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Knowing what I know now about college, and what it takes to successfully transition to college life, I would advise my high school self to learn how to manage time effectivally even if it's not a problem at that point. The workload and expectations are a lot different in college, and there are a lot more things that have to be done. There are academic scholarship requirements that have to be met, college paper due dates that are constantly looming overhead, those sneaky exam days that appear out of no where, those club obligations that you always remember at the last minute, and lets not forget those social events that you have to attend once in a while so you don't look like a hermit. Oh and those dinners that Mom always plans for you when you come home? Don't miss one. Because if you do, then Mom shows up at your door the next day with enough food to feed the entire campus for a week and you have the privilege to try to fit it all in a mini fridge. So me, please do yourself a favor and learn how to manage your time wisely.

If I could go back to my highschool self, I would tell myself exactly what to do: work part time and attend a community college, get involved with clubs, volunteer, complete basic general studies courses, and graduate with an associates, as well as aquire no debt, and save money. Meanwhile, brainstorm on 1.) my strengths and weaknesses, 2.) what things make me feel alive, and 3.) what do I want to accomplish in my life? . Using these three prompts, I would advise myself to make a plan on how to maximize my strengths, minimize my weaknesses, pursue the things I love, and step-by-step goals on how to reach my goals. If my plans involved continued education, I would then advise myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible. I would assure myself that following this advice would save me A LOT of time and money.

I would probably tell myself to go after my dreams first and foremost, because that would have saved a lot of time and money. I originally attended a private school for nursing because i felt the carreer choice was more practical than becoming a fashion designer. I would also tell myself to have applied to more schools and to have applied and prepaired my portfolio much eariler. I could have given myself better oppertunities had i not have been so lazy and hard on myself.

I would advise myself to really think about what major you want to be in. To think seriously about what you want to be doing with your life, and make sure you make the right decision. I would also advise myself to not be as shy! Everybody else is in the same boat as you as incoming freshman, so make the most of it. Also, I'd tell myself to stop procrastinating and learn earlier what it takes to time manage and get things done, and that procrastinating won't help me in the long run, it'll only hurt me. Finally, I'd tell myself to have fun, from the very start, to just have fun.

If I could go back in time, and give my past high school senior self advice, I would say, "Forget the business classes and Western Michigan University and go to Kendall College of Art and Design and be a graphic designer. Take the time to think of exactly what you want to be in this life and don't wait to start making your wants into your reality" I went to WMU first because I thought Advertising was what I wanted, in my senior year at WMU I looked through my course guide to find one art class. How am I supposed to be a creative advertiser with only one art class? How will I compete with the many students who have the skills I'm going to need to survive in the field I want? I might have found Kendall late in my college career but I'm here now and I'm making the most of it. I'm gaining the skills I need so in a year I will graduate and make my wants my reality.

Going back in time if I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would suggest not to take all general education classes at my community college. The reason behind this is because when transferring to a university I would have a more balanced class schedule.

I wouldn’t want to go back and change any desisions that I made because every decision I did make made me a more well rounder person because of my experiences based on my decisions made. However I don’t think that is what this survey is about. There are two things that I would advise future students to do: 1) Live with someone you know and a few you don’t 2) that first day of class don’t be the quite one who goes un noticed because it is hard to break that shy streak however its not impossible to break that streak.

I would tell myself to pursue my own financial aid, my own scholarships, and do my own research into different schools, programs, and curricula. I would explain to myself that I do not want to rely on help from my parents, "experienced" and "knowlegable" adults, and the words and testimonies of other people.

Looking back at my high school self, I would tell her to stop worrying about what others think. Especially in the art world you need to have your own style and brand, and looking to someone else for that is going to get you no where. I would encourge myself to spend more time drawing, exploring, and getting inspired. I feel in life we forget to spend as much time as possible doing what we love. We get caught up in social media and television that we forget our passions and dreams.

I would tell myself to sign up for as many advanced classes or college class as possible. Also, I will tell myself to strive for straight A's and ask for help. Also, applying for a lot of scholarships as possibles. I would tell myself to sign up for many colleges and study hard for the SAT or ACT tests and make the highest score as possible. I would tell myself to volunteer and do extracurricular activies as possible. Also, to save all my graduation money too in case of emergencies.