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I would advise myself on the life a college student has. I would tell myself to never let anyone tell you want you can and can not do, becuase you will do it and I am living proof. I would also tell myself that not marrying my high school bofriend was the right chose.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. Once time goes on you realize the things that seemed so important in high school really will not matter in the future. Whether you dated the football captain, had a large group of friends or had something to do on a friday night are not what is important in life. Those people will come and go, as I have witnessed personally. The people you think are your best friends may not always stay with you. In college you grow and change and become the person you truly are, and sometimes those people don't fit into that mold anymore. Also, I would tell myself not to choose a college based on how many people you know are going there. You will meet tons of new and interesting people once you get there and your high school friends will as well. Maybe you will all stay friends, but maybe you wont. So pick a school based on whether you feel at home there, not if your friends do.

Don't get distracted and study harder.

I would tell my self to take more AP classes becasue they are useful because you can obtain college credit, and also they give you valuable information needed in college. Also, I would tell myself to work harder at getting scholarships because college isn't cheap.

My transition was pretty smooth and easy. The thing that I have learned over the past 3 years is how fast the time goes by. I would try to spend less time in the library and more time experiencing college life.

The advice would probably be to make up my mind on a career, focus on that path and not keep switching. If that were done, I am sure I would not still be trying to earn a Bachelors at my age. As in anything, the earlier decisions are made, the more time there will be to have the tasks accomplished. As a matter of fact it will allow for greater accomplishments.

I took a year off between high-school and college, I would have told myself to take that time beacuse it was useful in my transition. I was able to learn how to take care of myself, manage my money and time. I also took a 3 year break between my AA and BS, if I could go back, I would tell myself NOT to take that time off. Because I will be 27 when I graduate, I feel behind. I will be almost 30 when I receive my MA. I do feel that taking time off of school is useful, dedication is also required when earning any post secondary degree.

Fully embrace the journey you are about to embark on. There will be many opportunities that will motivate and inspire you. This will be a journey where you will discover yourself. You will work hard and be rewarded immeasurably for your efforts. You will meet many new people who will enrich your life. Allow all of this to happen. Don't be anxious. You will be surrounded by many other students who are going through the same thing as well as students who have gone through it and are willing to help you. Remember, college is your reward for your efforts now and is your chance for the future that you were dreaming of. Keep up the great work, stay focused, and remember to have fun too. There is excitement and adventure ahead.

Knowing what I know today I would tell myself in high school that life is easy and school is too. All you have to do is 'get r dun.' For example if you know a book report is due read the book, complete the report and turn it in early. This will allow you the benefit of using the teacher's assistance to tweak your report and get a better grade. The rule is simple ?don?t leave for tomorrow what you can do today.? If we all followed those words of wisdom our lives would be easier and more complete.

If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to rush into college simply because I felt pressure to do so from my family. Given my current level of intuition, I hope that I would be able to look at my past self and recognize that I was too burned out and an unstable to enter college, earn good grades and enjoy the experience. I would say to myself, "Derek, it's okay to take a step back and evaluate your life. You don't have to rush into college THIS semester if you are feeling overwhelmed or need to take some time off. It will still be there when you are ready and, believe me, you will enjoy the experience much more if you enter with a clear mind and keen focus on your future goals." Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and I did end up rushing into college, albeit for two hours, and dropped out. However, after twelve years, I re-enrolled at community college, cleaned up my transcript, and am now a happy college junior at UCF ? with a 4.0 to boot!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to get involved, to continue to strive for the best grades possible and to really research my university options. I think that it is extremely important to get involved when attending a university. Not only does it allow you to make new friends, but it helps you grow and discover the person you want to be. It opens the door for networking and allows for the opportunity to try new things. I also think its important to continue to achieve good grades. Most kids tend to slack off during their senior year of high school and don?t realize their setting the path into their academic future. Research is also key. I would tell myself to research every aspect of the universities I apply for. Compare tuition rates, decide if I want to live on or off campus. Take note on what each campus offers its students. Find out what students do for leisure and compare to your personal style. What you experience while at the university you choose will last forever so make sure its everything you desire.

I would tell myself to get involved, travel abroad, and go to every football game I could to show school spirit.

I would definitely tell myself to use my time wisely. Time management is everything in college. A college student has many activities to fill his day with, but the most important and the main reason why he is in college is to learn--his academics. Schoolwork is a priority.

I would tell myself to join various clubs and be more actively involved in school. College life has a big emphasis on joining clubs and/or organizations to keep students occupied in a healthy, positive manner. It also helps a student build a good resume for potential employers. Another piece of advice that I would give myself would be to apply for scholarships earlier because college is expensive.

Looking back now I can still feel the joy and excitement I felt rushing through me the last few weeks of senior year. There were no limits holding me back and I thought I was more than ready to enter the anticipated collegiate life my friends and I had spent the last year ranting about. If I had the chance to slow down that enthusiastic girl with no fear of what was to come I would sit her (myself) down on the last night before the big departure and tell her a few things that I wish I would have heard that night. I would say ?Blair, things are going to get tough and then they will get tougher but in order to make it through never allow yourself to give up. High school was a walk on easy street and now you will learn what life is really about so stay strong, keep your head up, and don?t sweat the small stuff.? I?ve heard these clich?s time and time again but I think if I could have heard them one last time that night it would have been the best time of all.

I feel I would go back and tell myself to go to a community college first. So many friends of mine went straight to a university and got caught up in the party atmosphere they neglected their classes. Some of them had failed and needed to retake courses and some of them barely passed because their priorities were mixed up. Most students at a community college are there because they want to be there, not because they had to and can sometimes have an older student atmosphere. It is an easier transition from high school because you don?t have students living on campus, fraternities, sororities, et cetera that pressure you to be involved. It is simply students getting their education. The professors are strict like university professors, so when you do get to the university you understand the way most professors work and what you need to do to get the best grade you can. You will also learn how to manage time properly, so it won?t be a hard transition into a university. You will then be able to participate in school activities and manage your studies more efficiently.

As a high school Senior back in 1986 I was already enrolled in a junior college on full scholarship. I graduated from this college with an AA in Mass Communications and had been accepted to University of Florida and Rollins College. I chose to attend UF the following Spring. I was awarded a Pell Grant and a Florida Students Assistants Grant and had a full ride to finish my Junior & Senior years, but I was engaged and never finished. In hide sight, I wish I had gone off to school and had the experience of living on campus and possibly joining a Sorority. I wish I had finished what I began...I did not. I went on to a career in Retail Management and after over 20 years I was laid off. That time has given me the drive to go back to school and change my degree to Psychology/Criminal Justice and I am looking forward to going back and studying in a field that is intriguing and will ultimately be very rewarding and challenging. I believe in finishing what you start. I am excited to have this opportunity after all this time.

Don't go to any house warming parties with alcohol and don't stop going to the gym.

If I could go back in time to speak to my high school senior self, I would have a few tips and words of advice. First, I would definitely tell my senior high self to apply for as many scholarships as possible. The expense of college is staggering. Not only do you have to pay for tuition, housing and books, you also have to pay for groceries, laundry, going out to eat and other miscellaneous expenses. The bill can realy add up. Second, I would tell my senior self to really enjoy the last semester of high school. Next year, you won't be able to see your friends every day. So try to enjoy the time you do have with your high school friends. Third, and most important, I would tell my senior self that yes, college will be different and challenging, but it will also be exciting. Yes, you will miss your family, but your new friends and roommates will be there for you. Yes, you might change, but you will also grow and become a mature adult, ready to face anything.

To apply to better universities and to pursue a makor i know that will excel in.