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Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, the advice I would ultimately give would be to never give up when you get to school and get affiliated with your classes; it's arduous and time consuming but it's well worth the sweat and tears at the end. A college education will only further and help your career path in the future. Also I would advise to be involved with your school and join clubs or apply for a job through the school. Being involved will only benefit your social and academic strengths. I believe if I knew what I know now I would have put more effort into school, but after taking a year off, I only am more determined to strive to complete my goals and aspirations and I hope I can convince other students that's the reason they are there too.

Aaron, You are doing a great job in college and getting the grades to prove it. In fact, you have maintained a 4.0 gpa throughout your two years of college. Your study ethic and determiation to complete your school work is unmatched. Your strong sense of knowing what is right and what is wrong has helped you to stay out of trouble and keep your mind on your ultimate goal. My advice to you is simple. Attend St. Cloud State University right away instead of going to a two year school to complete your generals. You will be farther ahead in your schooling. Also, major in Elementary Eduation. I know that you are undecided, but you will adore working with the kids and knowing that you have the power to shape them into who they will be. There is no greater feeling than being a positive role model to so many kids that are in search of a role model. My last piece of advice is this: Keep being yourself. In college you will be pressured to change who you are., but do not change. Staying true to yourself and what you believe in is your greatest asset. Aaron

If I could go back in time and talk with myself about college life, I would say to work hard and avoid partying, because the hard work is the one that pays off in the end. I suggest joining a club or team, because that is one of the best ways to meet new friends. It is almost impossible to get through college with good spirits if you do not have anyone there to support you. Get to know your roommate before move-in day, to discuss what to bring, and get to know one another. Knowing who you will be living with for the next 9 months before move-in day will reduce a lot of stress. At the beginning of the year, find time to take a walk around campus to get to know your surroundings. This will decrease the chance of getting lost on the way to class during the first week, as well as help you discover interesting places you would not normally notice while rushing to class. Finally, college is a great experience for everyone. Make the best of it and enjoy every moment.

First, I would tell myself to have a decent balance with academics and studying. Without a balance, it will be tough to accomplish homework and study for tests. People should still take time to see friends and have fun once in awhile, but not too often unless you're able to keep up with everything else. Second, I would tell myself that I should buy a workout pass and exercise at least three times a week. Working out and staying fit not only helps you mentally, but physically too. Taking time out of they day to exercise is also good because it lets off steam and gives you more energy. Lastly, I would say to go to as many of the free events and activities as possible each month. This is something really fun to do, it takes your mind off of school work, and it helps you meet more people to expand your friendships and relationships with others. The more people you meet, the more comfortable you feel in your community.

If i could go back and talk to myself, I would tell myself to relax and have fun. I would tell me not to worry about if im going to make friends or if I am going to fit in, I would tell myself to be me and I will be fine. I would tell myself to make sure to balance school time and personal time, because too much of one or the other could hinder my success as a college student. If I spend too much time with friends I will not get enough studying in and if i study too much I would become anti-social and go insane. Then the other inportant thing I would tell myself would be to get an membership to the gym. This is because i feel working out is good for both the body and mind. It would give me a chance to get away from the computer and books and just let built up energy and frusteration out.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would not have much to say. Mostly I would tell myself to remember that I am paying for this education, and should not let the employees here intimidate me. I would tell me to be careful about my classes, and find out about things before I choose them. Also, to take advantage of the free time I have, and not to fill it up with work I do not actually have to do, because soon I will not have that free time. In other words, to allow myself to have some fun. The most important thing I would tell myself is to work harder at my job, to not think about my school work during it so that I can concentrate better. Mostly though, I would want my high school self to know not to worry, because it really is not that hard, and worrying only makes it more difficult.

I would tell myself to know my limits in every aspect of life; how much or little I can eat, how much or little sleep I can get, and how much or little studying I can do to be successful. I would tell myself to apply for scholarships early and often, I would tell myself to take PSEO classes or AP classes to get free college credits while i can. I would tell myself to be strong when times get hard and to be true to myself and to not change the person I am, even though small changes are inevitable. I would tell myself to study hard, make friends, and have fun.

