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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to declare a major right away. That's one thing that I think all college freshmen should do, go to school their first year as an undeclared major. It gives students the opportunity to dip their toes in a variety of different subjects before deciding to just take classes that are major specific. College is a place to learn new things, and if you go there and only take classes that are for your major, you're going to miss out on tons of other topics that you didn't even know about. College is a great opportunity to branch out and see what all there is to learn in the world.

Former self, you are about to go through a tansition that you thought would be wild and crazy. You will still be living at home with your parents until your last semester. Most of the things that you would have to worry about like paying dorm bills and meal plans are things that won't matter. You won't have horrible payments to make becuase of your lack of on campus housing but unfortunately you'll be too tired from classes to go to every on campus event but you can't stay too late or even go to your friend's without getting a call from the rents. You won't have any real companions until your junior year because most kids in your classes are just nameless faces that you won't ever see again. My advice: go to community college and save the money for your gen-ed's and then go to your college becuase it's going to be a choice of spending money for a dorm and get to know a lot of people or save a lot of money and then be prepared to be alone for a while.

If I could go back into time and give myself advice prior to transitioning into college life, I'd tell myself to come up with a game plan regarding friends. Because quite frankly, there needs to be a boundary set between friends and school considering how easy it is to be distracted by peers. If there is one thing that I wish I could take back, it would be slacking off. I'm not at all saying "DON'T HAVE FUN," but rather make sure you've got your priorities set with schoolwork being at the top of the list because that is what you're paying for. Also, let love relationships go., especially long distance. Nothing is more burdening (and annoying for those that listen to your problems) than a boyfriend/girlfriend. You've got to be open to all opportunities, but not tied down.

There are a number things to be succesful in college, but oe souldn't be frightened by the transition. Many students in high school about to make the transition in high schoo are constantly getting the facts about the school and what needs to be done, however they never get to hearthe emotional side of the transition. It 's a must that you realize that this a new part of your life, and one shouldn't be nervous. IT's a new opportunity to portray the person you really want to be. College is also what you make of it. It's a must that once you step on that campus that you become involved in some type activity. Colleges have a plethora of choices, and if they don't have what you want, then you have the oppotunity to pioneer in a new club or activity. You also must be dedicated to your school work. Remember that the main reason you are there is to get an education. At times it may seem difficult, however you wouldn't have been offered admission to that university if they didn't think you would have been succesful in that enviornment.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I'd say, "Try your hardest to get involved in campus organizations." Being a commuter from home, I was not able to make as many friends during my freshman semester at college as I'd hoped. I suggest getting involved in any kind of organization at the very beginning of the semester will ensure relationships between other students to develop easily. Be yourself, be outgoing, and be open to new ideas! That is the key statement that all high school seniors should take into consideration when entering college.

The best advice I could give myself would be to wait until I am finished school to start a family. I am not saying that i regret having my son at all, but it would have been easier to provide for him and to get started with my career if I had waited to have children after i finished school. Now I am going to have to put him in daycare while I go back to continue my education. If I could get an online degree for mathematics, it would be more simple, but they are currently not available. I was not thinking ahead and should have been.

I often ponder this question, and when I think about it the lyrics ?I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger,? play through my mind. It is impossible to predict what path your life will take, because life has a way of being unpredictable, but the fact remains that what one puts into their undergraduate career is what they get out of it. If I could speak to myself as a high school senior I would stress the importance of developing my academic abilities further by maximizing on opportunities in my local community. I was always a high-achieving and very involved student, but looking back there were so many more research, scholarship, and internship opportunities that I could have applied for, and at the time I had no idea that such a diversity of opportunities existed. Ultimately, I have no regrets. I am very pleased with my achievements and involvements as an undergraduate. However, it is indisputable that there were decisions that I could have made in the past that would have eased my transition to college, and eliminated a lot of the hardships that I have had to endure throughout my undergraduate career.

If I could go back in time I would tell my self to adjust my study habits. In high school I was a great student, always earning good grades. The reason I earned good grades was because I completed all of my class work and homework, but I did not do exceptionally well on tests. Test grades were not as important because other assignments were a larger percentage of the grade. I tried very hard my first year of college but did not do as well as I would have liked. The grades for the classes I took were based mainly on tests, not class work or homework. It took me a year to figure our better study techniques. I no longer cram for my tests the night before. I begin to study a few days in advance so the information sticks in my brain. Once I adjusted my study habits I was able to make Deans list. If I just knew how much easier college could be if I study a little bit each night, I could have had a less stressful Freshman year, and received Deans list my Freshman year.

First, I would tell myself to take it easy the first semester and not over do it with the work load. It is okay to take four or five classes to start off with, not six and take on more than I can handle. I would also tell myself to be more outgoing and more friendly. The first year is always about meeting new people and making new friends. Sticking to the same people is not going to help because down the road, you never know what is going to happen. Lastly and most importantly, stayed 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} focused on school. It is nice to have a social life but partying will always be there. The reason I am going to school is to do exactly that, go to school, study and graduate. I need to make sure that I have all my work done before I go out and do anything.

If i could go back in time and advice myself in highschool i would tell myself that college is not as simple as it seems. I would make sure i knew that college was not as easy the work load require more attention that i thought i needed. I would make sure i learn how to manage my time well and balance my school life and my social life. This would make college a lot easier for me if i know all of this.