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If I could go back in time to myself as a high school senior, I'd have a ton of advice to give myself. I would've told myself to apply for more scholarship because then I didn't realize how much I would need them. I would've told myself to spend more time with my friends before I left, because I wouldn't realize how much I'd miss them. I would've told myself to look deeper into my career choice and discover everything that it entails. I also would've told myself to spend more time with my family, because they would miss me the most when I left. I would advise myself not to come very much once I got to college, because then it would make adjusting and assimilating to college life harder. I would have encouraged myself to work hard and have fun.

I would tell myself to take standard testing more serious, such as the SAT and the ACT, because I didn't score so good on my tests and now I'm a year behind in school and I have to take theses tests again. I would tell myself to study harder in class, because I have to attend and technical college in the spring of this year just so I can have some college credits so I want be compete out of loop when I go to an university. Bottom line if I had to talk to my self again as a high school senior I would basically tell myself to take advance of the time I have when everything is free and when people are helping me. I should have been be studying for these tests and not playing around, thinking colleges would just come to me. They want to see what I can do

When one is forced to look back and call to mind past life experiences one often thinks of how one could change things if given the chance. When I look back I often think about how I could change my life, if only I could talk to myself as a senior in high school. If given the chance the first thing I would tell myself is that everything is going to be all right. Life is funny, before going to college my greatest fear was the fact that I am or rather was a very reserved, and shy person. I wondered how people in a college setting would take to me. But I've realized that it doesn't really matter. Living with new people and getting to know people who are just as worried about the same problems really forces you to open up. I've made so many more friends in college than I had in high school. I've joined clubs, and sports teams without the slightest hesitation and hang out with and have fun with people all over campus. Life is funny, and I know this sounds cliche but i'm glad.

Studying is an important aspect in any college education. However make sure you enjoy what you are doing and have fun. Don't make it all about studying or all about partying, have a good combination of the two and your college experience will be very rewarding.

Perhaps, when you first arrive you will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of social and extra-curricular activities happening all around you, all the time. There is a good chance that you will want to get involved in every single club and organization on campus, however it will eventually become too much and you will need to lessen your involvement in them. Be willing to make this sacrifice, because academics must come before extra-curricular activities. Also, treat each and every project as if it was a portfolio piece, because it very well could be.

If I could go back in time and talk to my self I would tell myself many things. I would try to prepare myself better for college life and life away from family and friends. College is a pretty hard environment, theres a great deal of pressure put on you all at once. Once you have your ways set though it becomes relatively easy. I would try to prepare myself better for responsibility with school work. In highschool our teachers pretty much did everything for us. In college we have a responsibility to folow up and check whats going on constantly. Overall my tansition into college wasn't that bad. If I could've prepared myself more for the responsibility and the stress that college brings on, it would have been much easier though.

If I could go back and give myself advice my senior year, I would tell myself to study a little more and to try a little harder. My senior year was very easy for me. I didn't have to take finals the first semester and the second semester's finals weren't difficult. When I got to Purdue, the exams were a lot harder and it was hard to get back in the routine of studying. I had, and I'm still trying to, teach myself good study habits. Also during my senior year, I didn't have to work as hard as I do in college. Homework was easy and most of the time I could do it in another class and get it out of the way. I didn't have to read much for my classes to understand material either. It's a lot different in college. It is very important that you pay attention in class and to try hard. And even more important, studying is key for doing well.

If i could go back in time and tell myself anything I would tell myself not to be afraid. I would tell myself to be more social and outgoing when it comes to meeting people. I would tell myself to enjoy and relax, not to be one track minded on school only. I know that school is important but so is having a great time while being there. I would be sure to tell myself to tell my family that i love them more often and to thank them for all that they have and will give me. To tell them you won't let them down. I would tell myself that it isn't the end of the world when you don't get where you want to go, instead make a new trail and to enforce the idea of never giving up on my dream.

That i should of learned more in high school. Try to get a lot of scholarships. I would try to take the act test more times.

Eugenia, when you get to college you are going to meet the finest man you have ever seen in your life. Not only will you think this but he will also think this. Here is a hint, he is the guy that will try to talk to you from the piano. You are going to marry him and have four kids while still in college. After you have your first child, find a daycare that will be able to watch him for you. Do not try to do everything by yourself. Allow others to help, this will allow you to follow your dreams. Do not go into engineering, you think that is what you want to do, but you will come to realize that is what your parents want you to do. Remember this is your life. Live it for you not for anyone else. Get involved on campus. Do not just sit in your room and study all day. You will miss out on so much if you do that. Focus on God!. He will take you where you need to go. Read the bible daily and pray daily. When your relationship with him is good, everything is good!

