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If I were able to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior about making the transition into college life, I would make sure the conversation focused on making myself happy. I chose Delaware State University to help my family with tuition, since it was in-state tuition, but I would convince my high school senior self to decide my university based on diversity, distance, and academics, along with other things that would make me happy.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior who is transitioning to college, I would give myself a lot of advice. The best advice I could have gave myself was to remember the reason I came to college. My reason I came to college was to gain a higher education. My freshman year in college I notice that there are many temptations that will deter me from that goal. Not having my parents around I had the freedom to do as I wanted. It was my responsibility to make sure I went to class and my work was done on time. I had to learn early on that in order to be success in college I had to balance my social life with my academics. It is important to finish all school work before attending any events or extracurricular activity. For example, I would have my homework done before attending any parties or social events because after I would be too tired to complete them. By doing this I was able to stay focus on my school work and still have fun at the same time.

School is all about time management use it dont abuse it.

If I were given the chance to go back to my high school self, I would give me an ear-full. I would tell myself to stay focused. In high school, I did not take my studies seriously. I told myself that the things I wanted in life would just happen. I now know that these things take a lot of work. In high school I was more worried about appearances and social standings as opposed to my academic advancement and achievements. I would tell my high school self to practice his instruments more. As a music education major I now realize that you can?t advance musically without practice. I was always told to practice but I didn?t. My musical skills came naturally and I took advantage of that. However, if I had practiced more in high school, I would have been an exponentially better performer. I could have applied those practicing techniques to my schooling and I could be in a much more prestigious college. There are many things that I would have told myself, but these are the most important. With the information that I would have given myself, I would be a very different person.

Be open-minded wen entering college...Dont party too much...Think Positive, Act positive, Be positive...

I would tell myself to stay calm and not fall under any peer pressure. Remember that you're education always comes first, before any kind of social gathering. Also, when you do go out to those social gatherings, there are going to be times when the people around you are going to want you to do things that you wouldn't even imagine doing, so just pay close attention to the company that you keep. Other than that, just enjoy yourself, embrace the moment of you geting out of your mother's house, because I know that you've been waiting for that moment, and just stay focused on receiving that Bacherlor's and Master's Degree.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition for high school to college is as hard as you make it. Many of the struggles a high schooler goes through, are relived in college. It's a matter of being able to learn from your mistakes and master becoming a student. In high school many students cram. In college cramming gets you nowhere. Instead of cramming, study a little bit each day in order to master your lessons. Many of the material seen, will be seen again in one way shape or form. Master your lessons the first time so that you are not wasting valuable time later trying to learn something that should have been learned earlier. Also networking is key. Learn as much as you can about the professors as well as which classes to take. Instead of taking the easy classes or professors, take the more challenging ones in order to push yourself. Lastly, time management is a must. You must be able to manage your time wisely. Know when to go out and have fun and when it is time to study.

I would probably look for more scholarships and investigate the school more.

In my experience i would make sure that im prepared for anything possible because in college you have to take it one day at a time anything is possible if you try. I would make sure that i studied more and open my mouth more to my teachers so i couldve got a better grade in my classes. Another way i give advice to myself is by doing more reasearch on scholarships, and loans because school is expensive and it is alot to pay for. So if your attending college make sure that your prepare to pay for alot or you would be taking some time of from school.

Try applying to as many colleges as you could and compare how that school are able to help you for how it would help you to become better at what you want to study.

The advice I would give myself is to stay focused on what I am attending college for; which is to obtain more knowledge. College isn't just about school work, I have to be more open as a person to make more friends. I would also tell myself to do my work as soon as I get it so i would have the rest of the day to myself. Procrastination is my biggest problem so I would tell myself to figure out ways to prevent that.

in selecting a college or university it is important to know what kind of learning environment is best for you. Researching student to faculty ratios as well as male to female ratios may be important. The campus size and the area around the campus is very important as well. Be sure to visit the schools if possible to ensure that it is what you expected. Make sure the school you choose is a place you can learn and grow in the area of study you are interested in. As for college life , it's what you make it. As long as you apply yourself and prioritize college life isn't too hard. I recommend that students get involved, work hard, and realize that everyday is another day to learn and grow. In order to make the most of your college experience you must stay informed, active, and open. Take advantage of all your college or university has to over.

Finding the right college may not be easy and may take some time, but one will be greatly rewarded when experienced what it really feels liketo be a young adult.

Make sure the child has a passion for something before they pursue it Fill out FAFSA immediatley Talk to your parent about leaving home Find schools that do the most with your major

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most out of their college experience is "do your homework". I believe that the parent should support their college bound loved one in all of their decisions but also still look over them and use their wisdom and years to detect the scams that are out there. Some schools will tell you anything to get you to go to their institution. The student should go on college tours and actually visit the campuses that they're interested in. I dont really believe in the open house days too much because they are often "sugar coated". They lead you to believe that the planned events are everyday events. I think that the students should drop in and sit in classes (if allowed). They should talk to current students to see how they like the school. They should also look at the facilities and what resources are available to them. Greek life, graduation rates, job placement rates, accreditation, housing, whether you need transporation or if its provided for you, and last but not least, available majors and activies are all very important things to look at.

In looking for a school for your daughter or yourself make sure that the atmosphere is close to what you are looking for not just financial aspects matching up. Do this because if the atmosphere is good it will help to get through stressful times. Also, diversity in teaching allows for youor your daughter to get a cultural experience without leaving the country. Finally make sure to check into the school by referencing students, alumni, and especially students in your major.

When selecting the right college for you it is important to look at the size of the student population. You should know whether you would like to be in a large campus or a smaller campus. You should also look at the surrounding areas and at the diversity of the students and faculty. When looking for the right college you should also make sure they offer the right program of study for you. You should also consider their extra-curricular activities, and groups/clubs. It is very important to visit and take a tour of the colleges you are considering.

let your kids make there own choice on college or they wont be happy and they wont to anything trust

Strive to find the place that will give you the education you want. There are numerous schools across the country that has a good on-campus social life, but the lessons in the classroom seem to be lackluster. The point of college above all things seems to be advancing your education, so looks for a place that will help you the most in the classroom. All the other fun stuff outside of class will come naturally.

Never give up no matter how hard it gets in school, everyone is in control on there future, hardwork is to key to that in this generation