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If I could go back in time and give my self advice I would tell my self to go to a community college first. The biggest mistake I made is going straight to a university after high school. The decision on a university is not a simple choice, it takes a lot of thought and research. There are several universities out there and a more mature version of your self is going to regret the decision your high school self made. You have the option to go to any university in the world and each university offers different perks . Wait to make a commitment to any university and choose one that will fit your needs and interest. Waiting to commit to a university will not only save you money but also save you from regret on making a premature decision.

I'd give myself two pieces of advice. First, to push yourself beyond teachers expectations. Although I was able to secure a great highschool GPA as well as a ranking place in the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my 1000 person graduating class, I know I could've done more. Had I pushed myself to do more academically, I believe I would've been better prepared for college and made an easier transition rather than watching my freshman GPA suffer. My second piece of advice would be to create a realistic plan for paying for my education. Because my mom encouraged me to apply to an out of state school, I assumed we could afford it. I found out the hard way that was not the case. The hardest part of going to college is feeling constant pressure financially, that could have been avoided with proper planning. If I could go back to senior year I would utilize the extra time I had to apply for every possible scholarship I could find. I would also have saved more money from my job. I would've relied less on my mom and more on myself to pay for my college education.

I would give only one advice is get to know the campus and schedule campus orientation. That's all.

To be successful in college, you need to be great at networking and be dedicated to stay true to the goal of graduating. In college there are a lot of distractions that could possibly get you off course from what you are going there to achieve. Use those networking skills to make friends who you can utilize to study with and also take time to unwind and enjoy college with. Also, do not take college for granted, you have to stay focused. In high school, it is easy to take a week off, then catch up and still maintain a good GPA. In college, you have to stay on top of all subjects to be able to learn the material in time for the test. If you do poorly on a test, it is hard to get back on top of the material in that class and that can hurt your GPA, which is IMPORTANT for graduate school! In conclusion, stay focused and enjoy college.

I would tell myself to follow my heart. I think I did end up following my heart regardless of what people told me what to do last year. However, it would have been nice to be reassured that everything works out in the end and not to stress about the little things. I would tell myself to just breathe and enjoy life because days fly by really quickly and not every person in your life at the moment will be there a year, a month or even a week from now. Take your time.

Miki, listen carefully because I have important and significant information for you. Right now, as you finish high school, you are convinced that you are just biding time. You are so impatient to get on with the future that you aren't really living in the present. Girl, take note of every moment. Don't be so focused on getting on with your life that you forget to live it now. Yes...you have an exciting year ahead, but the experiences you are encountering will never be offered again. The house you've known for so many years, the friends that have been steady since elementary school and even the routine you are so used to will not fit the same once you leave. Look around and take it in. Take a deep breath and smell the lilacs outside. Run your fingers over the kitchen table and pet the cat. Listen to the familiar sound of the air conditioning buzz on. These are small but powerful blessings and will be an anchor as you open the door to the exciting and unknown.

If I could give myself advice, it would be to prepare myself for the guilt that is about to come upon me. I feel sincere guilt about the financial burden that my parents have. I would like to have been more prepared and aware of the financials of a college education. My only plan of action is to make my college time worthwhile and to prepare now in order to be able to pay it forward when the time comes. As a senior in college, the best thing to do is to make yourself aware of the financials and to have a budget plan. Specifically with my architecture major, I am consistently purchasing supplies with my own money that I feel is bringing me further and further away from being able to pay it forward. I was not aware of these expenses and therefore was not prepared. All in all, my best advice is to save every penny and really evaluate what is worth spending money on.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that going into the Navy would be the best decision that I could make. I would tell myself that after four years of being in the Navy, I should join the reserves and go to school full time as I am doing right now. The reason why I would tell myself this is that I would be done with my pre-medical degree by 2013. I would be entering into Medical School by 2014 and then I have the possibility of joining the Navy as an Officer and practicing medicine in the Navy. This would be my best approach to achieving all my goals in a timely manner.

Let me start by saying that college is unpredictable. You will never know what it will throw at it. You might think that you have it all figured out and then the next thing you know you drop out of college. Even if I could go back in time and talk to my past, there's no way I could have prepared for this. But assuming that I could, this is what I would say: Word hard, work very very hard. College is not the same as high school. College is on a whole another level. Attend every class, don't skip. Avoid parties on the weekends because that is valuable study time you are skipping. Study, study, study! Most kids think they are free once they get out of high school and start just doing whatever the heck they want. College is not some picnic you can just casually go to. What you do in college determines your future. If you dropout, you might be flipping burgers for the rest of your life. But if you succeed, who knows what you can become?

Throughout my freshmen year at KU, there was one major thing I regret not doing and would instantly change if given the chance. Instead of living in the dorms like most freshmen, a few friends from high school and I chose to skip the dorms and the experiences that are tied with it and go straight for an apartment. This was probably one of the worst decisions due to the fact that most people form new friendships and it is usually with people who live in the same dorm as them. Living in an apartment, it did not give me the same opportunity to socialize and broaden my relationships compared to the people that chose to live in the dorms. Instead of going out and socializing with other people, my roommates and I chose to stay within the comfort of each other. If I had to give myself advice, I would tell myself to live in the dorms.

