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My biggest piece of advice to give myself would be to always keep on top of things. Make lists of things that need to be done, assignments and their due dates, concerts, practices, and other things, like reminding yourself to take a deep breath every once in a while. While at times school might seem stressful, remember that its worth it. You went to college to live a dream, to reach a goal, and to make something of yourself. At times you will get so caught up in everything that you loose sight of that dream. If that is the case, take a break and step back from it all so that you can remember why you are here and putting up with this. Understand that dreams and goals can change, but never forget to keep pressing towards the goal. Never let life get you down. It's not always easy; in fact, it's much more difficult. Sleep is hard to come by. But, at the end of the day, remember to think of what all you have accomplished, and you will see exactly just how incredibly far you have come. You only get to live once. Enjoy it.

If I could advise my past self, I would definitely encourage myself to have worked more frequently. I was employed as a server at the time, but hated going work in the abusive environment. I simply assumed that I could rely upon my parents for financial aid and that everything would be taken care of. This was not only a wrong assumption, but also an unfair one. I came to college to become an adult and it is time that I start taking measures to become self-sufficient and behave like one. I may have hated dealing with angry or difficult customers (Many feel it fine to abuse the server), but I should have realized that the greater good of having a job means being able to support myself in the future. I wish I could have warned the then senior-me about my naivet?. Growing up very sheltered, I failed to develop an intuition about stranger's characters. Since I grew up with my classmates, I already knew their background stories and knew whom to avoid. Here, I had no clue about people's pasts, but should have noticed specific warning signs. I could have saved myself some heartache.

You MUST balance your time! Keep a planner and write everything down in it. Doing this will help keep your stress levels down and stay organized. Also, don't get caught up in going out. Pick on night a weekend to go to a party, and if you really want to go out two nights in a row, pick something low-key like seeing a movie at the Student Union which are only $2. always spend your sundays getting caught up or for some extra study time. It's very important to stdy throughout the semester. If you wait till the week before finals, the libraries and help centers will be too full and you wont get the individual help you need. And last but not least, if you don't understand something in class, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OFFICE HOURS! The proffessors are more than happy to help you or go over an exam review right before the test.

College is difficult. Traveling 2000 miles away from home, friends, and everything I know is much harder than I ever expected. Pursuing an engineering degree is anything but easy, and there are days when I want to quit, go home; I want to find another path to follow that won?t be so hard. But then I stop, think, and realize how amazing engineering is. The people you meet, the new friends you make, the education, knowledge, experience, it?s all very worth it. There are those days that tear you down with homework, challenging tests, but there are many more days that are rewarding and begin to form the steps to a wonderful future. It is because these experiences that my advice is this: First, never give up. Things are hard but always get better. Second, you will make new friends. While you leave your old ones behind, there are so many new and amazing people to meet. Third, work hard. I know everyone says this, but this education is for you and only you. Work hard now and your future will be that much brighter. College is a lot of work, but never lose sight of your goal.

Take as many Advanced Placement classes and concurrent enrollment classes as possible--it's really nice to go into college with some credit hours already under your belt. It will make it easier to graduate in four years, and usually they are a lot cheaper.

After completing my first semester of college, I have learned many things about college that I never knew before or even expected. In high school, I thought I was just going to live in a place with a bunch of other people, go to class, go to sporting events, and maybe even join a couple clubs. College turned out to be a lot of that and more. If I could go back a year and talk to me as a senior in high school, I would have a lot to say about college and preparing for it. First of all, I would advise myself not to stress so much about anything and enjoy life. I have learned to be a lot more laid back since I left high school and it has helped me a lot. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to stay involved in playing sports and going to sporting events. Taking time to be active has helped me be healthier and enjoy college more. I might also advise myself to live in a scholarship hall because it is a great way to meet good friends, quiet, and has a central location on campus.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to not be afraid to try new things and take risks. If you never try anything, you might not ever find out what you really want in life or what you are really good at. This way, you can find your passion, find what you want to do in life, and not regret what you might have missed. Also, I would tell myself to save as much money as you can. College costs a lot and to save on loans, save, save, save. Especially if you decide to move from home. It makes college life less stressful when you don?t have to worry about financial issues. Another thing I would say is to keep your friends close and don?t be afraid to make new ones. Friends can last a lifetime and they definitely will make college life easier-and more fun. Having someone there for you can make a whole lot of difference, but the most important thing I would say is to know who you are and not be afraid to be yourself.

After completing my first semester of college, I have learned many things about college that I never knew before or even expected. In high school, I thought I was just going to live in a place with a bunch of other people, go to class, go to sporting events, and maybe even join a couple clubs. College turned out to be a lot of that and more. If I could go back a year and talk to me as a senior in high school, I would have a lot to say about college and preparing for it. First of all, I would advise myself not to stress so much about anything and enjoy life. I have learned to be a lot more laid back since I left high school and it has helped me a lot. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to stay involved in playing sports and going to sporting events. Taking time to be active has helped me be healthier and enjoy college more. I might also advise myself to live in a scholarship hall because it is a great way to meet good friends, quiet, and has a central location on campus.

