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I would remind myself that the best college for me is not necessarly five hours away-but closer to home. I would not obsess about getting far away from my home town but look at what is best for me. After starting a 2nd semester at Kent I realized that I want to be closer to the things most important in life- my family in friends. That should have been my priority- not on just getting away from the bad memories of high school.

LIVE LIFE!........... Academics is an important part of the college experience, obviously. But so is EXPERIENCING college. As a high school senior, and even now, I've always somewhat shielded myself. I had friends, and yes, I talked to people. But, I've always been afraid. What if they don't like me? What if I don't do it right? What will happen if I DO do it right? Fear kept me trying new things, meeting new people, and made me afraid of success. I truly do regret that I allowed fear to keep me from LIVING. I truly believed that things would just change once I got to college. That all of a sudden a new person would inhabit my body and things would be different. I've come to realize that that same shadow of fear has followed me on campus. This box I've lived in for so long....it's getting a little claustrophobic. Step out Taneisha....BREAK out Taneisha...LIVE LIFE....before this box you inhabit claims it.

Get as much financial aid as possible and don't depend on other people

If I could go back in time I would tell myself that everything is going to be ok, just remember to breathe. Being outgoing and open about who you are will only help you to transition into college. Get involved in extracurricular activities as soon as possible because that is one of the best ways to meet new friends. Make sure to set aside time to study, it is essenital for getting good grades; high school may have been easy but college involves a lot more hard work. And lastly, stay true to who you are. You don't have to drink at parties to be part of the "cool" crowd. You will find friends that accept you for the person you are here and now. Stay strong, stay healthy, and mark sure to call the family every now and again.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to slow down. To look around at how far I made it. That everything I worked so hard to accomplish is almost over, and that a brand new chapter in my life is about to start. I would tell myself that the transition from high school to college is not all that different. Yeah it?s a new school but its not all that scary. You still have classes to go to, and you will meet a lot of new people. Some will stay in your life others will just barely leave their marks in it, but that is ok. You will learn from everyone that you meet. They will help you figure out who you are, you still don?t totally know who you are, but your happy just figuring it out. I would also tell myself to enjoy college and all the experiences it brings with it. Do something crazy with your friends every chance you get, but also stay grounded, and study.

If I could go back in time I would have many things to fill myself in on. I believed that college would be so over bearing and crazy and nothing like high school at all. I thought the teachers would be rude and not helpful in any way. But, I have luckily found out otherwise. College is much like high school with all of its drama and friends. Yes, the work load is much more than before but most are used to this because its the same all through your grades. Also, I learned that the teachers are here to help you in practically everyway they can. Many of my professors have said countless times that they are glad I asked a question or helped someone else with a question. They are also very supportive in sending you to a tutor if they belive it will help. These are all the things I would fill myself in on so it wouldn't be as stressful on my first day of classes. My main point being: Just calm down and stay involved. Don't be afraid to ask questions, everyone has them.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself "don't take time off". I didn't go to college immediately after graduating high school, but if I could go back and prevent myself from making that same decision, I would. Also, I would tell myself to "work harder and apply yourself". As a senior, I got lazy with schoolwork and was just ready to graduate and be done with high school. Had I known that some of the things I carelessly didn't pay attention to in my senior classes were actual core classes that I would need in college and for my major, I would have been more attentive.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, the first thing that i would tell myself is to finish off my senior year in highschool strong. I would tell myself that because it would help in the long run to be a selection to colleges. Secondly, I would tell myself that college life is nothing like highschool. In highschool, the teachers are somewhat there holding your hand. In college, you are on your own. Last but not least, I would tell myself to get all the help that I can possibly recieve.

Going back in time to speak to myself as a high school senior i wouldn't tell myself anything. I don't regret anything that i've done the year and a half i have spent in college. It was all a learning experience and has made me the person I am toay. The mistakes I've made have motivated me to work harder toward my goal of becoming a nurse. I might throw in a little warning like the bricks on the side walk get slippery when it rains, so don't walk on them. Other than that I am proud of the progress I have made.

The most important piece of advice that I would have given myself would be to pick a major and stick with it until the end because there are so many different majors and jobs to choose from. When I was in highschool I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but nothing was set in stone. So once I got in college I started to get confussed about what major to pick and what job would be best for me. Another piece of advice would have been to always be patient, Stay focused on your dream, and never stop believing in yourself.

