise myself about the importance of organization and time management. I found early on that being organized and having things prepared early on are a crucial part of being a college student. Due dates tend to appear when you least expect them too. While being a full time student, it was inevitable that in my 5 or 6 of my 8 classes I had regular homework. With this, I would tell myself to be sure to keep an organized planner, and to keep sticky notes. I found that placing sticky notes in places on things that I would regularly use or see, helped this aspect because they were reminders of what needed to get done. With this also comes prioritizing; what is due first, and what will take more time to do. I would remind myself to do things in that order becasue it creates an easier and less time consuming process. Though I feel as though there are many things I could've better prepared for I found that organization and time management seemed to be the most crucial.
Jenna
If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to stress and worry so much about little details that are out of my control, like what my roommate will be like or how often I am going to have to write long papers. I would tell myself to focus on enjoying my last year of high school and to physically push myself more to prepare for a demanding life of being a dance major in college. I would tell myself to start eating better and using a planner so that in college I wouldn’t have to teach myself how to do those things on top of all of the other things I have to keep track of. Also, I would tell myself to start saving what little money I had at the time because paying tuition is stressful and every penny counts.
Precious
Ifi could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would tell myself to be more organized. By organized i mean planning out which days im doing certain assignments, just so im not rushing or feeling overwhelnmed. I would also tell myself to start going to sleep early and waking up on time for classes because that is what I have a problem with here at college now.
Kathryn
Oranization, plan, scheduleing. Be prepared to work hard for your dreams, high school is tough butv so is college and the real world. Enjoy every minute wheather you go part time or full time you will achieve your goals and dreas. There are people who want to help you, ask for help, accept the help. Take pride in who you are and what you want to do. Be Thankful. Your high school teachers do there very very best to get you ready for college. Greatfull. Be extra gratefull for your parents who have raised you and is helping you achieve you college dreams and have been there in the ups and downs.
Erin
What advice I would give my high school self would be to follow my original plans on where to go after high school. I have been wanting to go to Dean College since my Junior year. Unfortunately, some of my family didn't agree with the path I wanted to take, which was to major in dance. After exploring my options by going to a community college and then to a Cosmetology school, five years later I decided to go back to my original dream. I don't regret becoming a hairdresser, but if I followed my Dean career path I could have been graduated and working by now. So maybe I should really tell myself it's ok to have a backup plan but always follow your dreams and don't listen to anyone that says you can't do it. I am proud that I realized that now while I am still young and before it was too late.
Toyomi
I would say to try your best in school. Also don't let others distract you. Make sure you do your homework and get enough sleep.
sam
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James
make sure to make a schedule and stay on top of it.
Brianna
Looking back, knowing now about college life and the transition, I would tell myself to be patient and think things through first. Wanting to be like most of my classmates, I wanted to start college as soon as the following year, which was a big mistake. During my last years at high school, I didn't put much thought into what I actually wanted to have as a career in the future, all I knew is that I liked fashion. I ended up getting accepted to a college close to my house that had a decent fashion major. I hated everything about my first year; my classes, my major, the commute, etc. Due to personal issues and heartbreak, I decided to drop out of college, focus on myself and figure out what I want to do with my life. During the break, I learned a lot about myself and how I wanted to be in the future. That being said, I would tell myself to be patient and take time to think before rushing into things.
Fotini
Do not give up on your goals
Joseph
Try as hard as you can in High School. Be as open to everyone as you can, making friends new friends is a great thing.
Keishla
If I was to go back in time to when I was in hgih school, I would advice myself to not procastinate as much and work on using my time wisely and get used to studying.
Jaclyn
If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself an ear-full of helpful information. YOU CANNOT SLACK!! Even when you are sick, it is the worst thing to do. Staying ahead and keeping up with assignments will lead you to a successful semester. College is nothing like high school, it is more flexible and not as much drama. It will be a very tough first semester but you will eventually get used to the transition of having no money and eating at random times. Don't be so nervous, being nervous only stops people from wanting to get to know you. Lastly, I would tell myself to just work hard and that it will all pay off in the future so giving up is not an option.
Thomas
I would tell myself to get my work done and get good grades. I would tell myself that highschool is not worth parting or having fun at.
Paul
I would chnage my level of organization. i would tell jyse;f to learn to write everything down
Matthew
GEt everything done quicker and enjoy the time you have at school.
Shannon
If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior I would have a lot of advice and knowledge to give myself. First being, stop worrying about how many friends I have. The friends I had then did not stick around after graduation and just go to show how true they were to me. I worried way too much as to how people percieved me and especially the way I looked. I would tell myself to make time to relax and stop beating myself up over the projects or essays I had to accomplish. As a perfectionist, I tend to drive myself crazy and I would like to remind myself that perfection is impossible. Most importantly, I want to tell myself to just be happy. Be happy for I still live at home, happy that I live in my town, and happy with myself. I worried way too much and now that I am comfortable in who I am, I regreat giving myself those sleepless nights. So listen up senior year Shannon, just be happy.
Bryanna
I would tell myself not to give up, and instead of letting things get in my way use it as an inspiration to do better. As a high school senior I was very depressed because of the recent death of my father and I let this get in the way of my studies. I would personally tell myself to not let my fathers death break me down, but instead focus that pain into my education in order to persevere.
Robert
I would tell myself to work harder in choosing a school instead of having my principle hwlp me out entirely. When choosing school, I was the one being manipulated by Dean College and was too blind to see how awful of a school it actually is. My plan is to transfer after my sophomore year, which was my original plan. However, I could have commuted to the local community college instead of paying over 20K a year. Being from a family of 5 it will be entirely up to me to pay off the debt, which is possible.
Jamaya
If I could go back in time to talk to myself about college I would tell myself "all the things you heard about college is true, but you need to know that you would all the time to hang out with friends make sure you get your work did first. College is not like high school; the papers that you are doing right now is baby work. With the papers you have to do in college you have lot of pages. Just make sure you get your work did before you do anything. And if you need help don't be afraid to go to your teachers or your academic advisiors they could help you out. I wouldn't tell you anything wrong. I been through it thats why I'm telling you this now."