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If I could go back and talk to myself in my high school senior year I would tell myself I shouldn't worry about the hardship you're recieving in school now, you'll meet tons of new people, have an amazing advisor who will take the time to sit and talk with you when you're feeling confused about school and be surrounded by brilliant professors. Focus on your studies and work hard to keep at what you want in life and don't let anyone sell you short, because you're an amazing person who is intelligent and can become what you believe you can be.

I would work hard to get the best ACT score possible. I have enjoyed being a student athlete and I would not change that in any way. I have been very happy with the path I have taken and I hope to obtain my M.B.A. in May of 2010. I would strongly recommend Murray State University to any high school senior and have recommended it to my younger sister, who is a high school senior this year.

It may seem as though living in this town I would know everything about this camus, but just because I live here doens't make it so. There are still things that can be learned about MSU. My first semester I had to take a Freshamn Orientation class which at the time i thought was useless but I did learn a little bit about MSU that isn't told to every person who visits the campus. Don't be so cokcy thinking that you know everything about a University simply because you have had t drilled into your brain that that's where you are going to go. There is always something to learn about a school.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have so much advice. I would first point out the fact that college is very expensive. I would tell myself to get all the help I can to pay for college, and to work the whole year to save money. I would have told myself to tell my parents to save their money to help with college. Staying in my own state would have been the best advice I could have given myself, because college in your own state is cheaper. Especially, if I would have stayed in my city. If I could go back in time, I would have told myself to look for a job here at school as well, and to do all extracuricular activites I could before I came. If I could go back in time and give myself advice. I would have saved a lot of money.

There are so many things you need to know. First off, do not become immersed in the hardships, crossroads, and sad times going on bak home. As well, do not become overwhelmed with the 'college life'. Don't succumb to pressure to drink or go to parties, they are not what will fulfill your life and bring you happiness. Enjoy and take part in campus activities and ministry groups. Use this special time in your life to make friends, make mistakes and learn from them, and most of all, enjoy life. Laugh. Cry. Live. Love everything that surrounds you, don't let negative thoughts or people bring you down. College is an exciting journey with many opputunities, hardships, and joys along the road. Take every positive oppurtunity that comes your way. Explore the culture of diverse students around you. Volunteer your time to help those in need. Take part in activities, lectures, plays, and events around campus. Overall, embrace being a young adult that was lucky to get the oppurtunity to go to college; explore every positive aspect of your new environment. Most of all though, love yourself and live your life the way that makes you happy.

If I could go back and tell my high school senior self about making the transition to MSU, I would definately try and talk myself into living on campus. Being a commuter is great, but living in the dorms probably would have made transitioning from high school to college life several times easier. Even though my house is only a short drive from MSU, the campus is almost like a completely different world. No one cares if you show up to class or actually pay attention to the professors, no one cares if you do your homework or take your tests, no one cares what you do, and that makes it so much easier to just put all of it to the back of my mind. Living on campus, I'd have friends (some old, some new) to make sure I went to class and turned my assignments in, and my first semester would probably have gone a lot smoother because of it. It's not high school, there's no one to hold your hand and lead you through it. At least by living on campus, you'll have someone there who understands what you're going through.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior i would tell myself to get serious. First off to state filling out more scholarship applications and get all of my paperwork lined out early. Figure out a budget so that I can try to pay for all of the expenses of college, because it is far more than I ever thought that it would be. I would also tell myself that school and homework is more important than anything else at the time could be; once you get your grades back that you would have really skipped out on whatever it was at the time and work on your grades. College is totally different from high school and be ready to work harder and longer because grades aren't given they are earned.

In high school as a senior I would have told myself to not attempt things because they seem out of reach and or because you don's see the chances of you being successful at it. As a senior I would also tell myself to do things that will give me a better understanding of who I am and what makes me happy. That way when you arrive to college you have a idea of what you want to do and you can then decide what courses will get you to the job that makes you happy. I would simply tell myself to do a little more SELF-Discovery. I think I made the transition from high school to college fairly well compared to some of my friends. I would like to go back and encourage my friends that decided against college to maybe rethink there decision and go ahead and try it out because alot more oppourtunities are opened up to you by secondary education. I am only in my second semester and because of the groupps and professors that I have met I have experienced more than I would have ever, if I did not come to college.

I would have recommended that my past self should have inquired more about the school life itself, instead of just jumping in to things. I would have also informed myself that I would need to move to the town in which my college is in since the adjacent town is thirty miles away, and the transportation is a pain on my car 4-5 days a week. The last piece of advice would to not let emotional separations affect my schooling, as it would eventually make it more difficult the longer I was in school.

