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Although I have only spent one year on a college campus i have learned a lot. I have learned how to manage stress, act in a professional matter, and develop long lasting relationships. Through these attributes I feel as though I could be successful throughout the rest of my college years as well as for the rest of my life. I learned how to mange stress through several obstacles. The balance of trying to study for several classes cause stress in which i diminished because of the schedule that I made to help me mange time. The stress that i had made me better organized because of the studying I had to do. Also the professors here helped me to act in a professional matter because of the way that they made students respond to them. Rather it be in class or through e-mail, you always had to respond as if they were an employer. Also college has helped me developed long-lasting relationships because getting to know your your professors, counselors and advisers make the road to graduation smoother. The help that they would provide along with the other things that i learned would help me throughout life.

Well one of the first thing I would say to students is not to waste their time in college, to be able to decide what you want to do in life. also I would tell them to search as much as they can for any financial help; and to avoid partying with alcohol use because it could make you get in big trouble. To be a role model for other and to be focused on school and whener there is time to try to have fun with friends in a safe way.Enjoy college life try to interact with other to be able to know more about other specially people from other nationalities

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there would be many things I would change and would tell myself. Initially I would start off by telling myself to study harder for the SAT and to focus on getting a better score each time. I never realized until I entered college how much additional financial aid and scholarships I could receive if I would have scored higher on the SAT. In addition, talking to other students on campus and comparing the amount of loans you have compared to others is upsetting because they are receiving a free education that you have to pay for now and in the future. I would also have focusd more in my math and science classes. There are so many scholarships and additional funding that many institutes will give you because of the amount of classwork and need for students with degrees in math and science field. These are the key points I would have told myself if I could talk to myself as a high school senior.

Don't worry about life after high school. Everything will fall into place. You will make it and find the college that is a perfect fit for you. Remember to study more; especially in Chemistry (you will need this later in college). Try to create more relationships with your teachers because they will help you in the long run. Make sure you thank all of your teachers for helping you and inspiring you to meet your challenges. Take the time to thank your mom. She is your number one cheerleader. Stay dedicated to excellence in education because it will help you reach your goals in life. But most of all, enjoy the last year in high school because you will only live through it once in a lifetime.

If I could talk to my high school self I would be certain I knew how to get the classes I needed and that I searched for more scholarships to help with expenses. I would tell me where to park to arrive at class in the shortest time and the best places to rest when I have time between classes. Then I would encourage me to stay with it no matter what and to get help whenever necessary. I would say it was definitely worth it. Then I'd give a few stock tips and tell myself what movies to make sure I never saw.

I would try my hardest to improve my grades, improve my study habits and work on my social skills. I would improve my grades just so I would know how to apply pressure to myself when I need to and push myself especially when I dont want to do something. I would improve my study habits because living in the dorms there are so many distractions and sometimes you just have to grin and bare it just to get through. I would be open minded because there is no telling what you would see in an all girl dorm. I would work on my social skills because i would be going to a college where I only knew about two people before I got there, so I would have to make new friends or interact with new people at some point.

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself to slow down! High school was over so fast. I would say to stick to one club that I actually cared about. I would tell myself to pay attention to how much things cost and stick to not getting a loan. that was a great idea.

Well just so you can breath again...you did graduate. Lol. Now you have a lot to look forward to so here are a few tips. Choose a major that YOU want. Look into all your choices and make sure that it is right for you. Next study, study, study when you get to school. Partying and all that stuff can wait, it is more important to miss a party and get your work done than try and wait until the last minute. Also, be prepared to teach yourself what is not taught in class. The instructor can not do everything so you have to do some things on your own. Use the resources available to you. You pay for it so you might as well take advantage of the computer labs, libraries, tutors, and instructor office hours. Relax and have fun, you'll get through it just find. Oh yeah... work on saving some money too. I promise you that you will need it.

As a senior in college I have had my fair share of mistakes and poor decisions. I consider my mistakes to be lessons learned which has helped me grow as a young adult. If I could go back four years ago to my senior year in high school the first thing I would tell myself is to take my freshmen year seriously. During my freshmen year it seemed like I had all the time in the world to get myself together academically. Adjusting to being on my own and balancing my priorities with my social life was challenging. I took my easy classes for granted rather than using those classes as freebees to a higher my GPA. I would also tell myself to not be afraid to speak up. By not speaking up held me back from getting more involved in on campus organizations and opportunities that could have possibly furthered my experience in my major. Lastly, I would say to myself is to be aggressive and go for what I want. Sitting on he side lines will get you no where and nothing is ever handed to you, if you want it then go get it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first tell myself to relax and not to worry about not succeeding in my classes in college. I would also apply to where I oringinally wanted to go to college and would save all of the money from graduation.

