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As a student who had to procure loans to pay for college, I would have told myself to apply for as many scholarships as I could have before the second half of the semester as I had done. I didn't win any of the scholarships that I had applied for, and thus had to resort to getting loans to pay off the rest of my tuition. Also, I would have told myself to study harder and refresh my memory of everything I beieved I was going to be taking in college. I had to take Biology for the first time in 4 years this semester, and I couldn't remember much of anything I had learned in my high school Biology class. It would have made the transition so much smoother if I had done that.

I would definitely tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I would also tell myself to focus on my classes more than anything else and not to worry so much about trying to fit in with others. I would strongly urge myself to think about my future instead of the present and encourage myself to study through out the week instead of just the night before. I would tell myself that I should set even higher goals and put more effort into achieving goals. I would also tell myself to pray that I stay grounded and to keep God first . I would keep it real and let myself know that I should have fun in college , but not to the point where I am letting my entertainment keep me from doing my best in school.

If I could go back in time and advise myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is not as scary as I thought it would be. I would tell myself that making friends isn't hard and that living off campus for your first year is not ideal. As a senior, I thought that getting away from my family would be so great, but being away from people who love and take care of you is hard. Living on your own is not all it's cracked up to be. Ultimately, I would emphasize that college is about self-exploration and development. College is great for the experiences you have and the people you meet. The academics are very important, but it's good to not get too wrapped up in your books and instead, begin your adult life with experiences that will last a lifetime.

Listen to your dad about how you are carrying yourself. Creating future success for yourself and being an influential inventor will be hard if you don?t. Don?t think that just because you did good last year you will this year. If you continue down like this you will dreadfully fail your first semester. You start to loose your sense of reality resorting to making up stories to explain all your failures when it boils down to two simple things. 1, you could not get up on time, and 2, you started to become the king of procrastination. Get yourself a good alarm clock, and something nice to use as an agenda. Write everything down and get your work done as soon as you can. The free time to enjoy the excellent college you are going to will come, but you?re going to have to buckle down and work hard for it. Don?t worry about the past, just remember the good parts, all your drama works itself out. Just try to get your priorities straight, and follow them. Trust me its better to do the work now, then to wait for more later.

If I were able to go back in time talking to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself about the things you have to prepare for when you get to college. I would advise myself to fill out as many scholarships as I can to make sure that I am financially stable. I would also advise myself to pick the major(s) you are most comfortable with to study. Also, I would tell myself to just be prepared for challenges and tasks that you may or may not want to compete. Finally I would just advise myself, to be happy in college. Enjoy making as many new friends as possible and at the same token do your schoolwork and take your responsibilities seriously.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would be my biggest motivator. I would motivate myself to do much more and much better. I would be a constant reminder to myself that every effort that i make counts and that the harder i work now the greater the reward in the future. I would advise myself to be more sacrificial, to be more organized, and to be more serious about school. I would challenge myself on tedious projects and homework assignments especially one's that i liked the least. I would also remind myself that I am a leader not a follower so everything i do would have a purpose behind it and possibly influence the lives of other in a positive way.

I would make sure I had worked more to have saved more money. I would have told myself how homesick I would be. I would also have told myself that even though I thought I was prepared for the academic aspects of college, I will not be. It is very difficult and do not allow myself to fall behind for any reason, whether it is related to course difficulty or sickness.

I actually felt my high school did a great job at preparing me for college life, well, the academic part of it anyways. As for the transition from living with my parents and sister to three strangers, I had no idea what that would be like. But, I am very fortunate that I can adapt to any situation that comes my way. I graduated from Maine, but moved to Georgia with my dad on a whim and persued my college career down here. It was a culture shock because everyone just seemed so nice, but very religious. I am not a relgious person, but I am very open-minded, accepting, and kind to all. I was always excited to go to college, to see some place different, and to experience different things, so if I went back in time and prepared myself for what was to come, I would tell myself to travel more; go to Georgia, because it would open my eyes to a different, but great world, even if it is in the same country; and also to do what I love, remember and share where I came from, and not let anyone pursuade me otherwise.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to stress so much because I have been well prepared for college. Also, I would tell myself that arranging my schedule is very important and is a key to my success in college. There are so many activities that are going on on campus that you can get too involved in activities and not enough in school work. If I just stay focused on what my goal is, you will be fine.

Don't goto college without a goal in mind. If you are only going because it is what 'naturally follows' high school then rethink what you actually want and what you want out of life and college.

If I could go back and advise myself on the college experience that I have had so far, I would, first, tell myself to prepare to meet many new people and prepare to make lasting relationships with people. I would also tell myself that I am about to be challenged in a way that I was never challenged before. The many different ways one is able to learn are all implemented in college. From hands on research projects to classroom involvement, college is going to challege the student in a way that is unparalleled by any other academic institution, like middle or high school. Finally, I would advise myself on the importance of developing a strong moral foundation before going to college. Many people are going to challenge your beliefs, but if one has a strong foundation, they are much better off and can focus strongly on their education.

Go with your first gut feeling and stick to a major you know in your heart will make you happy. Don't let your family influence your choices. It's better to go to a job you love than have to force yourself to get up in the mornings. In the end only you can make yourself happy. Move out from the nest and start making a life for yourself. Meet new people and do new things. And go on that date with Trey, he turns out to be a great guy and later your husband:)

To study more, and take time for myself.

Looking back to my senior year in highschool, the major advice I would give myself would be to relax. College does put pressure on you but it only helps you grow. It is not as hard as you think it will be as long as you attend class and study, you will succeed. You must come into college with an open mind and open yourself up to change. You must assert yourself in your classes and attend office hours with your professors because it will greatly improve your grades. For the present, stay focused during your senior year! Your grades do still count and even though you may have already gotten excepted into your number one college, you have to keep your grades up to keep your acceptance letter and your scholorships. Lastly, have fun. College is a time for finding yourself so go out and have fun but do so while finding a good balance between studying and friends. You will love college and all it brings you.

I would advise myself that college is about self-sufficiency. You have to be self-sufficient in both the classroom and in your living. I would remind myself that it is important that to be informed about school policies (i.e., HOPE, classes, etc.). While it is important to have mentors, whether faculty members or others, it is necessary that one does not soley depend on those people to ensure one's success. Essentially, it is best to be proactive.

I would have rethought my career choices. I picked engineering as my first career and struggled my first year and my gpa suffered. I struggled from loss of interest not from struggling achidemically. Since I have changed into the college of Business Administration I have excelled and find myself more at home.

Enjoy your senior year becuase life is very different after high school.

Be perpared for anything.

I would have looked at college as more of a place to learn and take advantage of many great resources and opportunities than as just a place to party while getting a degree. There is no limit on what you can learn and achieve while in college as long as you know the means to attain those goals that you may have set for yourself. I would have also visited more colleges before making my selection, as size and the surrounding town are as important as the school itself. College can be much more fulfilling and enriching if you take advantage of what the local area has to offer beyond campus. While here in Athens, I have been able to learn more about different cultures than I had even known existed due to the diverse and liberal offerings of the city as well as from the university itself.

I would definitely give my self the advice of using resources that the university offers you, once you are in college. Also as a high schooler it is important to do well academically in order to be eligible for more scholarships. I would tell myself, a high school senior to put a lot of time and effort in researching and applying scholarships in order to avoid fincancial problems while in college. I would also tell myself to put myself out there as soon as college starts and to utilize professors, create networks, make contacts every moment while in college, because there is so much help offered, you just have to go ask for it. In addition, I would advise myself to make the most of the time in college, academically and socially because college might just be the best time of your life!