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I would tell my high school senior self that college is not like high school. You need to study and focus on school work and not put it off until the last minute or your grades will suffer because of it. You don't want to just get by in college, you want the good grades. Also, time management is crucial, learn how to set time to study and then you will have time for anything else, play or work. College is the real deal and it is the best years of your life, take it seriously, and make something of yourself. Don't waste time.

If I could go back into time and give my past self advise, I would tell myself to keep on keeping on! Never lose sight of your dream. There will be many trials and times where you will be beaten down and feel like you can't go on but you can. Have you friends speak truth over you, talk to an advisor or pastor. The number one thing you can do is believe in yourself. You are your worst critic and you shouldn't listen. Know the truth, believe it, and run with it.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself plethora of items that would have helped me out in the first year of university. I would start by advising myself to not succumb to the infamous Senioritis. Because of the ?disease? I lost a huge amount, if not all, of the interest of finishing my advanced high school courses. I would follow this advice by smacking myself upside the head and yelling at my senior self for only taking the SAT once. My coupled score of English and mathematics was forty points shy of automatic acceptance into Texas A&M and would have saved me a lot of unneeded stress if I had gotten all 1300 points. I would also mention that we should have applied to more scholarships to help our dad who is paying for two college students at the same time. I would proceed to warn myself about not getting too cocky over the easiness of college courses since because of that we would fall short to gain the ability to enter Honor roll courses by 0.17 GPR points. Finally I would congratulate myself for entering Texas A&M.

First, look into ALL of your options. Just because something is easy or convenient does not mean it is the best choice. Make sure to ask questions: school counselors, advisors, and other school professionals are valuable resources when making decisions about college. Apply for every scholarship and grant you can get your hands on, and really find out what your financial options are. Go to community college to get the basics done: it is easier and cheaper. Take summer school when available. Get involved. Having a feeling of inclusion and family helps you feel successful and accepted. Make sure to be tolerant. You will meet many different people with many different points of views, and it is so important to practice acceptance, kindness, and open-mindedness. Be especially easygoing with your roommates. They will drive you nuts, they may be inconsiderate, and they may not be your best friends, but don't stress the small stuff and just make sure to be the best roommate YOU can be.

I would tell myself to put myself in situations that are outside of my comfort zone more frequently. I would also emphasize the importance of not only academics but also in having fun becuase you are only in college once in your life.

Though your close relationship with your family is a strong priority in your life, don't let that deter you from fully focusing on school and making friends. It may seem tough initially, but your close relationship with your family won't change. They'll need to adjust to your move as well, but they'll be just as supportive 100 miles away. Choose a school that you feel passionate about. You should never feel as if you're settling when it comes to something as important as higher education. It will be your life for the next four years.

Stay focused on school because that is your main priority. Meeting new people, and being on your own is great, but you have to always remember the main reason that you are in school is to get an education. You can't let the hype of college life affect you and become one of the statistics that never finish college and drops out. ALWAYS keep your eye on the prize.

Remember that you are not alone in this transition. There is a whole class of freshmen students who feel the same way as you do. Feeling alone and isolated will make your adjustment to college extemely difficult. The wise thing to do is to form connections with other people as soon as possible. Most universities offer a wide variety of school sponsored camps, before school starts, to help freshmen meet other students. I recommend that you take advantage of these events. If nothing else, these camps help break the ice and remind you that there are others who feel the same way that you do. Another way to make the transition easier is to join a club. There are a wide variety of clubs open to all students. Find a club that interests you and attend a meeting. The key to a positive experience during your first year of college is to remain open to new possibilites. The fear of trying new things will limit your college experience. Make a concerted effort to keep this fear in check. College is so much more than school books and lectures. It is a chance to grow as a person. Seize this opportunity.

I have often wished that I could have known in high school what I now know about college life and how to successfully manage. The single biggest point I would stress to my high school self if given the opportunity is to attend each and every class. Regular class attendence increases ones chances of success exponentialy. The second most important thing I would tell myself is to not think I know everything and accept the fact that it is going to take hard work and dedication to succeed in classes. Finally, I would tell myself not to do things the hard way and to actively seek out help and advising from the many programs and institutions whose sole purpose is to help college students succeed. I would stress the importance of looking for grants and scholarships such as these, as they make college life much easier and allow the student to focus of the academic material, which is what is really important.

Attend a 2 year college and then trasfer, this way it is cheaper and you can get a higher gpa and do not frustrate with the wiped out classes at the university