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Knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell my high school self in transition to not be afraid to do what interests me. My first semester at college, I spent it trying to be what I thought others expected me to be. I tried to hang out with the "cool" crowd. I dressed as they did, went to the same parties they did, and spent money in the same ways as they did. I was miserable the entire time, though I pretended not to be, and I'm sure they knew as well as I that I did not fit in with them. My second semester I let go of the notion that I had to be "cool" in order to succeed and I joined the seemingly geeky videogames club. Even though I had never played them in my life, they had always interested me so I decided to try it. The members of the club were surprisingly accepting of me and I felt no pressure to change myself to hang out with them. This showed me that simply by doing something I am geniunely interested in, I can make friends and be happy.

The first thing that I would tell myself going back is to not take your senior year for granted. Although, the transition maybe assumed to be hard it is a minor hyperbole but at the same time do not take it delicately. Reading is one very important factor that many people take for granted. The reason why reading is so significant is because it enlightens the reader on the knowledge they are reading. Also continuously reading would have helped me increase my reading speed. The major segment of transition I would have told myself was the fact that although the assignments may seem more difficult it remains to be the same amount of assignments.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to take everything step by step, little by little.

I would tell myself to make sure I was prepared for my entry into college. This encompasses my studies, my SAT/ACT scores and to excel in whatever gift God had graciously given me. College is very competitive, more so than I could have ever imagined. I did not see the value of attaining certain awards in high school, one being the Gold Award in Girl Scouting, but I do now. I would tell myself not to forsake this award because it is an honor and an accomplishment to be proud of and may set me apart from the rest. I excelled in music but I believe one should be well rounded so I would tell myself to stick to the clubs and organizations I had joined and not quit. I would make sure I knew that I could attend college, excel in my studies and enjoy college life not forsaking one for the other. I would tell myself to do all I can today because tomorrow cannot be relived. Once high school is over and college begins it is too late.

If I could go back in time so that I could give myself advice during my senior year in high school in regards to college, I would tell myself to refuse failure, and to ignore the people who try to pull you down to their level. I wish I would have had someone there beside me after high school telling me that the only thing I should worry about while in college is me. I took deconstructive criticism as constructive and I believed it when people told me I couldn't accomplish what my heart had already told me I could. I understand this now, but as an eighteen year old entering the adult world; I was unprepared for the tasks that college life would throw my way. I've learned so much over the years and I feel that any eighteen year old can take my personal experiences and apply them to themselves. The transition into college means an adaptation to our own lives. High School was a place were people told you how to do things right; college is a place that pummels you with the challenges of being both an adult and a student.

With the newfound knowledge of how college life is, the advice I would give my high school self is to break the habit of procrastination. During my high school years, I didn't particularly like doing my any of my homework, studying , projects, or essays on time. That came back and bit me in butt because procrastination is one of the hardest habits to break, in my opinion. And because I didn't break the habit, my grades weren't as good as I know I could've done. So, if I was able to go back in time and convince my past self that I'm not a mirage, I would preach about breaking the procrastination habit as soon as possible.

If I could go back to the past, I would tell myself the following: ?Get involved on campus and participate in extra-curricular activities because it is the best way to meet people that share the same interests as you. Keep in mind, however, that it is a big commitment to join clubs. Don?t take on what you can?t handle so you can later dedicate the time and effort to those that matter, because after all, quality always beats quantity. Also, don?t wait until the last minute to sign up for classes, your first choice may go quick and then you?re stuck taking classes you didn?t really want to take and at inconvenient times. In addition, if you're interested in making money, look for jobs on campus instead of somewhere that you have to commute to; it saves you time and gives you benefits which can vary from department. Finally, as tempting as it might be, save the partying and fun for the weekend and concentrate on your classes during the week; you?re there to get a degree and learn to balance your responsibilities, not to waist your time. Enjoy your college experience!?

Dear Me: I have traveled back in time to visit you and share some insight with you about college and about life. Right now, you aren't sure what you want to do; your mind is swimming and you have so many ideas. Mostly, you believe you want to be involved in the entertainment industry, and that's fine. But I think you should take some time before you go to college to figure out what you really want to do with your life. Seriously. Many of my peers entered college straight out of high school and, because they weren't ready to make the kinds of decisions demanded of higher education with regard to majors and career plans, most did not achieve what they had hoped to. Take some time and figure out what you really want to do. Find your passion. And then, instead of thinking you know what is available, take some time to investigate all the possibilities. There are so many majors about which you are unaware, so many possibilities. Talk to people. Ask questions. Explore. Doing so will save you from regrets and will allow you to become all that you can be. Good Luck!

If I were to go back in time to high school, and see myself as a senior, I would first start off with the most important advice: the last year is not a time to lack off, but it is the most important one. Back in high school the term ?senioritis? became a ?disease? for the most of us, and of course including me. Because of my decision to believe that the last year of high school would not make a difference for college application, I tried but not hard enough. If I were to go back I would advise myself to get my head straight, and not just try my best but actually do my best. The College life is the time where you can feel independent but at the same time learn what it takes to pay for school, and have a job at the same time. In college, nothing is free while in high school mostly everything is. The books, the tuition, amongst other financial needs in college increase as you begin your career, therefore the last advice I would give to myself is to see high school as a privilege.

