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I would tell myself to be less worried about things and to just go with the flow. Friends will find you no matter what so just be ready to meet new people. Also explore the campus as much as you can in the first month or so to learn more about what is offered and where to go. Talk to other people about how you are nervous or whatever during the first weeks because they are probably feeling the same way too. Get involved in as many things as possible and try as many new things as you can. Stay focused on your academics but also go out and have fun. These are some of the most fun years you will have so just experience it and try to cherish it. Soon enough you will be out in the real world, so enjoy being a student.

Plan ahead, silly.

College is a very different world from high school. I have to do everything on my own, have to have a good time management. Must have self control.

Develop better leadership skills and communication skills

Lindsay college is not exactly what you expect it to be. College challenges you everyday not only academically but physically, mentally, and spiritually. You should read more books and writing is huge never knew that. Essays are given out repeatedly. Academically it is harder than expected but by reading the books and teaching yourself the material you will be fine. Physically the campus is very large you will be walking alot more than highschool. The campus is so diverse there are so many people. Most people are nice but its hard to trust people. Tucson is annoying but livable. Mentally you have to be calm and controlled and think about your actions before you do anything, things can happen people are doing crazy things that you dont want to be a part of. Yet college is the most fun of your life and changes you forever to make you become the best you can be.

The advice that I would give myself would be to put more time into studying, apply what I learn and to look for opportunities to serve others. I belive that studying is extremely important and you can never go wrong by studying more. I have found that I retain more if I look for ways to apply what I have learned. This would help me to hold onto the great knowledge that I would be learning. Lastly I believe that you must be balanced in order to succeed. Serving others would help me to focus on others for a short while and would help me to forget about myself.

If I had the opportunity to go back and talk to myself when I was a senior in High School, there are a few pieces of advice that I would give myself. College is hard; much harder than high school. The teachers give you space to be responsible for yourself, which is nice because you can start taking complete responsibility for your actions, however it does have its down falls. The professors are no longer walking you through each assignment, or making sure that you study for your exams, or turn in projects on time. You are responsible for you, and need to ensure your own success by taking your education seriously. I would tell myself to focus on school even if there seems to be plenty of more fun things to do. Of course studying is not the most fun; however it is the way to be successful. Studying and focusing on school will most likely allow you to get good grades. Your GPA will be healthy and will cause you less stress. Without stress, school can be much more enjoyable. Basically, I would tell myself ?Study, you?ll thank yourself later.?

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I now know about college life, I would tell myself to do what I have already done and let my college experience be guided by a balance of heart and mind. Higher learning comes from both in and out of the classroom. The ultimate goal of our education is to more fully realize ourselves within the contexts of science, history, philosophy and humanity. I would thus encourage myself to whole-heartedly embrace both the learning I receive within the classroom and the personal experiences I go through outside of the classroom - the "good" and the "bad" - which mold me into a more understanding, evolved and compassionate person.

Think about where you will be in ten years, financially, professionally, socially. Regardless of personal relationships, set a goal for yourself, based on you. Know what you like, make a list that details what fulfills who your are, and then set a goal to achieve the things in life that fit you. A rewarding career comes from a good education, and worthy companions will be found as you make your way. Don't worry about lonliness. As you develop yourself the people you encounter will fulfill your relationship desires. You are the only one who can make yourself a position in life that you will love. Be afraid, for a little while, of new people and things that you must overcome, then do what needs to be done, the course work, the reading, the interactions with people and you will find that you are capable and worthy of all you seek in your life. There will be challenges, and bureaucracy and there will be help. You will find friends and overcome challenges and you will appreciate yourself and smile a lot because you will achieve a place in life that you can give from and enjoy. You will be proud.

First, I would advise myself to take as many honors and AP classes in order to prepare myself for the course load of college. Also, I would take all the AP tests to obtain college credits, because college credits are very expensive, and it would lighten up course load during college. Step out of my shell and be more outgoing, because it will be easier making life-long friends. Also socializing is an important part of college life especially in the classroom; talking to other students in classes helps with academic success. Second, it is important to start reseaching majors and professions that interest me, so that I know exactly what major to declare and exactly what classes to enroll once in college. By knowing what profession I want to pursue, it will be easier to discuss classes and options with academic advisor, which will decrease the stress of signing up for unessecary classes. I would advise myself to research possible study abroad programs in various Universities within my major. Many people have told me that, study abroad is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures as well as about myself. It is a great learning and growing experience.