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I would tell myself not to allow the pressure of picking the right college get to me. I was really focused on how prestigious the universities were and what people would think when I said Iwas accepted. In the end, I picked the right fit for me but I wish I had let that perspective go a little bit earlier.

If i could go back in time and give myself advice I would say to do what you love. Don't chose a major based off of the salary or else you will regret it for the rest of your life. If music is what you truly enjoy then don't waste time doing biology classes that you aren't going to even like. Music has always been your one true passion and its what you should do the rest of your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself advice to start applying for those scholarships! Just apply, apply, apply for scholarships, and apply for more! I would also say to always check your student account with the college you plan on attending and ask questions if you’re not sure about something.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to decide on a career choice first so I would not have to change my majors and would get through all of my classes that are needed quicker.

Being in college has opened my eyes to different aspects of the world and caused me to self reflect about what I should have and could have done in my past, particularly during my senior year of high school. That time marked a scary and difficult time in my life because I didn't know what my next step was. I contemplated attending a community college, attending a university, and joining the Air Force. With that, the advice I would've given myself to get me through that time is that confidence is everything, so always have confidence in yourself, stay calm and focused when things don't go as planned, take hold of all your opportunities, value the importance of loved ones, and don’t be concerned with what others think of you.

If I had the chance to go back in time and give my high school self the advice needed for upcoming college life, I would say that the most important thing I would need to know about is time management. I would explain that college is not like high school in how you always have that security and the guidance of your parents to tell you when to get things done or tell you when to go to class. Once you are in college it is as if your strings are cut from your parents and it is now your sole responsibility for the decisions you make from now on, and that those decisions do have consequences.

I would tell myself not to worry so much! Universities are interested in retention of their students and therefore they have a lot of student services aimed at helping students tackle the challenges they may face, especially during the freshman transition. From Residence Hall Assistants to Disability Support Services, you will find people who are there to help. You just have to do a little research on your university’s website and reach out in order get the support you need. The friends you meet will be your biggest supporters. Professors also want their students to succeed, so take advantage of their office hours if you need to speak with them. You can always send them an email if you cannot attend their office hours. Go to all your classes and do not be afraid to ask questions! Take advantage of the support services offered at your university and don't be afraid to challenge yourself with new experiences. Having a supportive network can provide the perfect launching pad for new and exciting opportunities. After all, that is what college is all about!

Be open, be social, and be willing. During the first few weeks and even the first few months, all the students are very social with each other because everybody is trying to meet new people. Even when you are in the elevator, people will say "hi" and introduce themselves. It is the perfect opportunity to make new friends. When people ask to hang out with you or go do something, do it. It is a chance to meet new people and make new friends. It is all about meeting others when everybody is open and social.

AT THE MOMENT THE EDUCATION IN ANY PROFESSION THAT HAS A WEIGHT MANY MORE FORT THAN AT OTHER TIMES, AND IS WHAT IT ALLOWS TO FOLLOW AHEAD AND TO SECURE THE GOALS HIM THAT I AM LOOKING FOR. AS SOON AS WITH REGARD TO OUR PROFESSION, WE HAVE THE MECHANIC, BUT LACK THE QUALIFICATION THAT ALLOWS YOU TO REASON WHY EACH THING BECOMES THAT WE DO. THIS IS WHAT IT ALLOWS US TO GROW DAY TO DAY AND NOT REASON WHEN WE WORKED WE ARE LIKE MACHINE THAT PRODUCES, PRODUCES AND PRODUCES. HOWEVER, WHEN ACQUIRING DEEP KNOWLEDGE BEFORE OUR EYES AND IMPRESSIVE OPORTUNITY OCCURS US. AND, MAINLY, IT GIVES THE CAPACITY US TO CREATE, WHICH CAUSES THAT EVERY DAY THEY ARE A DIFFERENT AND INNOVATING DAY.

Study, so I will be prepared for college work! Barely passing in school, does not prepare a person for college courses.

Freshmen definitely need to know there way around campus. They also need to know how the meal plans work. Transfers, dining dollars, and Jack debit aside from paying with cash or credit are the common ways of buying food. Also, knowing the time of the office hours of the professors is useful.

