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I have found that a huge part of college is the extracurricular activities that the school offers. Clubs, sports, and social events are an important part of getting the full college experience. Upon coming here, I did not know much about the city of Greenville or the university and what they have to offer. As a result of this, it took me a while to get involved on campus and find a group of friends with similar interests. The advice that I would give to my high school self would be to do more extensive research on the schools I was applying to. I would have loved to have known about the intramural sports and clubs at ECU so I could have brought appropriate gear such as soccer cleats and my camera equipment. I also could have been more aware of the clubs that are of interest to me such as Pre-Medical Students Clubs. Now that I am fully aware of the available extracurricular activities related to my interests, I have been able to make more friends, be more outgoing, and enjoy a more holistic college experience.

The only thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to not stress out as much and get more involved around campus. I just ended my first semsters and the only thing I wish I would have done over the last couple of months is to get more involved. I wish I would have joined sometime of club. There are many wonderful opportunities all around campus. Also, the first couple of weeks of college wass stressful with all the work being thrown at you. Toward the end of the semester, I became use to things and found I had a lot more free time to myself. College is about learning and gaining the knowledege to be successful in a career that you love, but also creating memories and lifetime friendships In the future at college, I want to keept the same level of dedication that I had toward the learning ascpet, but also try to enjoy myself more and create memories that will last awhile. This is something I would tell myself as a high school senior to do once in college.

If I could go back in time and lecture myself when I was a senior in high school I would prepare myself for what the future holds. I would inform myself that my parents are going to face a financial crunch and encourage myself to make an extra effort to apply for more scholarships. I would explain that these scholarships will be the only way in which I will complete my undergraduate career and express the importance that these submissions will have in the future. I would also suggest getting another job to help my parents pay for the costly tuition in which a four year university brings to the table. With the second job I would emphasize the importance it is to save money and assure that I have enough saved to put myself through school for at least a year. Although I would encourage myself to save and apply for more scholarships because most are targeted toward high school seniors I would express the positive impact ECU will have on my life. I will also inform myself of the lifelong friends I will make at the university and the relationships with my professors that I shall cherish forever.

Dear Stacy, Relax! You're doing great just keep up the good grades and remained focused on what really matters. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Procrastination adds on to the stress. Do NOT wait til the last minute; better safe than sorry. Start early but take one step at a time. SAT and ACT are a big deal so take as much practice as you need and take it seriously. Manage you're time wisely. Even know you're busy with sports and a job, make sure you have time for school work. If there is an opportunity that is beneficial for you're future, TAKE IT. Enjoy highschool while you can and don't be afraid to try new things. Do you not know what you want to major in? Well good news, more than 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students don't know either so its completley okay. Do NOT get discourage and do what makes YOU happy. Apply while you can. You're in for a crazy ride. You will encounter green lights but you will also encounter red lights. But remeber, at the end of the storm there is a rainbow. Keep you're head up (:

Life in high school is a lot more simple. There's a right and a wrong way to do everything. In college, you have to find your own style and find yourself. College is the time when you get to claim your freedom and become the best person that you can be. It is during this time that someone should be happy and living life in the best way they know how. You should be more afraid of missing opportunities in life and simply existing than you should be of living a full life.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, it would be to get more involved in sports. If I would have started track in 9th grade, I would have been great. I started track in 12th grade and I was not that bad. I felt that I had so much potential and I could have become someone really well known. Along with sports, I would have also told myself to join more clubs. Being involved in your school is very important. I never realized this until I arrived to East Carolina University. Sadly, I can not go back in time but I still have future to look forward to. I am still young and there are a lot of opportunities out there for me.

