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I was not looking forward to college one bit. I had spent my entire summer thinking about which classes I was going to take! Deciding what I wanted to study and what work I?d be involved in for the rest of my life disturbed me. If I could go back in time and give myself advice about making the transition from college to high school, I would tell myself this, ?Take a variety of senior elective courses to help you find your niche?. When I went to the University, I had my mind set on being an English Teacher. Right away, I began taking English classes. However, I soon learned that I wasn?t interested in studying English as much as I enjoyed actually writing it. I began to lose focus in my classes, and ultimately dropped out. If I had listened to my future self, I would know not to waste my money on something I wasn?t truly happy to learn. Instead of taking just writing electives, I would?ve taken a variety of senior classes, and would?ve loved drama, as I do now. I would?ve stayed in college, studying compassionately.

The college transition is a tough one for many students because they do not prepare themselves as seniors in high school. Knowing what I know now I would deffinately advise myself to be more prone to academic work. I would learn how to properly study and read for understanding instead of being forced to. Independance is major part of college life, knowing that now I would work on better controling myself on my own. Knowing now professors in college aren't as nuturing as high school teachers, I would advise myself to improve on note taking and better myself when it comes to digesting information. These are just a few of the major things I would prepare and advise towards the college transition between senior year and college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself a couple of things. For one, I would tell myself to start looking for colleges sooner, so I have a chance of getting into a college that I want to. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships because college is not cheap, and when having to buy books three times a year it tends to take up quite a bit of money. As well, I would advise myself that I am going to be out on my own in the world and won't always have my parents. This means that I need to learn to be a little more independant. Also, when I get to college, I should make the best of it and make friends along the way, and when you and your roommate don't seem to get along, don't be discouraged because I'm sure there is something that you both have in common.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give myself some really good advice and useful information. First off I would tell myself that highschool grades are very important, when I was in highschool my grades were good but they were not as good as they should have been. Secondly, I would tell myself to not worry about leaving your friends behind, I was really worried about going to school and not knowing anymore and I think that made my first semester of college a little bit tougher for me. Community college not matter what people tell you is actually a good thing, I was so worried in high school about attending community college and afraid that people would make fun of me. I wish I did not worry as much when I was a senior about friends and community college, because in the end it all worked out perfect and I will actually be ahead of the game and graduate college with a degree before my friends will.

Spend more time getting to know people and make new friends. I onld had a few really close friends in high school and now that i am in college and 300 miles away i dont speak to any of them. I need to spend more time focusing on me and my school work. I was never fully focused. I rarely did my homework when i was supposed to, and by the time senor year came around, all i wanted to do was get out of there. I was unmotivated to even drive down the street to the school anymore. About 3 months before graduation came about, i kicked my butt into high gear. I realized that i was going to an amazing college that was not going to put up with my slacking. I brough my grades up, made some new friends, and graduated in the top 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class. If i had a chance to do it all over again i would. But not to make new friends and try the food in the cafeteria one last time, TO CREATE MYSELF ALL OVER AGAIN!! Thank you!

There are so many things that I wish I knew 20 years ago when I had to make the decision to choose a major and attend college. First, take the time to understand what you like and dislike. What are your interests? What are you passionate about. This is a tough question to answer at the young age of 17/18, but our society is designed for us to face it at that time. Make sure you know what it is you want to get into and you've explored all the options involved. Dont major in something because someone thought you should - it's your education and life.... It's a time commitment and a financial commitment that will stay with you for a very long time. Once you've made that decision - treat it like a job. This is your time to become personally responsible for your actions. Dont blow it go to a party and drink - Dont skip classes because " you dont feel like it" - you're only cheating yourself in the end. Take it seriously and be responsible. Soak in all you can and get yourself the best education possible.

First I would tell myself to finish my projects and home work early and be on time when submitting them. Then use the time saved to persue the fun things that you want to do. Remember Mom, and Dad always harping on you to get things done when they are assigned, not to wait till the last minute to complete things. Be on time for appointments and work, be responsible and accountable to yourself by showing up for a job interview or other important meeting before the scheduled time.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior, it woould be to "Fill out my fasfa, as early as possibe".

Get ready for the best years of your life. these next years will be life changing and your going to do and be doing alot. You and your great personallity will leave an everlasting impression on people and will you alot though those years so always mind your manners. also you will be pretty will known so dont do anything stupid or get into any trouble at least nothing you cant handle. but seriously schoolwork wise its alot so stay on top of it believe me it will pay off. all and all you will have a great time but you will have a better time if you stay on top of your schoolwork oh yea and learn to manage your and save it will make life easier.

if i could go back in time to when i was a senior in high school i may say many things to myself. First i would have told myself to get more involved in clubs and organizations. Being in clubs not only helps with neetworking but it allows for social expansion, it provides opportunities for both scholorship and for creating or continuing to be a member of the clubs in college. Second, i would tell my high school self to consolidate and to start making time management schedules. Being in college balancing sleep, class and social life can be demanding and if in high school i got used to creating these schedules both on paper and in my head i feel i would have been better off. Overall i believe if i had worked on both of these apsects of my high school years i would have better of for starting my college experience.

