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I would tell myself to start taking school seriously. I would ask myself to take a look at what I want to do with my future. I would tell myself to strive to the best of my ability and to take harder classes. I would tell myself to learn how to study and manage time and money now. I would tell myself not to listen to other people about the way I should be. Most importantly I would let myself know that everything will work out as long as I stay dedicated.

I would say that don't worry what other people tell you about a school. Make a decision for yourself and your needs. Don't let others influence your decision. I am happy with the choice I made and glad I didn't listen to others opinions.

Going back in time and talking to myself in high school as a senior is always something i wish i could do. At the time i was just turning 18 years of age, meaning i could get a low limit credit card; which i found out later on this was the first personal financial mistake i ever made. I would lead myself to not get into any debt, knowing all the debt i was going to have to be forced to take in college. As well as my senior year i would probably take myself back a little earlier, maybe sophomore year, and tell myself that working hard in high school was very important for later on in life. At the time i did not understand how high school would pay off, but now in college i understand my opportunities would have been a lot bigger if i had done better, as well as the knowledge i would have attained from high school to have a strong backbone of information for my college level classes.

If I could go back and take the position as my old guidance counselor, definitely I would stress the importance of selecting a university with a surrounding city that I would feel comfortable living. After all, I have to live there for four years. I'd also ask myself what is most important to me when defining myself and my identity. With that I would advise I choose an environment that accomodates me most in that manner. Furthermore, I'd make sure to suggest volunteering as well as getting to know the faculty and staff involved in my major. Lastly I would strongly suggest searching for internships from the first year of college entry.

Buckle down and work hard especially your freshman year! Just one mess up can take you all four years to get back on track and can also leave you with no/very little financial aid!

I would tell myself to plan ahead and stop expecting life to "work itself out." If you don't think ahead--consider what your heart truly desires, what is feasible, what is profitable, and what is favorable to your future--then you'll find that things may not work out like you'd want. Perhaps they will work out for the best, but you can't be sure! And to be sure you need to take the initiative; look into the schools you interested in--even vaguely interested in--and look into them with great detail; use all resources at your disposal; weigh every pro and con possible. Don't be afraid to consider the little things like where the school is located, what the campus looks like, or who might also be attending the school, but do not let any of these be deciding factors in your decision making. Let the academics, the activities, the potential networking, and the reality (of tuition and such) be what truly drives you to your decision. Put simply, consider everything you can ahead of time, and don't be slack about it; plan ahead as best you can.

Don't spend all of your money on fast food. Use your time wisely. If you are going to go to this out-of-state school, live with your family members instead of expensive off-campus housing. Be involved in any club or group that sparks your interest. Try out for the dance team.

I would tell myself to study in the library every day and treat school like a 9-5 job. You constantly need to be reading information and practicing what you learned in order to be successful. Also, I would tell myself to act your age and learn how to take critizisms. People are only trying to help you be a better person and you need to learn how to change yourself. Be nice toyour mom on the phone. Don't ever eat Great China!!! ( The closed for health Reasons : ( )

If I could go back into time and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would have some simple but honest and hard truth to tell myself. I would first off tell myself that anything my parents said would happen, most likely did. They still do know best. I would tell myself to stop spending my loan money like there is no tomorrow, because when it runs out, you just have to try and take out more debt. Apply for as many scholarships as possible, because you may never know what may end up happening. If I could go back and tell myself college wasn?t, and isn?t anything like high school, I would be a better college student today because of it. Learning and going through hardships only helps you grow in life, but listening to your parents and to the advice of those around you can help you make better informed decisions and protect the longevity of your college career.

The advice I would give my high school senior self would be to make sure all of your AP scores were transferred over, switch to another dorm because sometimes the first roomate you get could be a completely different person than you are, always be wary of the roads because many people cannot be trusted behind the wheel. Also, always keep your keys, phone, and ID with you because the unexpected could happen and you might need to call someone or show ID in an emergency, make sure to get your roomate(s)'s phone numbers, and keep checking email and mailboxes for updated news on a class and other topics such as financial aid status, any suspicious activity going on that the police email students to be wary. Also, make sure to learn from your mistakes and expect to get a lower GPA and grades in classes, and always ask yourself why you are here: to get an education for a lifelong career.

My experience was delightful.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would tell myself... well, two hundred words wouldn't accomodate all i would say. I guess the best and shortest advise that i could give myself would be that college is tough but with motivation, hard work, and at least eight hours of sleep a night should do the trick. Realize that what we do in those short years of college affects how we will live the rest of our lives; therefore, make the most out of it by studying, joining clubs, and applying for scholorships to help through the journey. Never procrastinate to avoid stress and to make college life much easier. My biggest advise would be to just enjoy being young and in college cause it is a short-lived experience that many people don't get to experience. I would wish myself the best and would feel very blessed that I was allowed to talk to my past self before I entered college.

Approach college with an open mind- it's a great experience full of tons of new opportunities & responsibilites. Don't be afraid to open yourself up to meeting new people & joining clubs. Don't feel overwhelmed with classes- make some time to do something you enjoy every single day.

I would tell myself that college life is going to be fun but it will not be easy. I would instruct my past-self to go ask my mom to teach me how to cook in order to save money. Also I would tell myself to buckle down and study more often than I think I should because classes get alot tougher as the semester goes on. Another thing I should tell myself is that I should cherish the time left with my family because I will surely miss them and the support they gave me while I lived at home. Overall the transition was not very hard for me so I believe I could be even more successful with just that bit of advice.

I would advise myself to prepare early for exams and not procrastinate. It is easy to become distracted at a large university with many entertaining events and activities happening all around you, but you have to force yourself to study sometimes. However, do not solely focus on studying. You must find a healthy balance between studying and free time in order to stay psychologically focused. If you become too focused on either extreme of studying or partying your grades and overall happiness will likely decline.

If I could go back, I would tell myself to take more than four classes a semester when I wasn't working. It would have been wiser for me to keep a full schedule as I did in highschool. I would also tell myself to explore classes other than what was required because knowledge of other subjects would be beneficial in times to come. Finally, above all else, have fun because life is too short.

I would pay closer attention in some of my classes because I have taken classes where some of the material is something I learned in high school, but had just forgotten.

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. I can't stress enough how applying to scholarships very early on realy is. Make a plan even if you change it as you go, start by mapping out the next four years of college even if you have no idea what is going to happen. Go online research, or ask friends and family how college is really like. Start perfecting studying and listening skills while you're still in highschool. Most importantly never give up, you have big dreams so you have no time to waste get started.

Learn how to study!

Work hard at everything you do. Get the best grades possible, the highest scores possible, and highest GPA possible. College is no joke, you will always regret not working as hard, so do the best you can. ENJOY the time you have with friends and family. College will drain away your social life, so appreciate the time you have with loved ones.