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If I could talk to myself again as a high school senior, there would be a couple things I would tell myself. First of all I would tell myself that studying is a very important thing, and finding a way to study that will help you remember things better is also very important. Cause I am still trying to figure out what the best way to study for me is. I would also tell myself to stop procrastinating on doing things. Because the procrastination goes on with you into college, and its hard to stop procrastinating, and putting things off until last minute. It just makes you stress out and makes you not really enjoy college life, cause you are always worrying about getting things done and doing well on tests. So its always good to prepare yourself for those things before you start college but of course I didnt so now I have to try and figure out what way to study is best for me and to stop putting things off until last minute, and its not fun.

If i had the chance to go back and talk to my high school self i would have a lot to tell him to prepare him for college and in turn would help him with his career. I would make sure to point out that academics is the number one priority. Sports, clubs and hanging with friends doesn't compare to the importance of good grades and study habits. I would make sure to point out that time management is the key to life. Make sure that planning your days and weeks accordingly would make life easier and also reflect on your work. Also, that it is important to stay organized. That goes for everything from the dividers in your binder to the cleanyness of your room. Along with that teach myself important virtues to have in life, integrity and accoutability. With these keys to life I would be an outstanding citizen and an acceptional student.

There are many aspects of college that high school students are not aware of nor well prepared for. I would have to tell myself as a high school senior that college is not as easy as high school. Studying becomes the students main responsibility and that student should be completely committed to their studies and obligations as a student. Another thing that I would have to tell myself is to work harder on financial aid, find a school that is sure to work with me on paying for college. Georgia Southern is definately not that college. My high school self needs to know to limit what i take because college closets are heavily cramped. Finally, my high school self should know that when entering college I should know who I am and stick with what I believe, there are many people that can influence me to become something I am not but with self confidence and self assurance in who I am I can over come anything that college throws at me. That would give me more than enough advice to get me to where I need to be and put me agead of others my age.

I would tell myself to focus more on school work. Learn better time mangement skills. I would also say pay more attention to the information taught in class because it will elp you in the long run. The information taught in high shool is also reviewed in college, but it goes into so much more details, it will help you if you already know the basic information. I would also tell myself to learn the basics of reading comprehension and writing because there is so much reading and writing you have to do.

I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships starting with my freshman year of high school. That is the one regret that I have whenever I think back to my high school career. More scholarship money coming into college would have relieved a lot of my as well as my parents stress about where my funds were going to be coming from and how I was going to be paying for books and things of that nature. Although I have the Hope Scholarship that is awarded to students with a 3.0 GPA in the state of Georgia, I often have to take out loans because I am not eligible for a lot of grants. But as a high school student I could have applied for more scholarships and saved enough money to go through college without being so worried.

Now I can attest to the fact that my actions in high school were the correct way to begin this path that I am on. In high school I dedicated at least 5 hours a week to scholarship research and applications, I spent a lot of time learning about my college campus and trying to find ways to get involved on the college campus and these methods were a great stepping stone to begin my college career. Now that I have one semester of college under my belt I know that the attitude and dedication I had in high school about getting into college and paying for it will leave me with great experience in achieving what I want. In the way of advice to my high school self I would first congratulate myself for being an overachiever but also tell myself to never let something stand in the way of achieving something, like money or distance. I would also tell myself to have fun and make more memories to share at the reunion in 5 and 10 years, because everything will be different and this will minimize the shock everyone will have when they see how accomplished you are.

If I went back in time to talk to myself as a senior in highs chool, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships so I would not collect so much debt from loans. I would also tell myself to not stress so much about grades and just pay close attention to the material that is being taught. Most people do not remember what they learn after they get the test over with, myself included, and I would like to be able to recall the details of '1984' and Shakespeare's writings.

?Remember that you will need lots of summer clothing, and an umbrella,'' I had repeated to myself senior year of high school. The tip to myself may have been simple and far from groundbreaking, but I had no idea of what college had in store for me while I was a senior during my last year of high school. Now that I am at a university, surrounded by people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, etc., I would love to go back in time and offer myself some sound advice. The first thing would be, ?You will make friends, people are very open to making friends, so don?t be so nervous! And make sure to go out and meet people!? and the second would be that, ?Transitioning to college can be one of the easiest or the most challenging things you will face. Remember that although you might be out of sight with friends and families, you can still connect with them through various ways. You have to be strong, resilient, and have an open mind to your new experiences. Never feel lonely, as you are part of an even bigger family now!?

I would tell myself to work out more and enjoy life more. I am now in ROTC at Georgia Southern and my transition to being an "in fit" cadet has been very challenging for me. If I would have started working out in high school I would have been more in shape and would not have had to struggle as much as I did. I would also tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible. If I would have done this then I would not have had to get a part time job to support myself. Going to school for seventeen hours a week and working thirty hours a week and committing at least ten hours a week to the ROTC program can get challenging at times. And with all of this comes studying, social life, sleep, etc. These are the things that I would beg and plead with myself to do.

Michonda Austin "Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?" I would tell myself that every individual college experience is different, and none of the colleges are the same. You might do well at one college, and when you go to another you might struggle. College is no joke. You have to prepare for it mentally and physically. You cannot give up on yourself and need to explore every option that?s out there. It?s ok not to have a social life; you can get that when you graduate with that degree and the big money starts to roll in. You have to stay focus and not to give up. High school is just let elementary all over again. College is the real thing. You are expected to know thing beyond your high school level . Make sure you don?t play around. You?ll soon be ready for it to be over, but trust m e it all will be worth it in the long run.

