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You're going to think you know what it's like to see poverty, but you don't. You are about to enter a suffering city; one of the most segregated ones in the country. Keep your heart open, and force yourself to get invovled in the community-even when the thought terrifies you. Some people will not be friendly, but many will. People just want to see that you care, and volunteering is the way to do it. For some of your classes, they will pick the service site for you, but for some you will be able to pick your own. Choose sites that put you out of your comfort zone. I encourage you to work in all parts of the city; make connections and build relationships. Not only is it fufilling, but it will help you narrow down your major. Embrace the good sites and the bad. So when you walk past those cold faces on Wisconsin Ave., smile at them. Don't look down. Don't act like they don't exist. Just smile and be on you way. Worst case scenario--they don't smile back. At least you're participating in the community.

All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their advance, though they were often in contradiction. I was naive. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which I, and only I, could answer. It took me a long time and much painful past to realize my expectations. I have come to a realization, that I am nobody but myself. Knowing what I know about the college life and making the transition if I could go back and give my self-advice in high school I would say, “Shana do not fear what tomorrow may bring. Live your life and take chances! You will face so many hardships but you will overcome each and every one of them because God has a plan for you! Your heart will always be full of love”. Shana your dreams won’t be broken, goals will be set, your plans are unstoppable, you will give back, and Shana you will find yourself to be a very successful woman. Remember the bible verse John 14 "I won't leave you as orphans. I will come to you."

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the best advice I could give myself is to better manage my expenses. I am currently in my third year of college and receieve no financial aid whatsoever. Although I had a job and saved up a good amount of money, my foolish spending led me to spend it all in one semester of college. I would especially tell myself to not worry about having the newest unused book. Used books have been helpful in so many of my classes and saved me a fortune. I would also stress the importance of focusing more. High school tends to be a careless time and although you may succeed academically, it cannot prepare you for the challenges you face in college. Develop good study habits now, while you have the time and figure out what system works best for you in order to succeed. This is an important skill to learn. In college you need to be able to adapt, no matter the subject, and know what method works best for yourself as an individual. You are the only thing in control of your success.

Knowing what I do now about college life and academics, I would have taken high school classes more seriously and not worried about cliché high school drama. It is a universal truth, whoever said high school was supposed to be the best years of your life probably never experienced college life. “I've learned one thing, to quit worrying about stupid things. You have four years to be irresponsible here, relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time, but you'll remember the time you wasted out with your friends. So stay out late. Spend money you don't have. The work never ends, but college does...” (Tom Petty) Looking back a year ago, I never thought I would be where or who I am now. Four years ago, everyone tried to be something they weren’t. It got to a point where I didn’t even know who I was, so how could I live up to someone I wanted to be, much less who I wasn’t. The fact is, high school is a time you are just beginning to figure out who you are. College is the place where everything comes together.

Work harder. Get a job sooner and one that you can see yourself doing in a year. Ensure it has benefits and pays good. Don't take any classes before 10am or else you'll need to wake up at 5am to catch the bus. Apply for tons of scholarships and financial aid you're gonna need it. Don't take the english class taught by Tyler Kessel he is the hardest teacher you'll ever have. Hangout with our friends more it maybe the last time you see them (for a while anyway). Email transfer counselors for the schools you want to attend because the counselors here won't be of much use. Work out as much as possible between then and now. The freshman 50 is no joke. I'm heavier than i ever was. Work on your study skills they'll get better the more you do it. Get plenty of sleep it will be horrible if you're tired during night classes. Sign up for classes as soon as possible or other people will fill the spot. Check ratemyproffesor.com to organize classes with the best possible proffesors.

College life is difficult to adjust to-- no one can make decisions for you anymore. You have to grow up and take care of yourself. Mom will not be around to take care of you. You will have to work much harder than you did in high school. College classes are not easy. In fact, the work that you put in for an A is the same as a college C. Do not let this discourage you. Thousands of people have gone to college. You will be just fine.

i would tell myself to follow your dreams. i took so long to go for what i wanted and wasted so much time not believing that i could do it. now i have a wonderful university, great advisors and a bright future ahead of me in classical archaeology!

Plan out your four years, like you are, however, remember that nothing is set in stone. Be flexible, take advantage of the myriads of opportunities that will come your way. Break out of your shell early on; you don't want to miss a thing. Academic have been and always will be the most important, however remember to take time for, most importantly, your family and also your friends. You need a support system. Being able to ask for help and guidance is a strength, not a weakness. Get enough sleep, drink less coffe, exercise, and do what you love.

College is very different than high school and you are expected to take on many more responsibilities. You're old enough to take responsibility for you actions and the consequences of those actions. College is very expensive so start saving up early. One of the expenses that sometimes sneaks up on you is the cost for you textbooks. In highschool it seemed as though you were able to be in numerous extracurricular activities along with schoolwork and your social life. However, in college, school work takes up a lot of time, so make sure not to overload yourself with too many commitments, especially first semester. You will need at least two to three hours outside of each class to study the material learned, plus there is a substantial amount of reading and writing. It’s up to you to read and truly understand the material; professors do not care if you can simply regurgitate information. They want to know that you have a complete understanding of the material. College is definitely a change from high school but if you manage your priorities in the right way, the transition will be smooth.

