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I would tell my younger self to take college seriously, it is four years that will change your life. It is important to study and work hard in your classes to get good grades, but it is also important to have fun with your friends. In my years in college I have learned that it is vital to have a balance between your acadamic and personal life to succeed.

If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself that college is alot of work. I need to work hard to acheive the goals I have set for the future. College is much tougher than highschool, and the freedom only makes it harder

I would tell myself not to take high school so lightly because without an education you may as well be dead. I would also tell myself that when I go to college, to be serious about it so I can finish in a timely manner. College is fun but at some time you have to get away and study your butt off. Get all of the A's and B's you possibly can because when the C's come around they won't weigh your GPA down so heavily if you have a lot of A's and B's to cushion them. There will be times when homesickness will make you want to quit and go home but you can't because there is nothing there to go back to. Besides, the look on your mom's face when she sees your diploma in your hand will be worth all of the heartache and pain.

They should know to NOT schedule a class for Friday because most students party on Thursday nights. If they already know their major, they should go to the website for the college for that major and look at the suggested detailed schedule. They also should know that during the winter, Kennesaw can become increasingly cold, so it would be very smart to rack up on all the winter clearance sales before they come.

It's really not that bad and really not that hard

Dear Shaghayegh(Rose), I hope that you are rested and excited for your high school graduation! I have traveled in time to give you valuable advice that will lead to your future success as a college student. First, know that there will be many upcoming distractions; you ought to work hard and remain focused on your academics. I would suggest that you spend limited time on Facebook, watching television, or socializing with friends. Instead, I advise that you spend the majority of your time learning in study-groups, reading textbooks in public areas (you concentrate better this way), and sleeping at least eight hours daily. Second, I encourage you to write “To-Do” lists each day; this will keep your duties organized because there are many events to keep up with – it is easy to drown in a workload without structure. And third, become involved in clubs that pertain to your future career (dentistry) and volunteer at various events to give back to your community. Although receiving good grades in your courses is very important, it is also critical for you to become knowledgeable and experienced in your desired working field. Continue smiling and working hard! Yours truly, Rose

If I could go back to high school I would tell myself not to take time for granted. For we never know what life can bring us. I would tell myself to cherish every moment that I have with a dear friend, because that friend may be miles away from you during college. Learn to study! If you don't study in high school, you will regret it in college. Appreciate all of your free time. Free time is something that comes sparingly to a full-time student. Between finals, constant studying, and always on the go, your "free time" consists of the time that you lay down at night and close your eyes for a few hours. Always remember who you are and be true to yourself, for you never know the people you will meet along the way. Be determined and find strength to accomplish tasks within. Don't rely on your parents forever, you will have to grow up at some point. Love and cherish the things that you have and never froget those that helped you along the way. Thank your teachers for all that they do, for they too want to pull their hair out.

Plan ahead, eat right, get organized, speak up in classroom, do not go to party that much (study hard!!)

My mentality during my last year of high school consisted of a desire to be finished, an excitement to meet new people and a fear of not being accepted or not being able to afford where I truly wanted to go to further my education. Now that I am in college at a school that I never planned to attend, without any friends that I accumulated during high school and with more work than last year, I see that my motivations were all wrong. Meeting people in college that remind me of being around my high school friends is hard, and takes time. I never knew I would miss the security of not only the friendships in high school, but the consistency of the academic workload. If I could tell myself a few things looking back on last year, I would say to enjoy the moments as much as possible, and work hard, work harder so you can be at the school you dream of. Always be pleasing in any situation you are in, people will remember you for your positive attitude. Lastly, take every outcome as a blessing, even if it is not the way you wanted it.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, the biggest piece of advice I would give myself is to take education more seriously. After one year of college I stopped attending because I either had to quit my job or quit school, and the bottom line was that I needed money to pay the bills. Looking back, I should have stayed in school. At the time I was living at home and my dad for my necessities. Now, 7 years later, I wish I could go back and change my priorities. A year ago I decided to stop working and focus solely on school, unfortunately by this time federal financial aid cut me off and my dad passed away so I don’t have a home and financial assistance to lean on. If I had stayed in school the first time around, I could have already been done and wouldn’t be struggling trying to pay for school. So, if I could go back in time I would tell myself to stay motivated and to continue school, because ultimately a college degree gets you much further in life than a retail job.

I would tell myself to retake the ACT, that way i would have gotten a better score and maybe gotten into a better school. Be prepared to stay awake all night studying for a test.

