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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to learn to be more organized. The main adjustment I have had to make is to have a set time to always double check homework assignments and e-mails. After that, I would tell myself to learn to study more. When high school is easy, you can get complacent in studying, but in college you must study well. It would be better to start the year overstudying and adjust down as opposed to understudying and having to adjust up. Next, I would tell myself to take advantage of free time and work ahead when you can, because It will seem sometimes that every assignment is due at once. Finally, I would tell myself to make sure you take time to make friends and get involved, it will help if you get homesick; and you will get homesick.

There are so many things i would tell myself, but a few that i would really drill into my head is learning how to study, and how to manage my time. In high school you have your parents constatly asking you about your homework and all that. But in college you dont have that. I really struggled with actually sitting down and studying because i didnt really know how to do. You have to learn how to study the right way and if you can force yourself to sit down and zone in on your work, then you will do just fine. Then in college you have more freedom, and you have countless options on things to do. But the important thing to do is make a schedule on what needs to be done. Homework first, and then free time after. Learning how to study and how to manage my time are huge things i would tell anyone, not just myself. College is so different from high school and it is a big adjustment, but if you fiugre out what it takes to do your best, then you will be just fine.

Don't rush through college. College is the last phase of being a dependant without having to join the workforce and being loaded down with responsibilites. While in college slow down and enjoy it. Join clubs and organizations to not only make new friends but also for the experience and good memories. Go for a degree that you know you will use for the rest of your life. Don't waste your time and money on a degree your heart is not set on. If you cannot decide what degree you want start the first two years in general education so you can get your core curriculums out of the way. When you do decide what degree you want you will only have to focus on the major courses. Start college right out of high school for there are more scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. Choose a college that best fits your goals. Don't just pick a college because it's close to home or the cheapest. Pick a college that has the degree you want and offers all your needs such as internship opportunities. The job you get with your degree will make up for the payments.

I will tell myself to start looking for scholarships, because going to college really is expensive. I will also advice myself to get more organize so that it will be easier to have time with friends and studies. It is fine to think about your freedom but also do not forget about your loved ones, there the ones making your dreams come to a reality.

If I were able to give myself advice I would encourage myself to take more advanced courses! College requires dedication and hard work. Even though I took several years of math, including Math IV, I would take the highest math course available. I would also take AP classes to help me increase my study skills. Studying can be a learned behavior. The more often you do it, the better you become at it. I was able to go through the basic courses in high school without very much effort. By challenging myself then, I would be in a better position to do college course work now. I would also not worry about how I would fit in at school, college is great - just hard work!

It's time to take off. You’ll make mistakes, but there’s always time to get it right. College is full of opportunities and getting involved is a great way to meet people and explore your own talents. Just remember, nobody can do everything, so do things that fit you well. In terms of making new friends, keep the door open: literally and figuratively. In dorms, people are always walking by and it’s easy to meet new people when you let them know you’re available. While there’s always time to make new friends, the first few weeks are important because everyone’s trying to make connections, so stick around on the weekends and put yourself out there. When you feel lonely, remember that nearly everyone around you has felt the same way in making their own transitions, so talk about it with some of them; most people will understand how you’re feeling. As far as majors go, don’t stress over it because there’s still plenty of time, but do make continuous efforts to learn about yourself and what will you were made to do. Everything will work out for good, so enjoy yourself!

I have gotten learning that extends outside of the classroom and into whole sections of my life. My current college experience has opened up a new world that I previously had never thought of before, causing me to re-evaluate my plans and goals beyond "just getting by" and thinking that I can make a difference in my small part of the world. I have used the disappointment of my previous experiences to research the best path for my future with a much higher expectation of what I can achieve and the expectancy of actually achieving the goals I have set.

The most valuable things I have gained from my college experience have been preparation for graduate school and for life through both academic and personal growth. I have learned both the basics of the sciences as well as obtaining a well-rounded education in the liberal arts. I have been well prepared for graduate school by challenging courses, laboratory experience, leadership opportunities, and experienced professors. Not only this, but I have also been challenged and have grown outside of the classroom through extracurricular, small group, and leadership activities. Speakers, faculty, and leaders on campus have promoted concepts and ways of living which have promoted personal growth and helped me to learn to function as a better member of the community and society. I have gained much from this experience and will have been well equipped for the next stage in life after graduation.

