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The biggest piece of advice I would give to myself as a high school senior is to develop better study habits. In college, while the professors care about your success, they do not have the time to devote to each student individually. That being said, developing study habits and being able to work on your own and learn the material is very important, and studying on a regular basis will make you better prepared for the exams. Also, I would advise myself to start trying to better adapt to change, because that's all college is; Changes. I've experienced so many new things in one short semester at Kent State, and although I do love it here, I truly feel I would have enjoyed more had I not been so anxious about the changes going on.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to enjoy your last year in high school, get a job to save up some money for college, and don't slack off as much. College is harder than high school and studying techniques will be your best friend so learn some! Also, extra money will be your best friend. Being a poor college student is not nearly as fun as having a few extra dollars in your back pocket to go out and have some fun with your friends, do some fresh laundry, or buy those little things you want. Lastly, to enjoy your last year in high school. You won't miss it so much when you start college, but you should definitly take advantage of the time you have left.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to apply for scholarships early and to make sure to stay with your studies. I'd also tell myself to become more active within the community and to not allow other people to come in between you and your studies. If your firends cannot understand that you need to study then they truly are not your friends. I'd also tell myself to get a job once you have managed your course load. I'd warn myself that taking on too much of a course load and along with working is the worse thing you could do. And lastly I'd tell myself not to worry about dating. Boys will be there regardless and that you should not worry about them and whether or not you find love. Love will come, but school will not always be there and you need to work as hard as you can to make sure that you do not loose out on getting your education and succeeding in the field you want to be in.

Whenever it comes to live the college life, there are certain responsibilities that you must go through, such as loans, work study, and being able to attend morning classes. Loans are not necessarily a great idea because when you finish college, you have to pay all of the loans back. To avoid that, make sure to talk with your BVR counselor on handling your financial issues in college, or either find scholarships or work during the summer. The most recommended workplace to go is work study because you're working at the college you go to for learning and finding opportunities. I know that not many people are used to wake up in the morning, but it's unavoidable when it comes to work and college. Make sure you either follow a sleep pattern or buy a very loud alarm clock to awake yourself at 6 a.m. of each day that you have the morning class(es).

I would tell myself to give in to my instincts about what I want to achive in school, and where I want to achieve it. I was so hesitant about what I wanted out of life and out of school, that I could barely trust any decisions I did make. I would remind myself that I have good judgement, and that the worst things that will happen will be late nights of homework and not getting enough hours at work. And don't worry about making friends! You will. And they will be good ones.

Never give up. That's the best advice I think anyone could give their former selves. After my first semster at Kent, I dropped out. I took a few years off to "find myself", as so many students tend to do. In the time I took off school, I became a mom. Being a mom and a student is tough work! Thinking back to my senior year, I did not feel college was all that important. If I could see my former self, I would honestly want to smack me! College is very important, especially today which is why I am determined, as a single mother, to attain my degree and better myself for my child.

My senior year of highschool I was a mess when it came to making decisions. I chose to only apply to one school, because that was the school I always said I would attend. I applied late in the year and I had no idea about money or financial aid. I didn't even have a sit down talk with my parents about where I would go; I did it all on my own with no information except for what I heard from others. I also had no idea how campus life was or how I would feel being away from home. If I could go back I would take this deceision much more serious than I did. I would tell myself to sit down with my parents and discuss my options with them at the beginning of senior year. I would also tell myself to make college visits and really think about what school was best for me. I'd tell myself to figure out which school would be less expensive in the long run. I don't regret where I am now, but if I could go back and make some smarter decisions I would.

As a high school senior I would tell myself that college is a big step in life and that it was time to grow up. Reality is coming and it's coming quick, to never stop believing in myself and that what I think is my best could be done better. To always look up and never be too shy or quiet, to ask a question or for help when needed. To go to college with an open mind and open arms of meeting new people and learning new things. To never stop studying even when i feel like i know the the criteria and what I am doing. To never let people tell me that i can't succeed and do my best. To rely on family when times are rough but to never, never give up. I would tell myself to understand and accept people and their differences and no matter what, to be happy with the life that I live because one day college will help me get to where I want to be in life.

