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As a college student there are many distractions to keep you from doing your very best. If you put your education first and remember that is the reason you're there, everything else will fall in place. Also remember to explore your campus because Morgan State has many things to offer. The library is free, so utilize it. Do not wait until the last minute to cram in your work because it will only put more pressure on you. You're in college, so be sure to have good time management. Even though you're in college, remember to enjoy yourself. You do not want to be a dorm rat; go out and have fun but balance your free time and your school work. As long as you keep up your grades up, you'll enjoy your first year more. Also go to the events the school has and show some school spirit. You'll be able to meet new people and network.

"Stay true to yourself, but be sure to enjoy the ride including every bump." That's exactly what I would say to myself. I learned so much my freshman year of college, but the most important lesson was to stay postive. I lost a lot of friends from high school but I gained a few amazing new ones. My first semester grades were discouraging, but second semester I made up for them. It's so easy to get discouraged and distracted but it is so important to see each situation through to the end. Be kind to others because you can learn from them. Be yourself because there is someone who is a perfect match to your true personality. Get involved. But most importantly have fun! Stay focused but remember that college is an experience as a whole. Don't take it for granted, it's only four years!

I will advice my self that for sure, I will face a lot of peer pressures like going to parties as I transition in to college, but I should not give in so that i will not lose focus in my college career. I will tell my self not to be ashamed to ask for help or question on anything that I did not understand while I am in college. I will advice my self to do my best and secure a scholarship in college if I am not transitioning with one. I will advice my self to be on at the best of moral behavior when i get into college.

First, I want to start off saying don't be scared. Transitioning is easier than you think. Just keep pushing forward because the pay off is better than expected. Secondly, do not take a year off, go straight from high school to college! It would be nice to have more credits under your belt before your life begins as a mom, wife and a working woman. Do not think you can't handle something just because it seems like a lot of work, it isn't you just like to procrastinate. Life will be tough but you are stronger than you think and there are so many people who come into your life that will love you and support you no matter what decisions you make. Thirdly, live life as much as you can try not to miss out on the bad times, the good times and the strange times its all those things that make you as strong and determined as you are!

I would say just take your time when doing your work. Make sure you go to your professors office hours. You do not have to go to every social event there will always be another one.

I would tell myself that while you're still living at home with parents not eager to kick you out go for the four year degree as opposed to the two year associate's degree. The bachelor's degree would have set me up better to continue my education at a later date if I chose to go back. I would have probably been more financially stable as well to afford to go back to college as well, or at least in a job that would have allowed me the time and flexibility to do so. I would also have told myself to go get a degree that syncs up with where my heart is. People that have careers they are passionate about tend to see their work more as a labor of love than a means to an end. The final thing I would have told my High School self would be to not look at material possessions as the mark of what makes a man. Life, while short and a lot of times tough, is not a journey of self pleasure seeking. Life is about helping meet the needs of others, and building quality relationships with people.

Make sure to take your time, and really make a decision about what you want to do in your life. College is going to be hard, and it is up to you to make the decision to set up your life.

If i could turn back the hands of time, i would sit down and learn without distractions, i would not look at the university or college as a place where you be free from your parents and do whatever you want to. As a female , i will never think that college is where to meet the best guys and hot guys. I would will see it as a stepping stone to my future, the foundation of my most pleasant days. I would never have played with so many years before i can finally decide to continue my education. i would set a target to be a Nurse before i turn 25years old. The future is in your hands, nobody can make your future, not even your wealthy parents. If a person must succeed, you must avoid peer pressure, and occupy yourself with the things that can make your future brighter. widening out in a moral way, and be friends to only those who openly condenm your bad side. Refuse strictly bad company and those who view the future blindly. Lastly, think critically, do not act before you think. You are your future, create it or break it.

I would advise myself to open to a different career opportunity that maybe one that you may not think you like, love and/or enjoy.

If I could give you any advice, I would tell you three things, that would get you ready for college. Number three would be know what you want to do with your life before going into college. I know advisers say you have all this time, but in reality you don’t . Even further, knowing what you want to do you means won't have to waste time doing things you don’t need to, and that would save you time and money. Two, pace yourself. Take your time, don't try to do everything at once, because you will cause yourself unnecessary stress and in turn the stress will negatively effect you and your studies. So slow down, think, then act. And last but not least, stay focused. I know it is hard with all the new experiences, responsibilities, and life lessons in front of you, but try your hardest to never lose sight of your goal. Things will always be there to get in the way, and you will never seem to have enough time or resources but stay focused on your goal—never lose sight of your mission—and everything else will fall into place, I promise.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be to stay focused, stive to be the best, and do not let anyone or anything take you away from your goals or dreams. I would also tell myself to stay clear of a relationship until after college graduation due to the stress of being in a relationship.

