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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to relax. I would tell myself that college is a huge adjustment that takes hard work and dedication to successfully acheive. However, I would remind myself that worrying and stressing is just a strain put on the mind that could otherwise be used to think and acccoplish something of more importance. I would tell myself that time management will be key in college and is something I should put a great deal of thought into. I would tell myself that college is a life experience based around academics, but that there is so much more to learn other than what is taught in class. I would tell myself that college is a once of a lifetime chance to take all the opportunities given and in turn take away something valuable from each one. In saying all this, I would go back to my first point, relax. College may seem like a whirlwind, but by staying calm and controlled you can tackle anything thrown your way.

Don't make excuses for not getting your work done when things aren't going according to plan. Push through the stress and anxiety, and focus on school work first. It's difficult to find a group you fit in with at first, however don't let that get you down. Everyone struggles to find friends. You will eventually have a stable social life. Don't let that be your main goal of college. Put your needs and career goals first. Financial aid isn't easy to come by, so don't take it for granted. Always seek advice from professors, parents, friends, etc. They are more than willing ot help you. If you're struggling, let someone know. Work hard, put yourself first, and don't make excuses. People will respect you more if you do these things, and everything else will fall into place.

I would advise myself that LVC is a very small school and is about 2 hours away from home. I would also adivse myself of the cost to attend this college. I would want to tell myself to make sure the cost of the school does not outweigh the cost of my future career. I would advise myself I could attend any state school for a fraction of the cost and still obtain the same degree.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I wouldn't tell myself much. I believe I chose the right path and transitioned into college life smoothly. However, I would tell my high school senior self to apply for as many scholarships as possible. There are tons out there and a little here and a little there adds up. Just a little extra money is out there to help my college self pay for books so my parents don't have to, considering that they have 3 other kids they have to send to college after me. Oh and one other thing I would tell myself is that when your college professor emphasizes something in the book make sure that I read it!!!

If I was to travel back in time, I would tell myself three simple things. Stay focused. Study hard. Have fun.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a lot to say. I would start by telling myself to keep trying my hardest; "seniorist" gets the best of us all but it is important to keep doing your best until you graduate. It is just as important to keep driving yourself towards your goals if you want to succeed. Along with this advice I would remind myself to keep setting small acheivable goals that lead to my ultimate life goals. This method helps to keep you on track. I would also advise myself to apply to every single scholarship that I could find and to make sure the applications were perfect. College is expensive! I would tell myself to practice time management, procrastinating is the easiest way to get behind in your classes not only in high school but even more in college. College can be stressful but if you learn to properly regulate your time it goes a lot easier. Lastly I would tell myself to relax and prepare over the summer, for the great new experience that lay ahead.

If you are not sure about leaving home yet to live on a college campus, try commuting to a college first. Apply for scholarships a long time before you leave. Try to look for places where you can get used textbooks, they are very expensive to buy new. Get involved in college clubs and activities, it gives you a chance to meet a lot of new people.

While the transition from high school to college may seem mainly as a transition from living at home to living on your own, it also causes you to change a lot as a person. Staying strong and confident is key, the changes that occur with classes, friends, and family can cause a lot of stress and can affect your grades and attitude about life. You become a stronger person, as well as finding out your strengths and weaknesses. Another important piece of advice is to not change to fit in, college is not about popularity or socializing, in the end it's about getting a good education and degree that will help you later in the career field.

I think the number one thing I learned at college so far is how to effecively communicate. Communication is so important and many of the people in my generation don't know how to effecively communicate. It is going to set me and my fellow classmates apart when we graduate and look for jobs.

The school taught me a lot about the subjects I took as well as how to learn, research and collaborate with my peers.