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When thinking about college listen to others who have gone. If going far away realize that you can't come home every once in awhile, so I feel it's best to be involved. Being a rugby player I feel like I have another family , but realize that if I didn't play a sport I would like to be closer to home. It's nice to sleep in your own bed and be pampered once in awhile. Being away makes you grow up and take on more responsibility, which in the long run can only help. Thisa is something so you always keep that in the back of your mind.

I would tell myself that it is important to get involved in student activities. It was overwhelming for me because there were too many chocies, but I wish I had done more volunteer work and other activites that interest me. And if you do not find anything your first year make sure to keep looking the next years. It is important to be involved and get interships and other activities that can be put on an application. That way you stay active and are more likely to say on track with schoolwork and get a balance in your life. Berkeley can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay focused and self motivated to do what is best for yourself.

I would tell myself to be okay with a grade less than an A. I would tell myself to be honest with people and to always remember to ask questions of those you meet. I would tell myself that there are more important things in life than grades; namely, people. I would tell myself to be honest with myself and to be direct with people. I would tell myself to not get too stressed but rather to do consistently well instead of attempting to be stellar at the end. I would tell myself to take a deep breath and relax when needed. I would tell myself to admit when I'm wrong and to try to make amends. I would tell myself that I need people in my life and that one must reach out to others. I would tell myself that not all professors know what they're talking about. I would tell myself that it's all right when people are smarter than me. Most importantly, though, I would tell myself not to forget to take care of people who drink a little too much at parties or who are lonely and miss home as much as me.

I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity that I am given. Be thankful for the things that you are given. Work hard for the things that you want and be willing to put in the work and effort to get them. No one is going to come up to you and just hand you what you want.

I would tell myself to take it a little easy and just learn how to prioritize my time and balance everything out. Don't procrastinate, just take things as they come and everything will work out well and smoothly.

College is an extension of school. It is supposed to be a place where you continue to explore areas you are interested in-and that's the key. Don't overload yourself on AP credits (i.e. AP Bio, Chem, Physics in one year) because if that really is your interest, you have to retake it all anyway once you get to college because if you major in one of those areas, the AP credit does not count. Relax some more while in high school, hang out with friends, do more activities. A Pre-med and double major path in college does not allow for much leisure time. Recognize that in high school, and relax a little but stay focused. Also start looking a bit more at what you want to do. With budget cuts, there is less room to explore in college before deciding (at least for most people, due to financial). Basics of it is to relax more, think ahead, and be focused. Work hard, play hard, because after college, it's time to hit the real world.

Stay focused. Do not catch "senioritis" -- it will bite you once you are in college. You need to keep up with an academically-rigorous structure, otherwise you will have a difficult time re-focusing yourself once in college. Develop not just good study habits, but fool-proof ones. Learn not just what you need to study, but how your own mind studies best. Learn how to manage your stress because I can guarantee you that there will be days where you will feel it most. Score high on those AP tests because taking those same courses in college sucks.

I would tell myself to relax a little more and just remember to study and write lists to remember all the things I have to do. It is really mportant to divide your time well.

I would tell myself to take a year off and figure out what direction I really want to head into before just jumping into college. Take a break first before just starting more school. Have fun and take up every opportunity that you can because college is the best years of your life and you should be learning what you need to know for your profession aftwerward. That will make studying a passion rather than an obligation. Make sure your school campus is right for you and always consider alternative options with your living situation. Joining a club or a sport would be beneficial with meeting new people but a big time commitment so weight your options and wants. This is why taking a year off before college is so good. You can learn yourself and your want better and make a more comprehensive plan to follow and aim towards. I felt so unprepared with what I wanted to study and am still conflicted even though it's time for me to declare. Take classes that really interest you and shop around. Taking what comes may be easy but it's not worth the time and money you spend.

Don't take Chem! Unless you love watching balloons explode in class - trust me, it gets old after a while. And bring a lot of vitamin C because you're will get sick living with in a little dorm and sharing a bathroom with an entire floor of college students. HAVE FUN!!

I would take study time more seriously,I would have played less video games,and I would have talked to my counselor more about the field I was interested in,and what courses I could have took that would have help me more in college.

