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It is important to be prepared both mentally and physically for college. This involves being organized with scholarship and grant applications and meeting the numerous deadlines. College life is a series of deadlines and staying organized. Being prepared keeps the stress level down thus keeping me healthy. Priortizing my projects, classes, and fun events will keep me overall a well rounded individual.

If I could go back in time, I'd tell my younger self to "think about your intended major more and the schools that actually offer it because yeah you can always switch majors or transfer schools but sometimes that messes you up because the next school might not accept the credit or the credits that you earned may not be necessary for the major that you are switching to. High school was all fun and games, you could get away with not studying until the night before and still end up acing the test. Don't get me wrong college can be fun too but when you get there you have to put a lot more effort in if you want to keep the same kind of gpa that you had in highschool. So what I'm really trying to say is that life is all about changes, you just have to learn to adapt to them and you can start that now by planning more about your college career."

If I could go back in time to speak to myself as a high school senior, I would reassure myself that there is nothing to be afraid of when coming to college as a freshman. I would knowledge myself by expressing how important it is to not slack off, especially your freshamn year. Most high school seniors think that freshman year is a breeze, but the reality is that it requires a vast amount of time and effort to academically succeed. I would tell myself that college, even as just a freshman, is a phenominal experience filled with education, social advances, and fun. I would want myself as a high school senior to know that college is all what you make it to be. If you go in with a willing and postive attitude, you will experience the best time of your life. In a nutshell, I would want myself as a high school senior to close my eyes, take a deep breath and invision all that you desire your college experience to be, then open your eyes, and make it happen.

Say I pull a Marty McFly and get a glimpse of myself in the past, as a senior at Booker High. The first thing I would do is shake myself until I was convinced this meeting was not a dream. I would tell my seventeen year old self that focusing on musical theatre would only set back my college aspirations. I would advise myself to look into Communications and film so I could realize my true passions. One of my regrets is that I didn't look before I jumped over the candlestick to land in a pile of sorority girls and frat boys. I would hand the young Brittany a pamphlet of the areas around Orlando that would motivate my creativity rather than stunt it. Also, I would hand myself a Bob Dylan record and await the future.

I am still currently a High School Senior and i will attend UCF in fall 2010.

The advice I would give to myself is focus. In school I always did enough to just get by. I was on honor roll alot times but did not really try. I would have told myself to always go the extra mile do not stop when something is just satifactory go for excellence. Also my first to years I did not try really but when it came to my last to years of high school I was doing everything in power to make up for the two years I blew off. I wish I could have really told myself is that those are my two most important years. These two years give me the start off to having good gpa, honor society, and other programs. In high school they gave us the option to do work and projects at our leisure. In college they give us deadlines, due dates, overnight. I would have told myself in high school to do a little work day by day instaed of procrastinate, rush, and become stessed out. I can say that I have grown and matured from high school and I am glad to be effectively using my advice today.

As the first person to go to college in my family, I entered my university completely blind to what events I may experience while here. If I could give myself advice as a high school senior, I would make sure to give myself three imperative pieces of advice. The first piece of advice would be to not judge anything too quickly. It took me about a month to completely adjust to college life, and I am still experiencing new things each day. The second piece of advice is to get as actively involved as possible. I knew I did not want to join a sorority, so instead I got involved in my area council and joined a spirit group. The final piece of advice I would give myself is in my eyes the most important; having fun and experiencing what your university has to offer is essential to surviving. Working hard is always important, but rewarding yourself playing hard is what will keep you sane here, and is what will make your college experience beneficial, and rewarding.

I would tell myself to start practicing a bigger sense of discipline now and remember to study hard and make a list of priorities. I would tell myself to get more sleep, and often. I would ask myself to not shy away from new experiences. I would tell myself to invest in less time worrying and more time believing in myself. I would encourage myself to try to spend more time with my family, because when you get to college, that is unfortunately not always possible. I would tell myself to save and not spend frivolously because money gets tight and every cent counts. I would leave myself with one certain piece of advice and that is: even though it may get tough and the stress may pile on miles-high, your true friends will always be there. But most importantly, I would tell myself to remember who I truly am when I get to college, because your self integrity is the most important thing.

I would have told myself to look into mor scholarships and funding .

