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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, my advice to myself would be based on both my school and career choices. “Consider and reconsider your school choices. During the tour of the school, if they offer one, ask some of the regular students – not the student ambassadors or the school advisors – about their opinion of the school. You need to know how certain departments operate and how the repercussions of the may affect you. Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing are just to name a few that could complicate your college experience. Finally, you don’t have to be in a rush to choose a major. Check the balance sheets to see which classes appeal to you as a whole. Do not choose a major based on just one class. If you have the time and resources, then you can take the class as an elective.”

I would have studied harder and longer. I would have put more emphazes on my grades. Most inportantly I would practice more for the SAT and ACT tests. The higher scores you get on those test the more academic scholarships you receive without writing essays and applying for outside scholarships.

I would encourage myself to manage my time better. If you can't manage your time well there is no way to juggle everything that you will have going on. I would also tell myself to stop the procrastination!! It is such a bad habit and you can avoid sleepless nights and alot of stress, if you just do your assignments in good time! I would also tell myself not to be nervous. Everyone at college is there for the same reason as you, and they are all just as nervous as you. It is a waste of energy and you could be using that energy to be doing something productive! I would also tell myself that it is okay to change your major. You will be going through a lot of changes the first two years of college. Life will change and you will change. The best thing is just to hold on tight and enjoy the ride, because you will learn so much about yourself and life throughout those two years!

Dear past me, I would love to warn you about making your choices to not pass history with kurlander the first time a horrible choice, especially for not fighting to get a seat in summer school it will all hit you too hard in seinor year and you will be working super hard half the time. I love how you were part of things in ninth grade and you were hands on with everything but your choice to stop and get lazy in tenth was horrible you should have joined the science club everyone in magnet did you should have done it as well. Do better in chemistry class i know you love that class and cant get the grade you want but dont give up talk to ms.campbell. Also please i beg you to not let the break up hit you so hard even though you were with him for three years you will find a boy 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} better trust me. when it comes to applying to schools try a fee wavier you might get it i found out way to late. Do not hire the lady that will supposably help you get finiancail aid she lied.

The main thing i would tell my past self is to continue to work hard no matter what is thrown your way and you will be successful most definately.

I WOULD TELL MYSELF TO WORK MUCH HARDER IN MY CLASSES AND STRIVE FOR HOPE.

I would make sure that I tell myself to apply for all the scholarships that come my way. I would also make sure that I look for financial aid myself and not depend on people to help me all the time. Networking and creating relationships with counselors and teachers working at my high school, and faculty at the post-secondary institution are very important factors. I would continuously remind myself to always be confident and to never let anyone discourage me. Most importantly, I would do everything with the the saying, "Hard work pays off," constantly playing in my head.

In a world filled with competition, I would go back in time to tell myself to stay focused. Everyone who appears good doesn’t always have your best interest at heart. I would tell myself to rack up on recommendation letters, community service hours, and ramen noodles. Well maybe the ramen noodles could wait, but I would Ashley to network and to be the best that she could be; to listen to her first choice and to let no one (family nor friend) make you have a change of heart. At that point, the old me would have been staring at myself in amazement that I see my future stuff, and things may just go out one ear and into the next. So more than likely I would repeat everything I said, and add in to research as much scholarships as you can. Then finally I would tell her, “Love yourself, because you are your biggest critic and no one can love you like you can.”

TO STAY FOCUS TIMES GET HARD BUT DONT GIVE UP. EVENTHOUGH I HAVE HAD ALOT OF FAMILY PROBLEMS AND MEDICAL ISSUES EVERYTHING WILL BE OK

College is a place for people who love studying what they want to stick for the rest of their lives. I learned that learning is not just about sitting and listening. Studying is active as much as playing football. I need to talk, react, involve and contribute for what I want to learn. For that reason, I always want to have some kinds of outside activities. These activities will help me learn a lot of things which I can't learn inside the classrooms. Everything I know about my major is very limited. Therefore, I need to open my eyes and look further to see what is reality about my major. In every way, studying is never one-way process. I need to study from my teachers but I also need to study by myself. Looking outside the box is the way to study by yourself. Finally, studying is a habit and keep it alive as long as you still want to.

The most important thing that I have taken from my college experience so far is that school work is my number one priority. Most people think that college is all about fun and games. Truth be told, that should be the least of anyone's worries. I've also become much more responsible for everything that I do. I do not have my parents here constantly monitoring my every move. i have to make major decisions on my own and provide my needs and wants for myself. It has been so valuable attending collge because it has helped me grow and see how things will be in the "real world". The most valuable thing I can take away from college when I leave is my degree in psychology, which is my gateway to my future.

