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I would tell myself to look for more scholarships and to save the scholarship money I recieved instead of spending it all in one semester. Always look at your syllabus and put the dates in your calender on your computer since you're always on it. Read a little bit more and join some clubs. Do extra credit (there are no excuses.) And be yourself because your true self is the one people will always like best.

I if I could go back in time and talk to my myself as a high school senior, there would be a few things regarding college that I would tell myself. For instance, in college there is a lot of writing required, and being a 'college' student, you do not want your writing to appear as that of a high school student's or lesser. So I would advise my high school self to take writing assingments more seriously and not only go for just a passing grade, but work towards improving and perfecting my skills as a writer. Also, the last and most important advice I would give myself is to practice and improve on my verbal communication skills, which I am not very good at right now. Being that I am from a foreign country I sometimes find it difficult to truly have an in-depth conversation with the average american person. This becomes a real problem in classes were there are a lot of verbal discussions, where I occasionally either stumble over my words or not feel confident enough to engage in the class conversation.

To make sure that you have everything planned out and knowing that their is help out there when need. Ask more information about the school that your going to attend and to make sure you get everything set. Talk to your professor if you don't understand the questions or get a study buddy to help you out.

The advice I would give myself would be to save up all my money I made in Junior year of High School to pay for textbooks in College. I would also advice myself to start scholarship applications in the beginning of my Freshman year instead of Senior year of High School. Another thing is starting to look up colleges during my Freshman year as well.

You don't know everything so pay attention to the advice given to you from adults. Understand that all the money that you borrow for your education has to be paid back. In other words it is a LOAN and not free. Value the experiences that you have with your family because you will never know if you are in a possition to have them again. Never allow a hourly job get in the way of your current enjoyment. You have a whole adulthood to earn money dont waste your youth on working. Understand that anything you do at 18 years old can follow you in a negative or positive way for the rest of your life. So choose your decisions carefully.

Two and a half years ago I graduated from High School. I though thte day would never come. Those four short years seemed to take an eternity to get through and I couldn't wait to be done. I always knew that I would go to college but I was so ready for a break and some new experiences. Rather than take the traditional route and start college the next Fall I enlisted in the Nevada Army National Guard. I completed all required training and returned home in the middle of the semester. I put off starting school for another year to establish a full time career within the National Guard. I really shouldn't have waited another minute. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that putting off my education was a BAD idea. I wouldn't change joining the Army but I would change how long I waited to go back to school. I wasted so much time and it's true, you really do forget so much stuff the longer you wait to persue higher education.

Find your passion. I see so many students around me that flounder and force themselves into career paths that they feel they have to pursue. They are unmotivated and simply do what is the minimal amount of effort required of them because they are uninterested. The result of this circumstance is unimpressive performance and a waste of the university resources that are at their fingertips. The advice and knowledge that is at a student's disposal is mind blowing, so take advantage of that while you have it. When you follow a career path that you are passionate about, you are more likely to make connections with other students and professors in your field of study, participate in related extracurricular activities, and be more active in class projects and discussions. These are the tools required to set yourself apart in the job market after graduation. If you are not passionate about what you are studying to be, you will not likely take the steps necessary to be competitive.

Tony, I know your heart is set on majoring in Sports Management, but when you start taking classes in college you’re going to be opened up to a plethora of new experiences. When opportunities are presented to you take them, even if you think they have nothing to do with what you want to do. Keep an open mind; you might be really good at teaching, or even engineering. You are smart enough. Surround yourself with people who challenge you. Learn from your mistakes. Also, you will be really good in Spanish.

If you do not know something, ask. In fact, you're going in to this not knowing very much, so you have no choice but to ask. Aside from saving your money for the future or any little mishap that might occur, you should apply for scholarships. It does not hurt to have extra money and if you do not get any then at least you tried. Make a few dependable friends in and out of school; you do not have to have many friends just as long as the ones you have are reliable. Once you log on to your University e-mail, never log off. Important information is sent there every day. It is your main source of contact between you, the University and your professors. They send you syllabi and tell you whether or not you will have class the next or current day. Learn how your teachers operate; find out if they are lenient or not. Participating in class is the fastest way to help you learn more about them. It also helps you stand out, so do it. These are the basics that will help you transition from a high school to a college mentality.

I would probably tell myself to acknowledge the fact that college is completely different from high school. Of course, there is the freedom that college brings with setting your own schedule and more relaxed rules. However, at the risk of sounding cliche, with great power comes great responsibility. Because no one is always on your case about attending a class or completely your assignments, it is very easy to forget your responsiblilties in the mix of socializing, extracurricular activities, and other things that come with being a college student. I guess the most important thing I would tell myself is to learn how to balance. It is completely possible to do everything you want in college (I have seen it happen before my eye). Its all about prioritizing. If your organize yourself right, you can be the president of you sorority, volunteer at least five times a month, maintain a 3.0 GPA, go to that amazing party your friends have been talking about, and still make time for date night!