Given the chance to speak with my high school senior self I would say that there is no need to be afraid of what it is to come and I should try to have fun with the education that I am going to receive. As a senior I often worried about the tedious work and tough teachers that I would have in college. After beginning my college career I realized that college was not too different from high school. In the same sense, I would have told myself that I should have fun with my college career. I would let myself know that it is okay to take electives that interest me and to have fun with the other classes that I do take. There is no need to sit quietly and keep to myself in class; instead, I would let myself know to make friends with my classmates and to speak up in class. I feel that letting my high school senior self know these things would have allowed me to be less concerned with the start-up of my college career and I would have been able to relax and better enjoy my first semesters of college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have told myself to get ahead. I would want myself to look at my major and see what classes I could get a head start on by taking AP or dual enrollment. I did do dual enrollment (I took chemistry II, world religions, statistics, and a computer class) but it would have benefited me more to take physics and statistics and my computer class fell under the same category so it was a waste. I would tell myself to also begin to talk to advisers at my university and begun doing volunteer activities that had to do with my major and look for research opportunities. I would also tell myself to get a job, because college is expensive but also very busy. I would tell myself to make sure I attend all my classes and study but not forget to have fun. I would remind myself that time management is very important, to fit in studying and fun activities. Most importantly I would tell myself to exercise regularly and eat well because it is really hard to get sick in college.

There are many things that seem up in the air for you right now, but one thing is certain: a college education is a must in the ever-changing cultural landscape of America. To succeed, you must make it your aim to receive the kind of education necessary in order to equip and prepare youself for the future. The college experience is a time for growth, maturity, and networking unlike any other. Utilize every opportunity to meet new people, immerse yourself in different ways of thinking, and critically analyze the information put before you. College is where you develop your individuality. Think about your passions, hobbies, skills, and talents. Use these thoughts to select your course of study for college. Study what you would love to do. The program areas are full of students your age that are pursuing a high-paying job. The only way you will excel and exceed them as a better candidate for a career is if you truly enjoy what you are doing. Our country needs people that love what they do, not only because it results in a paycheck, but because they enjoy contributing the way they do.

I would tell myself to study hard and apply yourself. The professors aren't going to push you as much as the teachers did in highschool, so push yourself. I would also tell myself to determine my college path by my dreams and not let the influences of others determine that for me.

I would be more set on what I want to do for my major or minor, and not let anyone hold me back. Take the classes that I want, be in a school that cares, and recieve the right financial aid funding. I've had nothing but problems since i've transfered to UCF and currently hate it here, I am hanging in to graduate Spring 2011 because I've got to take a class that is only offered in the Spring at a school with 53,000 people.

In my high school senior year, I have always asked myself about what is the degree that I will be seeking in college? What do I like to do in life? These questions have always wondered me until I have discovered my passion in the medical field. From this moment, I decided to pursue my pre-medical degree and become a doctor. In my culture, females have less educational privileges than males; women are more likely to embrace themselves in the household where they take care of their husbands and children. However, for me, the United States was an opportunity to start the profession that I have always dreamt to accomplish. But still, becoming a doctor was not the appropriate choice. Not until Later, I have realized how much I appreciate my cultural values; I want to have a family and raise my children. Today, I am still in the health profession studying to become an SLP. In year or so, I will have a family and a job. My advice that I would have given myself is not just benefit from a great educational experience, but also keeps in mind the priorities that I have been raised on.

Well if i could go back and do it all over again I would have tried to involve myself in more activities, be more focus when it comes to getting things done early and network myself around all positive people. Experience has thought me to b sure about my goals before I jump into something that Im not sure about. And also knowing what I know now, I would have a job to decrease the amount of student loans I currently have now.

I would tell myself that it is going to be a hard road ahead, and to get myself together and study, not to slack off. I would tell myself to be responsible, and not to squander money and time that could be used for so much more, like good grades and savings. I would explain that even though it feels aweful, living far away from home, it is a life lesson i need to learn, to be on my own, and become a responsible adult. I would tell myself that I can do it.

I like this question because my brother is a sophmore and I feel when I talk with him I go back in time. I tell him to do your best in school. Having fun with your friends should not cost you a lower grade. I tell him to take as many advanced classes as possible, saving you time and money. I tell him when he gets to college he will love the freedom and opportunity but he won't get the chance to experience any of it if he doesn't get into a college. I tell him to enjoy high school and the support you get because when you go to college you are on your own. And because I know from expeeriences my friends have encountered, I tell him to always be smart, safe and follow the rules of the United States of America. With good choices I have been able to live my dream of college life.

I would advise myself not to be afraid of making the transition to college. I would also advise not to get caught up in other things out side of school.. Try to get a part time job instead of a full time job and concentrate on getting started rather than wait a year after high school graduation. Continue to stay focused on your education and don't let anyone derail your goals.

Really, the only think I would say is, "Stop questioning yourself and listening to what other people have to say rather than what you have to say. It's your life to live and make mistakes, don't let others choose which mistakes you'll make, get out there and figure them out on your own."