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Attendance is the key to success in college. If your not there in class, you miss so much information considering you only have 16 weeks in a class. Also, just be yourself! College is a new, fun experience completly different from high school so enjoy the experience. Paricipate, participate, participate. It is a major role in actually understanding the material your professor is lecturing.

I would tell myself to not let the social aspect of college distract me from what I need to get done. I joined a sorority before school even started, and don't get me wrong I love my sorority but it has definitely had its impact on my schoolwork. The sad part is that I could have had better grades even while in the sorority but I just slacked off and did what I thought all college kids were doing, which was going out and partying. I learned however, that while yes college kids do party...A LOT, they still take their schoolwork seriously, otherwise everyone would be flunking out. By not taking it seriously the first semester I lost some of the funding that helped me pay for school. So I wish I could go back and tell myself this, while college is all about having fun and exploring new things about life and yourself, you have to think of the big picture and that is, where am I going to be in five years? Will I have graduated and have a good job? Or will I have no money and be stuck at home with my parents?

Assuming that I can go back in time and become a high school senior over again, one of the pieces of advice that I would give my self about going to college would be to take advantage of the information on various financial resources such as scholarships, loans, grants, that are offered by the counselors at my local high school and the future college that I would had like to attended. In addition, I would have done some extensive research on the specific financial resources that are available. For example, I would have look for specific criteria that I was eligible for like being African American, or my academic status involve in school. Another thing that I would do differently would be to take the necessary math, and foreign languages classes to apply to a four- year university. At the time that I was a high school senior, I did not take in to consideration the advantages of going to a four year school. If I had known then what I know now about going to college, I would of have taken that next step and went to a university. I was thinking very negative and not positive about school.

Its tough Work hard and it'll pay off

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would say how important it is to set a specific time for getting work done. Time management is one of the most important ingredients for success.

I applied to fourteen schools because I was so unsure of how academically successful I was. I would have told myself that the top 5 were good enough, because I ended up at my number one school anyway. I would have also told myself to check into scholarships before I needed them. I missed out on a lot of entrance scholarships. I would also patted myself on theback for not taking high school too incredibly seriously. Those kids who killed themself with AP credits and IB, wasted their time. 5{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of them ended up with scholarships or Ivy League admittance. I wouldcongratulate myself on making the smart decision to dually enroll. I came into school with 18 credits, easily. I don't have too much too be sorry about because I amwhere I love to be, but I wish I was where i loved to be, for FREE!

First, I would advice myself not to waiting time, start college application process as early as possible. If I planning to stay in the dorm there will be room available because of first comes first serves. Next I also talking to my family about program study, set up mile-stone marks to evaluate my performance. Money matter is a big issue so planning your financial, scholarship and student loan. My family and I would take a tour at the college, checking out the neighborhood especially at nights. Furthermore, find out about the town, shopping, buses route. If you live in the dorm at FSU do not bring car parking here is a big issue. I would be proactive talking to friends and net working with others. Lastly, I would not waiting time either the college application process or apartments hunting, start early and you will thank yourself later.

Your first two years are the most important years of your college experience. Most people will talk about the freedom they've come into but they may fail to educate you on the fact that you may fail. It is your responsibility of making sure that you take care of your business but if you fall short, it isn't the end of your chances at becoming what you want. No one is going to get your degree for you, you have to earn it so stay dedicated to your classes and your education. Scholarships are year round. Just because you received scholarships coming out of high school doesn't mean that they will continue to be given to you. There is plenty of free money that people want to give you but you must be proactive and ask for it. Build a rapport with all of your professors, teachers and employers because eventually you will need someone's help as far as recommendation letters are concerned. Resources are out there for any help you may need whether it be psychologically, academically, or financially. The sky is the limit. Staying strong in your faith will make your possibilities become realities.

I would tell myself to get ready to work harder than I've ever worked before. I would tell myself that there is no room for laziness or procrastination in college. I would say you're going to meet a lot of people but only some of them will be real friends. I would tell myself not to rush into to anything, to be patient and wise. I would tell myself to save as much money as possible and make a strict budget to make sure I have all of my money in order. Then I would tell myself that I am going to do well in college and it is going to be one of the greatest times of my life. I would tell myself to not wish my life away and just enjoy the moment that I was in because I would never get it back. I would finish by saying that time flies and you're going to have a great life.

I would give myself the advice that when you are making the decision about the school you would attend decide whether you feel like you fit in on the campus. Be sure that the campus makes you come alive and that is somewhere that you ill want to spend the next 4 years of your life. Then once you have a decision contact your roommate and see what you both can contribute to the drom (i.e. microwave, t.v., etc.). Then I would say maybe look to see what you might want to get involved in while you are there, like organizations, youth groups, political affiliations. And lastly think about who you want to be in college and what you want to make of your four years, but I would definitely tell myself to not set-limits on what I will do or achieve. I would say be open-minded to my experiences.