If I could go back in time I would give myself three major peices of advice. The first peice of advice is to be more academically mindful and study harder. Knowing that college is harder than most think it is, I would tell myself to be more academically prepared and to keep my future in mind at all times. The second peice of advice is to be involved more in campus activity. If I could go back, I would be in more club sports such as volleyball and swimming for example. I miss being a part of a sports team and would gladly encourage myself to become apart of a sports team. The third peice of advice to give myself would be to get involved with more research opportunities. Research broadens horizons more than I thought when in college. If I could go back to college life, I would study much harder, increase campus involvment, and do more research.

Transitions are tough. This is the phrase you're going to hear most when you head off to college. It won't be until you actually get there that you really understand what it means. It is tough; you're in a brand new place, it's unfamiliar, you don't know anyone, and you're sharing a bedroom for the first time since you were eight years old. My advice is to be brave, but take care of yourself. Everyone is going to tell you to step out of your comfort zone, and to "put yourself out there," which, true, is a great way to make friends and really find your niche, but if you need a day to just sit in your dorm room, or call your mom, or miss your friends, that's perfectly fine. Taking care of yourself is far more important than worrying about getting the "college experience" everyone thinks you should get. Everybody is different, and your college experience can be unique of all 25,000 other students on campus, and still be amazing. You know yourself better than anyone, trust yourself, and always do what feels right. You're going to do great.

My college experience has been anything but ideal, and in a way I prefer it that way because the hard work I put into my academics, as well as the experiences and failures I have learned from have humbled me. I have come to realize that I am in charge of my own future, and it is my responsibility to create a story that I will be proud of sharing. So to my high school self, here is some advice: 1) College is all about pushing yourself to the max so that you can have career options once you graduate. Remember that you are in college to succeed in life, and academics should come first. 2) Parties aren't mandatory and true friends will understand that you can't hang out everyday. 3) If you are struggling academically, take a breath and remember that all of the hard work you are doing now, is what is going to set you up for an amazing future! 4) It is perfectly okay to study by yourself. You get more done anyway. 5) Your failures are just stepping stones to success. Have confidence in yourself, you'll do great! 6) Be grateful!

I would say Shenail here are some dos and don’ts of campus life; don’t take the intro to neuropsychology your first semester, educate yourself on the lasting effects of saving money, There will be times when your stability will depend on good friends, you chose your friends with your best judgment believe that. Learning to trust in your own judgment is a course all its own. Being on a large campus for the first time friendships make all the difference. there is nothing wrong with receiving help and your greatest attributes are gleaned from those around you, Asking for help can only result in an increase of knowledge and that increase is true success. As a senior in high school you were enthusiastic and determined to accomplish goals on your own. Success is not determined by financial gain but by connections made and experienced gained. When you don’t know the answer there is someone who does. Fads are not conducive to campus travel, and the true cost of obtaining course material is not necessarily the cheapest available. Hind sight may be 20/20, but living in the here and now is how you will make it.

If I had the opportunity to go back and speak to myself during my senior year I'd make sure to let myself know that no one should decide what you should do with your life. In the end, I need to do what's best for me, and not go where my mother thinks I should attend, or join organizations because my friends wanted me to. The pressure to fit in and be liked is overwhelming now, but there are others just like me who aren't afraid to stand out from the crowd, I just need to find them. Don't hold onto the past, don't let others live your life, and don't worry so much about the future. College is different from any other experience you've had, but you're strong , and if your pull yourself together and hold your head high, you can be the best at whatever you become.

Take more classes during the first year; continue to commute from home; don't worry so much about EVERYTHING; ECU is the right school for your!

Look into all the best schools that are affordale and have fun.