It will be a good idea to start part time so that you can work and transition into a real world environment. The lessons you can learn in working life will give you skills and knowledge that you can use as you continue your education. You should not more than two years for this transtion. As an art major you should work at starting the core studio classes as soon as possible to avoid having an overwhelming amount of studio work each semester. Don't stress over where your education begins or ends, the learning is as important as the diploma. Spend more time researching professionals in your interseted study area so that you can find maximum motivation for your study path.

I would definitely tell myself to take more college credit and to try harder in those classes. I could have saved myself valuable time and money had I not take more Advanced Placement and college credit classes. Since I have to take more general education classes each semester I do not have as much time or money to do as many extracurricular activities as I would have liked. In addition to taking more college credit classes, I would have told myself to apply for more outside scholar ships. Again, I could have saved myself more money and time for myself. I have to pay back more loans after college is over and work harder to pay for my education. I am very grateful for the loans that I got to fund my education, I just wish they will not be as great as they will be after my schooling is through.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a couple tips to share. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would advise to trust my first instincts. College life is full of decisions. Some are as easy as what to wear to class, but other decisions get more complicated. Do I skip this class because I am not prepared for the lesson? Do I go out to a social event when I have a test the next morning? The most valuable information I have learned throughout my college career is to trust your first instincts. Yes, skipping class and sleeping in sounds like a perfectly fine idea once in a while, but it can start a slippery slope. I have always trusted my first instincts to do the right thing and my college habits are better because of it.

I would tell myself to not be shy. It took me four years of high school to open myself up and accept myself, and when I got to college I closed back up again. I missed some valuable opportunities to create friends my freshman year. In college, there are no longer cliques and everyone accepts you for you. DON'T BE AFRAID! Open up and make the friends, and memories, of a lifetime.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be bold and get involved in activities. I would encourage myself not to worry about what others think of me, but to be courageous and be myself.

While it does take a lot of work, college is not as bad as some people make it out to be. Reading and going to class will make or break you, so stay on top of that. In fact, I can't emphasize that enough. Have fun, but get things done. College is not about partying, but keep in mind that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So enjoy yourself at the university. Do what you want, but do what you need to too.

Join a club or group of some kind. Don't wait to figure out what you want to for the rest of your life because you may never know just try things out and find something fun that may be interesting because even if you don't think that you are that interested in it - try it anyway. You can always stop going and you may make some friends along the way. Study hard, even for the "stupid" required classes that have nothing to do with your major or anything that interests you, because if you don't want to learn it now you won't want to learn it later either. Don't listen to people that tell you that you are dumb or that you won't make it in college and give it your best shot. Always try your hardest. Always give your best effort. And of course always have fun.

I wish that I could go back and reassure myself that I was making the right choice in going to a community college rather than a four year university right off. I would tell myself that not every person may be your friend, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't always be friendly. The discoveries that were coming my way would have been a lot easier to handle with the knowledge that I have now, four years later, and I wish that as a senior I would have known that everything has a way of working out. But even if I were able to go back and tell myself all of these vital things and more, I can't deny the possibility that I might not have listened then.

I would let everyone know that even your Freshman year in high is very important. Have balance in your life. Stay active in your school.

When I first saw this question, I thought to myself: "What would I change first?" While I mentally prepared a pretty extensive list of all the mistakes I've made, all the things I could have tried harder at and all of my minor and monumental failures, I realized something. While the insecurities I experienced in high school and the ensuing years were at the very least detrimental to my success socially, professionally and academically, I would not be the person I am today if it weren't for all the consequential bumps and bruises. So as much as I would like to go back and tell myself not to worry about what they think, not to go to that party or to really study for that test, I really can't and wouldn't even if I had the chance. So, to my previous self: "Chelsea, just keep doing what you're doing. It hurts now but you'll survive and you'll love yourself for it."

Chill out. The application process is stressful but it's not worth it. Tackle the applications one at a time and don't stress too much about the schools you find after the deadline. If you didn't know about them before the application deadline then they probably wouldn't have made the final cut anyway. Take a deep breath, and relax. Everything will work out the way it's supposed to and engineering will prove to be a much better match than linguistics. Just go with it and don't let your friends or the parents influence your decision because that conversation is definitely not worth the fight that will follow. Don't stress, just go with the flow and everything will be fine.

During my senior year in high school, I applied to multiple schools, but struggled when it came time to make a decision. It wasn't until the summer following graduation that I decided on a college, but it was done without putting much thought into it. Because of that, I didn't enjoy the college experience there, and eventually transferred after one year. If given a chance to go back to my senior year of high school, I would advise myself to put serious consideration into where I want to go to college. I would tell myself to think about what I want to study in college and to also do some research on these interests from the schools I seek interest in. I would also tell myself to take my personality into consideration as well, because it affects whether you want to attend that school or not. Overall, you want to be happy with your decision. Finally, I would advise myself to plan the college decision process out as soon as possible so that I could best prepare for my senior year and make my final year in high school less stressful.