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I would tell my self not to be closed minded, as I was in highschool I meet great friends in college from chinneses to black and anywhere in between. I had the best time of my life my first semester of college at Kent State and ill do anything to go back. Kent State helped me realize how great people are no matter what they look like or how they speak and being in highschool I would of ever thought that.

If I could talk to my old self I would tell myself to choose the school that has a variety of majors. Majority of college student's change their major at least once, I was one of these students. I would tell myself to give Kent State a second chance to to be willing to step out of my comfort zone. I would tell old Carolyn that things are going to be challenging and the classes are way different the high school and community college. There will be time when the stress gets to you, but know that it gets better. Carolyn, I would say, you need to stop being afraid of what others will think of you because their opinions don't matter, their judgments don't matter, so try things you never thought you would. Be spontaneous and stop worrying about th future because its only preventing you from living you life today. There are some many activities and interest clubs on campus, don't join them all your first semester, rather try a few and make new friends, because you only have today garentteed, tomorrow is a mystery that isn't a concern.

If I could, I would tell my past self exactly this: first off, you need to work hard. Books, classes, the dorm, the laptop, and Adobe Cloud cost money. I know that our job sucks, but having enough money to pay for a full year is just one less thing to worry about if it's taken care of, so suck it up and work more hours over the summer. Secondly, there will be a lot more free time tha expected, so spend it wisely. Put more effort into and spend more of your time on VCD projects. Take advantage of the ability to make appoitments with your professors because thatone-on-one setting with them is the most valuable use of your time. Don't forget time management, it's the key to balancing everything out. And finally, make friends. Friends are important in the transition from home life to college life. It is important to have people around you that make you feel comfortable and help make the transition smoother. You're going to be a communications major, put that skill to use. Swollow your anxiety and talk to people, it will really help out later on.

To go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd give myself advice like get invovled! There are so many wonderful groups and clubs to make friends and learn to be more successful. I'd also tell myself not to worry about finding a job. There are so many opportunities on and off campus that will work around your schedule to help you succeed in finding a job. I'd also tell myself not to be afraid to make friends. There are so many different kinds of people on campus, it's hard not to find someone you'll have something in common with. And the University provides welcome back events to help you make friends. They're not as lame as they sound. You'll meet yourbest friends there!

If i could go back in time and give my high school self advice about the transition into new ventures I would tell my self two things: 1. to put myself out there to do things I enjoy and meet new people and 2. Take time to fill out scholarships because although they may be time consuming they are extremely helpful.

Go to college right from high school. I waited and have regretted it. There was always another life event that kept me from fulfilling my goal. Money, marriage, children, aging parents, jobs etc. I am finally completing my education at 46 years old. Don't put off getting your education. Do it while you are young and life is easier! Don't let anyone or anything stop you or get in your way!

I would remind my former self that I have more potential than I think I do but in order to access it I will need to open my mind to new experiences and ideas. I would also remind myself to focus on what my heart feels is right so that I can be assertive in the way I present myself and my ideas. I think I would also encourage the former me to relax at times and take things as they come because change is an integral aspect of life.

I would tell myself to buckle down. During my senior year I received good grades, but I could have done better, and focused harder on my school work. I was told my sophomore year of high school to start filling out scholarships and maintain a 3.5 GPA. Even though I received one scholarship and have received a 3.5GPA at least once in my high school career. I didn't take it seriously. I hung with my boyfriend, friends and decided to do the bare minimum. I would slap myself in the face and explain to me about the struggles that I will be facing and this is not the time to slack. I would also have told myself to ask for help the more the merrier, because that would have really saved me a lot of time and disappointments. I would most of all encourage myself to start at a two year college and save up money for an car and an apartment to decrease the cost of living. Lastly I would tell myself that I can make it and overcome these obstacles that are in my way.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school there would be many things I would tell myself. First, I would tell myself to not be nervous. Before starting college I was so nervous about the transition and how people would see me as a person. The college I attend is a judgment free zone at all times no matter if it regards clothing, race, sexuality, or personal interest. Second, I would tell myself to not underestimate my classes, and not all teachers teach the same way. My first semester of college I treated my classes how I did in high school. After my first tests I realized how much I needed to apply myself and that I needed to take advantages of the resource my college provided for me. Lastly, I would say it is never too early to think about the future. When I was in high school I thought I had all this time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, but the reality is, is that every day we get closer and closer to who we want to be in life and there is no time to waste.

If I were able to go back in time to give my high school self advice, the first thing I would say is make more mistakes. Upon going to college, I made a lot of mistaktes for the first time, and it was hard. In high school, I always played it safe. I knew almost the entire faculty and staff, so I had a fail-safe if anything went wrong. In college, you do not get to know professors like you did your high school teachers. The chances of becoming good friends with staff in any of the offices, is slim-to-none. If you make a mistake, you are left to deal with it like an adult. If I met my past self, it would be a very short conversation. All I would need to say is, "Make more mistakes." My past self would know what I meant. High school is like the shallow end of a pool, college is like the deep end. It is better to learn how to swim in the shallow end of a pool, rather than the deep end.