The advice I would give myself when I was a senior would be to choose what college i wanted to attend carefullly. I would tell myself what kind of environment would I want to stay in. I would get all my financial aid all straightened out. I would also make a promise with myself and tell myself that I will get good grades and hurry up and finish school. I have to stay focused on my classes and keep up with my reading material.

Start exploring career opportunities while still in high school. You will be more likely to pick a major that you are interested in and stick with it. There is no sense in wasting time and money figuring out what you want to do. You have your whole life ahead of you to enjoy yourself. Try not to be distracted by all the social opportunities. Keep a balance between study and fun. Get involved early in planning for graduate school. Do an internship and spend time working in a research lab. Fully investigate the professor and the course before you decide to take a class. Remember this is your experience. You cannot rely on your academic advisor to make all of the decisions for you. Make sure you are keeping track of your own degree plan. Treat this experience like a job by being thorough and investigating every opportunity. It is your responsibility to make sure that all you do is keeping you directed towards your goals. When you choose extra-curricular activities make them fun but also keep them in line with your future goals. Get involved in things that boost your career plans and ability to further your education.

Save money, study harder for the SAT and ACT, retake the AIMS and take the scholarship, work harder in community college, stay at your parents house, keep the job at MPS, travel/study abroad, take spanish 101 and 102 in community college, apply to more colleges, get your associates in your actual field of study, get out more.

I wish that I would have been more involved in campus life, because making friends and connections would have made life easier and more fun. I also wish that I had known how helpful professors can be. I was so scared to talk to the professors because I thought they wouldn't care about their students' needs. However, in actuality the professors are almost always willing to help students in many different situations.

If I could give my high school self any advice, it would be to trust my own skills as a student and not cause myself so much stress. In high school I was always trying to be the best student, but didn't feel like I was. Now that I am in college, I realize that I actually was a very good, responsible student in high school. Had I realized how well I was actually doing, I would have been a much more relaxed teenager.

If I could go back and give myself advice, I would tell me to save the extra money I spent on Fast Food, driving around when I didnt need to, and there is a thing as to much shopping. I know now saving is the most important thing while in college. Every cent really counts.

The advice I would have given myself as a senior would be very simple. Life is a journey, there are bumps along the way, and no one is saying it's going to be easy. Keep your chin up and do your best, no one can ever blame you for not trying. As a favor to yourself, don't let anyone run your life or make decisions for you. If you don't make them, chances are, you won't follow through. You have to be in it for the win and in it for yourself before you start pleasing others. Doing what you know is right is always better then gaining an advantage over others, never forget that. Chances are, if you aren't trying, you will not succeed, so keep at it with all your heart and remember the goal. Always keep yourself accountable to someone close to you who will keep you true to yourself, and don't be lazy and pass up opportunities just because you are too tired or don't believe something is worth it. Stay true to yourself and be honest with others. Explore, create, learn, enjoy, love, cherish and never give up.

If I had the ability to travel back in time and visit myself as a high school senior, I would only need to say one word: scholarships. Free money is everywhere; you just have to be active and actually look for it. I would inform myself that it is, indeed, worth my time and effort to seek out and apply for every scholarship for which I qualify. As a senior in high school, I didn’t have the motivation to go out and search for opportunities to fund my education. It wasn’t until I began attending college that I realized how much money is actually necessary. If I had the motivation I have now, I would be able to cut back loans and the cost of my education quite a bit.

I know that you are thinking about moving to New York, I would highly recommend it to you. As you now the world has been going through many socio-econmics problems during the last ten years. Now we are living in a era of competence where everybody is looking for the best opportunity in order to built a good future. Moving to New York will give you the chance to improve your knowledege as well the chance to have a better job and life. I am not saying that if you stay in The Dominican Republic you are going to anywhere I just want you to make the right decision and get the chance of receiving a good education. I am really impressed about myself, in two years I have achieved important goals in my life as been recognized my the college by been a hard worker student. In less than a year I am going to finish my Associated Degree . Now I am almost ready to transfer to a four year college where I am going to continue improving my knowledge.Your future is in your hands, just follow your heart, life is just one take advantage of it.