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I would tell myself to develop better study skills and to never procrastinate on any assignment. Also take the initiative to fill out more scholarships and do more research on loans to see what is best for me. BE WISE when it comes to choosing the school based on your major and what the school has to offer. Its nothing worse then following everybody else then your yourself because you will turn out flunking out the school because you dont like it. Be financially stable before entering into college, ITS NOT FREE. BE MINDFUL of how everything has a fee and that my parents willl not be there to give me money when I need it. WAKE UP ITS THE REAL WORLD! Basically if I could go back then I would say once you leave your parents nest you will have a lot of weight carried on your shoulders from school to bills. GOOD LUCK and DONT GIVE UP

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Looking back to my senior year only seems like a short time ago. As a freshman begining my Spring semester at the University of Alabama, I know the advice I can give to any hich school senior would be useful. First I would say slow down, these are the BEST years of your life and you do not want to rush throught them. It is very important when moving of to school, to know your priorities and have them in order. Without your parents with you every step of the way you are learning to become responsible young adults and college really prepares you for the "real world". I would say making lists helps A LOT! Also, most days can be very busy and overwhelming, If you have a schedule for each day it helps relieve stress and ensures you do not forget any thing you are suppose to get done or when you need to be certain places. Stay organized! This is extremely important because most college dorms are very small. If you are organized you will never lose anything and always know where to find things, even If your are in a hurry. Lastly, HAVE FUN!

If i could go back in time to my senior year, i would tell myself to onsider all options when thinking about schools, cost, distance, student life, organizations, and majors. Out of state tution is about double or more in-state. Think about the distance you are willing to be away from your loved ones. Not being able to just hop in the car and drive there is hard. Also to learn study skills so you can come into college classes and feel confident about learning the material. See what organizations and clubs they have, ae you interested in any? Do they have a greek life? And do they have your major and chances for you to do interships to get your foot in the door for getting a job after you graduate. Think about your future and what you what out of it all.

Be prepared to work in the down time after class. High school was all about getting everything done in class so there was no homework. College is all about doing everything outside the classroom, sometimes for multiple hours a day. If you think going through college is going to be the same trip as through high school you are going to fail, period. But, if you can manage the adjustment I guarantee you will enjoy every minute of college life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot of advice to give myself about the college life. The first thing that I would tell myself is to relax because college isn?t as scary as it seems. Also that I am going to have the time of my life and meet people that will be in my life forever. On an academic standpoint, I would tell myself to stay on top of my school work. Due to the speed and the amount of work in class, if you slack off any you can get yourself in to trouble because the teachers won?t stop for you in a class of 300 students. Another thing that I would tell myself is to read the syllabus carefully for each class because they will save your life with class and assignments. Finally I would tell myself to be ready because you are about to have the experience of a lifetime.

As a very sheltered child growing up in a small town, I would inform myself of all the new found freedoms in store for me on one of the largest campuses in the state. It is important to note that in high school an above average GPA is not comparable to a college GPA in terms of the amount of studying needed. In order to excel in college you need to study at least five hours a week outside of class and if necessary seek help from instructors. One of the most important things is to keep the values that you hold close a priority, but also be open to new ideals. Due to the extremely competitive nature for careers one has to be the ultimate candidate when seeking employment after graduation. Leadership skills accompanied with volunteering, academic success, extracurricular activities and community involvement are the essential makeup of a quality applicant in postgraduate studies or employment. You should begin as early as freshman year because all of these components are now somewhat standard and research experience in your field of choice or an internship may be needed to be set apart from your peers, which is the main goal.

So you want to attend College? To make sure that you understand what is involved in being a successful college student let me go over a few things with you. Make sure that you apply early to the college of your choice and take the ACT or SAT. Submit a Resume with your application because this, sometimes, gives you an edge when they read beyond the application and see other accomplishments. Many students need financial assistance for college. January 1st is the start date to file for Federal Assistance or FASFA. Other scholarship opportunities become av ailable also. Be persistant in applying early for them. Above all, prepare to dedicate yourself to your studies, your grades and don't ever be affraid to go and talk to your advisor when you have a problem. That's what they are there, to help with problems and guide you in the right direction. Don't be afraid of the word "NO" when it comes to friends wanting you to goof off and shun your studies. Always look at the "Bigger Picture". Make the best of your college stay and complete your education ON TIME!! Set your goals and stay on track.

If I could go back, I would definitely consider loooking for scholarships and understanding the money situation. I would take classes that are more important to my major and focus on getting experience for what I want to do. I would find a cheaper living situation because there are so many out there, but I chose to live somewhere expensive and now am paying for it in student loan debt!

The most important advice I would give myself would be to search for any scholarship information I could find. Before entering college, I had no idea of the numerous scholarships that are available. I thought just because I did not have a 4.0 GPA in high school, the only other scholarship option I had was an athletic scholarship. The second piece of advice I would give myself is to expect the unexpected. Having a back-up plan is vital in pursuing a degree. A student should always stay ahead on assignments, because he or she does not if a change of events is about to happen. Also, I would tell myself to have more self-confidence. Doing so will allow oneself to have no fear. The last piece of advice I would give myself is to relax and enjoy every minute of high school. I thought high school was the end of the world, but I certainly found that was not the case when I entered college. Time has seemed to past by quickly during my undergraduate career. I now wish I would have relaxed more during my life as a student.