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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.