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If i could go back in time i would have researched more coleges and applied for more. You can never have too ,any options. I would have made sure that the college i ended up attending was the correct college for me, for both educational and social goals. I also would have made more of an effort to learn about what majors intrest me. I would have tried to attend group meetings or seminars explaining something about a specific major. I still worry myself about my major today, i tend to think that you have to have a specific major to be sucessful later in life. I am hoping this is not true! I would pursue somthing that really interest me.

If I could go back in time and be a mentor to myself as a high school senior, I would give much insight. First, I would tell myself to stay focused in every class and always read the work and do the homework assigned. I would tell myself to be involved in as many on campus activities as possible, but only ones that I am passionate about. I would tell myself to not party, drink, or do drugs because I have seen it interfere with people's success and ruin their lives. But, most importantly, I would tell myself to dis-regard anything anyone has told me about my college and make a decision for myself. Have fun, study hard, and just enjoy it!

In my exposure to college, I have learned that there is a perfect school for everyone; one just has to put time into finding it. For half of my freshmen year, I attended a small private college. My experience there could be compared to four more months of high school: no new faces, limited club possibilities, and similar weekend activities as provided by my high school. This college did not fit me in any way possible. With a small selection for friends, I had a hard time finding the right kind of person to fit my idea of a good friend with the same interests and values as my own. My sophomore year, I transferred to a large university where there are opportunities to participate in activities and clubs with my interests, which helped me to find the closest friends I have ever had. My advice to myself as a high school senior would be to spend more time finding the college that best fits me instead of picking the closest school to my hometown. Going to college is a second stage in life and a time for new adventures, becoming independent; a time to let go of stage one.

If I could go back in time and give myself advise as a high school senior, I would start by telling myself to take high school more seriously, that good grades really are important and participation in extra-curricular activities will help me to become prepared for the busy academic and extra-curricular life a succesful college student is faced with. I would also insist that I take full advantage of the help available to me from my high school, such as assistance with filling out college applications and advanced high school classes that offer college credit. I would also recommend that I go and visit some college campuses and take a tour to get a feel for how vastly different college is from high school. Most of all I would tell myself that even though college is a lot of hard work it's important to embrace and enjoy the great adventure and excitement that is such a huge part of college life.

Start writing more everyday. Get use to writing so you can get use to writing papers in college. Also find a job and save all the checks you get. Enjoy every single day of high school and the fact that you get to see all of your friends everyday. Don't let the cruel things that other people say about you get to you, because you will be moving on to a place where you can meet new people and be able to avoid the people of look at you mean or talk about you. Also, do not let a boy hold you back. Moving on will be hard but it will be worth it. Make sure you pay extra attention in your math classes. Stop worrying about what others think of you. There will be many different people who will like you for who you are.

It is important to go to college with an open mind. Not everyone will think, act, or have the same values as you. This doesn't mean that they have nothing to offer, be open to hearing about their experiences and learning as much as you can about others. Don't be afraid of not knowing what you want to do as a career for the rest of your life. It is an important decision that shouldnt be rushed. College is about finding yourself and figuring out what you love and what you are good at. Though college is a fun experience, take high school seriously. The skills you learn are important to being successful in college classes. Learn good study habits. Dont change who you are to fit in. College is about being yourself to figure out who you are and what you want to do/accomplish.

If I could use a flux-capacitor and go back in time to converse with my younger self I would tell him to continue to strive for excellence and to continue pursuing his dreams to see and experience the world. I would tell him to join even more clubs and network more and more. Also I would inform him of more opportunities available to him and tell him to apply for more scholarships earlier in his college career. "Young man," I'd say, "focus your talents, hone your organizational skills. A clipboard and notecards will save your life!". Then I would tell my past self to take a foreign language and culture course because of the benefits it has in understanding how others see the world and how people communicate differently. I'd tell my younger more shy and meek self to take a few more risks and to not beat yourself up about small mistakes. Life is a learning escapade that only happens once; take charge, steer the reigns and continue to dream of a better world for yourself. I'd then get back into my DeLorean, wink goodbye, hit the gas and speed up to 88 miles/hour.

Don't worry about trying to have your major right now. In your first year, stay broad. There are so many different classes you can take so why not use that to your advantage? Also, do not put off doing your applications and scholarship forms. The sooner you do that the easier it will be when it comes down to the deadline. Last, don't be too quick to leave high school. College is hard but if you are prepared to come to college and be open-minded, you will have a great time! Remember to always put school work first. Yes, you are away from home and there are no parents around but you need to stay with your plan. Don't let those parties get in your way.

This is about people. Everything that matters in this life centers around people. If you can grab hold of that, it'll change your life. Money, security, social standing, success? all noble goals, to be sure, but there is so much more. Behind every face, behind every name, there is a person. They are as human as you, and they are just as flawed. To be human is to be flawed. It is not in our strength that we find our humanity, but in our weakness. When that weakness is brought to light, confronted, wrestled with, and acknowledged, we open the door for change. Not just superficial, behavior modification, but change that reaches to our very depths and begins to transform us from the inside out. To see that kind of change is the noblest pursuit of all. In simple words: Love people. Discover what they need, then address it. If what they need is food, then feed them. If it is an understanding listener, then empathize with them. Meet people wherever they're at, and you will see faith expressed in love change hearts and transform lives. Always hope, always learn, and always love. Go.

