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ok, dude college is one of the best experiences you will have in your life. at first its scary because you're basically leaving the warmth of your home and entering a world where you can no longer act like a child. those who act like children in college usually end up back at their parents house. if you act like an adult, then college is a wonderful experience. i know you slacked off in High school, but that is something you have to fix before entering college since you and only you are responsible for your grade, plus you're paying thousands of dollars to a university for what, to get a D? no, thats why you have to be mentally strong to succed in college. the biggest thing about college is the people, this will be the few times in your life where you can start over and meet diffrent people and that shouldnt be taken for granted. the point is college is a great experience if you're prepared and take it seriously. also there are alot of hot girls so work on your flirting skills.

If I was allowed to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot of wisdom to bestow upon myself. The main point I would stress would be to not abuse this new freedom that comes with college. The first freedom to not take lightly is financial responsibility as an independent student. I would explain that it is possible to graduate debt free. Take advantage of scholarships and grants offered, and only accept loans if in dire need. Money that exceeds your need will be offered but only accept the minimum amount needed. Debt adds up fast and in most instances is not worth it. I would also share the importance of completing and putting in maximum effort for every class the first time. Use your freedom to do the right thing instead of paying for the same classes more than once. I would also tell myself about the importance of campus involvement. Being involved on campus and in the community helps to build great character and experience that will be helpful in the future. I would explain the importance of learning to network and connecting with others. Lastly I would simply say enjoy the journey!

If I could counsel my high school self, I woul tell myself to slow down and not rush into adulthood. I would tell myself to take college courses while you are still in high school, and get a head start on your education. Make a plan for your four years, and stick to it. Learn all the in's and out's of financial aid, and take advantage of the many scholarship opportunites out there.

If you go to college you CAN get funding.

To find scholarships and make better grades in high school so that I can attend my first choice, not attend a junior college to obtain an associates degree then proceed on to a four year university. Need to apply yourself a little more and figure out why when you have an exam that you freeze once the exam is placed in front of you but you can answer the quize questions by friends prior to the exam. Figure out how to write a good essay that includes all topics discussed.

College is worth the time and the time does fly. Don't find satisfaction in low wage jobs, but in a long term career. Just because people don't know what you can do with your degree does not mean that you can't do anything with it. Apply yourself, study whenever possible and you will succeed.

I would tell myself to make more time to study instead of cramming right before a test. I would also tell myself to be more social and more involved in school activities.

Dear high school me, I know that as a senior your life has been hectic and your future may seem as elusive as ever. However, don't give up! Retain that courage that you worked so hard to obtain during your high school years. Keep up your attitude towards learning, and never miss an oportunity to learn a new life skill or make a lasting relationship or grow in an area where you are weak. Growing up, mom and dad urged a younger you to not talk to strangers, but in college that will all change. You will have to talk to people and learn to start conversations; even the uncomfortable ones. I know that right now you are stepping out in faith into a world that has only recently become much larger, but you will make it trough. I know you will becasue I did. Sincerely, College Me

If given the opportunity to go back to being a senior in high school, I would definitely change the way I approached college. My freshman year I partied way to much and didnt take school as seriously as I should have. Moving out of your home after high school gives you freedom to make your own decisions and do what you want, but make sure you be productive with your life and do not get behind in your work. After my freshman year I finally realized how important doing well in school was, something I should have realized but in the begininning of high school but was too caught up in girls, sports, and enjoying myself. I would also recommend to join a fraternity as soon as I entered college. Joining a fraternity allows you to meet a lot of people at your college as well as get you involved on campus and push you to maintain a good reputation and good grades. College is supposed to be the greatest time of your life but remember the reason that you are there in the first place, to recieve an education and prepare for the real world.

The main thing about my first year was I had a tremendously hard year. It was not even due to classes either. My parents who had been together for 27 years started going throuh processes of divorce and I took it hard. Even worse since my mom was the only one financially struggling everday was hard becasue i did not recieve enough financial aid. Now I am praying about hoping I can pay of everything so I won't have to drop out of school due to money. So with all that being said, I would tell my past self to remain calm, keep your head up, and stay strong.

If I could go back in time and give advice to myself I would say to stay focused on the task at hand. It is so important to never forget what your purpose is while attending college. Overall, your main focus should be on succeeding in life and never giving up on the goals you know you have the ability to achieve. As a future teacher, it is your resonsiblity to share the knowledge you have obtain with our future generations in order that they may be prosperous as well.

