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If I could go back in time When I was at my prime I?d face myself and say I am soon on my way College not only opens doors it open eyes And what you have is store is certainly a surprise First and foremost research the school Make sure everyone there is as cool as you Find a balance between everything you do College is a time to explore Don?t worry about your major that?s what junior year is for Make mistakes but learn from them Grow from everyone you know Don?t rush through it enjoy this time On the mountain of life college is the first big climb

If I could go back in time, there's a lot I would tell myself as a senior. First I would tell her to think about what she realy enjoys doing. I thought I wanted to become an Orthodontist and have changed my mind four times since because I didn't think my career path through enough. I would encourage her to explore other school options outside of El Paso or San Antonio and apply to more than just three universities. If I could, I would tell myself to be ready and open to having a room mate. I would also tell her to save money! Because believe it or not she will want to go to concerts, go shopping or go to the beach on long weekends but will have low funds if she doesn't budget herself. Id tell her the friendships she has will change but Id promise her she will aquire new and better freinds later. I would also tell her to call home more often because I have realized now my family honestly misses me, my little brother especially. Id encourage her to follwer her heart and have fun whever it takes her!

I would go back and tell myself to make sure I know exactly what I want in a university. I would tell myself to look at more scholarships so I wouldn't have to take out so many loans during my college life. I would also advise myself to take a look at more the clubs and attend social events instead of always watching tv after I finish my homework. I would tell myself to take chances and go meet people, because the people you meet in college will have a lasting effect on your life.

High school does not define who you are, or who you will become. It is a transition period between being adolescence and adulthood. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, the best advice I can give is to not limit myself. College is a place to ?window shop? for that intangible thing that will help decide who you want to be, not just the job you will hold in the future. College is a great place to get the education you need to perform successfully in a particular career, but it provides so much more! It allows you to open your mind and let you experience things you never imagined. I know that sounds a bit clich?, but where else can you learn about chemical reactions, the Yanomamo tribe in South America, and learn a dance from the Broadway musical A Chorus Line all in the same day? You should look at the college experience as a window to the world. Not something you can look-up on the Internet. It?s so much more. The college experience is about learning, personal experiences, and personal relationships.

Do a good university research. dont just apply because your friends or people tells you to apply to certain university!

Take summer classes OR dual credit in high school!!!!

Make sure to take a tour of the school and always make more than one visit.

About finding the right college: Spend some time at the college/university alone. If you find yourself fitting in, go for it. If you feel out of place, run for the hills. I made this mistake...I chose a big, huge state university because the cost was incomparable and wound up leaving before classes started. I belonged in a small, community-feeling school and ultimately, it didn't matter how much it cost...make the right decision based on feeling and not on finances.

Each year, high school seniors across the country begin their college search. With so many to choose from, it?s often a difficult choice to make. The best advice I could give fellow students is to choose a school that meets yours needs. Research the academic programs of each school to find one that matches your career needs. Look into extra-curricular activities and athletics programs that interest you. Be sure to ask other students their opinions on the school and of their college experience there. Also, visit the financial aid office and the counselor?s office to find out what benefits you can receive. Even though everyone has a different college experience, the best way to make the most out of it is to keep your mind and heart open. College is going to be full of new people with different interests and backgrounds. Be open to understanding them, as well as the new concepts and ideas you?ll be learning during class. Begin to break any bad habits such as procrastination that might hinder you. Above all, have fun! It?ll turn out to be one of the best times of your life.

The only way to truly live life is by living by and for what you believe in and working for a cause which you are passionate about. One mistake many new students make is they see a shiny major that looks like fun or go for the thing that has a potentially high salary when really the best thing to do is to listen to what's inside their heart. Many people, especially young people, are ambitious and want to go through the quickest, easiest, and most attractive path in life. Life is about patience and living in the moment. When picking the right college to study at, you have to pick it from the heart. Many things will change when you begin your higher education, from living conditions to finances, but the thing that changes the most in life is yourself. Your mind will change and grow as you study, so worry about that later. For now, focus on what your heart and allow yourself to expand and grow into the person you have always wanted to be.