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Learn how to study and actually DO it. Don't be in such a rush to "grow up". Research what you want out of life more. Spend more time with family and friends. Embrace youth!

My first year of college has taught me a lot already. One of the greatest things that i was not ready for was independence, being absolutely alone in a big city like San Francisco seemed like a challenge to me. Throughout my first semester of college I learned how to make new friends and be more open. If I had known that i was going to be all alone, I would have been a lot friendlier in college than I was. As the year progressed I stated procrastinating a lot and pulling all-nighters more than usual. Some advice that I would offer is to have better time management skills so that i can have an equal balance in school and friends. I also suggest keeping a healthy diet and not waiting till the last minute to work on assignments in order to live a stress free life as a college student. Getting involved in school events is a great way to make new friends and keep yourself busy. Having a good time while keeping up with your goals will ensure you an enjoyable college career.

As a high school senior, I was very nervous to go into college. I feared that I wouldn't be able to do it or I couldn't make it in life or that school would just be too hard. I did very well in high school, but after high school, it's a whole different ball game. I had a lot of "what if" questions and I was afraid that I just couldn't do it. After just one semester of community college, I came to know that it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! Of course it's tough, school can be rough at times, but it was so rewarding! In our times today, we can't go anywhere in life without some sort of college education. Some people are afraid of college, some people are just too lazy. I would tell myself as a high school senior, to go for it. Dive into college head first and never look back. Currently I am on a mission for my church and will return home shortly. I will go back to college in January of 2013 and I am excited to do so!

If I could go back in time and give myself acouple pointers, there are afew places I would start. First, I would make young Eli go take way more AP classes, and college level classes (especially ones that werent solely for attaining knowledge, but that would give me an advantage in college, by not needing to take as many general educations). Next, I would force me to take the SAT2's. Next, I would have taken more risks, done more stupid, "regretable" things, and teach myself to embrace everything i've done, even if I was embarressed. Finally, I would urge little Eli to only live for the present, because the past is just a graveyard for the lonely ghost of regret.

The first piece of advice is to designate time for yourself. It is easy to be over ambitious in the amount of classes you take and the hours you work and forget to give yourself time. I made this mistake my first semester working or going to school everyday and frantically doing homework in between. I became burnt out very quickly and my grades as well as health suffered for it my first semester. My second piece of advice would be to become involved in campus activities. Most college students make friends living in the dorms their freshman year however as a transfer student I came in as a junior not knowing anybody. It is easy to feel lonely and even isolated when you leave home for the first time to live in a place where you know absolutely no one. Part way through my first semester I began getting involved on campus by joining the club for my major. This was great because it helped me make friends with people who were taking the same classes as me and had similar goals for their future. I also began playing intercollegiate sports where I met even more friends.

I would most definantly tell myself to be more study-efficient, and most importantly money-wise. The transition is not bad at all from high school to college, but not having someone their to help guide you every step of the way is hard. Dont give up, be strong and youll make it

I would say, tour the campus on a school day, before accepting the offer to attend the school.

Figure out what you want to do with your life and go for it! Don't waste your time on the "fun" stuff and plan for your future. You are young and need a head start on the other kids. Remember to study 2 hours for each 1 hour of class time. Don't be a slacker!

I graduated in 98. I didn't go straight to college. If I could change anything it would've been to have went straight out of high school. I was not intrested in college until I became a single mother a few years ago. I wanted to attend college to better myself for my son. And i will encourage him to go to college as well.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school i would make sure that I take all neccesary test and find any financial assistance I could find while still in high school. I would tell myself to not be ashamed to ask for help when I'm not sure what I am suppose to be doing or when I need information for school and preperation test. I would also tell myself to apply for many grants and scholarships that could assist me with my finances in college.