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The first advice I would give myself during my senior year in high school is to not take the psychology class at the local community college as I will change my major from Psychology to Human Resource Management. Instead, I should take a course pertaining to Human Resource. In addition, I would tell myself to not sign the housing contract until I am sure that I will be living on-campus because although the college kept mailing me the contract and telling me to sign it, the action is not necessary. By not signing, it would save the trouble of trying to terminate the contract. Finally, the last advice would be to introduce myself to fellow classmates,not be shy, and enjoy myself as other students are looking to make friends and have a good time too but are afraid to make the initial move. If I had this knowledge with me in the beginnning, the transition to college life would have been much smoother.

The advice that I would give myself as a high school senior was to save money for college. I had a job and I did not save anything at all and wasted my money on material things when I should of saved it all for for books and tuition. Another thing was to pay attention in my math class as a senior since the math in college is the same. I never paid attention in math and now I regret that because I dont no the things I should no. The last thing is to be prepared for all of my assignments no matter what because I was a lazy person and I had horrible study habits. So I should of forced myself to study in high school that way it would not be so hard for me now. Since I'm in college , I learned from my mistakes and now I want to give my all in every class because failure is not an option for me.

As a high school senior, many of us did not pay much attention to our future because we were too caught up in the moment of being "almost done with school." Looking back, I wouldn't change much because I did have fun, while still managing to mantain good grades. However, I did not think much about difficult it is to afford college. These days college costs a ridiculous amount of money. If I could go back, I would apply for more scholarships and perhaps get my CNA so I could get a better paying job. Also, I think I would have tried to meet more people from around where I lived who were going to MSU so that I would have more friends coming in. I would also tell myself to go in blind because this whole arranged roomate thing hasn't really worked out like I thought it would. Other than that, I have had a pretty good transition with a few minor bumps. I've managed to pull off good grades, but this semester, I need to get out and meet more people and have a good time.

I was one of those students who came to college and knew how to study, which is great. But, because of my knack for studying, I was wrapped up in trying to be perfect in high school. I may have gotten to be the Valedictorian, but I don't have nearly as many memories as a lot of my friends have from high school. I would study for hours every night so that I would reach my academic goals. I would skip get-togethers with friends, high school sports games, and weekend trips. This pattern of behavior carried into college and I found myself studying while my new friends were out having fun. I have learned to have a little more fun after being here a couple years, but if I could go back to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to have a little more fun, because in college you don't have as much time to have fun and goof around like you could in high school. I don't regret the successes I have had, but I do regret the sacrifices I made to earn those successes.

Remember that you are in college; work hard, but save a little time for fun. Feel free to get help if you don't understand something; chances are, you are not alone. Get together with other students from your classes; studying with others reinforces good work ethic. Plan ahead-anything can happen to cause you to miss out on being your best. Enjoy yourself and choose to grow.

If I was given the opportunity to go back and start my college education over again, I would tell myself to dual enroll in college for my senior year of highschool. I would also tell myself to take more credits, more specifically, more essential credits. Also I would tell my former self to get more involved in extra curricular activities, such as student government and sports. I would also tell him to apply to more colleges, apply for more scholarships and be generally all around more active in his search for higher education. In the end however, I can't say that I regret the path I've chosen. The place I'm at right now is not that bad, by many it would be considered pretty great actually. That's not to say I don't live with regrets about certain decisions, but all around I'm happy with the place the path I've taken has led me to.

There's a few things I would go back and tell myself. First suck it up and apply for scholarships, it doesn't take that long and getting loans is going to be hard and may not actually happen. Also you don't have to repay scholarships which will be beneficial when you graduate due to the job market. Second you make a decent amount of money at your job, save some of it and learn how to make a budget. Third, going to community college for 2 years will be the best decision you can ever make, it'll give you an easier time transitioning and you will have some fantastic teachers who will be more than willing to make sure you succeed. Finally where you go to school doesn't matter; work hard, make good connections, and get one or two good internships. These 3 things will help you succeed once you graduate, not the parties you attended or your football team.

My high school did not offer enough college courses. I would try to take more college courses somewhere else to be more prepared in some areas in college. I would also tell myself to think harder about attending a college so far from home. I get home sick some times. It has helped me grow as a person and student to have to be able to figure out things out on my own.

Rewinding back to my senior year of high school, I would simply slip myself a jumbo sticky note, " Live life as if your hair were on fire, without a fear of getting burned, turning each daily occurance into an opportunity. No Expectations! Things will never go as planned, that is the ultimate plan. Even when things go terribly wrong, recognize those times as "Ultimate Lessons" needed to become the aware, intelligent women that you are meant to be. Do your best, don't even relinquish for a second when you want to take a break. You will be receiving your college diploma faster than you can say, "I got excepted!". Study abroad as often as possible, global views are needed in every field, for how else could we as humans collectively advance. Meet new people, join school groups and organizations, leave your mark and help people as much as you would like to be helped. Last but not least, remember that God has impregnated you with a gift and you must go to any lengths to give birth to it.

I wish I could tell myself to slow down and enjoy high school life. Life just gets harder as it goes on. School work gets harder in college. Relationship problems get worse the older you are. I just wanted to get out of high school and move one. I dont thinki ever got to really enjoy it. I made alot of wrong decision in friends and activities. I think if I would have slowed down i would have realized it sooner. I also wish I would be able to tell myself to explore as many options as possible. I am happy with all of my choices this far I just wish I would have explored as many college and major options as possible.

