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Basically I would let myself know about scholarship funds that are available thru the school and how to apply prior to the arrival at the college. I know that money is the issue in colleges today, so I would encourage the filling out of the FASFA and searching the web for money opportunities. I would also encourage perfection or near to it in all my classes. My transcript means a lot to colleges and that will assist in the cost of tuition. Lastly, I would knowing what I know now about being in college, I would research in depth the curriculum and the living areas of the schools that I’m most interested in attending. This in-depth process can save on headaches as we enter into school during our freshman year. Colleges are intensified levels of studies to High Schools, so having a plan to succeed and graduate successful is one of the things I will inform myself about so that as I attend the school, I’m aware of the challenges ahead.

College is tough and life is even harder than college. My best advice is don't quit attending school and don't take breaks because life happens. A break can turn into years, so just keep going. If you experience hard times, remember they will pass. Focusing on graduating helps you get through the bad times. We all find reasons to stop going to school and it's the worst thing you can do. It's something I've regret and now I am making up for lost time. I currently have to work full time and attend school full time. It's extremely hard and would have been much easier if I didn't quit a long time ago. In some instances what you believe is an extremely hard time in your life isn't really that bad. Just remember, change is inevitable. Make college a small chapter of your life. Learning lasts a lifetime and college is needed for you to write your book.

The greatest advice I could give to myself as a senior is, "Make sure you pursue a major in college you will be happy with. Don't pursue the major your parents want you to take if it is not the path you want to take. Learn to follow and chase your own dreams, not the dreams others want you to chase." If I knew this as a senior, I wouldn't be in the postion I am in right now. All my life I have heard my mother say that I am going to be a computer engineer and follow in her footsteps because she was computer engineer. I believed it because I wanted to please my mother and never questioned whether I would like it or not. Now that I am in computer engineering, I am not happy with it. I want to switch majors, but since I had being a computer engineer drilled in my head all my life, deciding to switch majors is quite shock for me (and my mother). Right now, the most important thing for me is to take steps to find something I will be happy studying and pursuing a career in.

I would tell myself to work hard because colleges look through each student's transcripts to pick out the best.

I would tell myself to learn more programming, especially C++. The visual basic programming you are learning now is useless for the work that you will be doing. Look more into what the various professors are reasearching so that you can get a position that you like. Also look into engineering experience, as you will need it even though you are a physics major. Stay on your course, the degree and the field are a lot of fun. The transition is not as bad as you think it is, and life is different, but not shockingly different. Be open to ideas and open to people. You will meet a lot of people from all over the world. Above all have fun and don't be afraid to try new things.

I would tell myself that I should go to Texas A&M International University and take the Pre Engineering first then transfer to Texas A&M University in College Station when I was done. I would also tell myself to read all the material and the book that the Professors assign you to read. The classes will be hard so pay attention, don’t procrastinate, and you should plan a week of study before any exam. Not only that I would tell myself not to be afraid to ask for help on problem for have the teachers as well as go to the free tutoring options the college has.

I would advise myself to take college extremely serious. Its nothing like high school and no one is going to hold your hand or make you do anything. If you want to pass every class you have to put in the time it takes. Professors are much less willing to grant extensions to students that they see ass responsible adults.

to read and study hard to pass every class and make suree i am heard and seen by all staff members of my school and do it for my two boys no matter how hard it gets down his long life road

Take it very seriously and do not ask for any student loans. Loans are easy to come by and enticing, but they are a weight that simply will not go away. Please consider financial freedom over everything else as a priority to be respected and protected.

Take as many college level A.P courses as you can now. In college it is a lot more difficult to gain college credit. If you are able t otake thoes classes and get credit for them in highschool this would save money and give you the ability to graduate quicker as a result. Also, college isn't a scary place and that hard. It may be more demanding than highschool but if you put your mind to it and dedicate youreself to it you will be completly fine. Don't slack off in any class, if you don't understand the material see a teacher or counsler to understand it more. There should be no reason to get below a C in any class or even B if you do see your teacher. Don't stress as much during the final, it may be a big chunk of your grade but you are smart enough to get through them.

If I could give myself advice my senior year of high school I would tell myself to stop worrying about everyone around you. These things will not matter in the future! Stressing yourself out and feeling afraid will jeapordize your health and your ability to focus on what is important. Your family will always be there for you, and that guy will not, so put your family first. GO TO CLASS EVERY DAY: I know you are used to being homeschooled and you think you can learn on your own, but you need to form valuable relationships with the people in class and put your best foot forward. Finally, and most important of all, it's okay that you are scared, but I want to tell you that everything is going to turn out fine. You are pursuing your dreams in a strange new place, in a male-dominated industry, but you are strong and you are going to make it through everything that comes your way. I am proud of you, you can do this.

