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I would tell myself to go to the school with the most opportunity for internships and jobs. For example, a school in a city or larger town so that there is ample opportunity. I would tell myself that if i didnt know exactly what I wanted to do, then I should go to community college where it is much cheaper until I figure it out.

As I stated in the previous question, if I could go back to give a piece of advice to my high-school-senior self, I would tell him that life is not a joke. I slacked and goofed around in high school because I wanted people to think I didn't care. I still don't understand why I did that; to this day, when I wake up and look at myself in the mirror, I feel grateful. I'm grateful that I finally had the courage to step out of the seemingly endless slump I had put myself in. It scares me to think where my life would be right now had I made different choices in the past few years. Granted, thinking as I did when I was 18, I would probably tell myself to get lost. In anticipating this, I would end by incentivizing him of what I have become. I'm 23 years old, I treat myself right, in both thought and behavior, and for this people love to be in my presence. I would tell him that this and more could be his life; he just needs to make some good decisions.

Knowing what I know about college, I would go back in time and tell myself many things. The first thing I would tell myself is that I need to enjoy the people around me. As I have gotten older, I’ve realized that every moment I spend with someone is precious. I may only spend a minute with a person, but then that moment is gone. People are important no matter the amount of impact they have in your life. I would tell myself to put other people before myself because that is what really matters. I would also tell myself to be content with what I have in the present. I was quick to leave Ohio after I graduated from high school. I left high school and soon realized just how much I loved the people from home. I left Ohio thinking the grass was greener on the other side and I soon found out that the grass was not greener. I do not regret going to school out of state. I sincerely believe the experience further developed me into the person I am now. However, I have definitely learned to be thankful for what I have before me.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say to her: Pamela, “Investing in an education is an investment in yourself and your future. An education is the gateway to promising opportunities and lucrative employment. You will be able to accumulate admirable savings for your future retirement plans. People who receive a college education lead healthier, happier and more stable lives. Delayed self-gratification will reap tremendous rewards! Be encouraged by the prospect of a bright, successful future. Do not waste time fretting over minor obstacles and barriers that stand in your way. Appreciate the option to go to college. Realize that your senior year in high school is just the beginning of a new life. Go for it!” If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry about how to finance my education. I would encourage myself not to fret or hesitate but embrace higher learning so that I could enjoy the lifestyle I have always desired of for myself (and my future family). In the end it will be worth it!

If I could go back and talk to ym self as a hihg school senior I would tell my self ff to start looking for scholarships sooner. In my senior year of high school I really didn't start looking for sholarships until second semester. I didnt have much luck finding any because I started so late; I was way to close to or missed deadlines to apply to all the ones I wanted to. In a summary I owuld tell myself the earlier you start applying for scholarships, the more opportunities for them.

The advice I would give to myself is to get out and the community/school and get involved. Meet people and make connections because thats what I spent my first semester doing. I would also tell myself to work harder and not to get dicouraged, in the end all the hard work will pay off.

If I were able to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not be so anxious. Although I was a good student in high school and maintained a high GPA, I had been told horror stories of students studying six hours every night, writing thirty page papers every week, and being unable to cope with the unimaginable stress. All that I had heard about college had left me terrified and convinced that I would flunk out. I even begged my parents to allow me not to go. If I were able to speak to myself, I would explain that many people struggle in college since they didn't develope proper study skills in high school to carry over into college. Many of the horror stories told to me were also from people who had gone on to competitive and Ivy League schools. The advice I would give to myself would be to maintain good study habits, and to recognize that by attending a less prestigious school, but one that would provide a relaxed atmosphere and still prepare me for the future, college could become less stressful and quite enjoyable.

I would tell myself to be a better student, and to not make the choices I made. Learn to not put off all the assignments, and get them done as soon as possible. The best thing for my life is to complete all the classes possible, and excel. Do not be lazy, and the people you are hanging out with could distroy our future. I would like to have finished high school, and not had to go back later to catch up on what I should have done then. Make sure that you remember that this is the first step to the rest of your life, so make the best of it. Be wise, and remember that you should work for your future now because it is harder to do later in life. Do everything you can for yourself now. Be good at taking notes and paying attention to what you should, even if it is boring!

Hey, Brittany, you do not know me, but I am here to give you some advice. You are used to easily obtaining A’s, but college is nothing like high school. You will need to study harder than you know. I would advise you not to procrastinate, but I know you will not heed my advice. So I am going to tell you instead that a few all-nighters here and there will not kill you. And please try your best not to overdo the coffee and energy drinks. Plus, right now you are used to being surrounded by white faculty and students; you are more in a bubble than you realize. However, once you arrive at campus you will find it is a much bigger, diverse world out there. Do not be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and make new friends. Take opportunities that come along your away. More importantly, though, when times get hard do not quit. You know who you are deep down and you just have to stick with it. Everything will work out in the end; just take one day at a time.

