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I would tell myself to take as many college credit classes as I can, especially in the math area. My major of Civil Engineering takes a lot of math experience and starts you out at calculus and you are behind if you have to take any other math classes before that. I had to go through Trigonometry so I would tell myself to get that out of the way while still in High School while its free then I wouldn't have to do it at a University. I would also tell my self to take as many college credit courses as possible just for some experience so I would know somewhat of how these type of classes are ran. Over my first summer when I was not familiar with the teaching style and methods, I received a bad letter grade. I would want to go back and tell myself to gain experience at the college level just to get familiar with the format. Overall I would gain some "know how", cheaper classes (maybe a bit simpler), higher level courses on my math area, and some grades going into college if I was able to give myself some advice.

I would tell myself not to get so involved in friends and make sure that you stay away from the alcohol. Your main focus should be to pass all your classes and excel in everything that you do. It will be worth it in the long run, so make sure that you work hard.

If I had to go back as a high school senior and give myself advice, I would tell myself to not panic and worry about what college would be best for me and my future because I had made the right decision from the beginning. I applied to 8 schools, got accepted to all of them and visited every school before I made my decision. The University of Central Florida from the beginning has provided me with the best opportunity for me to learn and apply my skills to the real world. As a senior in high school these were the main issues that i was worried about and now looking back I thankfully had nothing to worry about. So if I had to give myself any advice at all ist would be to keep doing what im doing and not worry about the future, strive for the best and expect nothing less.

I would tell myself that college is not a piece of cake. It takes plenty of hard work to succeed. This means i would work a lot harder in high school so that my college work would be less stressful. I would also tell myself that procrastination is the worst possible thing to do. Its worth it to sit down a couple days before something is due and get it done before the stress begins to affect you. Another piece of key information is to not take your freshman year of college lightly. Your freshman year is just as important as any year in college. The most impotant piece of advice i would give myself is to have fun in college because its a once in a lifetime experience and it will never be forgotten.

I would save more money from my job, spend more time with my friends before they leave. I would certainly spend more time with my family, especially since I do not get to see them very often. I would have went to the beach with my friends instead of blowing them off for two more extra hours of sleep.

Stop caring about everyone else more than yourself. You're going to college because you've worked hard, you deserve it, and dont get caught up in anyone else's drama.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to keep my head up and stay focused. College requires dedication and responsibility to achieve the goals I have set forth. I would want to prepare myself for the distractions that can occur in college and also tell myself that it's alright to have fun. The most important part of making a successful transition between high school and college is to maintain a a healthy balance between school, work, and social activities. Though the experience can be overwhelming, I would tell myself that my mature attitude and ability will help me and to lean on friends and family if I ever feel I am struggling. In addition, I would tell myself to be proud of what I have already accomplished as the first member of my family to attend college and to always strive to do my best.

Work harder towards your goals. Don't let others get in the way of acheiving those goals... No matter what. Pay more attention and don't slack. Don't procrastinate. Be all you can be.

Make sure this is what you really want to do. The choice you make today can affect you future. Understand the consequences of you decision. Ask for advice as much as you can but You make the last call. Learn as much as you can before you make that choice.What ever your choice is...enjoy the process. If College is not for you, then pursue other means such as a Technical or Trade College.

Well, I suppose I would give her a hug and say, "life is so beautiful - everything will be okay". Unfortunately, as to words of advise for transitioning to college - I consider myself to be somewhat of an atypical college student, as I took a several year hiatus to work full time, do some soul-searching, and figure out what career path to pursue . Thankfully, I accomplished all these goals, I'm currently a wonderful student, and not a moment passes that I don't know how lucky I am for it to be my full time job to get an education. However, I don't believe any of these things could have happened if the well-balanced, insightful, happy me of today, could speak with the mixed up, unhappy, teenage me, several years ago. Well, come to think of it, I knew it all back then, so nothing I could have said would have made a difference. Some people just have to learn the hard way - oh well, as long as we learn!

