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If I could go back in time to when I was in ninth grade ,I would tell myself not to drop out .It's the worst thing you could do. Go to a good college that has the best accademic courses for your needs. It won;t be easy to make the transition but it's for the better.Your going to be scared but so will all the others going away from home for the first time . It will be hard at first but the thing to do is get involved with the other students and join some clubs. You can always go to the rec center and take a dip in the pool. What bettter way of getting to know people than swimming. You will be always greatful that you made the decistion to go and explore things outside your home town .It's a big world and you'll definately grow just like your parents always knew you would. So just remember that your not the only one out there who is scared, hey why not start up a away from home for the first time club. I bet you'll get a lot of members.

As hard as it is to admit it, high school hardly prepared me for college. I had a difficult transition with finding new friends, keeping up with coursework, and adjusting to a new independence coupled with responsible time management. After attending the University of Minnesota in Duluth for a year, I decided to transfer and declare a major in Architecture at the Twin Cities campus. That transition was even harder. The campus was three times as big and I could no longer rely on the dorms as a source of meeting people. Since I was done with generals, I could meet people in my major classes, but the first semester was difficult. If I could give myself one tip it would be this: to get involved early with things I love doing. I joined an organization for architecture students and immediately made great friends. We attend out of state conferences together and help each other in classes. Friends of theirs became friends of mine and a passion for architecture became a passion for life and friendship. Because I got involved, I became more confident in myself and my abilities, and made connections that will forever benefit my future.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to prepare for a huge change. In high school, I knew that college was going to be different and difficult, but I did not expect this much of a change. I would tell myself to enjoy my time at home and with my friends and family. I would definitely tell myself to gain better study habits so that I can succeed in all of my college courses. I would also want to tell myself to apply to more than one school. Although I enjoy my choice to only apply to one school, I think that I would have thoroughly thought about my decision if I had to decide between more than one school. Overall, I would just tell myself to prepare for an experience that will affect your life forever and to just enjoy life!

If I could go back in time I would wish to go back to myself as a freshman instead of a senior. I spent all of my highschool focusing on athletics when I should have focused on community involvement. If I had to go back to myself as a senior I would have told myself that the end of highschool isn't everything. Trying to hang on to those friends and memories made it so that I wasn't able to open up to the people at my university as easily. Highschool friends have been there forever, but college friends have the same goals and interests as you which makes the relationship so much closer.

The frst thing i would tell myself would be to not worry so much about making new friends in college, as that was one of the things I was most worried about at the time. I would probably then tell myself to make sure that you get involved with groups and activities on campus as soon as you can. I would also say that even though college classes are in general more difficult, that if you work hard at them, completing the homework and studying for the exams, you will do well in college. Depending on the time of my senior year that I go back to I would either tell my self to get the college applications done, and to work on scholarship applications during some of your freetime, or i would be thanking myself for doing just that. Lastly I would thank myself for working hard throughout gradeschool to get me to where I am today.

As senior in high school, I was more concerned about what I might miss out on that could be more fun than learning. While scarifices have to be made, you can still have fun while learning. I would stress the importance of studying hard and giving my all in class. It is also important to not overload yourself with so much work that you never see the sun shine, you have to live a little too. I would also tell myself to pick a career I could be happy with and passionate about. I think that makes a job more rewarding, knowing you earned your way to where you are. In high school I was a "C" student, now I am an "A" student. The advice I would give myself has worked for me now, and I wish someone had given it to me back then.

I can now give the advice I would like to have had as a high school senior. I would encourage learning as much as possible, and recognize that we learn more when we are having fun. So, have as much fun as possible. I would compete with myself to do better than the last time. As a high school senior you feel invincable and capable of accomplishing anything. As our society is beoming increasingly more global, travel every chance you can. Exchange programs in other countries offer a unique learning experience unlike any other. I would encourage as much extra curricular involvement in all activities. Each area has different and varied experiences that can prepare you for life, interpersonally and in a work world. Without realizating it, at this young age, one develops networking skills by way of people interaction or by experience of the particular sport, dance, debate or extra-curricular activity pursued. Every opportunity presented has a recall potential later in life as there is a cyclic resurgance of experiences. Listen and learn from your superiors and develop your own convictions; your own style.

First of all, do not bring everything you have to college. The dorms are way too small. Also, always study, work hard, and excel. It will always pay off to do the best you can instead of giving half of your time to do it. Third, always get a job, especially as a tutor. You'll love it! Get involved and try new things! You will also love having the extra money. Last but not least, call home once in a while, mom will miss you so much, keep in touch with your old friends and make new friends, and keep your faith and pray for the strength do succeed and do well all year long.

I feel that I was adequately prepared as a high school senior making the transition to college life. The high school I attended offered College in the High School classes which I took giving me credits when I started college and which prepared me for the rigorous academic schedule I would encounter in college. Many of the faculty at my high school have Masters Degrees and the curriculum that I had was excellent, i.e., Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math Topics, Foreign Language, and College Writing and Literature. Our school counselor was accessible and guided me towards scholarships. Above all, my parents have supported me 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in my decision(s) and have assisted in making my transition as easy and smooth as possible. Homesickness was alleviated by phone calls, visits, and emails. I was the only student from my high school who went to the University of MN , Twin Cities, and I have never regretted my decision. Stay with the dream and follow it is my challenge and my parents always tell me, "The cream always rises to the top, and son, you are the cream!"

I would tell myself to really dig deep in the career field. I came to college knowing what I wanted to get a degree in and I haven't changed my mind, but I have realized that if I had known that there are thousands of different things I could have a career in, I may have looking into them a little further. I also wish I would have taken college courses at the technical college in my city so that I could have more time to get my required classes done. College is so much fun and a lot of hard work, but it's only what you make of it and I wish I would have known that going into it.