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I think the best advice I could've given myself as a high school senior would have been to dive into the college experience head first. There were a lot of clubs and sororities I dreamed of joining and events I planned on attending, but never did because I was too scared. I convinced myself that as a freshman I already had enough on my plate, and that I had all the time in the world to participate in extracurriculars. After nearly 2 years at Kent, I have yet to join the sorority I had hoped or any clubs. They've always been highly accessible, but after waiting so long it became easier and easier to make excuses not to participate. While I have a good academic standing, I look at the life-long friends my peers have made in their experiences and envy them for taking the leap that I was scared to take those first few weeks of freshman year. As the song goes "I hope you dance," and if given the chance I would remind myself of this as a senior.

The most important thing would be to take post secondary classes at Kent State University. Then research the university. Then get to know more about the campus. Then apply for the university. Then apply for financial aid. Then apply for many scholarships. Then research the major.

I was a very serious working senior as I was trying to improve my grades for college, I finished the whole year with straight A's to finish off high school. If I had to look back on that year of high school after reflecting on my college experiences I would tell myself to stop trying so hard because there will be plenty of time for that later. I would also tell myself to enjoy my free time while it lasts! In college I dedicate my time to my perfect grades and my perfect grade point average in hopes of finding that teaching job upon finishing my Master's degree. I would want myself to relax, have fun, and enjoy the days of freedom. This is something I truly miss and wish I wouldn't have taken those days for granted when I had them.

When you enter college, the first thing you should do is work harder than before, because there are so many students that are so excellent. Besides that, it's necessary to make more friends on campus, meanwhile you should talk often with your professor, then you can realize that what's your disadvantages.

I would sit myself down and talk about the road ahead. One of the pursuit of happiness and worthy goals. I would tell myself with a tear falling that I wouldn't become the person I wanted to but rather, one that clings to a title and position power. Being sure to describe that when the title goes so does that power and meaning. All that is left is family and friends. I'd look myself in the eye and grab my hand making sure to be clear that the path I am on now is one where I would give up time with family and friends. Letting myself know some will be lost for good for nothing more than a job than a thankless job that works you 70 hrs a week and forces barriers between your family and friends, your most prized possesions. I would also emphasize to really pursue what I am passionate about: Math, Science, Psychology, Writing; and, within that, to find the path of what makes me happy and to stay on it no matter what obstacles come along the way. I would conclude by saying, "always look in the mirror and see who are".

In college I have to never procrastinate, do assignments and study for test at least two weeks before due dates. read books ahead of even class start date. Its a college, not party center, no parties, no television at the end youll thank your self.

That you may be worried but everything will be ok. You will have to strong and open to learn at all times. That college is a adventure with many twists and turns but as long as you go with the flow then everything will be ok. You will need your family's support at all times because this will not be a easy journey also you will have a lot more free time on your hands but you will have to use the time you have wisely. Also what ever you do make sure it is what you want to do. If you do not feel excited about it and are not being blessed by what you are doing then do not do it. Also to have confidence and be able to laugh becuase while everything may not going your way for now as long as you enjoy the adventure everything will work out.

College is going to be a lot more different than high school. You may think you are stressed now, but you have no idea what is in store for you in the future. Make sure you focus, and study hard. Remind yourself that you are paying to go here, it may be hard to have motivation to go to class somedays, but it is your career your thinking about now. Remember that the transitition of being away from home might be strange at first, but is good. Change is good for you and it will help you realize how it is to live on your own. It is important to be away from the people who have told you what to do your whole life, and make decisions on your own now. Stay motivated, study hard, and achieve the goals you went to Kent State University for.

The best advice I would give myself is to focus more on the future instead of the here and now. I am and have always been so focused on what I am doing in the now and then when it comes down to me figuring out what I need to do to get to where I would like to be in the future, I am lost. I would tell myself to buckle down and research different ways that could help me get going in the right direction towards my career and to also never back down. You will not get to where you want in life unless you go for it yourself; no one will give you the life you want; you need do it to yourself. Stay strong and keep going on.

I would tell myself to study hard, to give myself a good foundation in my education, because it is only going to get harder. Even though studing is not the easiest or the most fun thing to do, it is important because empolyers want to know they hired the best empolyee for the job. The most important piece of advice I could give myself would be enjoy this time, but stay true to your values and beliefs, do not compromise them because when you do this you will lose focus of who you are and what you are meant to do with your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give to him would be that it is ok to make mistakes and not to stress too much about school. Stressing just makes things harder and turns into more stress. Another thing I would tell myself is to never put work before school. You go to school to get a career that you will love and that will last you the rest of your life. Your job in college is just a temporary thing. Then, the last thing would be to take time for yourself. You should get all of your school work done, but you need some "me time" every once in a while, too.

