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Personally if I could go back I would tell myself what to go to school for so I didn't take a few semesters off! Then I would be done already. However I would tell myself that the transition isn't as stressful as you think it will be. I would tell myself all of the good things about college and the things that are bad. I would tell myself how to schedule classes to put me on the best track to graduate while also getting the best cost for my money. I would tell myself to take as many classes per semester so it costs less overall and even though it is hard you will definitely be glad once it is over. I would tell myself to enjoy the time and make as many friends as possible. Relationships are good just to have friends but they also offer different ideas and perspectives and can help you in study groups. The last thing I would tell myself is to not get to caught up in school and forget about family. I would tell myself to still make time to spend with my family because they are very important.

The advice I would give my high school self is to word harder in high school, and to appericate high school. High school was hard work but also fun to, seeing our friends everyday and joking around. College is completely different I would tell my high school self to work harder and take it seriously because it has and effect on the college you get into. Also, college is alot harder, I was the kind of high school kid who payed attention in class never study and still would get and A on tests, now in college I have to study and read alot. So now being in college I do miss high school. Kids now a days cant wait to go to college, it not what it seems in movies, yes you can party but you have to put in alot of hard work and study time to get good grades and do well. To my highschool self I'd say work hard and dont take high school for granted because college gets alot harder.

To go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to be more focussed in the classroom and less focussed on girls, friends, and video games. To learn what you can and be very open-minded to all opportunities. If you don't understand something, don't be afraid to ask. No question is a dumb question. When mom wants to help you with all aspects of getting any and all information for college for you, including campus visits and her questions she has for them, don't be embarrassed and roll your eyes, she only wants whats best for you!

Advice from a future you, may seem too good to be true. It may seem a bad science fiction movie. However, I have some very important advice to my high school senior self about the college experience. Firstly, take some chances. College is all about getting an academic career, but it is about taking risks and exploring the community. By taking risks, high school senior me, I mean to join that nerdy videogame club no matter if you would feel like the laughing stalk of your friends or try changing up your rountine. By taking these risks, you will be able to really live the college experience instead of observing as it passes you by. This will help you meet new people, feel more confident and make your transition easier. So, my high school senior self, take some chances and gain new experiences. Also, don't slip in front of your professor. He'll never let you live it down.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to save money, because there are things I need that my meal plan cant buy. Also I would do a better job of knowing the material I learned not memorizing, but actually learning. I would also tell myself to have fun, venture and do things I want to do because homework is time consuming based on what major you choose.

dont be afraid, believe in yourself and the things you are passionite about, talk to an adviser about the things you need to do to make your goals. If you start to feel stressed go see a therapist, they are great at not only listening and giving good advice but also giving you methods to help you cope on the spot with anything stressful or overwelming. Talk to others, email people about study groups, study a little bit each day and leave room foor a social life, everyone needs to relax everyonce and awhile and takeing breaks from studying helps you remember things you study. dont be afraid to admit you need help and interact with teachers, they care more than you think and are willing to talk openly with you about subjects, study methods, or just extra interesting information to fuel that fire inside your drive and passion for the class.

It is important not to be intimidated by the transition into college. After I was accepted to Kent State University for Fashion, I was very nervous about fitting in. The most important advice I would give to high school seniors is to be confident and to take chances. I have become a strong and determined person and I have learned so much about myself just in two semesters here at Kent State University. I was extremely nervous about the transition from high school to college, worrying that I would not fit in such an established program at a large school. The most significant decision I have made in my life was to attend a college without knowing anyone else here. I would advise high school students to take risks and be confident about their choices they make. You find your place in this world when you branch outside of your comfort zone! Ralph Waldo Emerson once said "Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” I would advise high school students to experiment with as many opportunities as possible, it makes for an impeccable journey.

As a college student that is almost finished with her freshman year, I have a lot of insight now that I wish I had had as a high school senior. When I was in 12th grade, I was so unsure of what I wanted to do with my life and what college would be the right fit for me. Looking back, I definitely think I should have gone on more college visits to explore campuses. The layout of the college campus is actually so important! Furthermore, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I possibly could! Back then, I had no idea where to start since there are so many scholarships to apply for. But now, I think the best advice I could give myself is to just start! My school, as well as others, offer so many opportunities for financial assistance and it is in everyone's best interest to take the time to apply. Lastly, I would generally tell myself to enjoy the college experience and not get so stressed over every little detail. All of this advice would have been very helpful back then.

Study hard in high school so could test out of basic classes in college.