Timing is everything. Of all the valuable lessons that I've learned through my college life so far, the value of time is of the utmost importance. If time were money, then we are on a limited budget. In fact, we may be imposing budget cuts time and again. If I had more time, I would ace the midterm. If I had more time, I would get a part-time job to make money. If I had more time, I would spend the day at leisure. If I had more time, I would spend more time. The fact of the matter is, there is no more time to spend. If I had an unlimited amount of money, I would probably squander it carelessly; likewise, having too much time on my hands will only make me imprudent. Power is the time-rate of doing work. If time were infinite, no amount of work I do will give me much power. However, if we assume that time is finite, and that there is only a little of it, the more I can get done in that span, the more powerful I will be. Therefore, manage time wisely.

Dear Allie, Don't be afraid to be yourself, because once you are, everyone will love you for it! You're going to fit in just fine here because everyone else understands the plight of an overachiever. Join a club or something even though it's your first year! You aren't taking that many units anyway. When you look for an apartment at the end of the year, don't settle for something crappy because it's close to campus. Suck it up, get a bike, and live farther away for better quality and cheaper rent. Have fun!

Hey hotshot, are you enjoying yourself right now? I know you worked hard to get where you are at this particular moment, but don't let your guard down. Don't set yourself up for failure. You may be the big fish right now, but where you're going, you're just another fish in the sea. Don't forget your goals, and what you worked so hard for. Just keep in mind what it is you're working towards and never let that out of sight. Things may get hard as you transition into a new living style, but don't be afraid. Your family is there for you, and you'll make plenty of friends. Just focus on your academics, but don't forget to also have fun and enjoy your college years. Life's short, but don't let that discourage you. After school's over you're still young, you'll have plenty of time to live life. The most important thing I can tell you, is to just simply be happy. That's the key. Be happy with yourself and your life. Have fun in college. You'll love it, I know I definitely do.

All of the fun stuff--the stuff that feels like you should put it off until after the next test or the next race or the next performance--that's the stuff you'll remember. Life can't be fun stuff all the time, but when you are taking a break anyway make sure you are really appreciating whatever you are doing instead of worrying about how you are going to have to make up for it later. Also, AP tests are way less helpful and AP classes are more helpful than you would think. You probably will not want to test out of very many requirements; it is however helpful to be familar with the basic concepts and to be used to having to put in a significant amount of effort. The band house is better than the dorms. A lot better. But you will value the independence that comes from not knowing anyone. It is nice to be able to make mistakes that won't follow you past May. Security and familiarity are more pleasant, but they just do not present comparable oppurtunities for examining who you want to be.

Take it easy and slow; enjoy yourself

If I were to go back in time to address myself as a high school senior, I feel like I would not want to tell myself about what was in store for me in my college experience. I have no regrets about my college experience so far, and I feel that this entire part of your life is really the time and place in which you begin to define yourself as a person. I don't think it would be fair to advise myself on how to go through college, because then I wouldn't establish the skills to learn my independence for myself, and to define my personality. What I experience in college is a necessary part of growing up, and to take advice about the transition would ruin the personal experience for my future self. I feel that it is crucial for students to learn how to handle academic and social difficulties and conflicts on their own, and to seek out their own advice and help when they feel that they need it. Besides, we're talking about me as a high school senior. . . Do high school seniors EVER take the right advice they're given?

I will tell myself to get into the habit of getting things done in time and really enjoy every moment of life.

Tin dreams a dream that he could talk to himself back in the time he was in high school. Knowing what will come next, Tin gave a deeply sincere advice to himself in order to prepare Tin in high school for the transition to college, more than a brother, because this is his own self: _Haha, you look pretty excited about going to college, huh? That's a good sign, because I want you to go to college bringing that passion and enthusiasm with you up there. It's going to be a whole new world with many new friends and people around you. So this character will help you to know lots of people who might be helpful both in your academic life and social life. Secondly, I want you to master as much as what you can learn here in high school. Trust me. They come handy all the time. And before I go, I want you to know to enjoy your high school time and spend it meaningfully with family because once you're in college, you won't have much time to see them. So I don't want you to regret about this ok?

If I were to meet my high school self, I would tell him that life is not fair. The effort you put into improving it, does not guarantee a better outcome than others receive, I used to take every failure as a personal insult, but now looking back on it, I realize it was just a phase. I woud also tel my past self to open up too people. Some of them are here to help you make the world a better place for you to live in. I would also tell him that no matter what, one should be proud of himself and congratulate him on working hard through high school.