Get a good job and start to build your cradit as soon as possible. You should also study, study your classes and make a plan for your future. You can't reach your big goal if you don't attain the little goals along the way.

I would tell myself not to be so worried and anxious. It doesn?t matter what other people think of you as long as you like yourself. That?s the kind of attitude that will make friendships. You don?t need to give into peer pressure or hide out in your room because you?re amazing just the way you are.

As a college student, I would give my high school self the simple advice to save money. College is expensive and I have had to cut back in my spending. My first year, I went to two private colleges, and had to transfer to Saint Cloud State University. I know love the school and wish I had gone to this school from the beginning, but I am still having trouble paying for living expenses and tuition. As a high school students I would be more diligent about finding scholarships and saving money for school. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to get a part-time job in the field you want to major in. I worked at the Boys and Girls Club and I want to be a teacher. This job gave me just as much experience as my schooling and helped me earn money for college. Despite having a hard time paying for college, I have been very successful with a 3.6 GPA, and I would also tell myself to continue working hard to achieve high in my education major.

Study more in High School to prepare myself better for College life. Save more money for college

I would have been a bit more careful with selecting my class loads as I picked to many hard classes at one time. I would have mixed it up a bit more; especially starting out my first year, until I was more comfortable with college studying. Also, I would have chosen to live off campus as I had to buy into the meal plan living on campus and I only ended up eating there about once a day on average. I could have saved a lot of money which I could have used for additional classes.

There will be a lot of bumps ahead of you, but experiencing those bumps will get you very far in life. Make sure to continue to push through and keep your head up high. Always stay honest to others and yourself. Try different things. Keep your faith strong. Remember to smile.

I would be more prepared as to what was expected of me in order to succeed at college. I would also have been more informed about the classes I would need to take in order to successfully complete my major in a timely fashion.

Just be prepared for a great learning experience and don't be afraid to try new things.

I would have told myself to take more college classes while in high school. I also would have recommended going to a 2-year school first to get my generals done and figure out what it was I wanted to major in before heading off to a 4-year school.

I would say, make sure you are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certain you want to go to that specific school because it is very hard to get credits to transfer to another school. Many schools require you to take their courses, even if you completed a similar course or one that would be considered the same, that school will still require you to take their course. You can lose out on a lot of money if you decide to transfer out. Find out a professors backgroud (how they teach, passing ratio). Also, make sure you understand the financial aid. Once you submit, you have to go through a very long process to just be considered to have your Financial Aid reviewed and possibly changed. There are so many regulations and limitations that it is nearly impossible to adjust your financial aid. Figure out your living (can be expensive). Mostly talk to other current students when you go on a tour. The tour guides have to give that school a positive representation. Get an outsiders opinion. They aren't being paid to make the school look like a good place to go. ASK QESTIONS/ GET CLEAR ANSWERS!

I would tell myself to make sure to live life to the fullest. The following years are going to be the best years of my life and choose a school that you want to go to instead of one you think you want to go to because of friends that are going there as well. When choosing a school, take into consideration all aspects of this decision such as financial situations, location, etc. When you get to college try to make as many friends as you can. Don't be shy, try to break out of your shell and be whoever you want to be. Don't worry about what others think of you. Dare to be you! And one last thing, enjoy your time in college but remain focused and set on your goals. Without that will and determination you will get nowhere.

Read as much as possible. In fact if I could talk to myself before high school to read more because high school did not prepare me for college especially in the science field.

As a college junior, I would have a lot of things to tell my highschool self. If I were to go back to advise myself about college, I would focus on a few very important things I have learned, thus far. First, I would encourage myself to get involved as soon as I got to college. One of the biggest problems at SCSU is drinking and partying, and I think the main cause of it is boredom. When one has an outlet and something to be passionate about, it prevents one from losing the will to work hard. I would also encourage myself to look for an on campus job sooner. Working at the outdoors program at my school has given me an opportunity to learn new skills that benefit me immensely. I have learned so many things from my mentors in the program, and now I can bring that knowledge to those who are going to be coming after me. Finally, I would encourage myself to make as many friends as possible. It is easy to be overwhelmed by all the new people, but it's important to put oneself out to make valuable life connections.