If I could go back and give my high school senior self advice, I would tell her that she shouldn't be so nervous about the changes that follow graduation. Even though a lot will change, it's not as scary as she thinks. Her true friends from home will stay her friends no matter the distance, and she will make new, amazing friends. Classes will be challenging but nothing she can't handle. Moving away from home may seem scary now, but it will give her freedom and teach her to be independent. I would tell her that starting over in a new place with all new people will allow her express herself and become whoever she wants to be. College is where she will find herself and make some of the best memories of her life. Don't be scared for change because change isn't always a bad thing, sometimes it's the best thing.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would try to convince myself to take some things more seriously than others. I would tell myself that how people view you doesn't matter as much as how you view yourself. Have confidence in your abilities and don't ever let anyone tell you how you should act. The most important thing you can do is be yourself because you are the one that has to live with the person you become. Also, learn how to do taxes. Because taxes are hard but necessary. So ask for help. Never be afraid to ask for help. Everyone can be a resource, so don't hesitate to pick their brain for information. Just remember to love yourself without bounds and don't push people away because you don't want to get hurt. It is okay to get hurt. You just have to get back up and try again. It'll all be okay. Everything will work out in the end. Just keep believing.

If I could go and talk to myself as a high school senior, the biggest piece of advice I could give to myself would be that I should have gotten a job that summer. I looked for one, but not hard enough, and I should have tried harder. Having more money would have releived a lot of stress from my first semester at school. Something else I would tell myself is that I would see almost nobody from high school once I left, so to do whatever I wanted with how I looked. Only once I got to college was I brave enough to cut my hair and look the way I felt comfortable, however I would have done it earlier had I had the courage. I definitely would have told myself how much happier I would have been with short hair, and that I should just do it while I'm still in high school because what everyone else thought wouldn't matter.

If I could go back and talk to my past self I would tell myself that studying becomes more important in college. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships early and on time and take every learning opportunity that arises. I would also tell myself to do more for the community and take time to enjoy the little things and my friends. I would tell myself to take advantage of having my parents as assests for financial stability and to get a job. The more money you make now the better it will be for your future endeavors. Finally, I would tell myself to take every opportunity to prepare now for the future.

If I could go back and talk to my younger self, I would tell myself so much. I would tell myself to find your true friends quickly, and don't let people who pretend to care about you in your life; because you will suffer greatly from it. I would tell myself to stop procrastinating and actually wake up in the morning, to listen to Mom and Dad when they tell me things. To make sure my physical health is intact, eat better, and keep swimming even if you can't get the urge to get out of bed. Overall I would just tell myself to let herself have fun, learn to love coffee, and to never give up, because I know I almost did.

Advice I would give to graduating high school seniors would be to fill out scholarships. College is expensive, you need all the scholarships you can get to pay for college. When you go to college you will have a lot more freedom then you did in high school. Some mistakes freshmen make when they start college is they take advantage of the freedom they are given by studying less, partying/hanging out with friends more. Don't take advantage of the freedom because you will fall behind on grades & eventually not be able to bring them up. College is a completely different than high school. Get involved early on by joining different clubs and organizations, do not be afraind to make friends that you wouldn't normally be friends with. You would be surprised who you can come friends with at college. College is where you can meet some of the best friends of your life. College is where you find yourself and are able to become more independent. It's okay if you don't know what you want to do with the rest of your life and it is perfectly fine if you change major once or more.

If I could go back and talk to myself I would encourage myself to wait to declaire a major until my third semester. It has brought me a lot of pain and grief over trying to decide weather or not to change my major or to just tough it out. I would also remind myself that no teacher is going to chace you down and remind you to turn in your homework. It is now your responsiblity and your responsiblity only.

There are a few things that I would warn myself about if I could go back and talk to myself before I graduated. I would warn myself that I would need to learn to study because in college, it is a very vital skill to have. I would also warn myself that even though finally getting the chance to live on my own may make it seem like I get to make my own rules, which is partially true, I still need to keep in mind how much responsibility is tied into the experience. Also, the professors in college are much more strict about deadlines. College is very different from high school. You won't always have someone telling you what to do and when to do it every day. Everything is on you.

I would tell myself several things. The first thing I would say would be along the lines of: do not expect everything to be exactly as you think it is going to be. There is no way that things are going to end up going the way that you have planned and that is not always a bad thing. The second thing would be: do not worry about making friends. You are actually much better at talking to people than you think you are.

I would tell myself to get into better study habits early on in the first semester of college. I struggled with finding a good balance between sstudying and social obligations at first. I feel that I can perform much better than I did early on in my college career. I would also tell myself to make a friend in my field or in my classes that I could study with. Someone else that had the same knowledge and information as me to help keep me accountable for my schoolwork and other obligations would have been helpful.

Don't forget what you love. In a world so focused on capital gains, it's very easy to disregard what makes you happy in exchange for what makes you money. I'm saying this to you now, my high school senior self, because that is what I have learned in the past two years since graduation. If I had actually recieved this advice in 2013, maybe I would not have spent $22,000 dollars on a year of unhappiness at a liberal arts school and a subsequent year spent working full-time as a waitress, trying to save some money. Take the risk and go to art school. Do what you have loved since the first day of kindergarten. It is no use changing your stubborn mind in favor of what you think you are supposed to do. Don't forget about art, even if it won't be the most lucrative or stable path. Making the decision to retire from a classic liberal arts education and dive back into art will save you. Dont' forget what you love and you will thrive.