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Assuming I can talk to myself as a High School senoir I would encourage myself to dive into a various types of extra curricular activites. I would have also advised myself to apply to more scholorships. These two pieces of advice would have saved me alot of stress today. During my high school I did alot of voulnteer work in the education spector. While I did venture away from education for a short period of time I wish I had did an internship in a law office and medical office to get a feel of that field. In terms of the scholorship as many people know college is expensive and I feel as if I was not prepared for the cost of books and tution. Attending public school my entire life the only expenses for school was towards clothes,lunch and class trips. The idea of spending hundreds of dollars on books and thousands on tution was not realstic to me. Scholorship money will alleviate the student loans I will have to pay back in four years.

If I could go back into time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself take into account a lot of things when it comes to choosing the right college/university to attend. Take into consideration the location of the school and the neighborhood and how accessible things and places are. When I was a senior in high school I had no idea what to expect when I started college and had no idea where I wanted to go. I would tell myself to start visiting interested campuses early because what you read about could be totally different from how it really is being there first hand. I didn't plan on going to Spelman until I visited the campus and fell in love. I would also advise myself to make sure I don't get too caught up in the campus life that I forget about my morals, values, friends and families. It is so easy to get caught up with being alone and free from parents rule that you forget about the important things. Time management is the key to succeeding in college, without it you?re bound to fail.

If i was able to travel back in time and advise myself about college life I would suggest that i look into more scholarship opportunites and to follow my dreams and no one elses. The reason I chose these two pieces of advice was because I always believed that going to college would be easy financially. But in all honesty attending college has done great things for me but it has also done some cruel things. My finances are currently a problem and were the same way last year. And I'd choose to tell myself to follow my own dreams because my mom talked me into following her dream of me being a scientist instead of me just studying art and being futher on my way in my major. But other than those two instances I would not tell the past me to change anthing else.

I would advise myself to finish strong. Finishing strong and successfully is essential to feeling complete with your academic experience. I realized that my senior year, I became slightly laxed because I was almost done with high school. I did not put my best effort forward all the time when it came down to the end of my classes. I guess I caught "senioritis." Looking back on it now I completely understand that doing your best should be done all the time.; even when the finish line is just around the corner. When I did finish with my best work and effort I felt complete and assured. Now I always put my best forth throughout my academic studies and work. When I feel the urge to step back instead of moving forward, I remember that how I finish is much more important than how I began.

Keep what you bring between school and home to a minimum. Travel can amount to a very expensive venture, and a large amount of clothes would only make it worse. Definitely get a storage facility. Save money for books and events on and off campus. Try not to order food unless absolutely necessary. Have fun while staying safe.

"Set priorities and goals for yourself Sa'Myra!," would be the quote I would yell to myself as a high shcool senior transitioning to college. My college life consits of freedom, education, managable classes and parties. Knowing the person that I am, the quote has set me bound to succeed in college. College isn't a place where everybody could afford, so when I found out that I was accepted into colleges, I knew I had to buckle down and focus on my. I would give my self advice by realing what is more important and how can it benefit you: Parties or Class? "Stay away from the phone!" would be another advice I would give myself since I went to school out of state. I couldn't have made the perfect transitioning if I still thought about the things and people in high shcool, or become home sick. The last advice I would give myself is a poster board that quoted , "Your throwing your money away if you dont go to class." That quote would remind me everyday that college is important and expensive.

Congratulations, I am a high school senior. I have excelled academically, applied to college and accepted to the college of my choice. The excitement of going beyond the boundaries of high school is unbelievable. I am so ecstatic with going to college and looking forward to CHANGE. Making the transition from high school to college is overwhelming but organizing my personal time is more challenging. I didn?t know that time would move so fast after graduation and the month of August would come so quick. Now I realize that time can be your friend or it can be your enemy. The high school era has ended and with it the procrastination cycle has run its course. If I don?t address my personal time management issues I am setting myself up for failure. Time management is very vital to my personal success throughout my college career. Effective planning will leave little room for procrastination and frustration. It is crucial that I master my personal time. I will activate my cell phone message center with my daily events, sticky notes will serve as reminders and posting my weekly schedule on my room wall will also reinforce my time management skills.

When I was in high school, the only things I thought about were getting out fast and I rushed through it. I would of told myself to slow down because those days were limited and it is so different than trying to be grown-up at college on your own. In high school was the last time I touched a basketball court and just played for the fun of the game, but now its all about bein serious and getting money for it. I should of studied for the SAT and also the PSAT, because that could of gave me scholarships that I am working so hard to get now just to finish off my first semester of school. In addition, I would of told myself to manage my time wisely and give up on procrastination because in college that is the worst thing to do. I would have been very big on using my time wisely in high school and would have listened to my counselors and teachers, honestly. Altogether, I would have been more focused my senior year and took school more serious because I know I really need it now.

I would tell myself that attending college is a big step. If i really want to go, I need to find the major that is best suitable for my career goals and to be aware that I will love my school once I get there, that it is not a competition and to go where I wish to. I would also tell myself to apply where I will receive scholarships. That college is very expensive and to make sure I could get some type of aid in order to go to school and continue all the way through.

As a high school student, I was very tightly wound. I focused on my long-term goals and took AP classes in order to prepare for my future. Of course I had some fun, but I was anxious a lot of the time. Now that I have spent nearly two years in college, I think there is only one thing I would tell my high school self: Enjoy yourself! I was never spontaneous and I worried more than I should have over inconsequential things, but I knew I wanted my time in college to be exciting. A couple of good friends I made in college encourage me to be more outgoing and I am very grateful for them. I still enjoy studying hard in college, but I think balance is crucial in becoming a well-rounded individual. I don't know if I would listen to myself; I'd probably have to leave home in order to grow the way I have. I now welcome new people and experiences and opportunities and I hope to keep using what I have learned in college to grow into a successful person.