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I would prepare better. I would start saving money earlier, also I would start filling out more scholarships. I would have also paid my college bill during the summer, when I had more time. I was not prepared for what college had for me, but I hope that this advice allows other children to be prepared.

Stay positive. Life will end up just as it is supposed too. Everything happens for a reason, so lay back, breathe, and relax. You may want to get a job early, and save up your money. Dont waste your money on fast food, it is horrible for your body and you will regret all the money you spend. Love everyone, make sure to smile and say only nice tings. Friends are important for transiting to the college life. Learning how to study better, although you dont always need to study now; college is not as easy as high school. Keep close ties with your family, they will help you alot along the way down the road. Live, laugh, and love everyday. i love you. You will do great no matter what.

Use your college scholarships to buy a car and drive your family to secluded beach to prevent ebola. Seriously, don't go in through the Honors program unless you are seriously driven. I had phenominal grades and received lots of scholarship money - figured Honors was the way to go. I was so overwhelmed with everything - ended up physicaly ill and at the doctor more than in class. The university was not understanding. I tried to work with my advisor and professors to make up lost work and stay on track - but got the impression they thought I was faking (even though I offered plenty of doctor excuses). Ended up leaving the honors program and switching majors. Also - the food is aweful. If it's convenient - it's bad for you. Oh, they offer fruit...it's very expensive and more times than not rotten. All in all, I'm glad I went away to school - I wish I would have learned to cook something...anything - buying Chipotle is so easy, so expensive, and so fattening.

I would encourage myself to always keep trying academically, and to never limit myself as a result of self doubt or lack of confidence. Anything is possible and within reach with hard work and ambition.

I would go to a different college farther from home. I would take a course on how to study in college because I did not study in high school. I would do more scholarship work my senior year of high school, so I didnt have to take out a loan for my freshman year.

If I could go back and talk to my senior self, I would first tell her that it will be hard, but it will be okay. As a high school senior I was not concerned with my transition into college, I didn't have strong attachments to my home town or any close friends I was leaving behind. My boyfriend from another high school was attending the same college in the fall, and my overall expectation of college was that it would be simple. It wasn't. The only relationship I had blew up in my face leaving me with sleepless nights and heartbreak. My classes were far too easy, and I didn't enjoy my intended major. I was quite lost. However, I wouldn't tell my high school self of all this. Had I known what would happen, I would've done things differently, and therefore wouldn't have learned from my mistakes and become the person I am today. It was hard, but it turned out okay. That is the first thing I would tell my senior self. My second piece of advice would be to never regret what makes you stronger.

I would tell myself to try my hardest to get all my grades above a "B". Make sure I apply for all the scholarships that I ameligible for even if it's not that much money. I will tell my self to apply to all my college choices even if I don't think I will attend it. Try to prefpare myslef to be away from my family, mainly my two year one baby brother. Save up some money just to have it in college so I wouldn't have to keep asking my parents for money every week.

The advice I would give myself would be to never settle for a school closer to home. I would tell myself to really go out and pick the school that is best for me. Do not be scared of being independent. Do not be scared of failure. Make the best out of any hard situation, work hard, and earn the degree that you deserve. Always remember that you are in charge of your life, not the faculty of your school, not your parents, no one but you. Do your best, and then do even better than that. Have fun, but not too much. Get straight A's, and prove to your family that you can go to school without having to be in debt.

High school came easily to me. I never needed to study and I still received a GPA over 4.0. This did not help prepare me for college though. It made my first semester, especially Calculus II, very challenging as I had to learn how to study while I learned the material for the classes. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have advised myself to learn how to study and take my classes more seriously in high school. I would also have told myself that college includes a lot more of self teaching than I had originally thought. While your professor is willing to show you examples and skim over chapters, it is ultimately your responsibility to prepare for the exams and make sure you are proficient. I feel that I took my high school education too lightly and that having taken it more seriously could have made my first semester a lot easier.

