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If i was able to go back in time to give myself advice the number one thing I would tell myself to help prepare for collge is, to sign up for classes early and buy your books early. Oncde you are signed up for classes and your books are purchased, that is one of the biggest hasels for any incoming freshman student. Once that is out of the way you can be more concerned about how to get to classes. What youre weekly schedule will be or even where you will park.

I would tell myself that making friends is important not only for networking, but also to keep you sane. College is stressful, and friends help you through it. Joining clubs might seem scary at first, but it is worth it. If you don't fit in, drop it! Explore and find where you belong! You're going to have to rediscover who you are many times, but your friends back home are always going to support you. Keep in touch with family, too. They say college is your selfish years, but in order to be happy you still need to call mom and dad every once in a while. Don't beat yourself up over that bad grade. If you calm down, it will be easier next time. Don't worry so much. Everything will fall into place, even if it's not where you expected.

Life does not need to be stressful and planned. Make sure you take time out of your day to appreciate what you have in the “now”. When you constantly worry about the future you miss out on the great things and opportunities that are going on around you. Not having a plan is very risky but without risk there is no reward. Sometimes when an opportunity arises it needs to taken, even if it does not seem like you are at the right place or if it’s not the right time in your life. Life has many pathways, just because one path does not work out, or another path is taken, does not mean that you have failed. It means you have chosen a new path, a new destination and new goals.

As a high school student, I would be sure to carefully balance all of my options and reflect on the pros and cons of every potential decision. I think if I were to start all over again, I would have gone to a community college for the first couple of years until I had a better understanding of where my interests lie; I would have strived harder to look for alternative and creative ways to make money to help pay for my school expenses; and I would have liked to have considered moving a little farther from home, so that I wouldn't have had to wonder about "what if" questions now. I've learned that it is also important to take risks sometimes, to not fear failure, and to try new things. I also know now that although your GPA does not mean everything to an employer, hard work and determination does. I believe the best formula for students to follow is: learn everything you can, make real connections with your professors (you will need them later for recommendation letters and advice), and vary your experiences as much as possible with community service, organization involvement, internships, and job shadowing.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that everything happens for a reason. As a high school senior, I remember being extremely upset that I did not get accepted to my dream school. Instead, I made the decision to pursue higher education at the University of Michigan-Flint. This was the best decision I have ever made. I have made connections with many different people and I have found my true passion: medicine. I believe that if I had been accepted to my dream school, I would have been lost in the shadows of big egos and selfish people. At the University of Michigan-Flint, I am welcomed by everyone and it truly feels likes home. Although I did not see it when I was a senior in high school, I am where I belong and I am glad to be here. All of the worries and frustrations I felt as a senior were for nothing. I didn't get to go to the school that I wanted to go to, but I was able to go to the school that I needed to go to, and this experience has changed my life for the better.

I would tell myself to pay more attention in math! Also I would encourage myself to take more classes I enjoy, rather than just what I needed to graduate. I didn't start take college courses until I was 23, so I would also tell myself to start going to college much earlier in life. I believe these changes would make a significante differnce in my life.

Rebecca you may think that you have all the time in the world to find scholarships for college. Unfortunately that is not true, sure you can pay your way through a community college but do you think that is possible when you go to a four year university? I know there are other things you can do to spend your time such as shopping or the movies. However all your work will soon pay off and you can focus on your ultimate career goal of being a journalist. You see every scholarship that you apply for will add up and help you pay for college. You are a great student so I know that you will do exceptionally well in college. I only want to tell you that right now you need to start applying for grants and scholarships because there are thousands that are perfect for you.

If I had the opportunity to go back to my high school self, I'd tell myself to be leary about who I associate myself with. The some people I've met here do not take their education seriously, and simply want to get their degree and move on. I would also remind myself to value this time, because the real world has many more responsibilities, and moves much slower in terms of progression. Work hard for what is right, because at times the stress of our social environment, with academic strains can really bog us down. Lastly, go to church and find Jesus before the end you're pulled too far down. Jesus is the best thing you can let into your life. Your life will never be the same; all of your worries and stresses will disappear. To conclude, have fun but take college seriously.

I would inform myself that I should not have spent so much money, instead, I should have saved more. Also, I would have advised myself to take more dual-credit classes as well as more homeschool classes on the side. Dual-credit classes would have allowed me to get ahead, instead now I am more behind then I would like to be, which is frustrating. I would tell myself to stay home one year, save money, and then transfer to a university. Save, save, save money! Also, I would inform myself to spend more time with Jesus and build up a good relationship with Him before going away to a university. I really wish I had done that. That is really important to me as well.

Focus more on your grades and start saving money for college now.