If I could go back, I would love to tell myself to work harder my freshman year. I would tell myself not to be fooled by the parties and new friends. It is all great fun, but can through you off track if youre not carful. I would also tell myself to "GO TO CLASS". I am much more focused on school now and rarely ever miss class, but my first semester here was a difficult transition at first to so much freedom. I would also like to tell tell my former self to take care of myself; eating healthy and going to the gym are very important for taking care of yourself. Finally, I would have told myself to start applying for scholorships much sooner, the weight of your debt starts to hit you sooner than expected.

Start brushing up on some basic skills early, like resume building, personal finance skills, and organizational skills. College can be fun, but you also have to put in work to make sure that those fun times aren't only in college. People always say that college years are the best years of your life. And I agree with that, but that doesn't mean you can't be proactive so that your college years aren't the ONLY best years of your life. While it is important to have fun in collge you can't let the college life take over your entire life. Make sure you have a way of keeping your priorities straight. You will have a lot of responsibilities in college and you have to make sure you know what is most important and what can wait. If you remember anything remember this: You have your entire life ahead of you, make sure you prepare for all of that.

First and foremost, I would advise myself to pick a different roommate. I went into college with the idea that rooming with someone who I was friends with, yet made decisions that I did not like nor support, was a good idea. Like I should have realized, it was a disaster. I felt as though I had no personal space, and the person was extremely different than he was in high school. I was kept up late and night because he would come in drunk after going to a party, and I was trying to sleep after exhausting myself with my homework. Secondly, I would have told myself to change my major. I originally started as a chemistry major and changed midway through to journalism. It is my dream to be a journalist for ESPN, but I did not see it as attainable at the time. Now, however, after learning all that I have, I know that that dream is a possible reality, and I should have taken that route in the first place.

If I could go talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself that change is a good thing. Change allows our lives to be more fun and different and going off to college allows us to become who we really want to be as an adult. You will make mistakes in college and not always do the right thing but learning from those mistakes is what makes you that all around great person. I would also tell myself to get involved and meet new people, college is a great place for a fresh start or a new beginning as many might say. Try something different, you may not be interested in Greek Life but maybe go to a meeting and see if you could see yourself a part of who they are. All in all, be yourself, study hard, and have fun along the ride.

After going through my first year and a half at Kent State University, I regret to say I secluded myself from all the activities that allowed me to socialize. Even though there were plenty of activities available to me. Being a strong introvert, I'm relatively shy when it comes to meeting people, so with this in mind, if i could tell me high school self any advice. I would tell myself over and over again to break out of my shell and meet new people. There's plenty of opportunities to meet new people, and not only will branching out from your original friends give you more of a social network, but it will also give you more relations that could help you out later in life when looking for a job to start your career.

The advice I would give myself if I could go back in time would be to read the textbook before each lecture and to use it again while studying for my exams. Many people had given me this advice before I started school and unfortunatly I did not take their advice. About half way through my freshman year I started to read the text book and I realized how much better I could have done if I would have started earlier. I would also tell myself to meet a lot of friends in each of my classes because they are very useful when studying for exams and also a great way to get notes when I miss class.

Looking back at my high school self I would prepare myself for the amount of course work that is going to be expected of me. Seeing that teachers want their assignments done at a certain time and no later than that, scheduling is important in order to accomplish tasks. I would tell myself to have a planner where I can write down all assignments and when they are due. Organization is a huge part of being able to manage my time in college. If that means writing down a daily schedule of when my classes are, when to eat, work out and study, then I think that would help control my days and assignment completion in a good amount of time. I love college so far and wish that I could have prepared myself for better organization skills when it comes to the amount of coursework that is assigned to me.

I would tell myself to stop being afraid of who I am and freely express myself. Cut ties with toxic people and don't fear the opinions of those who condescend. Instead of focusing on the present, and being stuck in it, focus on what's coming in the future. And don't try to carry your high school identity in to college, and get involved early on.

Coming out of high school I had no study skills and thought sports were the most important thing in my life. I would tell my self as a college student to get a job and study much harder than before. Put your social life in the backseat and make schoolwork one of your top priority. Entering college there are so many options to do other tan study and you must make the right decision to further your education. Go to office hours and tutoring at the library and make sure you know that you will not be given a grade like what happened in high school. College professors are brutally honest but are only that way because they want to help you.

If I could go back in time as my high school senior self I would tell myself to complete more post-secondary classes so that it would be easier to focus on my fashion classes and be eligible to graduate earlier. If you get all of your core classes out the way you would not have to worry about your grades suffering in those classes because of the demanding workload of your fashion classes. I would also tell myself to not be roommates with my best friend so that our relationship would not have ended in a weird way and to choose random roommates so I could experience different friendships and cultural experiences. I would also tell myself to try and attend church every or every other Sunday so that I could have one day to clear my mind and relieve stress so I would have not been so depressed my first year of college. I would also tell myself that eating is essential and not to skip on meals and take care of my body better especially because I was already sick. If I could go back I would give myself this type of advice.