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start off at a community college to save money then transfer after you get the basic credits.

The advice I would give myself would be to not to worry about college. Of course it is different than high school, but thats expected. Your away from your parents, living on your own and going to school in a new city all at the same time. However, its nothing you can't handle. Classes will not be as hard as you expect them to be, even though they will operate a little differently you will be able to adapt and excell. Living on your own isn't that bad either, its actually a lot of fun. You can do whatever you whenever you want. Do you want ice cream for dinner? You can have ice cream for dinner its awesome! Also, don't worry about making friends, it's so easy. You are going to find friends and become so close with them in such short of time, you won't be able to believe what happened. In all, you are going to love college and try to visit home a least a few times each semester to keep your parents happy.

Adult freedom comes at a price: choices and responisbilities. The decisions you make affect you more deeply than you can imagine: choosing to attend class and studying instead of putting in more hours at your job or going out with friends is one that will benefit you the most in the long run. Do not shurk your responsibilities which now include getting yourself to school, working a part-time job so you can pay for everything yourself, seeking help when you need it, informing yourself about the things around you and mapping out your future. You must remain strong and vigilant because a college education is worth it. You will learn more about yourself than you'd care to know but it is worth knowing who you are. The worth of your work is the amount of time and effort you put into it; do not squander your time and remember to hang in there at the worst of times. It will get better and you will be all the more grateful when the hard times pass and you know you did everything you possibly could. You can do it; it is possible and you are worth it.

Save every penny you can. College is a good time and the best days of your life but it is not cheap at all. Enjoy living with you rparents and don't ever take them for granted. I know you would like to grow up, be independent and do your own thing but one day you will realize your childhood is over and will never be back. Apply for every scholarship you can. There is so much available money you just have to go and find it. Don't ever hesitate to find help. There are school counselors, advisors, online aid and so much more to educate you about college. Prepare yourself for change and embrace it as gracefully as possible. Open your eyes and open your mind because college will bring to you a lot of new friends and new ideas!

The advice that I would give to myself is to try to have fun at college, but to focus in school as well. However, there always has to be time for everything but when it comes to school, everything must be limited in order to have a good college experience. Try to join clubs, activities, sports and always focus on school, ask as many questions as you have, there's never a dumb question. It feel much better leaving the classroom with all questions answered, than to stay with a question that could make a letter grade difference.

I would tell myself get up in get a job stop taking opportunitys for granted, why are you still worried about sports because you will not be playing them in college, nothing is easy college is expensive so keep applying for scholarships and grants instead of stressing over the ones you did not get, be more responsible, leave that crowd of friends, stop believeing and depending on what everybody is telling you because they are not going to be helping you pay for your tuition like they promised you, and dont fall for the peer pressure in college because trust me people are going to try in encourage you to do things that you know is not something you would do normally so just be aware. The transition is going to be difficult especially money wise but just keep your head on straight because you will get through everything eventually just stay on your studies, volunteer , apply for interships, make friends who could also be your support group, and attend church because god is always there for you so why not show your appreciation. Have fun, manage your time also your money because the books are not cheap. Be Prepared!!

If I had the opportunity to teach my old self two primary things would be: 1.) Apply for scholarships & 2.) Follow Your Dreams. Scholarship make school and the education experience easier. During my undergraduage experience I was forced to work three jobs to make certain fee and charges were paid. However, it was difficult balances, work, school and personal time to relax and focus on the upcoming weeks. Scholarships would have allowed me more time to focus on books and less time working for another. Following your dreams will keep you dedicated to the work and studying going on not just inside but outside of the classroom. Understanding this will help you achieve your goals faster not to mention, when you do something you love it isn't call work. It's a hobby.

If I could go back in time I would tell my senior self to stay focused. College is a big transition because you are basically on your own. No one is calling your parents or giving you extra days to get assignments done, you have to keep yourself motivated. I would also tell myself to stay involved. It is important to focus on school work but a balance also has to be met. If you just stay in your room and study all the time, you will drive yourself crazy. I would also tell myself do not be afraid to speak up. I was very shy as a senior but I learned from college engaging gets you farther. My main message to my old self would be to keep positive people around you. The more positive energy you have around you in a hard time the easier it will be to cope.

Make sure you stay ahead of class work and homework. Be prepared to study hard.

I could tell myself many different things that could possibly make my transition from high school to college run much more smoothely. First, I would start by giving the advice of applying for many scholarships at the beginning of my senior year. As a senior, I wasn't aware of the tuition fees and the importance of applying for scholarships because financial instability can cause you to fail in your college career. I would also advise myself to study very hard for the SATs throughout highschool and to never procrastinate. The act of procrastination in high school can result of failing grades for an individual. It is very crucial that you work exceptionally hard because your GPA will determine if you can get into the college you deserve. I say that to say this, never settle when it comes to your education. Finally, I would say to work on every assignment whole-heartedly and full of knowledge.