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I would warn myself about prerequisites! I would advise people to take a close look at their degree sheets. Many classes have prerequisites that aren't written on the sheet. These can throw you behind if you don't pay attention to them. I'd also advise people not to procrastinate. Keep up so you' won't have a lot of work to do before exams.

If I were to go and talk to myself as a senior in high school, the biggest piece of advice I would give myself is to not be afraid to be open with people and take in new experience. The hardest part about moving into my dorm was leaving my boyfriend at home, but while at school, I've made a lot of friends, after being a reluctant, and having friends to pass the time and have fun with has really made my life away from my boyfriend a lot easier, though I still miss him. For me, so far college has not been that much more difficult than high school, but I would tell myself to keep my pre-calculus notes. They would have been really helpful while taking my pre-calc course my first semester.

I would tell myself don't lay off a year and take easy classes just, because it's your senior year. College is not the same as high school. I would also tell myself to stay in honors classes, study harder, and join more activties and clubs. Don't just play sports. . Because these play an important role in college. You need to allow yourself to get social, communicate, and network with other people. You need to get use to it now, because when you're in college you're going to have to do this. The activites and clubs play an important role in your resume. Companies want to know if you can be social, communicate, and network with other people or companies. A company would also want you to be able to enhance their presence. By being in these activities and clubs, you will learn ways on how to promote your company and also give back to the community, which also plays a big part on your resume.

The advice that I would give myself is to go out of my normal comfort zone and to try to meet more people. Get involved with activities around school and don't be afraid to ask questions along the way. Get to know your professors. Try to get along with your room mate as best as possible. And never second guess yourself. Always stay positive and motivated throughout the year. Never let your guard down. And most of all, believe in yourself and your ability to do school work.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, one of the first things I would tell myself to do is revaluate whether I really want a roommate or not the first year. My freshman year, I lived in a single dorm suite on campus were I never had to change my schedule for anyone and i had my own private bathroom, and even though the stories about roomates not always getting along were true, I would have enjoyed the oppurnities to discuss my ideas and situations with. Another important tip I would give myself is to pick the easiest classes you possibly can the first semester of your freshman year. The reason for this is because the first semester of your college life is when your GPA is most fragile, so you want to set the bar high so when you hit your advanced classes you will have a little leverage. The final most important thing I would tell myself is to be more involved with intramural sports the first semester. The freshman 15 does exist and failure to monitor your nutrition can lead to long term health issues.

Do the best work that you can in high school, but don't forget to enjoy your friends and the freedom from too much responsibility. Doing well in high school will set you up to do well in college. If it is possible, try to save as much money as you can while you are still living with your parents. That will give you some freedom to focus on your school work and social life, instead of spending all of your time working. Even though you will be 18 as a freshman, the transition from high school to college life is a clearly defined line that is the starting point to adulthood. Don't be too surprised if you're high school friends act differently than you expect when you go home to visit. Freshman year is critical because it forms the foundation for your college career. Get involved with a solid group of friends, join clubs that interest you and work as hard as you can at your school work. After all, that is the main reason for going to college. Have fun with whatever you do and always enjoy where you are at in life.

Don't worry about it, it will be okay. It isn't as bad as what you think it is going to be.

I would do more research into which schools give scholarships and lots of credits for advanced coursework. I was full IB in high school, but only got 9 hours of colelge credit when some AP students were given more than 30! I'm now at a school that suits me, but the extra moving and paperwork (not to mention loss of scohlarship opportunities straight out of school) could have been avoided if I had been more aware of my options.

If I could go back in time to talk to my self as a high school senior I would make sure that I studied more. I did not know that college would require as much time as it really does. I would have told myself to study harder and longer, in order to get the better grades. I think that would have prepared me a lot better for college. Another thing I would have told my self was to learn how to make friends easily and not be judgemental. When you come to college there is every race and reglion all around you, and you never know who you are going to become friends with. In high school I was very judgemental against everyone but college has changed that for me and I'm very thankful. If I could go back and talk to my self as a senior in high school, I think my first year of college may have been different.

I would tell myself to take more college classes while in high school so I could be more academically challenged. I would tell myself that college is not as easy as high school, that it takes much more studying and discipline. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I possibly could, because college loans take years to pay off and have minimum payments that could be hard to pay off in the future. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would make sure to tell myself good job, and to keep up the good work!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice I would start with telling myself college is a great time to live life and find out for yourself who you really are so embrace that. Do not let the uncertainities of life scare you. The transition of high school to college isn't easy but you will get through it. The people God has put in your life are for a reason and they love and support you more than you will ever know, therefore, talk to them, lean on them, and be there for them as well. Live, laugh, and love college because before you know it the opportunities you had there will be gone.

