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I would say to follow your dreams, but make sure that you're chasing them for yourself rather than because everyone else wants you to follow that particular career choice. Make sure to find two or three good friends so that you will have someone to hang out with and talk to in your free time, in you have any. Don't try to take too many credit hours at a time because you will burn out quickly if you do. Remember to take a few minutes each day to just breath; and remind yourself that you are smart, even though you may not feel like it at the moment, and things will get better. Understand that courses are more fast-paced than you're used to so be prepared to work harder and learn more on your own. Learn better ways to study as soon as possible because the tests will kill you if you don't. And, most of all, take it one day at a time and have fun when you can because it will be over soon. I would rather have a degree and life-long friends than one saying I gave up friendship for grades.

QUIT SLACKING OFF AND GET BETTER GRADES!!!! Take the ACT and really try to do well, you dork!

Breathe. Just breathe in- then hang on for the ride. That?s what I would say if I could talk to myself as a high school senior. At that point in my life, it had felt like the entire world was at my finger tips and if I made a wrong move, I would drop it. Thankfully, I have found out since then that the world is not so fragile. Life is exciting, and it's not as difficult to make the right choices as I was told. If I could go back two years, I would tell myself to ask for advice before choosing and then worrying about everyone else and use that information to make a smart choice. College life, and life in general, is about what you do, and not something to be anxious of because you will make what you want to out of it. If you desire good friends that will last a life time, join a club and stick with it. If you want to do well in your classes, form study groups and talk to your teachers. Hang in there, relax a little, and enjoy as much of it as you can!

I would tell myself to go ahead and take the time to learn good study habits and to talk to my teachers more than just in class. I would also tell myself to try to get ahead of the class. Don't just look at the current material, take a look at what is coming up and go ahead and prepare for that. Another piece of advise I would give myself is not to focus on video games and goofing off all the time. There is a time and place for that, and the time is after all the work is done. The place varies. So basically, I would try and teach myself all the skills I would need for college so that I wouldn't have to learn them the hard way as I did.

Be confident. Be aggressive. Give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in all that you do. Choose wisely those things in which you participate. At first, just test the waters; get a feel for the activity or club you are checking out. If it fits you, then jump all in. If it does not fit, be bold enough to say "no" and move on. Definitely make friends, invite new faces to your group(s), and develop those friendships as if they will be yours for life. "Be" a friend for life--to at least one person on campus. Develop a relationship that can be counted on through thick and thin, in good and bad times, sort of like family. Academics DO count. It is a competitive world out there, and economic times are tough, so we must all do our best-academically, finacially, relationally, spiritually, or otherwise. So give your education and the whole experience of college life your all. It is certainly a privilege, an honor, and a freedom that we should never take for granted. Take that approach, and maybe you will make a difference in the lives of many you meet today and tomorrow.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and to focus more in math class. I would tell the high school me not to worry about my friends, but worry more about my classes.

college is fun, but school work is also important. cuz u need a get a great job after you graduate. SO PLAY hARD and STUDY HARD

Finding the right college was the most difficult decision I ever had to make in my life. It was a time for stress, a time for thought, and a time for cooperation. The best part about being a college student is that you are not restricted to one school; there are so many colleges to choose from that are located in your own state! If the first college you pick is not the perfect fit, then, try another one! That is the beauty of receiving a college education. As a student, it is best to study hard, but take advantage of the opportunities available on campus. Try new things that you would have never tried and live life to its fullest by making goals for your future. Parents; allow your student to find the passion that lies within them. Support them in anything that they wish to pursue, but provide comfort and advice when they ask for it. College is an enriching experience for both the parent and the student, so cooperate and make a future together!

College is about finding yourself and working hard to live up to your own expectations. College is a place that prepares you for the world like high school never could. I know that I have grown so much this past year and feel much better making big decisions without my parents than I did before. A word for parents: This is a time for your child to use what you've taught them without you hovering over them. College is where the character you helped to build all those years before they turned eighteen are put to the test. It's a place where students will either sink or swim and unfortunately, I've seen quite a few friends sink; however, more of my friends have chosen to make their college experience a buoyant one. My Bible Study leader, a year older than me, just spent the summer doing a journalism internship in Romania and we couldn't be more excited for her! That's what college is about too: finding people who will tell you when you've done something dumb, and people who will tell you when you've truly accomplished something. College is about finding true friends!

Look at choices and consider options like size, location, student population, academic standards, and financial sustainability. All of these, in my opinion, make for a successful college career when chosen wisely.

It is very important to thoroughly understand what the college offers and the types of people at the college. At this point in a students life, it is somewhat hard for them to completely change who they are to adapt to a new surrounding. This makes it very important to research the colleges to find the best fit. Once a college is chosen, then the student should be very aggresive in find a social group to be part of, as this is very important to succeed both socially and academically.

I would have to say, make sure that you are certain with whatever choice you make in deciding which college is right for you. Attend orientations and information sessions because they are very helpful with the decision process.

I think that it is extremely important to take the time to research all of your prospective schools, and narrow your choices down to two or three places. When you get to that point, I suggest visiting the schools. Most of the time just looking around a school can help you decide whether or not you want to go.

It is important to find a school that has plenty of possible majors available, because it is very common for students to change their minds about their major. Getting settled in to a new environment is one thing, but to have to change schools because your current one does not have the new major you're interested in is very unfortunate and difficult.

By knowing what you want in a school, whether it be small big, in a city or middle of no-where and what you want to do and if that school has what you want. Prices also are important.

Make sure you pick a college that is strong in several areas, so you can change your mind about what you want to study.

When giving advice to fellow students and/or their parents, I tell them to think about what is important in their lives. For me, college is about getting the proper education to start my career, as well as learning the skill set to get me there. These personal ideals are what interested me in the college that I chose. Individuals should chose their college based on what interests them. Now no one can know what interests you, better than yourself. So I tell everyone to chose their college based on what they like, and what they enjoy. I am driven by my hopes for a good career in the enginieering field, so I chose a college that I knew would give me a good education and a good beginning for my career. Now I can not speak for everyone, so indivduals should take a look into themselves when chosing their college.

Visit a small college, a big college, in-state colleges, private colleges, and everything in between to see what fits your child. There's nothing like seeing something first hand to help make your decision about your future.

Don?t look for a school with bestest academic record, you don?t want to remember your four years in college living in a library on a caffeine diet. Instead look for a school that has your activities/interests; fits you location wise, activity, weather, size, and diversity wise.

Make sure you really give this some thought. Don't leave this up to chance!! College is a big deal so make sure you are going to be happy!! If you're worried, you can always wear red and chosse NC State!!! GOOOOOO WOLFPACK!!!!!