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If i could go back in time to tell myself tips about the transition to college, I would tell myself not to worry, it gets better as you go along. As I say this I am referring to the fact that alot of college students enter college and panic when they first arrive. They panic from the lack of friends , or the distance away from home, or sometimes just simply overwhelmed by the number of people they are surrounded by each day. I know because i was one of those people. I was scared and lost coming into college, and didnt have many friends. As time progressed I grew to love my roomate who is now my close friend and I joined alot of co-curricular activities. Joining groups on campus really helped my transition also, by intorducing me to friendly people who are/were just like me!! If I could go back I would tell myself, "Everything will be okay, just be your friendly self, smile, continuoulsy be open-minded and everything will be okay."

I was never a high school senior, I skipped high school. I guess if I were to talk to myself as an 8th grader I would tell myself to learn to take notes a little better.

Snap out of it Emily! Get with it. Stop worrying about being invited to parties and remain focused school work. Stop pretending to be something you are not in order to impress your fellow students. The most important thing in this world is to be yourself, even if everything and everyone around you is trying to persuade you to do otherwise. Please be kind to those that are less fortunate than you and remain friendly to everyone, even enemies. In college, your former enemies may become your best friends, as you will gain new perspective and mature into someone better than who you are now. In college remember to keep up with homework and reading, often you will not be quizzed regularly and not keeping up with course work will hurt you on cummulative exams. Try new things, speak up in class more, and make friends with classmates, as those are things you have a hard time doing now. Enjoy high school, as the real world isn't always as fun and carefree. Always live up to your own standards. College will be much different from high school, but change is good. Take it all in and enjoy!

I WOULD DEFINITELY APPLY MYSELF HARDER IN HIGH SCHOOL SO THAT WAY I COULD RECIEVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS. i DIDNT REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT THESE FUNDINGS WERE UNTIL I CAME TO COLLEGE. THERE IS DEFINITELY OPTIONS BEFORE ENTERING A FOUR YEAR INSTITUE, FOR EXAMPLE, APPLYING TO 2 YEAR COLLEGES TO SAVE ON COST AND LOCATION. I ALSO WOULD ENCOURAGE MYSELF TO DELIVER MY BEST PERFORMANCE MY SENIOR YEAR SO ACADEMICALLY, I WILL BE MORE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE.

I would thank myself for working hard and staying focused in high school while maintaining good grades. I would make sure I am aware that Momma won't be there everytime I have to make a decision or need advice. There are going to be times when I will have to make instant decisions. Mainly, I would tell myself that it's a lot harder than high school, but it can be done if I remain focused.

The only think that I would change is the classes I took in high school, i would have probably taken AP bio or chem in addition to the rest of my AP classes.

Be yourself! College campus's have thousands of students that come from all over the world. Be the first rate verions of yourself instead of a second rate version of someone else. Show people where you come from and dont be afraid to show your true colors. College is a once in a l ifetime experience, take advantage of the opportunity and expand your horizons.

I would couch myself in saying to study more and continue being a clean sober person.

Do not stress about fitting in with your peers. More than likely you will find people that best suit you. Most everyone in college is open to meeting new people since they are in the same situation so don't worry about making friends because it will happen.

The advice that I would gove myself is to stay focused on my school work, chose my roommate wisely, save money ,and to mange my time wisely