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The best advice I could give myself when I was a high school senior is to be meticulously organized. When you get a schedule or a sylabus giving you the dates of exams or when a paper is due, put it in your calander. This way you can plan other activities around your schedule and get everything done in a timely manner. I also would schedule in club meetings and school events beforehand. Another piece of advice I would give myself as a a high school senior would be to stay busy and be involved. Go to a ton of different events that interest you in order to meet people and make connections with others who are interested in similar issues or ideas. Joining a club is one of the best way to make friends and stay busy because there is so much in a club that needs to get done and everyone who is in that club shares a similarity. Joining a team sport is also a way to both stay active and make close friends in college.

If I had the chance to go back and take advice from myself I would tell myself to get more involved with sports and activities. You only go to high school for four years and when you work the entire time you lose out on meeting new people and opening yourself to new opportunities. Another piece of advice is to never give up on yourself; don't let anyone tell you that you cannot get into a school of your dreams, DREAM ON and DREAM BIG. Believe in yourself because anything is possible. I would also recommend asking friends and family who went to college and ask them about transfer guides. I did not get that help so I try to do the best I can to help anyone from my high school and make sure they know exactly how the program at my community college works. Last but not least, I would give the advice to allow for people to help you, don't be stubborn and think you know everything; there is always room for improvement. Thank you.

If I could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior - what advice would I give myself? Teresa, take the time to actually study, you’re not a nerd if you want to do well in school. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve something. You can achieve great things if you have the drive and the determination! Have the confidence to stand up for what you believe in. Don't let others walk all over you. You are smart, you are talented, you are beautiful and you can do anything! Life is too short to worry about what others will think of you. In 20 years, they will still be the miserable people they are now (in high school) and they will still try to bring you down. Take one day at a time and enjoy each moment. Being able to attend college is such a privilege and a huge investment in yourself! Remember those that are truly your friends will always be there and the others can piss off. Also, dump that douche your dating - he's just a piece of trash - trust me - your parents will thank you!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is don't let anyone push you into going somewhere you're not fully going to be happy with. I made that bad decision last year when I was admitted into the Ohio University. The transition was so much more difficult for me because I didn't know anyone at the school and it was so much further away from home then I planned on it to be. I received a great education but if you're more comfortable living at home or somewhere that's close to home, I would recommend choosing that college. I would also let myself know that your G.P.A. is very important in college. It can determine your entire future. For others transitioning into college, make sure you focus on your schoolwork and make that your first priority because in the end, that is what's really going to count.

The advice that I would give myself is don't be afraid to try. The great high school years you can never get back so have a ball while your still there. Don't be in such a rush to grow up and make friends because they come in handy when your having a hard time transitioning from high school to college. You have a bright future ahead of you so don't let self doubt take away your opportunities. You are an amazing person and college has other amazing people who you will surely make friends with if you just let your guard down. I also urge you to look for tons and tons of scholarships because, college is very expensive and it never hurt to get a head start. Its going to be a little rough for you with the transitions at first but you will make connections with so many diffrent people. They will help you get through the home sick feelings and the fear of failing. Remember that you are in school to better yourself and you have control over what happens next in your life. Believe in yourself cashai. Your going to have a ball.

Luke Salins [email protected] If I could go back in time, I’d have one piece of advice to myself.. I didn’t have the typical high school experience. I was unschooled, and for the most part, left to my own devices to teach myself. Because there were no real tests to study for, no big homework projects, and no one pressuring me to complete them, I never developed a strong study ethic. If I could go back and leave a message, it would be: “Stop messing around and start working hard! The next 4 years of life matters, and they directly contribute to where you go in the future.” I didn’t get that message, so I wasted a lot of time floating through community college. Through hard work and perseverance, and with the support of others, I’ve managed to get myself back on track. I’m transferring to a four year university this fall after receiving my Associate’s Degree this past May. I could have been further along in my academic career if I worked harder early on. However, the lessons I have learned have been life-altering and made me who I am today.

As a high school senior, I thought everything falls into place once you enter college. I thought I would make lifelong friends with my neighbor in the dorm, and starting over with a new GPA would somehow make tests easier. However, once arriving, I realized college is much more than good luck and a little studying. Be proactive. College is about working hard, very hard, all four years for the things you want. This doesn't stop at an impressive GPA. Healthy relationships, good grades, personal achievements, and finding guidance all take time and effort on your part as well. While it is possible to make lifelong friends, you have to take the initiative to go out and find those people by getting involved. Achieving your ideal GPA is possible if you take advantage of the resources made available by the university. It's all about how you choose to utilize the free time you have when all you really want to do is sleep. While sometimes it seems fate plays a big role in how life turns out, hard work, determination and being proactive are truly the keys to four successful years.

When I was in high school, college seemed so far away to me. Looking back on it, high school flew by really fast. Kent State was the first college that I really looked into and considered attending. As time went on, I looked into other schools and reluctantly changed my decision and decided to go to school in Michigan. If I could give my high school self some advice from my college self, I would tell myself to really think about my college decision. People say school is school and college is what you make but not if you're unhappy with the college you decided to attend. I didn't think about that enough and instead chose the school that my best friends chose. Don't be afraid to be alone and start over. Another thing I would tell myself is to apply for at least two scholarships a week because college is VERY expensive and it is a struggle. Scholarship appliocations are just as important as college applications. The money is out there, you just have to search for it. Choose the school where you feel the most at home and the most comfortable.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I currently know, there are many pieces of useful advice I would give myself. First of all, I would tell myself that nothing worth having comes without hard work and dedication. Furthermore, I would tell myself to take more time before going into college, and that the sense of urgency I felt to go to college immediately was unnecessary. I would tell myself that I would find out a lot about who I am while in college, but that maybe I should take a little bit more time to know myself better before enrolling in college. I feel that if I had done that in the first place, I might have been a bit more prepared. Last, but not least, I would say that where I will begin is certainly not where I will end up. Many avenues change as you become more educated not only academically but personally. The goals I had for myself when I began college evolved and grew into what they are today. I think I ended up exactly where I'm supposed to be.

