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Self stay away from the bad habits that may come your way... Stay focused on your main goal OBTAINING YOUR DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Don't let men use and abuse you. Its up to you t succeed no one is going to hold your hand and do it for you. Don't let anything distract you such as drinking, night clubs, and MEN. All of those things can wait, if you don't stay focused there is a possibility that you will end up in a very bad situation, you may end up a single mother with 2 kids working full time and trying to complete your degree, doing homework with 2 children running around you can be very hard. Focus on getting and keeping your GPA as high as possible so you can get the best scholarships availible so you won't have to take you any loans. Lastly FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS! Don't get side tracked on things that may look good, while it may be fun now it most likely won't benifit you later.

Be confident. You are so much more than what you think you are. College is scary, intimidating and full of unknowns, but the best part is it is your first chance to be free and independent. It is your time to shine and find out who you are and what you are like without the comfort of home. Do not start college while you are still in a high school relationship. Generally you experience your first love in high school and that feeling is priceless, but you should be completely free to try anything and everything new when you start college. If you are meant to be it will happen, but you should not be tied down when you start college. It is your time to be free and meet new people with new ideas and theories on all kinds of topics. In my opinion, one of the biggest issues kids have when first starting college is a lack of confidence: thinking you are not good enough or maybe you will not be able to finish. It is all mental, if you put forth the effort and have the confidence you will succeed!

Take everything given to you as a grain of salt. Trust yourself. Play hard, work harder. Be frugal. Make friends, network. Read. Write. Imagine. Call your parents every month. Go to class. Take notes in class, then study them. Buy a bike. Lock your bike. Find something you really like, and don't give up on it. Understand that there is a time and a place for everything. Think then talk. Be prepared to make mistakes, so that you can learn from them. Stay organized. Introduce yourself. Eat healthy. Excercise regularly. Take care of your body and mind. Stay positive. Participate. Look for a job. Stay focused on what matters most.

I would have told myself that college life is great. As a senior, I was debating whether or not to leave home for college. There is so much freedom when I left home and it is truly a life changing experience. It is going to be difficult for some but I was going to do fine.

Senior year rushed by with a flurry of tests and anticipation. College was right around the bend and many new and exciting oppurtunities were awaiting. There are some tips and advice I would have given myself had I known what I do now about college life, though. For a start, I would advise myself on taking AP/AICE Biology. Going back in time I would teach my younger version the importance of studying and effective methods to. In high school homework was hardly mandatory or even necessary, yet here at college it truly is the diffference between an A and a B. Organization would be a key concept; I have learned much about how to organize my own self without the aid of others. I would have also like to have known that balancing school and work is not as easy and that big city movie theaters do not allow you any time to complete homework assignments on the clock. It would have been comforting to hear that moving away is a harder transition then what I imagined and that even though I will miss friends and family I will be presented many oppurtunities for happiness and success.

Please listen to your parents, teachers and counselors. They actually provide useful advice on college issues. Apply like crazy for scholarships, because Bright Futures only goes so far (books, housing and meal plans still need to be paid for!). Being more aggressive while job hunting is something you need to work on; the job situation on campus is extremely competitive (and again, money is always needed when you're a college kid). As for your classes, work on your study habits. Your college classes are more demanding than most of the high school courses you have taken. And try to join more clubs once you get to college, you will enjoy yourself more!

College is a difficult transition for everyone. Whether you are staying in the same area you grew up in, or traveling across the country to experience something new, it is scary. The two pieces of advice I would take to heart are to get involved, but keep school first. I decided to take the latter of the options when I moved from Arizona to Florida for my college education. Getting involved in any club or organization will automatically give you a number or connections. Although it is difficult to be alone in a new city, we as humans are social and need people in our lives to be happy. As soon as you begin school get involved in as many different activities as possible; it will make the transition that much easier for you. However, as much fun as it is to surround your life with fun activities and new friends, you came to school for one and only reason. That reason is to get an education. To succeed in life you need a solid education, no matter what dream you are constantly chasing after. You need to remember college is here to secure your future, above all other things.

I would have given myself the advice of striving for the best. Every minute in high school counts. I would have reminded myself not to take things for granted at school. Keeping a very high GPA and doing whatever I needed to be on top is key in recieving scholarships and getting into the top schools. You have to aim for the best to succeed in life. You can't succeed in life without suffering. My education is the best thing I have and will earn throughout the years. It will help shape my future.

What i will tell myself back in highschool is to get a job. Knowing first hand that it is harder to come by one, even if for part time, now than it was back then. The next thing would be to make sure that you study, and study hard, because the teachers, even if they're nice and willing to help, can only help so far; you need to be able to do the work and retain it to the best of your abilities. I would also say to never goof around, it only messes you up in the future.

Take your first semester seriously because your GPA starts IMMEDIATELY. See an advisor as soon as you can to work out your academic career because working through all the classes you need to take is a bit overwhelming. Don't go into college with the idea that you know exactly what you want to do with your life, because a semester in you can completely change your mind, and that's okay. Spend your first semester or two completely concentrating on your studies, because your study habits are going to set the tone for the rest of your time in college. Bad time management is a really tough habit to break. Get involved with an extra-curricular activity that interests you: you'll make friends, work hard and have networking opportunities. College isn't really worth it without the extra-curricular activities; that's how you get experience in the real world and where you'll make the friends and meet the people who will really help you get where you want to go in college and after college.

