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I would tell myself to prepare more financially and apply for as many scholarships i could find to cut tuition cost and to keep myself from being in debt after graduation. It's not wise to depend on loans while in college, you have to work hard for what you want in life because in reality good things don't come easy, what may be easy for someone else may not be as easy for you so plan ahead. You don't plan to fail you fail to plan, and mapping out goals early will be the key to your success in the future, another very important thing is knowing that high school is not forever, it's your senior year, so don't be distracted by anything that doesn't line up with you getting into college and furthering your education. High school prepares you for college and college will prepare you for life, so use this time wisely. Know what career field you want to go into before you graduate so you won't waste time and money at an institute not geared to what you want to do. Last but not least, actions speak louder than words.

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A scary time for many, the transition from high school to college can be exciting and easy with a few simple tips. It's okay if you don't know who you are, or even if you think you do; either way a new place, people, and opportunities will allow you to grow in ways and that are rewarding and exhilarating--embrace the new you. Enjoy being who you are. And share your beautiful spirit with others. You will experience an amalgamation of emotions: happiness, pain, hardship, love, moments of glory, and opportunities to rebuild. Don't worry, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. The primary objective is to gain insight into yourself and graduate with an advanced education and a passion to pursue your life goals. Networking definitely doesn't hurt either. Sometimes it's not what you know, but who you know. Don't be afriad of new experiences or new challenges. They help you grow as a person. You will never forget the memories and friends you make throughout these four years. So... LIVE it up, LAUGH it off, take CHANCES and never have REGRETS...because at one point that is exactly what you wanted.

I would tell myself to be prepared. It is a different world, and you have to be responsible for yourself. The work is hard, but very rewarding. College is fun, despoite the emphasis on grades. You can have time to have a social life and still get good grades. It is a place where you need motivation to do well, so if you are not motivated, do not waste your money and time on it. Enjoy it because it will be over before you know it and you will miss it. Take every opportunity you are given and have fun. Do not take yourself too seriously. Find a balance and stick with it. Stand up for yourself, no matter what. Stay up all night at least once having fun, not studying.

If i were given the ability to talk to myself as a senior, one thing I would tell myself is to not slack of from the stereotypical "senioritis." When you transition to college, you must as they say, "hit the ground running," and you are thrown right into the fire. Personally, I was not ready for the academic aspect of college because I had fooled around so much in my final year of High School. The four month layoff did nothing but make matters worse in the ever difficult task of adapting to college life. One other piece of advice I would give to myself is to enjoy your final year! Senior year in high school was definitely one of the best years of my life, and i understand now that you are never guaranteed another day in this world. Live everyday as if it were your last, and be thankful for all that you have! One last word of advice I would give to myself, not only for my college tenure, but throughout the rest of my life, is to never ever give up. Anything is possible with strong will and God by your side.

Looking back, I realize how much is true that college is truly an experience one can only understand by being there. Back in high school, I felt I was completely prepared for what I was about to partake in. However, I was terribly wrong. Moving away from home, becoming independent, meeting new people, and in a sense starting over is much harder than it sounds. I wish I could have told myself it will be difficult at first, I never expected to have trouble adjusting. Then I could have better prepared myself, and even started to live independent from my parents and friends. However, I quickly found myself alone in a dorm room, miles from home. I never wanted to be alone walking to class or across campus. Nevertheless, I found myself learning that I am an individual, and I must find how to be self-supporting. College is about taking chances and seizing opportunity, students should eagerly seek knowledge and discovery. Each student should go out of their comfort zone in order to join organizations and meet new people. These new people will ultimately teach you numerous new ideas and life lessons.

If there was anything I wish that I could have said to the me back in high school, it would be to work hard and not follow after the dream of engineering. I found that my joy for academics was in Politics, I would urge myself to join political groups like the Model United Nations and the SGA so that I could avoid wasting an entire semester and damaging my GPA in the process. It would also be extremely important that I eliminated the laziness I had back then, I would want myself to push forward and fill out the paperwork necessary for college aid months before,instead of waiting until the last minute. There are just so many things about my lifestyle I would want to change, it was thanks to so many people, Professors, friends, employers. With their aid I have become what I am today and would simply wish to teach myself based on these wonderful experiences that have shaped my mind and body in adulthood.

The most useful piece of advice I could give myself as a senior in high school is to stop living for yourself. It is the most harmful and painful thing to experience with ramifications that go beyond the point where you discover your errors. A person cannot make it on his own, nor can he simply use people as a means to accomplish his will. A man or woman will always fall - it is the people around them that can lift them back onto their feet and urge them forward. A person living for himself has no one to which to reach - he is nothing more than floating driftwood being thrown from one wave to the next. I would tell myself that if I could, but knowing myself in high school, I would not have listened. It would be easy for me to avoid looking at that fact, but it is important to realize that people are always put into a certain momentum of events that frame their thinking. Such a thing cannot be changed overnight; but God willing, they can begin to change once they realize the harm they have done. They and I can only hope for forgiveness.

First and foremost, you will still get the "full college experience" regardless if you live in a dorm or not your freshman year. Think about it, if you live in an apartment, you will still be surrounded by neighbors that you can mingle with. Plus, you could get the luxury of having a room and in most cases, a bathroom to yourself. This leads me to another point, which is: don't give into peer pressure. As cliche as it sounds, you'll be grateful for it later. For instance, my friends told me to live in a dorm my first year and now I'm stuck in a "temporary triple": a room made for two people to (barely) live in but with another room mate. And did i mention I share a bathroom with 48 other girls? In essence, living in a dorm is equivalent to living in a jail cell. You should also brush up on your study habits. Highschool might have been a breeze, but college is a rude awakening into the real world. If you decide not to listen to those words of wisdom, at least SAVE YOUR MONEY! Good luck and don't slack off!

I would tell myself to study hard, but also spend time with friends. Because you need to have friends in order to help you enjoy your college experience. I would also tell myself that I should restudy, on the weekends, what I learned the past week. That way it sticks better in my brain.