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Enjoy your senior year because once you get to college there is so much more school work involved to get the grades that I am used to getting. Also enjoy the time you have with all your friends in High School because many of them you might not be able to see too often with everyone going their separate ways, and different schedules.

I would tell myself to learn better study habits. To visit all the schools you wanted to attend. Also that changing your mind about the future is always allowed. Then I would remind myself to step out of my shell more and think about the person I want to become not just what looks like fun.

If I could go back to senior year, I'd tell myself to be more open and talk to more people. Freshman year, I was shy and didn't network very well. Now I'm actively cultivating relationships and connections with people both within and outside my major instead of being the quiet girl in the back of the class. Starting that process from the beginning of my college experience would have been helpful in studying for classes, group collaboration, and overall social skills. Apart from that, Purdue did a great job at helping the transition from high school with Boiler Gold Rush, a week of orientation activities with diverse groups that helps new students meet people and get acclamated to campus.

If I could go back in time I would give myself the advice to not procrastinate. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Working hard has never been an issue for me but I would let myself know to study in advance and relax when it comes to stressful situations.

If I could go back to myself as a senior I would tell myself to stop worrying so much about the small stuff in high school because as soon as it's over those things don't matter anymore. I would tell myself to have more fun and stop trying to gain everyone's approval. Instead of worrying about what everyone else thinks of me, worry more about what I think of myself. But most of all be more bold and stop hiding behind the cover that I created to avoid being noticed in fear of being rejected by others.

During my senior year of high school I didn't know what to expect in college. I wasn't sure how to go about getting ready for college and neither were my parents, as I was the first and only child from my family to begin college. If I could go back in time to talk to myself about college life and making the transition, I would let myself know how to study for exams better, and spending money wisely. I knew coming into college that it would be tougher. If I could go back in time I would make myself learn better techniques for studying. College level exams are much different and tougher than high school exams; making the transition from high school to college wasn't easy. I'd tell myself that studying is critical, that cramming all the information given to you isn't a healthy way to study. I'd also like to tell myself that spending money during my senior year should be done carefully. One thing I noticed quickly was the amount of money I spent, and how quick it was spent. In short that is the advice I would give myself.

Ok, so I know you've heard that college is hard. I know you know that. You know that you're going to have to work a lot harder than you did in high school. Well, really let it sink in. Get used to it. College is a lot harder than you're expecting, even though you know it's going to be hard. So, suck it up and make yourself a schedule by the end of the first week of school. By the way, actually stick to the schedule. You will study harder than you've ever studied and still fail exams. You need to study EVERY DAY! I don't think you understand the concept of studying. Get help. You are not good at taking tests, admit it. Get help. Focus on school, you're about to meet a ton of people, who you will want to hang out with all the time. Just remember what's important and get help when you need it.

In college, their idea of learning is different from what you know. In college you learn that they expect anybody to learn the material in ideal situations. In college your professor will see how you preform when things are not typical. They teach you the basic material and then see how you use and alter it to solve much less organized problems. Be prepared to use the tools they give you rather than spit random facts onto paper. Also, Don't be afraid to ask questions because if your professors didn't want to help you they wouldn't be there in the first place.

Going back into my senior highschool years I would tell myself to get the grades up even farther than they were so coming into Purdue I would maybe have a better time in classes. Also i would tell myself, don't think that you don't need to apply for many scholarships, you do need that money. I would tell myself, don't give up quickly and always try your hardest. Just because the class seems simple doesn't mean that it won't come around and kick you in the butt when the time for finals comes. I would also tell myself to open up and look for friends and befriend everyone i come across.

I'd suggest to get easy on my eagerness and take fewer courses the first semester. Of course, I didn't listen when someone told me that, but if I say it to myself, maybe I would have listened... And eat and sleep regularly and well.

I would first tell myself to learn deadlines. I would always procrastinate and miss deadlines especially for scholarships. So when it came to start college my mother and I had to take out $25,000 in loans. Instead of letting interest accumulate on the full loan, my mother starting paying the loans off with money from her retirement. I would also tell myself not too spend my money foolishly. When I started college I began to buy Starbucks every day, buy pizza every Friday and go shopping for junk food during the weekend. I did all this with no income coming in. I took a leave from work to attend college and eventually over -drafted my bank account. I will tell myself never over-draft your account, $105 in fees is not worth it. One last advice I would give myself is keep-up with the clubs I joined. When I began college I signed up for around seven clubs but only continued with three.

