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I would tell myself to not get involved with the Greek life. I would have told myself to get involved with campus crusades and area churches.

Make sure that you remain focused and dedicate yourself to the upmost understanding of every school class that you go through. Though at times you ponder the use of some information from certain classes you will undoubtedly use it in any walk of life after graduation. The absorbtion, memorization, and understanding of concepts from every session you take here at Mississippi State University will put you in a position of awe by your peers and advisors that in time will put you ahead in the area of success and bring you closer to the field of learning and pride within ones self. Many people are confused when they first enter this university. They ask themselves where to go, what to do, how to become useful in life. Listen to the ones that tell you the possibilities and goals of becoming apart of the working field and excelling in everything that you do no matter where you go because of the important life lessons that are taught by your peers and teachers here at your uiversity. Take pride in your work and drive yourself to succeed by dedication and determination. The path starts anew here and takes your foward with college.

If I could go back in time, the advice I would give myself would have to be, making the decision to go to the school of my choice and majoring in the field that I wanted to go in. I would not let anyone choose the school and my major. I would give this advice to myself because, this is what happened to me. The university I am attending is not my first choice; to be honest, I did not plan on going to this school at all. I allowed some people to choose this school for me. Do not allow people to tell you where you should go or do, concerning your life or college. College is apart of finding yourself and your dreams. Do not allow anyone to make that decision for you because they are not living your life for you. Rather they are trying to live their life through you. If you allow someone to make that decision for you, you will only end up with regrets.

Don't worry about making mistakes. Attending a college prep school and living at home place a lot of pressure on you to succeed. Work hard and do your best to be sure, but don't fret over making small mistakes. They will happen, and the best thing to do about them is to learn from them and move on. Life away from home will be unregulated. While seemingly amazing at first, this comes with its own problems. You're going to have to learn to sit yourself down and work. No one will tell you to do so, and even if the homework isn't graded it should be done. Your friends will be your new lifeline. Sure, Mom and Dad are only a few nanoseconds away thanks to technology, but they're not experiencing what you're experiencing. They haven't been to college in years! Your friends are there with you, sharing every hardship and victory. Make them your new family, and enjoy what they bring to your life. Just remember to keep in touch with home, or they get angry. Your friends may be your new family, but the old family still counts.

After the transition from high school to the college life, the amount of self discipline and time management was different from anything I had ever experience. Knowing now what college classes and campus life are like, I would inform my high school self about the responsibilities of college compared to those of high school. College requires one to make sacrifices for school work, and to be open to other?s ideas and beliefs. The first year in college is especially difficult because moving away from home, away from friends, and to a new environment is stressful, especially if it is a school where no high school friends went. I would advise my high school self to relax and talk to people even if it?s the first time meeting them. I would also stress how important putting school work before extracurricular activities is in order to keep grades up and keep scholarships. Also, as one last word of encouragement, I would ask that my high school self not be afraid to show how smart or athletic he is because he is afraid someone may judge him. College is a place to make friends and grow.

The advice I would give myself would be to focus more on my work, connect more with the teachers, and do not be afraid to ask for help when I need it. I would also tell myself to concentrate on the things I want to accomplish in college, be more dedicated to b successful, and prepare myself for the long, challenging, hard work that will have to be done.

If I could go back and tell myself anything it would be to not take on so much at one time. Leave time to relax so that I wouldn't be so stressed. Also be opened to the new possibilities that college brings and be open to meeting new people. As well as opening myself to new situations. Look over the class material once a day at least for an hour. Be willing to meet other social groups and join social clubs. Be prepared for everyday things and make the best out of every situation. Also to take better care of myself that I woont get sick or my medical situation wont occur so often. Also to take and deep breath and accept the things that I am unable to change and continue to work hard.

College has taught me many things?not just academically. First, just because I was raised in a great home, with great parents, and learned to do things for myself, doesn't mean everybody else did. College is harder than high school ever was. I rarely studied and did great. Now, if I don't study, grades are not pretty! Nothing replaces a homemade meal and your home church. I love my college church and their college ministry, but there are some things my home church has perfected; I miss that. I was worried about making good, Christian friends. That has been the easiest thing I've done. I bonded with a great group of people--my BSU family group. They are pretty awesome. When used to sleeping in a queen bed, a twin just isn?t right. I almost rolled off every night for the first week. Nothing replaces the feeling of driving into your neighborhood after being gone for a while and know that you are loved, and a good meal is sure to follow. This is just indescribable. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but they never bother to tell you how hard it truly is.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to take things more seriously and have a plan b always.

