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Looking back as a high school senior and knowing what I know know about college life and making the transition I would tell myself that college is a little different than high school. College you have to have good study habits and on top buisness. You have good study habits because in High School you may have had a lot of time to study for one particular test but in college you have multiple test at one time and you do not get as much time to study. You also have to be on top of your buisness because your parents are not here to push you and tell you what to do. Another thing I would tell myself is college is what you make it.

Knowing what I know now, I would have changed my whole outcome on my education throughout high school in general. Being out on my own, and living on my own, I have to pay for college on my own. If I knew then that I would be working three jobs and still be needing help financially, I think I would have tried harder, and prioritized things better. If I could go back to myself my senior year, i would tell myself to pay attention and to make better grades, to try harder than my hardest and to start preparing for college right then. If I would have done better throughout high school, I would have possibly gotten a scholarship and life now would be so much easier on me.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and don't get discourged. Life is full of mistakes and just learn from them. I would tell myself to stay focused on the dream and don't fall off course. To not worry, you will make plenty of friends and to just know that being an out of state student has benefits! I would also tell myself that starting college is a beautiful thing and that its the best time of your life, ENJOY IT! That is what i would tell myself knowing what I know now!

As a senior in high school, I always anticipated what it would be like to attend college. The things I found myself having concerns over were questions like, What if they don't accept me? Am I going to make any friends? How will I pay for college? Questions and concerns such as these and more, I believe, cross the minds of any, and many, graduating senior in high school. The most important question could've possibly been how am I going to fund my education? The money factor seems to scare everyone who has to go to school, especially for out of state students, and especially with this economy. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure that my performance in school, extracurricular activities, and community service were at the top of my game. I would tell myself to fill out more scholarships and retrieve as much information as I can to be able to fund my education. College transition was fine for me, but I'm still learning new and more things everyday. What's important is what one can get out of the college experience.

If i could go back in time as a high school senior, i would tell myself to continue to strive for the best as far as grades. I would also tell myself to plan ahead and accordingly to my life goals and to keep a positive attitude. Another thing i would tell myself is to take care of everything before i make the transition of moving to another state or even county, because you don't want to be up for any surprises. I would also tell myself to save all the money that you get as a graduation gift, simply because college is expensive and you never know how many books you need for a class (clothes and other material items can wait and always be purchased, an education will always be there too but it's way more important). In conclusion, I would tell myself to enjoy my senior year, but to put my college plans as number one on my priority list because that's when life really begins.

I would tell my self to take more chances. Not to be embarrased and join clubs! Some clubs are very helpful and educational and can benifit myself. Not to care what other people think or how I look and do whatever I can to succeed. To work hard and do all my work. When I didn't know how to do something, ask for help or stay after school for tutoring. Not to satisfy myself with just passing or having an average grade but to work hard and pass with a high grade.

The advice i would give is to remain focused. Being focused has helped me realize that there is a time and a place for games and other activities. In high school, I did not understand the importance of being focused. Now I have realized how important it is.

Knowing what I know about college life and making the transition, I would have told myself to concentrate more on the academics. Yes, forming good, healthy relationships with my peers was important but the doors that open up for students that do well in school are far more greater. Doing well in school doesn't only provide an avenue for getting scholarships and grants, but it too helps form healthy relationships with faculty and staff, other students and potential employers. Good grades will not only allow for an easy transition into college but allow for an easier transition into the work force. I have found, when speaking with different employers, that being on top of your game and being well rounded helps when competing with fellow job seekers.

I would have told myself to take your future more seriously and to apply for more scholarships. I would have also told myself to save up as much money as you can.

If I could go back in time and tell myself the things I know now, the first thing I would say would be "boy pay attention" your future depends on it. Also take your time to learn your chosen field of study. Do not under no circumstance think that you are not good enough to ask questions about something you don't understand. Just because you are one of the first in your family to have an opportunity to go to college doesn't mean that you will fail. Stay positive and don't let the failures of those that are close to you determine your future. You can do it. Believe in yourself. You can do it. Just believe in yourself.