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Time they say lost is never gain. So make good use of your time. If I could turn back the wheel of time I would have corrected a lot of my wrong doings. When I was in high school in my senior years I was off the hook, life in college is totally different from high school. I use to run away from school , joined a gang ,being rude to my mates and also disrespect my teachers . Doing all those things I thought I was at my peek but not knowing I was lost. It really affected my academics and my GPA. I was among the stubborn kids in school and was proud that I could not even ask for help even when I need it. So it really affected me in school and today if I sit down to think about it I say to myself that I have made a mistake in life. Due to all this stubbornness I could not achieve what I wanted to do in college if I have chance to go back to time I would have corrected most of my errors and be good to all also be serouse with all my doing.

Don't choose an out-of-state school, unless you know you can afford it. The financial burden is an extremely hard and heavy one to carry. Also, take more of an interest in classes, and dedicate yourself more to your studies and less to Facebook. You'll be more sure of yourself after graduation. Attend most (if not all) of the campus employment fairs, this will help you prepare for the job market after graduation.

I would tell myself that these next four years will go by very fast. School is important, but always make time for your friends because those are the memories you will keep forever. Don't stress out about every little thing. Sometimes it is okay to be a little irresponsible. So stay out late one night even if you have to be up early, skip class to go to the park on a pretty day, and sleep in late when you can. These years will mold you, stretch you, and redefine you multiple different times in multiple different ways. Enjoy the journey of finding yourself. Call home when you can, your parents will appreciate it. Remember, even if everyone else pretends differently, they are just as lost as you at the beginning (and sometimes at the end as well). Don't be afraid to let people go, everyone is on a different path now. This is the best time of your life. So take a step back and enjoy it because once it is over, you can never get it back.

When I was a high school senior school was nothing more than a game for me. The game was to do as little as possible and still get better grades than my friends. Unfortunately this mind set led me to have a mediocre GPA and forced me to attend community college before moving onto a university. Even once I started community college I maintained this mindset. Do better than my friends, nothing more. Several semesters passed before I realized that I needed to step it up if I was going to accomplish anything in my life, so I changed the rules of the game. I decided that I needed to do better than everyone else in my classes, and if possible the school. Making this decision led me to a 4.0 GPA and the high possibility of getting an excellent high paying job when I graduate. Knowing all of this I would go back and tell this story and then challenge my high school self to be better than me, and the best at the school, not just among my friends. If I know myself, that is a challenge I would not pass up.

Don't feel like you have to get drunk every weekend. You have four years of weekends to have fun and unwind take your time.Get involved in organizations on campus. Become part of your campus community. Take whatever classes you want to. This is your chance to soak up a little bit of everything. Meet as many people as you can from as many different backgrounds as you can. You may think college is easy and thats were the fun is. Stay focus and never be distracted. Because you can achive anything you put your mind into. Learn good study habits early. If you don't start off nicely, it'll be hard to recover that gpa later. Cook occassionally to save money. Burger King is great, but you don't have to live there. If there are travel opportunities through your school (other than taking a year abroad) take them if at all possible. This is something I did and have always been thankful for. Don't make your life revolve around your school. Join some clubs if you like,but there are lots of clubs that aren't school-affiliated And get to know your professors.

I would definitely tell my high school senior self to attend the very FIRST freshman orientation the University offers. I did not only get stuck with the wrong size t-shirt I pre-ordered, but I was stuck with random classes that I was not interested in. I also would recommend to take more than 12 credit hours, because going from a High School schedule to having class twice a day was terrible. I was very bored and had a lot of free time to get off track. Keeping your GPA at a 4.0 as a freshman is also a recommendation that everyone should take. Once you get in your major the classes only get harder, so try your best to get all A's in your electives. To avoid taking summer classes and saving A LOT of money take 15 to 18 credit hours is an ideal way to go every semester. My final recommendation is to have a planner from day ONE! Take all of your syllabi each semester and write down every test and assignments due in that planner. Being organized only helps you perform better as a student! Best of Luck.