I am a shy person who struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder. At John Brown University, I feel comfortable. The classes are smaller. I am able to focus well. The teachers care about their students. There is no one attending class who doesn't want to be there. My goal is to graduate in four years with a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design. I also strive to be debt free. My parents are paying a portion of my education. The remainder is up to me. Therefore, this scholarship will help me achieve my plan. Thank you for considering me for the award.

College has taught me to be more responsible. Being away from home I have learned that I have to choose things for my life not based on what my parents say. I have learned more about myself and what I am most likely going to do with the rest of my life. I am learning more about Jesus and time management. Life has many obstacles and college helps me choose better ways to handle them before I am in the real world and I don't have a comfy campus to help me through.

If I could talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would stress the importance of ACT scores, scholarships, financial aid, and how to obtain that information. I would provide myself with sources to find facts about what is entailed in grants, scholarships, and financial aid. I would tell myself to apply to every college that caught my eye, and learn information about what they offer, and what the community has to offer. I would tell myself to visit my top 5 colleges and spend time learning the area around them, so I would be able to choose a place that fit me and a place that I felt safe. I would recommend living on campus the first year to meet peers and begin to gain more responsibility on my own. I would encourage myself to get involved with an intramural activity to stay active and still have a hobby, while meeting new people. I would tell myself to always seek advisement on schooling and always ask for help with school. Lastly, I would tell myself to take career placement tests, which would allow me to follow a specified degree plan.

"Be open minded." This is the advice I would give myself as a high school senior. Thankfully, I was able to learn this throughout my time at JBU; however, this advice would have made the transition much easier. As a college freshman, I was so concerned with myself and finding friends that fit my "ideal" image, neglecting the thought that I could be friends with those that I would have never considered being friends with in high school. Unfortunatley, I thought that sticking to my social preferences would make the transition easier. It took me a couple years to figure it out, but I have found my truest of friends to be those that I would have never considered forming a friendship with. I am extremely grateful for the friendships that I have made in college. After all, college lasts 4 years but the friendships you make last a lifetime.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell myself to take things a little more seriously and really consider what I wanted to do with my life. Its important as a senior to really take the time and think about things, to really consider what you want out of life, and what type of life you want to have. You should never just settle for something that you know you can do just because you think that it will be the easiest route and that you will be making the most money at. You should really think about what will make you happy. When I was in highschool I really didnt give what I wanted to do with my life much thought and now looking back I wish I would have. I wish I would have sat down are really thought about all the things i could do with my life. So if i could go back I would tell myself to sit down, slow down. and really think about what I wanted out of life. Where do I want to see myself in the future?

College will not always be the best years of your life, however, you will have lots of fun, many changes and tons of challenges that will help you as you develop into an adult. Though college isn't something that you have in mind, it will be the best choice for you because you need structure in your life and without it, you have the potential to be what you don't want, another statistic. The transistion is just like another family move and won't be too hard you just have to press through the down times. You will make great friends and college is just like high school in some ways, so you will meed people who are fake. Be true to yourself and know that you will always have God on your side no matter what you choose.

I would tell my self not to think about peole from highschool because they really do not matter. Also I would tell myself that the onlything that matters in highschool is grades and not to let it get me down becaues it is almost over.

I would definitely recommend attending college when you are younger. I waited till I was 41 to begin attending college. I earned my AAS in Visual Communication/Graphic Design Degree while working full-time and raising two teenage children. I am now continuing my education and earning my BS in Business Operational Management. I am still working full-time while attending school. While attending school as an older adult gives me the benefit of understanding myself better, including my aptitudes and talents, I do believe it would have benefitted me in many ways to attend as a young adult as well.

There are very few changes I would make in my high school education. But one would be the method of testing. I would recommend that the students have essay testing to prepare them for writing. And do more writing assignments.

Think about where you want to go and who you want to be in five or ten years, and choose your college and major based on that, not based on who you are right now, as you will definitely change. Don't be afraid to take a chance or do something that seems terrifying. It will be worth it. You'll have more regrets if you take the more conservative, familiar route.

I would tell myself that you need to study hard and not waste your time so much on all the fun things. College can also be fun but at the same time it can't be all fun. Otherwise you won't be able to graduate on time. Academics come first and foremost in my book.

When going into college keep an open mind. The first month or so can be very hard. It is hard to find friends or your click but stay in there. I left the school that I loved because I felt lost and just didn't give the school enough time. Now I am really wishing that I could go back. It takes some time to adjust but if you just give it time it will all work out and you will find yourself where you are supposed to be.