Thats a good question. I would tell myself to stop doing school work just to get by and to do it to get the best grades possible. I slacked off in high school, especially my senior year because my brother committed suicide that year and I didnt care about anything. I almost didn't graduate because I did basically nothing that year. Its also why I didnt apply to any colleges after graduation, I wanted to be with my family and not caught up in school. But I need school. I would of told myself that I need to change my life, stop being lazy and go to school. Of course the tuition is a bit much but I need to do it. Money is just money, but completing school and getting a good job is whats important. I would of told myself to smarten up, show my family, especially my brother that I can make it in JWU and graduate.

If I could go back to high school I would take my school work more serious, get more prepared for college, and apply for more scholarships.

I would tell myself to be careful of which school you pick and make sure its the right one for you. If you want to go far away from home make sure you can handle it, and try to know what you will study because it will get harder once your in school.

I would tell myself that school work comes first. I was to worried about making money to help pay for school, and I did not focus on my school work. You need to focus on your school work first so that you can obtain good grades, don't worry about the cost until after. Don't worry, you will be rewarded for your hard work after.

I would of liked to be more prepared and ready for the "college life." I also do wish that I tried harder in my school work that.

If I were to go back in time to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to think about living on campus. When I was in high school I choose not to live on campus because it was too expensive. I was trying to keep the cost as low as possible. Now I wish that I chose to live on campus. I feel like I missed out on an once in a life time experience. I believe that the experience may have been worth the extra money. I would also tell my self to be a little more out going. My freshmen year I did not make many friends because I felt like it was hard to meet people because I did not live on campus. My sophmore year I discovered that it did not matter that i did not live on campus there was still a lot of friendships to be made. The last thing I would tell myself is try to get more schollarships, to help with tuition costs.

I would begin by telling myself that going to community college first was a waste of time. Although it helped me decide what i want to do, i could have saved 2 years of my life tha ti have nothing to show for.I would apply for as many scholarships as possible because now i see there are so many out there that no one ever receives becuase they dont apply for them . I would be sure that my grades were top notch because senior year is what counts when colleges look at transcripts. I would apply to more than one college so that i leave my options open. As well if i got into the school that i was hoping i would get into i would definately go., I made the mistake once by turning down the best offer in front of me., i wont let that happen again.

I was the timid girl who never spent a significant amount of time away from home. So, going to a school four and a half hours away from my house was something that terrified me. I knew in my heart that this was the school I was ment to go to, it was ranked third in the county for hotel management, which was my intended major. Being so far from home was the only thing that made me not want to attend Johnson & Wales University. But, now that I have made my transition into the school, it has been the best thing that has happened to me. I learned to be independent and quickly matured. I was able to gain not only an education at school, but I also gain an education in street smarts while enjoying my time in a city atmosphere. If I can go back and give myself any advice, it would be not let all of my worries and fear stand in the way of what I know is the right path for me.

With what I know now about college life, courses, and real costs I would have four piece of advice for myself. First I would tell myself to have fun with my college search. I focused so much on facts, majors and costs that I didn't look for simply fun things about the school. Because of that my college search was stressful and had me worrying nonstop. Secondly I would advise myself to finish applications as quickly as possible while keeping essays up to par. By not finishing my applications and essays until just a week before they were due gave me more stress than imaginable. I would also tell myself to buy everything that I would need for the upcoming school year early. I left Florida for Rhode Island with no winter coat and no snow boots. Now I can't afford to buy either and I know I'm in for a chilly winter. Finally I would say to pack only what was absolutely necessary. I brought all of my clothes to school, much of which I haven't worn. I would tell myself to focus on what was needed for the climate and less on my favorites.

Don't worry so much and make sure you pick the school that is best for you. Try to select a school and stay there for all 4 years, even if things don't seem that great freshman year; things get better every year. High school, some people say is the best 4 years of your life but I've found that college just gets so much better and the friends you make in college will probably be your friends for life. The best thing you can do for yourself in college is to get involved and especially, consider joining a sorority or fraternity. Joining Greek life helps you feel more at home at school and allows you to have a family at school. It was one of the best decisions I ever made for myself and I'm so glad I did because I love college so much and I'm so glad I've had the opportunities that I have had these past few years. College is so worth going to and it's a lot of hard work but it's worth it.