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Hey kid, You don't understand how awesome school is going to be. I would tell you more than anything to do more for people and volunteer at more places. Doing more for people is not only helpful for you but also for your YNL major. Bet you wish you knew that don't you. I'd also tell you to work harder to save money better and learn how to plan better. Organization is key, elsewise things fall by the wayside in the flurry that is a semester.

Pick your classes based on the professors that teach them. A professor can either make your class experience unforgettably great and life-changing or turn it into a dreadful struggle. Look for professors that have good ratings on ratemyprofessor.com, also ask for upperclassmen's advice on that. A good professor is one who cares enough to make sure you learn, not the one who gives away A's and B's for no reason. Building relationships with your professors can turn into life-long learning and support systems. One professor still gives me great life and career advice.

Don't be afraid to get out of your shell. Meeting new people, and try new things is part of what makes college so great. Definitely pay attention in your classes, and maintain your studies. Everyone needs to let off some steam, relax/party every now and then, but don't let that defer you from obtaining your dreams. Always be respectful to those you come into contact with, and keep a sense of professionalism. Make good relationships with people (peers, professors) because you never know who may be able to help you in the future. Don't neglect to use your resources. Take advantages of all college has to offer you. You'll make mistakes, but you'll learn from them.

My advice, would be to go away for college and not stay close to home. I feel I missed opprtunites by staying at home with my family. I missed out on the life you have when you live on campus. Also not to procastinate.

Brian, I know you're tired of school right now, but in college you're going to learn more than just academics. You're going to learn some important life lessons: responsibility, love, and even how to overcome some of your shyness and work through your depression. It's going to be very hard at times, but in the end, you're going to succeed and do well, not just academically, but in your personal growth as well. Stick with it, it'll all work out. From, Future you. P.S. Don't get to broken up about Sarah, it'll hurt, but you'll eventually realize she's crazy, and not for you.

If I could back and tell my high school senior self what I know, it would to be go in undecied and that you are going to fail a couple of classes, but that is okay. Don't let family and friends pressure into doing something that you do not want to know or a major that you don't see yourself using later on.

If I could return back to my senior year and tell myself anything, it would be to keep my head up and perservere. My first semester consisted of a very difficult time adjusting and I had trouble making friends. I would love to tell my younger self to put myself out there more in classes. I would tell myself to not give up after talking to a few people, and to look at area's that fit my hobbies more, such as: The animal shelter, the vet clinics, and even the Agriculture Farm to try and visit and maybe make friends. This would have given me the hope I needed to transition easier as well as give me something to boost my confidence and happiness much faster.

Do not underestimate the amount of time needed to study. College is a completely different animal than high school. The professors vary on the amount of work required, however one thing remains the same: time. You must always allow yourself adequet time to study the materials given, even if you think the class is easy, the tests require indepth, consice answers. Knowing definitions does not cut it anymore. You must be able to take what you have learned and apply it to various situations given the class and the material covered. Although you may have lots of friends, do not let their happiness get in the way of your academic success. Declining an invitation to party or hang out should not make or break a friendship, if they are indeed your friends. True friends know that grades come first. The opportunity to attend an institue of higher learning is not available to everyone, so do not waste it!

I would tell my high school senior self be more out going, do not push animal science and college algebra aside, be more prepaired for test, do not date this person, and only spend an hour and a half preparing for the National FFA Parliamentary Procedure CDE every day. And do not be afriad to put yourself out there to meet new people.

In high school, I ended up being one of the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} percent of my graduating class. If I could go back, I would make sure to apply to as many scholarships as possible. Money has been the biggest issue of college for me. I have had to work all the time it seems and live at home. Paying for gas is such a big expense these days plus I have to drive an hour to get to MSU on the days I come to school. In high school, I would have joined a lot more clubs instead of just one ot two. I look now at people from high school that have already graduated and I want so much to be like them. But. money has caused a problem and delayed some of my schooling. Looking back, I should have been doing a lot more than just thinking about my weekend plans. I would tell myself that college is the most important thing and would help me out so much in my future plans and goals.

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.