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Would you like to see how your life could be outside the box you call your mind? Is there anything besides horses that could ever begin to satisfy your creative self? I know, I know; no one has ever taught you how amazing the rest of the world can be. You're not stuck with what life has dealt you! You can be what you set out to be. Don't be so hard on yourself. It's ok if it's difficult for you or you're afraid. I would be surprised if you could find one person taking such a big step in life who didn't have any doubts. Did you know that the majority of college students rely on loans, grants, and scholarships to get them through school? You don't have to have money saved to go to school. You also don't have to start at a community college. There are trade schools and programs that suit the needs of people with creative minds. People who don't have the affinity to complete every class under the sun that doesn't necessarily apply to their chosen field. Would you like to come see?

I would tell myself to always have a backup plan in case one couldn't get into the classes they would like to or into the college desired. I would also tell myself to be prepared for the work and learning how to manage your time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to try harder that academic year. Throughout my college transition, I have noticed that without the work ethic or the willingness to earn the “A’s,” it is impossible to succeed in college. Usually, students slack off their last year of high school; seniority confronts them and makes them stop trying. On the contrary, I believe that in order to get used to college, it is important to try harder your senior year. Try harder, as in pay more attention, not memorize but understand the concepts, and spend more time on schoolwork. Another advice I would give myself is to apply for as many scholarships as I can. Tuition payments, books, dorm and meal costs rise every year. The economy we are experiencing today is worst than ever. In times like these, it's important to save money. Now, being a college student and applying for scholarships, I have noticed that most of the scholarships are made for high school students. Due to this reason, I would encourage myself to apply for various scholarships and pay for my college education.

Enjoy high school a little bit!! Although you do have time to enjoy life in College and it is generally more fun than high school, it is also a transitional phase in a persoon;'s life that is filled with stress and uncertainty. High school, with all of it's difficulties, gives individuals a chance to simply be you and enjoy themselves. I would make sure that I didn't let my studies consume me during high school, and to not be so uptight about nearly everything. However I would also tell myself to enjoy the first year or so of college once they enter it, becasue it goes by more quickly than high school does. I would tell myself to get involved in student events and activities right away, and to not be so shy about meeting and making new friends. I would also tell myself that when yo udo inevitably lose some of the friends you had in highschool, to not be upset about it, to not think that their friendship wasn't real, but to think of it as someone who left a mark in their life that they shouldn't forget or resent.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self to use my time wisely and not get so caught up in working. Working too much definitely impacted my grades, and made it hard to study as much as I should have. At the time I was just so happy to have a job that allowed me to make a lot of money that I wanted to be there more than school. Consequently, I only had average grades the first couple of semesters. I could have done so much better if I had applied myself more, instead of working so much.

I would tell myself not to give up. High school proved to be a difficult social time in my life, as did prior educational aspects. I would go back to tell myself that everything will get better. I would tell myself that the decisions in my life will pay off, and that I will attend a wonderful university where I will meet many wonderful friends. I would tell myself to calm down and focus on school, because what is about to come in my life, is well worth the wait.

IF I COULD GO BACK TO MY SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL I WOULD TELL MYSELF TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON THE BEACH BECAUSE IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY DREAMS; HOWEVER, I REALLY ENJOY WHERE I WENT TO UNDERGRAD. I WOULD TELL MYSELF TO PICK A MAJOR THAT WOULD PREPARE MYSELF FOR A HORRIBLE ECONOMY. I WOULD TELL MYSELF TO ENJOY COLLEGE BUT ALSO TAKE AN INTERNSHIP.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college, I would have quite a bit of advice for myself. I would start by telling myself that I shouldn’t be quite as worried as I am. I was totally freaked out about going to college, I mean don’t get me wrong, I was definitely excited, but I was a ball of nerves. I'd let myself know that there will always be someone to talk to, and if you don’t fit into one group, there is a much bigger diverse group of people there to meet and I am bound to find at least one person to bond with. I would also let myself know that college isn’t quite as hard as the teachers say (they just wantto scare you and keep you doing your work in high school) but it definitely isn’t easy- start a habit of doing work and study early on instead of learning the hard way, and lastly I would tell myself to have fun, because it will all mean nothing if I don’t enjoy the experience.

No matter what you think, never room with your best friend. It just doesn't work ever. College is also very different. It is nothing like high school, or ap classes. Always, if there are any questions about grades or class content, go to the teacher, it is a major help. If they see that you care, they might be more likely to help you later.

The summer between senior year of high school and freshman year of college was a very stressful time. I found myself constantly replaying a series of questions in my mind and growing more and more concerned each time I couldn't answer them. What will my major be? Will I make friends? How will I pay for this? While the last question is still an issue, the others have fallen into place quite nicely. If I could speak with my high school self I would tell myself to relax, things are not nearly as bad as my mind makes them out to be. I have found that the more I think the more worst case scenarios I formulate and they lead me nowhere. I would like to show my high school self all the things I know now: that everyone else has the same fears and it is ridiculous to think that I am alone in this. I had convinced myself that no one else could possibly feel the way I did which made everything worse, but now I realize that most everyone feels anxiety before starting school. It's normal, and everything will be okay in the end.