In the event that I could go back in time to warn myself of the horrors of college life I would say "dont worry." Though life seems to be uncertain and full of surprises you can't go wrong if you simply try your hardest. Don't take this experience too seriously, it is simply one short phase of your long life. Make sure to pay attention in your math classes now because it will help you later on. Oh and be sure to visit sherman fest, these college parties will blow your mind. Sincerely My enlightened future self

If I were able to get one do over in life it would be high school. I have to admit I didn't apply myself enough during my high school years. I wish I studied harder, more involved in activities and sports. Not to say that I didn't do good in school, but I know I could have done better, if I just tried harder. Grades, sports participation and extra circular activities during school are so important, now more than before. All of those contribute to a persons traits and characteristics. They build your motivation, self esteem, teach responsibility, and team work. I feel if I worked harder, I wouldn't have to work so hard right now. I feel that I wasn't focused enough on what I should been focused on. School. I had a part time job, but didn't continue to work because I didn't feel that it was important at the time. I take blame and regret what I did not accomplish in high school, like better grades and staying on the swim team. But I am changing that now. I am working on bettering myself and my future.

I would tell myself to pick a major and make sure that is what you want to do because if you go into college undecided, or you constantly change your major you will be at risk of running out of money if you are using financial aid to fund the cost of college. If you are not sure exactly what you want to major in get out there and network and talk with people. Figure out which career interests you most then talk with your advisor to devise an academic plan. Also, college is expensive. Do not take out loans if you do not need to and maintain an exceptional GPA. By maintaining a reasonable GPA you will be eligible for more scholarships and subject to possible invitations to honor's society and scholarship programs. Enjoy your college experience but make sure academics is your number one priority, because in the end that's all that matters.

My, or our, life is busy right now because of my decisions right out of high school. If I may, I'd like to give you a few words of advice. If you continue to decide to got to the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, do not quit. You'll get sick, but you can keep going. At the very least, immediately transfer to the University of Akron or Ohio State. You are way too smart to stay out of school and not make something of yourself. No dream is unrealistic, but at some point we have to be real with ourselves and really dig deep to figure out what we want from ourselves. Take Food Science or Chemical Engineering. Don't wait 8 years like I did. Sure, I'm married and have a beautiful daughter, but it's also going to take me 8 years to finish my degree. You can do it in half that time. It really isn't that long of a time! Believe in yourself. You can do it.

I would tell myself to start looking for an internship right away. Get to know as many people as you can. Don't just sit around and wait for them to come to you. You have to make your own way in life and to do that, you have to step out and be the one to take the first step.

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Get an impressive resume together. Do something amazing your senior year to put on it. Also, get some more professional looking clothes. Hottopic graphic tees are cute and great conversation starters with new people but they aren't good for being taken seriously. Just don't be nervous. College isn't as scary as you think, take a planner, write everything down, show up to class, and you will be just fine.

I would tell them to apply for tons of scholarships. I slacked in that catagory and it made me a year behind.

Advice I would give myself would be? Go to class every day

Dear past Rima, In college you will learn the true meaning of strength. Leaving your family behind to travel and study in America will be hard but trust me, you will survive. I don't want to ruin the surprise of all the firsts you will experience but all I will say is - Choose Akron, Do not be afraid to try new things and always remember that each and every person you meet is fighting their own battle and you can always learn something from every one. College is expensive so work this summer so you can have some spending money and do not buy textbooks from the bookstore on campus! Remember that making new memories is important but always treat your family with love because they are the reason you are who you are and why you are living your dreams. You know this is future you because only I would know that you have wanted to study abroad since the first time you saw that poster in the coffee shop. Living the dream is important but the most important part of that is living. So do just that, live in the moment and capture it as memories forever.

If I could talk to myself before entering college, the major advice that I would give myself is to make sure to learn better time management skills. I have experienced problems in my classes, because of too much wasted time and time spent with friends instead of textbooks. I also would recommend to be more social early on in the year. Early in semesters students, especially freshman, are all looking for friends. It can seem like you are always trying to look for people to do things with, but so is everyone else. All you really need to do is get out of the dorms and go to the rec center or union and it is very easy to find something to do. The final piece of advice that I would give would be to get involved in as many activities and groups as you possibly can. Being involved opens up many oppurtunities and connects you to a lot of great people. Most groups even give out free food at all of their meetings!