If given the opportunity to go back and give myself advice for college, I would tell myself to save money, be organized, and perfect managing your time. Thus far college has been a great adventure and even though I'm only in my second semester, I think I've got the hang of things. Saving money is something I would tell myself, because at first you don't realize how little of it you really have and how quickly it disappears when you don't have a job. Jobs around college towns are hard to find, especially when you're a full-time student. " Save your money...please" I would demand myself and hopefully I would listen. Also important is organization. Being organized is the best way to prioritize your assignments and eliminate unwanted stress. Being organized also influences the next piece of advice I would give myself, which is TIME MANAGEMENT! I believe whole heartedly that college is a four year, time management project. Once you learn to manage your time more efficiently, life suddenly becomes easier. If I could go back, I would tell myself, "save money, stay organized, manage your time well, and you'll be fine".

I would say apply to many different colleges and try to find help on what to do in college. I would also ask for advise in how to be successful in college. I would make the right decisions and go with what my heart says instead of listening to my peers.

I would have quite a bit of advice. First, I would tell myself to convince my mother to get me a cell phone. There were quite a few classes my first semester that I needed to do group work outside of class and I had no way of contacting those groups. All of the people I asked about college talked about the excessive studying and the crazy professors. I would tell myself that those people are blowing off hot air. The biggest reason I didn't do that well my first semester was because I was stressed. Relaxing from time to time helped me study more effectively. I also made friends that way too. Some of these freinds actually helped me with other classes later. Lastly, because my mother was, and still is, strict and the rest of my family was too busy, I never learned how to drive. I would tell myself to get some much needed scruples and force them to teach me. I beleive I had always been afraid of my family, but now I know how to handle them. Family relationships are important, however, you still need to learn how to stand on your own feet.

I would tell myself that I need to break my attitude and I need to understand that the professor controls my grade. As much as I would hate to say it, I would have had a much easier time becoming accustomed with college life and my classes if I would have not forced my opinions and attitudes on my professors. I would suggest to myself to keep my mouth closed even when what I think a professor is saying is completely farfetched. I am not suggesting that argument is bad, I, in fact, believe that personal opinions should be shared and discussed. I am suggesting that when I write a paper, that I write it in a manner that pleases them and not myself. They have the only say in what score I get for the course. A painful truth.

I would say, " This is your one oppurtunity to be great. Don't waste your time acting as if partying, and slacking off is cool, because in the end all that time wasted doesn't do you any good. You have only a few months left of high school so why not finish strong, and have better preperation for your future. What's a few months compared to the rest of your life?"

The most useful advice I would give myself is to plan. During my first semesters of college I learned that I would need to quickly make a plan and schedule in order to be successful in my first year of college. I am a full time student and I was completely unaware of how different college is from high school. In high school I rarely planned anything or kept a schedule, I just always relied on my teachers and classmates to remind me of when tests were due and when certain assignments are due. Although I maintained good grades during high school, once I entered Georgia Southern I realized quickly that if I did not plan and make schedules then I would fail miserably. I learned quickly to keep a calendar with test dates, assignments due and meetings scheduled recorded. I also began keeping a class schedule of when and where my classes were located. By quickly learning to make a schedule and plan out my time I was able to keep up with the fast pace of Georgia Southern and I successfully completed my first two semesters.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now I would tell myself that studying is more important in college then it ever was in college. Also that I am going to be responsible for my own work and homework so being organized and keeping a schedule of when things are do is vastly important for getting desired grades in classes. Buying books and doing the readings assigned in them can actually make a major differance in wheither I pass a class or fail it. The sooner I buy books the better of I am in the classes. I would also tell myself that partying becomes less important in college when I'm focusing on getting good grades then everyone always makes it sound like while they're in high school. I would also tell myself that partying during the week is not a smart idea when I have early classes the next day and that I should wait to party untill days that I only have late classes, none at all, or just on the weekends.

Some advice I would give myself, is that time management is something that would be a must in college. Being able to use my time wisely would better help me succeed in classes. The professors are there to help, and I would just have to ask them for the help and they would give it to me. Focusing in class and not letting my mind wander.

As a high school senior, I really did not even try to prepare for college. When I was in fifth grade, the teacher always said she was preparing us students for middle school. She said it would be much harder. When I got to middle school, it was the same thing basically. It was not hard at all. When I was in eighth grade, the teachers always said they were preparing us for high school and that it would be no where near as easy as middle school. When I got to high school, it was no different. Finally, as a highschool senior, the graduation coach would always tell me that I needed to prepare better for college. She said it would be so much more difficult than high school. Of course I did not listen to her because of all of my other experiences. However, when I got to college, it was slightly more difficult. So maybe I should have listened. Georgia Southern helped with that problem. All first year students are required to take a First Year Experience class and pass. This class helped me to prepare while starting college. It was definitely extremely helpful with transition.

You do not have to know what you are going to do with the rest of your life right now. Take your time and figure out what YOU want to do, not what everyone else says is best for you. Be prepared to embrace a lot of change in a short amount of time, but I promise it will be fun! Find ways to get involved and meet new people. Do not be afraid to get to know people in your classes, it will benefit you in some way, I promise. Make sure you know how to study. Go study in the library at least once. Do make friends and be involved but be sure to make plenty of time for schoolwork. Get excited, it's going to be wonderful!