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If I could go back, I would tell my highschool senior self that applying for the FAFSA is SO important, even more important then we were told. I would tell myself to get my butt ready, and start saving money so that I could live a more stress-free life. I would tell myself to spend more time with my family, and to thank them while I had the chance. You'll never understand how much you can miss your mom, until you cant see her for months on end. I would also tell myself to get out there and really try to make friends, because it won't be as easy as in highschool. Friends can make a horrible day seem sunny again :) Most importantly though, I would tell myself that the first semester is the easiest, and that I need to apply myself to my studies. I would make myself aware that even though I'll be spending thouands on housing, most of my time will be spent in the library and that thats the best place to study. Lastly I would tell myself to make sure I'm not sensitive to others, theyre fighting their own battles.

If I could go back in time to give my past-self advice, one of the things I would recomend to myself would be to stay most focused in my school work and not get caught up in the insignificant. Coming into college I did not expect to experience such a drastic change. In other words, I was not prepared or mature enough to face college head on. Thus, I would recommend that when coming into college, to not focus on the lack of maturity and instead focus on moving forward; staying focused on what you're doing wrong does not help you move forward instead one should keep trying to better themeselves and everything will fall into place.

The transition from high school to college can be a challenge. In college, there is an academic freedom in choosing courses, scheduling and a major field of study. Although there is surely academic advising, it is best to carefully pursue one's true goals and indulge in the many opportunities available through research, proctoring or mentoring, and internships. Going to college is my job now and getting the best and most challenging courses are a top priority. Although college is fun and satisfying in a life modeling way, it is not party time. I want my college career to be the primary goal setting time, as well as a chance to get a broad based education with the opportunity to meet and interact with the diverse community that is available here. The scope of possibilities of interaction with faculty and other students, culturally diverse, can only help me to be a better person and citizen. As a college student moving on from the more structured and guarded high school setting it is best to be careful, take life at a reasonable and interesting pace, and do not short change yourself. You can do it, if you try hard enough!

Being at such a pivotal point in your education, you are not sure what to expect next. High school gradation ends up being a little less climactic than you think it will be. I could give you boy advice and save us some trouble, but this futuristic letter is solely intended for college advice. You will get into several schools, but you know that Florida International University is the most affordable. It is close to home which will make for a smooth transition. You will be completely lost in terms of what you want to study, but it will be okay. You will participate in internships, including one for the Miami International FIlm Festival. You will become their Social Media Intern and realize you have a nack for it. You end up studying marketing, but ultimately, your heart belongs with film. The FIU adivising department will give you a headache, but you will survive.You begin to excel at school and you will get to study abroad with FIU's Honors College to Italy! It will be all worthwhile. Also, that kid Justin Beiber from YouTube ends up being internationally famous. I didn't see that coming either. Sincerely, You.

If I could give advice to my younger self, it would be to follow my gut. At the time, all of the adults in my life placed so much importance on my career that I ended up declaring a major I was not truly dedicated to but that had the potential to be lucrative, which turned out to be a waste of several years of my life once I decided I was going to study something completely different. I would probably also advise myself to steer clear of the campus Subway, which is notorious for giving people food poisoning.

Those first years of college are going to be when you get your worst grades, please make sure you do well in those classes even if they don't seem important to your major. Also, don't buy books from the bookstore! You can save a whole bunch of money by buying them digitally, or sharing from a friend. Parking is going to be a nightmare during those first few weeks every semester, so make sure you get there early to find a space. Tropical Smoothie at the gym is going to be your go to place to grab a meal. There are a ton of extra curricular activities on campus, you should try to go to some of them because they will pay off later in applying to graduate school. Also, use ratemyproffessor.com from the beginning and enroll in classes early. This will ensure you get the right classes and the best schedule. Look up some scholarships! You could have a lot more money for school if you look up scholarships during your undergrad. Finally, relax and enjoy college! FIU is a great school and you're going to miss your time there when you graduate

The advice I would give myself if I could go back in time is that college is very demanding and that I am going to need to work hard to succeed.

I am a post-bachelors student, which is a unique situation. I not only have experience looking back at my high school experience, but my first undergraduate experience as well. The great part about college is that it is the ultimate forum to find yourself and grow through mistakes, feel supported as you develop your independence, and discover what an opportunity education can be. I would look back at myself in high school and tell myself to take pride in my education rather than suffer through it. When thinking about my future education, I would tell myself to consider what impact I would like to make on the future, and how I would like to go about makingthat impact heard soundly. It is easy to get caught up in small insignificant stereotypes of highschool but I would ask myself who the real role models were in my life and ask myself to work hard to emulate positive female figures like them throughout my education. I would tell myself to give back, to be courageous, and to care about others above all else.

You're entering an entirely different world in college. You need to stay on top of things and know who you are and what your goals are. Work on your organization skills and time management skills. You need to know how to live a balanced life of school, fun, work, and family. Don't get so caught up with you're social life and try to fit in. Stay true to who you are and your friends will come to you. Keep in touch with your classmates and take good notes, you never know when someone may ask to borrow them. You are considered and treated as an adult , don't think that you can get away with things in college, the consequences are much more severe. Become friends with your professors , they enjoy conversation. NEVER EVER be afraid to ask a question when you don't understand something. Love yourself and be confident. Everyone is different.

