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One advice I would give myself would be to take college courses starting from High School. This would be beneficial in terms of finding what I really like and enjoy studying. The reason behind this is that I wasn?t sure what I wanted to major in when I came to college. I believe it?s not really important to know what you want to do or major in when you enter college. However it?s important to realize what your really good in and what you really enjoying doing as you take certain classes in college. But knowing this earlier in life makes things easier. So having as much experience and taking as many classes in High School as a senior or as a junior can be really helpful and eye opening in terms of what I want to do for the next four years.

I would advice myself to pre-read the college books and develop a good habits of reading different kinds of books.

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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to work hard and gain more knowledge from High School in order to better prepare for my college. Then, I will understand the information and materials esaier and faster even though the professors are going really quick. Additionally, I would suggest myself to do more internship and volunteer in order to figure out my interest and dream job, then I can choose my major and work on it right away. Beside, I also think we should spend more time with our friends and teachers because we cannot see them in college. And enjoy our high school life, go to senior trip and proms, take more pictures in order to have a colorful and wonderful memory. So, whenever I think back to my high school, I would not be regretful and upset that I didn't have 4 years of best high school life.

To begin with, my girlfriend is a sophomore in my old high school and I counsel and advise her almost daily. There are things I would tell her that I would probably like to have done. They include joining the national honor society, volunteering, doing a sport, and make as many friends. However, some of the more important things would be what type of classes to take. The wise thing to do would be to take both AP Englishes to get finished with writing 105 and writing 205 and AP chem. Basically, any of the core classes pertaining to my major could be taken care of in High School. These are all things I would have told my Diana. As for specifics about me, I should have stayed in the robotics team, I should have done a better job at being vice president, I should have gone to more tutoring sessions, and I should have gotten a job. However, I can throw all that down the drain if I had just one more chance to be a better best friend to my three favorite buddies who have been there for me since the fourth grade.

I would tell myself to think through my decisions and really try to appreciate those around me. Don't get angry due to stress or simple things such as games and sports. Games and Television are only one part of life, enjoy other activites. Create a plan for work, activities, and balance my time. Try not to be so impatient, and while I say take it easy, don't slack off too much. Try to enjoy what you are doing and think of others.

The advice I would give myself would be to "live as if I'll die tomorrow, but dream as if I will live forever". I would give myself this advice because it is very meaningful. Throughout college people tend to get caught up on all the small things in life and tend to lean away from the outgoing opportunities put out in front of them. Fighting with loved ones, having second thoughts on different things based off the theory that people judge appearances, and pressure about weight and working out are all big stresses that I see everywhere. If I knew that the highschool drama was going to continue throughout college, it would have helped to have had that advice. I would have not focused myself around situations where the drama and judgement would take place and just go out and live life at college to the fullest and do me, my own life, my own things that I love, because if you live each day like it is your last, you will weed out the chance to regret something, and you will also widen your opportunities by dreaming huge and reaching your goals at a faster pace than others.

If I had to go back in time, the advice I would give myself would be from the aspects of academics, social, family, and just all around personal life. I would tell me as a high school senior to cherish every moment with my family because when you leave for college it truly is a new experience with being away from your family for months at a time. Also to take the high school curriculum serious because it truly prepares you for the academic life as a college student. By remaining strong and true to yourself regardless of the social pressures and influences during high school, it becomes an effective segway into the many decisions you will have to make alone as an adult in college. Be prepared for new experiences, hurdles and struggles, fun times, but remember that there is a plan for you in life that college definitely prepares you for. Have fun in high school but remain focus because college is not just the fun you see in movies.

Prepare yourself mentally for college. In a serious way. College is the most incredible moment of one's life. Be social. It is very important to engage in as many different groups and types of people in college, for getting stuck with the same groups of friends limits oneself. Be adventurous when selecting classes. I have had great classes be the ones I selected because of a pre-recquirement. Also, spend those moments to reflect your college years while IN college. You accrue great memories, meet amazing people, and learn so much about oneself and who you want to become as an individual. Knowledge and the democracy of college is incredible opportunity for growth and fun. If you have a passion, make sure to thoroughly engage within it-whether that means start out in the school of your passion or not, engage it with as many classes as humanly possible. Also, don't forget to do those crazy things late and night and go to social events. Get ready for an amazing ride. Always keep in mind that even though it may be a lot of work, having college is life's greatest freedom.

College is a very fun exciting and challenging experience all at the same time. There new things to do and to adjust to but you will eventually find your niche and be happy where you are. It might not come at first but it certainily will over time. There is a large diversity of people here at college. You need to be open and accepting of all differnt types of people and you can not be the first to judge them if they are not like yourself. It is very hard to be away from your family and friends at home, but you need to keep in mind that they still love you and when you do return they will all be there waiting for you.