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i would maximize my studies to the fullest, because leaving out a few formulas here and there for math had a huge impact on what i left out when i attendedcollege. i would have applied myself more and more each time. its something i learned and could honestly tell future college students.

If i were to go back in time i would tell myself "learn to take better notes"

Assuming I could go back in time, and talk to myself as high school senior about college life as well as making the transition, I would have just one simple piece of advice: to loosen up, and to not be so scared for the next chapter of my life. Because this life, college life, is different from high school. Everything is exciting, new, and completely different. I would tell myself as a high school senior that while it is okay to be a little scared, to look at college as a new opportunity. That I will meet some amazing and incredible people, who not only care deeply about your success in the future, but about me as well. That I will learn so much in such a short amount of time, but I will also have so much fun doing it. That these experiences will last a lifetime. In short to not be scared, but excited, because I am finally beginning my life.

The party isn't going anywhere- it's always there! Dedicate time to your studies, and don't pass up school to go out and party. There will be plenty of chances to go out and make bad choices- like during the summer! LOL... Seriously though, with the way things are (or will be) an education is necessary. You don't want to have children with a high school education- it will get you nowhere, and if it does, you have a long struggle ahead of you! Don't forget scholarships- go get them! Loans may seem like a smooth ride, but guess what, you have to pay for them later on even if you don't finish school! They're as devilish as credit cards...live within your means! Dedication, planning, and perseverance- that'll get you through college. In the end, you will enjoy it and see your hard work paid off :)

the advice i would give myself if i could go back in time, it would be to choose a school like UTB to attend rigth after high school. this school is great with teachers that are willing to work with the students no matter how difficult things might get, the teachers are there to help everyone. There are small class rooms , the students are very friendly an the campus is easy to get around on.

Do not skip classes, be on time and do not procrastinate.

Meeting my former self, I would tell him to do better during your last year of high school, and really study and prepare for tests, quizes and finals, later on in the year I would learn that I did not achieve much in my last year of high school, and I do regret my past decisions to avoid studying and slack off. I would urge myself to look into scholarships, grants, and more summer classes to get a better head start for college and tell myself to not be nervous about meeting new people, to be open, and listen to your parents more often. With all this advice, and me actually listening to it and using it for my benefit, I know my future would have changed dramatically, and I might be better off then I'am now. However I can't let past regret allow myself to continue to discourage me, you just have to pick yourself up and keep going.

I would tell my past self that I need to read more for pleasure. I would also like to tell myself to relax and not be so uptight about attending college. My university is full of wonderful people that help each other succeed. Nobody picks on you anymore for reading during lunch break. There are little to no bullies at the University of Texas at Brownsville so I will not have to worry about skipping classes at times. Your professors are wonderful so don't be intimidated, they love students that love to learn. They also have a gym that you can go to as long as you have your school ID to avoid the dreaded freshmen 15. Don’t forget to improve your math skills because they're going to be much more important throughout your college years. And lastly I'd tell myself to keep my head up start my college years with a smile.

I would begin by warning myself about time management and how critical it is to master this skill to set a strong foundation for a successful academic career. Next, never procrastinate, but learn to be proactive. Never be scared to ask a question because the only dumb question is the question you don’t ask. Get involved with organizations because you meet new people, learn new things and give back the community. Always introduced yourself to your professors because it is a professional way to begin to network. Always be on time to class, put yourself in their shoes and how you would feel if someone interrupts you in the middle of your lecture. Steer clear from the wrong crowd. Visit with the academic advisor and ask what best fits your career plan. Never buy a new book from Barns N’ Noble. Always order books at least with two months of anticipation online, suggestions Amazon or Half.com. Go prepared to the first class day with printed syllabus, text-book, and at least cover first chapter. Prepare for mid-terms and finals since the first day of class and remember to have fun.

The advice that I will give myself If I could go back in time will be to study harder and have more fun. During my senior year I had four AP courses and two Advance courses. I had a stuff senior year because I was working and I was studying a lot in order to earn a good GPA and a good rank. I am proud to annonce that I had a unwaited GPA of 3.49 and I graduated with honors. The only thing I would really change is to have more fun during my senior year of high school.

