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-Be conscious what you spend your money on -It is better to miss one weekend of the social life than to miss that 'A' on an exam or assignment -Bring less and wait and see what you actually need for your dorm and lifestyle -Don't loose connection with your hometown friends -If you don't like your teacher, switch professors before it is too late -Apply for scholarships -Apply for a job ASAP -When you need help, see a tutor or the professor before getting stuck behind

As a high school student, school came to me very easy. I never studied, and I always got good grades. I was a procrastinator and those habits came with me to college because I didnt know any better. I was in for a rude awakening because my first semester of college didnt seem like it was that hard until I let homework pile up and not prioritize my tests. I soon realized after learning the hard way that tests needed to be studied for and that homework needed to be done prior to the night before it was due. If I could go back in time to myself as a high school senior not only would I stress the importance of not procrastinating or studying but I would also make sure that I applied to scholarships. As a freshman student I am already in so much debt and that may jeopardize my future. Clearly it is impossible to go back in time, so since I cannot try to re-teach myself these tips, I will make sure I tell my younger siblings and family members how importance it is to prioritize school and money before friends and parties.

I think going back in time and talk to myself as a high senior would something admirable. I would give myself so many advices. one advice i would give myself would that your about to enter a new atmosphere and that you need to be prepare for it. another advide would be, your going to see a lot of stuff you don't normally see in high school. you may even try or experience things you havent yet. work and study hard would be the biggest advice i could give myself. your going to college to study and to get a degree on what you decided to major in. always do your best, your homework and especially try to get involve as much as you can with the school like a sport, a club or a sorority/fraternity or even the ROTC program. i would also say to myself that going to college is a one time life experience and you need to take advantage of it because after you graduate your not gonna be able to go back.

The only thing I would tell myself is to be more confident in who I was becoming. Senior year, I was realizing how much I loved directing and being in our video announcements along with more baseline information about who I am. I was, however, lacking confidence in my abilities to be great and to do well. My favorite quote says "Our depest fear is not that we are inadequate, Our depest fear is that we are powerful...". I wish I would have believed that and known I was doing just fine.

I would tell myself to take the college search more seriously. Any college will be fine if you make it that way. Do not focus on the money part of college because there are tons of scholarships you can apply for. Also, focus on making friends freshman year rather than worrying about classes or money issues. Make sure you choose your college for the right reason because the cheapest option is not always the best option. Also, location should be a major factor because it can make all the difference living in a boring place versus a city. When you are a freshman make sure you look at every option for your major because you only have a year later until your education is set in place. Do not be close-minded whatsoever because college is such an incredibly different experience than anyone can tell you.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell her to be prepared for a tough but doable transition. Things get better in college from high school even though the work load becomes more intense. I know that my high school self was a hard worker and my college self is just as much, if not more, so I know that she would want to be more prepared if she knew what to expect. Finding a balance between having an excellent academic career and a suitable social life is crucial. There will be times she has to say no to going out but know that it will pay off in the future and she will thank herself for saying no in the past. College is a great experience, but work must be put in in order to succeed and surpass your expectations.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that life gets better after high school. There's so many things to explore, so don't be afraid to seize the day. Surely, I'll end up making a mistake or two but that's okay. It doesn't matter what anyone thinks because everyone is literally trying to figure it all out as well. We're all in this together. You may change your major several times. You will meet new people. You will make new enemies. Many new things are about to happen to you, so seize each moments. Don't chicken out just because someone is going to judge you. What matters most is how you view yourself. Just be yourself. Be you.

This question is simple for me. Looking back, I would tell myself to work harder at baseball to achieve my goal of recieving a sports scholarship that would make it easier for me to pay for school. I would probably tell myself to work multiple jobs in the summer to help pay for tuition and expenses in college. In school, I always worked my tail off so I would tell myself to make sure I stay on top of academics. I also would tell myself to apply for all and any scholarships avalible for school.

Strive for a 4.0 and be proud of that and people will be too. Everything else will come. Being involved with other things is fine but your work must come first. Study hard even though you may not know how, because it's more difficult than you think. Trust me. Do everything as early as possible because things happen. If attendance counts, dont skip class. If you get lower than an 80 on an exam, dont skip class. You will regret it. The friends you make may be with you after school, but that just means you will be able to see them later. Do Your Work! Dont get sidetracked and i know how difficult that is. Excersize is also good to help keep things balanced but be consistent. Dont throw any papers away until you pass the class. You never know what you might need.

If i could go back in time and talk to my high school self i would tell him that in college you have to learn to manage your time; unlike high school you get a lot of free time so use it wisely and plan out your days. Another thing i would tell myself is that you have to join organizations and be active. Hanging out in your dorm room all day is not going to make you any friends. College is different than high school: people are not forced to hang out with you so instead of being shy throw yourself out there, be social and start making some friends! In high school some people hold off studying or don't study at all. I sure know I was one of those people. In high school the work may be easier but in college it is beneficial to learn how to study. In college exams are way harder and I found that I went from no hours of studying to sometimes mulitple hours a day just trying to understand the material. If i had to sum this up into two words, I would say "be proactive."

