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Make sure to do research on possible majors and what classes are offered under that major at schools you're looking at. Be fexible, yet decisive. It is okay to change your mind and major, but when it's time to be serious, do just that. Focus on schoolwork at least half as much as social life. They say that for every hour spent in class, two hours should be spent studying, BUT it'sokay to spend less time as long as you allow more time when needed. Figure out your study habits early! You write best under pressure, but be sure to get all other schoolwork done before the paper has to be written. Lastly, this isn't high school. It's okay to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} yourself. People will like you for who you are. Stand up for what you believe in or you'll fall for anything.

Hey, Darren, I want to congratulate you on taking advantage of so much that your high school has to offer you: - Taking all of the honors/advanced classes that were offered; - Playing competitively in three different varsity sports; - Making wise choices in your electives; - Volunteering in causes that you believe in; - Establishing great friendships. Now, I'd like for you to stretch just a little more and consider taking on leadership roles like Student Government, a class office, or president of one of your many organizations or clubs. Leadership roles in high school will improve your communication skills (oral and written) and develop listening, delegation, time-management, organizational, and human relations skills. I've been reading several professional publications recently and a common thread is regret at not having taken advantage of the opportunity to develop leadership skills initially in high school and then further refining them in college. Professionals feel that a lack of skills in these areas have negatively impacted both their job satisfaction and success. Keep up the great work, Darren! You are going to be very proud of your efforts in high school! And, please consider taking charge in an organization that you feel strongly about.

I would tell myself that I need to work on organizing my area and time a lot more. Juggling sports and school and a social life is tuff. Knowing when things are do and when I have an event is very important for myself, to maintain all three things in my life.

Don't get discourage about what other poeple say about you. Listen to what people say when they say that it gets better. you'll make new friends and enjoy school even more than you already do. Just bare with the rest of high school life.

I would tell myself not to worry so much about the little things. College is tough but it makes you stronger and smarter in the end. Take the little chances to have fun in high school because once you get to college there's not much time for fun between studying and classes and work. When packing for dorm life, pack your bags and take only half of the things you think you will need. Dorms are much smaller than you would think. Move in day will be crazy and you will see many unfamiliar faces and a few familiar ones, just know that everyone is in the same boat with moving in and attempting to fit their whole life in a small shared room. When meeting your roommate say hello with a smile and treat her the way you would like to be treated. Last of all, have fun in your last year of high school, you'll never get the chance to go back, and during your first year of college, work hard, have fun, and stay out of trouble. Make the next four years count and have the time of your life.

I would tell myself that there is a lot more freedom going to be coming your way, so make sure that you use your time wisely and get involved in things right away! Academics are most definately your number one focus but you do need to have a social life as well, so have some fun every once in a while. No matter how difficult classes or how homesick you may get... never, never give up! You can do anything you really want to do!

When I was a high school senior, I really didn't know what I wanted to do, but I was sure I was going to go to college. I would tell myself to explore more career choices and figure out what I would do. I did not prepare as I should have for my college studies. In addition, I would also tell myself to be more independent my first year of college. Even though I lived 4 hours away, I went home a lot, when I should have spent more time with my new friends and doing homework on campus. I missed out on a lot of important social life on the weekends. I would have also told myself to befriend more of the international students, as they have much more interesting lives than some other students at school! I'm now a senior, and I wish I had more time with my friends and more time to figure out my future! I could have started my search much earlier.

Being in high school again; what a rush that would be. First of all I would suggest to myself that I should enjoy it ten times more because it goes by so quickly and is way easier than what I'm about to get myself into. On a more serious note I would definitely make sure I stuck to my gut feelings. So many things can be compromised when you're placed in a new and less comfortable environment. From learning and opening your mind it is sometimes more likely to question everything you were once so sure of. After being a senior in high school you think you are big stuff and unbreakable. But its not reality! Stay level headed and not unruley; it will definitely be worth it in the long run because it will cause a lot less suffering once you finally realize you can be brought down to the ground. Hard. Keep your head up because you never know where these things will lead you. Trust me, you won't even imagine how much you will grow up and how much you will learn about your self and the rest of the world.

I would tell myself to save up as much money as I could because college is far from being cheap. Getting a part time job will help some but it still makes it difficult to scrap and claw to find enough money just to pay next semester's bill. Aside from the difficult financial situation, college does have it's upsides. The professors are mostly friendly and willing to help; just take the time to ask them. The students are mostly open-minded and try for the most part to respect each other's views. Don't be affraid to dig right in and get involved because sometimes you'll learn things about yourself and other people that you wouldn't know otherwise. College is sometimes a difficult situation, but no matter what, don't give up. There's always a way to work around a problem; you just have to be willing to put in the time and effort in order to find it.

Be open to trying new things. College is te time when you truly find yourself