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Knowing what I know now, I would have done many things differently in high school. My advice to myself would be to take courses from a variety of learning disiciplines in order to expose myself to all possible career paths. I would really emphasize that to myself, because I struggled a little during my freshman year in deciding what to major in. I had no idea what other subject areas were like. Also, many high schools offer business, engineering, and science courses. Even if I originally thought I would not enjoy a course, I would advise myself to take it, because many courses have hidden benefits such as training your analytical abilities. I would also reccomend to myself to take the most advanced courses available and possibly even college courses in high school. Taking advanced courses in high school would have prepared me for the rigorous college courses I am now taking. Lastly, I would have advised myself to get a job while in high school. I think that is very important, because almost every college student I know works while in college. Getting a job while in high school would have prepared me for my college/work career.

I would tell myself that since you are going into a new setting with new people and a new agenda make the best impression that you can. so that even when you leave this school they will remember your name. I would also tell myself to take it slow for the first semester so you can get a feel for the life and also you will not be able to overwhelm yourself like that. Stay focused with your books and try not to procrastinate no matter how good your grade comes out when you do procrastinate. College is also a good time to work on people skills and make friends that will probably be in your life even after you graduate. I would defintely tell myself that even though you won't to focus on your studies, try your best to give yourself a break because if you burn out you are no good to yourself or the people that are teaching you. So have fun sometimes but always make sure you have your priorities in order. Furthermore, don't be embarrassed to go to tutoring because if you need help take full advantage of the help that they provide.

Keysha, I know you're thinking that school is not for you right now and that you were thinking of going to Community College of Philadelphia simply to figure out what you want in life. My advice to you is that you are still young, take your time. CCP allows you to figure out your major without hurting your wallet. Remember what you're good at and where you see yourself in ten or twenty years. Remember to ask for help when you need it and to continuously pursue your degree. There will be bumps, there will be times when financial aid won't give you enough funding. Just remember to persevere. You know the cliches: "anything worth having is worth fighting for" and "it's not where you go but how you get there." These are cliches because they are true. Believe in them and believe in yourself. You're a smart girl that will make smart choices. "The rest is up to you."

I would tell myself to make sure I take the time explore my surroundings. The city has so much to offer and you cannot be consumed by the school work and sports. College is supposed to be the best times of your life! Do not let school work and the pressure to do well take you over from having fun.

I know you think that you know everything, you think that you know what you want to do with your life, but you will change your mind, multiple times. Keep in mind that being independent does not require a distance of 316 miles and a five and a half hour car ride. People that study forty-five minutes from home have independence, and they are close to their loved ones. College is one of the most expensive investments in life, take the free money, go where gives you scholarships; borrow the least amount of money as possible, you will not regret it. Make friends with your roommate, or at the very least, be friendly, because if you don?t, your life will be a living hell. Join clubs, it?s the easiest way to make friends, and it looks good on your resume. Work harder than you think you have to, you will not be disappointed. But most importantly, don?t forget to have fun, life is too short, be lighthearted, stand up for what you believe in, and love everything that you do.

Some advices that I would definitely give myself as a high school senior would be the expectation of a college student. High school compared to college is completely two different ball games. The twelve years spent in school is only minor steps for college. While those twelve years prepared me for college, college itself prepares me for life. Based on my college experience now, I would highly suggest myself to practice studying and have patience. College is not a place to rush things. Unlike high school where I was able to not study for a test and still pass, I am not able to do it here in college. Most importantly, I would tell myself to practice endurance and self-realization. Graduating as top of my class in high school, I underestimated college. Therefore, there were times where I have fallen and got back up, learning the hard way. I want to tell myself that I should always expect the most and realize that something is not over until it is really over.

I would tell myself two things; get a haircut because in retrospect your curly hair doesn't look so great and secondly to take advantage of other opportunities provided by Temple. It is not enough to simply go to class and do well. There are a host of volunteer positions, internships, clubs and other organizations that you should join. Now, I know you will be working full-time your last two years of school which many students do not do, but your freshman year you could participate in at least one other activity. Network more, make more friends in different places, speak in class more, in College you can disagree with the professor and not be punished. But first get a haircut.

I belive that I've been making the right choices since I graduated from high school but an advice will be to always try to make things better and turn negative situations around. Be positive and optimistic because school sometimes can be challenging but it depends on you to change your reality and succeed in life. Never give up and never feel envy about what others have accomplish because you can do it better. Keep in mind on you school, be responsable, organize, enthusiastic and dedicated. Never let people to change your mind or give you advices that are not worth a penny, always trust your heart and keep your head up.

I would look 18 yr-old Dusha in the eyes and tell him plain: You will be a leader of men. Student Leadership is going to beckon you by request of the Dean of Students, answer it! You are going to coast through the courses in your major, in your boredom, you're going to complete enough personal study to have a second major, so do us both a favor and declare a second major! You'll waste your time in three campus jobs, that won't help you raise adequate funds, resulting in you being evicted three times, put more energy into finding work, and don't unpack too often. You're going to be well liked, and accepted by your peers sometimes to your own dismay. You are going to fall in love twice, the first girl is going to rip your heart out but it makes you a better person; so don't avoid it, and the second girl will be the best influence in your life . You meet her at a community service event so stay active. Then at the end I'd say: Congratulations on the fraternity you started. Second largest chapter on campus!

