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Since I am older than most students I would tell myself to pass the classes that I was in and get the education back then. Like most younger adults when I went away to college I did not know what to do. I was away from home on this big campus and alone. I did not realize what was at stake until it was to late. Now I am almost finish with my education and I really appreciate my education in a program that will benefit me as a person.

College is not as easy as people painted it. Start thinking about all your options, and search for the carrier that in your best interest. The earlier you start the transition to college, the smoother it will go through. Look for information about financial aid, and what you need to qualify. Remember that college is not like in the movie ?party all the time?. You need to concentrate in what are your goals, and don?t matter what happens, don?t forget that if you really want it you can make it there.

The best advice I could give myself is pre-planning. I wish I could go back and think more towards the future and what needs to be done to complete my Bachlor's degree in only four years. I would definatly tell myself to work on my studies more instead of everything else. Pre-planning is the key to sucess and the path to stay on track with school.

Well, my story is different. I was not a high school senior. I dropped out halfway through my junior year. The advice I would give myself to stay in school and keep on going until I graduated college. But, being 43 and experiencing life as I have I probably wouldn't change the way I did things as I have grown tremendously through life experiences and am now attending college and am loving every minute of it. I don't know if I would have succeeded in college had I attended after high school.

Number one be prepared to be on your own! I adjusted to being on my own very well and thats the best advice i could give you and also to just be mature and know that your growing up and will have to make almost all decisions on your own. You don't want to feel lonely when moving away from home so i advise you take up something extracurricular immediately! Whether it be a Greek organizations, or sports club something because it is imperative that you meet knew people and make new friends quickly.

In high school I was a very shy individual who was scared to go to a University right out of highschool; instead I went to a community college. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not be so shy and take a leap. The University of Central Florida is a very warm welcoming community and there is no reason to be shy.

I have learned the hard way of the importance of good study habits and finding a necessary balance between fun and work. It is important to keep in mind that you may have to work hard everyday for school but you need to take time for yourself as well.

I would tell myself to get more involved in school and to not take things for granted. School is more than just academics and rushing through. It is a place to make long-lasting relationships, and it is those relationships (with fellow students, teachers, and staff) that will, in turn, help drive you to finish school. School is as much a place to learn as it is a place to grow. The time you spend in college is fundamental to the learning process, not just because of the book knowledge you gain, but also because of the social connections you foster. In the end, I would tell myself to enjoy school and not try to rush through it as just another task to get done as quickly as possible. If I had taken my advice, I probably would have finished the first time through.

First and foremost, "don't sweat the small stuff," would be the most important piece of advice. There is a bigger, brighter world outside the walls of highschool, that provides immense opportunities. There will be obstacles, such as not getting into your first college of choice. However, things have a way of working out for the best. There was a reason for going to UCF instead of your first choice, and that was to be closer to family during a very somber and grief-stricken time. College will teach you that life may not always go your way. You might have to struggle to pay bills and tuition. But college also provides you with the goals and motivation to overcome small obstacles and continue to look at the bigger picture. This includes you and a happy, more fullfilling life, because of your college experience.

I would tell myself to prepare for the real world and to actually work harder my senior year. I regret not taking any AP classes or dual enrolling at the community college. I feel like if I had done those things, I would have been mentally & emotionally prepared for college life and the heavier work load that caught me by surprise. I would also tell myself not to get too caught up with my social life and to focus more on school because my social life will always be there. Going to a major university like UCF has really made me change for the bad and the good and I wish that I had been better prepared for the college life. I would have made more trips out to UCF and would have told myself to make a better effort in getting involved with the many organizations UCF had. Right now I feel so far behind and that if I had just prepared myself better and not had been so care free my senior year, things wouldn't be as hard as they seem now. One major thing college taught me was to keep your head up no matter what.

Going through a Community college I should have known to take classes that transfered. I ended up taking classes that did not which wasted time and money.

In high school I was very overwhelmed with the thought of going to college. I had so much stress built up trying to decide a major, picking my first classes, and moving out of my house. I would go back and tell myself that the college experience is going to be enjoyable and to calm down. I'd say that moving out would be one of the best things for me and that it is going to make me more motivated and have good responsibility. As for deciding my major, I would tell myself that I don't have to decide right away. There is a great percentage of students that are also undeclared and even more that change their major. Also, classes may be harder at first but don't stress about getting a 4.0 but just try your hardest. Think positively about college it will make things so much easier and you will enjoy it. Join clubs or teams that you enjoy and go to events that interest you, this will allow you to meet many people and those friends can benefit your college experience. Most importantly have fun.

Life as a college student is a dream that dances in my head, in my heart, and in my spirit as I contemplate this potential journey of my new destiny. I listen to that little voice inside of me that lets me know that I have the power to reach goals that I never could have possibly imagined for my life; all by just one simple choice. I decide to let my heart win and go with my instinct of making a choice that will make me who I will ultimately become in life. I see my family and friends elated and preparing me mentally for this new journey. My advice that I give myself, is to make the best out of my strengths and dig deep in my mind to think about my strengths, my passions, and what would really make my family proud of me. I decide that the best decision for me is to make a list of the pro's and cons of majors that I may actually enjoy as a career path. I narrow the decision to one choice. I follow that dream that I know deep down inside will one day be a reality.

I would tell myself to focus, study, get good grades and figure things out NOW rather than have fun your senior year only to have spent the best years of life struggling only to return in your late 20's as a non-traditional student working full-time and going to school full-time in order to make up for all of the time you've lost and struggle to make ends meet and find ways to pay for tuition. Basically, I would have told myself that I was 17 and not 25...to wait til i'm 25 to BE 25 so that when I actually AM 25, I wouldn't have to go back and do the things that I should have done when I was 17. This is my only regret and it is a very big one. I would give anything to go back knowing what I know now and do things all over again the right way.

The choices you make today will affect the rest of your academic life. Make sure you make the grades in order to ensure that you align yourself to the career path of your choice. Everyday counts and every decision is vital. Stick to it, you will get through it.

Know what career path to chose, because it will be something you will be doing to keep food in your belly and a roof over your head without any worry.

If i could go back to being a high school senior and talk to myself knowing what i know now i think i would have taken more time to look for scholarships and financial aid because of what i have been through being that last minute i was switched to being considered an out of state student. I would also would of put more focus on my studying although i did well and i tried hard i believe that i could of put more time and effort into it and i would also advice myself to be more active around campus.

The advice I would give myself is to stay strong, keep my head in the books, and concentrate on finishing school. After I finish school, I will have the rest of my life to party and have fun. After all, the fun is not going anywhere. I will always be able to have fun , take vacations, and travel the world; especially when I get my degree and I'm making the money to do everything I would like to do.

If I could go back in time to "senior year me" I would have a couple things to warn myself about. I'd tell myself the freshman 15 really is true, and to watch out for it because it will sneak up on you whether you like it or not. I would also advise myself that taking a 7:30 a.m. class in your first semester in college is going to be more difficult than you think, but to stick with it. I would tell myself to appreciate the value of a dollar and not waste my money on things I don't need. I would say that things like coupons and bicycles are cool again and if a club is giving out free food, join it. I'd say that going to every football game is a must and that I will meet my best friends when I join the sorority Alpha Delta Pi. The main advice I would give myself is to not worry and that I am going to do great in college. I would tell myself not to be scared to meet new people and make the most out of my college experience.

The advice that I would give to myself is to stay focused and remember what you are going to school for and that is to learn skills that will help you be successful in the workplace. Theres no time to waste by slacking off and I should try my hardiest while in school because alot of people dont get the opportunity to go to college so I shouldnt take that for granted. I would also tell myself to be open to meeting new people and trying different things such as joining different clubs because that would make the transition alot more smoother. All in all I would tell myself to enjoy college and get the most out of it because after that its off to the real world!