In high school i was not the most academically driven student. My teachers were confident in my abilities, but my agenda was to be as socail as possible. My mother constantly stressed how important education was and that i should take advantage of what a great school system i was attending. I use to never take high school seriously and it ended up hurting me in the end. If i were to give my highschool senior self advice, I would tell him to apply for scholarships. I would say to never lose sight of what is important and that education is a key to a successful future. Highschool is only the beginning of your adult life. What ever you do academically you should give it your all one hundred percent of the time and that you should listen to the people who want to see you succeed, like your family. You should never stop moving forward, always walk around with a right mind and remember that going to college will lead you to a brighter and happier future. Finally I would say ou have no limits too your potential if you study hard and dedicate yourself you will go far.

The best advice I can give to myself is to approach everything with an open mind, doing that alone I believe unlocks your mind from being so set on a single track that retaining anything seems nigh. Coming out of high school I was one of the people who did not have to study to get good grades, I simply just knew the material. When it came to college I was rudely awakened to find that I had to study to get decent grades and would study twofold to get good ones. I would say not to stress so much about it though, that a break from it all is a very good thing. Whether that break is a gathering of close friends or a night out is irrelevant as long as the next day you are back and freshly focused on school. Finding this balance is difficult at first and it will be hard to tell people you have just met "no". But, if they are truly interested in friendship. and are generally a good person, they will respect you for it and maybe even join you for a night of studying.

If i could go back and talk to my self i would tell my self to not chance anything. The reason i would do that is because all i have been through in my life happen for a reason. I would just tell my self to keep working hard becuase you can make it a long way know matter what people will try to tell and GOD has job you and that is why you have went through so much.

I would tell myself to start off my college GPA strong. To take the first year extremely seriously grade wise. I would also tell myself to be more cautious about who I trust living in the dorms, you never know who is your friend and who isn't. I also would tell myself to get more involved, join a sorority or more clubs. And I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I am only a junior and I am over 15,000 in loans. Save money in anyway you can! Get a job!

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself that you need to go straight to college. When I graduated from high school, I went straight into the work force. Some part of me did not believe that I was good enough to attend and pass classes on a college level. Now fast forward 10 years later now that I have just completed my first full year at Kent State, I know now that I was fully capable of becoming a college graduate.

Study harder now and try to take AP courses to get college credit. Do not be shy around anyone, open yourself up and be willing to talk to absolutely anyone. Be more accepting of absolutely everyone around you and understand that everyone comes from a different background so things affect them differently. Try your hardest and know that's the best you can do!

If I were able to go back to talk to myself as a high school senior, the most inportant advice I could give myself is to be free and allow yourself to grow. After doing my first year of college I've came to the conclusion that a lot of things you do will be new to you and you really learn a lot about life once you live on your own. Knowing that now along with being able to go back to for warn high school senior self would have most likely led me to do a lot more things when I was on my own. Once you're in college you are your own person with no one to tell you when to go to bed or when you have to be home. Being free and allowing yourself to grow as an individual is a huge part of life, without personal growth there would be no change in your life.

Wes, there's hope. I know you've been told that a lot lately, and at this point in time I understand the world feels dark, and you feel alone. Mom left her family high and dry and torn apart, your friends don't really understand what's bothering you, and I know how isolated you feel since Elaine left you after five years. But Wes, there's hope. I've been to a better place, somewhere far enough away to leave behind the rough life you had. Kent State. Yeah that's right, college. That place you thought you'd barely ever make it into. Well, you made it! And there, you find a life that you suddenly love living. Your friends have real personality, they're not just part of some hive mentallity. Everyone is so openminded and understanding. Your class work is enjoyable and your teachers actually care about the subjects. They care how you understand the studies and they engage with you to feed your hunger for knowledge. Wes, there's hope. Don't give up now, work hard, much harder than you thought you could. And never give up. Wes, there's hope.

Study hard! College is a fun experience. But your studies have to come first. It is a great learning experience on all aspects. I believe I could have been a little better prepared for all my classes. I should have taken many more elective classes to help with the transition into college.

If I could go back to the high school senior version of myself, I would tell myself to not worry as much as I tend to do. Back in high school, I thought that college would be so hard and that I wouldn't be able to make friends on my own. I'd tell myself to just work hard, and you will succeed. I'd say to myself, "You'll make some of the best friends you've ever had and you will excel in your classes...just believe in yourself. If you never lose faith, you can accomplish anything." I'd also to myself not to stress out for failing one test, because in college it happens. But most of all, I'd just tell myself to never lose sight of who you are, and just know that everything will be okay.

First, realize that college level work is a whole new ball game(i.e., more assignments in class, out of class, critical essays, reading more intensive-I have eye coordination problem which caused by Cerebral Palsy and makes aforementioned very difficult. However. I am a dedicated student and ensuing grades reflect assertion in question. Lastly, I would inform myself that college a full time commitment which does not leave much time for socializing and possible dating(e.g., said issues require mastery time management:-).