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When you decide on what you want to go to school for... remember that you are doing this for you. Not any job or career, you are doing this because you want to have knowledge in your field. Look at the statistics that state how many people actually use their degree in their career, not an overwhelming majority. You need to find what you are driven in and study it! And never forget that there are things that one cannot learn in school, always read between the lines and you will have real knowledge and understanding. Give every assignment your undivided attention when you are working on it. And make sure to do a little work each day, "A little work each day makes the job go away."

That job you were so excited to get? Don't be so excited. Your going to love it at first, but then your going to get extra mad at your bosses and a few of your coworkers. But hang in there; the money is good. Do not procrastinate; your going to have very little homework, but you need to get it knocked out immediately.

I had an easier transition than most into college, and I would tell my past self that I was doing a great job. I would, however, advise myself to branch out and talk to more people. Friends are one of the greatest things about college, and if I had reached out to more people, I would probably have had a better experience.

It's easy; college is what you make it. Meet as many people as you can because everyone will add something different to your life. Study hard for your exams, don't procrastinate (too much!), and go to class. It all sounds simple, but on cold winter days when you just don't want to get out of bed and your professor doesn't take attendance, trust me, it will take some extra motivation. Don't turn down any opportunities for a good time; the most important thing about college is having fun and balancing your studies at the same time, but again, it's what you make it. You don't want to be holed up in your room by yourself all the time while your friends are out having a good time - go, and create irreplaceable memories!

Well, after I slapped myself in the face I would start off by saying, ?you really should listen to what your teacher is telling you. Rather than sleeping, texting, forging your mother?s signature and whatever else you do 98 percent of the time. Also, I urge you to utilize the AP classes for your senior year instead of gym or woodshop. I might suggest that you look into duel enrolling, study for the A.C.T, and don't go out the night before. Practice note taking, organization, writing skills, people skills, and public speaking. Also start reading, it doesn't have to be boring books it can be Harry Potter, but the more you read the easier you comprehend and there is a lot of reading in college. It wouldn't be a bad idea for you to job shadow a wide variety of careers, so you have a better idea of what you might like to pursue before you start college. Visit all the colleges that interest you and ask a lot of questions while doing so. Oh, before I forget, quit arguing with the teachers, they could serve as a reference someday, treat them with respect. "

I would tell myself to look very carefully on the Advanced Placement courses I enrolled in. Those courses can make a lot of difference financially when it comes to college credits, but there is no point in taking the AP tests if I am not going to do well enough on them to recieve credit. I would also advise myself to take basic science classes in order to prepare myself for college-level science. I think it would be great to tell myself not to take high school so seriously, and to enjoy it more. Do not worry about losing your friends as you transition into college, they will stay around and you will have many more to add to the list! Remember to volunteer and get experience in your career-path, the more the better! Most importantly, don't worry! You will be fine.

I would tell myself back then to be more responsible with my money, have better study skills,always work harder then you can, and learn good time management skills.

Senior year in high school was a memory that I will never forget. I had both wonderful time and struggle time during senior year. There were so many things that I accomplished very well and so many thing that I did not do so well that still have impact me these days. If I have an opportunity to go back in time, I would give myself a big advice to study SAT and TOEFL harder so I can get in a better college. It is not that I do not like to staying in Michigan State, but I want to prove to myself and my parent that I can do so much better than what I already did. Moreover, I should have said to myself that do not stress out over the rejection letter from my top list college, go do something that I want to do during high school year (ex. party, sports, activities) because I when I get into college I might not have fun time like this anymore.

If I could go back I would tell myself to take all the hardest classes I could in high school to prepare me for Michigan State. Also I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships even if I think i am only going to a community college because you might end up somewhere big after all your hard work in that institution pays off

Study hard -- the work habits you are developing will be important in college. Besides, if you develop doog academic habits now, it will leave you more time for fun and new friends. Be open to change and don't judge others. You may find a friend or an interest or an important resource in an unexpected place. Don't be afraid to ask for help -- it's all around you, and by using the resources available to you, you can ensure that you have the best senior year -- and get ready for the best college experience -- EVER!

