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Walking into college that first day WOW! I get to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior. The first thing I would talk about would be study habits. Your mom is really right when she says to study and manage your time wisely. I never did this in high school but, I see the need for it now. Studying every night the material that is given in class is of the utmost importance. Slacking just does not cut it at all. Only the most studious will survive in this college life. All of those tips they gave you in high school of different ways to study that you thought you wouln't need like using index cards and acronyms. Well guess what, they rain supreme over college life. Here no one tells you to study or how to study. Thats right you have to know it already! Manageing your time is another important aspect of your new life. Waiting tell the last minute just won't make it. You might want to get a calander and write down everything you need to do. Remember, you are planning your future, your life starts now!

Ann, I know school has been a struggle for you, in many ways, and I also know you don?t have any classes you like. I know you don?t (never did) have an art teacher and this is really the only interest you have right now. YOU deserve and need a break from the school thing right now, but I want you to know college isn?t like high school. For one thing, YOU have choices of the classes you can take. Don?t believe it is too hard for you! If YOU work hard ,YOU can do it! YOU don?t have to wait so long to go back, once YOU do, YOU will feel differently about yourself in many ways! It will be challenging, but so rewarding! YOU will accomplish much and will gain knowledge about yourself. YOU have a strong work ethic and this will take you far. YOU don?t need to be afraid, there are people going to school who are just as intimidated by the whole college experience. YOU will help each other through this. YOU will meet many interesting people. YOU can and WILL get your Bachelor?s Degree!

I would tell myself to try harder to get involved in things so that when you go out into the college world you have more to share with friends you meet along the way. You need to study harder because college requires more time and effort than high school did. You need to try harder to find money because you miss out on so much when you live at home because you cannot afford to live on campus. You may not agree with that but there is so much more to college than just going to class and doing the bare minum. Apply for everything you can so that life would be easier and you have more time for school and not just work all the time. Lastly i would tell myself that putting yourself out there is never bad and that friends you make in college are ones you have for the rest of your life so don't turn down oppurtunities to better those relationships and even though finances may not be available don't let that stop you.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing the things I know now about college I would tell myself to not worry. Everyone makes college seem like a big burden. I feel the only thing about college that is hard is paying to attend school. Also with me knowing about all the scholarship opportunities out here I would have told myself to work much harder in school because good grades leads you to a better chance in getting scholarship money. I would have told myself that all the school shopping that I was getting ready to do I really didn't need to because all I really need is my basic stuff like my computer, clothes, food, and school supplies. Maybe some food appliances but that's about it.

If I could give myself advice on making the transition to college, I would tell myself not to worry so much. The professors are not mean and they really want you to do well. It does not take that long to walk to class and even if you are late, it is not a huge deal. Do not be afraid to ask for help. There are thousands of people on campus. Surely, one of them can fix your problem. I would also tell myself to be wary of the campus food. It may taste good for cafeteria food, but it is fattening. The fitness center is your friend even if the treadmill makes your legs feel weird. The final thing I would tell myself would be to be bold and try new things. College is more than just school; it is a place of discovery and should be treated as such.

Colllege is a time to find your individual self. Do not be so tied up in academics that the social aspects get forgotten. Take the summers to do something you have never done before. Take the semesters at school to meet new people, to get involved with campus organizations, and to start discovering what you want in life. Who do you want to be?

I would tell myself to start applying to colleges sooner.

Apply yourslef to your studies. High school isnt solely meant to be social but to foster and equip you for higher education. Learn when their is time to have fun and when time requires you to dig deep. Knowledge truly is power. People value minds over anything. Fill yours with all you can!

Stay focused on what is important. Keep your mind stayed on those things which will propel you to the next level. Each level will bring you closer to living out your dreams and goals and if you don't nurture, and give them what they need to grow, success will take longer or things will take another course. Apply yourself wholly to your education because when you get college you will see how much better you could have done in high school and that is a regret you can't take back. What you do now determines your future in college. Your grades and community successes play a big role so give much to receive much. A social life may seem important but take care of first things. The fun part is coming, but later on you'll see a social isn't much without a good paycheck anyway, so prioritize and take care of whats important right now which is your education. Knowledge has power beyond what you can imagine. So get as much as you can while you can!

Every student should do major research on the school of their choice and make sure it is the right one for you! It is no fun having to transfer. Get out there and be social and always have an open mind. Don't pick a school just because your best friend is going there!