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If I could redo senior year again, I would take more time to stop and enjoy it, instead of trying to rush forward to graduation. I wouldn't have spent so much time worrying about the future and starting college. There was no need to fear moving in, or starting classes. However, I would've spent more time with my family. You don't appreciate them while you still in the same household, but after you move out and can only come home every several weekends, you start to realize how important they are in your life. I would've told myself to attend any on-campus event for incoming freshman before the year started. Not only is it a great way to get to know the campus, it also would've helped to have a few friends before the semester started. It would've helped make the transition into college much easier, since not knowing anyone can make your first few weeks away from your hometown lonely.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself that everything would turn out okay. At the time of my senior year I had been severly depressed for 9 years. I had survived 4 overdoses and felt that life could not go on. I would tell myself to not give up and to keep my head up becasue my life would get better. I would tell myself that I will be happy and that it just takes time. I would also advise myself not to push my friends away and to use them as support. College life is great becasue of the freedom and I love most of the classes I take.

Have more fun your first semester. Don't spend so much time in your room.

HI JAMYE,

If I could go back in time and talk to myself while I was in high school there are just a couple suggestions I would give myself. To start off with I would tell myself that I need to work harder while I'm in high school so that I will have good grades going into college. Second, I would tell myself that I need to learn better study habits because if I didn't, college would be very difficult. The last thing I would tell myself is that I need to become more outgoing during high school. Being more outgoing during high school will definitely help in the college experience.

You can never be too prepared for anything. The thing that college students need to know is that they should go in with an open mind and ready to hit the books. In college the all work and no play saying definitely comes to mind because if you want to move forward as astudent you have to work. Devote yourself to group on campus and join a group. If you don't have enough time to work employers would like ti know that you can complete a task and being an active member of an organization is a start. Take pride in all that you do; you are a representation of your family and it's your education. Have fun, it's not the end of the world I promise.

I would say that high school students should prepare to spend a lot less time in class, and a lot more time doing homework outside of class time. Students should know how to manage your time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college there is some advice that I would give myself. One thing that I would tell myself is to not sweat the little things. If someone or something is giving you a hard time, just let it go and try and go a different way. Another piece of advice that I would give myself is that college is not like high school. You will have to work hard to get the grades that you want, and with some classes you might even have to teach the material to yourself because some of the teachers will not go through the book. They expect you to do it one your own time. Other than that I feel that I was prepared for college.

Dear Bethany, It's okay. Breathe. I know that senior year is a stressful time with a lot of tough decisions to make. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are going to make the right decisions. Just relax. Don't panic. Breathe. I know you are busy and all. That hard work will pay off soon enough. Those nine Advanced Placement classes are and have been a pain in the butt, but guess what? This time next year, you will already be a sophomore. All those extra curriculars, sports, and leadership positions are going to get you exactly where you need to be. Don't worry, you are just fine. Breathe. Take a day off, just one. For one day, enjoy today and don't be so concerned about the future. Go hang out with your friends. You are going to miss them like crazy next year. Breathe. Breathe.

The advice I would give myself if as a high school senior back in 2009, that college is about being focus on your goals and staying committed to the work and time you have to put into school. It does get challenging juggling your social life and school. But you can do it; you just have to stay focus to reach your dreams, for yourself, family and the most important thing your future. Also to prove all those who thought that you would never make it to college let alone Finish College and accomplish your dreams. Keep seeking out your dreams and do the best you can juggling social life and school life. Don’t give up it because you can accomplish your goals.

My advice to high school seniors, is to learn how to study. In high school, I, personally, did not know how to study because I really did not need to. However when I got to college I had to learn. Also, fill out as many scholarship opportunities that are availible because you never know what could happen while it college.

If I could go back in time and tell myself anything, I would tell myself to think really hard about what i want my major to be. I would tell myself that college is a great challenge and to stay as focused as possible. Also that if i work really hard I can go to the college of my choice.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have much to discuss with my former self. The experience I have gained from college life, and making the transition from high school to college, has had numerous effects on the way I choose to live my life. To my former self, there is one piece of advice that I would give, and that would be to be open minded. My Freshman year at Indiana State University was an extreme culture shock for me; moroever, it was through the interactions with a diversity of people that helped me grow as an individual. These interactions have taught me the importance of differences and change. The reason why our society is so strong is because of the diversity that makes up our country. Every person comes to the table with different experiences and backgrounds, and in turn, this helps us to continually grow and advance towards new and higher things. In essence, to my former self I will say, be open minded and see the beauty in the differences of each and every individual.

If I could go back and find myself as a high school senior and tell myself anything that would help me with the transition to college, I would say, "Don't give up ad work hard everyday." Over the course of my two years in college, I have not worked the hardest that I could. I thought that since I am in college I could just coast. Obviously I was wrong. I have dug myself into holes that I have barely gotten out of, but it will never happen again. I wish it could have been that way from the beginning, but I learned from my mistakes and am moving on towards my goals.

I spent most of my time in my senior year in high school coasting. Now that I am over half way through my first semester in college, I wish I had made better choices. I should have taught myself to be more studious. I needed to learn how to spend a maximum amount of time reading through the textbook and notes. My biggest issue here at school is not allowing myself to procrastinate, and applying my time to books.

You can do it! Don't worry about how much it costs, you can get financial aid and scholarships. But definitely go to college! If you don't do well in college, you'll regret it the rest of you life. In high school, I thought having a job and making money was more important. Fifteen years later I hated my life and was not happy, that's why I'm back in college, and wish I would have just done it right the first time. I'm getting a Masters degree in the medical field and couldn't be happier. College is the best years of your life.

Boy, I know it will be hard to start college and be on my own. The teachers in college are not like high school teachers where they remind you of work that is due and check up on your progress. I know I will have to be self-motivated and a self-starter. As soon as school begins I need to spend my free time reading assignments, doing homework and start research for papers. There won't be any procrastinating and waiting for someone to ask me if I an working on my school work. Remember self, you must be mature and resposible while attending college. Focus and don't tell myself that I can begin tomorrow, because tomorrow never comes when you put things off. Work hard, have fun and learn alot.

If i had to opportunity to travel back in the and advice myself, i would have taken advanced placement classes to boost up my gpa, as well as joined a few more clubs so that my eyes could be opened up to a variety of new and interesting things that life has to offer. I would have stuck my head more in my books rather than hanging out with friends. I would have applied for a lot of scholarships within my junior year so that when the senior year drags along i would be set for college. Internships would have given me the extra boost i would need to get my mind familairized with my desired major which is accounting. I would be purse furthering my education, not limiting my capabiltiy or the opportunity to excel rather than counting the days until i was out of high school and into the "real world." Ive realized that eventhough i have gotten into the real world, there is nothing much that can be done without an education. The means of furthering my knowledge is just a click away, so why not grab hold of the opportunities while i still can?

If I could go back to being a high school senior, I would tell myself to worry less and live more. Don't worry about finding the right group of friends, making the perfect 4.0 gpa, or whether you will excel in your chosen career. These things will fall into place on their own without you fretting over them constantly. Have faith, let go, and see where life takes you.

I would say to myself, that things are going to change. School is much harder, you will make all new friends, and you will be doing things for yourself, and all of those silly things that you dreaded in high school will disappear. the transition to college is hard in the beginning because you have to find your way, but give it time and you will adjust just fine. break out of your shell and you will learn more about yourself in the next four years than you thought you knew about yourself. Have fun, be socialable, make new friends, and most importantly, school work must come first. This is the time to work hard, but also have fun as well. Just remember that college is helping you to become who you want to be in your future. Your career is waiting for you, you just have to find it.