Don't let your cultural hardships take over you to the point of depression. I understand the importance of culture and the role it plays in your life, to the point where anything you wear and do could either ruin your family reputation which can never be reformed. Don't allow that fear to take over your life to the point that you only attend school in the mornings, work long hours, and the days off you only spend at home like a prisoner. Your a teenager, enjoy your life, Learn new things, take school seriously don't try to only get by. Attempt to learn more Math, Chemistry, English, etc. it will help you in the long run for college. Don't assume that life will always be like this, living at home with your parents. In our culture you only leave your parents home once you become married, which isn't a bad thing because think of all the positives, no bills and headaches. You can attend college without much worry and trust me you will miss the at home living. Take advantage of this by putting more effort into college and completing your B.S. Degree.

The best advice I could give myself in High School is to not take free education for granted. Once you have to pay for your continued education, you learn just how valuable of a resource High School truly is. If I had the same mentality then that I had now, I would have been more prepared for college level courses which would have fast tracked the process in its entirety. Also, I could have participated in community events, clubs, athletics, and peer networking. Not only would these extra corricular activites increased character, they would have helped me in knowing sooner who I wanted to be. They would have helped in career readiness and even helped me earn more money by having a resume that set me apart from the competition due to containing a plethora of real life experience. Going back to school has ignited senses of organization, discipline, and structure to my personal life, and I only wish I would have done it sooner.

If I could go back in time and talk to my "senior self", I would tell myself to enjoy the last bit of time I had at home and to financially prepare more prior to coming to school. Being in school and away from home now, I miss my siblings more than ever. I have a sister Victoria who is 11 years old, and 2 brothers Aaron and Ashton, ages 3 and 2 respectively. My sister is at a delicate age and I wish I were there with her more the summer after my senior year to help her with the transition into young adulthood. She is blossoming into a beautiful young women, but I want to make sure she is influenced by the positive things in the world as opposed to the negative influences that could potentially corrupt her. Ultimately, I would advise myself to spend more time with my family because once you actually are away from them, you miss their company immensly. I also would advise myself to save more money to prepare coming to school. College is very expensive, and little did I know, I'd need all the financial help I could get.

Caleb,Look you are about to go to Youngstown State University with your friends. You know that photography is what you like to do. You also know that YSU is not where you want to go. You need to go there though. People said that you will not know what you want to do for the rest of your life, you will change majors and maybe even schools. Well I am here to tell you they were right. However you need this to happen to you. If you do not go through the change, then you will not learn a valuable lesson. You have to learn what you do not like. You have to learn what works for you. And most importantly you have to fail because that is the best way to learn. I can tell you that you will eventually find out the path you want your life to go. I am not going to tell you because you need to learn this. I can say you will know what you would like to study and do because you will have a clear vision of the future.Thanks for listening,Your Future Self

If I could back to my high school senior self I would tell my self to prepare and know what you want in life. I would tell her to take classes for studying for the Act and SAT. Apply to different colleges and scholarships. Find a job for the summer and learn how to save money. I would tell my self to work hard in my classes and not to become lazy in my work ethic. I would tell myself to get ready to leave your family and start to live your life. That sometimes God has another plan in your life. I would tell to get ready for college and make sure to talk to teachers and learn how to study. Tell her that you will have new friends and you will keep old friends. Your family will care and will support you and your decision. That is what I would tell myself that its not wrong if you wait a year to get ready for college. And don't worry about what people think about you because at the end of the day this is your journey. That would I tell my High School self.