The stress you think you are experiencing now is incomparable with that of college. Don't be scared to take a few extra classes or put your all into other things besides school. Despite popular belief, school is just a minor part in the resume of your life. What matters is what you do outside of school, getting involved in projects rather than just school activities, and cherishing each moment. You have so many ideas to improve the school, put it to work. As powerful as words are, they mean little to nothing without action. Push yourself pass the boundary. Understand the importance of balance. You schould enjoy yourself but you also need to do what needs to get done, when it needs to get done. Most importantly, take time to dedicate to scholarships. College acceptances mean nothing without money to get you there. Trust me, if more time was spent applying endlessly for scholarships, life would be a lot easier. Not just for yourself, but also for your parents and a lot of those around you. College is stressful enough, having financial issues just makes it worse. Finally, set no limit for yourself. There's no box, just you.

If I had the oppurtunity to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would absolutley tell myself to apply for all the possible scholarships available. I was naive when older students and teachers informed us how important and valuable scholarships would be during college. Now that I have taking out expensive private student loans, I realize how important scholarships are. Other advice I would tell myself is to be sure of what school I would want to attend. To look at alternatives in-state or public out-of-state schools only. I would also tell myself there is nothing wrong with attending a community college for the first 2 years of college as it i much more affordable and you recieve the same amount of credits as you would in a 4-year college. Basically I would tell not just myself but all high school seniors to really think about your future not just 1 year down the line, but 10-20 years as well to graduate and live with the least amount of debt as possible.

First, you are capable, and should fear nothing- God has your back. Forget the fraternities and focus on where you really want to go, what you really want to do. Stay in the military as you are studying, and don't let the loneliness distract you. Get involved in Campus Crusade for Christ, take the exams for certifications in anything you know to do, so you can have the job necessary to pay for school. Hunt down an adisor who will help you navigate financial aide well, so you can get more than just student loans. Finally, don't listen to the recruiter and explore all the different jobs the Army has to offer. But stick with the reserves-- your studies will carry you farthest. Don't be afraid to make new friends or to buy a scooter. Lastly, Join the engineering unit in North Miami, instead of the Medical Unit. Oh, one more thing, remember to love your parents everyday.

I would tell myself to be myself and try your best. I would also tell myself to jump at new opportunities even if they seem scary. I would also tell myself to get involved and give back to my school and community. My school has shaped the leader I am today and that I will be proud of the person that I have become. I would also tell myself that no one cares about popularity or coolness in college so I should not be afraid to be myself because in the end, I will have so many people who love me and have pushed me to personally grow into the woman I am today. Break out of your shell because in the end, becoming a leader and your true self is the most rewarding experience that college has given me. Do not take any of college for granted becasue it goes by so fast and is the best, most life-changing thing you have done so far. College will open up many doors for you so do not be afraid to accept new challenges and push yourself to become the best person you can be.

I would tell myself to concentrate on my grades first semester so that I do not need to spend the rest of my college time fixing my GPA.

Having just attended my 20 year high school reunion, I had the opportunity to rekindle old friendships. In doing so, we revisited our high school days and relived some of the most memorable moments. I was an average student, with average grades, popular and came from a good family in rural Illinois. When thinking about what I would say to high school self, I thought I would tell myself to go right into the army reserves, instead of waiting until I was 24 and I thought I would tell myself to go right into nursing school instead of waiting until I was 29. But, I decided that I wouldn’t give myself any advice that would alter my future. I’m happy with the choices I made in my life and if I would have strayed from the path I took, I wouldn’t have met the amazing people I met along the way. However, to help myself transition to college life, I would tell myself to not take the independence given to you by college professors as an invitation to not do your coursework. It will only harm your GPA and it’s difficult to bring it back up.

Work harder than ever. Don't take college for granted. You'll have the best time learing in college and meet a wide variety of people. But never give up on your education and keep working hard to avoid debts and loans.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self advice, I would tell myself to be focused and to take my time deciding on my major. I changed majors and still was not happy with my degree, as result I went back to school to get a second Bachelors degree, and currently working on my Masters, and I love it. I would just tell myself that no matter how long it would take, get my degree and to be sure that it is something I really want to do and that I am happy doing it. I would also tell myself to stay focused on my goals prior to entering college and not to get caught up in the party scene because they will always be there after college.

Think before you react. Think about how your actions will affect your future.. you only get one chance for an opportunity. Once it's gone, it's gone.

I would tell myself to not get caught up in the bad crowd and try harder. I would tell myself the right professor to take math with and I would tell myself to not take all of the financial aid awarded because of the debt I am stuck in right now. I would work even harder to graduate in 4 years and I would tell myself to make as many friends as possible. I would go to the gym sooner and make myself a better person.

If I could go back and give my high school self advice I would tell myself that college is not as scary as it seems. As a 17 year old applying for colleges, FAFSA, and scholarships, it’s extremely overwhelming and frightening. So much has to be done at one time while still trying to focus on classes and graduation. My advice would be to take everything one step at a time. Work hard, but don’t forget that you’re still a kid; stay focused, but give time to yourself to relax and have fun. Don’t feel pressure to apply to certain schools, or get into certain schools, just because that’s where others are going. Go to the school that is best for you and no one else. College is going to be a great experience whether you go to an in state, out of state, public, or private. Life is 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} what happens and 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} how you take it. So wherever you chose to go, whatever you chose to do, just be confident, and do it with a smile. College is going to be great, and it’s going to fly by, so enjoy it.