I would tell myself to spend a lot more time looking into colleges. Although transfering is always an option it is kind of a pain to make friends and get to know one campus but then you have to do that all over again if you do transfer. Secondly, I would look into more scholarships. There are a ton! Finding the right college for you is definitely a personal matter. Don't do what your friends do just to go where they go. Find a college that fits you best. Lastly, Fill out more applications so that you have more options to choose from when it comes down to choosing a college.

I would tell myself to pick a major that I like and not listen to what other people said I would be good at. That way I wouldn't fall behind a year or two because I switched majors three times. I then would tell myself not to wait and join a club or something where I could get involved and have a better frist couple of years than what i did.

Do not be afraid of trying new things. There are many opportunities to find your place on a big campus. Do not be shy, but go out and make new friends by getting involved, attending study groups, and finding a church. Also, explore your options for a major during your first semester and decide by second semester by going with your heart. In life you have to take chances and take advantage of opportuities because you never know what doors will be open. The possibilities in college are endless.

Although you'll figure this out, TA's are some of the most valuable tools to suceed. With the friends you make, start a study group even if it's a different group for each class. You don't even have to meet in person. Instead, use the internet to communicate and help each other with studying and homework. Next, set up schedules to plan ahead a few days or a week at a time and STICK TO IT. Finally, when you go to that church sponsored barn dance (yes, you really will), be sure to bring a camera.

I would tell myself to take high school seriously. I never believed my teachers when they told me this was preparing me for college. I realize now that they were doing everything possible to help their students succeed in the college atmosphere. Also, I would tell myself to not sweat the small stuff in life because in college there is no time to worry about things that do not really matter. College is all about networking so I would tell myself that it is important to begin networking during senior year so when you get to college you are already ahead of the other freshman. Lastly, I would tell myself to respect my parents, they only wanted me to enjoy my senior year and make the best out of everything.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself two things. First I would tell myself to keep working hard at my studies and slack off just because I am almost done with high school. I realize now that if I had kept working hard on all of my assignments through my senior year, I would have been ready for the workload here at college. College requires a lot of work to be done at a high quality. Therefore, I should have practiced more for it in high school to be ready for this experience. The second piece of advice I would tell myself was to enjoy and savor the moment instead of just focusing on getting out of there. Going to college is a hard transition because you leave everything you ever known and loved. Although here at Purdue they do a good job with things to get you active and meet people, but in I should have enjoyed high school for the people that I had there as well because I will never again go to school with all of those kids again.

When I was a high school senior, I did not want to go to college yet. I was not ready because college is very mysterious to me. No one in my family has ever went to college. Being the first one to go to college is stressful. I wish I had a mentor that will guide me through college with many helpful advices. If I was to go back in time, the advice that I will give to myself will be to pick a major that suits who I am. No matter how much stressful you are, obtaining the degree you want is very fulfilling. Following your heart instead of doing what others want is the best choice you can make for yourself. When you are tired, you have the motivation to go on because it is truly what you want to do. The transition from being a high school student to a college student is hard for everyone, but it gets easier when you have goals and dreams that inspire you. All the anxiety and stress will slowly disappear because you know that what you are doing is worth all the obstacles that you will face in the future.

If I could go back to my senior year I would tell myself to think about my college decision more. I would tell myself to really research my different college options and also to really consider what I am looking for in the college I want to attend. I thought I wanted to go to a big school and out of state, but after doing this I realized that this is not what I wanted at all. I would tell myself to really consider what was important to me and what would make me happiest. I also would tell myself to choose a college based on my wants and not based on where my parents or others wanted me to go. You should not go to a college just because of the name; you should go because it offers everything that you are looking for.

The hardest thing about going to college is balancing your social life and your academic life. Now that I'm on my own, I want to exercise my freedom and stay out late with my friends, watch movies all the time, and basically do anything other than study. Although having a social life is great, going out isn't always the best option. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to make more friends in my field of study. When your friends are in your classes, even studying with a group feels like a social event because you're spending time with the people you enjoy being around. If I had known this going into my first year of college, I might have spent more time studying and gotten better grades in my first semester.

If I had a chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that I was making the right choice in selecting Purdue as my college. I was afraid to go to Purdue because it is so expensive to attend, especially for out of state students. I was afraid that I was making a mistake in going to such a pricey school. However, I would tell my younger self that the college is well worth the cost, because the education I am receiving here is of outstanding quality. The other thing I would tell myself is that I need to change my study habits for college. In high school it was okay to study for an hour or two for the tests, even in my International Baccaleurate classes. In college, I tried to pull the same stunt and was surprised when it did not get me the exam grads I was expecting. I would tell my younger self that college is going to take at least 6-8 hours of studying for the tests, and that I should visit my TA for additional advice on how to study for the exam.