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It will be one of the hardest things that you will ever do especially the first year. It is okay to cry, and it is okay to ask for help. The experience is really what you make of it. If you have a positive mindset and allow youself to go out and do things, chances are you will enjoy it a lot more than if you were to sit in your room and wish you could be somewhere else. No one is going to babysit you, you need to take responsibility for your own self and learn how to acheive what you want by your own means.

If I could go back in time to my senior year I would have definitely applied for more scholarships. If I would have applied for more scholarships I wouldn't have had to stress about getting the money to fund my education. I also would have took AP classes so that I wouldn't have had to take as man classes now and my tuition would be cheaper.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would give lots of advice. First, I would insist on enrolling in a SAT prepatory program. Thiis will help to increase my chances of earning a high score that will enable me to be accepted into a competitive school and earn competitive scholarships. Next, I would insist on becoming more involved in extra curricular activities. Not on;y will this build leadership skills but it will improve my ability to handle working with people with diverse personalities which is a skill you need in college. Additionally, I would suggest networking with a current student within my major to arrange shadowship opportunities. I believe this would have been helpful to me because I eliminates doubt and uncertainty. It also provides opportunuities to hear advice from someone who has experienced what you will be undergoing. As far as the transition, I would tell myself to prepare to be resourceful. Learn how to do more with less to survive! Exhibiting self control and self preservation will take you far. Have a stash of non perishable food, a chant to calm yourself and pictures to remind yourself of goals.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self some advice I would give myself three vital tips. One tip would be to choose wisely who I surround myself with. I say this because in high school I often surrounded myself with the wrong group people which somewhat hindered my progression, socially and academically. Having the right friends as a support system is crucial in high school. Secondly I would have told myself to develop better studying skills no matter how hard it is to focus. In high school I didn’t study as much as a should have and consequently I have trouble with studying currently. Lastly I would have told my high school self to become more involved in in-school and out of school activities so that in the future I would be more experienced as well as informed about what does and does not work for me. Being involved in activities can give to a feel for what you might be interested in the future and it also gives you things to put on your resume (which is always a good thing). Extracurricular activities are simply a way to find yourself.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior I would remind myself to remain focused, I would remind myself not to let my financial problems affect how I finish the school year or the future. I would constantly remind myself school is not about partying, it's about making a foundation for yourself so whatever you went through in the past you wouldn't have to deal with anymore. I've always had financial problems so I would let myself know that I can cross any obstacle that comes my way in order to succeed.

If I could go back to high school as a senior, 2 key things that I would tell myself are to stay organized and to plan ahead of time. In high school, a lot of the time when assignments were given to me I could wait untill the last minute to do them, but now in college I realized that is not always possible. A lot of the work given in college is lengthy and required you to put in a lot of effort. Planning ahead of time is also very beneficial as well. Using techniques such as a planner or an agenda to keep you on track can be helpful as well. In high school it was almost required for us to use ur daily planners to keep ourselves organized, but in college since you are seen as a young adult it is your responsibility to remember when due dates are approaching. This is the advice I would give myself if I could go back to my senior year of high school.

Hindsight is everything, and looking back to the seventeen year old version of myself, she had no idea what she was getting in to. Firstly, I would warn her to not get caught in the overwhelming cycle that all students seem to get thrown into: that to be successful means to travel with a well-known field: such as science, law or medicine. I would tell myself that it is okay to not get swept up in the technology and STEM factor of college-life. You are just going to waste your time and eventually find your way back to what you are truly passionate about. I would tell her to not be scared, that it is okay to feel out of place sometimes. I would tell her that life exists outside of your comfort zone and that by pushing boundaries, you will become the better for it. I would let her know that it is going to seem difficult at first, but soon you will feel confident and grow into a young woman that you can be proud of. Mostly I would tell her to be brave and that this is an extaordinary opportunity.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure my grades stay on top, because the competiton for scholarships is very large. Also, I would tell myself to not be nervous and relax, because if you stay on track, college is a piece of cake. I would also tell myself to always believe in yourself, even when others try to discourage you. If you want to major in something that you find interesting, then go for that major, instead of pursuing a hard major and having to transfer out. Lastly, have fun, get involved, and not only build your network, but form lifelong connections with people who may someday change the world.

If I could have a conversation with my high school self, I would tell myself to learn more about paying for college. College is a time to discover who you really are and make desicions both good and bad. Stay true to yourself and do not like anyone distract you away from the real reason why you chose to pursue a higher education. Parties, boys, and social aspects of life will always be there but, this opportunity might not present itself again. Strive for exellence and always think of the great outcomes you can accomplish.