I would have told myself straight up to take college courses during my summer vacations. There was only one class that offered a selected few to take college courses and it was more of like a "secret application". Many of my friends wish that they would have let evertbody know that you could take college courses to earn during your high school years. If I had been able to take even one college level course during my summers I would have definitely been a bit ahead in my college education. Now I feel like I could have eliminated wasteful time with my basics and already starting my core classes. I would have told myself to have the courage to have asked the counslers or teachers to let everybody have information to taking college courses in high school. I would have been to intimidated to ask them since they probably would dismiss me but I would have given myself a huge kick in the rear back as a high school senior.

If I could tell my high school self anything it would be that even though college classes are hard at times, the self-fulfillment that you get after completing each class is worth all the hard work. I would tell myself that even though it seems like it may take years to complete your goal, those years and the information and skills you learn over those years will make you out to be better at the career you choose. That your goal of being a nurse to help, may one day be so great that you may even say that you helped possibly save someone's life, and because of that all the hard work you put in to it will be worth every penny spent, every hour spent, every class taken!

I was born in the United States, but I lived in Mexico since I was born. I moved to the U.S. like 3 years ago. Learning English, adapting to this new culture, and among other things were little struggles. However, I overcome those obstacles thanks to my determination. If I could back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would advice that nervous and sad guy to keep his goal. I would say to myself "Alvaro..the sacrifice of leaving your country, your family, your friends...is really worth it. Your future is bright, keep dreaming, you can do it"

I would have told myself to study abroad during the summers, or even a semester. It would have been an eye-opening experience to live abroad during University. There is so much I could have learned from living in another country and interacting with various people.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself to stay focused and party-free. I would let myself know that I have a condition called Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and that I need to seek medical attention so that it doesn’t affect me academically in the future. I would also advise myself to apply at a private, smaller institution that could help me out both financially and academically through scholarships and personalized attention. I would tell myself that I need to remember what I am in school for; I need to tell myself to behave and never give up, no matter how hard things can get. I would try to educate and inform myself that the beauty of life is making mistakes so that we don't make them again in a future. I would encourage myself to never get disappointed at the many challenging situations I am about to face in my transition to adulthood. I would finally tell myself to develop an interest for Philosophy, since it is the greatest method to achieve clear thoughts and overall success.

Get your Associates Degree at an accredited community college. Then transfer to a state school. You will receive a quality education at a fraction of the cost. No matter what, don't quit school, stay focused and don't let outside influences within your control such as partying, women and derail your vision. Work is not as important now but you should get educated so you do not have to do menial jobs later on in your life. Your education is an investment into yourself so be serious, get serious and stay serious about graduating.

I would primarily advice myself to take college course classes to be able to recieve college credit while taking my high school classes. Secondly i would advice myself to take my senior year a bit more serious to take in as much information that is offered towards different college opportunities. Thirdly I would advice myself to really pay attention to my senior year classes because the college basics are a bit similar to them and conserve as many notes of math as possible. Lastly and most importantly I would advice myself to really try and learn a bit more about the career of my choice, not simply go by what everyone wants to study but find what really interests me.

I would had wished I would of had better advising taking my courses and for the school for it not to be very competitive among the programs.

I would first start off by saying to myself that college is the foundation of life. Yes, highschool was very importatn as well but college is where your life begins as far as being an adult and understanding that some things like working full time and making decent money can wait. Simply because you will spend the rest of your life working and making money, so why not jump right into college right out of high school and start maing that great money sooner. I would remind myself that the current job i have is not somewhere i would like to see myself in 10 years, not even 5 years. I would push myself to enroll into a college and continue my education well my high school education was still fresh in my head instead of waiting almost 5 years to start. I would remind myself that the most important thing that you can have in todays world is an education and that my son would eventually be asking me the questions that he does today. I would tell myself that moving out and having cool things aren't really that important and that i'll have them one day.

I would tell myself to start doing scholarships and college applications earlier in my highschool career. I would also tell myself to pay attention better in school and not worryso much about trying to have as much fun. If you werent so distracted yo c ould have been valdictorian instead of salutatorian is what I would tell myself.