The advice that I would give myself would be to go to Colorado instead of Purdue the experience would be better for me, study hard and make sure to get good grades so that I can get into Vet School, get a summer job to help pay for extra classes to get ahead in the summer, and keep in contact with the friends that I did have in high school so that when I went home I would be able to have someone.

I would tell myself the importance to try new things because it might be the last time you get to try them such as trying out for a school play and the importance of staying on top of your school work. In my high school they prepared me very well for college and expected a lot out of me but in college in order to suceed you have to expect a lot out of yourself in order to succeed and I would tell myself to make sure you see the big picture why you are at high school, what kind of work you want to do because that is the kind of work you will be doing in college. Advice on the transition would be to surround yourself with happy people and people who want to do different things instead of doing the same activities so you get to experience college life and know what is out there for you to do. Don't be afraid to try new things, you will never know what you can learn. also, academics come first.

Go to USC or UF, where the weather is good, the sports are better, and the girls are best.

I would tell myself to enjoy those somewhat sheltered years and stop worrying about the future. Everything would be fine and I was more than ready for the next step: college. While this looming future seemed dark and scary, it was simply the next step in life, and given my past and confidence, the transition would be smooth. Though there was no reason to worry, there was a reason to try my absolute best up until the last minute of school; senioritis was a non-option. Knowing what I know now, I would encourage myself to take more general classes in high school. Having a basic foundation, for example of physics, would definitely help me to succeed in my initial college classes. I would encourage myself to never give up, to learn for knowledge and not for the test, and to focus on my career as early as possible. This additional knowledge, coupled with the drive that I utilized throughout high school, would prepare me entirely for college life.

I would tell myself to get prepared, and to not stress so much over what others (in high school) think of you. After high school their thoughts and relations with you will not matter; and the popularity contest that seems so urgent to suceed in during high school will have no value the moment you step out those doors. Start focusing on your needs, wants, and goals. Plan ahead and take not of the obstacles/hurdles you will face and how to overcome them. Also, start saving and planning your finances now. Search and apply for as many scholarships as you can, and start setting money aside for those unexpected finances.

I would tell myself to get involved with clubs and activities. My parents told me to get involved but I didn't listen to them right away and I wish I had. Upon entering college I wasn't too thrilled because I only knew a couple people and I do not enjoy partying and getting drunk which is what many people do in their free time. I flat out hated my freshman year of college. Once I joined an organization on campus I made a lot of friends and I now really enjoy every minute of college life. There is always someone to hangout with and something fun to do everyday of the week.

Stay in school get good grades and take all the classes serious

I would make my high school self aware of several things that are very different from the standard, everyday routine of attending a sheltered Catholic high school. First, I should be aware of the large number of students, friends included, that no longer live according to the high moral values that were practiced in high school. These values, such as simple respect for one another and one's own body, were taken for granted, but they should not be forgotten as the people and places change around me. Among things not to be forgotten is loyalty to family members. These have always been the most important and supportive people in my life; therefore, regular contact should be kept between parents and siblings. Ultimately, faithfulness and a close relationship with God should be regarded as the first priority when attending college. It is most important to continue this relationship and to have a strong prayer life. I know that a quality prayer life will get me through those difficult moments. Just knowing I am solely responsible for the success of my remaining academic career and outcome of my future would also be beneficial during the transaction from high school to college.

If I were to go back in time, I would tell myself two things. The first is to work hard early on. Focus on studying and classwork, because it only sets the foundation for later coursework. Also, once you get closer to graduation, its harder to focus because you're looking to the next step in life. The second thing I would tell myself is to find a few organizations, both academic and social, that really interested me and pour myself into them. Meet new friends. Hold leadership positions. Do community service to give back. These organizations are where you meet people with similar goals and ambitions as you- friends that you'll keep for life. Plus, leadership looks really good on a resume!