If I could do so I would tell myself that know matter how hard it gets keep your head up, because you will always have someone to go to if you are in the need of help. Also I would tell myself that you should not be affraid to ask anything because it will only help you and you are most likely asking the same thing that someone else wants to ask. I would let myself know that it is going to be hard but in the long run it will all pay off.

It seems like just yesterday I was beginning my senior year. I had nothing on my mind but graduation. I figured everything else would eventually just fall in place. Lucky for me I had parents that was more concerned about my future than me. They encouraged me to apply to colleges and to save any money that I received. All of the money I received went towards clothes, nothing that would help me in college. As time passed I continued to spend like a wild banshee. When I got to college, it did not take long to realize that the ?shirt? could have gone towards groceries. Money became not a necessity but a need. The thought of books, supplies, and dorm essentials did not pass through my mind. I quickly found myself on my own with lots of clothes, and unfortunately no groceries. I managed to somehow make it through. If only I had thought about my spending habits and taken on my parent?s advice. The best advice I could give is -"save as much money as possible, you will need it".

I can honestly say I ask myself this question at least twice a week. The greatest advice I could give to my senior self would have been to apply to all the schools that sent me letters and waived the application fees. I was so stubborn on wanting to only apply to a couple of schools and when I didn?t get scholarships or financial aid because my mother made ?too much ? money I was very disappointed. I would also urge my senior self to apply for as many scholarships that I could get a hold of. My biggest struggle right now is paying for school. Although I am on a half tuition scholarship it is still extremely expensive to attend higher education. Lastly I would give myself the advice to not have to many expectations and just live in the moment. College is a once and a lifetime experience and I should enjoy every minute of it. That may even be some advice I could use right now.

I would travel back to the year 1995 when I was unsure of myself and my career options. After working in various areas of the medical insurance and healthcare field, I would encourage the 18 year old LaWanda to choose a career in mass media. There is a need for change in the healthcare industry and with establishing a job in corporate communication in a medical facility, you can make a difference. LaWanda, trying to obtain your bachelor's at 32 years old and working full-time is not easy. Take advantage of getting your education now while you do not have the pressure of a job and household bills, when you are able to fully focus on your academics and the change you will be able to enforce. Once you arrive at North Carolina A&T, schedule your study time but include a healthy social life. Make an effort to step out of your comfort zone and meet people outside of your race, gender, social class and broaden your horizon. College is an opportunity for you to meet a diversity of people and become a diversified person with diversified thoughts to make a huge change in a diversified world.

I would tell myself to get ready for a change. That there is going to be more stress on your mind than before because you are stepping into the real world where things aren't going to be sugar coated for you. You have to make the right decisions which could affect your life and college experience. Its time to grow not become but grow into a man, because if you try to become something that you aren't ready for you will lose yourself. Growing, which takes time and gives time to learn, is a part of the college experience. Think ahead and don't let anything get into the way of your goals. Always remember why your here and what your here for, which isn't for other people but for yourself. Smile a little, learn alot, and keep your head up regardless of how hard it may be to do so and you will succeed.

I would give myself the advice of getting started on the college process much earlier. I didnt know it was so difficult to get into college until later on in life. It was all apart of a learning experience in my opinion though.

If i could go back in time i would give my self advice about staying in the same state and attend a university where i live at because i never had to take out a loan until i went to a out of state school and now everyday i have to wonder where my next penny coming from and how will i be able to stay in school for the next semster or do i have to drop out and find a job then come back .......

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would talk about eliminating or reducing procrastination. Procrastination is a very serious aspect that effects both high school students as well as college students. I would also advise my self that making good grades is very important. And lastly sometimes it isnt only about what you know, its about both what you know and who you know!

If I had the opportunity to go back as a high school senior and talk to myself about college, I would tell myself to look at different opptions. When looking for colleges, I was so determined to get away from home that I applied to all out-of-state schools and had one school in mind that I was just so ready to attend, which is the school I am at now. I didn't give any in-state colleges a chance, no matter how good of a school it was. Now I wish I would have looked at some in-state colleges because I see now that I wasn't as ready as I thought I was to be away from home. I would also tell myself to look for and apply for more scholarships and grants. College is not cheap and I see that now. I believe I kind of cheated myself out of money that I could have gotten by not attending an in state college. Lastly, I would tell myself to be prepared. Everything is not going to go as planned but as long as I stay focused and determined, I can achieve anything.

I would tell myself to be more focused on school don't pocrastinate and disipline myself more.Knowing what i know now i really could have been more successful in high school and college wouldn't seem as hard. I really wished i would have displined myself more because i feel the clubs and going out are always callin my name and when it comes to chosin the club or gettin up in the morning for school sometimes i make the wrong decision. I would really tell myself not to wait to the last minute to do my homework cause you well never do your best and there is always a possiblity that i may have forgot something. i waould also tell myself to be ready for change because highschool and college are really different and dont go in expecting one thing.