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My advice to myself as a high school senior is simple: don't be afraid to try new things. I would encourage myself to take risks by running for student government and joining different organizations on campus. Transitioning to a new school and new living quarters can be overwhelming. At first, you may feel like you've been swallowed up by a sea of people and it's easy to panic, but don't. Keep yourself as busy as possible because it makes the transition less of a transition and more fun. It's much harder to become homesick if you are busy running from meeting to meeting making new friends. Those types of risks are the rewarding ones. I would encourage myself to participate in activities that expose me to a new culture or different groups of people because those activities are the ones that make you grow as a person. You never know when you will discover a new passion from taking a chance and being involved.

I would tell myself to stay focused and to work hard in the classroom. Most senior slack up and then when they get to college they regret the fact that they did not stay completely focused. I would advize myself to research my uture college and try to learn as much as possible before I get there. Lastly, I would try to contact anyone who would be able to help me be prepared for what I will need to know.

I would tell myself, first, to pay attention to statictics. Low freshmen retention and graduation rates are a sign that many students that go to that school are not happy with their choice. Also, I'd tell myself to go with my gut of which school I like best. Also, I'd tell myself to try to get involved in as much as possible to meet other people and to take an easy course load for my first semester to allow room to adjust to college level academics instead of jumping right in to sophmore level honors classes like I did.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell my high school self to send in my school aplications early and apply for more scholarships. When I first started applying for schools, it did not look like I would have any money problems. As the economy worsens, it seems like my families money problems grow and grow. I would also tell my high school self to prepare for my father's death. My father died in March of my senior year and that really messed me up. I handled his death pretty good, but I think I could have handled it better. I think the last piece of advice I would give my high school self would be to try and make friends before going to college. Once I was on campus, I had no friends and it seemed like everyone else had someone. I should have tried to make friends while I was visiting the campus or at orientation. If I had known then what I know now, I would have done these three things over again.

I would tell my high school self to really enjoy senior year, and prepare to be focused heading into freshman year. Picking a major is important, but it is okay if you are undecided for the first semester; most majors require the same general education classes. Don't try to overload your schedule, attempting to take 21 credit hours, work a job, and join three groups. Get familiar with the way college life works and allow yourself time to get adjusted. Once you see how college life is, then you can decide to join more groups, go Greek, or get a work study job with more hours. In addition, build relationships with your professors. You never know when you will need a recommendation or just need wise council. Don't wait to the last minute to study for tests or complete assignments; pass or fail, you still pay for tuition. Make every moment count and study hard. Make yourself proud. Remember, it is okay to take a study break and get out of the dorm room for a bit. You need breaks to keep your sanity. Be smart about college life and you will do just fine.

I would tell myself to make the most of my freshman year. What a student does their freshman year sets the ball rolling for the years to follow. I would also say to be true to myself and to be as involved in campus as possible. The people that become the most homesick are the ones who keep to themselves and don't take chances with college. I would tell myself to invest in a small umbrella for my backpack and a tool box. The last thing I would tell myself is to find as many scholarships as possible. The most amount of scholarships are available to high school seniors and the more you can put away from the start the more affordable college will be for you.

Get Started NOW! Find the perfect college for you. Don't settle on a school. If you don't like the way things are going-make a change. Work less and have more fun. College is about getting an education and also the experience of being a college student. There are so many people supporting you in this new journey if you get in to trouble the most important thing to do is talk to your professors! Communication is so important! Be Yourself and have fun!

Knowing what I know now, if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not take anything for granted. In addition, I would advise myself to not procrastinate and do my work as it comes in, because waiting until the last minute never ends well. I would also tell myself to study every day for about 30 minutes because, if I do that, I will be better prepared for the test then if I try to cram the night before. The final thing I would tell myself is keep an open mind, because I will be forced to face a lot of changes during my first year in college. With an open mind, I will acclimate to the adjustment in culture more easily. Doing all of this will make my freshman year a great and fun experience.

Get plenty of sleep or as as much sleep as you can. Be self-determined and disciplined to figure out how much you need and build it into your schedule. Learn to take care of yourself. Be mentally awake and physically strong. Self is important. Always find friends with similar values and goals. It helps to maintain relatonships.

College is basically a giant balancing act. You need to learn how to balance everything as soon as possible. Buy a daily planner, and a calendar white board. They will help more than you can imagine. Write down every assignment that your professors give you, as soon as you get them. After you write down your assignments, program them into your iphone, or blackberry or computer. Be sure to have your assignments written down in more than one place, just in case something happens. There are tons of social activities that you get involved in, but always remember that you are in college to study and further your education. Don't get behind because you partied too much, it will hurt you in the long run. Another useful purchase is a filing cabinet, or if you don't have room a desk organizer. The most important thing to remember is to keep the perfect balance between school and fun.