Be prepared to spend a lot of money! Save up as much money as you can your senior year and the summer before college - books are extremely expensive, as well as housing arrangements, food plans, and many other things. I would definitley recommend living in the dorms the first year, because it gives you an opportunity to meet so many more people than if you were living off campus. Understand that you really do have to study for exams, you cant just expect your homework grade to help you with your overall grade - exams usually make up about 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your overall grade. It is very nice being on your own and away from parents, but you have to be able to take responsibility for yourself and your actions. And most of all, don't be too stressed out! You get into the flow of things within the first few weeks of living on campus! Just relax, be yourself, and have fun!

Wow! Advice from the future... This is an opportunity to gain knowledge I think you should listen to. Do not worry, you are doing fine. But, there are a few key pointers I am going to let you in on to make our future even brighter! First, listen to Mom and Dad. I know they are "strict" but they know some things. If they say that studying for that math test is more important than your social agenda, thier right! It seems like the end of the world, but trust me, it's not! Secondly, do not be afraid to admit you need help. Get tudored! And you can't fool me, I know the opportunity is there. You have some great teachers too, use them as a resource. Lastly, take your education more seriously. I know you did not slack off but you also did not work to your greatest potential. Try harder in Spanish. It will actually prove itself useful later in life! That goes for all classes. Get yourself organized too. It will help. Your looking good kid! Keep it up and push yourself harder. P.S. Mom and Dad get cooler (or maybe you just mature :)

I would probably tell myself to work hard and stay focused on my goals. I would also tell myself to just let Montana State give me a roommate instead of choosing one, but maybe it all happened the way it was meant to be (I don't know). Finally, I'd tell myself to take English more seriously. I had tested out of English in college via my ACT score, so I just wanted to be done.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now, I know I would have told myself to study a bit harder, not take things to serriously, and apply for scholarships.

I would go back to my Senior year and make sure I studied alot harder. This would help my studying skills to even get better scholorships that would be nice. My friend life was awesome in high school so would not change that but overall studying would of been the number one thing I could of done better to increase my overall college level of educatoin

The biggest piece of advise I would give myself is not to be swept away by the freedom of being away from home. You are out on our own, out from your parent's eye, and have a new type of freedom that shouldn't be taken advantage of. Be the responsible adult you know that you can be and balance your social and academic life. Put your studies first, as that is what you are paying to do at school, not to party or play video games till three in the morning. Stay on top of deadlines and manage your time well. But in the midst of all the papers, tests and projects, don't forget that it is important to have a social life to stay sane. Get involved with clubs around campus and make new friends! Joining a club can help you meet new people, learn new things and have a great college experience. So I guess to sum it all up, I would tell myself to be responsible and make decisions that my parents would be proud of.

Explore new areas. If you have the chance to go somewhere else and get away from your hometown for a few years, take it. Its amazing what new things you experienece and the different cultures there are. Enjoy college and have tons of fun but make sure to set aside enough time to get your schoolwork done. Pick your roommates carefully. Some people are easy to live with but others can make your semester miserable.

It's hard as a highschool senior to know what to majior in, what school to attend, or whether or not to even attend a college. I belive that it is best to start right out of highschool and attend an in state university. New students should pick a majior that interests them , it can be changed later. I belive everysone should try college. Not all people need to or should go to college but everyone should try. Go to college right out of highschool. don't take a break. it is much too easy to get out of the grove and not be able to stettle back into it.

It cost too much money to start college not knowing what your going to study. Take the time to figure that out and save yourself thousands of dollars in tuition and room and board. Not everyone is cut out for college. If you do not find yourself enjoying what you are going to study or if the job that goes with your degree is not one that you would see yourself doing than simply save the money and get the job you would love. Don't give up when it gets hard the teachers are their to help you thats what you pay them for. I they won't, try another professor in the department. good luck and have fun meeting new people and making good friends.

Continue to prepare for college and to further your knowledge during your senior year of high school. Take harder, advanced classes that will prepare you for the future. By slacking and allowing senior iddes to take over you are only hurting yourself.

Having experienced college life, advice I would give to students entering the university system would be encouraging -to get the most out of life and give back. "You are entering a new chapter of your life which will determine the rest of your life. Be positive, stay focussed, open minded , diverse, meet challenges, learn, achieve, and get involved. Live your dreams and develop your passions, desires and goals. Experience life through developing yourself, living each experience to the fullest. Live in the moment, and use your imagaination to reflect back on the journey. Life is energy. Direct your energies in a positive direction to make a positive environment. Meet obstacles and challenges along the way with optimism and learn from each experience. Judge your success by what you had to give up . Take into account that great achievement involves great risk. To do something truly great in your life and live life, you must find something interesting and extraordinary. Your point of view and understanding of the world is priceless. It makes you the distinct person you are. Share your knowledge - it is a way to immortality." michael