Don't stress out!! Bring extra money because there are alot of extra things you will end up doing you would not expect doing like going to the city frequently and eating out. Try to join extra-curricular activities, clubs, or attend parties because these are where you meet some of your greatest college buddies. Get to know your professor. Be prepared to read numerous amounts of text and writing essays. When you read, write things down. Don't just read something all the way through and expect to remember everything. The work is different than high school, especially the exams. The exams are not primarily memory based but actually understanding the material and connecting them together to answer questions. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! Worst thing to do is an all-nighter. It's really stressful and unhealthy. Try to buy used books early because buying new books are a waste. Also, apply for scholarships. Get to know people around you. The more friends you have, the easier and exciting college will be!

I would tell myself that Greek Life is not all about the stereotpes you see on television or in the movies. I have joined a fraternity and it is one of the best choices. I would tell myself the gap year program I did would be filled with challenges but ultimately will lead you to the best school for you. The school you end up at is liberal minded, gives you many opportunities to be an activist and is an incredible fit for you. The transition will not be difficult at all because of your gap year program you will be prepared and already are for the workload at this school.

Japan is definitely a fun place to be and you will enjoy it, but you'll eventually grow weary and feel the need to transfer. The best parts of TUJ is the location and the majority of the professors. Though it's close to home, it will still be incredibly easy to become homesick. You should focus the most on learning Japanese in order to make the transition as painless as possible. Most people are real and friendly, though you will not mesh with all of them as easily and won't have as much in common with them as back home; nonetheless, you'll easily make friends. It's easy to become lazy and neglect aspects of life that Mom was always on your back about--cleaning, laundry, and hygiene, for example--but you'll learn to become responsible for yourself and pay the bills, vacuum the floor, do your dishes, and make your meals. Try to avoid becoming nocturnal; daylight is the best and only time to see some of the most amazing parts of Tokyo! Your interests, habits, and friends will inevitably change, so accept it and make the most of the situation you're in.

I think if I would trry to talk my self into going to college right after graduatin high school and not take two years off before returning to school. At the time, as a high school senior I was happy that I was done with school and thought I would just learn a trade or something and pursue that as a career, but that two years also gave me an opportunity to really think about what I wanted to go back to school for. If I would have been forced to make a decision right after high school about what I wanted to study in college I may have ened up wasting money as well as valuable time. So while looking back I wish I could could have started college two years earlier I must say I do not regret my decision to take some time to truly consider the career I wanted to pursue rather than just taking classes because college was just the next step in life.

If I can go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college life and making transitions, I would advice myself to take advantage of AP courses because they really do prepare you for the type of workload you will receive as a college student, and they also impress colleges during the senior application process. I would then tell myself to prepare for the SATs effectively by taking advantage of prep courses my high school offered after school and also take the SATs more than once, despite the fact that it is a very long test. I would also advice myself to wait for all my acceptances before making a decision and picking the school that fits me best financially after reviewing all financial aid packages, rather than going by the popularity of a school. Last but not least, I would advice myself to take advantage of all opportunities a student receives throughout high school years, such as trips, extracurricular activities, networking, programs, scholarships, internships, and leadership roles because theses opportunities will shape a student to be extremely involved academically and socially in the future.

Time management is key to success in collegal studies.

I would advise senior year me to not stress as much about transitioning to college life because it was not as scary as I thought it would be. Temple services were available to assist me with any problems or questions I had. Note taking is key; so pay more attention to key words and phrases rather than the whole sentence. Eight hours of sleep is necessary and a good breakfast because without it I need to take naps and then I waste more time that I could be doing something more productive. While I'd like college to be all about socializing, I have to realize that i am here for a purpose, so resist temptations and do not over socialize and blow off school work.

I would advise that I stay focused and to try and get the most out of the campus and life around it. I would also tell myself to push for goals I never even thought of because anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

College is tough because the main factor is money. Do not waste your time procrastinating and waiting for graduation-- APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! College is also about time management, which I have learned to master very well in high school. It is all about determination and keeping your focus, if you lose focus it is your own fault. There is no time to make up for work since semesters are so short, so do not slack off. Also, take advantage of all the opportunities and programs at your university because they open up a lot of doors for you and life is about taking advantage of what you can. You already pay for it, so you might as well go for it. Take chances and go for it-- it never shames you to want to expand your knowledge.

Knowing now how expensive college can be, one piece of advice I would give myself would be to continue to be diligent with my school work and to fill out as many scholarship applications as possible. Passionate about music, I found myself always in a rehearsal or performance, ignoring the future demand of money universities would soon be asking of me. Also, I would tell my younger self to be grounded with my own beliefs and lifestlye, but do not shut other people out because of the different views and ideas. College is about networking and meeting new people. A lot of people miss out on their big connections because they limit themselves to a certain type of people or group. Being open-minded is crucial in college because you never know who will take your dreams and visions to the next level. Living on campus exposes one to a whole realm of lifestyles and situations, from atheists to muslims, whites to blacks, vegetarians to diabetics, and thin to obese. Diversity teaches students to be more disciplined, respectful of others, and well-rounded. The transition to college will be easy if those things are kept in mind.

I wouldn't have any adivce to give myself. Learning can only happen through experience. You just figure things out as you go. Nothing anyone said to me would've changed my college life. I am confident that I chose the right school for my major, and that's the most important thing. I have no regrets.