The undergraduate experience is more of an extention of high school as most careers now require that individuals complete a graduate degree to reach any level of proficiency or authority. With this in mind, it is helpful to consider both your undergraduate and graduate school plans and whether you will work in between these degrees or whether you will attempt to complete them in succession. Having decided on an initial plan, use university ratings guides as a point of departure but don't get too hung up on the numbers. Visit each institution you are considering attending and meet with an advisor to discern how flexible and helpful they will be academically and financially. They won't be more flexible once you have paid your tuition. You are the customer! Make a list of all the experiences you want to have at college and rank them. Then, make a chart for each school and their expected rankings for each experience. Highlight each school's chart using green, yellow or red for each experience based on your own internal ranking and scale. The "greenest" chart is your best school choice. Be open to new experiences and enjoy the journey! Have fun!

If I could go back and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get more involved in school activities. I am a rather quiet, shy person, and I never really joined any clubs in high school. As a result, I never really learned how to branch out on my own and make friends quickly and easily. I even sometimes feel uncomfortable when I'm with a large group of people. I'm getting better, due partly to the friendly atmosphere here at Michigan State University. However, I feel that had I been more involved in clubs and organizations in high school, I would have been more willing to get involved sooner here at MSU, thus making my transition to college life much easier.

I would tell myself to make a greater effort to be envolved with new people. I struggled with depression and a strong feelign of isolation my freshman year that was partially due to my own unwillingness to meet new people. Of the few new people I did meet, one became one of my closest friends for the last several years and others provided me with valuable insight into other cultures, the way women's minds work (something I learned a bit about from a few female friends) and the mistakes we make by judging people based on first impression. I also would tell myself to take school more seriously and to try harder in Spanish classes.

If I were to go back to myself as a high school student I would tell myself that what is coming is not easy. It is all about the now. This means I should do things right away and never procrastinate. I would tell myself that if I wanted to succeed I would need to find help. You are not going to be able to skate by on your own anymore. I would advise myself to meet the professors. Classes seem easier when you know where the person teaching them is coming from. The most important thing to remember is to never doubt yourself. The only way you can succeed is if you try and even if you fail try again, but change what you did in preperation. Never stop, power through all the work and you will do wonderfully.

If I could go back in time for my senior year knowing what I know now, I would first tell myself that everything will be alright. With knowing the college that I am going to attend, I need to work harder on my grades. My major should be Business Management instead Early Childhood Education, this is because I would save myself the bit of trouble of changing majors. I would also tell myself that school does not get any easier so listen to everyone who is encouraging me and giving advice as well as just setting goals and acheiving them. I should not worry about empressing anyone, because in the end I am the only person whose opinion should matter, and with school, I would see that making good grades with hard work is really the reward in iteself. So, just keep calm and let it happen. I know now that I am smart enough to do it, I would tell myself then that people try to tell you different, but do not listen.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to relax and be patient. I spent the beginning months of my first semester of college freaking out that I need to be studying every second of my life. I realized I could study and take time to have fun and enjoy myself. I also assumed when I first came to college that I would immediately make new friends. I was beating myself up thinking I was lame and boring. Fortunately, I learned it takes time for everyone to adjust and to branch out and make new friends.

There are two pieces of advice that I would give to my high school self, and although they might seem contradictory, they are nonetheless both very true. First, the serious stuff: apply for more scholarships. College is not cheap, and schools are not as generous with financial aid as they claim to be in brochures. It's going to be hard enough adjusting to college classes (you can do it, don't worry!) and living on your own for the first time- money is the last thing you should be worrying about. It seems like a pain now, but tuition, housing, and that unlimited meal plan aren't going to pay for themselves. Spending a few hours each week filling out scholarship applications is much easier than working at minimum wage in the cafeteria- I've done both. Secondly: enjoy yourself a little more. This is your last year to be a kid (even though I know you think you're an adult already, you have a lot to learn). Don't be so concerned with picking the right major- you're just going to change it anyway. Don't stress out so much, have a little fun.

If I could talk to myslef as a high school senior i would tell myself to enjoy the last year more. As a senior in high school i took all the hardest class my school offered. I found out that i didn't need to do so. I know that taking the harder classes would help my study habits but I missed out on a lot of things. I really do wish to go back and tell myself these things as well as warn myself at the events that would happen to me while away from home.

As summer faded away, I woke up every morning feeling increasingly tense. In such a short time, I would be leaving my hometown, my family, my friends, my security, and my comfort zone for a huge, largely unfamiliar campus that I had only visited once. I had vague memories of gigantic brick buildings where I would eat, sleep, study, and live, surrounded by strangers. I was sure my life would shortly be miserable. What I wish I had realized sooner was the vast amount of opportunities before me. Everything I had never had a chance to do (practice French with others, climb rock walls, learn to ballroom dance, work with community members to achieve common goals) was possible, and if I had known, I would have felt nothing but excitement. Now, I wish I could tell my apprehensive teenage self that this was my chance to explore, that this was the real-life adventure I'd always wanted. I also would have benefited greatly from knowing that I would be so far from alone. My classes were small and full of both tentative and courageous freshmen, and many of the strangers who surrounded me would soon be my good friends.

To High School Senior Me, The transition from a simple, Sourthern town to a bustling urban Midwestern city will not be an easy one to make. Also, the stress of making friends all over again, the headaches over finding out how to pay college tuition, and the excitement of selecting classes that are atuned to your interests will soon overwhelm you. However, instead of straying away from new relationships, constantly worrying about finances and inundating yourself with all the tough classes straight away, I want you to step back and see why college will be the best four years of your life. I encourage you to take a balanced courseload the first semester, go out on the town and build relationships (even if it means looking "uncool" at times), and have the confidence in yourself and your abilities to know everything will work out for the best if you put in your best effort. Although the new world that awaits you "out there" seems frightening and vague, hold onto the determination and ambition that got you the acceptance letter in the first place! Most of all, have fun, stay motivated, and believe in yourself.