Looking back at my high school years, I had many great times, as well as some bad times. My senior year was the best, but I didn't take full advantage of my year. If I was to offer any advice to the current seniors, I would want them to meet and make as many friends as possible. I had many friends in my life all of them moved away once the summer ended. Things begin to change and your fellow classmates that you would get to see everyday soon vanish once you go to college or hit the real world. Secondly, have fun and make many memories, take trips and see things with your friends, you may not know when the next time you will get to see hang out again once you move off. Senior year is a great and fun year, make the most of every opporntunity. The final thing you need to worry about is your study time. High school is the time to learn great study techniques because once you get to college they don't baby you anymore. Make the most of your time left, because the real world is right around the corner.

First, of all I would strive to do better as a senior and improve all of my grades. the next plan of action would be to participate in sports to catch an eye of a recruiter to a good college. lastly I would start my college search and applications while im still in school to secure myself a spot in a college.

Assuming that I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to tell myself. I would tell myself that college is not as easy as what it may seem like, and it is an opportunity that I have to take seriously. As far as transitioning, I would have told myself that I need to learn to work harder and manage my time. However, the most important thing that I would tell myself is that I need to choose a major and stick with it because if if don't, I will get off track. Many high school senior are told to go to college and get a career, but no one really ever specifies that you should choose the career and choose a major that your going to complete in college. This is probably the most important thing to figure out as a high school student, and many high school students don't realize this reality till they are in college. I would have saved myself some time and money if I had known these things, but it is a live and learn lesson that I can now tell others.

As a race, we can only reach our potential when individuals are informed to where we are intellectually as a whole. From that point, we can use our skill and insight to build onto what we have discovered about ourselves, our environment, and most importantly our limitations. When we can see where discovery has left off we can push past it. Education to me, is my contribution to my race. I have studied and will continue to learn as much as I can so I can put myself in a position to add to what we know as a society. I believe that we were not meant simply to learn and repeat what others have explained to us. I see it as my responsibility to do every thing in my power to reach the maximum potential contribution that I, personally, can offer. My education is bringing me up-to-date on the past, so that I can build the future. Education is the first and necessary step enabling me to do this and for that reason my education is the most valuable thing I possess.

The food may be bad, and there may be a lot of walking, but North Georgia was definitely where I was meant to be. I was the shy kid in highschool, but being in this small environment, I've made many good friends that I can depend on. The most valuable experience to me though, is the Christian organizations. Through Baptist Collegiate Ministries and Epic, I have been able to grow in my Savior Jesus' love. These organizations offer so much guidance and advice based on the Bible, not on worldly expectations. Through them, I have been able to be in small group Bible studies and mission trips and to gain Christian friends who can help keep me on the right path.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience! I am in the Senior Military program here and it has taught me much. I have learned leadership skills, discipline, physical fitness, time management, and other skills needed in the corporate world. I am also a member of the orchestra here. I play the cello and am first chair and the orchestra student ambassador as a sophomore. I am a History Secondary Education major and I believe this school is an excellent preparation for my future job. This school is known for it's education program and I am proud to be part of it.

the best experience is to be able to be all unanimous ones in a same one to think, thus to construct a better future and to have a defined vision thus to complete the mission of each and to be successful in the professional life, and to be better person.

Out of my college experience so far, I have learned a lot more about myself as well as making many life-long friends. The caliber of friends I have made/met are exactly like me and we obviosuly get along well. I could not imagine me going to any other college or university. North Georgia College and State University is the school I always wanted to attend and now I am here. Most importantly, I have received an excellent education. The professors are very understanding and are willing to guide me through anything I may need help on.

I have grown so much because I am attending college. I have gotten out of my comfort zone and made friends who I never would have met if I weren't in college. I am obtaining a valuable education so that one day I will be able to educate others. I have learned how to take care of myself without having to turn to my parents for everything. I have grown spiritually by becoming involved with my campus ministries, and I now have the opportunity to go on at least two missions trips this year. The classes I have taken here have taught me much and not just in an educational sense. They have taught me so much about myself and the world we live in. There are just so many things that I wouldn't know if I had not decided to come to college. I also wouldn't be able to pursue my dream job of becoming a teacher without the education that I am receiving here. I feel like a more rounded citizen and an overall better person because of the experiences I have had while at college. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

My college experiance has showed me who I really am. College has helped me realize that I want to do many things in life. I was so set on one degree in High School and I have now discovered my true passions in life. School has always been very important and valuable to me. I feel knowledge is power and the experiance I recieve threw education has made me a stronger person. College has made me want to learn more and discover new things. I find myself more into the sciences, religons, and the arts. I hope by recieving scholarships I can attend to further my education and become all that I want to be.