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Dear Self, I know sports are very important to you and there's nothing like the adrenaline you get during a game, but please understand that you're academic life is an equal responsibility as the teams you play on. Waking up early and constantly having so much restriction is only to better you as a student, to ultimately better you as a student in college, and employee at work, and a person in life. Everything happens for a reason, and if you take care of your grades, your grades will take care of you. Friends aren't always forever not doubting your closest friends, but if you keep your head in the books and your mind where it's supposed to be you're friends will still be there afterwards. School may seem overrated, but from the outside looking in, nobody's telling you not to strive for MVP & sports awards, you've acheived that, but you should really have been striving for valedictorian and student government as well. Life is a learning process, and speaking to the old me, the new YOU knows responsibility, accountability, hard work and ambition. Never give up, because anything's possible.

I would tell myself to, most importantly, not get stressed. Most people who succeed in college are those who can handle the stress, class and social life at college. I would also tell myself to work hard and have fun later. The work will pay off. I would tell myself to appreciate my family and the simplicity of high school because you will be on your own soon. Finally, I would tell myself that getting a B isn't the end of the world because I now know how easy it is to get an F.

Elsa do not get too caught up in extracurricular activities. Just get the most out of every class you take, it is really the chance of a lifetime to be in college. You are very lucky to be able to attend so just take full advantage of it. Worry less about grades and more about actually learning and acquiring skills for adulthood. Choose a degree that you are truly passionate about and give it your all. Get to know your professors, visit them during their office hours. They are a great resource, they have been through everything you are going through and can offer great advice about careers, further learning, etc. Remember you are the small percentage of the world's population who can attend college so don't waste this opportunity.

Looking back, I would tell myself not to stress so much. I was under the impression that there was one right college for me, and that if I didn't find it I would be miserable and my life wouldn't go according to plan. My freshman year has taught me that I can thrive anywhere, that I have the strenght to stand out in a crowd and make myself at home anywhere. High school is stressfull enough without adding the unnecessary stress of college applications. Don't apply to too many colleges, pick a few you really like, a safety, and a stretch school. What ever happens will happen. Que Sera Sera. Enjoy life.

Remember. That is what I would tell myself to do. I have spent the last two years of my life at a community college trying to discover my passion. Finally, I realized that my passion is the same today as it was when I was three years old: bugs. Well, bugs and birds and every other kind of animal. When amidst the college decision, I was so caught up in finding a career that would provide a decent salary, while being something I enjoyed, while being affordable, etc. The pressure of making a decision caused me to forget that I just needed to look inside myself, to the little girl who used to spend hours playing with rolie-polies. So, high school self, don't be scared to look past all the tension in a college decision. Just be yourself, and you'll figure it out.

Dear Grace, I've seen what college life is like. Before making a choice about where you want to go to college think about the pros and cons of each college. Dakota State is great because its small the professors are very friendly, you'd be able to get help from them when you need it. They would see you as a person and not a number in a 500 student class. However, DSU is located in a small town and there might not be alot to do. That in itself could be good or bad: 1) nothing to do, you can always sutdy. 2) Not having anything to do will allow you make friends and find things to do with them. You do not really need to listen what those high school teachers say about being overwhelmed with homework, you already have good study habits if you do not change homework will not be a problem for you. The only different about college from high school are the tests, be sure to take at least a week or two to prepare yourself for each test. The test cover alot more than just one chapter. Good luck! Love, Grace

In preparation for college, take college credit courses in high school. This will save you a lot of money and time by taking advantage of that opportunity. Also, it will ease the intimidation factor of transitioning from high school work to college work. This will allow you be more calm and focused on moving from your parent's house to becoming more independent. Balance between school and personal life will lead to a happier experience in college. Living on your own can be overwhelming with the temptation of freedom to do and go wherever you want. Remaining aware of responsibilities will ensure you grow up to become an educated and well-balanced adult. College life is about discovering who you are and how that person will assimilate into society. The more you remain focused on this idea, the better your college experience will be. Go and celebrate the Buckeyes last win, just make sure your able to comprehend the material from your class when Monday rolls around. Follow this simple advice and you will remember the joyful experience of college life forever.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would start by talking about money. I would advise myself to be smarter in what I spend my money on. I would also tell myself to save as much as possible. I would then talk about doing what you really want to do, not because other people think it's the right thing. I think you should persue your dreams for you, not for anyone else. Just because your friends are doing this club or joining this extracurricular activity doesn't mean you have to join it as well. Be yourself and do what makes you happy. I would tell myself to enjoy every minute of college, because it really does go by extremely fast. As long as you can get your work done, it is okay to go out and have a good time. Experience as much as possible, because there are so many opportunities available through Ohio State.

Hey you dont talk just listen to and trust me. LOOK FOR SCOLORSHIPS ITS EASY. Dont slack off. Have fun, but when you're not doing somthing, get to work. Save some money, you're going to need it. College life is scary and hard, but you just have to dive in. Never give up if you want somthing bad enough you have to make it happen. Some sayings that you will begin to understand are: "Beggers can't be choosers". "Just keep swimming". "It's not always what you know it's who you know". Change teachers if you dont like them. Move out as soon as you can its a great motivator. Dont stress over ANYTHING. Finally dude you're going to tell yourself this a lot for the next few years possibly the rest of your life. You are Jordan D. Durham you can do anything and everything it just takes time and work but you WILL do it if its really what you want. Oh don't forget to ask for help from your family (oddly your little brother helps alot), that includes all your brothers and sisters that are not blood related to you.

