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I would first tell myself to quit smoking pot. Smoking pot is dumb and will slow you down in the long run. It will also have adverse affects toward my grades. The second thing I would tell my self is to not quit going to school regardless of getting financial aid in the form of free money(grants, scholarships) . I stopped going to school for 5 years just because I couldn't get financial aid in the forms of grants or scholarships and I was brainwashed into thinking that student loans were bad. However, nowadays I am taking out student loans and I am not afraid of the debt accumulating because I know I will be able to pay it off. The third and final thing I would tell myself is to continue my pursuits into mathematics, it turns out that I will get pretty good at the subject to the point where I am teaching it.

take your time in deciding which college or university you choose. you will do great in your classes as long you study and avoid distractions. just be yourself.

I would advise myself by applying for scholarships and grants as soon as i start my senior year! I stand by that because now it's very expensive to go to school and pay for a dorm as well...

I would tell myself to not worry as much as I did. The best way to describe the transition to from high school to college is by remembering the transition from other grade levels, such as the transition from elementary school to middle school, and the transition from middle school to high school. In all of these transitions, I worried about how different the new grade level might be. I would worry about the new teacher, the added responsibility with the increase in age, the new system of teaching, and the new and more advanced school subjects. When I actually went through the new grade level, I realized that it was not significantly different from the previous grade level. The new grade level was only a faster paced and more in depth one than the previous one which is easy to get used to. I would tell myself that the same applies to college. If i knew this, I would not have stressed as much as i did my first semester. If you keep your focus on passing your classes and not stress about the transition of a new grade level, college will become a second nature.

Relax! the transition to college is not bad at all! it is actually really fun and not worth one bit of the stress. just finish high school strong and pack your bags!

Figure out how to make new friends because it is an inevitable, yet very ejoyable part of college and is hard to learn how to do. Be open to alot of different groups of people because you never know who could be one of your best freinds and maybe friends for life. Take schooling seriously but don't be too hard on yourself, have fun. School may seem like it gets too hard to continue but it will not only make you a better educated person but also one that wants the best for others and yourself. Stay strong to your beliefs, friends, and family; those are the things that make you the individual that you are and noone should be allowed to take that from you.

I would advice myself to treasure every minute spent with friends and family. I would advice myself to not stress so much over the small details but rather find the joy every day brings. Life in college might not allow you to be in the company of those you love as often as you wish. However, college is a exciting time which allows you witness what you are capable of. College life is very different from anything you have experienced before and it allows you to discover a new world filled with opportunities that are waiting for you to act upon them. Although college can be an intimidating experience at first, you will discover that it is the place where the greatest memories and friendships are built. More importantly, in the process of gaining an array of knowledge, you will discover yourself.

Knowing what I know today as a college freshman, I would tell myself as a high school senior that the transition is very difficult. Whether your a campus student or online student you have to be self motivated. No one is there to baby you or remind you what to do. I would say going to college prep classses prior to entering your fall semster is great! As well as going on overnight campus trips or spending a weekend at the campus your attending is very wise. This will help you better understand your school and get to know some of the adminstration, who by the way can be life savers! Other than that, stay focused and don't fall victim to peer pressure. You will have a great college experience.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high schol senior, I would tell myself to get a good paying job (or any job) and save up as much money as possible. I would also tell myself to work as hard as I could and start to find and apply for any scholarships possible and also to work on my extracurriular activities and volunteer anywhere and everywhere.

I think that I transitioned fairly well from high school life to college life. But, if I was given the opportunity to go back in time and give my high school self some advice, it would be to start applying for scholarships early. I got lazy my senior year and didn't think it was worth the time to apply for scholarships, but now I know differently. I could have put less of a burden on my parents if I applied for more scholarships. So, for the next three and a half years of college, I will apply for more scholarships to help my parents pay for my education. As a high school senior, I wish I would've been as considerate.

I would tell myself that a college degree was much more important than I originally thought.! When I graduated from High School, college was an option; however, many students in my rural community chose to work, marry, and begin families. Many of my former classmates (like myself) have chosen to return to college and obtain a degree to fullfill our inner most desires and dreams. My dream has been to return to school so that I can teach and share life's lessons, job experiences, and knowledge of the hospitality industry to others that wish to persue this field of interst.