The advice I would give myself is that the best thing for you is Studyblue. It's amazing way to remember stuff that you need to know. Instead of buying note cards and spending money on them; internet flashcards. Also that you should listen to what others say about talking to your professor. If you don't talk to your professor, make as many friends in your classes to make up study groups. Working in groups will help you out more than working by yourself. Talking to people about the subjects also will help you remember the information. Don't have your major as geology. I changed halfway through my freshman year. It was fun but the major was not for me. Instead do psychology or maybe don't come and go to The Travel Academy in Minnoseta to become a flight attendant.

Go to a four year school before a two year school, i think you would learn more and stay consistent in the degree

College there are both good times and bad, relaxing and stressful. Attending a major university like Kent State can be exiting and scary. If I could go back in time, and tell my high school senior everything that I know now—life would be very different. Here is what I would tell myself: “school is difficult, you have to work hard, and you can have fun, but don’t slack off. Save your money, university is more expensive then community college. Obama will try to get a national health care plan, start taking bets now. There will be something called Facebook, act now and you could make millions. Oh did I mention, President Obama is half back? How I Met Your Mother will for the most part be good until the last season. Fox will screw up Fringe, which will be one of the best science fiction shows on television (until the last season). In 2013 the government will partially shut down. Don’t live at home. Save your money and move out before your 25!!! Above all else, enjoy life, you have a pretty good one!"

As a normal student I'm not totally unaware in college from the first place. I know the fact that college is much difficult than high school years. If I could go back in time, I'm gonna tell to myself that I need to be more competitive than before. College years are not just a piece of stage in life that if you passed, good. Everyone should reach beyond what they are expecting. Its not all about how you enjoy today, its about how will you use what you have learned in college for the future. I want to encourage myself to be a responsible student. To be more sensitive and double checker on her works. To be more conscious about her subjects, about the reactions of her instructors. Its better if I hear and take the right advices of the people surrounds me. The changes between college and high school is not simple as others thought. College will be your way to the better future. I want to advice myself, that I should set my priorities and goals so I will not regret every chances later. Because for me, college is one of everyone's biggest fight.

If I could travel back in time and give my old self any type of advice, it would be to learn how to study and to get involved sooner. In high school I didn't need to ever study, but that changed when I went to college. I had a lot of resources on campus to get academic help as well as learn study skills (I went to Supplamental Instruction Sessions), but I wish I would have instilled those skills earlier so I had more to build on. I would tell myself to get involved right away as well; I wish I would have jumped right into clubs and research my first semester until waiting. Now that I am involved I wish I could have done it earliear because its been so rewarding and fun. I also now realize how important research and extra cirricular activity is to my future and career and wish I had even more of it.

The transition to college life from high school does not need to be a stressful thing. You have worked hard up to this point and it is now time to reap the rewards. Apply for every scholarship that you can find. This is your golden opportunity to be able to pay for an education. Pretty soon you will be living on your own without the help of your parents so it is also a good idea to learn how to manage your money. Set a goal now to graduate with a four year degree without entering in to debt. Along with the financial preparation needed for college, another aspect of life after high school is the need for social preparation. There will come a time when you will have a roommate that you do not like. This is normal. Focus on doing your best and always trying to follow the example of Jesus Christ. Most confrontations can be avoided by following these two rules. Understand that people come from different cultures and that this greatly influences a person's character. Above all remember that the only person who can determine what you become is, and always will be, you.

I would give myself a lot of advice! I would tell my former self to take post-secondary classes to gain college courses because the core general education courses are very tedious and unnecessary to your major. I would tell my former self to be more involved in my school. Join more clubs, play more sports, just be more involved in extracurriculars! One of the biggest thing would be to tell myself to study more, you will be very social in college and that is where lifetime friends are made, so don't ruin grades in high school for some more social time. I would've told myself to save more money from my part-time job because I would soon find out that college is very expensive and if you want to go on a spree with your friends then you must have the funds in the first place! Lastly, and definitely most importantly, I would tell myself to learn good habits. Moderation between social and schoolwork, sleep schedule, and eating or exercise habits. These things would definitely come in handy if I only would've looked through these eyes now!

When I went to Ohio State, I learned some lessons that I now consider to be purely priceless to me now. Young Courtney, you are so very shy and yet excited to experience the world. The place that you come from is so small and so close-minded that it saddens you and that just should not be so. After experiencing your college life, I can tell you that the amount of people that you will meet will be full of their own ideas and advices. Don't let them discourage you from what you strongly believe in your heart. Don't let them make you feel ashamed of your choices, for they were done upon pure courage and an inner strength you do not believe you have found. The secret it, Courtney, that you have had this strength all along. I wish I could save you from crawling through the sludge of their negativity which slows your blossoming spirit, but I know this only forces you to grow, learn to shake yourself off, and start over. My words of advice are : bring a jacket to shield yourself from their advices and keep smiling.

Being a college student now I know what it takes to be academically successful. If I was able to go back and talk to myself senior year I would say, Focus on your school work. Nothing is as important as your grades and your test scores to get into a college. College isnt easy, it requires hardwaork and a lot of studying. And also, it's not free. You have to work for what you get and in order to pay for your education you either need to hit the books or invest in a job to somewhat help with your school and the debt you will have. Your college education is your key to your future. Your career depends on it.