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get used to turning off the TV more often and getting some good studying habits under my belt

Remember that everything that is being done is for your own good in the future. Apply for any and all scholarships available as soon as possible. Keep high school GPA as high as possible

I come from a large family, with seven other siblings, four of whom are still at home, it can hardly be considered small. I graduated high school in May of 2008 alongside my twin sister. I knew that attending college had always been my dream and I intended to make it a reality. My parents are very supportive of everything that we do, but paying for college is something they are unable to help us with. My dad owns his own small construction company and my mom is the choir director at our church. If I could go back, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I have always worked hard to achieve high grades at school as well as work. I am very happy with the way my college career has developed. I have been very active on campus, I probably would have reminded myself to get a planner for that first semester as well. College courses require a greater amount of time spent studying, I made the transition successfully. Often times, I found that I needed the help of a planner to schedule out my classes and work to make my valued time more efficient.

Having the oppurtunity to share the wisdom I know now with my past self would have been priceless. I would let myself know that college is not the place to mess around. When we arrive at college we are hit with this newfound freedom. We feel as if we can do anything and everything will just fall into place. Now that I have finished a semester I understand the hard work that you have to put into your education in order to become successful. I would tell myself that I can do it and even when I was stressed and doubted all of my abilities I had to have faith in myself and what I have been taught by my teachers and parents. College is an entirely different situation than High School you have too take it one step at a time. I would explain that too myself. Take it slow and have faith. Work hard and never give up because that is not how you become who you know you can be in the future.

If I could go back and give myself advice based on what I now know, I would say: ?Yay! You picked the right college! Now, it is time to be an adult and rely on yourself to achieve your end goal. Yes, it will be hard and, yes, it will be exhausting at times ? but you can do this. Remember that there are people in this world who would give anything for an opportunity like the one you have been handed, and immerse yourself in the knowledge you will gain." If I had realized these things a bit sooner, my college transition would have been easier. I failed a class my first semester of freshman year due to lack of motivation and had to work twice as hard later just to fix the negative effects it had on my overall academic record. The elated feeling I had after making a 4.0 the second semester of my freshman year has motivated me to continue the goal of making straight A's. All the late nights, books read, lectures attended, and subjects learned have truly given me a sense of worth and a greater understanding of the world around me.

Learn time management and how to study better. In high school I was able to breeze through a lot of classes and now in college it is harder for me to go through classes as easily. That is where time management comes in. I get distracted easily and I do not realize how long I have been distracted. Time goes by fast when you get to school, especially when you have things to do or tests to study for. That would be my biggest reason to go back and talk to myself as a senior. It is a big part of college and would have made the transition easier on me.

Get excited! You are about to embark on a new part of life that will guide you through different experiences that will help you figure out how you want to live your life and who you want to be as a person. Take a chance and dont be scared to get involved in anything and everything, everyone is just like you and is coming in not knowing anything. No one is better than you and you are better than no one, but you can be an amazing person. I would say pace yourself, you have plenty of time to sort out your college time, but keep it in mind it can fly by really fast, so dont let something go by if you even think you might want to get involved or try it. Dont ever be scared to go ask anyone around campus a question, knowing all about campus and the people on it makes it a better experience. Meet as many people as possible even if you dont plan on keeping in touch, because memories and the experiences you go through on campus will shape your life. Mistakes are part of college, be smart and have fun!

I would suggest that I not spend all of my spare time in my dorm room. You will not meet friends unless you take the initiative to get out and get involved around new people. College is the greatest experience you will ever have, so enjoy it while it lasts!

Definitely study hard, and learn how to manage your time from a young age because if you aren't discipled, you will not make it.

Join the military now and stay there. Although a college degree is virtually necessary to get a decent job in this country its probably not worth all of the hassle. Go military and stay there. Make that your career. Don't get out because your wife hates the military and then once you're out she leaves you for your best friend, who also is military. Forget about the fact that they got married and now have a child. Forget about the fact that you'll be miserable and poor as a collee student. Leave it all behind.

I have just made it through my first semester of college. This time last year, I was worrying about everything: my future roommate, my classes, payments, everything imaginable. If I could go back in time and and talk to myself, I would tell myself not to worry. I would tell myself that working hard is an A deserved, and if I do the absolute best I can, that may just have to be good enough. I would tell myself not to worry, that living in a dorm is a blast and having a roommate is one of the best experiences to have. I would also tell myself to get involved and not be afraid of the endless possibilities; UNT is a huge school, but that doesn't mean you can have a small part. I would tell myself to try new things, especially sushi, operas, and ballets - things I could never experience in the small town life I'm accustomed to. The last thing I would remind myself to do is to call my parents. As busy as I am, calling Mom and Dad is always a good idea and hearing their voices is cure for almost everything.

if i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to look harder for a job so i could save more money earlier on before transitioning to a university. I would tell myself that its good that you listened to your dad and continue listening to him because his advice is very handy. Don't spend the leftover money from your financial aid just because you can, save it so you can apply the leftover money to next semester's classes. Having a back - up savings for college rent, car repairs, and books can save you from taking out unnecessary loans that will take forever to pay back. Also, i would tell myself to look for as many scholarships as i can instead of waiting until the last minute.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, the first thing I would tell myself is that there is no way to graduate from college in four years unless you are absolutely certain about what you want to do. I would tell myself that it is important to experience college life to the fullest, so find a balance between socializing and school. But most of all, I would tell myself to listen to others advice but always follow your heart in the end because only you know what is best for you.

If I could go back to highschool, I would give myself the advice to think about saving up some money before going to college. Or I would have told myself not to go to Valparaiso and instead to go to a less expensive school. I would tell myself to not take out student loans and to try harder to get scholarships. I would have also told myself that you should try and work a little bit while off to college even though the load of school work would be tough.

I would research college campuses before applying and I would visit each campus to get a real feel for the campus and students. I would also apply for scholarships and get much more involved my freshman year. I wouldn't be afraid to meet new people and I would make more plently of time for reading.

I woulld give adivse to a high school me about getting involved in college activities and clubs. There is more to college than just studying all the time. Also to make more friends.

I would tell myself to pick the major that truly interests you and go with it. If you are interested in what you are learning it will be easier to succede and progress towards a degree. I would also tell myself to not waste time and practice and get involved in jobs related to my field as soon as possible and learn more through experience so college will be that much easier.

Visit the campus before you decide to attend the college.

Learn what you can, try to retain as much as you can, because you'll need it later. Don't worry too much about the details just pass and graduate the diploma is what counts and is the first stepping stone into a work centered life. Have fun while you have the time to do so!

In high school they almost push you too much on a career mindset instead of an academic one. They focus a lot less on the importance of your GPA and mastering the skills needed to complete the SAT and ACT. I took it upon myself to study harder for my ACT and without that I would not have been accepted into UT Austin. I took UNT as my choice instead. I would tell a high school senior to get their GPA up, do better on their ACT/SAT, and make SURE the school they pick is really what they want instead of picking it for financial reasons.