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While I do not have any regrets from my time in college, there could have always been room for improvement. I would advise myself to focus more on gaining professional experiences through outside work or internships. I would have begun doing internships earlier in my college career and have made better use of the alumni in finding such opportunities. I realize now that a professional career begins when one steps onto a school - the search for jobs in a related field begins right away. I will take this adivce with me to graduate school in the next year. Aside from that, general advice I would give to students is to take advantage of the courses that they take by studying thoroughly and retaining the knowledge that they learn. Additionally, I encourage students to seek opportunities out of their comfort zone in order to grow, learn more, and to fully take advantage of their time in college. Examples of such opportunities include study abroad semesters, internships, and definitely meeting or making friends with diverse people who are different from you. College is the place to learn, grow, and expand your perspectives vastly. Make the most of it.

Dear high school self, I know things have not always been as easy as you would have liked them to be, but know two things: one is that you will succeed in anything you set your mind to, and two, I wouldn't ever think of changing anything about yourself or anything you do in that matter. As these years go by every little mistake you make along the way will teach you something new, even if you don't realize it right then and there; it becomes a learning experience to say the least. You may have insecurities at times and may be confused by many things, but at the end of the day you end up making your own destiny. Also, don't worry, all the hard transitions you've had to make throughout these years, originally moving from Ecuador to the U.S, to many different states and towns, end up building you up to become the well rounded young lady you are today. I want to congratulate you in advance for being the first one in your family to attend college and for being accepted into your top choice school, Fairfield University. Congrats! See you soon!

College life is much easier when you develop good studying habits. I struggled on my first years as a college student due to the lack of self-discipline, which caused a major delayed on my college career. If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior, I will talk about what happened after graduation as a result of the lack of study habits. Do not let failure disappoint you because it will only lead you to more failure. I was disappointed at myself because of the horrible grades obtained during my second year of college and decided to drop. It took me ten years after high school graduation to obtain my Associates degree when it should have been only two. Finally I will tell my young self how important sacrifice is to obtain your goals and how important it will be for my two boys to have a father with a college degree.

College is very unpredictable. Before attending a new school, most people are nervous because they don't know what to expect. However, college has a funny way of making everything end up the way it was supposed to. That is why if i were to give myself advice as a high schooler it would be not to choose my roommate if given the option of getting a random roommate. People often seem to connect with people they never thought they would ever be friends with. When people choose their roommates it is either based on already knowing them or from social media. It always seems that the people who choose random roommates benefit the most from doing so. I am not saying that two random people being paired together will become best friends, although they might, but they will help each other grow and figure out the people they want to be. In many cases people choose roommates and end up not getting along for various reasons. My advice is to let life run its course. Let college be a new beginning and as long as you allow it, everything will turn out the way it is meant to be.

Be prepared for the unexpected and make decisions based on practicality for the long run. These two pieces of advice are crucial to surviving at the collegiate level. To be prepared for the unexpected means that many things will not go your way. The printer will stop working ten minutes before your essay is due, you will stay up studying all night for a test that gets cancelled, you will lose in the championship conference game, and you might even lose a part of your dignity when you incessantly call your mother to ask her how to do your laundry. However, everything will get completed somehow. The second piece of advice is to be realistic. College is expensive. My school all together including room and board is just under $60,000. No matter how much you love a school, the loans you accumulate might be detrimental in the future. There should be no price on your dreams, but in this economy you need to be realistic, and choose a school that is the perfect fit for you in all aspects. You do not want to end up wondering if you have to leave the school you love for financial reasons.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself three things about college. First: Be yourself, and don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. After my freshman year, my friend group drastically changed, as I realized the people I had met were acting a particular way just to make friends, but my true friends were made over time, when I found people who had the same values and interests as I did. There is no need to rush a friendship it will come naturally when the time is right. Second, don’t be afraid to meet with your professors. The professors want to form relationships with the students to help them through their educational journey, and they are the best resources to go to whether you’re struggling with class material or need career advice. They are there to guide you, and you will need their assistance when you’re ready for independent studies or letters of reference, so start making these relationships early on. Finally, embrace every opportunity that comes your way, because there is no telling what will come from every small step you take to better your future.

the advice i would give myself is enjoy your last year of highschool because once you get to college you have to do everything on your own. you can call home when something goes wrong, you have to figure it out yourself. i would have taken college classes in highschool so you know what the work load is like. i would say learn how to save your money because college life will make you broke. i transition really well into college but for most people they didint so i would say try staying away from home for a couple of days and see how you like it. the last advice i would give myself is develop time mangement skills and know how to study because studyng is diffeerent when you get to college.

If I could go back in time to my senior year in high school there are many things I would like to tell myslef. I would advise my high school self to enroll in classes that could help me with my major in college. Taking an economics, or an accounting class during my senior year would have really helped me better understand the material in my intro level classes now. I would also tell myslef to enjoy the short class times while you still have them. Although you take less classes in a day, each class is really long and can get boring. I would also like to remind myself to have fun with my high school friends as much as possible because you won't see them for a while. Yeah, you make new friends, but it takes some time and the first couple of weeks of college are tough because you dont know anyone. So enjoy the best year of high school by having fun with your friends and not stressing the small stuff because all the small drama disapears in college, and you get a fresh start.