Fill out lots of scholarship applications even if you dont think you will get any of them. Live on campus for at least one year, it is an experiance you will never forget and you will learn a lot about yourself. Connect with your professors they will help you many times throuhout your life. Make friends, take time to get involved. You will make friends that you will keep forever. Work hard your freshman year things will be much easier your junior and senior year. Take all the basic required classes you can while you are trying to decide what you want to do. Get a part time job on campus realted to your major, you will make connections that will help you tremendously. Get to know upper classmen or graduate students, they can help you with school work and choosing a career or job. They could also be your boss someday! Enjoy college it is a unique time in your life that you will never get again, meet new people, learn as much as you can, and have fun. Everyone is excited to finish but take your time and enjoy it!!

I am very happy with where I am now, so I would tell myself to do everything exactly the same. Perhaps, I would also tell myself to not worry so much about U of M

As a high school senior, I thought that, since my close friends were also going to the same university that I would always have them to lean on. However, I soon found out that we all developed our own identities and lives outside of the small town we went to high school in. If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not only hold on to my friends from high school, but to branch out and make new friends. If there was one thing I learned at Michigan State that changed my life, and outlook on life, is that you have to be confident in yourself and be willing to put yourself out there to be the best you can be. My main words of advice: Make new friends, and get involved. You will meet some of the most wonderful and interesting people, and make some really great lifelong friends.

I would advice myself to not be afraid to step out of my comfort zone. Make as many friends as possible and not judge people before getting to know them. Be open and welcoming and don't be afraid to be different. And absolutely do not date someone your freshmen year. Wait. If you make a mistake, don't regret it. Know what you're doing and what you're getting into and make a mature, sensible decision. Be honst with yourself and with others. It is all about being who you are. Explore and accept. Learn. Be outgoing but prioritize your life. Time will teach. Don't be afraid to try new things. Life is about experiments. Get out there and do what you need to do. Survive.

I would tell myself to explore more in high school, college allows you to explore, but you are paying more for it. Knowing what you want to be when you are older is not the goal of high school, but having a relative idea would put you into a better path in college. It will take the unecessary classes out of the way, if you already know you do not want to go into a specific field, you will not pay mone to discover you do not like a certain topic.

Make sure that you take the classes that are required, and remember to be motivated in them. The other classes that you are interested in are important also so you must find ways to attend them as well. Do Not be afraid to exploit the university as they will be exploiting you. Just be yourself, that is the simplest way to being happy and joyous when life gets hard and tedious. Keep up with schoolwork andfund a part time job right away so you can make rent and have extra spending money. But all-in-all make sure that you protect your heart, many people will try to steal it from you.

I would say take more Avanced Placement Classes. The ones I did take helped me out a lot. I would also say keep better study habits. In high school, I never had to study because everything came easy. But now, I stay 23 hours a week.

Don't just join everything; join one or two meaningful organizations and really further their causes. Become an officer right away. Make a budget and actually stick to it. Spend time getting to know professors -- letters of recommendation are much more meaningful that way.

Get over yourself. I came from a small high school, so it was easy to be smart - I was the proverbial "big fish in the little pond." The transition to MSU was very humbling. Being a music major, especially, hit me pretty hard. I was one of the best trumpet players in the county as a high school-er, but when I started attending studio class at MSU I quickly fell to the bottom of the pack. For the first time in my academic career I had to work hard and actually do my homework. It took me awhile to really discover an effective way to manage my time. I ended up failing a class because I thought it was too easy for me. Now, as I'm starting to see all the financial repercussions of attending college, I wish I could go back and apply myself more, and get a passing grade in that class. I still consider myself an intelligent person, but I have a lot more perspective now. And that's a good thing.

I would tell myself to buckle down my Freshman year so I didn't have to deal with trying to raise my GPA so I could transfer to MSU. I would also tell myself that I wasn't going to enjoy my choice of major the first time around and to not waste my time with the classes. I would really press the photography and tell myself to go with my gut feeling and get into it.