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If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to my high school self I would insist for him to be bold and believe in himself more. Since neither of my parents went to college it was extremely difficult to receive guidance on what major to or college to pursue. I had absolutely no clue what I was supposed to do after graduating high school. Luckily one of my best friends ended up going to Purdue so I followed suit. I was extremely timid and scared about putting myself out there when dealing with this situation. I cannot emphasize how important it is to ask questions before you’re a senior in high school. It is crucial for parents and counselors to stress the importance exploring job fields and visiting colleges to set themselves up for success in the future.

I would start by telling myself to keep fighting and working hard through all the tough times, but to also enjoy the experience. Don't just get caught up in the academic side of college life but to enjoy more of the external opportunities such as: more sporting events, more intramural teams, and the campus wide events. There are so many great memories ahead of you and dont change your morals. Stay grounded in the way you were brought up, and that along with you work ethic you will grow into not only a good student, friend, familiy member, but you will come out as a educated, successful MAN. Keep you faith and shoot for the stars. Dont let little failures impede you journey to great things. There will be trying times but use your ever strong resources and support to get through them. Tough times dont last, tough people do. So, be the best you can be and make the best of your time at Purdue University. Purdue will give you so many great things, and you will not regret your decision to follow this path to do big things. God Bless along the way

The main advice I could give is to not allow yourself to become overwhelemed with classwork and to make sure you make time to be with friends. Classwork is very important but there is no need to put further stress on yourself than what already exists. Friends allow an escape from the classroom and a support group when things do get tough. When starting college everyone has a different approach to getting adjusted. Mine was to find a good group of friends and to always be open to new opportunities.

"College is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, but in the end, it will be worth it." If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, that is what I would begin with saying. Depending on the size of each school, the majority of college students reveal that they had difficulity with the transition from high school to college. College is all about independence. Students do not have nearly as much access to one-on-one help from tutors or teachers. First year college students and beyond must learn how to develop good study skills on their own. After telling myself the importance of academics, I proceed to assure myself that another important aspect of college is a social life. Getting involved was one of the best decisions I have made at Purdue. By doing so, I have made many new friends as well as developed excellent leadership skills. I would leave off by telling my high school senior self that things will be difficult, but as long as I set goals for myself, I will end up successful.

I would say, be more prepared. Work hard and know what you want to do before you go to college. Be more wise with your money and do things for you, not others. Work hard, play later. It will pay off in the end.

There are a few things I would tell myself. First off make sure to go out and seize all of the opportunities that are given to you. You never know what you will learn or who you will meet so you need to make sure that you put yourself out there and get involved. Also know that while things may seem challenging now, in retrospect it is all work the hard work and long nights. There may be times when you want to quit and give up because it does not seem worth it or that you won't make it through. These challenges are what will shape you into who you will be in the future and are an important part of your accomplishments because without them, you wouldn't appreciate all of your successes. Finally, in the midst of all your work, remember to take joy in the small things and remember that it's alright to take a break once in a while. If you push too long without stopping, you'll burn out. Make sure to maintain the right balance in your life so you still enjoy it while working toward your goals.

Be prepared from the begining. Your easiest classes are the first year so do VERY well. Don't concentrate on getting involved only socially, but actually concentrate on getting involved professionally and on campus, this will help you ind the right social groups. Rushing is better if you do it sophmore year, it allows you to develop professionally, concentrate on classes, gives you time to figure out time management, know what your looking for before you dive in.

Take it at a moderate pase. Not to fast or slow. Rushing into to many activities and groups for however rewarding they are, they can be a sink for time. Purdue is a school where one who wants to succeed can obtain their goals. Focus on staying organized. As one of my favorite chefs, Alton Brown, would say, "Organization will set you free." Time management in conjunction with organization is very important in college. Whether it be group projects, extra curriculars, or any other choice made. Those are skills that need to be sharpened and integrated into every day life. Another key attribute to key doing is never giving up. At Purdue your goals are obtainable however you need to work for them like everything else life has thrown at you till this point. And lastly be yourself. Happy, upbeat and optimistic. Never let anything keep down, like water on a roof. You are an adventurous person both in knowledge and life. That quality about you will not only get you through college but much more. The path least travelled is your own. My parting word to you, myself for you to find is find the meanings of Ohana.

I would tell her that she was over thinking high schooll and that just applying herself a little would make a big difference in how she feels towards school. Telling her that college is not really that hard that she just needs to decide on what she wants to do and there are schools that are flexible for single moms. I would also tell her that no matter how rough life gets for us it always passes and gets better. And that all 4 of her kids grow up to be very smart and turn out very well despite the rough times we all go through. And her children are always right there with her even when she thinks that they have given up on her that they respect her for everything she done for them.