My college expereince has allowed me to open up socially and meet friends that i know will be here for a lifetime. I have also met professors that are eager to help me learn and are excited to teach. Fort Valley State University is an environment that promotes learning and success as well as individual growth. Because there is little around as far as fast food, grocery stores, malls, etc it forces you to explore the area and get familiar with it. This school is valuable to me because it supports my goals academically, socially, and individually. College was something i looked forward to when i was in high school. I had visions of talking to my professors, sitting outside on the bench with friends, looking at a beautiful campus, pulling all nighters in the library, and study groups. Fort Vallsy State University did not disappoint me, it enhanced my vision with more.

Fort Valley has been very beneficial to me to attend because even though my school does not have my major, I've still made it a priority of mine to succeed at all costs. This school is very far in the country, it's very hard to engage in any misdemeanor activity or any other kind of activity that could get you into trouble. Although there are alot of other activities for anyone to take part in, being out in the country gives you plenty of notion that there is always something positive to do. It's one of the best institutions to attend because it's hard to find shopping stores, so no temptation with your refunds. It's the perfect institution for a freshmen to be enrolled, it's home away from home, no distractions, a piece of mind. FVSU is a place where you can find out who you really are and what you really want to do with your gifts and talents god has truly blessed you with.

I am SOOOO close to what I want to do with my life!

During the short time that I have been attending college, I have learned life lessons that are sure to help me for the rest of my life. Since I grew up in a small town, throughout grade school I was surrounded by people who were just like me and grew up with the same values, beliefs, and struggles as I. Coming to college forced me to be exposed to people from all walks of life. I've learned that I must be able to tolerate others and their opinions while maintaining my idividuality. I now know that one must find a good balance of studying and socializing. It has also come to my attention that one should never go through life thinking they don't need anyone. Networking is key, and you shouldn't be afraid to lean on your peers. Attending college has taught me that it is imperative that I set goals for myself, work hard towards them, and reach them despite any minor or major setbacks I may experience. I accept the fact that life is not, nor will it ever be easy. College has shown me that I must remain resilient in order to persevere.

In college I have learned how to communicate with my peers and large groups, how to establish a schedule and an organized learning plan. School is extremity valuable , and lays a strong foundation when developing your dreams. College has taught me so many things and helped me start dreaming to own land with an abundance of food and flowers. These ideas are good for the planet and the economy. I want to learn as much as I can and help fix the world. I plan to do this by earning a degree in agriculture/ botany to contribute to the production of plant life and sustainable resources.

The most important thing I have gotten out of my college experience is an outlook on real life. It helped me understand that in life nothing is received without hard work and dedication. It also helped me to survive on my own and stay grounded in the morals I have been taught as a child. It has been very valuable to attend college because things that I hear about the “real world “, I’m actually experiencing and getting the chance to relay my experiences to those who are preparing for college.

I have made some good descion since i been here. I dont follow, i lead. I tend to stay in order so that i want get off track and start to falil. I would be devastated if i failed. It is vaulable to attend here or any college because it helps u grow and mature into a strong indiviual.

I picture myself senior year slacking off and taking everything easy because I had major senioritis and was a "senior". However, if I could go back in time I would tell myself to stay focused and keep my eyes on the prize which was being able to go to the institution of my choice for free. I also would tell myself to save up my money the summer after my high school graduation, because you never know when you will need it during school. I'm also doing Army ROTC so I would tell myself to be pepared for rigorous training and handling school and ROTC.

Starting college can be a nightmare and can be a very difficult experience to adjust to, especially for a freshman that does not know the transition that he or she might have to undertake coming from high school. So often, dropout rates increase because incoming freshman don?t stay on task. It is easier for a student to finish school or even for him or her to exceed in school if they had someone giving them advice on how to thrive in their scholastics. Always attending class, staying focused on your goals, and just being yourself is the advice that I would give to anyone just starting out in college. College is full of excitement and memorable experiences. It is up to any student of any class to take the advice that is given for sure accomplishment, but intelligent for the youngest to take heed at an early stage. Attending class to learn the information, staying focused on goals, and remaining who you are as a person, because it is so easy to be pressured in college, could possibly be the only blueprint to success while going through this new transition.