Study harder! Hanging out with friends is important but don't risk failing a test just so you can go to Steak and Shake. Also, involment in drama is great but do not let it consume your life! Focus on grade and passing the AP test. Oh, and pick a different topic for the Shakespeare essay in English. Everyone is going to talk about Iago! Good luck!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself to not spend any of my money unless it was required for something important. I have to admit that I had spent almost all of my money carelessly. I thought that I could spend as much money as I could because I had made so much from working. My whole family had warned and encouraged me to save my money and prepare to spend my it wisely. I wish I had listened to my family regarding money because they had told me that I had to help paying for school. Because I had disregarded their warnings, I had spent almost all of the money I had worked for on things that were insignificant and now my parents are paying for everything this semester. They will have three other children in college and three more on the way plus me and I wish I hadn't brought this extra burden on them. So if I could go back in time, I would tell myself to save all of the money I had worked for and use it wisely.

I would tell myself to be more careful with how I spend my money. I would do a better job at saving money, because eventhough the University of Central Florida is a nice school, I believe many of the textbooks are overpriced and leave a huge dent in student's pockets.

In high school, I saw going to college as a back-up plan incase my idea of becoming a famous musician did not work out. I worked hard in the music business and even gained some underground popularity, but not enough to pay the bills or have a stable income. Getting closer to the end of my college career, I realize that because of my view on what college was for when I was in high school, I wasn?t very picky about where I went to school. Looking back, I wish that I had insight to know I was smart enough and tenacious enough to make it in a really competitive school but instead of going for it, I took what was most convenient for my music career. If I could, I would go back and tell myself that I could do both and not to sacrifice one for the other. I would tell myself that nothing is a sure thing, so work as hard as I can at both to give me the greatest chances of success in my future.

Saving money is key! Tuition, books, class materials, and living expenses are expensive! Finding a decent job, and juggling work with school is a strenuous task. Don't forget to take care of Yourself. Your mental workout should equate to that of Your physical workout. Don't hesitate to take challenging classes, but know Your limits. Strive for the 'A', but don't stress over the 'B'. Define Yourself not by Your grades, anyone can memorize, application of Your newly acquired knowledge is the real success. Never give up! There will be times when You're lonely, stressed out, and tired; You'll want to go home, don't! Embrace everything as a learning experience, especially the negative events. Take Your time! There's an overwhelming amount of knowlege waiting to be absorbed, learn as much as You can. After college You'll have to work, a lot, You won't have half as many opportunities to learn. Take it one day at a time, and don't set Your goals in stone. As You grow You'll alter them, and that's okay. The only guarantee You have is change, so enjoy today and worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.

I am a student who transferred to the University of Central Florida going into my sophomore year, so I would definitely have advice to give myself as a past high school senior. I would tell myself to make sure you plan visits to the colleges of choice and really look into the fine details of campus life. Choosing a college is a big deal, and should be one that you make for yourself. Allow advice from others, such as parents and friends, but do not let them control your decision. Luckily I was able to transfer and am much happier at UCF then where I originally started. All the research I should have done in high school about college I ended up having to do in my freshmen year, because of unhappiness. Also, another suggestion I would given myself would be to take full advantage of the Advanced Placement credits offered for free in high school. Although I came to college with a few AP credits, you really do not realize how much they are worth and help out until it is already too late.

College is so much more that just books, computers, money, and your carrear. Campus is the new world, where ones who are ready and willing to be taugh can survive. There are more to learn in University than the acedemics alone. To be successful note the following keys 1. Set rules 2. Manage Expenditures. 3. Network 4. Communicate Set rules - There are so much thing to do in college. So make a time table. Manage your time wisely. Save some time to study and party. Manage Expenditures - These days college cost you a lot. Keep track of your money. Check your bank statements. Know whats coming Estimate cost. Network - Make friends. Get in touch with fellow class mates and professors. Form study groups. Communicate - Express yourself. Dont hesitate. If some thing bothers you go and let them know. Good commucator is a vital skill.

There is always something one wishes to go back and do differently, I know I could have tried just a bit harder during my senior year of high school. Most of all though, if I could go back in time I would have told myself to relax and just be prepared. I would say not to be afraid to take risks, that way I could have learned a little bit sooner to step just a bit out of my comfort zone. It is more of a shock to do so when you're already in college. College is an intense experience, whether or not your headed towards a vigorous degree program. It is a time where one can embrace so many new experiences and achieve so many new things. You're not only discovering more about yourself but more about the world around you through the thousand of new people you will meet and the exciting information you'll recieve from everyone around you. It is an entirely genuine experience.

I would tell myself to try and get more leadership roles, work hard so that I can play hard, and follow my heart. Life is too short so you have to just go for it and do everything whole-heartedly. I would also tell myself not to be afraid to put myself out there, try new things, and just be myself.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, then there would be a few things that I would want to talk to myself about. Firstly I would tell myself to pay more attention and stop fooling around. By the end of high school, I was so fed up with school life that I started slacking off and letting my grades slip. But now in hindsight, I have learned there is more to life after high school then just getting out, and if I had worked harder I would have had an easier time now that I am in college. The only other thing I would have told myself is to sign up for more scholarships. It seems funny that the only reason that I did not sign up for many scholarships is the fact that I could not seem to sit down and write a simple essay. I have already lost many great opportunities because of my laziness and procrastination that I could just go back and slap myself. Never again will I let that happen. I want to stay in school, and I need your help to do so.