lareina
Buckle down and study! It is only 4 years and it is important to do well! Believe in yourself and the rest will fall into place!
Kayla
I would tell myself to open up more, and not stay in my comfort zone. I would also tell myself that school is important, but so is my social life. I would encourage myself to be apart of more on and off campus activities. I would encourage myself to live in the dorms and meet as many people as I possibly could, and to just be a college student, but also balance school. I would tell my self to have an open mind about everything and never settle for less than what I am capable of . College is the time of my life, I and want to to be unforgettable.
Courtney
Do what you want, not what will make other people happy.
Emilie
I was never a high school senior, because of the Kansas Academy of Math and Science I'm still technically only a junior. But, if I could go back and talk to the high school me I would tell myself to not get so caught up in the drama and to focus on my grades. I could have had a 4.0 if I wouldn't have bothered with the boys and all the drama. I would tell myself there is bigger and better things out there and people that will accept you no matter what you wear to school that day. Collge life had made me grow up faster and realize that rude people don't matter and that succeeding in school will get you more places in life and being the most popular person will not.
James
I would tell myself that I would need to make up my mind about my major, and to make sure I signed up for more than 14 credit hours. I would also let myself know that it would definitely best if I would work on my formal essay writing and to be more social t oget used to a college environment.
Emily
To have fun with friends but, still allow time to study.
Rachel
Look through a variety of schools in a vareity of locations; and don't elimante possible schools based on location is price. Look into all the aspects of the college: cost, location, diversity, activities and programs, housing (off and on campus). If student is an incoming freshman live in the dorms or join a club- it's easier to meet people this way. Don't only attend a college because all of your high school friends are going - branch out and meet different people.
Jessica
It is a must to visit the school you are thinking about. When you visit make sure that you check out the main buildings you will be in, especially the dorms. YOU HAVE TO FEEL AT HOME!!! If you don't feel comfortable around the entire campus your experience will be awful. Don't let the price of the institution stop you from attending, there are always ways to make it possible. Have all the fun you can, while you can.
Morgan
Make sure that the program your child wants to go into is accredited, because if it isn't then it is a waste of money to go to that school for that degree. Which means that you can take the degree from that school, however if you transfer to get a masters degree 9 times out of ten all fo the classes have to be retaken. I learned this the hard way :(
Trista
I would advise students to choose the college that fits them best, even if it isn't the one that offers the best scholarship. I would also advise them to not be afraid to try new things. That's what being in college is all about. Even if they only have a slight interest in the topic, take a class or join a club. Find out more. See if you like it. Don't be afraid to fail.