Dear high school senior Hannah, Do not fear! College is going to be the best time of your life! Do not worry about being the only one of your friends to go to East Carolina. Both of your Resident Advisors are going to go through great lengths to make sure you meet and socialize with your neighbors. Before you even know it, you will know everyone's name and will be going to the dining hall with a group twelve people deep. This is a time to stop being held back by high school stereotypes and meet as many people as possible. Living in a dorm is not going to be anything like the movies, but at the same time will be an awesome rollercoaster ride of college living. All of this is important, but most of all, always remember to be yourself and follow your own beliefs while understanding that everyone else has their own standards and morals. Not everyone you meet will think the same way as you, but that just means that you are going to learn about other cultures and beliefs to further broaden your horizons. Always be yourself. Sincerely, College sophomore Hannah

I would tell myself to start preparing. AP credits can be very beneficial when selecting college classes. If I had taken AP classes, I would be further than I am. I would also tell myself to learn to study. Studying is a necessity in college and if I had learned to study earlier, I would not have spent as much time on homework as I did. Last, although I was punctual and attended class in high school, I would tell ALL high school seniors attendance is imperative. Especially as a senior, attending high school classes was never something of importance. Assignments would hardly be missed and students would not miss much information taught in the class. In college, while some professors do not require students be there, a lecture missed could be a lot of information. So I would tell myself to be ready to attend class and be eager to learn. After all, why miss a class you are paying for?

Knowing what I know now, I would advise to myself and anyone else to do your research and apply to scholarships early. Researching your options for schooling provides you with more door ways to get your foot in the right direction. The more options you provide yourself with the better chances you have at finding a college you will truly enjoy. College is a time for exploration and growth as you are venturing into adulthood. You want a college that will encourage these aspects in you while enjoying the time you spend there. When you decide that college is our route, I would encourage you to start applying for scholarships the moment you decided. Scholarships and grants are wonderful gifts from others that are encouraging education. Scholarships and grants elevate stress away from the ultimate question for many students, “How am I going to pay for college?” If you start early you have a better chance at acquiring the funds and insightful tips on paying for college. When it comes to the bottom line, do the work. The work you put in to finding a college and finding ways to pay for it will show in the end.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself some typical reminders about doing my homework, cleaning my room, and studying for my tests. I would also tell myself not to worry so much about making new friends. I would tell myself that college is where I will learn most of what I will know about life. As a high school senior, I thought I knew so much about the world. However, in college, I learned that I did not know everything. I was confident about the wrong things. I learned so much about friendships, love, and life in general in college. I also learned many skills that I thought I would never learn. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be less anxious about the college environment. I would remind myself that I will have four years to do everything that I want to do at college. I would tell myself that I'm not perfect and I won't get an "A+" on every test. I would remind myself that that is okay.

I would tell myself - On your degree it will not day " Nicole received a "B" in such and such a class". College is about being orgainized, studying hard and having fun once the first two things are done. Friends will be there for you even if you do not go to a party with them. Have fun and enjoy life now.

If I could go back in time and give advice to my high school senior self, I would say to put more effort into school. I took hard classes senior year, but didn't put enough time and effort into them, resulting in bad AP scores. If I had done well on the AP tests, I would not have to take certain classes, lightening my course load first semester. I would tell myself to apply to more colleges and do more research on certain universities. I would tell myself to apply to more scholarships because it would have been a lot easier to choose my university if I had scholarship money to help me pay for it. Lastly, I would tell my high school senior self to enjoy more moments with friends and make more memories because school can get very stressful but it's the friends that take the stress away and really help in times of need. I worked too much and spent too much time on homework, causing friendships to fail.

Senior year seems like a good time to relay and unwind, but you would be wrong. Your last year in high school is the most important year. Yes this is the time of your life, but it is the last prep time you have before you venture out into the world of college. It may sound scary now but soon enough it will be a walk in the park. Use these last few months to you advantage, because once this time is gone you don't get it back. Now is the time to teach yourself the basic skills of time management and organization, two skills that I believe are most important skills to have when in college. Time management will eliminate the number of all nighters you will have to pull the night before your finals. Making schedules and lists will ensure that you stay on time of the tasks you have at hand. Organization will be your best friend. If you are more organized you will have no problems keeping your notes and projects together. These kills will make your college experience smooth and seamless. Don't forget these skills, they will be your saving graces in college.