The freedom feels great but don't let it keep you from your studies. I messed up my fall semester that I had to come home to push my grades up.All upper classmen guys want one thing and they see freshmen girls as fresh meat on a platter. And freshmen guys are the same.. Just be smart and be careful who you trust. Not everyone has your best interest at heart.Use your freshmen year to get acquainted with your school and yourself.. You're probably going to grow up a lot this year. Have fun cause freshmen year is the easiest. Try to get involved with clubs and activities but not too much freshmen year save most of that for your later years.And one more thing: WORK OUT. Freshmen 15 is sooo real and a lot of freshmen girls get depressed if they let themselves go. Always keep your head up and don't let nobody punk you or change who you are

I would tell my high school senior self to simply enjoy college. Those four years flew by so fast that now look back wondering where the time went. For most people your undergrad years of college are your most memorable. I look back and feel like I was so concerned with getting out and starting life that I missed the most important aspects of college. If I knew then what I know now I would have had a greater appreciation for college and the transitional stage it provided into true adulthood.

If I can go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not what it seems. I thought that college would just be partying, going out all time with your friends and just having a good time all the time. Meanwhile, it’s not exactly like that, college is nothing but work. You have multiple homework, essays due at a time and a lot of studying to do. Most college freshman’s put the work to the side and then would regret it later. Partying would always be there but getting a good education wont. If you keep failing you will eventually get kick out of school and your parents just wasted a huge amount of money on your tuitions. So I would tell myself work hard and every time you feel like quitting never give up.

When stepping into one’s freshman year in college it can be a new but frightening journey. Usually when one thinks of college he or she does not think of hard work and grades. When people see any college movie, they see underage drinking, crazy parties, and fun social outings. Freshman year is a base for the rest of one’s life in college. There is more to college than what people see in movies such as creating a social life, time management, and becoming a mature adult.

Tamara as a high senior i will tell her to be very organize and always keep up with her papers and important files. I will also tell her not to miss any classes and always be on time. I will info her about keeping up with deadline and when something is due it is due, so stay on top of your work. She will need to know to get a goodnight rest because falling asleep in class will just get you kick out. she will also need to know to get to know all her professor on a one to one basic it will count in the long run. I will tell her to be around postive people and people who will help you grow. The best advice i will give her is get grades and once you have good grade then the fun will come.

I would tell myself to take every single year in high school very seriously. That the higher you're grades are the easier it will be to recieve scholarships & that even if grades aren't high enough to apply for many scholarships. The freedom your freshmen year feels great but don't let it keep you from your studies. All upper classmen guys want one thing and they see freshmen girls as fresh meat on a platter. And freshmen guys are the same.Just be smart and be careful who you trust. Not everyone has your best interest at heart.Use your freshmen year to get acquainted with your school and yourself. You're probably going to grow up a lot this year. Have fun because freshmen year is your easiest year just like in high school. Try to get involved with clubs and activities but not too much freshmen year save most of that for your later years. And one more thing: WORK OUT. Freshmen 15 is so real and a lot of freshmen girls get depressed if they let themselves go. Always keep your head up and don't let nobody punk you or change who you are.

I watch myself as I sit in the auditorium of an assembly. Its weird, I can see my whole past and everyone in it from my senior year of high school but no one can see me. "Am I dreaming?" "What is this?" Last thing I rememeber is falling asleep in my dorm room of college, now im here. Weird. I take a seat in the back of the auditorium and listen to the guest speaker. Its a recruiter from a college talking about how important it is to apply for scholarships and that thousands of scholarships go unapplied for every year and the money goes to no one because students are not willing to put in the work. I find myself in the auditorium and see myself laughing with my friends, and playing on my phone not caring what the speaker has to say. I wanted to to snatch the phone and explain that this is not a joke, listen to what he has to say and apply for scholarships because if not, your parents will struggle paying for your tuition. Take advantage of the oppurtunities, you are a smart girl, what do you have to lose.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self advice it would be dont give up so easily, if you have a dream have the courage to see it through. There are more opportunities out there for college graduates then for single moms with no degree . College transition seems harder than it is sometimes but everything in life isnt easy you cant just walk away from something because you dont fit in. There are lessons to be learned in college that will help you to be a better person and get the job of your dreams, build your self esteem, and take pride in yourself for something well deserved after you earn your education. So in conclusion I would say go to school get a good education, build your future and be proud of yourself lifes to short to let the opportunity pass you by reach out and grab it.

First of all, college is not as hard as anyone ever thinks it is going to be. It is easy if you learn how to manage your time and get yourself together enough to get your work done. Do not let anything get in the way of your education. Parties and going out all the time may be tempting but that is not what is important at that moment, getting school work done first and being prepared for class is the most important thing anyone could do for themselves. Teachers will appreciate it and help you succeed in your studies and eventually in life but if you slack off they will forget about you, even if they know you have potential they will not help you if you will not help yourself. Please do not be your worst enemy in college. You know why you are going there and you have been waiting your whole life to go, just stay focused and do your work, it is not hard at all if you put your mind to it.

The advice that I would give myself would is since I'm learning the knowledge and I have range of options it's time to go above and beyond to learn moreabout resources and how to get them now so that i am preared for my future to come.

I would tell myself that it is important to start preparing now by studying and making sure I am able to get up on time for my classes because you have to be ready to do that in college. I would also tell myself that some people aren't at all what they seem and you cannot be nice to everyone because peole will take advantage of that.