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First of all, I would see my past self hanging out with my friends instead of studying. I would see myself as a senior excited about graduating and finally getting out into the real world. Then, I would go up to my past self, and tell myself to buckle down. Fill out even more scholarship applications because no one is going to pay for your schooling except for you. I would say to myself that college is going to be a major shock for you because at the moment you don't care about school, but where the next social event is going to be. If only it were possible to go back in time, then I might be able to talk myself into studying more and taking harder classes to prepare myself for college classes where most teachers do not care if you come to class or not. There would be so many little things that I would tell myself to make a big change, but 200 words could never cover it all.

I would tell myself that you teach yourself in college therefore you need to stay motivated. College is not like high school were your teachers remind you over and over again when you have assignments and readings. It is your responsibility as a college student to keep track of your class work by your syllabus. Therefore do not always assume your professor will tell you when an assignment is due. Also, if possible work ahead in your classes because procasination is what will get you in college. You have to stay focused and organized to succeed.

I am the youngest of three children. I have had the advantage of learning about the confusion, challenge, and excitement college has to offer. However; despite all of the advice I recieved from my parents, counselors, and friends, I still entered this new adventure nervous and unsure of myself. The scariest part of my experience was leaving my comfortable, close group of high school friends and starting over, alone, at a very large, very intimidating university. I didn't know anyone here in Stillwater and while I consider myself a fairly friendly, outgoing person, I didn't know where to start with meeting people, the right people. Looking back on my first year of college I would advise the high school senior version of me to do alittle research over the different clubs, sororities, and events offered. I think it is important for an individual to have a stable, well-intioned circle of friends to lean on during this somewhat trying experience. Having a secure support group can frequently provide much needed advice, comradery, and relief that will inevitably help one to maintain a positve college experience

Make sure to prepare yourself because things can worse before they get better. In high school, everything always seemed to be too easy. It doesnt really prepare you for moving away from home and finding out how to do everything for yourself. Although, one thing I always believed since high school and still do, is that if you believe in yourself and pursue your dreams, you will eventually succeed. You must be patient.

If I had the ability to go back and talk to myself during my high school senior year, I would tell myself to take as many general education classes as possible first and foremost before trying to launch headlong into a particular degree program. Life is to short to worry about if you take this class or that class during this particular semester or that particular semester. It is more worthwhile to feel out what you want to do and to become rather than forcing yourself to do what everyone else says they want you to do. Gain the ability to relax, and learn time-management skills early on, they keep you from missing your homework deadlines or suddenly going to class to find out you have a major exam that day. I would tell myself that college is just another stepping stone in life, not the end-all be-all.

i would tell myself not to be affraid or intimidated about going to college. Everyone else is too and once you get past that first day it gets easier from there. There will always be that one class that will scare you but don't be affraid to ask for help. That's what the teachers are there for. Their job is to help you succed and pass the class so you can have a career and not just a job. Don't wait 10+ years like I did just because I was scared. If you want something in life you have to put yourself out there and take it cause it might just pass you by and all you have is regret. Stay positive and SMILE! You can do this.

In life, there are times when we wish to do experiences over again. Rod Stewart proclaims, ?I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger?; we are all guilty of this longing. Looking back at what I knew as a high school senior, I realize how little I knew. A large regret is that I wish I had been more diligent to fill out scholarships. I realize now how expensive college is, and how difficult it is to be a full time student with a job. An important issue I would tell my ?senior self? today is to remember that there will be a myriad of rewards later on in life for those who are willing to sacrifice in the present. The transition to college was not particularly difficult for me; however, I would have liked to hear this advice so that I could know that in the long run, my college years will seem like a small fragment of my life. This is vital advice because I tend to take school too seriously; I would have learned earlier that I should balance my need to overachieve with the enjoyment of my college years.

Knowing what I know now about college and the extremely hard transition from high school to college life I would strongly encourage myself to practice and better hone my study and time management skills. My high school career, like many others, was somewhat of an easy learning experience. Now that I am in college and know what it really takes to do well and succeed at this level, I definetly would have liked to better prepare myself in this area.

The advice that I would give myself if I could go back would be simple, do not get caught up in the "typical college life." There is no typical. You are your own person, do not let anyone else influence you or pressure you into doing something you don't want to do. You are a strong willed person and you can do whatever you want. This transition will be one of the hardest times in your life, you will also have a blast doing it. Keep your head above water and really push for good grades in the begining. It is so much harder to bring a grade up than keep it up. Good luck.

I would tell myself that everything will be ok and that I would have to be strong. try to make more friends