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I would tell myself to be more involved in volunteering and community service in high school, because it seems that I didn't do enough of that.--it would have helped me immensely in getting scholarships, financial aid, and building my resume. I also would have suggested looking at and visiting more college campuses. While all of my friends were doing this their senior year, I only considered 1-2 colleges and was very limited in my criteria. I ended up making a great choice in attending the University of Akron, (and I don't regret it) but I wish I would have broadened my horizens a bit and investigated other institutions in the area.

As a high school senoir I was not really concerned with where I went to school. I ended up letting what other people wanted for me force my hand and ultimately make the decision for me. As a result, I ended up going to a school that I am not particularly fond of and I've also ended up switching my major which will almost certainly result in an additional year of school that would not have been necessary. So, I would tell myself to figure out what it is exactly that I, not anybody else, want to do and where I want to go and make the decision that is best for me, even if my family and friends don't agree with it. I thought that I wouldn't care where I went and it turns out I couldn't have been more wrong.

I would really put a focus on how brief life really is. Time is precious and managing time may be the most important thing a young person can learn. I would tell myself to work hard at college, finish while you're young, and lay a great foundation for raising children and caring for a family.

Be yourself, and allow for an open mind to learning techniques as well as the types of friends you will meet. Don't be afraid to speak your mind, no one is judging you. Work hard and dont lose sight of your goals.

As a high school senior, I was bitter and had a large amount of apathy toward my future. Living 10 minutes from my college campus allowed me to view the University of Akron as an average school that had nothing special to offer me. I never applied for other schools because I knew I could not afford them. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself a few things. First, I would advise myself to apply to other colleges. This way I can tell myself that I am not forced to attend Akron, I am choosing to attend Akron. I would tell myself to get involved as early as possible with extra-curricular activities and social events. I would tell myself to keep my friends from high school close to my heart, but not to get hurt when they grow up and move on with their lives also. I would tell my self to enjoy my time at college. This is an experience that you can never return to and achieve the same results. I would tell myself that my future is permanent and to live without regrets through every decision I make.

This is my second attempt at completing my bachelors degree. My first piece of advice is to make sure you know what your purpose for obtaining a college education is. Make your education your primary goal, but don't forget to participate in social aspects of college life as well. A college education is very costly, make use of your time wisely, maintain focus on your goals and have a great time. It truly is the best time of your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would advise myself to start looking for housing sooner, to not let the little things distract me, and to get involved in some activities when I first started. Dorm rooms are a nightmare; they are small and crowded with a roommate. I decided early that I did not want to put myself through this but I did not start looking for roommates fast enough. I ended up moving in with strangers I met on the internet and that was much worse than being confined to a small space. I suffered through parties every night, people yelling at me because they refused to take their medication and much more. Being that this was my first time out of my parent's house, these tings got to me and I let it unfocus me from my studies. I went home a lot and skipped classes to do so. I believe this problem could have been solved if I had gotten involved in some kind of extracaricular activity; it would have gotten me away from my roommates and kept me close to somewhere I could study.

I think college is a big transition from high school. I didn't have to study very hard in high school to get good grades, but now I have to work harder. I would tell seniors that it is important to find what works for you because everyone is different. It took me over a year of college to find good study habits and techniques, so I would encourage students to figure it out before they get there. I would also let seniors know that it can be easy to do the bare minimum and pass everything, but you get so much more out of the campus and your learning experience if you work hard and participate in fun activities around campus. Not only is it a good time, but it introduces you to new people, ideas and experiences. Also remember to manage your time wisely because it is not as regimented as high school. My last words of advice are to be smart about your decisions. I have seen too many people fail out for making dumb decisions that could have easily been avoided. Be safe and be smart.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice I would definitely tell my self to work a lot harder at my studying skills. One of my big problems has always been studying. I believe if I had worked harder on it in high school I would be doing a lot better in my college courses. I am still getting good grades but I believe I could be doing so much better. Another piece of advice I would give myself is probably have applied myself a lot more and taking college courses while I was in highschool. I could of qualified for these classes if I tried a little harder and I would of been ahead in my college years and it would of helped me a lot. But overall, I believe I was pretty prepared for college because of my highschool teachers. Their are somethings I wish I could go back in change but I believe overall I am doing a very good job in college and I was prepared very well for it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would remind myself that the foundations of my future were about to be laid. College is a huge step for everybody, and it matters not what path we take, for they all lead to a means of a diploma, but it is how we go about that path that will echo in our life. Study hard, be active in your community and never lose that spark of intellectual curiosity.