College is basically a giant balancing act. You need to learn how to balance everything as soon as possible. Buy a daily planner, and a calendar white board. They will help more than you can imagine. Write down every assignment that your professors give you, as soon as you get them. After you write down your assignments, program them into your iphone, or blackberry or computer. Be sure to have your assignments written down in more than one place, just in case something happens. There are tons of social activities that you get involved in, but always remember that you are in college to study and further your education. Don't get behind because you partied too much, it will hurt you in the long run. Another useful purchase is a filing cabinet, or if you don't have room a desk organizer. The most important thing to remember is to keep the perfect balance between school and fun.

College is basically a giant balancing act. You need to learn how to balance everything as soon as possible. Buy a daily planner, and a calendar white board. They will help more than you can imagine. Write down every assignment that your professors give you, as soon as you get them. After you write down your assignments, program them into your iphone, or blackberry or computer. Be sure to have your assignments written down in more than one place, just in case something happens. There are tons of social activities that you get involved in, but always remember that you are in college to study and further your education. Don't get behind because you partied too much, it will hurt you in the long run. Another useful purchase is a filing cabinet, or if you don't have room a desk organizer. The most important thing to remember is to keep the perfect balance between school and fun.

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would go on more campus visits, and research the schools I applied to more. Just because a school is ranked well doesn't mean it will be a good fit for you. Don't choose a school simply because their program for your intended major is ranked well, either. If you change your mind about your major, and there's a very good chance that you might, and the programs for other majors you're interested in aren't very good, you might end up feeling stuck.

I would tell myself to work harder on my study skills and paying attention in class because that is one of the most important things you should know how to do in college. Also, I would tell myself to listen to my parents and teachers because they really do know what they are talking about, but I would have to say putting school work and learning first is the most important thing one can know when they enter their freshman year of college.

If I could go back to being a high chool senior, knowing what I know today, I would have pushed myself harder in highschool. Many seniors claim to have "senioritis" at the end of the school year, I was defiantly one of them. I would have studied more, and tried harder on homework assignemts along with projects and test. I didn't realize how important all of the choices you made in highschool were, until I graduated. Along with studies, I would have affiliated myself with more clubs, sports, and things such as that. Those play a huge role in your beginning years of college, along with getting accepted to a college/s that you find yourself intersted in. All in all, if I could go back to highschool, knowing what I know today, I would have changed a little, but kept me as me.

I would reaffirm that you need to declare a major before you enter. I was told this and it is very important because that way you don't waste time or hours in the wrong major. I would tell them to definitely go thru sorority rush and do your homework beforehand so you already know what group to pick before you start. That way emotions don't get in the way.

College life is a great experience. The only stresses I really have is the financial issues of it all. You need to do as many scholarships as you possibly can. Don't get mad over your mom and counselor harping on you about doing them, they were right for doing so. Finances are really hard right now, and knowing whether college might not be affordable is stressful. Scholarships means less loans needed to be taken out, and that's easier on you for the long run. Really do those scholarships, no matter how annoying or tedious they might be, do as many as possible. It will definitely help in the long run.

If I could give myself advice as a high school senior I would say that just because it is senior year doesn't mean that it's time to slack off. This year should be the year that you put in the most effort. Pay attention to the things you learn because you will be seeing them again. I would also say that college requires a lot more effort than high school. Just because you made A's all throughout high school, don't expect it to be the same when you enter college. But don't let this bring you down because as long as you know that you put your best effort into everything you do then you should be satisfied with the final outcome. Also, be social with others because you never know how far knowing a certain person can get you, and it's always good to have you a good set of positive friends. It makes life much easier after a full day of class and studying. Be social, have fun, but remember that you came to college to receive an education.

First of all, I would tell myself to slow down. I spent a lot of time wishing I could just make time go by faster. In college, I have met so many wonderful people that I now call my best of friends. We have learned to take a breather every now and then. College gets hectic, and finding a group of people you can hang out with is truly a blessing. I would also tell myself to enjoy my free time because it is a very precious commodity in college. Finally, I would tell myself to take things as they come. College has brought many new challenges, and I have learned how to deal with these difficult situations and persevere through them.

I have gotten the experience to meet new friendly people. This environment has been breathtaking. The professor are very kind and down to earth. This campus isn't easy but it's worth it for the other benefits that it possesses. I enjoy the university of mississippi of what it offers. It treats every student equally, they do not judge on race or ethnicity.