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I would tell myself to only take class that will apply to my major or minor. To get a job before going to college not after. This is so I would not have became overwhelm. Talk to all your teachers and see what they are looking for in you as a student. Plan all class work out and do work according to what is due first. To save money try not to buy new college book that you cannot sell back due to a new edition (do research). Take a break now and then, do not work all the time, and find time to just rest. It takes longer but if you do not have to take 12 hours do not. Take the light load to really absorb all classes. During summer and winter break take some time work on self-project related to your major.

Every thing that you are stressing over right now is going to be pointless in a year. Everything you are doing is just right, and even if you think you're behind from everyone else, it doesn't matter. Life is not a competition. There isn't a finish line, no one is going to applaud your accomplishements accept for you. Treat every victory the same, it will humble you. Dance with that boy at prom, because looking back at it now I ruined a great night. Be nicer to Danielle. She's the only person in your life that loves you uncoditionally; a pure soul such as her doesn't come around too often in life so cherish her. Don't wear your sandals to graduation, they'll break halfway through the day and you'll end up walking barefoot across the stage to get your diploma. When Kayla text you in the middle of your fight, read the entire thing before you do anything stupid. Spend more time outside, and with your sisters, and your only little brother.

Going back in time and imagining myself as a high school senior, I would not change much. I would advice myself to get involved with student activity on campus more and go camping with International students in the beginning of September. I would apply for the Honors program earlier, and will try to find as many possible ways to get scholarship as I only can.

If I had the ability to give myself any advice about college, it would definitely be to make the most of every opportunity avaliable to me, and to give my all in terms of effort. My first year and a half or so were not the brightest moments of my academic career and, as a result, I'm now struggling to get myself up to where I need to be. I've had some great experiences with internships and hands-on work in my area, but it doesn't excuse my academically poor freshman year. Going along with that idea, I would also urge myself to really reconsider just what major I want to pursue; I began college as a Spanish major, but switched to Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and haven't looked back since. Indeed, college absolutely is the time to explore your inner self and allow yourself to bloom once you find that one true passion - I wish I had realized that and started out in the field that my heart really was set on instead of settling due to fear that I wasn't "smart" enough. I am now flourishing both as a student and an individual.

As soon as you graduate high school dont hesitate to start college that same year because its always good to because you can get a head start and would love the college life. Always remember to study and make sure you are determined and have a positie mind set.

This is a fun question. In retrospect, I can say that I have made some really great decisions in the last few years. My choice of institution(s) for higher education, my decision to get married and start a family, and the determination to begin a career in management are all choices I consider to be balanced and right given the circumstances. I don't think I would want to go back and sway my high school self or influence his decisions in any way. That being said, I think the most useful counsel I could have heard would have been, "Everything will work out". In hindsight, I don't think I would have appreciated spoilers from my future self, but the assurance that, come hell or high water, everything will be okay....that would have been most welcome information as I faced the anxiety of the collegiate transition.

Truthfully, high school seemed like a miniature zoo. My peers were either going to parties every weekend or not focused on school related activities. Many people were trying to fit in with the popular crowd rather than focusing on their future. College is another story; no one is fixated on appearances or materialistic things. Students are driven to become an accomplished graduate with a stable career. Tuition and fees can put students in debt for a lifetime. I would recommend that students clear their minds of the negativity of others, and focus on their personal goals. When a class assignment or test is difficult, make an attempt to find a resolution. The best thing to do is to ask an instructor for assistance. If the instructor is busy, there are practice questions and examples on the web. For example, some tutors post free videos on Youtube. Any goal can be achieved with determination. And continue to believe in your dreams not matter what people think.

If I were to give my high-school-self advice for college, it would be to take more duel credit classes. Then I could come to my university of my choosing and dive right into the field I have chosen. I would have more time to take specific classes in my major. Because I did not do this and I took an easy first two semesters, I will be graduating in five years instead of the typical four. I also had to relearn all the stuff I had just excelled in in high school. The first years of basic classes were so boring to me; I almost gave up on college to find something more exciting. Maybe I would advise myself to try to graduate early and start grad school younger than everyone else. As for the transition, social life, and career choice, I wouldn't change a thing. I would never change the groups I got involved in and the friends I made. If there are two things I love most about college, its learning more math and the people I call my friends.

Don't be afraid to talk to people and make new friends. People at the school you are going to are nice. You should go to the new and old gym on campus more. Your paying for it why not use it. Join a club and stick with it. It could be a very great experience. When your last semester in college comes up relax and don't stress yourself out a lot because GOD will help you graduate. Join some of the community service projects the school has so that you can have fun helping people. Go to more of the college's planned activities. Like movies and student picknics. And go to more of the international themed fall semester activities every year. They are really fun to go to.

if i could go back in time when i was in high school what would i ask myself? well first thing first i dont regreat any of the chocices i have made since i gradutated from high school. I went to a commutity college right after high schoool and got my pharmacy tech. licenese, but knowing what i know now i would have went to a four year college stright out of high school. The reason being would have been for the exprices of living on my own, meeting new people as well. You should not take a break from school either just go stright thur to get it over with, and that way you will have more time to work and make your money instead of being in schoool all your life. Any type of education is good for everybody, becasue in todays world without education you cant get anywhere. But honestly other then that i think that would have been all the advice i would have given myself. Iam a very young but smart person and think with Gods help iam going to be all that i can be.