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If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college life and making the transition I would advise myself to take school more seriously. College is very serious especially when you are paying for it, so you do not want to do poorly and have to pay for the classes again. I would also tell myself to be out going and meet as many people as I can. College is a once in a life expirence and you should always make the most of it.

As you approach graduation I know there are many questions in which you ponder. What will college life be like? How will the test be? What should I major in? The best thing to remember is that college is the beginning of a new path just like high school; you will have your challenges and trials. Although the thought of college might be scary the reality is college will prepare you for the real world. The best thing to do in college is your absolute best. Never give up on the dreams that drive you everyday. The road will be filled with many pitfalls, but it up to you to strive for excellence for yourself. Many times you will not be rewarded for the good grades you get, but you must continue to do your best. Never let your dreams die. Always remember you are intelligent and can accomplish anything no matter what you are told. Stand firm on what you believe, and do not waver. Stay away from negative people they only want to take you down to their level. Lastly, remember with God all things are possible so don?t doubt . You will reach your goals just believe.

If I could go back in time to talk with myself as a senior in high school, I would give myself an earlier advantage of knowing my future college experiences by first, telling myself that if a class gives me trouble, analyze the problem and take initiative. Hating the course or subject will only lower your grade. Look at the course from a different standpoint. For instance, you don?t understand your math coursework, so you ultimately hate the class. Try getting a tutor or help from the teacher. Maybe you?re not studying enough. Secondly, don?t be afraid to meet new people. Put yourself out there. The first night may feel lonely, but take the chance, and knock on your neighbor?s door. Those could become your best friends! Also, get involved on campus by joining different organizations. Finally, don?t let anyone or anything, including yourself, stop you from doing what you love.

If I could go back in time to when I was a High School Senior and tell myself anything about college, I would warn myself of three things. Most importantly, I would tell myself to study. No matter how much I love spending time with my friends, if I don't study I could lose some of my scholarship and wouldn't be able to pay for tuition. Then I would tell myself to make sure I go to class, dont skip even one lesson. The classes may be boring, but it's information I will need in the future. The last thing I would tell myself is would simply be "Watch out for that last step in the Admin. building or you'll trip. There are more things I would tell myself . Things like not to spend all of my spare money at the Subway on campus, or remember to bring my heavy coat for Fall because it gets cold, or not to walk around campus alone when its dark. I would also have to warn myself about boys. Watch out for them; it's harder to pay attention in class when you're nursing a broken heart.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, advice I would give myself would be to never give up, give 120{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, and let myself know that it will not be easy in any context! College is hard! If you are not going for reasons of your own, or do not have your head immersed fully, you will fail or come up short of what you intended. You have to know what you want and be willing to work as hard as possible to achieve your goals! If you want to get good grades and be successful you have to know that the majority, if not all, of your time will be spent studying or be school related. Patience and hard work is a virtue! Also you have to be very driven and take initiative to get where you need to be. Nobody will just hand you anything. You have to work for everything you get and have!

If I could go back in time to talk to my high school senior self there would be many things I would warn myself. College was an experience that no one could have prepared me for. The first thing I would warn myself is that college isn't going to be as easy as I thought. College is hard work, not only with academics, but the transition into a new enviroment is quite difficult too. I came from a school and a city where in high school I was well known and had many friends. Attending colllege was a new experience for me and meeting people wasn't as easy as it was in high school. My advice to myself: be ready for new changes and be open to new people and new situations.

You know what you want out of life. All you have to do is keep that in mind. Keep your head up...

I would tell myself to be prepared for all of the studying! I would figure out a way to teach myself how to study better and to be disciplined enough to keep my mind focused. I would also tell myself not to worry so much about what people are going to say and to just live life and have fun! My college years are the years that I learn more resposilbilities and discover who I am and what I like to do!

I would tell myself it is a very bad idea to room with a friend, even if you had an understanding going in. I would also tell myself to not overload myself, it is way too easy to get burnt out.

I would advise parents and students to choose a college most similar to the student's high school. If a student is use to a large high school with a large graduating class, then they would most likely enjoy a big university. Whereas, a student, like myself, who only had about 35 people in their graduating class may enjoy a smaller community college. I came from a very small public school, but I still chose a university. I did this because I wanted to major in Pharmacy. Going from a school where everyone knows everyone, to a school where I meet or see someone new everyday was a big change. I also advise students, if they are single, to join sororities/fraternities, and other groups. These groups are excellent ways to make lifelong friends and become involved in their school. College is supposed to be the time of your life. I am married, therefore I am attending school strictly for educational purposes. I'm not that involved, because I have to pay for my schooling myself. Other students may not have to worry about working to pay for their schooling, thus they should make the most of it!