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I would have done better in high school and worked a little more at the academics. I was a smart kid, I was just bored and therefore did not do much work and just skated by.

Don't stress becasuse it will all work out in the end. Keeping your grades up, not only makes your parents happy but makes you feel better, and less stressed. Lastly, don't be afraid to talk to people, most of them are in the same boat as you.

Get involved throughout your freshman year; there are thousands of involvement opportunities at The Ohio State University and there are organizations for anything and everything. Getting involved not only looks good on a resume but it also is a fantastic way to meet new people. Through organizations, you are given the ability to meet people with the same interests as me. Most importantly, be out-going. Moving into a dormitory and beginning classes, it is important to be open-minded to meet new people. Starting off in college, you want to meet as many people as possible in order to find your niche. Everyone goes off to college wishing they had their best friends from high school by their side. However, it is important to make new friends at college; and you may not find a group of friends like those from high school right away, so be open to meeting lots of people in order to find those you want to remain longtime friends with. Overall, enjoy the time you have. Freshman year is all about meeting people, making friends, excelling in your education, and getting to know yourself. Work hard, be smart, and have fun.

For most students, the opportunity to warn the immature high school graduate version of themselves would be a lifesaver. However for me, the thought of coming into college with a prescribed list of worries scares me. I eloped two weeks before classes started and I had enough on my mind. While we all come to college with our own worries, most of us aren’t worried about what we should: finances, homework, and our choice of major. Instead we are worried about fitting in and redefining our social life. But these are the things we should be worried about, at least for the first couple of months. The moment when we take our first finals and get our first grades; this is the moment that separates those who will succeed from those who will fail. Most find out that while they were worrying about the trivial aspects of college they forgot about the purpose of the venture. But I assure you that it is this initial failure that is crucial. They way you respond is indicative of the way you’ll deal with stress the rest of your life, where you won’t have warnings from your futuristic self.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, my first piece of advice would be to not become so overwhelmed with change. Change is good and can help me grow and mold myself into a smarter person. I would tell myself that it is okay to make mistakes and that it is a learning experience. College is nothing like high school so it shouldn't be treated as such. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to save money. College is very expensive from tuition to buying books. It is a good idea to save money for important costs and apply for scholarships. My next piece of advice would be to build up my GPA. Make sure to do well freshman year so it can help once the work becomes more difficult. My final piece of advice would be to get acquainted with my professors because I will never know when I may need them. Try to participate as much as possible in class and visit them during office hours so they can get to know who I am.

I feel I was prepared for college. And to be honest, the college english class I took in my senior year of high school, was harder than my actual college english class. I still do not regret not having a job in high school, at my parents request, but after that, I could have saved money a little better, which is my current dilemma now.

If I could go back in time to give myself advice about college, I would say not to let anyone or anything keep you from reaching your educational goals. I believe that I should have taken college more seriously after I graduated from high school and not have become a parent at the age of nineteen.If I would have put more effort into my previous college years, I would have a job and be established in lucrative career that would help provide for my family and myself. If you have an opportunity in life, grab it with both hands and make the most of it. As they say, “Opportunity only comes along once in a life time, so make the most of it,” and take advantage of it while you can. It has been a real struggle returning to school after twenty years, but it has been worth it. As a mother with three children, I have learned the value of an education. I really would love to be able to tell my past self about the struggles I have faced and explain how college would have helped me do better in my life. Hopefully, I would listen.

Apply for more than one scholarship. Try to find an interest of a major as soon as possible. The quicker you do, the quicker you can graduate. Don't delay in getting financial assistance. Buy your books from Amazon or check out prices first before purchasing. Don't spend your money recklessly. Budget!

As a senior, every time I thought about my college decision, I reacted the same: clammy palms, a jump in my heart rate, and the feeling that I would soon lose my lunch. Going away meant leaving behind my comfortable life of familiarity: a great family, boyfriend, friends, church, financial situation, and home. However, staying meant prolonging the one thing that drastically transforms lives: independence. I wanted to go away, but I was worried. I was worried that my major may change, that my financial aid may change, that my boyfriend may change, and that I may change, and it became impossible to account for all of the uncertainties. However, one exists who knows all of the answers, who knew them before me and knows them after me, and He is the one I was ignoring. If I were to give myself advice about my college decision, transition, or involvement, I would say one thing: trust in the Lord, the one who loves you and knows the best for you, even when you don’t. If I had done so, I would have been a better example of what I have been called to be: a joyous woman of God.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to be so stressed out. I would explain how important is to a good transition that you are relaxed and open to new experiences. I would also tell myself to take advantage of the extensive student activities at Ohio State. I didn't my first year and plan on doing everything I have time for my second year. Ohio State has something for everyone, so I would tell myself to find something I love by joining every club I could and enjoying every experience possible.