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I would advise myself to really put myself out there and apply for more scholarships. I know it gets realy redundant hearing it over and over but it's true.; the more you apply, the more chances you have of getting some. Also, I would do more volunteer work which really adds to your applications. I would also tell myself not to stress too much about missing family and friends. Yes, I miss them, but I have made new friends and still maintain contact with everyone from back home. The first week or so is difficult getting used to everything, but once you adjust, college life is a lot of fun! Lastly, none of this would matter if you chose a school that you were unhappy with. I would tell myhigh school-self to look into other schools and apply there as well. When you limit the schools you look at and apply to, you may be missing an opportunity at a school you would LOVE! Do not settle for a school that does not make you happy!

The first thing I would tell myself is that the next 4 years of your life are going to be filled with some amazing experiences that will help you grow into the person you want to be. There will be many challenges to overcome, that will force you to grow academically, emotionally, and socially in so many ways. You are going to meet many people from all walks of life. Even if you don't see things the same way, its important to respect them. Of those many people you meet, you will also come across a few great friends. Things might become overwhelming, challenging, or lonely at times so it's important to be strong and remember who you are and where you are from. As time goes on, the transition becomes much easier. I would also recommend joining a club or sports team to get involved with an outlet that is non academic. Lastly, you should find a balance between your academic career and social life. Both are very important. Remember to have fun and experience as much as possible because these next four years are going to fly by.

The number one thing I would tell myself is that you need to experience every thing possible! College is a time of adventure and you need to get out there and enjoy it. Make sure you make a ton of new friends. College is a time to learn about yourself and about life. Make sure you are dedicated to your studies, but also make having fun a big priority as well. You are going to miss your famnily and friends, but the homesickness will go away. When you are making your choice for which school to go to, make sure it is about you, and not your freinds or significant other. The college you attend should be YOUR dream, not that of any other person. Going to college is a life changing experience, so enjoy every second of it because it will be gone before you know it!

As a highschool senior I had no self-esteem and if I could go back in time and give myself a pep-talk, the first thing I would say is "Look higher." "What you'll find in college is a lot of unfulfilled expectations," I'd continue. "And it doesn't matter what school you apply to or where you go, you MAKE your experience. I've seen students lament that college isn't that different from highschool. They thought the students would be more mature. They thought the drama would disappear. They thought the teachers would be more inspirational. "But life doesn't hand you happiness, you have to step up and GRAB opportunities. If the people around you are immature, don't associate with them. Don't feed drama, be the better person. And teachers will reveal their genius to you only if you care to see it. I don't care how much money you have, where you're from or what body you were born in. It's what you make of yourself that determines what kind of person you are. "So reach for the stars because I know you're a dreamer."

If only you could look in the future and see what lies ahead of you. I think what first comes to mind, if I could give myself advice, would be to always give yourself enough time with everything. Whether its with homework or just going to class. In college I have found time is very crucial because it can make a difference between an A or a B in a grade. It can determine making a deadline for an online test or maybe just meeting up with a Professor in his/her office hours. Providing yourself with a reasonable amount of time allows you to not stress over unnecessary worries and gives you more time to focus on other things going on in your life. In high school, I felt teachers were more passive and you could persuade them for a day extension on that paper you forgot to turn in. But in college, Professors take advantage of those deadlines and tell you "I am sorry but the paper was already due." These teachers are treating you like adults and not high school kids. If I could advise myself about college, time would be a major focus for the future.

I would have told myself to never give up and to not let a professor stand in my way from my dream career. A professor embarrass me in one of his class and it was a class that I needed to take in order to take other classes for my major, so I dropped his class and changed my major. If I have just let go and worked hard then maybe I would have finish school by now. My advice to myself when I was a senior in high school would be don?t let little embarrassments change your mind on your dream career.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to stay more focused on my grades, and study more, and that colleges look at your grades so make the best of high school, because it affects your life in the long run. I would also tell myself to go out more often with my friends, because you only live once, and lifes to precious to waste by sitting at home watching tv.

The one single piece of advice that I would give to myself as a senior would be DO NOT FREAK OUT!! I would tell myself to not worry about the transition. This would be the only advice because for the first semester at least, I had done more work in both junior and senior year than in college(first semester only for sure). Even though the times I had visited the college it had seemed extremely huge, after a week, that feeling went away. Another thing to not worry about would be wondering if i'm going to make it to my classes on time. The teachers usually let the classes out early. Only one class out of the four I had taken didn't let the class out early but he also didn't let the class out late. I had heard that the teachers would be carefree except when it came to being late. This is not true. They actually don't mind if anyone is late. The just keep going on with class as if you never walked in. Just keep doing what I usually do . Be on time, do the work, and turn it in.

As an incoming student to San Diego State University I though I knew what too expect having attended a community college for a couple years. I was in for a rude awakening when I realized that the university life was drastically different from anything that I had experienced thus far. The best advice I would be able to give myself as a high school senior would be to walk onto that campus with a smile on my face, ready to fearlessly take on any challenge that might be thrown my way. Don't hold onto too expectations. Maintaining a light-hearted and easygoing demeanor while still working hard academically is key. Don't pay attention to what others around you are doing. Do what you are able to do and what you feel is right. Never forget your character and moral fiber. Maintain as much maturity as is possible, make yourself look good. And most important of all, have fun but, be safe and smart about what you are doing. Being in college is about new experinces and living life but, getting caught up in dangerous practices is all too easy for many.

Stay on top of deadlines for things, like applying for your major, or paying your registration fees. Utilize your professor's office hours. Most are extremely helpful outside of class and want you to succeed. Balance school and fun because if you have no fun you will burn yourself out, but make sure to keep up on your studies. Don't fall behind in reading for classes because it usually goes so quicky it is very difficult to catch up. Make friends with your classmates, as they can be valuable tools for studying, and sharing notes if you miss a class. Do a couple of extra cirricular activities because you can make some amazing friends there, like marching band. I have made some of my best friends there while attending college, and I know I will be friends with them even after college. Just do the best you can in everything because that's all anyone can ask for.