I would say "Self, you may not like it here but, it gets better and if you do your work and get better grades you will qualify for more scholarships for college." I would tell myself that college is so much better that you have freedoms, the professors don't nag about homework, you will get to go to bed when you want. I would tell myself carpe diem.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, knowing what I know now I'd tell myself to go to Kent State University instead of the University of Findlay. The reason I say this is because the transition to kent was more at ease then the transition from high school to the University of Findlay. Also I'd give the advice to always go to people for help rather it was college work or personal. I say this because during my freshman year at the University of Findlay there wasn't as many problems with my school work, but problems and issues back home in time affected my school work because it was a distraction with the feeling of neglect and sadness because I felt I couldn't talk to anybody or nobody would understand what I felt. The last bit of advice that I'd give myself is to have fun in college and join as many clubs that you can without over stressing myself. College is about having fun and exploring yourself if you don't explore in college the years you spend will past you by.

I would tell myself that school is so important and your future is so important as well. Saving for college early isn't a bad thing at all. The money is a big thing in college and you will need alot of it. Making the transition will be hard to do but you can do it. As a senior in high school now I know I still have to try hard even though I got acceppted. This is an important time in my life and I'm taking it very seriously and doing everything I can to make my 4 years of college great. My future starts now and I need to work harder than every.

I would tell myself to really study and take everything I can from highschool and learn it. Also I would have told myself to study more and learn about better study habits. Studying the proper way and understanding how to take notes and comprehend reading is a very big part of college. I also would tell myself to make sure I am focused 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time. The focus needs to be there because once in college you start adulthood which brings so many responsibilities. This takes great effort and focus on a student. The last thing I would tell myself is to just be myself and please myself. I wish I could have been in school for me, but instead I ended highschool making everything about my parents and money. Your life and what you do with it is the most important thing a highschool student can have. The will to do things for yourself and be happy can have a great impact on a student.

I would tell myself to take more college courses before coming to college.

If i knew as a high school senior how alone you really are when you become a college student and move away from home, I would have appreciated my family, my dogs, my comfy bed with cable tv more. Seriously it has been an unbelievable transition and I am expected to manage so much on my own which was previously handled by my parent when i whined for help. I have to be a student, financial wizard, laundry maven, and computer technician all rolled into one. I cannot believe the level of hijinx in the dorm that I deal with on a daily basis. There is always stuff whizzing by my head in the hallway as I walk to class. It has been an enriching and mature producing process though and my parents are grateful to see how I am gradually standing on my own two feet, relying less on them and more on my own wits to get by in this world. Every high school senior should take a class preparing them to attack college like a business with a good dose of home economics thrown in for life in the dorm!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior their is a few pieces of advice I would give myself. First, I would tell myself to begin practicing how to study and write better, as they are the two academic skills a college student uses the most. Having these skills before getting to college would just make the transition to collegiate expectations would just make it easier on myself . Another piece of advice I would have for myself would be to not decline any opportunity to make friends. Having come to campus with no one I knew, finding friends was paramount to me surviving college. As long as I was staying true to myself and doing the right thing with these new friends the opportunity I took part in would be a positive one.

I have a few things that I would probably like to tell myself as a senior. The first and biggest thing I would say is to get involved early. Although I am involved in many aspects of campus life now, when I was a freshman I didn't really branch out and get into any organizations or clubs. This was a huge mistake for me. I found myself being upset and feeling a little out of place when I was a freshman because I didn't get involved enough. Also I would tell myself to go out and meet more people. I hung out with my friends that went to the same high school as I did and didn't really go out on a limb to meet anyone else. Some of my friends got busy with activities and I was alone some of the time because I didn't get as involved or meet as many people as they did. Not only were they more involved with friends, but faculty members as well, who helped them greatly throughout their college journey. Those are the two biggest pieces of advice I would give to my senior self.

I would tell myself to work harder at my althletics in order to recieve a scholarship or partial scholarship so that I could attend school somewhere else. I would tell myself to fill out more scholarship applications and to go anywhere but Kent State. I would tell myself to make sure I know exactly what I would like to do before I go to college and psychology is not the answer. Time is money and I only have one to spare. I would tell myself to start off by being outgoing and talk to everyone. Go out more and hang out with more people; be a bit more social. I would tell myself to make sure you VISIT the college before you attend it. I would also tell myself to join as many organizations as I can handle and to make sure I stay on my academics and not to slack off. I would tell myself that it is not hard but I am just lazy.

There is a big difference between college and high school. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior I would tell myself to apply for scholarships, work on study habits, and continue to keep up with schoolwork. During my last year in high school, i developed "senioritis" incredibly early. If I could go back, I would tell myself to continue to keep up because it still counts! In college, there is no room for slack; therefore, there is no sense in falling into bad habit. Speaking of falling into bad habit, I would have also told myself to study more. In high school, the information is pretty much handed to you on a review sheet. In college, there is no such thing as a review sheet. Students have to figure out what is on the exams by themselves. I would have told myself to practice going over information early, and reading chapters ahead. Study skills are very important, but my biggest regret was not applying for scholarships my senior year. Money is a big issue in college, and the bills this year were an incredible slap to the face.