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I would tell myself to work harder, visit more colleges and not base my decision on sports, and apply for more scholarships and grants. I had no help and no idea about what to expect going into college, but now I do. College is expensive and you need all the help you can get. I would tell myself not to fly by my senior year and to take it as seriously as I had my other years. I would also tell myself to pick an affordable college I will like, not one based on if I get to play basketball or not. I can't settle on the first nice school I see either. I didn't know a lot about grants and sholarships either. I would tell myself to look into and find all the free money I can.

If time travel was possible and I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would say many things. First off I would tell myself to take more AP classes as they count for electives in college. This would lessen my credit hours per semester and make focusing on the more important classes easier. I would also tell myself to not slack off because college is all about working hard and getting to know all of the information in a class. Working harder in high school would have made the transition from high school to college a much easier process. I would also tell myself that college is going to be more like real life, living away from parents and figuring things out on your own, so figure out what are the best ways for me to study and get my work done now so when I go away to college I would be fully prepared. Even though I recieved over a 3.3 my first semester of college the most important thing I would tell myself would be to get study habits down, try harder and get ready for an extreme change into a college life.

One - have fun. You only go through high school once. Two - say high to those antisocial people in the hallway who are trying to fade into the woodwork and pull them back into the real world. Three - don't worry, those shirts you see every girl around you wearing will go out of fashion soon. Four - remember that school is about learning, not about homework. Five - get a job, college is expensive and the money isn't just going to magic itself into your bank account. Six - smile even when you don't feel like it, it's contagious. Seven - walk barefoot in that Oregon rain and smile Eight - this is the real one so listen up: stop being so closed to people. People are generally good but they can't will you to open up. Real friends want to know you at a deeper level so let them. Don't tell yourself think it's better to keep secrets, it's not. In college you will find wonderful people but if you keep this up you won't ever be able to truly connect to them. Allow yourself to relax, stop thinking so much, and just talk to people.

Remember to have fun and for your classes make sure to set up study times and dates to meet the teacher and find out what they want for the course. College will offer you lots of opportunities and you will make lots of friends but keep your head calm and build on those friendships, go out and party but make sure you finished the work you scheduled time for. This will allow you to have fun and get your work done. If you are struggling, ask for help the people here all want to see you succeed. Take time to explore who you are and do not be afraid to be yourself. College is a place where people are accepting of who you truly are and everyone is discovering themselves, it is not as judgemental as high school. Everyone is feeling the same way so don't hold back. Give it all you got and remember that Nothing Is Impossible. Love, Your Future Self.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i think that I would have some insight as to how to make the transition smoother. First off, I would tell myself to get involved as soon as possible. It would be most beneficial to take self interests and find other people or groups who share the same passions. Secondly, I would tell myself to be as outgoing as possible. In the beginning it can be awkward meeting a bunch of however, it is necessary to jump into conversations in order to make friends and new acquintances. Lastly, I would say go into this new chapter of life with an open mind. It is a new experience and it needs to be approached with the willingness to adventure into the unknown.

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first give myself a pat on the back. Starting out school with a strong work ethic and dedication to my studies really helped prepare me. If I hadn?t managed my own schedule and pushed myself to get things done, I never would have survived college. In college, there is no one standing over your shoulder, reprimanding you for watching TV instead of doing the essay that?s due the following day. Instead, you have to be your own boss. Next, I would encourage myself to do many different activities on campus. Being at a large college, it?s easy to feel lost. By participating in intramurals, clubs and an honors fraternity, I was able to meet others. The more involved you are, the more likely you are to recognize people on campus. When you know a limited number of people, you can go a whole day without seeing any of them on campus. But, by being more involved, you don?t feel as alone. It?s a great feeling to have your own small community where you?re well known and loved.

I would tell myself to stay focused on my academics. Read every required reading and complete every homework assignment. In college it is easy to fall behind in many of the classes. The professors are a lot more strict than high school teachers. Some professors pay more attention to the students whom make themselves known in out outside of the class. I would have also like to know that making a good professional friendship with the professors can help boost a grade. Also, preparation is a key once in college. You need to be mentally prepared to be on your own and completing all the tasks. Parents are no longer there to hold your hand, so independence during high school can benefit the transition to college life. A planner is every students best friend. Use a planner to help manage your time in and out of the classroom.

If i can go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I want to give a few advices that would make the college life better than what i experienced so far. First of all, i would say to not to get too much out of the grade. College classes are harder than high school classes. It's not about attending class and doing homework. You need to some extra study out of the class for every single subject. Although you study extra, it would stil be hard to get a good grade. So do not be depressed and get to much stress out of the grade. My second advice is that try to get involve in academic clubs as many as you can. Studying is important, however, getting involve in academic clubs are as important as getting a good grade. When you join the club, it is better idea to join the club that relate to you major. It will give you a lot of information in that field. Also you can talk to people who are on the same academic path with you . Lastly, be comfident and postive! It makes ur college life better!

Ditch the boyfriend! Having a relationship with someone who does not go to the same school causes too much drama. You're going to put many constraints on yourself and in the end it will mean nothing. Detach now! You will be so much happier. Also, quit procrastinating and apply for scholarships. You need them more than you could ever know. Your freshman year is going to be a struggle and you do not want to pay off toms of loans. So get to it! Most importantly have fun and enjoy life. Quit worrying and panicking about everything. It is all going to be ok. Live a little. I know you are scared of everything, but I promise being adventurous will benefit you.

Believe. Don't let yourself think that you can't do it. You always have been able to. Just believe in yourself, don't listen to others, your differences make you stronger, not weaker. You can go to Boulder and do what your great at, but prepare yourself. I know you were down, and didn't think anyone would accept you for a scholarship, but know what? Your a great choice, you'd probably get a few if you tried. You want to help people at your heart, and there is no better reason to go to college than that.