First, I would tell myself to enjoy my high school years and stop complaining! Life in high school is much more simple and carefree. Next, I would tell myself to study. Even though my classes may have seemed easy and the homework mundane, it is a good habit for me to get into. I would also make sure to inform myself that the grades and GPA I receive really do matter, I will need them for scholarships. Finally, I would tell myself to spend time with my parents. I did realize how much I would miss my parents once I did not see them everyday.

If I were able to go back and talk to my high school self, I would say "build good study habits, enjoy building new friendships, and be as acitve as possible in school activities." By building good study habits, you create a strong foundation in preparation forthe workload at college. Having a good group of friends that you can reach out to when times get tough in college, helps you realize that things are not always as bad as they seem. Being involved in activities in high school will make you more confident in pursuing activities in college.

My advice to myself as a senior in High school would be to relax and enjoy the time I had left with my friends and family before college. With college comes a large amount of change. Friends and peers move far away to follow their goals and you lose contact with people that you are very close to. I would also tell myself to focus on what I want and not listen to advice from others. Everyone believes that they know what is right and that their way is the best way. I’ve found that choosing a career is not about the money or the college, but about doing what makes you happy. My father has had multiple jobs and his greatest regret is worrying about money instead of doing what he loved. Once I started to follow what I loved and wanted to do with my life everything fell into place. I found a major and college that captured my interest and relieved a lot of the stress. Now I'm three years through college and I’ve enjoyed every second because my major and career are what I want and what will make me happy.

I would have said to myself- "You are the creator, the map maker; you determine and showcase the routes of travel from one moment of life to the next. With each stone set into this here earth, you build upon the structure of who you are. May you have strength through hardships, whether near or far. May you have courage to outreach your arms past your comfort zones, to grab the fruit that so entices your every being upon the high rises of the jungle canopy. May you have heart; giving all of what you can and will be, letting your surroundings be the fuel that drives the core of yourself to journey to wherever your destination may lead up to. May you have love that surrounds you. Days can be rough, but just by letting love, family, and friendship into your heart can change the outcome of the day. Remember even the sourest of milks, can still be made into cheese."

It seems cliche what Mom and Dad said, that your college years are some of the best years of your life. Well.....it's true. It's terrifying at first I'm well aware, but trust in the people around you. The close friends you will make will be your greatest achievement in school. College is about so much more than just an education, and I know it doens't make sense right now. All you are thinking about right now is homework and tests I get that. You'll just have to trust me, stay open minded, don't get wrapped up in the little things, and just be yourself. There is plenty of fun to be had, in the most rediculous ways. You think you have it figured out, but there is no way any of us on this planet can have it all figured out. The road will be as bumpy or as smooth as you let it be most of the time. There will be times when college will smack you down hard. You have to learn to be able to get back up and prove you have what it takes.

Take the SAT and the ACT mutiple times. Make sure to keep your grades up, even in that last stretch of your senior year. Have a good summer, but when you get to college be ready to work. College is a different experience, both good and bad. Have fun, but don't forget to turn in your assignments on time and study hard! Enjoy!

I go back a few years, when I was a senior in high school. I think to myself, "I am so proud of where I stand today." I remember those "senioritis" days and I remember the memories I had created in high school. The best advice I could of given myself would be to continue my education with a positive attitude. Although it may be tough in the beginnning, simply because of the new transition you must go through and financial difficulties when starting at a new college, it is all worth it. Meeting new friends, and joining academic groups will help expand your knowledge and possibly help earn you scholarships. Focus on getting good grades in high school, and do not slack, because your hard work pays off in the end...you could get scholarships. If you have a dream, such as becoming a muscian, follow that goal because music could pay your way to college. Surround yourself with happiness and be proud of yourself, because one day the career you choose, will impact others around you in so many wonderful ways. At the end of the day, that is the most rewarding for yourself.