Make sure you stay close to your family because they will be your rock in a time of transition. I moved almost three hours away to go to college and it was lonely at first because only one or two people I knew also came here, and I wasn't very close to them. It took me a while to get plugged in, but it would have been easier had I talked with my family more and kept them in the loop. Also, I had to learn to be outgoing and just get out there and try new things. It was hard at first to meet new people and try new things because of the fear of rejection and the unknown. If I could give myself advice a few years ago, I would say trust yourself and your instincts. Jump out there and try new things, make new friends! You'll regret not doing it.

Time management is the most important thing in college. Be active and join clubs and meet differend people instead of the ones you hung out with in high school. Do community service and help out the surrounding community. Attend all sporting events, they are fun and its a great way to support your school and meet new people. Study and go to class.

If I could start my college carry over I would keep a few pieces of advice in mind. First of all, college work is a challenge. Several people I know, including myself, did not work hard through high school and still managed to make good grades. College is very different in that one cannot just sit in class and expect to pass. I wish I had works harder in high school to be more prepared for the workload I have now. Secondly, I wish I had learned better skills in time management. Without a parent to set a curfew or make one finish homework before he or she goes out, it was difficult to prioritize my obligations when there is so many events going on around campus. Finally, college life in general is stressful. I wish I had known to just relax and enjoy the change from home life to living on my own. Moving has given me a new social life and a new idea of who I am and who I want to become. I have finally accepted that college is a time for change and plan to experience this time in my life to its full potential.

I would have told myself to move out of my parents house so I would be able to receive financial aid. I wouldn't be strruggling like I am now. I would have somewhere quiet to live and study. Also, I would not have taken so many hours that I graduated from Jones County Junior College so early. I feel like I am losing the whole college experience because I am flying through my classes so quickly. Since I strive to make all As, I don't have time to go to the gym or get involved in campus organizations. If my living conditions were better I would be able to go to bed early and focus on my work when I am awake. That way I wouldn't struggle so much with my studies and have to spend double the time on them. I would be able to experience college.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would prepare myself in budgeting my money better than I have. Advice that I would also give myself is to keep my academics ahead of all other things such as parties, and hanging out with friends.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would simply tell myself to expect to study in college. I never had to study during high school, so I assumed the same would go for college. I was wrong. Even though I have done well in college, I know that I could have done better my first semester of my freshman year if I had studied more. College events, recreational sports, student clubs, friends, parties, and just everyday college life kept me away from the real reason of going to college in the first place. I do not necessarily regret doing any activities, I still participate in as much as I can, but I do regret not spending an equal amount of time on homework and studying. Expecting the best out of every situation would also be good advice. To sum it up: work hard, don't procrastinate, and have fun at the same time!

If I was allowed to go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to take thing seriously. I goofed around in high school and did not realize how hard college would actually be. I would tell myself to listen to my teachers and pay attention in class. If I would have payed attention in class, I would have learned how to study properly and made better grades. I would tell myself that winning the big game actually was not bigger than my school work. I focused on things I should not have in high school, things that did not help me prepare for college. Last, I would tell myself not to sweat the little things. There is not time in college to worry about the latest drama or the "he said she said" stuff. College is supposed to be the best years of our lives, and if you relax and get your homework accomplished, everything else will work its self out.

If I was capable to travel back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior i would inform myself of some tips for college. The main thing i would tell my self would be to take as many college credit classes as possible in high school. Having those basic core classes out of the way and already taken care of would have been wonderful. I did have some and I was greatly appreciative that i did that. But i would definately tell myself to take even more classes in high school that count towards college credits. Being able to look and your tentative class schedules, it is a great feeling to look and say, "Hey, I already took that class. I don't have to." That is one less class needed and more time avaiable to focus on the classes based for my major. If i could travel back in time, i absolutely would inform myself of the great advatange that is available to me at that time.

If I could go back to my senior year with the knowledge I have now, I would tell myself not to be worried about moving away from home, and that going back home almost every weekend is not the best idea. I would explain that I would endure consecutive sleepless nights and illness, but that it will pay off because hard work always does. Since my major is Architecture, I would tell myself to start reading books and researching famous architects who would inspire me. Involving the money issue, I would definitely tell myself to apply for more scholarships, quit going out to eat, and work more often. I would tell myself to do what I can to earn more money because the supplies and other expenses associated with my degree will become overwhelming. Overall, I would tell myself to smile more and stress less because even though college is difficult, each day only happens once; therefore, I should do my best to make the most of each day.

I would have asked my teachers to challenge me more and tried to have more experience in different areas I am interested in. I would also focus more on friendships instead of focusing solely on myself.

I would tell myself to manage my money because in college it goes fast. It always seems like there is a million things you have to buy. Another thing I would tell myself is to keep a planner on hand so that I can manage my time better. You tend to lose track of time around test time.