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I would give myself the advice to take harder classes as a senior. The reason why I say that is because I struggled to deal with the adjustment when I went off to college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself in order to achieve your goal to be an engineer work hard and study. I would also tell myself that you would have a lot of time in the future to chase girls but right now focus your time in the books. In addition, to my conversation with myself I would say, save all the money you make as well as apply to many different scholarships as you can because you are going to need the money. The books in college are expensive.

As I near age 40, I would have to first explain how quickly time passes. My mind still believes I am 18. It is amazing to me that I could be SO old, SO soon. As a high school senior it is very important to skip the procrastination. The thought that you will take a year or so out of school, is a complete loss. You need to stay in the game. Get a degree now. College is nothing like high school, the freedom you have wished for is there. You are an adult and you will be making adult decisions during your college experience. There are still weekends for extracurricular activities, going to college does not mean that your time for fun ends. It is a new beginning, a new chapter in your life. You have an oppurtunity to succeed in life and you must appreciate it. Don't wait until you're OLD like me. Trust me and believe me, someday you will be old too. Start your journey to college now and enjoy your young life while you can. Follow this advise and I promise, someday, you'll thank me.

If I could go back in time to give myself advice, the first thing I would tell myself is to start working on large projects early. At the beginning of the semester, there is not much day-to-day homework, so there is plenty of time to get ahead. It's best to start as soon as you can, because if you start even a month ahead, you could still not have enough time. As with any large project or assignment, you will run into problems, especially with technology, so be prepared. Even if you don't have any large projects, you can still start on small ones, or read textbooks. Getting started early will really help balance out the load over the semester and reduce the stress of having multiple projects or essays due the same week. I would also say to get involved with a variety of clubs and organizations. They will give you something to do in your free time, which is still productive, and fun, at the same time. College isn't all about reading textbooks; you have to have time for just hanging out with your friends.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stop being so nervous about going away to college. I would tell myself to step out of my comfort zone more and that I do not need to be afraid of it. I feel like I made some pretty good decisions and a pretty good transition from high school to college life, so those are probably the two main things that I would tell myself. I would tell myself to just lighten up and enjoy the experience, because college is the best part of my life so far.

As a high school senior, I would have told my self to study more and prepare myself for college more so than I actually did. Also I would have re took the SAT a few times to have achieved a better score. As far as scholarships, I would have told myself to look for more of them and particapate in the essays even though I was afraid to do so. I would have told my self to ask for more help when needed and focused more on the aspect of actually learning the needed information.

I would tell myself that no matter how hard life gets, don't give up! When you think that life has just put too much on your shoulders know that you will make it through it eventually and it is the people that can tough it out that can truely go far in life. Give it all you've got because you only have one life to live. Have faith and never give up because no matter how long the tunnel, there will always be light at the other end!

Knowing what I know now as a college student, I would definitely change a few things i did in high school. First off, I would have joined a lot more clubs to get the experience of being socially active. In college there is so much to do but I am so shy and nervous to meet people, so that is one thing I would do. Another thing I would do is manage my time well. In high school I used to procrastinate a lot and now it has become a habit for me. In college it is not a joke to wait the night before to turn in a term paper. I have learned my lesson there. The last thing I would recommend to myself is to be more positive and look at the good side of situations. In high school I used to almost always have a negative attitude about things going on in my school because I did not like my high school. That affected the way people looked at me and I really am not a negative person. Therefore, being more positive helps the way people see you and you can actually get more opportunities in life!

I would have told myself to find more scholarships and grants, because now that I am a freshman in college, I see how much money goes into being a college student. I also would have reminded myself to work more on my studying skills, because I have had to teach myself the right way to study without any guidance.

I would of told myself to work harder. It is so different in highschool because you think that the world is over when one little thing happens. College is so different and it is actually "Cool" to be smart!! It is looked down uppon when you dont do good in classes and you dont try your hardest! I think every highschool student should know that every teacher especially their senior year teachers are trying to prepapre you for college, and so many kids are wasting thousands of dollars because they didnt listen to those teachers during their senior year and now they are failing out and missing out on the best years of their life!!

The most important piece of advice that I would give myself is to network and get to know as many people as I possibly could do. After searching the country for internships and post-graduate jobs, I have come to realize that knowing the right people can have a huge effect on whether you get a job or not. Unfortunately for me, I was not able to realize this fast enough as i did not really start networking until the start of my junior year in college. There is no doubt in my mind that knowing the right people can be one of the most valuable tools a person can have. One of my communication professors said it best, "It is not what you know that employers are looking for. It's who you know." That is why if I had the chance, I would go back and tell myself to go out and meet and introduce myself to as many people as I possibly could.