If I could go back to highschool and give myself advice, it would be to makes sure that I enroll in the school that fits me and the future I want to have. Because college is a time to grow and answer questions about vocation and the person you want to become, finding the school that best fits your views, passions, and future goals is essential. These are the four years of life that you can use to yourself, college is the best time to recreate yourself, to find your true vocation. I would also stress the importance of setting goals so that I know what I am trying to accomplish within the growing period that college allows for. In terms of transitioning to college level academics, I would stress the importance of time management, organization and to explore all possible majors that fit my interests before choosing one.

As a high school senior, I obsessed over the unrealistic and unattainable goal of achieving the "perfect" college experience. I envisioned buildings draped in ivy, students in preppy clothes lying on the quad chatting with friends, and lecture halls filled with eager students feverishly taking notes. As I began my college search process, I realized that the characteristics I had attributed to my "ideal" school were not really "ideal" for me, and I agonized over the choice of going where I thought I should go, or going where it felt right. I would tell my high school self to ignore the preconceived notions of what a college should be, and instead be open to the possibility of going to a school that simply feels right. I have thoroughly enjoyed my past three years at Fairfield, and I can't wait for senior year to begin this fall. I attend a 60-year old university with no ivy in sight, our quad has an equal number of hipsters as prepsters, and I routinely have less than twenty students in my classes, and I can't imagine going to school anywhere else.

Kathleen, continue working hard because it will only get tougher. Also learn how to build tolerance and see things from defferent perspective. For example don't be afraid to be friends with the gay and lesbian because you never know if you will have someone like that as your roomate for your first year. And whatever you do, don't panic or stress yourself if you encounter difficulties, as there are people who are there to help you. Good job in not being easily influenced by your friends, you will that strong will more than ever to not do things that can destroy your future. Finally enjoy the ride as well by becoming involved in which ever school you choses. From your future self

The advice I would give to myself is to always stay true to who you are. Do the things you love but do not regret the things you did not do. Make sure you make friends that will last a lifetime and not friends who won't be there for you in the future. Learn from your mistakes and do your best to succeed at everything.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition is not something to be nervous about. I would tell myself that people are going to be in the same situation as me, making the transition, and everyone is just as eager to make friends. I would tell myself that staying organized is the key to success, and the college workload doesn't have to be as stressful as it could be. I would tell my high school senior self that change is a part of life and that this change is for the better. Knowing what I know now about college life, balance is really important.

Relax and have fun. Do not worry on the small stuff and make sure you get your homework done.

Dear Zach, This is college Zach. You are in college. You are transferring from Pima Community College to the University of Arizona next semester. You still have the best family and friends you could ever ask for and are loving life. You decided you wanted to teach Math! My advice is this: listen to your heart. By listening to your heart, you finally realized that you wanted to teach math “when you grow up,” and it was the best decision you have ever made. Keep it up. Life is so very tough and at the same time so fragile. The only way to really be happy and alive is to let your heart lead the way. I’ve seen a few things in the past years that have damaged our innocence. When you get there, keep your head up and don’t let the bad things in this world bring you down. Go home every week to have lunch with your Mom and Dad, they miss you. Oh, and ask her out already! I have a feeling she will say yes. Sincerely, Zach

Dear high school Domonique, Congratulations on your acceptance to Fairfield University! Here are few tips that I encourage you to follow throughout college: 1. Study! Study! Study! I think you already know this but sometimes you can be a social butterfly. Just know that your social life is not going to crumble if you miss one event and in the end it will pay off. 2. Don’t be so hard on yourself. While you want to do your best in college and make your family proud, it is also important that you do not stress out about every grade. Your family is already proud of you and knows how hard you work. 3. Try new things. This is the time to find your voice and what you stand for. Take on different academic challenges, eat lunch with someone who holds different values from your own, or attend different speaking events. And 4. Take time to enjoy every moment. These 4 years are going to fly by and you are going to want them all back. College is going to bring so many new experiences and people into your life, so take the time to live in each moment!

If I could go back to advise myself, I would have told myself not to be as cocky as I was when it came to my grades. In my highschool I was part of the top ten in my grauduating class and I took that to my head. If I had known this, I wouldnt have came to college so cocky and would have trued ALOT harder[ in my classes. I tried hard in my first semester but it was not as hard as it should have been. I took everything for granted and didnot study as hard as i needed to so that I could make sure I passed my classes with As and Bs. Other than advising myself about the course work, I everything else is part of the whole, college experience.

I would tell myself to take more college credit classes and to also save as much money as possible to pay for my books and schooling.

My advice is to be more involved in things as both a senior in high school as well as in college. It looks good on college applications, and while in college, it keeps you busy. The worst thing is to have too much free time on your hands. This is when you start to miss home and by keeping busy, you will not be as homesick. I would also suggest that when you get to college, introduce yourself to everybody. It is the best way to make friends as well as connections that will benefit you later. It is always good to have a variety of friends, each benefiting you in their own ways and it is also another way to feel more at home will in a new place.

I would say to myself to start taking life more seriously, and start thinking about college. I would tell my senior self to start looking for scholarships and for many more ways to pay for college. Prepare myself mentally and physically to enter college in a positive note.