First of all, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I possibly could. You can never overdo it when it comes applying for scholarships. That extra money can help cover the expenses of a mealplan, housing, books, or anything essential to college life, so I would have told myself to look for more scholarships. I would also tell myself that college students are much more mature and much more accepting of everybody. In high school, some students were made fun of or picked on because of how they dressed, their hobbies, or who they were friends with. In college however, people are nicer and you can have fun no matter what you are into. So I would tell my senior self to just act natural when I get to college and be myself. I will make more friends and feel extremely comfortable because I'm not trying to act a certain way, I will just be me. Knowing these two things would have made my first year of college much less stressful and fun for everyone.

Hello my dear Rebecca, I know that you, at this point in life, are determining your next step. College, although at times it might seem like the last step you want to take, it is the best decision you will ever make. Do not hold back, when you decide to put your foot forward and begin this journey do it without any reservations, do it with all of our heart. Yes, you will be afraid of failure, and yes there will be times that it might seem too hard to go on but through this you will learn and grow beyond what would have been possible otherwise. I exhort you to glean as much as you can from these next years, work with passion, do not do it half-heartedly because only you will lose in the end. You should cherish the knowledge you will receive from your professors and learn to apply it to your life. Do not just go for the A, go to be changed. Yet not only should you cherish the knowledge but also cherish the relationships you will gain and reach out beyond yourself to make relationships that will carry you through this journey.

I would tell myself to study hard and always make time to de-stress yourself. Be prepared for much longer class times and always come to class on time and prepared with all you'll need to succeed. Never proscrastinate or hand assignments in late because you will get a zero rather than in high school when they'd only take five points off. College professors will not chase you down if you miss an exam or didnt show up to class but don't think they didn't notice or that you'll slide under the radar because when the semester ends your level of effort will be reflected crystal clear in your GPA and on your transcript. College can be a lot of fun its all about what you make of it. Just like in high school try to get involved on a sports team or aclub theres so many to choose from they truly do have something for everyone. Lastly never be afraid to ask for help, there are always tutors and professors available to help show you how to do things the right way and teach you better techniques.

I would tell myself to do what makes me happy. In picking the University you will be attending dont go where all your friends are going. Go to the School that will benifit you the best. In the end its your choice and those friends come and go.

I would shake myself and say "Get over yourself! Do not get Cocky!" I would remind myself that classes come first, and to search out Dr. Novak immediately for research opportunities. I would tell myself to not seclude myself so much and accept help from those trying to give it to me. I would encourage myself to try new things but warn myself about the disaster that trying to take on a computer science major was. I would tell myself to not worry when my high school friends stop talking to me because I will make better friends in the first semester than I did in four years of high school. The best advice I could give though would be a reminder that I am a strong woman, and that boys only bring me down. I would remind myself to never compromise myself for a guy and to find an equal, a partner, and stop taking on boys that are just projects. Also, falling in love with your best friend is the best relationship anyone can ever have but make sure you're truly best friends first. It's definately worth all the mistakes and the waiting.

Samantha, I know that you are worried about going to a college that none of your friends are going to, but its okay. You will get to meet new interesting people and do new things. Don't worry about Mom and Dad and Gary. They will miss you. My advice to you is to go out and have fun after classes. Join different clubs like Surf Club and College Players. Explore the city and make friends with people you have in common. When it comes to classes I advise you to not take too many your first semester. You don't want to overwhelm yourself, but you also want a challenge. Take 17 credits and I know you will be fine. Finally, don't be afraid to push yourself. Go try out for a sport you have never played before and meet new people. Never procrastinate, From your future self

My life was nicely planned, and it's going really fine other than the financial issues. If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I'd look for more scholarships and grants to pay my college tuition.

I would tell myself to look harder for scholarships. Also take more time at studying. I would also say that I should go back to football for my last year in High School.

Since I did not graduate High School and went with the GED I would first tell myself to finish school. It is not just about the piece of paper that you receive but the experiences that you earn when you are a senior in high school. I would also tell myself to begin researching scholarships and grants and don't wait to go to school. Attending school right out of high school is definately easier than going to school as an adult with a family and other responsibilities.