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Going back, I would encourage my high school self to get involved with the community, remain in any extra-curricular possible, and apply for as many scholarships as I could. Community involvement is simply a great way to become aware of the problems plaguing our society everyday. As a Political Science major this involvement would not only look great on a resume but it is also great preparation for the problems I currently deal with in class. My extra-curriculars ranging from marching band to my high school bowling team were great organizations that taught me hard work leads to success and also how to lead my peers. As for scholarships, the importance of applying is beyond words. Any funds you can obtain equivalate to less debt upon entrance to a university. This can be a life altering decision.

Knowing what I do now about college, I would tell my high school self to keep up the hard work. Don't slack off in class just because its your senior year and everyone else is doing it because it will pay off. Its ok to be a little scared and overwhelmed about going to college; its normal to feel that way. Don't worry about leaving your family and friends. You will make new friends and have a good time. Make sure you pack everything you need; mom and dad don't like having to come get you or bring you things all the time. Don't dwell on what you're leaving. Focus on all the new opportunities you are giving yourself. You have the chance of a lifetime. Take it and run with it.

Coming from a large all boys college prep high school, I feel that they prepared me well for college as far as study techniques and time management. I was an active student being involved with the Mock Trial team, Drama club and student council. With all this said - I still found college life to be a little overwhelming at first. I think that the advice my older brother gave me when I was entering high school is the same advice that I would give myself about college. Don't be afraid to get involved and ask questions when needed. Be outgoing. Stay focused on your studies and remember why you are here. Oh Yeah - make sure you have plenty of warm clothing for the cold walks to classes during the winter months. I am managing a full time school work load, a part time job and starting up a new fraternity. My parents wanted me to go to a college near home and live at home to save money and not have as many student loans. A am glad I made this choice to attend OSU. I following the advice and my heart.

As a high school senior, my mind centered on prom, parties, graduation, and leaving my friends. Embarking on the next 4 years of my life never really dawned on me as a high school senior and going back I would tell myself to re-consider a lot of things. Definitely go explore your options. Do not just the safe bets with your friends or the places that are close to home. College is truly a time to explore oneself and challenge how we view the world; move outside the comfort zone. It's more than just an education but an experience that helps shape your years far after college as well. Come in knowing who you are but willing to accept changes. Also, start the concept of saving money now because you go from "zero responsbility" to paying rent, utilities, cleaning your own bathroom, cooking your own meals, etc within 2 years of graduating high school. It's scary and the things you don't want to think about when "having your own house" but it's reality. College moves fast so live each moment like you'll never have it again.

A time machine! Let?s head back to Julie?s summer before freshmen year. Look at her, buying all her dorm items! Too bad she is going to need more blankets for her bed since the air conditioning will be on in her dorm all winter. Now she is picking out a printer: copy-fax-printer combo? A high quality photo printer? A college friend told her that professors require online submissions only. Wrong. Julie?s professors will require hard copies of essays and other short assignments to be printed. Also, there will be readings that are only available online that will need to be annotated upon. Say goodbye to about twenty trees the first semester. Now we have come to preparation for the nine hour drive from San Diego, CA to Stockton, CA for Orientation and Move-In. Little did Julie know Stockton was rated the most miserable city in the United States and also one of the top five most dangerous cities. While she thinks this is a deal breaker, she must realize that though University of the Pacific is in a bad area, the quality of education is what truly matters. She will definitely learn a lot.

I remember exactly how you feel. I had let the unnecessary anxiety and overwhelming anticipation of the upcoming experience of college life overcome my thoughts. The fear of leaving everything I had ever known to spend months trying to establish friendships in a foreign place didn't sound too appealing. It's worth it though. Those endless hours spent on college applications by filling in bubbles with a No. 2 pencil pay off. Even spending hours in Target with your mom picking out the perfect extra-long twin comforter is worth it. Not five minutes after arriving in my dorm, I fell in love with it. I walked to my first lecture and loved it. I ate at a campus dining hall with my floormates that night and I adored it. My advice? Don't let the anticipation kill your self-esteem (it's the best choice I've ever made). Don't let it scare away your hope for new friends (they become your best). Don't let it tease you into thinking it wasn't the right choice (you'll always know that it was). Finally, don't short change yourself. You do deserve this. I would know.

Next year will be one of the most exciting years of your life, so don't be afraid to try something new, join a new group, or make friends with someone you don't think is anything like you. You regret missed opportunities you do not pursue. Don't let fear stop you from doing anything you want because some experiences can not be relived. It would be easy to say keep up your studies over the summer but the likelihood of that happening is slim, but once you start struggling in college do not be afraid to seek help immediately. Talk to your professors, meet one on one with your teaching assistants, and ask your peers to set up a study group. Pretending to be all knowing will not stop you from failing. Most of all though have as much fun as possible because college only happens once. Freshman year is so exciting and unique, don't try to rush it. Soak up the experiences and live as much as possible. Don't have regrets.

"Never doubt what desires are in your inmost being." There were times when I would second guess who I wanted to be and not only academically but also personally. I struggled with listening to myself . I am happily established at The Ohio State University within the Knowlton School of Architecture and see a promising path ahead. I could have gone many different ways in my college career and in my personal life. No doubt, I had some situations that had me wandering far away from my desires, but luckily I listened to that internal message. I heard my desires and I knew right where I needed to be. I would encourage myself to believe in my initial hopes and attack the challenges ahead with an open-mind and an unwaivering spirit.

I would tell myself to study a lot and really focus on my schoolwork, and use tutor rooms if needed. It's a lot harder to get a lower GPA up when you're in college than when in high school. You have to have a lot of self control to go to class and put in the effort and most times, you don't get grades for things that you just have to do to succeed. I would say don't give up and just try your hardest because if you really want to do well, you will. I would also say try to get involved in campus life because I haven't and I'll probably regret that for a long time because I don't get as many opportunities as others might get. Also, get in touch with an advisor and stay in touch because they're there to help you and answer any questions you may have. Most of all, try to enjoy your college years because they go by so fast and then you'll be out in the real world having to take care of yourself for good.

If, I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to broaden my academic horizon instead of choosing only one field of study. I would also tell my pasy self to look for different educational opportunities, such as, post-secondary education or I would tell myself to take advanced placement courses even though I may not have to the funds to pay for it at the moment. Another thing that I would tell myself is to pray and ask the Lord Jesus to bless and guide my course of actions then that way I would not have taken so many detours in my academic career.