I would tell myself not to give up because I make it this far. Life will be hard but it will be harder if I dont continue with my education. Do let no one get in your way and keep my head up. No matter what you go through think about the out come of all the hard work that you put in. I DIDN'T go to school for years to just fail myself now.

I will tell them that college is not like high school. in high school teachers tell you what to do, and even give you chances to redo your work but in college you have to be responsible for your own work. proffessor do not have time to tell your what to do. they do not care whether you go to class or not. in college you are in for your self, you have to make decision that will help you successed. you have to have more time for your studies and if you procastinate on your work it will catch up with you. you need to find study who are serious and willing to study so you can help one another. you have grow up in college because nobody is there to tell you what to do the choice is always yours.

Hey there, little highschool me. Listen, don't do what we did all over again-that was a big mistake! I'm just another floating face on a big commuter campus. Don't wait on your college applications; get them all in right away! Spend weekends looking for scholarships, later on you won't regret it. And even if after all that you still end up here at community college instead of Belmont University, don't settle for it! Find a club, or start one if all MC's clubs are failing. Put energy into it,; even if you don't find your best friend in the Fashion club, you'll learn great leadership and organization skills. And take advantage of their big community service helpline-I never knew it was there. Find at least three service projects a month, and participate happily. You'll feel better about yourself, make a difference for someone else, and on top of all that have some really good resume experience to get you into that University next year! I know we didn't plan to be at Community College, but we are. So remember, make the best of it!

What I am about to tell you is the sad, unembellished, painful true story of what I would say to my High School Senior self. To begin I am USAF Veteran at 28 years old. I went into the military after graduation only to leave three years shy of my six year contract. With no money for college and the career I had planed my life gone, I was lost. I returned to the states and was confronted with $30,000 of back due child support for a child I have never seen and a women I had a one night of unprotected sex. I used all my savings and ruined my credit to pay it all back and now pay $300.00 every month. It has taken me five years but I now finally back in college and doing well. I have straight A?s, a part time job that pays the bills, and a beautiful and loving girlfriend who has been my rock for the past four years. If I could go back in time I would tell myself this story and persuade myself to go right to college and never look back until I get a doctorate.

Follow your dreams and never give up. There are so many opportunities in life and they come and go in a blink of an eye. Time goes by way to fast and you need to live each day like it could be your last. Never be afarid to try something new. Always strive to do better each day and never stop believing. You can do anything if you try. The one thing that I have learned that I found to be the most rewarding is that you can always learn. Our mind is like a sponge... the more you allow it to soak up the bigger it becomes, absobing, soaking up and holding onto. Knowledge something you can not buy but is worth working for. Words to live with always in the back of your mind... It is not that we try to fail...it is that we fail to try... Never stop trying.

If i could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior i would advise myself to know exactly what I want in a college education. I would make sure that I knew what degree I wanted to pursue. Having changed majors a few times, I now realize how not knowing will only set you back in the end. I would tell myself to sit back and truly analyse the schools I have chosen to make sure the one that I go to is the right fit for me both educationally and financially. I would tell myself to take advantage of scholarship opportunites to lessen the burden of loans. I have seen many people that go to college because they feel obligated to do so even if the timing is not right for them. I would tell myself that if I didn't want to go to college right now, that it was ok because I didn't have to. I would advise myself to make the committment of college to myself first and foremost. If I could go back in time, I would tell myslef that college is a lovely and fulfilling experience.

If I had it to do over again, I would definitely advise myself to take the time to research schools and available money. I would also suggest to complete my associates degree even if I wasn't sure about what I wanted to major in. Now that I am an older student I can appreciate the importance of foregoing a night out with friends to make sure I am prepared for my classes, which is something every senior should be aware of. I wouldn't have the life experiences I have, or be the person I am, if I hadn't travelled my path, but I believe that I could have made things a little easier on myself had I received a little bit of what I know now.

Although I was very involved and always on the go in high school, I wish I wouldn't have had to work so much so I could do more volunteer projects. I was not a slacker in high school and so that has helped tremendously in my college career. If the option was there, I would have visited more campuses.

Since the day I decided to go back to school, I thought of this question and many things rush into my mind. One of them and probably the most used by anyone but it is entirely true; focus in school, YOU ARE AN ADULT, and you are responsible for everything or anything that happens in and outside of the classroom; I am the one who will come out hurt at the end of the road not the teacher nor the classmates. Another suggestion will be not to take class with old friends, it is distracting, draining, and if you and your friend have a fall out, the distracting part becomes annoying because not only all the classmates notice but you just opt not to go to class. If this happens again and take a class with a friend and a fallout happens, I will suggest to just focus on your life and class not on the rest. I will also remind myself of how great it feels to accomplish things on my own, how much more I appreciate getting a degree because I was the one who decided to do it. I did it for me!

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior can be summed up in two words: time management. I work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment. Based on this, I know that it is important for me to have a lot going on in order to be successful and acheive greatness. So, I would tell the high school senior version of myself to be sure to get involved in as many opportunities as possible in college, keep working while in college, and be extremely diligent in everything I do. The ability to manage your time well is a valuable skill not only in college but also in the rest of life; being able to juggle multiple things at once while still staying on task is a much desired skill. I believe that over my year and half in school I have begun to master this skill; however, had I known this or told myself to do manage my time prior to college, it would have made me all the more successful. Time management will lead to a successful college experience and a successful lifestyle.

i WOULD HAVE TOLD MY SELF TO GO STRAIGHT TO COLLEGE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL!