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If i could go back in time and talk to myself knowing what college life is all about I would advise myself to use my time wisely. At college there is always somthing to do. Wether its going out to a party or going to support your college football team. There is always somthing to do and its best to know how to manage your time so that you can do as best as you possibly can your first year in College. Its important to keep a hold on all your class assignment , test, and projects so they are tackled in a orderly fashion. Its essential to be very picky when choosing friends to be around. Very often people get in a lot of trouble being with the wrong crowd at the wrong time.

I would say to myself first and foremost Do Not Panic. Howard seems like a big place, but it is easy to find your way around. There's usually more than one way to find the answer to your question. Don't be shy. You have to let people know who are. No one is going to hate you for putting yourself out there. In fact, there are students and professors waiting to here what others to say. You're not the only person on campus with your same interests. If you look around you'll find tons of people like you. You're never going to get anywhere by keeping to yourself. Don't worry if you're not getting all A's. Its not the end of the world. Just try your hardest and if you think you deserve better then talk to your professor. They might see potential in you that even you don't. Last but not least, stop procrasting. You cannot do your best when you wait until the last minute to do your work.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would got back in time and tell myself, " College is all about self discovery." College is a journey into and for ones self and giving your self permission to take advantage of oportunites to better your life by making responcible choices. Often times we belive that the harder choices in life are between what is bad for yourself and what is good for yourself. In my exspericence the harder choices are between what's good and what's better. A fight between two virtues. I would let myself know that often times the road planned is not the road traveled, but the plans perpare you anyway so make them and change them if you see things just arn't working. After all it is your life, you have the power to choose what routes to take to the desired destination. Lastly, I tell myself to be confidently relaxed. It is easier to make a decision when you realize death is unavoidable so you minus well jump when ever you need to, especillay when its to higher ground.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to have a layed out written plan of what schools I am interested in and start to gradually check them off one by one until I have found the right one for me. Plan to visit as many as possible, talk to counselors as much as you need and don't be afraid to ask for help or questions that may feel like they are pointless. Take the SAT test or ACT as many times as you feel you need to because once you stop and get deep into the process of choosing a college it will very difficult to go back and take them again and get your results, in case you're trying to get a specific scholarship you want. One of the most important things is to not procrastinate because it will catch up to you a lot quicker than you think and all you are going to do is regret the time that you have wasted. If you stay focused and follow my advice you will most likely find a great college and be on the right track to success.

I would tell myself, Shanead, you need to try harder. The things you have been through in high school are similar to what you will experice during your freshman year. Go out and seek help and stop trying to be self sufficent. It is okay to look to others for guidance. I know you are used to being the tutuor and not the tutoree, but sometimes you have to take a step back and swallow your pride for a moment. That moment of vulnerablilty can save you , it can.

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I would tell myself to stay focused and to only take on a work load that you can handle. Don't take too many classes in a semester because it may be too much for you to handle all at one time. Try to relax and have fun and just enjoy campus life. Get more involved in various campus activities. Try not to get so caught up in relationships and guys. Work hard, study more, and go to class on time. Make sure you keep your grades up, but try not to over work yourself. Be proactive and don't procrastinate. Be diligent about finding scholarships, grants, and/or loans for school. Don't wait until the last minute to file for your FASFA, fill it out as soon as posible. Lastly, keep a positive atitude and you will succeed.

I've mused over what i would do in this situation often over the years. It was only recently that i came to the conclusion that i wouldn't tell myself much of anything. There are so many things i learned simply by making mistakes because i didn't know any better. I'm greatful that i had the ability to learn about relationships and working in groups and to work on my time management and organizational skills. I feel i learned the best from all the mistakes that i made along the way. If anything i would tell myself to do whatever makes you (me) happy, because that's the best way to guarantee long term success. Most importantly to try EVERYTHING and not be afraid to succeed or fail, because as long as you give your all you'll never be disappointed or have regrets.

Knowing what I know now about college life I would definitely tell myself to spend money wisely and save as much as I can. If I did that inhigh school I believe I would be better off in college. I am now applying that to my life now in order to make the rest of my years in college easier. The money I earned working in high school wouldn't be a lot be any amount would've been helpful. I would've also told myself to try to find more scholarships in order to help cut down on applying for loans. As for making the transition into the college life I felt like I prepared myself well to live on my own and care for myself. Last but not least, I would've told myself to choose my college more wisely and base it more on what my family can afford.

Should I be able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to finish strong. As many students with numerous credits do, I went to school for half of a day. Should I have taken more Advance Placement courses and taken more college classes through the jumpstart program instead of getting a part time job, I would have saved much more money than I made by not having to take classes I could have taken in high school.