Definitely choose UCF! You'll be extremely happy, just study a little harder :P

PLay harder on that football Field

If I went back to high school when i was a senior, I would give myself a lot of advise. I would start off by saying college is very fun and entertaining but there are Consequences in every action you take. Also that you need to keep up with your grades they are more important then your social life i wolud know. I put mine before homework and thats how i ended up dropping out of college. I am now going back to school so i can do it the right way by doing my homework and going to class. I am telling you this now because i had no one to tell me this when i was in high school. the most important thing to remember is to make sure you are ready to go do not jump in if you are not ready. Now do not wait to long but enjoy your summer and then start and start the career and make your dream come true. That is what I plan on doing when i go back. College is a great experience only if you keep up with your grades and do not get behind . Enjoy college life.

Life is such an amazing adventure. I believe that if I was to change a few things about my transition fron high school to college I would maximize my study time and decrease a little bit of my work load. Being in college and having a job is really tough. Balencing homework , exams, and maintaining a social life requires a lot of disipline. When you focus on your goals and try to acheive them you will make them. I am a firm believe now tha you can do anything you put your mind to. I had a professor that once told me I can't get an A in his course. His words sent me into a complete studying mode. I got an A in his class and the professor was astonished. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to study hard and go hard!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not as easy as high school. I would say to make sure that you put in the work that is necessary and do not procrastinate. Also, I would tell myself to make sure to save money because college can get expensive.

I would tell myself that I made the right choice in taking Calc 2, 3 and Differential Equations along with 5 AP courses and 2 other college courses during my senior year because it forced me to develop a good work ethic. I would tell myself how it is paying off now because I know how to balance my schoolwork with hanging out with friends and having a good time and I will end up graduating a whole year early because of the hard work I put in my senior year of high school. I would also tell myself that my AP teachers thoroughly prepared me for the difficulty of work that I would encounter in college and that I would be successful because I have always had the drive and desire to succeed in life.

If I could give myself any advice going back to my senior year in high school, I would say to take more A.P. courses so that I could have that much more of an advantage against other college students. Another piece of advice that I would give myself would be to save as much money from my paychecks as possible so that when I go into college I could continue to save and have a much stronger financial foundation when college is over to repay debts. Furthermore, I would also make a conscious effort to be more on top of my grades and focus more on reading material more thoroughly so that I could perform at a higher level on my coursework. Last, but not least, I would say to keep your eye on the prize. Shoot for the stars and know that if you have goals, dreams, and aspirations, they will come true if you have the mental focus to carry them out and never give up.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would most deffinately tell myself to keep up all of the hardwork even when at times it may seem as if at times its pointless. The extra work, towards the end of the year especially, will pay large dividines in the amount of scholarship money you recieve and how many credit hours you will recieve for the IB tests you have studied so hard for. More importantly though, I would think that it'd behove me to spend as much time as I can with my friends and family or at least know not to take their love and company for granted. I'd tell myself this because I now know that a lot of things will change drastically over such a short period of time and doing this would make the transition much easier.

If I could give advice to my past high school senior self, I think he would learn much from the current me. One of the most important thing I would stress to my past self is the importance of getting involved on campus. Here at UCF there are so many organization, and clubs that there is never a dull moment. However, if you never attend any of the functions that these clubs organize, college will be anything but exciting. You're supposed to go to college to learn, not just about math, and english, but about yourself as a person. You are supposed to grow and a good way of doing that is by being involved, and meeting new people. So if my high school self asked me what they should do at college, I would tell them to join every club, and organization, and just get involved as much as they can.

Go ahead and do sorority rush, it isn't as stereotypical as it seems. Grab every opportunity that comes to you. Don't be scared to go into this big, scary, new world. Everything is about to blow your mind with excitement and you will be experiencing things that you will look back on and remember as the best times of your life. Choose the major you really want. If you really want the college experience, do everything imaginable that you want to achieve. Leave the past back home, it will let you have a better time while you're trying to experience new things with a clear mind. Make plenty of new friends because they'll turn into your future roomates. It's okay to soul search in college and find out who you are and what you want to be as time progresses so you don't need to make up your mind right now. Get ready to get serious because high school didn't prepare you for this. Most importantly, follow your heart. As long as you do what feels right to you and your values, you will be the happiest you've ever been.