Upon graduatingone starts a new chapter of their life but don't permentently close past chapters. Don't forget all that has happened or the lessons learned from those pages. My advice to you all is to simply turn to a new page and continue writing your story. Reflect on the past often, because its what has gotten you here and made you who you are today.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say take the chance to go off to college now. I decided to stay home at a community college for a year, and then went off to a college in my sophomore year. I would tell myself to be more friendly. This is where you can start over. You are in a town where no one really knows who you are, so you can change how you act. I would tell my high school self to take the chance to get to know people who you normally wouldn't get to know. Also, be involved. College is a great opportunity when people take the initiative to do something. There are a lot of things to do in college, you just have to find what is right for you. I would tell myself to take chances and risks because you could look back and regret not taking a risk.

The only advice I would give myself is to stay confident in myself. Do not be afraid to try new things such as joing club activities on campus or meeting new people. If you loose confidence in your self you may start to loose sight of your goal because of being afraid of failing. Staying confident may be easier said then done, but as long as you can look at the bright side of every situation, it can be accomplished.

The one thing every freshman should know is that our campus is very safe and student friendly, so take advantage of the opportunity to meet friends the first few weeks of school. The earlier you find friends to hang out, eat, and walk to class with, the happier you will most likely be. Don't sit in your room, but rather be social. College is a social experience, so be willing to go out and experience new things around campus. Schooling is VERY important, but it's easier when you have people to work out problems with.

Become more independant and less dependant on your parents. Find a job and save money to help towards your college education. Apply for schlorships early in your senior year,speak with your school counslers early on and listen to their advise as you prepare for college.

I would tell myself to visit many campuses. I really like the university that I am going to, but I only looked at this one and two others, both of the others being smaller, private colleges. I decided that I liked the division one experience better, but I do wish I had scoped out more colleges, like Ohio State, Xavier, and even another small school like Wittenberg, for example. I is never too early to began thinking about the future.

I would make sure to tell myself that even though I studied hard and was a dedicated student in high school, I need to know that I have to do a little bit extra than what I am used to. I ran into the problem of time management and not being moivated at times which hurt me in the end. I could sometimes get away with that in high school but not as much in college. I need to work hard and push through the times that i dont feel like i can go farther. Hard work pays off and even though I saw the effects of that in high school, I now know the extra effort that is needed to succeed.

If I could go back in time and tell myself something I would definitely say not to procrastinate when it came to filling out scholarships, to work really hard and apply yourself to them and not just try to get them done. I would also tell myself to work as much as possible to make as much money as I could because playing baseball doesnt give you anytime to make money and times will be hard. Another thing I would tell myself would be to think hard about what you want to major in, dont just think that becuase you play sports that you should do something with sports, there are so many oppotunities out there that you can see if you have an open mind. The main thing I would say would be to focus on studies and scholarships because they will help in the long run so much, and also to learn to not procrastinate because it will hurt you in the long run.

The most important advice for a new student is to do the thing that makes you excited, enthusiastic, and that challenges you. No student wants to be bored at school, and no one wants to spend class hours pursuing a carreer that is not going to hold their interest. Become excellent at something and take your dreams to the next level. If you follow those dreams and put in the work to become excellent, the rest will fall in to place. You will learn how to learn and become a better person for the whole universtiy experience.

So much. I would start by telling myself that in order to be successful you have to manage your time very well, which i didn't have to do very much in high school. I would also STRESS gaining study habits and test preperation abilities. I would yell over and over how college is nothing like high school and you are completely on your own in a world where no one cares if your late and they're just gonna mark you absent and fail you if you don't show up a few times. Stress that GPA is the most important thing in your life there, not girls, not parties ect.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would warn myself that life in the next 12 years won't be as easy as I thought it was going to be. I was not financially able to go directly from High School to College...I worked a full time job and went to college at night. It was very difficult to work 40 hours a week and then attend classes and study at night. And then when I got married and started a family, it became even more difficult and I had to take a break from college. Now, at 30, I am back to attending classes and trying to juggle my children and my schooling can be a challenge. But every class completed is proof that I can do it and a reminder to keep putting one foot in front of the other and one day, hopefully sooner rather than later, my children will see their mother walk down the aisle to her degree.