The first and foremost advice to give, always keep oneself on a schedule. Losing track of time and not getting the task you need to complete finished in the time that it should be can always make things stressful and get you further behind. When a test or quiz is assigned start studying the day that you are informed, never wait last minute or you are only failing yourself. It is also important to make friends in your classes; that way you can make little study groups to help you prepare. Another thing to consider would be giving oneself a break, just a little relaxing time so you are not feeling so overwhelmed. This could be done by giving yourself five minute breaks between homework for different classes. Also, never rush to get the homework done, even when you know your teacher is not collecting the work. In the end you?re going to wish you understood the material. With that said be sure that you are getting all the information and instructions of what is needed to complete the class. One last little bit of information be sure to ask questions if you are not completely understanding something. I

If I could go back in time and rethink some of classes I had in high school. I would also talk more to my teachers about what I needed to do to improve my chances at scholarships. I should have talked to more people about the different of living at home and going away to school would be. I would have looked into how much it would cost my parents and realized that I should have been more thankful of what I had at home.

Don't let the freedom of being at college lower your GPA. Make sure you know when assignments are due and turn them in on time. Don't wait until the weekend before to write a paper that is due Monday. Enjoy the crazyness that comes with having a roommate. Let things go, rather than letting them eat at you. STUDY LIKE CRAZY.

I remember sitting in the center of my living room, surrounded by over ten piles of literature from schools which were sure that they were the right one for me. Each university promised great people, top-notch academics, small class sizes, and an invaluable college experience that they were certain no other college could give. The funny thing is, I ended up going to the university which, on paper, seems like I would like the least. But ironically, I love it! If I had narrowed my college search down to only schools that fit my stringent checklist of what I thought I needed, I probably would have missed out on somewhere that stretched me and exposed me to new people, ideas, and opportunities. My checklist worked on paper but didn?t take into account the people I would meet or the opportunities I would have. If I could only go back to tell myself that college is what you make it, I would. Every school promises these great things, and the thing is, they probably can all deliver, because if you make the most of the opportunities you get, it will be the best four years of your life.

If I could go back in time and speak with myself as a senior in high school, I would make sure I am more aware of the journey that lies ahead. I would direct my attention more towards being organized for important deadlines as well as for main events such as orientation and advisor meetings. After admission to the college of choice, do to carefull examination of what best fits my future goals, I would give myself a heads up on how and when to sign up for classes. Already knowing now that if not done as soon as possible, then the classes needed for a desired major may not be obtained when necessary. Ultimately I would make sure that I get ready to interact with many new proffessors' and students from all over the world with very colorful personalities. Then wish myself luck and hope for the best.

If I where to go back in time to when I was in high school and talk to myself, while knowing what I know now, I would tell myself that college is very different from high school, even more then I would have guessed. I would tell myself that things are going to get tough and but it's for the best and it will only make me a better person. I will tell myself probably the most important thing is to not get behind in the schoolwork. Once that happens things only get harder and it will take a lot of work and self discipline to get caught back up. I would tell myself that while schoolwork is very important, it is important to also have some fun and be able to relax. I would tell myself that if all I did was schoolwork and never relaxed and had some fun, college would be something that I would hate and that's not right at all. I would tell myself that first and foremost do the schoolwork and get it done, then relax and have some fun.

If I would have been lucky enough to know as a senior what I know now I would seriously reconsider what I have done with my college education so far. I realize that the dreams I thought I had as a senior will not always get you exactly where you want to be and as you grow up you change your mind. If I would have known I would change my mind I would not have waited until my fourth semester of school to change my major to something that I am better able to accomplish. I would also reconsider the ways I handled the stress of classes and would have been more prepared to balance. But I wouldn't trade my of my experiences at Indiana State for anything because I love the comfort of small classes and great professors.

At the end of high school, I was anxious to start college and petrified at the notion that I will be literally on my own with none of my family or friends that I became so close with. The final night before I made my journey from my comfortable cozy home life to the enigma of college living, I was not able to sleep due to the state of panic that overwhelmed me because I felt that I was about to take the biggest leap into life that I could imagine. Now that I have experienced college life first hand I would travel back to that sleepless night and reassure that timid girl that everything would be alright, that your family is still there to support you, and you will gain so many new friends through activities and student organizations that you will be apart of that you never knew existed. College offers a person so many perspectives that can lead you on the path that you desire most and teach subjects that you have never considered. College is not just another chapter of life, it is a journey through all the dimensions of one?s self.

Growing up in high school was very difficult. When it came time to need help, I was unable to depend on anyone other than myself. Knowing what I know now about the college experience, there is so much advise I would give myself if I had the chance to go back. I would keep myself focused more than I did when I was in high school. I would also take advantage of the activities such as, student council, class officers, and scholarships that would help fund college. I would also have played some kind of sport. I would love to go back and do things differently, but I can't. My advise to any high school senior is to think of your future plans, becasue it's difficult planning the future for college when high school is over.