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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.

If i could go back and talk to myself in high school I would tell myself to go to collage right after graduation from high school. Dont ever go to a vocational school like the one i am attending now it is the biggest mistake that you could ever make .

Research prospective schools and careers. Do not assume someone else will do this for you. In high school learn about finances, bill paying, and saving money. Use the internet to search for scholarships and other forms of money for college other than student loans. Do not go to a college just because your friends are going. Make sure it is the right one for you. Be smart in your choices. Have fun in college but do not assume it is all fun and games. Respect your teachers, put forth the effort needed to succeed in college and in life. Your future depends on you and no one else. Your life if your responsiblilty , make it the best it can be. One final note, speak to your high school counselor as ask for advice on careers and colleges. Let him know your interests and form an alliance with him to help you on your journey out of high school and into college. Walk proudly across the graduation stage knowing you have a well planned college career ahead of you.

Some of the biggest experiences I have had at my univeristy is the friends I have made. Life-long friends. The events students have and the ones the school provides on campus have been awesome. Tons of people out having fun. Also the teachers are great. They do there best to give you all the instuction and help you need to learn. They also attend events and will help outside there office hours. All and all I love my school. I live off campus and have a fulltime job but I spend my free time on campus. the environment is amazing.

I attended college right out of high school and starting my second year I had to quit to return home and work as I was expecting a child. I needed to work to pay for my son. My son is now 3 and I want to set a good example for him, I feel as his father that I need to finish my education and show him that he can be proud of me some day. I want to have a good stable home for him. I have always wanted to be a teacher/coach. Despite what happens in your life you can still fullfill your goals and dreams and I want to do that for him and myself. A college education is a valuable asset to have, I don't want to be a blue collar worker the rest of my life. Working as a haul truck driver for the coal mine the past three years has proven to me that a college education is something worth having. I truly want to have the chance again to experience that and get my degree.

I have enjoyed my first two years of college more than I every believed I could, and to believe it or not I didn’t even really party. College makes me actually feel like I am not wasting my time. In high school I felt like it was a waist of time, but just in the two year of me doing my core classes I feel like I know so much more. I can not wait until my next two years when I can take classes that pertain to my major. Also it has given me a sense of maturity I use to not have. I would greatly appreciate this scholarship so I will be able to further my education.

Going to college has allowed me to expose myself to all the opportunities that exist for me. While I at first saw being required to take classes I wasn't particularly "interested" in as a burden, taking required curriculum courses (such as science, math, language arts, etc.) at this university has really been very beneficial to me. In hindsight, I am very glad that I was "forced" to take some of these classes. Because of taking them, I have discovered some fields of study I never would have given a second thought to are actually the ones that interest me the most. Besides the academic aspect of attending college, being a university student has also opened my eyes to the great social and cultural diversity that exists in our world. Growing up in a tiny, rural town in the heart of the United States, I was not exposed to much diversity. Going to college has given me a broader understanding and compassion for people who are different than me. I am so glad I chose to go to college. I have learned so much more here than can be learned by reading a textbook.

Although I have always been pretty familiar with who I truly am, college has really let me know my values and what I look for in friends and even a significant other. College has allowed me to grow and become more independent, which was one thing I worried about prior to college. Since attending college, I find that I appreciate the smaller things; I love visiting my family and being able to take a deep breath of fresh air and know I have a constant support system. Through the classes I have taken, I have gained much broader views of the world and the people in it. My cultural views and opinions have changed for the good. I have been able to experience situations, good and bad, and work through them on my own by being better educated. Knowledge is something that nobody can take away and I am very thankful for that. College is clearing a path for my future that would not have been possible otherwise.

By attending Missouri Southern first, instead of the school I to which I plan to transfer, I have met some great instructors and acquired valuable experience. The professors have helped me decide on my major and provided me with ample opportunites to learn about possible careers. Another benefit of MSSU is the scholarships they provided me, as well as helping me find an internship I wouldn't have known about otherwise. While MSSU is not perfect, it has helped me a lot in figuring out what I want to do with my future.

The most important thing that I have learned from attending Missouri Southern is the fact that it is crucial to develop relationships with the people around you. You never know where life will take you and the people that you meet, may be a connection to a potential career path for you. Not only do you need to network with your peers, you need to network with professors, and guest speakers to the university. These people will be good references for you.

I would tell myself to not doubt myself. That was the biggest problem I had last year, I had an idea of what I wanted to do but was afraid to go for it. What I've learned this past year is to just go for what you beleive in and if you try your hardest and focus on what you want that goal is obtainable. I would also tell myself to live in the dorms to get the full college experience. Living at home has its advantages; however it caused alot of drama in my family this year because my family is handling the transition the wrong way and want to treat me like the baby they remember me as. For the most part though I think I handled this transition very wisely and wouldnt change much because I am doing great in my classes and am on the right path to Pharmacy or Medical School.