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I would tell myself to learn how to study and not slack off and expect to "just get by" Study skills in college are very important and it would make the first semester of the first year a lot easier to deal with. College is a lot of fun but school is more important. The knowledge of knowing how to study and not be a procrastinator are the key to a productive college life.

I would definitely make sure that I savored the free time I had as a senior. Once college begins EVERYTHING is about time management. Some weeks you'll have no social life, but you finish all your work and get enough sleep; Other weeks you'll have a social life, finish all your work, but didn't get enough sleep; Then there's the bitter/sweet week where you have a social life, get enough sleep, but don't finish all your work. It's all about balancing and making priorities so you can have enough time to do well in school and still have time to enjoy your college years.

i would tell myself you better go its a must its life changing and you will benifit alot when your done. You will be making money doing what your comfortable doing. Dont give up you wont miss out alot on your son youl be back for him...

I would tell myself to study more. I made all A's my senior year, but when I got to college I realized that I didn't really know how to study.

I would pay attention during my senior high school of what I want to be one day and focus on doing what I need to do when I graduate. Searching a good universities who offer and also specialist on my major. However, I am a non-traditional student and completely want to change my better future in this country. I still made a good decision after changed my major twice and I love on focusing on Spanish Literature major.

Now that I'm 27-years-old and still working on my undergraduate degree, if I had the opportunity to go back in time and give myself some friendly, practical advice, it would be to, "Go with your gut." I've always excelled in writing, English Literature and Journalism and I knew, ultimately, that I would make writing my professional career. But when I first went to college in 2002, I chose to study Photography, even though I knew I should have chosen to pursue studies in literature or communications. I became extremely involved in, and passionate about, photography late in my high school career, and on a whim, I chose to go to an expensive school to study it. I see now that was perhaps not the smartest decision. It's not that I regret it, it's just that it would have been much easier to study English and Journalism at the school where I am now, while pursuing photography as a hobby. Heck! I could have studied it here at Georgia State University. Not to mention, transferring is a pain in the neck.

I would definitely have decided to visit more colleges than the one that I am currently attending. I also would have taken more advantage in searching for more scholarships because my instituion is very expensive. Also, I would have liked to have been more involved in high school so that it would be easier for me to get involved in college. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Georgia State, and the opportunities post graduation are incredible.

I would tell myself to slow down and ease into college and really think about what you want your career to be. I would have thought more about all of my likes and dislikes instead of what are the most popular career choices. My dad a;ways says "Do what you love, or love what you do". Also I would have financially done things a lot differently knowing what I know now.

If I was back in high school I would make sure I drill it into my head that time management is everything. In college there is a large amount of temptations, distractions, and other unnecessary things, and the key to being successful in college is to be able to enjoy these extra things in a smart way. For example I know that if I have a test on Friday, I am not going out with friends or playing games after Monday. You have to dedicate many hours of study time to have a successful time in college, but also you do not want to end up studying too much and not have any social life. After that Friday test, I will make sure that I dedicate some time for friends and fun because college can be stressful and everyone needs time just to sit down and relax. The key to college is to basically be able to have fun, but have the maturity to be able to pass up on some of the fun times to get serious about your work.

What I always tell the people who are getting ready for college is that you need to make sure your grades are the best possible for you to get, because the further you go, the less weight your coming classes will have and the harder to make a difference in the grade. For example, if you get all A's in the first 4 courses in your freshman year, you will get a 4.0 GPA. A B in the next course you take will be worth about 0.2 of your GPA. So you need to try to get the best grades possible in your freshman and sophomore years. In junior year, a B will only be worth about 0.01 of your GPA (because right now you will be dividing your total GPA score by a bigger number of hours you have). Plus, the classes are getting harder too so it is not as easy to get an A in the senior classes than one core class. This, of course, may be a little different for the kids who want to combine one hard class with the other easy classes in your freshman year. This is an option that will help ease out the future senior year of yours; you will have less hard classes to take; in return, you will not be as prepared to do well in them (being a freshman) and you are risking getting a low grade, which will make a huge difference in your GPA. If you take all the core/easy classes now (freshman), you will have all the hard classes for later but your GPA is not at such big risk later (all the weight is pretty lenient later). So a bad grade in these hard classes will not damage your GPA that badly. However, it will be relatively hard to do well in all these classes later, given you only have classes to take. Hope this helps! let me know if you have any more question (about this kind of stuff).

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would make sure to tell myself not to worry about the small stuff, to focus on my studies and read as much as possible. My grandma always told me that the only thing that people cannot take away from you is your knowledge so learn as much as you can. And I think I would remind myself of that and that knowledge is the most important thing in the world and that I should take advantage of the opportunities that I have in my life while I can.