If i could go back in time to give myself advice about the college life i am experiencing, i would have a very long conversation with myself. I would advise myself not to go for the business field like i first planned because i will end up majoring in French. I would advise myself that college is awsome but i need to keep focusing on my english grammar because there will be plenty of scholarship application that i must write, thus i must develope a stronger vocabulary. I would tell myself to speak with my closest friend, whom i recently lost through drug overdose, to stop using drugs because we would end up being roommates and that he also ends up being my personal english and math tutor. I would tell myself that despite being homeless in the middle of my high school year and sleeping in my car until my freshman year in college, life works out pretty great because i would end up traveling abroad and winning a scholarship due to my work well done. I would tell myself to keep believing because the college i chose is surprisingly amazing due to the one on one counseling.

The thing that I would undoubtely tell myself is even though money isn't everything, it sure does help! I went through high school not lifitng a finger to try to obtain scholarships and save up money for school. Now here I am, consuming my entire time trying to get scholarships for next school year. I am planning to transfer to a new school Fall 2013 that is much more expensive, but it also has my specific major of choice and the chance to fulfill my dream career. However, this can't happen without money. And that is the complete truth. If I was still in high school, I would tell myself that just because a lot of people go to college, doesn't mean it's going to be the easiest thing. Nothing in your life is for certain so you can't just pretend like things will come to you, you have to guarantee it. Like I have heard from many movies and stories, "There's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am."

As a senior at Louisville High, I was on my way to bigger and better things. But now being a sophomore at Kent State University, I look back and notice all of the wasted time and energy spent on things that I now realize would become such a small part of my life. If I could go back in time and talk to my formal self, I would start off by telling her that it's not what I thought it would be. After only a semester at Walsh, I sought a quick transfer to Kent State University. In the end I knew Walsh was not where I was supposed to be, and if my former self could take anything away from me today it would be to immediately go to Kent State, where I ultimately belonged. I would also be sure to tell her that though all the drama and chaos of high school seems so important at the time, in the end the only thing that matters is what you've done, who will be with you through the ups and downs, and how you feel about yourself when you go to sleep at night.

The first thing I would tell myself is to slow down. During my senior year, I was so focused on finding a college quickly that I failed to look at multiple places. Unfortunately, the first college I went to (Walsh University) was not the place for me, which forced me to transfer to Kent. I would also tell myself to not worry about what everyone else around me is doing. During my senior year I was worried about where my friends would be during college and what was going to happen. Now, I realize the importance of doing certain things (such as choosing a college) based off of what I want. In the end, I'm the one who has to be happy with where I am in my life and what I'm doing with it. The best thing I could tell my high school self would be to not worry, because everything works out in the end.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would have told myself to apply for more grants and scholorship, so that paying for school could be more afford able. I would have also told myself to try harder to get better grades so that i could have a better overall grade point average so I could apply for those scholorships and grants that required a 3.0 grade point average or higher. I would have also told myself to take more challanging classes so that way college would be a bit eaiser now.

Overall, I think I made the transition well because I had a brother who went off to college, so I knew exactly what to expect. Looking back, I never really had any problems in my first year of college. However, if I had to go back and give myself advice, I would say, keep yourself open to many different opportunities, and do not limit yourself to what you think you like. College is a time to discover who you are and what you like to do! You may think you hate something, but until you try it, you will never know for sure! Try to be invovled in as many things as possible while not overwhelming yourself too much. Take on a little bit at a time slowly adding in new things. Overall, the ultimate thing would be, HAVE FUN! That will help you have less stress for grades, it will help you relax when doing homework, and it will make your college experience the best possible! Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and let people know who you are! You will get out of you college experience, whatever you put into it!

Work more; you might think you have enough money saved for college, but that's because you haven't factored in the cost of living in a dorm. You're going to feel awful silly when you pay your tuition bill and realize you've got no money left for the next year, then you'll end up spending more time applying for scholarships than you can even imagine. On the bright side, applying for scholarships is a lot less strenuous than farmwork, so don't skimp on applying for lots of scholarships either!