Do the best you can while you are in high schooll so you don't end up like a 31 years freshmen like I am now

Hello high school senior me. I'm the you who decided to major in Nursing at Marquette University. Don't stress yourself too much during this time. Enjoy every bit of it with the people close to you because even though you're only two hours away, you'll miss them a lot. So don't stress too much about not getting into a good university. You're smarter than you think you are, and you're more than capable of overcoming any obstacle that gets in your way. Just put in the extra effort and be confident; believe in yourself. So do not stress too much about that, but there is one thing you need to worry about and start working on now. Choosing Marquette University will cause you to be in debt, lots of debt. Now, don't start looking for other universities now. Marquette is a great school for you. Instead, go look for lots of scholarships. Yes, I know, it gets annoying when parents and counselors constantly tell you to look. I've been there, but as the future you, I advise you to look and apply to as many as possible. Just give it try.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself a lot! Knowing what the college process is like, I would have definately told my high school self to start applying to colleges and scholarships in August of 2013. I would alos prepare myself by telling my high school self to be more on top of myself about my work. I wouldn't wait until the last minute to complete my work to turn it in. I would also study a lot more and pay more attention on the placement tests that determine what level of college classes I can take. I would definately prepare myself for the future.

Get more involved in the begining and do internships in your field. You quickly learn that the connections you make both personal and professional are essential for success post graduation. Also, build a connection with professors because when it comes time to get letters of recommendation, those connectios would come in handy. Finally, make the most of every aspect of college life. When they say it goes by quickly the mean it. Enjoy every experience, make mistakes, do something crazy, take a trip. Once senior year comes is when you are truly starting to become and adult, and that is stressful. Have fun while you don't have any real responsibility other than to learn.

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to apply or scholarships. There are so many scholarships available to undergraduate students that will help to releive the financial burden on midle class students. I would also tell myself to make sure that I complete an internship before I graduate. It is important, post-graduation, that you have some sort of experience that makes you more favorable to employers. I would also tell myself to pick a major I like, not one that sounds good. You never know where you will end up in life, but you can't go wrong with a degree you like. Finally, I would tell myself to not allow being a commuter student to be an obstacle. Socialize as much as possible early on so that you can build riendships and assimilate to the campus.

The advice I would give myself is don't think college is that much of a step up in difficulty. It is tougher than anything you can imagine compared to what you had to go through in high school. The closest thing were all of ther AP courses you took and even to some degree those can't compare. The independency you've been asking for for a while is waiting for you, and it is not going to give you a free pass. No one is going to be there looking over your shoulder to make sure you are doing everything you NEED to be doing. And no one is going to feel sorry for you if you start to get behind in your work. Step up and take it on with a work ethic you are definately capable of achiving and you'll be just fine. Also choose the right freinds, the right friends can make all the difference in your college life. Associate yourself with lazy no-bodys, and sure enough you'll become a lazy no-body.

Dear Tyler, College is an experience and an investment. It is an investment in yourself, an investment that allows yourself to grow and to discover what life means to you. I know right now that you believe you are in your prime, that you own the world, that you have conquered all intellectual and physical struggles and the burdens of being under the care of your parents. I know that you are satisfied with your intellectual abilities and past endeavors, but college is just your starting point. It is important to be open-minded and wide-eyed because a great amount of opportunites surround you and sometimes they will be under your nose and others will be more than a reach. Mom and Dad may stress academics, but don't get me wrong, that is important, but finding a group of people that support you is just as important. They become your strength and common place, and being comfortable in your own skin is the foundation for future success. College is made up of experiences, both good and bad. It is your choice on how you will use those experiences to develop into the woman I know you can be.

Before applying for colleges, investigate the tuition further and the other expenses that come with the education.

I would tell myself to stay focused. Social life will come, and you'll have to take it for what it's worth, but that school comes first. Try not to get burnt out, and try not to let outside life affect your grades because one slip and your world could change. Never let yourself get too down about grades but definitely don't think they'll come easily because college is not high school, it is something you must try at to succeed.

If I could go back in time and give advice to my high school senior self, I would tell myself that the medical field is not for me. When I was in high school I was very convinced that I wanted to be a part of the medical field (surgeon, to be precise). However, after a semester of college, I now know that I want to be a teacher. I would tell my high school senior self to take education-specific courses. It would have saved me an incredible amount of time and effort, since I ended up taking some medical field-related classes during my first semester of college. I'm still kicking myself about takign some of the courses that I took. But, it's all part of the experience, I suppose.

My advice to my high school self would be to not worry so much about the transition to college. There's no reason to worry about things that you can't change, it's just a waste of time. Focus on the present becuase your time at high school is limited, so enjoy it while you're there; and then focus on college when the time comes.