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to visit and apply to more colleges. Although I am very happy with my experiences at KU so far, I could have made a more informed decision if I had applied to more colleges. Also, I might have found a college or more scholarships that would have provided a more fulfilling, educational experience. I also definitely would have recommended that I get involved in some of the more scholarly activities, such as the Honors Student Council. They are great resume builders and can provide lots of opportunities in the future.

Knowing what I know now, if I could go back to highschool I would tell myself to not give into peer pressure. In high school everyone is so eager to fit and and be part of the "cool" crowd that a lot of the time we tend to lose our own self-worth. In high school I was so focused on being accpeted that I lost myself in the process, luckily as a junior in college I finally figured out who I am and what I want out of life. But this could've been the case all along if I wouldn't have converted to the social norms of high school. I wouldb't have given into peer pressure, and I would probably be a lot further on my course of success than I am now.

College classes are not like high school classes. In high school, you didn't have to study to get good grades. In college, you will have to study and, most importantly, take good notes. Do that and you will succeed. Talk to your instructors and ask for help when you need it, but don't expect them to take every step with you as they did in high school. You're expected to already be walking by the time you get to college; college is there to help you start running - to accelerate your growth not only academically, but also socially.

The best advice I could give myself if allowed to go back in time is to continue to be well rounded and focus not only on studies but friends, orgainizations, groups, and family. Make as many friends as possible, since everyone has something to contribute. And have the opportunity to become true friends with those who felt this time in their life had no future or could not see past the pain. In the hope they might be with us today.

I would tell myself that college life is not as hard as you make it in your head. Some things are easier to do before marriage and children. I would not change anything else in my life, except for not having finishing my education. Work would have been easier, because I would have been forced to take the classes I didn't want to take, such as english, algebra. Pay would have been better. Every job I have had where I worked with someone who had a degree, their pay was better, and they were promoted faster. I also would have been an officer in the military. I don't regret most of my choices in life. This is one I regret, no finishing college

There will be times you hate it, followed by times you think your heart could burst from loving it so much. College is where you become the person you will be for the rest of your life. You meet the people who will see you through the worst and best times of your life. Your first nights will be lonely, but you aren't alone, because guarenteed someone down the hall is feeling the same way you are. That person may become your best friend. That person may be the person studying flashcards with you at three am on a Tuesday, fighting with you on Wednesday, and laughing and ordering pizza with you at four am that very next Friday. Study hard, but don't forget that these years will fly by (it's not just a cliche) and you want to enjoy every single second of it. When you throw your cap at graduation and smile for mom and dad, remember whose shoulders your arms are around and the memories you made together. Remember what you learned, academically and otherwise, and carry it with you for the rest of your life.

Mason, enjoy every minute of your college experience because it will fly by. Some extremely great things that you could never imagine will happen that you would never guess. I know as a senior in high school you have no idea what you want to do wit your life, but I tell you not to worry because you will figure it out. Take advantage of the study groups and do not put off things until last minute. Keep up with your school work because you are going to need a solid GPA for your continuing college. Yes, I said that corrctly. You will be continuing your education. It sounds crazy doens't it? I would have never guessed it in high school either. Some tips for you are to read more and practice good study habits. Ready books that are for school; learn to love to read because you are going to be doing a lot of it in law school!! Keep working hard to get the best LSAT possible so you can earn more scholarship than I. One last thing, when you meet a girl named Taylor, sit by her in SOC 104.

Me Now: Yooooo Me Then: Ayyyy Me Now: So I'm just going to say it. Me Then: ... Me Now: Because of your poor writing skills, we are having trouble finding scholarships. I suggest you actually use that laptop of yours to learn the basics of writing. Also, college is not what you expected at all. If we waited a little while to get our life straightened out, I think we would have a much better experience. We all could use some improvement, so I hope I get feedback on how I can apply to future scholarships and really standout. Me Then: LOL! You talk a lot, I used to be able to talk that much when I was like a kid. Am I dying? Me Now: Nah, haha.

I would tell myself to really look at my options, but also know that it's okay to change my mind. I feel like freshmen believe that the first school and first major you choose is your 4 year permanent decision. It's okay to change schools and explore different majors. It's your life and you deserve to make decisions that will make you happy and lead you to the life you want to live.

I entered college with 19 hours from high school and a very high GPA, so I feel I was very prepared academic-wise. Advice I would give myself would be to go with the flow and except speed-bumps. Life at college is a lot less tructured than home-life living with your parents. You are ultimately 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} responsible for your choices and your life. There is no one to tell you when to come home, or when to study. Self-discipline is a trait that is a definite MUST for any new college student. Also, transitioning to a much larger school you will encounter a lot more variety of people. Do not judge. Be yourself and stay tru to your morals and values. It is ok to be different. Be a leader, rather than a follower.