To my high school senior self I would say that I have nothing to worry about when going off to Georgia State. When I was a senior I was very torn when it came to what school I was going to attend, and in the end Georgia State was my final decision. I was so worried that I was going to regret this decision that I dreaded leaving my hometown and it really made the last semester of my senior year tough. All I could think about was whether or not I had made the right decision. After completing my first semester at GSU, I know now that this is the right school for me because I can be comfortable here and all of my needs are met. If I had known what I know now, that it is not necessarily the school you attend but what you accomplish while there that matters, I would have been much less stressed about leaving high school. I now feel that I could attend any school and feel comfortable there as long as I was focusing on my studies.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself two years ago, I would start by telling myself that dad was right. That life is going to change drastically and I need to prepare for the big world ahead. Start everything as soon as possible, for opportunities are going to come quickly, and you need to be ready. I would tell myself that I'm proud that I did as well as I did throughout high school, for my extensive high school study habits are extremely helpful in college! Most of all, I'd look directly into my face and tell myself that I can do this; I can finish college and be successful. My very first semester of college was horrible, and many hardships plagued me, but I pulled through when I thought I would give up, because I had always feared of letting everyone and myself down if I couldn't complete my degree. If I knew then how strong I would become in just a few years, I'm positive I would have been more confident in making decisions in my college career.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college life, I would tell myself to do more than what is just required of me, and to push myself to achieve success. Over the years I have learned that not only college but life itself requires the ability to do more than what is expected of you inorder to effectively learn and achieve success. Truly succeeding in college requires you to go beyond what is being taught to you in order to find answers. If you make a mistake you need to push yourself to understand why you made the mistake and figure out the solution. Whether it means going to you're professor's office hours or doing a little extra research. However, like many high school students I just was just looking for the answer of the problem instead of the solution. I would continue telling myself that I should quickly learn these keys to success before it becomes to late, and that your margin for success becomes smaller and smaller the longer you wait.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably tell myself to not let myself stress about the little things. Georgia State University has an office for virtually anything a student could ever need, from disability services to Japanese tutoring. It is very easy to find someone for help, and most of the students are extremely nice and are always willing to help younger or transfer students who aren't familiar with the puzzle-like downtown Georgia State campus. I would tell myself to ask more questions and to not be afraid of anything, such as fitting in. Any kind of person will be socially accepted at Georgia State University and the diversity is exceptional. Do not worry!

Stop sweating the small stuff and enjoy life as a senior! Popularity ends at graduation Sarah, so remember to loosen up and be nice to everybody. You'll regret it if you don't. Things that seem like a big deal now, won't be in about a year. So don't get caught up in drama. SMILE! Your high school counselors are nice, but if you want correct information on colleges, go meet with college counselors and get some real information. They know exactly what that college wants to see on your transcripts. Think good grades were all you needed for scholarships? Think again. Get involved in some clubs, or do more service for others. Not only will it improve you as a person, colleges like to see that too. Your family is so important to you! You might not understand that yet, but start creating good relationships with them now so you won't be dissapointed later on. Don't fret if you haven't decided what you want to be yet. You will change your mind 50 times before it's all over. And Sarah, college isn't as scary as it seems, you'll be okay.

On your senior yr. of high school, be sure you go your hardest in everything you do. Never let anyone tell you ; "You can not do it!" Because you most certainly can. You be sure you complete all homework assignments, take home projects, tests, etc... Be polite to all your teachers and staff, get involved. More so be a helping hand. Be involved in different clubs/organizations. Put all efford possible in scoring your highest, and passing the grad exams and ACT. You can do this by applying early, and studying the essentials. Keep your GPA & GA up high as possible, strive for nothing but the best. If you kno a test is coming on a set date, be sure you study materails days in advance. Motivate others to do better, and last but not least; Things are going to happen, nothing in life is set and stoned, the journey gets bumpy along the way, but you pick it back up & go harder! Education is the key to success. Choose wisely and make it a great year or not. Remember the choice is yours!!

Knowing what I know now about college, I would tell my senior self to not procrastinate when it comes to getting everything you need for college. I wanted to go to college immediately after high school, but I just didn't have the right kind of motivation to get everything I needed to do finished with in order to get into college. I thought the process was going to be a lot easier than it turned out to be and there would not be any issue. I got accepted with no problem because of my grades in high school, but having to take a placement test, trying to figure out how I was going to pay for college, and even worrying about getting into the classes that I wanted to get into was extremely stressful. I held off for a while before I attempted to get into college again. Now, I am more aware of everything that is required of me and I am a bit more prepared. So, if I was to go back in time I would have paid a little bit more attention to the college representatives that came to the school.

Stay focused and be responsible at all time. College is a new experience, you are now an adult in the real world with real problems and responsibilities. You have to deal with these responsibilities in a mature manner. There are also a ton of distractions from the people to the parties and extracurricular activities. So stay focused on your school work because this is nothing like high school. You don't have time to mess up and play around. This is your life.

I would tell my former self to first find all the available clubs on campus to see what suits you. Even if you don't, the most important thing while on campus is to find your niche, anything that fits into your interests and your style and that can beon or off campus. Just in case, check out this website called MeetUp.com. Another important thing I should tell her is to commit to computer science as your major instead of putting down undecided on your application. Trust me, that graphic design career is going to dimmer out. With that note, take Math 0099 during my first semester at college. You will have to take this course and by taking it in the fall, you will avoid a grand mess that will happen towards the end of spring semster. Math is suppose to be a HUGE emphasis in compoter science, or so I'm told, but to be safe, polish up on your math skills. And you will take calculus, so BE PREPARED!