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I would tell myself that procratination gets you nothing but a huge headache. Although grades are important, study skills are even more so because when you get to college you don't necessarily have homework all the time. There are classes where you just have to study for the 4 tests you might have in the semester. I would also tell myself that it necessary to have a social life in college. You become very distant and depressed if all you do is go to school and do homework. Even if all you do is become involved in a sport or drama club that's all that is necessary. The last thing I would tell myself is that there is no use in stressing over the past. Everything happens the way it does for a reason. We make mistakes so we can learn from them. It is said best in the words of Robert Frost, "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on."

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior the first thing I would advise myself to do is apply for more scholarships. Once I found out about the many scholarships through my college it was too late to apply. Another thing I would do is tell myself to apply and choose my school earlier. The earlier you apply and choose the more time you have to plan and the less stress you have during your senior year. I think if I would have made my decision earlier there is a greater chance that I would have found more scholarships. Also, I think knowing what school you are going to early helps you realize that your life will be changing and gives you more time to plan how you will adjust. Finally, I would advise myself to meet as many people when you first get to college because you have a greater chance of making more friends and that will help you enjoy college alot more. These are the three most important things I would advise myself to do if I could go back in time.

First pay attention , Really get math down , get great study habits, go online find grants and scholarships, try and get used to eat ramen noodles and peanut butter sandwichs for long periods of time. Take as many classes as possible to help with college , save alittle money period. Learn to listen and organize and know your personal information , have fun

I would go back and tell myself to be more prepared! College life is so much different than what I was used to and need to walk out of my little box and meetmore people in high school, so that meeting people now would not be as hard. There are so many more people in college that are so mature and so different than what I've ever seen before. Just wake up and jump into the world presented to you.

Spend your money wisely and make attendance a priority.

Growing up in a military family, we moved around often. School became more difficult as I became less connected to the schools I attended and the people I went to school with. By the time I could build relationships it would be time to pack up and move. Moving during school is very difficult as you leave in the middle of one class to be stuck in the middle of another where you have to catch up and absorb as much as possible. It came to a point where I simply slipped through the cracks of the system and I essentially stopped putting forth the effort because I felt as the system was not stimulating me intellectually. The advice I would like to give myself is to set your goals and know where you want to go, not to hope you find your way eventually. I would also advise myself to question everything as I have found things cannot be taken at face value. I believe had I found the motivation from within, I would have been able to recieve a full scholarship soley on my ability to learn thus not having to work full-time during school.

Dear Rachel, Let me let you in on a little secret... College is not as hard as your high school teachers have made it out to be! I know, it must be absolutely shocking to hear this, but know that it is very true. I know you have very good study habits and time management skills, so getting your homework done and giving yourself enough study time will not be difficult for you to get used to. The higher level courses you took in high school will definitely be helpful in giving you a little peak at what the work load will be like in college. Don't be afraid or nervous. There are two things though that you must make sure you do. First, spend as much time as possible with your family before you leave. Once you are away from them, you will be very suprised at how much you need them in your life. Two, don't be afraid to get to know your classmates! First semester I was very shy and reserved, and I didn't make very many friends. But this semester I am trying much harder! So you should too! Good Luck! Rachel

If I was given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to make sure that I attend college as soon as I graduated. Because every day I look back to the year I took off, I regret it more and more. At the time I was overwhelmed, the admission process for college was nothing like the admission process for high school and I felt like I had no one to help me because my mother was unable to finish school. Last year before the fall semester though, God sent me friends of the family experienced in the process that helped me and my mother apply me to the University of North Texas. Now as I sit here if I was given the chance I would definitely advise myself to power through the process and go to college as soon as possible.

Well first I would tell myself to enjoy it while it lasted. Two years since I graduated, I still wish I was back at high school enjoying a simpler life. Each day that I have to pay rent and buy all of my own things makes me look back upon the time when I lived with my parents. I hated it at the time, but man it sure was cheaper. More importantly I would tell myself to get involved! I never really did anything in high school, or middle school for that matter. I am not currently taking classes, but working 40 hours a week still leaves me with a lot of free time, and now I feel that it is too late to get involved in anything. If i could go back and get involved I would feel much more inclined to do something other than work now that I have so much time on my hands. Lastly I would definitely tell myself to work less! Life is short and doesn't last long enough to work the days away. But now I find myself rarely enjoying life because I have to work so much.

As clich? as this may sound, if I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, I would tell myself to get involved! Although I was involved in a sorority on campus, I wish I would have been more active with other on campus activities. There are so many different programs and clubs offered to students but limited numbers actually take advantage of them. My senior year I began to venture out and found a new love through the salsa dancing club. I found a healthy new hobby I can do for years to come but I wish I would have been more courageous and tried it out my freshman year so I could have gotten the full experience. I missed out in meeting so many more people and being exposed to so many more things. College is a time to find things out about yourself. You are allowed to have trials and errors. You are provided different cultures and activities that you can not find anywhere else. Take advantage of this. Find out what you like and dislike. But most of all, find out who you are.