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The first thing that I would tell myself is to just relax, and stop panicking. Moving out of the house and into a new city might sound a bit scary, but beyond that, it is incredibly exciting. You are being blessed with a change of scenery, new faces, the ability to reinvent who you are, and the awesome opportunity to acheive your dreams. Live it up! And another thing: when you finally make the move out, money is going to be very tight, and with your newly embraced independence you will find it hard to ask your parents for a bit of financial help when you need it. In order to avoid this stress, make sure to find work while your'e still in high school and during the summer, and keep saving up. This way, when you get to college you will have enough to spend on food, other living expenses, and exploring the city and all it has to offer with your new friends!

Hey Lynnell ! You're doing pretty well I believe, no need of me to ask how are you (smiles). Even though your Calculus is being a pain right now do not give up, trust me you'll make it just fine. Your larger worries should be about time management and how to push yourself towards achievements you did not think that you'd have when you hit the doors to college. There are so many opportunities here waiting for you. Take advantage of them. Another thing that you must know is that the college your headed to is nothing like high school, so go ahead and remove the idea that you can use the same study strategies and still pass the class with an A. You might as well practice now while you have the chance and do some extra reading and get aquainted with the ones around you. You'll never know who you might see again. On an ending note, the boys, or men if you would, are cute and nice but do not let that interfere with your true reasons for attending school after getting your diploma! And that is an order young lady! MUCH LOVE - Lynnell

I would tell myself to take alot of AP & DC classes to get some of my college hours out of the way. I would advise myself to learn how to take notes and study them. I would tell myself to learn how to manage my money and time. I would advise myself to fill out scholarships and FASFA earlier to get more money for college. Also, i would do more volunteering and after school activities to make my scholarship applications look better.

The first thing I would tell myself would be that college is as difficult as I make it. I would tell myself to plan out how I will be living for the next few months. I need to think of when to do laundry, when to go eat, when to play around, and when to do work. College is a big juggling act. Those who keep with it and don't slow down when the going gets tough will succeed. It is very easy to put off an assignment until the day before it is due or to skip class because the subject seems easy. I am already paying for the education, might as well get everything I can out of this experience. Discipline and a strong will to succeed will get me through any situation. Another word of advice would be that how I represent myself and how I treat others will have a big role on my college experience. Feeling like I belong is a big issue, and the best way to achieve that feeling is by treating others with respect. Once a strong friendship is built it becomes easier to get through the rough times of college.

However cheesy it sounds, follow your heart, but there's a catch: you have to be smart about it. My biggest regret is that I wish I would've began doing what I love instead of wasting time taking classes I didn't need. You also have to work hard. Work as hard as you can, because it pays off and you get the results you want. Don't assume that you know how to study, because in reality, you don't. And don't procrastinate, you will pay for it dearly later on. As for your social life, don't be afraid. Here's the big secret: everyone is just as scared as you are, so take advantage of that and you'll make friends. Don't be afraid to be yourself, the people worth knowing won't judge you and in the end you'll be happier. Say hi to the person next to you in class, they'll help you ace that test or pass a tedious hour. And please, I beg of you, always step out of your comfort zone and do new things. And most importantly, have faith in yourself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior at the University of Texas at Austin I would advice to not waist my time on doing things other than school activities. I would tell myself to utilize all possible resources that are available for students in campus. If I had any quesion about a material I didn't understand I should go and see professors or TA's during their office hours, because they are there to help. I would tell myself to attend every SI session and additional lessons that were scheduled during that semster. Even if I knew the material , reviewing helps to remember material for a long time and also I could help other students to understand. Also when preparing a schedule for semster I should have chosen classes in such a way that I have breaks in between my classes. That way I would have enough time to review new material, review old for quizes or exams, instead of having classes back to back and absolutely have no time to review. During stressed out periods I should attend student's health department, they would advice me how to deal with stress.

If I could go back in time and talk to my younger self (not by alot of course) I would definately tell myself to learn to study. In high school I studied maybe once a week for two hours max, in college the story is a complete opposite. I have stayed up nights just because I never adjusted to studying and the things it will help me do. Also a big thing I would tell myself is learn how to balance my time, although I was never to particularly bad with this I just had to realized books over friends is ok (sometimes). Another thing I have come across is making new friends, in high school I had a smaller group of friends that I was really close to, now I have a larger group of friends with some of the same people that used to be in my circle. In a way I would just tell myself to be ready for a change, its not that its amazingly different but I definately know your responsible to be the best or the worst person you want to be.

You are making a fine choice by deciding to attend The University of Texas at Austin. Do yourself a few favors while you're at it. First of all, go ahead and try everything at least once. You are bound to find some things you never knew existed, but you really do enjoy. Second, go ahead and get to know your professors well. They are well-learned and can help guide you, not only in schoolwork, but in your career and life. Next, form a few circles of friends that share the same classes and the same interestes as you. This way, you will always have someone to go to, regardless of the situation. Also, learn to cook from one of these friends, because this is quite an important life skill. Finally, you need to have superb time-management if you want to get the full college experience. Manage everything on your plate using whatever methods you may need. Never miss an opportunity due to poor time-management skills. In conclusion, be the you that you dream of being in the future; you have the potential to achieve it.

You cannot just focus on school completely, but you cannot have too much fun either. There must be a good balance between school and recreation. This is usually difficult for incoming students, especially since it is usually their first time away from home and with little to no supervision. Thinking towards the future, to make yourself more marketable to companies , it is best to be involved in activities and organizations outside of classes. A student with a 4.0 GPA with no other activities does not look as appealing as one with the same GPA and involved in community service and take part in a fraternity/sorority. I think of college as a privilege. Not everyone has the money niether the determination nor the support to attend a large 2 or 4 year college. Take advantage of all that is offered, learn much, and live life. It is not every day that you can experience the college life...the best years you can ask for.

The most vital thing I could tell myself would be to explain how financial aid works. My parents did not understand how to pay for college and told me financial aid was not an option. If someone had told me, "if you can go, there is money," I would have gone to school 18 years ago and my entire life would be different. I would also try to tell myself about humility, how to know what is important and to cherish it.