The summer before I went to college, I was terrified. I went to a very small high school and hated leaving home, so I didnt have the faith in myself that I should have. I thought my homesickness would overtake me when I got to school and that I wouldnt be able to settle down easily. On the contrary, I felt amazing when I got there. I immediatley connected with people and found a home. If I had known this would occur, I could have spent my summer getting excited instead of being depressed. Once at school, however, I found myself settling in almost too quickly. I closed the doors to other relationships that I wish I could have cultivated. Thus, I would advise incoming college freshman to keep the doors open always. Also, it is important to keep an open mind to new social experiences. Forget about what you said you would "never do" in highschool- now is the time to test your boundaries and figure out who you really are.

I remember thinking that I knew everything that I was and was not going to do in college, I was going to do well in class, work and get into my career as fast as possible. I was not going to join any type of sorority, play soccer or do anything that may take away from classes. I was 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} focused on getting in and getting out. And while I still want to get my degree in just 4 years, I have realized that there is so much more to college than just classes and working. If I could go back in time and tell my high school self anything it would be to not assume you know everything and enjoy the time you have! I would tell myself to say yes to any opportunity you get and don't judge anything until you have tried it! If I would have stuck to what I thought I wanted in high school I wouldn't have made the friends I have and I wouldn't have the experiences and memories that I do, and knowing what I know and all the cool things college offers, I wouldn't change a thing!

Remember that the professors and faculty are all there to help you succeed. The want you to do well. Never be afraid to email a professor with any questions. They're always happy to help as much as possible and they appreciate seeing that you're an interested and involved student who does more than the bare minimum. That and don't be afraid of used textbooks.

Don't stress out about the money and new-ness of it all. It is going to work out, and it is so worth it!

Doing college as a young person right out of high school with no other responsibilities in life is the easiest way to achieve your goals. Appreciate the opportunities that you are given and take advantage of all life has to offer. If you do not, then by the time you realize the merits of what you had and did not take advantage of will be a lot harder to achieve. Now, 20 years after graduating from high school, I am finishing college while working full-time, raising two children and being a wife. Attack college with motivation, enthusiasm, and always put 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into everything you do. Enjoy everything that college has to offer both academically and socially. If you don't, when you return to college as an older adult, you will not have the time to participate in the social aspects of college nor feel comfortable to participate even if you had the time. Absorb everything your professors and counselors tell you like a sponge. Take all of information, opportunities, and knowledge you gain into the real world to set yourself up for success and happiness.

Step up your study habits. There are going to be a lot of demanding classes that you're gonna have to work hard at. Some of your room mates are going to be awesome, but others well be assholes. You'll make some friends, but not many are going to be long term friends. Mostly they'll just be aquantences, nothing more. You're going to get frustrated, but don't let it get to you. Some classes are going to have you reading so much you won't have time to read on your own (just a heads up). It's life, but you already know life sucks, but you gotta roll with it. You're gonna want to give up at times, but just stick with it, by the time you're my age you're almost done so don't stop dude. You got this.

The best advice I could give myself as a high school senior would be to enjoy my freshman year of college and get as involved as possible. However, keep up with your school work because in college it matters what your grades are and it's better to have a better GPA than the most fun. College is a major cultural shock and takes some adjusting, but for the most part I would just say to enjoy this time because it flies by and as ready as I am to be done with college I will certainly miss the lifelong friends I made and the fun I had while I was here. Soak it all in and have a blast!

Since I have been at East Mississippi Community College, I have grown in my faith with God. Attending this school has made a difference in my life because of the way it has opened my eyes to how many students are on the wrong path. As a result of this, I have decided to dedicate the majority of my life to being a missionary and trying to demonstrate the way to live. I also play softball at EMCC and it has helped me to grow so much more as an athlete. The coaches truly strive to make a difference in our lives and not just use us to win a few games. There are so many things that this school has taught me that I will take with me to the next stage of my life. It has been a life changing experience in so many more ways than just my education. East Mississippi Community College has also given me the time to take classes that are required while also giving me the time and space to dig deep and figure out what I really want to do for the rest of my life. I will never forget this place.

Though my college experience has only just begun I have already taken much from it. I currently work a minimum of forty hours a week with a high chance for over time. This means I do not have a lot of spare time for anything, including course work. I have had to learn strict time management and planning so that I am able to fully complete as well as review the work I am doing for my classes. I have to juggle many responsibilities, all of which have to be completed to the best of my abilities. Despite no longer being able to coast through my days I am finding quite a bit of enjoyment in tackling all of the tasks before me. I feel as though I am learning what it is to truly be an adult.