Dear Timaira, Work hard this year! Its your last year to prove that you have what it takes to make it to college. Dont slack on anything! C's are just average and your better than that! Keep an open mind when you take classes! Take challenging classes. Colleges love that! College will be a rough transistion. Going from Wisconsin to Maryland will be rough. YES you will miss your mom, YES you will have to get up on your own for an 8am class. Go in undecided. Something tells me you wont want to be a lawyer by the end of your first semester. You will meet amazing friends! They will stick by you for life. If you strive for greatness you will achieve greatness! You have this in the bag Timaira! Now Deliver! Sincerly, You

"Michael, the world is a challenging place filled with individuals who are ready to put forth their best work. You must be willing to do the same, and some. Continue to take challenging courses and remember to retain all the information you have gathered. Be sure to find numerous activities that will keep you entertained, because school work can take its toll. Develop your body physically, mentally, and spiritually in order to be a well-rounded person. If you work and study hard now, then it will pay off in the future. Remember to always have faith, because that will guide you onto the right path to success. Find your passion so that you will work hard at it no matter the condition. If it is something you love doing, then it will feel as if you are not working at all. Keep your family close as they will continue to provide support. Take some risks in order to find out what you truly are capable of accomplishing. College is fast approaching, and it is a start to your next adventure."

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I would tell myself that it is very important to hold oneself 100 percent accountable for your situation. In college many things are happening around you but that is no reason to be ignorant of one's situation. Teachers will not baby student like in high school, so being on grades is strictly the student's responsibility. Parents are no longer there to take care of thier children, so staying out of trouble is strictly the student's responsibility. School is no longer free and can be very expensive, so keeping a tab on finances, loans and other financial aid is also strictly the responsiblity of the student. In college the responsibility is placed on the student's shoulders. If I knew this I would have been more ready for college life and would have been more successful in making the transtition.

Take every step of life serious. Don't take anything for granted

I would tell myself to choose a college based on all my interests. One that has my major, extracurricular actitivies, and organizations I would like to join. I would also give the advice of being more open and focused. Do more scholarships because the tuition is hard to cover. I would encourage myself to develop better study habits and try to be more independent. I would tell myself to think about college as an investment for my future. When choosing a major think of how I want to spend the rest of my life. Ask questions such as, Do I want a job or a Career? Do I want to live paycheck to paycheck or live comfortably? Do I want to be a statistic? I would express the need of taking my time and choosing wisely. Pick an enviorment that is going to be the perfect fit. Do not just stick with what I know. Do more research to find out more about the school and what it has to offer. Based on what I have experienced this is the advice I would give myself with making the transition from senior year of high school to freshman year of college.

I would tell myself to stay focused on the light at the end of the tunnel dont give up because everything will get better when I finally graduate. I also would tell myself to remain the person that I am dont let anyone change me because I am a strong person and I will make it through the peer pressure that comes with college. I also will tell myself not to hang around the people I started hanging with in the beginning because they was holding me down only stick around people who are there to help not hurt.

Of course college may not be for everyone, but if you know in your mind that you are going to college, go because you want to and not because your family wants you to go. Everyone deserves the college experience. There will be a lot of distractions and parties but you have to know how to balance and focus on what is most important. You will never want to look back on life and say, "What if I went to college" but you also don't want to leave college feeling like you haven't learned anything or you wasted your time and have a degree for nothing. Just be prepared for the ups and downs of college, but don't let it discourage you because I was discouraged because of housing and grades and family issues but now I am 23 years old, back in college and have been achieving 3.0 GPA's the past 3 semesters, so anything is possible.

High school was a good part of my life. Even though it was an amazing time at that age, I would love to change things if I can get back in time since I made couple of mistakes that I regret. As a highschooler, even though I was adviced by my teachers to do very well in class so I could win scholarships and funds. Being a teenager and being lackadaisical on knowing the importance of good academic achievements, I missed out on great scholarships and grants that I could've been awarded that would have helped me from taking so much loans. Also , financially, I would've had much less stressful college life. One of my favoritesayings is experience is the greatest teacher in life We don't really start to take on opportunites unti reality kicks in and we face difficulties throughout our life. The more we grow older, the wiser we get. I made those mistakes as a youngster and I learned so much from it now. Since It has been tough on me, I am trying to capitalize on opportunities with the time I have left as a student and earn my degree.