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If I was to go back in time, knowing what I know now about college, I would say to to be aware and grateful for what I have. Don't take what you have for granted because it can and will be gone in a blink of an eye. Cherish everything you have and appreieate what you have accomplished. Stay on track and don't lose focus on whatever you have to do. Also, I would say don't lose faith in yourself. You may think you are at the end when a boulder is in your path, but you have to push through. Don't give up when it gets tough. College is suppose to prepare for you the harsh world out there and in the future you have to know that indepedence is very important. Lastly, I would say Good Luck !

I would definitely have worked myself a little harder my senior year. Most of my classes my senior year were pretty much blow off classes and when the semester started here in college in September I really had to work hard to get back into the swing of things. I also would have told myself to work more hours over the summer so I would have had more money to bring with me. It is surprising how fast your money goes.

Don't always be so trusting. You may met people who you think will be your friends but in reality they really are not. That doesn't mean not take the oppurtunity to make a friend but be more cautious when you do. Also, never let your friends tell you that you work too hard or do too much, if you are happy that is all that matters. You can be stressed beyond belief and still be happy and as long as you are happy with yourself that is all that is important.

Dear High School Senior Ashley, Take a moment to take your final year of High School in. I know it is your instinct to rush through it and finally get High School out of your way, but try to realize that this is your last piece of childhood you have. High School had a few ups and downs along the way, but understand that College will have the same amount . While making the transition remember that this isn’t High School part two, it is College, classes will get tougher and teachers will get stricter. However, as long as you follow the rules and listen to the directions given you will be just fine. College is not exactly what TV shows make it out to be. Do not place a TV show expectation of College into your head. Although being in College you will spend three times as much hours studying and doing homework remember that THIS IS COLLEGE!! Learn, advance yourself as a person, and don’t forget to have fun. Do not let College be a time in your life that you watch go by instead of experiencing it for what it is. Sincerely, Your Future Self

I started my college experience in the summer of 2006 after high school. I had a scholarship then and did not fully grasp that school was taking care of finanically. Within those four semesters in the scholarship did things I regret and knocked me off my full paid college career. Slacked in studying for exams, procrastinated in doing homework, and just lazy. But today I am reaping what I sowed. I am working to pay for one course because that is all I can afford. I learned the hard and terrible way of going through my college experience in just this doing alone. I need help with a mind made up staying in line with my studies. Thank you.

So far, I gain so many in college. I gain knowledge in my major. I meet long lasting friends. I met people that can help me succeed in the future.

The number one thing that i got out of college was my friends. I know you were expecting me to say my academics but that would not be the truth. I had stuggled alot in my classes but when i left the class and went back to my dorm i knew my friends were there for me. They helped me study in turn helping me improve my grades. I would take my friends over any review class that they had because i could have one on one attention with them if i was having a problem. I wasnt expecting to go to college and make alot of friends; truly i was expecting myself to be very quiet and alone hiding away in my dorm freaking out about the next test or quiz i had to take. Yet when i met one of them i had to meet all of them. I want to give alot of the credit to them for my success in completing my biggest personal goals. This was the biggest thing that i got out of college, you cant always succeed in something if you dont have friends backing you up.

After years spent in an international high school in Nepal, I moved to the States for my further education. I have seen much more diversity at my college in Los Angeles, all pursuing for the same goal, to gain a better understanding of the world. Not only the college life with people from all around the world opened my eyes and changed my perspectives in vewing things, but also it helped me to be more proactive about grabbing the chances to learn more and pursue the best education. It has been valuable to attend college as it surely builds you up socially and personally in a way so that it prepares you to be ready for the real life after college. I really appreciate the atmosphere of learning together as it makes me feel like we are all growing up together to the point where we will be fully ready to face the world and be the leading members of the world.

I went to a community college because of my financial needs and because i didn't do as well as i wanted my senior year which lowered my GPA a little. Going to a community college for my first year helped me money wise and grade wise, i got my GPA up that first year at a community college and transfered to a four year college to move forward with what i wanted to do in life. Now that i'm at the four year college i feel more relaxed knowing i have some type of collge experience before i went big. Going to a community college for a year if not two I think is the smartest move a high school grad can do if they aren't sure of what they want to do and if they don't think they can afford a university tution.

I have gotten out of my college experience that life will not feed you information by a spoon. Now you are at the peak of your life where you have go after your dreams and goals in life. For most people mommy and daddy isnt here as much and we have to learn to grow up and take on the different challenges we have to take. Its importanat that I attended school because i have learned that i dont have to depend on my parents as much any more and its time to grow up. If i want to reach my goals in life i have start now by getting my education.