Dear High-School Self, Do not become shy over the summer you go off to college. There is no need for that and it is totally pointless to not open yourself up to the new opportunities that will arise to your side. Always keep an open mind when meeting new people, and professors. Go to the student activities on campus, and also become involved with those activities. You will be able to meet new people and even network for later life experiences. Be courteous to the people in your dorm, especially your floor advisor. Study hard, but don?t forget to have fun also! Yours truly, College Self

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably never shut up! The first thing I would tell me is to leave the boys alone because you have plenty of years to worry about them. The second thing that I would tell me is to study hard and learn some good study habits. Next I would tell myself that it is okay to stay at home with my parents a while longer. Let them pay the bills, eat out of their fridge, and try not to fight with your brothers! You will be able to concentrate more on your studies and less on working enough hours to pay your rent. Next, I would tell myself to stop changing my mind so much and pick a major and stick to it. Don't listen to negative talk about your course of study, but follow your heart. The last thing I would tell myself is to enjoy the moment and to learn as much as you can while your brain is young. Listen to your parents, teachers, etc., because they have been around longer and know a thing or two about life.

What I would tell myself is that I know that it is going to be hard. There are going to be times where dropping out seems like the best answer, but know that here at Murray State the professors and other staff members really care about you. This is a great chance to do what you have always wanted to do and always remember that you can do anything you set your mind to. This school wants it's students to succeed and go on to a bigger and better future. Oh, and remember to bring a pair of rain boots it rains a lot here!

Looking back, i would say there are numerous words of advice i would give to myself as a high school senior. First i would tell myself to focus focus focus. Staying focsed on what must be done is a key to success in college life. Second i would tell myself to get a job. It is a completly different world when you move off and you're on your own. Lastly i would definatly tell myself to go for the gold. Don't ever let people talk you out of your dreams especially the dream of attending college. Neither one of my parents had the opportunity to obtain a college degree si i really do stress the importance of attending college. It is an amazing feeling to be the first member of your family to attend college and no one, no matter what they do or how hard they try, can take that away from you.

Put yourself out there and put aside your reservations. Join clubs because that's where and how you will meet people. Don't stress too much about the things that seem so important now, because a year or two from now you'll realize they weren't as important as you thought. Be yourself and try your hardest ( that's the best thing I can say, it seems simple but it's so true!)

The next four years are going to be fun. Keep it in mind to have fun, always look to have fun. College is not only about the assignments and the GPA and the professors. College is where you will meet hundreds of new people and become friends with many of them. A few of these people will become long time friends. Friends that will help you in your times of need and pick you up when you fall, push you when you stop and pull you when you dont think you can. Try new things, this will be one of the few times you can experience so many different things for so little money. Learn to dance, play racquetball more often, pick up another language, do all of it. Even though you will not master anything, you can say you did it. Experience as much as you can, thats what college is for! Additianally, avoid Christina Simonca, its just gonna be bad. The lottery numbers for 6/9/2005 are 2- 6- 7- 9- 20- 21. Sept 2007 is going to start a recession and be sure to buy smucker stock. By the way, dont forget to study.

Knowing what I know now about college life I would have been more prepared for financial dilemmas and filled out more scholarships. The advice that I would give myself before attending college would be to prepare for classes that are more strenous and difficult but to not let them get you down. Attending college is far more difficult than I imagined but I know that by being determined and having a strong work ethic I can succeed and become something better than I ever imagined.

Upon graduating from high school, I became very excited but equally as nervous to start a new chapter in my life. This chapter would be filled with unique experiences, including a list of unexpected situations I had never before encountered. Looking back, I did not realize what an impact studying would have on my grades. In high school, I did not use my time wisely and fully prepare for tests. However, while attending college, I have gained such a respect for these studying skills and have grown to rely heavily upon them to get by. I now also must have some way of managing my time and organizing my thoughts. Time is very precious with my busy schedule and I must always carry a planner with me. I also wish I had known how vital it is to pay attention to the syllabus at the beginning of the year. A teacher has very specific ideas on how to run their class. Knowing what your teacher expects of you what you should expect to see from them, determines your overall success in their class. All of these things I wish I had known and would offer as advice to new students.

After taking the knowledge and experiences that I have been through I would tell myself many things in order to prepare for the transition. I would tell myself to get ready for the biggest change of my life. Moving twelve hours away to attend college will not be an easy change and there will be many times when the opportunity arises to quit but that I have the will power to make it through and in the end will be very happy with my decision. I would also tell myself to take the ride that college has to offer and to make as many friends as possible and enjoy learning about new people and their ways of doing things. The last thing that I would tell myself would be to study hard and remember that in the future I will not only hold a diploma but also the key to many happy memories.

Be prepared to do a lot of work but don't be discouraged because in the end it is all worth it. You'll have a great time in a majority of your classes, make great friends that you'll have through out life, and have a plethora of options waiting for you. Just be yourself and don't worry what others will think. You have to be true to yourself first and good things will happen. Be open to new ideas, new opportunities and new friendships. Relax, enjoy and be happy.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself, I would tell myself to get a head start on applying for scholarships, and to apply to a 4 year college after graduating early from high school. I would save myself the trouble and tell myself information about what my life would be like if I took a year off from school, and all the things that could have happened if I would have kept attending college. I would encourage myself to make college my number one priority and to not let anything stand in my way of becoming an independent. I would also encourage myself to get a good job with a business like UPS (united postal service), a business like UPS pays for your school, in full. They also reimburst you for any payments that you did have to make, like for books, that they didn't pay for. They also require you to keep up with your grades and send in a copy of your grades and classes.