Never limit yourself. You have so many oppurtunities ahead of you. Don't ever be afraid, because you can go anywhere and do anything, so long as you never give up. And don't ever be afraid to ask questions. Some one, out there, will help you. Follow your heart, because you don't want to spend the rest of your life doing something that you hate. Money isn't everything, it is limiting. But doing something that you can be proud of and happy with, that is everything. Enjoy each moment; this is going to be an exciting ride!!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to stress out and worry so much about sports. I knew that I was not going to play sports in college yet I still threw a lot of my time into those extra curricular activities. I do not regret the decision to play but I wish I had participated in some other out of school activities. I would suggest for my high school self to participate in FFA(Future Farmers of America) or other archery/shooting sports since that is what I am interested in now after I have grown up. Also I would suggest that I do not date someone in my hometown while I am in college. My college self missed out on many activities during three years of dating while I was in college because I came home on weekends to see someone who would eventually break up with me. Great lessons learned in this but you can not go back and do it over. Also go with your heart on what you would like to do as a job, not what others want for you!

I would like to think I had it all figured out but in reality I should have taken high school more seriously. I did not realize at the time how large of a stepping-stone it was going to be for my future. Back then I could not wait to finish with school, not realizing I had many more years ahead of me. I would push myself to go to college immediately rather than waiting. Doing this would have saved me time and money. I would explain the importance of waiting to have a child until I finished college and started my career, because being a mom created unique challenges for me as a college student. Juggling a child and studying was very difficult. Having a family forced me to spread out my class load, prolonging my graduation by two years. Staying home with my child became a priority, causing me to deviate from my main goal of becoming an RN. I should have just followed my dream from the start. In the end it took me six years to accomplish my goal of becoming an RN. With hard work and determination anything is possible as I proved to myself.

Two main points of advice I would give my self is the take time and energy or effort, which is human energy. First, take time, a lot of time, the consider the opportunities or opportunity costs. What are the benefits of one choice compare to the cost of that choice over another? Consider what are my goals both long-range and short-range and take time to create a vision of how to achieve my goals. Read some words of wisdom from one of our countries founders, Benjamin Franklin, on Prundential Algebra in which the pro and cons of each decision are carefully weighed. While we are considering our future, attend church regularly because it will open up opportunities we were not aware of. Once we have made decision on our short-range and long-range goals, it is our responsibility to follow through, bringing our vision to reality, with time and effort, energy and enthusiasm. By attending church we will come to know that with time and energy, everything is possible. Lastly, be willing to change because the future is a mysterey, the past is history, and the present is a gift. Be us, be who we will be.

Explore all of the colleges May. Don't ever limit yourself. I understand that you are frightened and just pick whatever is comfortable but this is the chance to find your dreams. Don't take that lightly. Search and search until you know exactly where it is you belong. Whatever makes you happy, whether it's to travel the world or a public university. Don't think of yourself as any lower. And never let the money limit you. You can make it, no matter what the cost. Because in the end, your dreams are priceless.

Begin to look into all careers that fit all of your interest. Create a resume that has references and volunteer hours which can be validated and substaintated. The environment for scholarships are varied and working with your counselor is important. Continue to seek and ask for help in finace, understanding rankings, extending studies to double or triple major and look toward graduate school as a continum not added time to be held back. Adulthood requires forethought and time managemet. Pleae bring your "A" game at all times and talk out your fears. Make every moment aan adventure not only socially but in your educational development. Find a mentor and hold on for the ride thanking them for their expertise and guidance. Accept all advice as interest and discern the validity of the advice with trusted adults of all ages. Fear is natural and change is inevitiable; use both to your advantage. This is the advice time has emerged over time, taught me well, and I now use to the best of my benefit.

Take it serious. Do not let family life problems be your responsilbility. Be the intelligent student that you are. Take advantage of ALL the resources that a college can offer you and travel the world through study aboard. In the future there will be lots of time to worry about stuff, but for now, while you have nothing to tie you down, see the world. You have the capability and curiousity to understand the world. Take you chance and LIVE! For once in your life do something for YOU.