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I've only been in college for one semester and already my life has completely changed from how it was as a high school senior. As time passes, we grow, mature, and flourish into lovely human beings. Even in such a short period of time, the transition from a high schooler living at home to a an independent college student has been extreme. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I sure would have a lot to say. The main thing I would want myself to know is that there is so much out there in the world and not to fret over the little things. While they may seem so large and important in the moment, the transition to college makes high school problems seem irrelevant. College has shown me that there are so many people and opportunities out there that will change your life. Looking ahead, staying focused, and creating goals will make you the person you want to be. I would want my high school self to know that it gets better and that college is just the beginning in shaping a whole new person and life.

There is so much I would love to go back and tell my niave high school self. One of the biggest mistakes I made as a freshman was taking it all for granted. Keep yourself grounded and remember money isn't everything. No matter how tired you are or how boring the class is or how much you'd rather be doing x, y, and z: DO NOT SKIP CLASS! A little laziness in the moment is setting up problems for your future self. The biggest lesson I have learned throughout college that I wish younger me would have had a better understanding of is that happiness should come first and the money will follow. We work to live; not live to work. Take more time to prepare and organize yourself and stop procrastinating. Before you do anything weigh your actions aginst the concequences and ask yourself if this is something you'll regret in a year. But most of all, follow your passion and put that passion into everything you do; including loving and respecting yourself.

The advice I would give is to make sure you branch out and try to make as many new friends as you can within your first week of being on campus. I know it is very nerve wrecking to be placed in a completely new environment where you may or may not know very many people but overcoming that will be very beneficial. Some of the friends you make within the first week can be some that stick with you for the entire semester. Another bit of advice I would give is to make sure you make enough time for your studies. College is extremely expensive and you don't want to be wasting your parent's or your own money by doing poorly in your classes. My last bit of advice is to make your college experience one to remember. College is a privilage that unfortunately not every person gets to experience so you should take advantage of it, have fun, and be extremely grateful that you are able to get a good education.

I would advise going to the in-state college, since it is much cheaper, and much easier to procure funding for. I would also advise myself to open myself up more, to not let people control me as much.

Take as many classes as you can in many different fields so you have plenty of opportunities to figure out what you want to do. Research the job outlook in fields you are interested in for after you graduate. Make sure you make plenty of connections and join school groups and study groups. Take help when you need it to maintain a high GPA, that always looks good. Work a part time job and save your money, you're going to need it!

I would make myself study much harder. My GPA was good, but it was mediocre for merit based schoarship consideration. I didn't try very hard my freshman year, which is the reason my overall GPA was only 3.3 at graduation. Like a lot of high school girls, I had the usual drama and let that get to me. My social life that meant everything to me then, means nothing to me now. It is a huge regret of mine. I wish I didn't care so much about what others thought about me; like if they thought I was weird because I needed to study rather than hang out that night. I let so many unnecessary things get in my way. Maybe if I just got a B in stead of a C in chemistry, I could have got a scholarship.

university of Nebraska lincoln is one of th best university in the United State with a good reputation. The university offers a variaty of programs: from science , Math, engineering, and so on. The campus disposes the most equiped library in the state. Almost each program of study has resources available for students in the library. What fascinated me the most is that the engineering departement has its own library available for all engineering students, it is the most fascinating aspect of that college. The computer lab is located on the second floor of the engineering department, it is so convinient. The university promote gender equality and high academic achievement. The campus dispose of a robust tutorial program to help students who struggle in their academic program. And they even provide classes of zero credit that help students to make a good transition and their transfer easier; these courses talk about the life on campus when and how to access resources and different types of organizations on the campus and how those organizations will help students with the campus life and after graduation. In conclusion at UNL, my transition was so great because of the ressources that are already there.

As a high school senior, my decision to attend UW-Madison to pursue a zoology degree was largely influenced by those around me. My older sister had graduated from UW with 3 degrees, and I felt as though I had to live up to her academic achievements to somehow “prove” myself to my family. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to remember that point of education is to help you meet your goals; it’s not about what looks good on paper or attempting to please others.I would tell myself that there isn’t one set educational path. And although it’s easy for others to point out the time and money “wasted” while you are soul searching and deciding what to do with the rest of your life, to remember to live without regret: the personal growth you experience while doing so cannot be measured in dollars and cents. Learning, inside and outside of the classroom, is never a waste. From where I am now, transferring to Madison College to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology, I would confidently tell my 18-year-old self not to worry: everything will work out.

I would tell my past self to seize each day. Do not nderestimate the importance of attending class or assignments that seem insignifcant at the time. I would tell myself not to waste time on people and situtations that will not matter in the long run and to use my time wisely because time is the only thing they do not make more of. I would tell myself to communicate and make freinds because college can be a rough place and having someone to lean on can make a significant difference.I would remind myself to take time to unwind and still enjoy my hobbies because we still need to have fun to keep ourselves sane. Most importantly do not leave anything for tommorow which can be done today because I have seen too many bright college students fail because they could not overcome procrastination. Never give up no matter how impossible it may seem, you will be suprised how much you can accomplish with a little ambition and determintation.

I transferred from what I thought was my dream school after my freshman year of college. The advice I would give myself is to really take the time to get to know each of the campuses you visit before making your decision. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the emotion and excitement of this time of your life, but you have to be practical as well. Small-town girls don't generally fare well in big cities! Take time to learn about yourself so you can really understand what you want out of your college experience. Over the last three years, I have grown so much. From changing schools to changing majors, your college career is what you make of it. Make sure the school you attend and what you are doing is really making you happy, because that is truly how you will gain the most from this life changing experience.