You may cry on the drive to college, but you will cry when you have to leave as well! Don't worry about how awful your freshman year roommates will be. In fact, be thankful for them because they will make you want to leave your room which will push you to make friends. Read your textbooks before going to class, you will learn the material much more quickly. Interact with your professors more. They can be great resources if you put in the effort to go to their office hours and ask questions. Always ask if your professors will look over a draft of a paper you are writing. Usually they will offer great advice or urge you to explore a topic further, giving you an effortless grade boost and showing your instructor that you are proactive and interested in academic growth. Take a variety of classes because you never know what latent interests you may have (like art history. Who knew?). Take advantage of every opportunity you are offered. Most importantly, cherish this time while it lasts! P.S. DO NOT bring all those shoes to college, because you will only wear 3 pairs.

Paige, take more AP classes. You only took 2 and could have taken more. I was able to test out of two Calculus classes and should have pushed myself more my senior year. I understand you have Senioritis and just want to move on to the next chapter, but hard work now, pays off later. Continue to practice the good study habits that you've acquired over the years as you will need them in college. It's going to be a lot of work, but also a lot of fun! So worth the effort!

The advice i would give to myself would be go all out. You hold out too much with the small things, weather it be not doing that paper until the week before it's due or reading the entire chapter of the book. Do the work that needs done. Cutting corners does not work in college. Figure that out before you get thrown into a brick wall when you try it once and it backfires. Also, relax a little, the transition to college life isn't really that bad. There are plenty of helpful, friendly people here to make sure it's as painless as possible. Classes maybe a little daunting, but they are completely manageable so no worries man, you'll do great. Keep your head up always, and don't let a small fault affect what you want to achieve.

Get involved and give it time. It takes awhile to get adjusted and comfortable in your new surroundings, so explore and don't write anything or anyone off right away. Its okay to get homesick and call home, but before you know it you'll have life long friends and be having more fun than you can imagine. You'll be really busy and running nonstop taking advantage of the countless opportunities available to you.

Knowing what I know now about college, one huge piece of advice I would give myself is to make the choice of college/university and field of study based on what you feel in your heart. You can't let anyone push you into something that you're unsure of. Make the decision for you, no one else. When it comes to college and many other aspects in life, you have to do what's right for you. One could be in college from 2-8 years, therefore you have to love where you're at. As for what you're studying, that could be for the rest of your life. You have to make sure you absolutely love what you're doing. Don't let anyone push you around and don't let anything scare you away from your own dreams.

I would tell myself to try to figure out what I wanted to do in the future. That way I could have gotten into college and went after my dream instead of taking a year to figure out what I wanted in life. I would also tell myself to get involved early. You'll meet so many interesting people that become your best friends. I would also advise myself to become friends with your teachers. They are there to help you succed you just have to put in some effort.

Quit band earlier and read into things at a much deeper-more intrigued- level. Stop setling for what pleases the teachers to give you the good grades and focus on improving yourself. Getting A's are nice but losing oppertunities to learn more is just complacent and dumb.

If I could go back and give myself some advice about college, I would tell myself to make sure I am organized in every aspect of my college career: social life, academics, personal life, finances, etc. I would also tell myself that I should learn how to manage my time more, balance my time studying with my time with my friends.

The advice i would give myself is to stay focus on your school work because getting good grades in high school is very important. Hanging out with her friends and going to every football game isn't worth not being able to get excepted to a college because of you low SAT scores, so try you best to do well with those test.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, possessing the knowledge I have now, I would tell myself to make different decisions. The first thing I would tell myself is to get my college applications done early in order to reduce stress. Next, I would push myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible, because of how expense school is becoming. Finally, I would tell myself to relax. Although staying focused is imperitive, unnecessary stress is not going to help anything or anyone. Even after my Advanced Placement tests were done and I was accepted into college, I still worried about school and my grades more than I should have. It sounds terrible, but I wish I wouldn't have sacrificed precious moments with my friends and family for an extra hour to over prepare for a test. I have learned in college that it is important to stay focused and put your maximum effort forward, but it is also extremely important to enjoy yourself as well. Without having a bit of fun every once in a while, your high school, and further - your college, experience will not be nearly as memorable.

Never short yourself, and prepare yourself adequately in your last year of high school. Take classes that challenge you in your senior year; classes that will prepare you for the rigorous course load of college. Don't short yourself by taking electives that you don't need to graduate. Instead, focus on your maths and sciences, because these will be vital classes in college. Also, plan ahead and strategize. Research your potential majors and see what classes you will need to take so you can prepare for these in high school. Call university admissions to speak with advisors, and get their input on how to prepare for college. And lastly, go in with an open mind. There is no way to know what to expect from college until you get there. Be prepared to meet people very different from yourself. Be prepared to think of things in a new light. Remember, different is not always bad. While I would not change a thing from my college experience, these tips would have made things a bit easier. Regardless, I am truly blessed to have had this experience and wouldn’t trade it for the world.