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If I could go back in time and give myself advise on college I would tell myself to get to work on those scholarships. You may think you could pay off college yourself, but in reality majority of college students have some form of financial aid. So I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible, and to even apply for grants. I would also tell myelf to stay away from student loans unless you want to graduate with a large amount of debt. If I had done that I wouldn't be stressing about paying for college and would be able to focus more on my school work.

If i could go back to my high school self and give advice about college life i would start off with how big of a responsibility it is. College falls on my shoulders not anyone else's. I am the person who is one hundred percent responsible for the quality of my education. Also, i would tell my high school self to develop better study habits outside of class. Another piece of advice i would give to my high school self about college life would be to utilize all available resources.

It is very important to set goals and follow through with them. Become to know what kind of career or field you want to work in so that you can declare a major. It is important to use the summer before your first semester to parpare yourself for a university by saving money, researching different career fields, and making a list of short and long term goals. Also, it is important to apply for a variety of scholarships to assist in financial aid. It will be good to have friends who share the same interest as you, so that you can stay on track and stay focused. Even though this transition is the most important decision made in life, it is OK to ask for help. It is OK, to fell nervous and excited. If you need someone to talk to, your parents would be a good source, because they will not steer you wrong. College is about the future, so understand it is important to make good decisions and seek help if unclear about something. You should have fun, stay focused, and prepare yourself for the future.

Study hard, take ALL AP-Courses get good grades, Pay more attention!!!

I would tell myself to save up more money and be prepared to study without sleep for days!

If I could go back in time to when I was a High School Senior and give myself advice about college one of the first things I would say is ; Don't wait! Do not decide that you want to take any time off because the more time you take off the harder it is to make yourself go back. I would also tell myself to go to a public college or university because whille the private university you are looking at may seem great now with all it convenience and bells and whistles, it is way to expensive!! I would tell myself to enjoy the experience bacause to soon its going to be over then you have to hit the real world, work, family, kids, bills, cars, and lets not forget those student loans you need to pay back. And last but not least LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! They are your greatest asset toward college and will do nothing but help you on your journey of trying to pay for all of it!

When you go to buy your books at the bookstore, buy a planner. Keep your schedule organized so that you have adequate time to study and socialize. It is also important to realize that though you are at school for an education, you need study breaks. Take ten to fifteen minutes for every hour you study to rest your brain. It's really not as scary as it seems. Take about two weeks to get your school and work schedules under control, then if time permits join an organization or two. It will help you with time management and help you build connections if they are major specific organizations. Attend all job fairs and anything like them, it will help you to see what is waiting for you. Look into interships so you know what types of classes within your major you should take by your junior year. Most important talk to your academic advisor atleast twice a year to go over your tentative four year class schedule, to make sure you are on the right track.

Considering that I have just myself graduated from high school just two months ago, I wouldn't be able to give myself a great deal of advice. I would say, though, not to be scared. Meet all the people you can, and really don't be afraid to put yourself out there. This is what college is all about. Asking for help, or just for a talk is what is going to get you through. If the only thing that is holding you back is being afraid, or being to shy, or whatever it is, it is not worth it. Just get over any anxieties and put your best food forward into everything you do! Dance like no one is watching.

In the event that my now wiser and knowledgeable present self could return to the past and tell my insecure and inexperienced high school self and give some advice, I think the first thing that would have to be related is that past Micah would simply be that everything would be alright and there was no reason to worry or be stressed. I would remind myself to give my full attention to learning and to be completely passionate about my linguistic studies and even those studies that are required but unaffiliated with my course of study. Present Me would encourage Past Me to become even more involved in the UTA community and to meet and engage with as many people as possible because doing so would allow me to have a more well rounded personal experience. And finally, I would tell myself that no matter how much my friends begged me, I should not play indoor soccer. It's just not one of my skills and my time would have been better served studying, cheering my friend's team on or doing just about anything else. Then I would give Past Me a high five and send him away.

Try to remember what it felt like going to school. How if felt to hold the power of change in your hands. Then as a person who was twenty when he got out of high school. The only thing I was thinking of was getting out in the real world and making some money and getting out on my own. If I would have listen my myself I wouldn't be starting school again at 58. But as I learned is that most yong people don't listen.