If I could go back into time during my high school career as a senior, I'd advise myself to stay in college on my athletic scholarship that I was granted. I never realized how much college expenses were until i had to pay out of pocket. As a senior in high school I didn't realize the importants of continuing my education, and I'd make sure to tell myself that continuing school after high school is the best solution to reach my goals and dreams. I would also advise myself to set aside some extra money and start applying for scholarships ahead of time instead of waiting till the last moment and struggling to come up with money for college expenses. With this advise it would be an eye opener and a real life changing moment for me instead of struggling to come up with money to pay for college on my own.

There are many things I would say to myself, many changes I would make, many mistakes I would avoid- even though those mistakes produced the most beautiful miracles in my life. I would have told myself to wait until I had a degree to get married and have two daughters, I would have told myself to work hard in school so I woudn't have to work so hard later for minimum wage and a uniform, I would have told myself to study hard and get excellent grades to have the best opportunities and help available to me when attempting to reach my academic goals. I would have taught myself patience, and told myself that you don't have to grow up so fast, enjoy your youth and all the things that come with it.

First of all, take your time. Enjoy what you have, because you only have this last year to be permanently surrounded by people you've always known, and you will never get this time back. Make every moment count. You need to consider what your college goals are, understand how the difficulty will increase, and begin preparing now. You have been, a lot of the time, coasting through high school without studying, but college is a whole new story. There is no more real extra credit or make up exams, and there is very little wiggle room for errors. If you truly want to get the most out of college, take up study habits that give you the ability to excel in all classes. Put down the cell phone for thirty minutes every day and acquaint yourself with the information that is presented to you, because all of it will be more applicable than you think. Even if you are not going to do a math major, the subject is excellent for learning how to learn. Focus your study sessions, expand your mind, but most of all, live life and show love to your close ones every day.

Knowing what I know now about college, if I could go back and talk to myself as a High School senior there is a lot I would tell myself. To begin with, I would of advice myself to have chosen a better studying method. I do not think I prepared myself as well as I could of. Now that I have been in college for a few years now, I learned to take school a lot more serious than I did in high school. All seniors think throughout their last year of high school is how fun college is going to be, the parties, new people, being away from their parents and the number thing they think about is finally being done with high school. I know that is what I would always think about. I never paid much attention to the responsibility that I would have in college. If I could talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to be more prepared, to study harder and work on not procrastinating so much. College is more than what High School seniors make it out to be.

Well I believe that you should never want to change your past just learn and grow from it ,but if i had to I would go back and tell myself to take the dual credit math and retake your act. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships because money is definitly a factor in continuing my education.

Picture your being as a circular water ripple froming from a raindrop tumbling into the ocean's depth. The expanse is endless, the water deep, and the other raindrops are pounding and choatic, falling from the sky on their own paths with their own agendas. The world is filled with noise from obstacles and other people trying to live their lives simultaneously on a single planet. Your heart is the bullseye of the ripple, the core, and everything rolls off and away from this one thing. Your heart is the truest. The successional ripples are your thoughts, experiences, and expectations. They all stem from that centermost ripple, the initial impact point of that drop before it is melded into the masses with the rest of the storm. Your future is the decent into the ocean. As long as you remember that core, your future will follow accordingly. Have no fear in the fall because the heart never deviates from what it truly wants. The mind distracts from the blatant pull of passion your heart has always provided. Don't be afraid to make mistakes on the drop off because you are simply a single drop in the ocean.

I would tell myself to get a job, and start getting adjusted to time management in regard to studying (which goes hand-in-hand with maintaining a high GPA), practicing my craft (music and painting), and holding down a job. This would have helped make the adjustment to college life much easier.

If i could go back in time as a high school senior i would have done a couple thing different.The first thing i would have done was apply myself alot more then i did.I also got pregnant as a senior and that is one major thing i wish i would've thought about.Its alot of work going to school and taking care of a baby.At the time i thought this will be fun thats what i wanna do with my life, be a mom.So after that i really didnt care to much about school i was just there getting by not applying myself like i should have. I thought i dont need all this useless information.Man was i wrong if i wouldnt applied myself more and not had a baby while in highschool collage life would be alot easier.

If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice to be prepared for my first year of college my main objective would to learn as many study skills as possible. Being able to study well is key in college. If I miss something that my professor says one day he/she wont review just for me the next day. I feel that in high school I relied on my teacher too much in order to get the material. In college the books are my best friends; I can have all of the one-on-one time with my books that i need, unlike my professor. STUDY, STUDY, and STUDY!!