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I would tell myself to be more social and not to let the stress get to you. I was so overwelmed with tring to maintain a social life and school life I completely shutdown and became an anti-social insomniac. Thankfully the staff at my school noticed and after talking to a first year advisor i got back on track. Sadly my grades suffered which is sad because the work wasnt that hard. I would explain to myself parties and clubs can come during another time, but now this is for establishing yourself as an individual and not caring about who did what and who went where. And lastly I would tell myself that everyone has stress and sitting alone in the dark won't do anything so get up and study with your friends dance in the shower but just realize this is OUR life so don't MESS THIS UP!

Don't let others put you down. Keep climbing the ladder.

Colleges know how difficult the transition from high school to college can be. They try to make it easier by providing services and events. These can be surprisingly helpful. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take advantage of the services the college I chose offered. One thing in particular that I wish I had taken advantage of was a sleepover night on campus. A lot of colleges offer you the chance to spend the night or a weekend on campus. I wish I had taken that opportunity because it would have given me a better picture of life on campus. It also might have diminished the shock of the transition. If nothing else, it would have given me a chance to get to know people on campus before move-in day. A good college will give you plenty of opportunities to adjust to life on campus. If I could go back in time, I would warn myself not to dismiss these events. Sometimes they seem a little weird, but good things hide in weird places. Let the college help you; that?s what they?re there for!

I would tell myself to make sure that I am prepared to become much more independent. Living life on campus is a great experience because it allows to get a feel for what it is like to be on your own for a little while. But I'd also warn myself to not let others try to slow me down. The students on campus are friendly and nice but I always need to remember the reason that I came to college, not only to better myself in education but realize who I am and who I could be. I'd tell myself to not get caught up in anything like drinking alcohol in the dorms even if the weekends are boring. I would also tell myself to become very involved with campus activities whether it includes activities that help with my career or just fun activities. I'd tell myself to always make sure I have sufficient time to complete my schoolwork and make time to have fun with roommates and classmates. I'd also say make friends with upperclassmen because they've been where you are so they can help you. I'd say be safe and good luck.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself about college I talk about studying. First I would tell myself this is not a dream this is really happening, you are meeting the future you. I would then say you should pay attenton to the few words that I have for you. First I would say is you need to learn how to study on a college student level and not a high school level. Myself would say what are you talking about and I would say college requires more precision when studting and its not about the quantity its about the quality of studying. I would tell him you must not study it like you are just trying to get it over with, but study it because you want to get something out of it. I then explain to myself that final exams are the one of the most important test you will take in your college career. I tell him that could notes are a vital part of flight of success in college or the crash and burn of failure. Depending on how you take your notes depend on how well you do. So farwell.

As a senior in high school, some constant worries of mine included the daily girl drama, stressing myself out about getting good grades, and focusing on my future. I would tell myself "once your in college, things will be different" and now I know first hand. One thing I would go back in time and tell myself is that the drama continues and not to expect it to stop, although you can control this "drama" by picking a close group or friends that can be trusted. This would lead into my next piece of advice. You will only be sucessfull if you do not stress yourself. Find friends you can vent to and have well needed fun with. Stress will not make you do better on tests and assignments. Moreover, I let myself know that college, refering to coursework, is no harder than high school. The information may be more complex, but it is more interesting. These few pieces of advice are a few of the ones I pass onto my younger friends now, and I believe if they take it, they will be jsut fine in college.

The advice I would give myself if I could go back in time would be to not be afraid and go out to make as many friends possible; to never be shy, always confident. I'd also tell myself to get into good study habits and work twice as hard as I already did athletically. Staying involved with the schools functions and the surrounding community would also be vital advice. Lastly, I would advise myself not to change my personality for anyone or anything; that I should just keep being myself and to enjoy life.

Continue to be organized and well prepared. Never procrastinate. Be social, but know that education always comes first!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would inform myself. I would tell myself to do tons of scholarships and apply for any grants. Also I would tell myself to check out more colleges and universities to see if any really focus on my major.

If I was able to go back in time I would tell myself to just trust your instincts in applying to the schools and make sure that the school is the best fit for you. The transition is pretty easy if a person's head is on straight and knows whats important about life and school. Also I would tell myself make sure that you expand your horizons and try many things because you only live once and these oppurtunities might never come back, so you need to take advantage of them while you still can and are able to see how good you got it. Another thing I would say is work hard but at the same time be sure to have fun and grow as a human being because you have seen the outside world and you are one of the lucky ones to live in this great nation with all the chances to travel and experience what the world has to offer. The most important thing I would tell myself is to be yourself and do not let any one take that away from you and stand up for what is right and what you belive in.