I would tell myself to stay focused on class and not worry too much about the nightlife. I would also tell myself to make sure to make all morning classes, waking up can be hard but missing classes can really affect your grades. Also, make sure to not wait last minute on long essays. You should start ahead of time and make sure to be thorough. I would also tell me not to stay out too late because it can affect your grades. Also, make the most of your weekends, it is a break that you should use wisely. For Spring Break always visit some where different, the vacation is a good experience for you. Work hard, as hard as you can, during summers to save up as much money to make the school year easier. Keep in touch with your best friends from high school and your first friends of college. Stay committed to your hobbies, you don't have to dump them when you enter college, you can still have fun. Last of all I would tell myself that the experience is what you make it.

I would tell myself to be more open, to allow people to get to know me fully. Study is more then key to success, to make more time for rest. Spend time with your friends, the closer you get to them, the more you can help them and the more they can help you. Don't be selfish with your spare time, if you have extra time, give it up to someone who needs help. Be willing to learn, and to teach. Take your time there is no need to rush your life, you have time, slow down a bit. Take the time to call your family, they know how to help you more then most people do. Most importantly have fun, if you make school boring you'll never make it!

Some of the most important advise that I would give myself would be to try my best in all my classes in high school. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholerships during my senior year.

If I were to go back in time to when i was a senior, there would be much advice i'd give to myself. I would tell myself to focus on the transition of high school to college. How can I ensure that I have the money and cooperation to be in college. I would also advise that college is way different and you need to be more use to being in school more often. Also how it takes up alot of time and studying. I would also advise myself that college is worth it at all costs. Be focused and enjoy your studys and time in college.

Hello Cindy, welcome to this life you chose. Senior year you worked hard but didnt apply to enough scholarships. You were forced to take out loans. This is you, regretting. College is different. Pay attention, be active. It's hard sometimes and you might pull all nighters. This is you, procrastinating (and trying to change). You will meet people from different backgrounds. In El Paso, more than 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the population is Hispanic, now you are the minority. You will learn that you are more judgmental than you thought, but in the process you will become more tolerant. This is you, open minded. You will make friendships that will last a life time. This is you, socializing. You will need to be more responsible and independent. Your mom wont come in at 6:30 to tell you to wake up. This is you, maturing. I know this is overwhelming. There will be times when you doubt yourself and wonder what you are doing with your life. This is you, learning. I'm not sure if you can completely prepare but it's a heads up for what is to come. This is living your life. Be ready to be surprised.

Be open-minded. Some people will try to discourage you from accomplishing your goals but when you put your mind to it anything is possible. If your having trouble on campus, ask. People will suprise you at how much they want to help you. Especially professors, find one that you know you can rely on and keep in touch with them through-out and even after your college career. Make good impressions on teachers, they can and will help you succeed. Do not let the amount of work required for your degree discourage you from doing what you want. You can and will make it through college. And you will be successful, if you put your all into your degree.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I think I would tell myself to start being more frugal because college is very expensive. I would tell myself that choosing a college that is far away from home is probably not the best plan there is. I should choose a college based on where I want to go not the place that seems like all my friends are going. A lot of my high school goes to NMSU and I thought I would like that but if I could go back in time I would want to tell myself that people do not change over night and the drama that happened during high school will still be going on in college.

Since I got married before I graduated high school I missed out on a lot. I waited a whole year before enrolling in college so If I could go back in time I would tell myself "school shouldn't wait, go now, and don't get married now". I was married to someone who didnt acknowledge me and he brought me down for a while but now I'm free as a bird. I look foward to my career and I love where I'm going in life. Under all the circumstances and situations I''ve been though I always give one hundred percent in school. It is very important for me to suceed and better myself with a career so no matter if I could go back in time I feel like no one can stop me from achieving my goals.

I would definitely go back to high school and let myself know as well as my other classmates know to take classes that will pertain to college general education requirements. There are ways to be in high school and take college credit and it would have been great to have gotten a lot of my pre-requisites out of the way. This would have been useful information to consider, considering that while in high school, the school will pay for high school students to take college credit courses.