As a senior, I chose to attend a large, state school so I could be with my friends. After attending that university for two semesters I decided to transfer to a small, private university because that was better suited for my needs. Now, after attending this university for a year I can say I am very glad I transfered. The advice I would give is follow your dreams and attend a school that fits you not what fits you and your friends. Everyone wants something different from their college experience. I wanted to learn as much as I could about film in a small environment with 10 students in a class, while my friends wanted to attend football games and lectures with 300 people. College is where you find yourself and what college you choose will affect your life now and in the future wether you realize it or not. After college, you are forced into the "real" world and are expected to use what you learned during your four years and if you just messed around that is going to come back at you. Follow your heart and everything else will fall right into place.

College is a huge life-changing milestone and achievement and transitioning can be quite hectic. Transitioning from a high school senior to a college student was a difficult process for me mentally because I was now stepping into what most people call it “The Real World”. I was no longer a teenager only concerned with graduation and prom, but I was now dealing with long nights of studying and research papers. Being a college student now, I would go back and tell myself as high school senior to enjoy the little breaks and moments of freedom. Also, make time for yourself because as college student you will be limited to the time you have to enjoy watching thirty minutes of television or going out to see a movie with a friend on the weekend after studying all day long. I would tell myself to continue to be organized and develop a time management technique because time seems to run away from you as a college student. Having a good group of people to study and hang out with who are trying to succeed like you is also another tip of advice I would give myself as a high school senior.

One thing that I am always doing throughout life is rushing it. In terms of coursework, assignements, relationships, etc. In high school I was trying to grow up too fast and I wasn't taking things as seriously as I am now. My dad passed away in the beginning of my freshman year and I guess that caused me to not do that well in high school and that has impacted a lot of things for me in my life. Fortunanately I have been able to reevaluate my life and take college seriously. I regret not making more friends in high school or getting to know everybody better and I regret being too oversensitive over trivial things. Knowing what I know now, I would basically tell myself to just let it go and to reassure myself that whatever happens, that it's not gonna matter in a couple years and to just make sure I'm enjoying every second instead of rushing to get out of there and overall education is the most important thing instead of trying to be friends with the most popular girl in school or making sure I'm being cool and not dorky.

I would tell myself to stay focused on the real reason that I attended school in the first place. Partying and drinking is cool but it does not take presidence over your main reason for attending which is to get a great education. Study hard now so that in four years from now you can party even harder!

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self i would inform myself of the saltmoney.org website. I would inform myself of keeping better track of my finances and to not spend so much on fitting in with the crowds, but on making sure I can finish school and afford life. It's not the same as livinig under your parents roof as it is having your own apartment. I actually have to keep up with my own bills and not live off of my parents money. I would inform myself of all the temptations in college that tempt you to spend all your money, but to keep my head above the clouds and to save as much as I can. It's not about fitting in with the crowd and having the best things...it's all about making sure you get through school and pay off all your debt before it takes over your thoughts and stresses you out.

My senior year consisted on having a mentally that just helped me get through the final year. I didn't realize how many opportunies for scholarships I had as a high school senior. The University of Tampa was my dream school and one of the problems was that it was a private school. If I could've talked to myself as a high school senior I would've told myself to let go of my part time jobs and focus on getting a higher SAT/ACT score. I was one point away from recieving a 26 on the ACT and therefore I couldn't qualify for Bright Futures. Until this day, I regret not being able to get that extra point. My only goal now is to recieve more scholarships and focus on giving my absolute best in all my classes.

Apply to more scholarships and get as much of them as you can. Other than that just take things as they come.

Start looking for schools now and picture yourself of where you want to be. Study for your SAT and ACT. Do not think that everything will out itself out. Go out and see what campus you really like and feel most at home. Think of our dreams of being someone our parents will be proud of. Show them that you are the child they always wanted you to be when we were growing up. Do not be afraid of challenging yourself to do hard work. Get better at writing and speaking skills. Do NOT start school late, go ealry and see what a change it will make. Keep working hard to improve your grades do not stop at nothing. Keep fighting for what you want.

Make a schedule for everyday. Plan out assignments and leave specific time to do them. Don't wait til the last minute to do things like you did in high school. It doesn't work. Trust me you cannot crank out an eight page paper in one night, I tried. Study, it may be hard and you might feel you dont need it but you do, it helps. Try to get home more to spend time with family. Call home more to see how everythings going. Don't get worked up over little things. If you have problems with your room-mate man up and just say something. Find time to focus on yourself and do something that makes you feel good. Don't worry about what others think of you. In a few years you may not even know them anymore. Save your money and distinguish between needs and wants. The wants will can bring your financial downfall. Set goals. It may sound dumb but it will help you find success.

Note to self: Meghan, you need to try your best and not just slide by. try as hard as you can to get staright A's and study! It's much harder in college, harder than you can imagine. No matter the class, you'll have to study hard either way. Make lifelong friends now and keep them in college. Be as smart as you could ever be. Try to be in the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your graduating class. Trust me, it'll pay off in college. Literally pay off. You'll be granted scholarships based on your grades now and they help a whole lot!! You need to start focusing on school and not on popularity. Believe in youself and succeed.