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Pay attention, absorb everything, be open-minded, and focus on yourself. These are all the advice I would give myself because these simple steps are a way to truly get everything from college. Usually we hear our elders tell us it is the "best four years of your life" and halfway through I can tell that this is true. However, the college experience can usually be overwhelming and full of distractions. Ultimately, in college, one is preparing to face the real word and contribute to society in a positive way. The best way to thrive in this hormone filled, crazy atmosphere or college is to stay focused on your goals and schoolwork. Truly pay attention to the knowledgable professors whos lectures usually teach lessons far beyond the classroom and coursework. Absorb different cultures, people, practices, languages, foods, everything. College is usually a place full of diversity; however, in order to tak it all in, one must be open minded, which only leads to a better learning experience.

Get things done on time, appreciate the times you have with your friends, and don't be so afraid all of the time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say "go for it" and do it now...don't wait. There is nothing to fear but fear itself! Just take a deep breath and do it. I had to wait until my 30's to go back to college and work full time and raise kids all while attending college. Now my youngest child is about ready to graduate high school and I would like to get my Bachelor's degree. It's never too late, but sooner is beter than later. Get a head start on what you want out of life so you have more years of enjoying what you love doing instead of wasted time trying to figure it out, or trying to play catch up because you realized how much time you wasted. Education is a gift, and not everyone in this world is priviliged enough to get the opportunity to learn. Learning is worth it's weight in gold.

I have always had a difficult time applying myself when the courses aren't challenging enough for me. This was most evident during high school, but continued throughout my freshman year of college. As a result of the undemanding classes, I frequently skipped periods and neglected to turn in assignments. While I have been able to work past this habit and pursue my educational passions, I have always regretted my lackadaisical attitude. The combination of my attitude and frequent absences meant that my grades were nowhere near where they should have been. I have always felt this has held me back when applying to academic institutions. If I were able to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would urge myself to put more effort into my studies. Additionally, I would tell myself to take up an extracurricular activity in order to counteract any boredom that may occur from unchallenging courses. I would also encourage myself to transfer to a university outside of my hometown, as it was an unhealthy environment for me. This advice would, I hope, encourage me to better myself, and would ultimately result in a more successful academic life.

Being a college freshman, knowing what I currently know about college life and making the transition, the advice I would give to my younger self is that saving money for university is extremely important as protecting myself financially can cover any unforeseeable circumstance. Due to my experiences, I would advice myself to take the advice of parents, financial planners, get in touch with scholarship opportunities, and make sure to know every financial term possible so when entering any finances you know what you are doing. You will have to know much about FAFSA and other government or private choices avilable to you. Expect it to happen as one might feel like they have everything covered, until you find yourself needing money to get out of any situation. Other advice I would include is to know about contractual obligations. With signing any legal document, things are bound to happen that you might regret in the future. Know what you are getting yourself into as anything you want to cancel or change can turn pretty nasty quickly.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to pay more attention in class, try to do well in the AP Exams so you can go a little more ahead in FIU. I would also tell myself to focus on working on my Japanese skills as to be more ahead in learning Japanese.

I would tell myself to get tutoring to prepare myself. University is nothing like high school and I felt like I wasnt prepared at all. I stumbled in some places. I felt infinitley smaller when I started University. So thats what I would tell myself. To be prepared to face a different world.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a senior, I probably would have slapped myself first of all. I then would have told myself to get it together and focus only on school and do the best I know I was capable of. I would tell myself to always follow my heart and despite what I go through in college, I will get through it. I would also tell myself I need to grow up and know that I am a very independent young women that needs to give her 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} percent in everything she does. I would tell myself that a social life is not going to get me where I need to be in life and help me achieve my dreams. To not take my family for granted because one I leave, I am going to get homesick for a couple of weeks. I would stress the importance of focusing on my education and not let any individual get in the way of that because one day I am going to look back and wished I would have done it differently. I would finally wish myself good luck!

Hello high school Tikiera it’s me college Tikiera, let’s get some things straight before you graduate and make the transition into college. First of all, don’t be so eager to grow up and move out of the house it does not get easier. Enjoy the stress free life under mommy’s and daddy’s roof with very little responsibilities because this is the calm before the storm. Second, you are young so don’t take life too seriously right now. Enjoy everything about high school especially your friends because you will not see 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of them after you graduate. Next, put more effort into the easy classes you are taking now because college classes are more difficult. You actually have to work for every percentage point in each class and one failed test can jeopardize your passing grade if you don’t score high enough on the other two; sadly these three test grades might be the only grades you will have all semester. Finally, once you come to college be open to everything, you will see it all and meet so many people from around the world; don’t be afraid these are your golden years!

Senior year is here and you’re expecting it to be a blast. All the hard work has brought you to this final year of fun and the end of waking up early for school. You are anxiously waiting to become an adult and receive your high school diploma. While you are thinking and picking out the fun courses for senior year make sure you are also selecting and focusing on the expectations beyond senior year. Yes you’ve set your goals to go and graduate college, have a house, and a great car by a set year but you should focus on the courses and extracurricular activities which could put you at a better advantage walking into college. Amanda, take advantage of many of the scholarship opportunities that are available for high school graduates which would help you with college expenses. If you make wiser decisions throughout your senior year and take advantage of all the prep for college information such as college visitations, scholarships & grants, degree programs, clubs, sports, and interest which will help me select the college which is best for me. Last Amanda, remember guys will be there but be wise and safe to prevent pregnancy.