I would tell myself that it is ok to not know what I want to study. A lot of students don't know what they want to study, and may think that there is pressure to enter college with a decided major. I learned that it is ok not to have a major just yet, and that there are lots of other students like myself that are unsure as to what they want to study. While you figure out what you want to study, you can just complete your core classes. Another thing I would tell myself is that it is important to keep a balanced lifestyle. While you may have more freedom in college, you still have responsibilities such as getting good grades, and still applying for scholarships. There are also many clubs and organizations to join. It is very important to work hard, so that in the end, you can play hard.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would talk about how important getting scholarships are. College, textbooks and living cost all add up to be is very expensive. Applying for scholarships in high school with make sure you don't have any extra stress during college then you have to. Don't worry about fitting in like in high school. College is where you are going to meet your bridesmaids and life long friends while getting a higher education. Relax and actually enjoy the application process and live out your high school year striving for the best grades possible. GPA is very important for getting into the school you want and future jobs you apply for.

I would tell my younger self to try and have more of a social life.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school senior version of myself, I would tell him the following: Dear Chidozie Ugwumadu, My advice to you is simply to capitalize. Take advantage of the luxuries that you have now, because many of them will be gone soon. You will not always have the amount of free time that you have now. Use that time to invest in your goals for the near future. Do your own research in field that you are interested in. Find out what is required of you, what the rewards of a degree in your field are, and how you can get ahead. You must think of college as an investment. At times you will want to quit altogether. Thinking of college as an investment will keep you from giving in. Being able to envision the reward of a degree will help you keep your eye on the prize. For now, enjoy the ease of your lifestyle. It won't last. Best Regards, Chidozie from the Future P.S. The Lotto numbers for November 5th are 2,11,42,64,74,2

When you start your first term of classes take a sampling of many different fields. Take notice of the ones that you like to study for and find yourself excited to go to class. Those are the ones where you are going to find long lasting interest in the subject as your knowledge about it expands. Don't get caught up with what will make you more money, or be seen as a smart move by society. If you make a great living, but hate what you do then the money will never be worth it. Find something you have a natural passion in and run with it.

If I could go back in time and meet my past self, I'd advise myself to try harder and not to let my social life distract me from getting that 4.0 G.P.A. that I really could have achieved if I pushed myself. I would have told myself to look up more scholarships, and make more study dates. I'd show her how hard I've worked to make my better G.P.A. today, and how our other friends are off having fun while I study harder to make up for time lost. I would also remind myself to smile more, and worry less. Not to be afraid of trying new things, and not worrying about making new friends in college. It's a grand experience, and I can't wait to finish.

If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself that now is the time to act, not months before I was scheduled to go to college. High school is the time that I need to start taking as many classes as I can so that I would be prepared for the coming years where I will have to pay for my education and be responsible for making sure I’m up for my classes and doing my work to pass those classes. Now is the time to start saving money that I can put towards paying for my education and buying the books that I will need to succeed in my classes. This is the time where I need to start joining groups that will help me become a better contestant among so many that will be applying to the same school as me and now is the time that I need to start pushing to achieve my goals. Were I able to go back in time and give myself advice for my future, these would be the main things that I would tell myself.

If I could go back to high school as a senior one thing I would do differently is taking school as well as college applications and choices a lot more seriously. I didn't take anything too seriously my senior year, I thought it would all come so easily. That was my worst mistake ever! Since I took nothing seriously, I made terrible choices one of them being I didn't choose a school that had a variety of majors, therefore since I had my heart set on one major when I decided to change, the school didn't off that major. Then, I made the same mistake agan. I didn't chose wisley, now that I am at a community college I am taking time out to think more before I take action and give more thought to a lot of different things in my life. I made a huge mistake educationally but I know now what I want and have to do. I am striving for success now, nothing will stop me from acheiving my dreams. I should have gronw up more during my senior year, happ I did now.

Senior-me was unsure of herself and especially unsure of what she wanted to do. If I could go back and talk some sense into myself, I would reassure the ability of pursuing a dream of being a fiction writer. When I entered into Georgia State, I was a declared psychology major. Because of my childhood experiences with a parent suffering from mental illness, I was excited to join a field in which I might be able to help others with similar issues. As this year has progressed I realized that a better outlet for me to reach people would be through my writing. Writing is my passion and has been for years-- I love the ability to sculpt an image with my words. Senior-Lindsey knew of her love for writing, but was hesitant about pursuing it. Now I know that with Georgia State’s incredible English program, I can go confidently in the direction of my dreams believing that I will only fail if I don’t try hard enough. I would tell myself to be brave and true to myself, to keep fighting towards my dreams, and to always keep on writing.

Dear Me (365 days ago), Stop what you're doing. Read this carefully: No one is staring at your wide hips or that zit on your lip. When you're walking through the cafeteria, no one is laughing at you. (Honestly, that mustard stain isn't even remotely comical.) So: Take a deep breath and figure out what you love, who you are, and what you want to become. Forget everything and care (for this brief moment) only about yourself. Explore your passions because this is the time to screw up/learn/screw up/learn. Admit that you're good at some things and then try to get even better. Thank your mom for making you dinner and fixing you hot compresses when you get pneumonia in the spring. (Because soon you become your own keeper.) Be thankful for what you have now. (It won't be there in a year.) And try studying for once. What I'm trying to say is this: Nothing will be the same 365 days from now, and you're going to love it. Love, You. P.S. Everything will be okay... P. P. S. ....if you invest in a mini-refrigerator now.