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I would tell myself to stop stressing out. As long as it is an informed decision and you get involved on campus, you will fall in love with your college. If not transferring is not that bad, no matter how bad your college experience is , it could always be worse. College is about finding yourself and that's exactly what you will do on campus.

I would tell myself not to pick your school just basing it off your major you will think you will want to do. Don't lose motivation and if there is something you really want to persure go for it. I wish I would've got the opportunity to dance in college and took advantage of more opportunities at an earlier time.

Layne: Start out with a major in Occupational Safety and Health. You might not know it now, but you will enjoy it. This will save you some time. Join the Murray State University Rowing Team, and enjoy it as much as possible while it lasts. Join Sigma Sigma Sigma, and really get involved. These two organizations will give you life long friends and long lasting memories. Don't try to do everything; it is impossible for anyone to accomplish. Really make the most out of what you learn in college. It will help you out later on. Good luck! I know you'll do well.

The most important thing I would tell myself to do in college is to get involved in activities and clubs because it will make the rest of college easier and much more enjoyable.

There are so many peices of advice that i could give to my high school self, so many things i wish someone would have told me. If I could give just one peice of advice to myself senior year of high school I would tell myself to be wiser in my decisions. Take the time to think everything through clearly, dont rush into any decision making small or large. Nothing is secret forever be sure to think before you speak because a bad reputation can be made in a minute and take a lifetime to correct. Take your time choosing classes, churches, friends, boyfriends, and even clothes these are all things that you may regret so choose carefully. Above all else be wise in deciding who keeps your company. It is the people you are near the most that you are the most like. So no matter the decision at hand take your time, think, and choose wisely.

If I were to go back in time I would tell myself to try to become more outgoing. One difficult aspect for me during the transition to college from high school was making new friends. I had become so accustomed to the people in my hometown that it was a shock to realize there are more people out there and hard to choose which ones I liked. Not only was I changing my environment and stepping out of my comfort zone but now going to college I had to meet completely different people and have them like me.

I would tell myself to be more social at the start of my college career, because the friends you make in college will more than likely be the friends you will have for life. I would also tell myself to buckle down and study hard, because although college can be academically challenging, it is worth it in the end to work hard and study dilegently. The last thing I would tell myself would be to keep up on applying for scholarships and do my best to fund my education and my future.

Even though graduation from high school was only months ago, I feel as if it was years. I was very nervous about going to college, meeting new friends, living in a dorm room, and handling classes. If I could go back and give myself tips and advice there are many things that I would say. One of the most important things to do while in college is to get involved. All you have to do is follow your interests and be willing to put in time and effort. By getting involved on campus, you automatically make new friends and connctions. Being involved allows you to create memories and gain skills that otherwise you would never have the opprotunity to do. I would also tell myself to be organized with keeping classes, activies, and homework in check. While in college, I have found that it can be very tempting to hang out with friends, instead of study or write a paper. I would tell myself that sometimes you have to say no, since you are going to college to get a quality education. There will always be time to hang out with friends after.

I would tell myself to work harder, to push myself to be the best that I could be. My ignorance in high school has caused alot of ripples in the transition. Get involved in more activities, time management skills are crucial to college success. Try to get a feel for handling personal finances. If you start saving now you will worry less about finances later. Make your web of personal and professional contacts bigger, because no matter what you do with your life, support even in small amounts can make a big difference. Be happy with who you are and who you want to be. Even if you are unsure of what you want to do with your future, be happy with all the steps you take. Live with no regrets the past is the past and the future is the future, they call this time the present because it is a gift.

I would tell my self to study more. not to let anything get in my way and to always do my best.