I would tell myself not to worry as much. If you believe in yourself you can do anything you set your mind to, and if you stay away from the wrong crowd, high school will be a breeze. You don't have to know what you want to do for the rest of your life, because you have time to decide. Everyone here is in the same place as you! Don't let yourself get bossed around, and don't procrastinate. I emphasize- Don't Procrastinate. Don't be lazy!

If I could go back in time to High School I would tell myself to work hard and fininish on time. I would tell myself that you need to study and develop good study habits. Time management is important. Do not procrastinate, it gets you no where. I would also tell myself to start saving for college expenses. It is difficult to find to funds you need for tuition and books. I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships early. I did not find out about scholarships until after I started college. I would tell myself that college life is difficult. There is no time to party like you see in the movies. If you do party make sure you are responsible and have all you homework done first. There is a presure to get assignment done but you don't have parents looking over you shoulder to make sure it gets done. I would also tell myself to have fun. Make new friend and speak with your instructors. They are a valuable resorce for you while in college.

If I could go back in time I would tell my shelf to put more of an effort on looking at colleges, and scholarships then so I wouldn't have to be paying for it now. I would also tell myself that no everyhthing in life will be perfect but you need to move past that and believe that you can do anything you wanted no matter how hard it was or what otehr people told you.

I would tell myself to do as much as I possibly can to get as many scholarships and grants that I can. You don't realize how helpful and needed that money is until it's too late. Any extra money is helpful even if it's a $200 scholarship, that could pay for your books. Also I would tell myself to get involved with something in school, extra curricular activities are fun and look great on a scholarship and resume which allow you to get even more money. Another thing would be not to wait til it's close to the deadline to submit an application, the sooner the better. There is tons of free money that is left unaccepted from the government.

The advice that i would give my high school self if i was to see myself back in that time would be you can do anything. since i always think that i can't do many things. So i would have to convince my self that i can do well in college and be sucessful in what i will do. My high school self probally won't believe me but i will try to explain why i need to try hard to be sucessful even if i think i will fail you must still try to be sucessful in life or else it won't be worth it in the end. Even if education might sometimes seem worthless it is worth having a education. Having a education will make you a better person in your life in the future. You might sometimes wonder if it will be worth it but you will never know until you complete it and start living the life that you should have. You should always have a way to think postive about life and everything you come across even if it might seem hard to think postivie about but you will do better in life.

Go to a community college first and take the intro classes online. Take a full time job and also work for the company One 24 and Vitel Wireless (both online programs) and you will be super well financially all the while completing the crap school requirements. No necessity to complete scholarships where many times you feel pressured to exaggerate and describe your feelings about school as if things were roses and chocolates.

If I could go back in time and give some advice to my old high school self, it would be to try harder and to study more. I never knew how much of an impact high school could be on college. I didn't think that it would help and that it was a waste of time. Once I got to college, I saw how much harder classes were and I wasn't prepared for that transition. Grades are mostly based on tests in college, so time spent out of class should be for studying and doing the optional homework to get you prepared for them. If you have any questions, you need to go in and ask the teacher for help. That's what they are there for and they want to see you succeed.

Make every class count, whatever you do not accomlish in high school you have to take in college. Take every class seriously and never give up. The higher your grade point average the easier it is to get into a school, make sure to try every sport and get involved in extra cirricular activities. Make yourself look amazing to colleges and apply to as many as you can. Do not forget to apply for scholarships! There is no harm in trying and it is free money! College is way different than high school, do not let the thought of teachers never taking attendence push you into not showing up for class, every class counts. Talk to everyone, people on campus, students in your class and even your teachers. If you are ever having trouble get a tutor, never be afraid to ask for help and ask questions. College is great experience so work hard and do not be afraid to study abroad. Good Luck!

My high school career was a mysterious road and I was usually unsure as to what paths I wanted to take. I was a fan of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and so I was excited to become a forensic scientist and that was the path I went down. However, I had a deep passion for music, and still do, I played the alto saxophone and was in choir all four years. Looking back now after my first year of college, if I could, I would tell my past self in high school to seriously weigh my options with forensic science and if I truly wanted to do that as a career for the rest of my life. Taking college chemitry, even though it was the same chemestry I had in AP Chemistry, it was still hard. However, I am much better when it comes to music and music theory. I wish I could have told myself to be more proactive in music from my freshman year. Even taking up another instrument besides the alto saxophone. If I had followed the music path it may have even resulted in more scholarship opportunities. Regardles I will continue on the forensic science path.

If I were given the chance to go back in time and talk to my high school self there would be many things that I would say. One of the first things that I would say it to figure out your interests and ask yourself the big question of “What is it that you like so much that you could see yourself doing it for a long time and being happy with it?” Then after answering that question narrowing down the fields that those interests lie then finding the schools that are known for or at least having those programs. I would also encourage myself to seek out classes or course on how to better communicate with others and learning about what to ask. So many thing s I realize now that if I had known the proper questions to ask, or even what I should be looking for then the people around me could have made things easier for down the road. The skill could also be useful because it would allowed me to be have a better experience from enjoying the friends and people that I had around me. Lastly to say to not be afraid of opportunities