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While you may be nervous and homesick your first year of college, one thing to remember is that everyone is feeling the same way. The first couple weeks will be tough, especially if it is your first time away from your family and friends for a significant amount of time. A suggestion of mine would be to go out and try to find organizations or extra-curricular activities that you enjoy. Not only will you have something to keep your mind off of being away from home, but you will meet other students with the same interests as you. One big regret that I have is not becoming more involved in clubs my freshman year. Another tip that I have is to keep the door to your room open, while you are inside of course, the first few weeks of school. It shows that you are approachable and as people walk by, they will likely poke their head in and say hi. It is a great way to meet people on your floor. Finally, do not change who you are and what your morals are just to fit in. Your true friends will appreciate you no matter what.

Have faith in yourself. You?ll do fine and make friends but the time you have is what you make of it so if you want something, go on and do it. Don?t be so afraid of what ?could? happen that ?could? could turn out to be something really good but you never know until you try. Read everything because it will pay off in the end, and don?t slack off the second semester just because you did fine during the first one. Trust your knowledge and take every opportunity to learn more.

I would tell my self not to stress outquite as much. I found the college search very stressful because i wanted to find the perfect school for me. one of the biggest stress factors for me was the cost. I almost didn't apply to the school i attend now because of how much tuition was and how long the application was. I'm so glad i didn't listen to my parents about the cost because in the end the expensive private schools are the ones with the money to help you out financially. I'm also glad i put in the extra effort to apply to all the schools i was considering, even though there were a lot of them. so overall i would just tell myself to keep working hard and get through senior because college is a blast and you'll love it!

I would let myself know that it's not worth it to stress wondering about whether I'll be able to make friends and fit it. I do! There are so many people at college that everyone can find a special place for themselves. There is something for anyone and everyone that will make them feel happy and at home. I would tell myself to just enjoy my last year and my last summer at home. Savor your last moments with your friends and family. I owe a lot to them, but college is a time to branch out and really find your niche. It will feel weird at first, but there is no doubt that you'll eventually get to a point when you are totally conent and comfortable.

First, I would tell myself not to be too focused on one single subject and spend more time on various subjects. I used to study intensively in only one subject. Now I understand that knowledge in a broad area is more helpful than proficiency in single subject, because with experience in a variety of subjects, I am more likely to discover my real interests, which is crucial to me to decide a major in college and a career in life. I cannot afford wasting one or two semesters before I finally find the subject I want to focus on. Second, I would tell myself not to care too much about grades. In high school, the education is exam-oriented, which means everything I did was supposed to help me get good grades on my college entrance exams. Consequently, I mistakenly thought that getting good grades was my ultimate goal. My college experience tells me that studying is an enjoyable thing, not suffering. If all I care about are my grades, I would never have the courage to take challenging courses that might negatively affect my grades. Thus I would never feel the happiness and the thrill of exploring unfamiliar fields.

I would tell myself to just relax. The transition wasn't nearly as bad as I had thought it would be. I did transition well into college and made many new friends. I had been very worried before I left for college about what would happen when I got there, but everything ended up being fine and I absolutely love it now. I would also tell myself to enjoy the process while I can, because it only happens once in a lifetime. There is only one time in my life where I apply to college for the first time, choose which one I want to attend, and then actually go for the first time. Finally, I would remind myself to stop worrying so much and just have fun because that is what college is supposed to be.

Though I am still relatively new to the college lifestyle, I have transitioned into a completely different environment than what I was previously accustomed to. If I could tell myself what I have now learned, it would be this: in college (as in life), you only get what you give! I would tell myself not to expect any academic or social achievements to be given to me. Just as you cannot earn an A without putting any work into a class, you cannot make friends without putting yourself out there and being open to meeting new people - and trust me, college holds so many amazing new people to meet. Whether you are close to home or entering school not knowing a soul, make sure you put effort into all that you do, and that effort will be well worth it. Also, trust me when I say that college academia is much more demanding than high school, yet much more intellectually challenging and well worth it. Lastly...get excited! It's true what they say, these are some of the best years of your life.

The first thing I would say would be "don't expect to make best friends right away" I personally trusted girls too much whom I called my 'best friends' and ended up getting hurt. Make sure to be very open and talk to lots of people in your classes, education comes first so make sure to have a study buddy in class that way you can at least always have someone to talk to. College is emotionally challenging and it's nice to always have someone there.

If I could go back in time and have a discussion with myself as a high school senior, I would give myself advice about making friends, balancing time wisely and tips for doing well in classes. I am fairly shy and introverted when it comes to meeting new people, so I would make sure to tell myself to step out of my comfort zone and try hard to make conversation with new people in classes and be the first to introduce myself. This will help me to make friends outside of those who live on my floor. I would make sure that I understood how important it was to balance time with friends, time for homework, and time for myself. In order to be happy, successful and stress-free, it is important that I balance my time wisely. I would make sure that I understood that in order to do well in class, it is important to read the textbook and study a bit every night instead of waiting until the night before a big exam to cram in loads of information. Lastly, I would assure myself that taking naps is still okay, even when you're in college.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would say: "You know, Tiffany, you should really take the time to apply for more shcolarships! I know you really don't like to write essays and all, but the time you have to take to write those essays is far shorter- and cheaper- than the time it will take you to pay back those terrible student loans. Oh! The thousands you will save!! Your cousin got enough scholarships to get all the way through college, and I know you are smart enough to do the same. Please hear my plea and take action! You will be so thankful that I pressed the issue! Now get started. Some of the essays are actually fun. I'll be seeing you in the mirror. Don't procrastinate!"