If I could travel back in time and have a conversation with my high school self, I'd be sure to emphasize a few important points. First and foremost, I'd tell the younger me to think LONG and HARD about the long term cost of attending that expensive out-of-state university you've always imagined yourself at (and whether the cost is warranted or not). The proposition of being a slave to your student loans doesn't seem to hit most kids at this point in ther lives. Second, I'd tell myself that yes, it is in fact okay to change your major; however, don't do so just because whatever you're currently doing is too difficult. Everything worthwhile in life comes with it's fair share of difficulty; when that time comes around, you just need to suck it up and keep moving forward. Lastly, I'd tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. Focus on what you came to school for in the first place: getting a worthwhile degree! Everything else comes secondary to that one goal. Don't worry, you'll make lifetime friends and wonderful memories. That, I can promise.

Don't take any time off. Literally. And honestly, study even more than you did. We should be graduating with High Honors instead of honors. But have some fun on the weekends. And learn about taxes. TAKE ACCOUNTING! And please, please be happy. And excited. Life after school wasn't the easiest transition but it has been fun. And save your money. Find some scholarships early on and get the ball rolling on time. Also, do your FAFSA before March 31st or it's annoying. But never

Work hard in college and choose a discipline that will allow you to be successful in a wide variety of fields, avoid studying a very specific topic. Stay focused and be wise about when you have fun.

Keep your friends close, but don't be afraid to make some new ones. It's difficult to have two lives, but that is what you have to do -- don't be afraid to establish yourself in your college town with college friends. As long as you put in the effort, your high school relationships won't die.

The first thing I would address to my former self is to learn how to study. Studying is an extremly crucial andI key component to college and many students lack that ability and when they do develop it, it is already to late because they have a low GPA or have possibly failed out of college. The second major adivce I would give to my self is to quite my job and fill that time with academics and community service. The lack of community service inihibits many from recieving schloarships which is crucial for college and not going into debt. The quitting the job is another issue because the money earned is not worth inhibiting me from furthering my academic success and preping me for college academics. Finally, I would tell my self to not be so introverted and , when coming in, talk to people because everyone is trying to make friends and they are all in the samw situation as you are. A major aspect of college is having a support system which is developed through friends and family. If I could go back to senior year in highschool, these are the things I would tell myself.

When I was a senior, I was very confident in myself, but going through a lot of things in my life. I had difficult courses and a difficult life out of the classroom. Was there any way to go back to that point in my life and speak to myself, I think I would just want to sit the past me down somewhere quiet, putting away the physics books and the Calculus books. I would just tell that scared about affording college and being accepted senior that in the end, it really didn't come down to being able to afford or being accepted. It was about realizing I still had some growing up to do before everything would work out. It would have been a weak set of advice, but I would have appreciated the confident smile and seeing the present me because in the end, there is nothing I could have told myself back then besides just that. Sometimes the best advice is the kind we learn ourselves.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself, "Hey, enjoy your final year of high school, college isnt that bad all you have to do is study hard and show up for class and you'll do just fine." I would tell myself that because when I was 17 and a senior in high school I was stressing myself out thinking college work would be nerve wrecking and hard to understand or complete. I realized how prepared I actually was for college after my first semester and have been getting better grades as each quarter passes.

Keep up a decent workload and don't slack off - you need to have the mindset of getting work done on time regardless of the workload you have. Also be expected to sacrifice your own, personal time in order to accomplish goals.

I would benefit immensely from being able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would have a completely different mindset than I did the first time around. I would sign up for those AP classes that I tried to avoid and I would take the AP tests that I did not want to pay and study for before. By going down this route, I will be able to come into college with more credits and won't have to take the prerequisites that I have to take now. I would be able to go ahead and take the classes that truly interest me. Speaking of money, I would be saving a TON of money this way. Also, I would have felt more prepared coming into college already being in the mindset to work hard those first couple weeks after finishing up senior year preparing for the AP exams. It sounds like a great plan, only problem is I can’t go back in time and fix my mistakes. Hopefully other seniors can learn from mine, and not take what seems like the easy way out.

Participate in all the orientation activities prior to beginning classes. Learn and map the campus, especially big campuses. Have a personal rapport with the faculty if possible. Don't try to take too many classes the first semester. Pace yourself. Speak with your advisor about your goals and plans for your career choice. Live on campus the first year. Have fun, but also study hard. Embrace new changes and sorroundings. Sometimes changes are difficult, but realize how lucky you are to have the opportunity to become the best version of yourself, whatever that may be. Most of all, embrace life with an open mind and an open heart.

I would advise myself to learn how to study and teach myself to become comfortable around teachers and authority figures. I do not normally ask questions during class or have the bravery to talk to teachers after class time, but in college one must overcome this and not be afraid to ask for help. Colleges provide many resources to help the learning process and most students do not partake in them. At large universities, professors are seeing a decrease in the number of students in their office due to the indirect interactions via e-mail. In order to be successful in getting to graduate school, students need letters of recommendation, which are obtained through professors. Students cannot receive these letters if their professors have never personally met the student. Therefore, students like myself need to learn early on that it is acceptable and encouraged to meet with professors and ask for help.