I have gotten a sense of direction

To make sure that all the place that you are applying to are where you want to go. Also slack off and do better. Dont sign up for the triple and work out a schedule to study dont just think that you will do it later do it then. Go to a school that is close to home or the one that is your dream school. Just becuase you are a senior don't slack off and keep your self from getting into your dream college.

The first thing I would tell myself to do is consider a community college. In high school, I always thought of community colleges as not for honor students, but now I realize that it's a great place to start out your education, and you get some nice perks like small class sizes and being close to home. The second thing is to do your reading. In high school, if I got the assignment to read, I would ignore it or just skim. I now know that you should read the assignment thoroughly and take notes to better your ability to participate. The third thing is to commute if you go to a college close to home, at least for your first year. It is cheaper and gives you more of a transition time. The fourth and most important thing I would tell myself is to be yourself. I was a great oboist in high school and everyone thought I would go on to be a musician, but it turns out I wanted nursing more. College is all about you, and not about pleasing someone else.

Do not worry too much about it. It is very different from high school, but it is not a bad different. An important thing is to try to conserve money, because while living on your own it can go very quickly. Try your best and don't let anyone put you down.

Go GO GO: I waited until I was unemployed and 46 years old to go back to college. Not having a degree and working in construction was in my eyes the biggest mistake I ever made growing up. I now am going back to schoolat an age that I schould be getting ready for my golden years. Going back to me was harder then if I had gone to college right out of high school being twice the age of the rest of the students (for the most part ). Going back in time and talking to myself Is something I have wished to have done alot in my life and to be able to tell myself that college and college life is a whole lot better then was thought and that a college degree is the best way to grow and explore everything out there has to offer. Please do not wait until your 46 out of work with 6 kids to decide that it is time or as a last big effort at life. I would also encourge my self to tell all my friends to go and make their lives the best they could and..... GO GO GO

I have asked myself this question daily and wished it could happen. The advice i would give myself I would also give to other graduating seniors. Starting with; college isn't as easy as it looks, your teachers are telling the truth. You have to work harder and study longer and no slacking off. There is more work and when it's due, it's due. You don't get any extra time to finish it. Take your senior year of high school seriously and treat it as your freshman year of college. Be prepared to work and study, a lot. You can have fun at college without flunking out. Work on your time management, some classes you have one right after the other. Do not skip class or school unless it is truly important, in college you only get a couple days to miss, so use that time wisely. I don't want you to go into college thinking it's impossible, it's not, it just needs to be taken seriously. It's what they say, "You can do anything you put your mind too."

If I were given the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior I would have told myself a few things, the first one being to save more money for things I will need while in school. I would also tell myself to be more careful with what I choose to eat and also to be more active in clubs or sports. I would make it a point to tell myself that I need to push for amazing grades so I can be eligible for more scholarships because just having good grades wont cut it. Having a job is quite important as well so I would have also told myself to call my University a semester before I started to find out about available jobs and have one reserved for me since jobs on campus are on a first come first served basis. Last but not least I would tell myself to do all I can in power to remain happy and to not let the violence or negativity in my neighborhood get me down because all of my hard work will pay off and I will be able to leave that place and live in the dorms.

Hello Christine, I know what you?re thinking. College is going to be amazing, so no need to worry. You meet so many amazing people. Stay friendly and take advantage of all the free activities going on. Don't forget to do your work... College will be fun and you make so many friends. Don't be scared about what people will think about you. If you truly want them as your friends they will like you for who you are. And don't worry about packing so many things. You will have more than enough supplies in college. You might want to plan on bringing more cat food since your cat becomes a black hole and eats everything, but other than that, a few shirts and pants and maybe some pictures of friends will be enough. Some other helpful advice, be prepared for drama, just because it isn't high school doesn't mean people won't come to you for advice anymore. In fact, more people will ask for your advice since you have more peers and more friends. Don't worry about anything. You will be fine. Relax and have fun.

If I could go back in time and talke to myself as a high school senior, I would recommend being more studious and even though I already am I would recommend being extremely organized to keep up with deadlines for papers and dates for tests. Also I would recommend not being afraid to stand up for yourself and/or others.

Life is not a given and neither is an education. Everything you dream of being takes hard work and dedication to prepare for that goal. Enjoying senior year of high school should be more of a preparation into the academic world than becoming a "member" of the adult world. Back at 18 college was something no one was looking forward too; we just wanted out. We wanted to be free; to do as we chose with no one to tell us when and where something has to be done. Little did we know then that life is all about someone giving you directions. High school for me was more of a social event than a learning experience and I will forever regret that. So being popular; getting on the cheerleading squad; knowing where the next party is; is not what an education consists of. It is learning the basic fundamentals needed to obtain an education, how to be a team player as well as a leader and create a person that will accomplish goals as they are set. Setting goals throughout one's life is never ending, just as being a life-long learner never ends.