Looking back I would tell myself to plan, prepare, and decide what is important to me. It is so important to get your priorities straight. There is time to have fun and be with friends, but your main focus must be your grades, and studying to earn those good grades. I would want to tell myself that having the best social life will not help you get a job in the future. Your classes are the most important thing to focus on and if you do not do well, then you will not be prepared for post-college life and you will surely regret not trying as hard as you could. It is very important to figure out what works for you, regarding studying, and to stick to that plan. You must find a balance between school, work, friends, and family. You will realize that the things you once thought were important, like partying and making friends, are a small part of life and there are many other more important things that you must devote your time and efforts to. Try your hardest in everything you do, stay focused, trust in God, study, study, study, but have fun!!

Take time to think about the future. Look into financial aid early. Just breathe, things will work out and as long as you strive to be your best and you try your hardest to succeed, you will. Keep your motivation and dedication in high regard, they are the tools that will get you though the journey. There are resources that will help you, find them and use them. Study hard, go to class, and keep the future in mind. It is worth it.

WE need to enjoy every single day. Because life is about to get tougher. All the carefree days are partly over. Even though all of OUR problems seem so important now, they are only important because they happened to US. In the broad spectrum of reality, many of these issues are so minor. And, given a few days and some hindsight, we will realize and believe that. WE are about to learn about matters that we thought only grownups worried about. Finances, bills, and planning for the future. WE must realize that we are grownup now, too! Sort of. I am proud that WE planned ahead academically and have applied OURSELVES so that we will have an opportunity to succeed and be admitted to Vet School early. Although that is quite an accomplishment, the rigorous schedule and expectations will eliminate, even earlier, OUR opportunity to be a kid. So, let us dance every dance. Laugh with each friend. Play with OUR dogs. Have lunch with Mom. And sleep in every Saturday morning. Because childhood is incredibly short. But meaningful. And will carry us into the next stage of our life quite admirably.

Your parents, though quite annoying and maybe a bit smothering, do know more than you want to believe. Take their advice now and you won't have to ask for as much of it again later. The first year will much harder than you think it should be--but that's okay, because it's the same way for all of us. Don't enroll in any classes before 9:30. Even if you don't plan on partying, your roommate might and that will make it really hard for you to wake up for a 7:30 or an 8:30 class.

I would have chosen a college based almost entirely on its reputation, as recruiters are well aware of the quality of education at each university. When choosing the courses I enrolled in, I would have chosen them based on relevance and the challenges it presented rather than the ease of the material just to get a good grade. I believe a higher level of involvement in the university would have benefitted me in the long run, as a leadership role in college develops leadership skills that are carried throughout one's career. College is a time to discover your interests and capabilities, and making the most of your time as a student is crucial in developing the foundation for the success you will experience in your career.

I would have chosen a college based almost entirely on its reputation, as recruiters are well aware of the quality of education at each university. When choosing the courses I enrolled in, I would have chosen them based on relevance and the challenges it presented rather than the ease of the material just to get a good grade. I believe a higher level of involvement in the university would have benefitted me in the long run, as a leadership role in college develops leadership skills that are carried throughout one's career. College is a time to discover your interests and capabilities, and making the most of your time as a student is crucial in developing the foundation for the success you will experience in your career.

Assuming it is the beginning of my senior year i would tell myself t oapply for more scholarships and to take my ACT more seriously. As far as transition into college goes that was just the next step and the transitional process was fine. i would also tell myself which professors to take and what things to avoid so that my college experience would be even more amazing than it is now.

I was able to "come out of my shell" in college and became involved in a number of activities both on campus and in the surrounding community, but it took a while before I was confident enough to put myself out there. If I could go back in time and give my high school self any advice it would be not to be afraid of trying new things and facing new challenges. College is about becoming your own person and discovering what you would like to do with your life. You'll make mistakes, but you'll also have amazing and wonderful successes. Of course I would never advocate that my high school self go out and make crazy and poor decisions, but it would have been nice to realize that it's okay to apply for every committee or activity that interests me and to ask to be involved in anything that catches my eye (the worst they can say is 'no'). My parents told me some of those same things, but sometimes it's hard to see just how smart your parents are when you're 18.

My advice to myself, would be to not attend a major university right out of high school. As I reflect back on my life and academic carrier, I should have gone to joined the military for a short stint or attended a junior college or both before attempting a major university. I know this would have helped me develope better study habbits and better discipline for long term academic success. Thank you for your consideration.