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If I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school and give myself a few words of advice about my upcoming transition to college life, I would tell my self to keep in mind one simple thing: be youself. I would tell myself to make sure I figure out who I am before venturing into the wild and uncertain college domain. Finding your identity in Chirst instead of in the people around you is very important because when you know your worth is dependent on Christ alone you don't feel the need to change yourself and what you believe in order to please others. Those who are meant to be your friends are those who accept you for who you already are. It may take time to find these special people, but it is well worth the wait. You will also feel better about yourself and the decisions you make if you stay true to your unique nature and what you know God wills for your life.

I would tell myself that the world is much grander than partying. I would let myself know that college is different than high school and to work hard so I could get into school. I would tell myself not to wait six years before deciding to go back. Because college opens up opportunities and helps you discover more about yourself and what you actually would like to do with your life.

I would give my high school self the advice of following his heart and not worry about what his parents say. My parents told me, when I was coming out of high school, that I could not be a teacher becuase I did not possess the skills needed. This was a problem becuase being a teacher was the career choice that I had been thinking about for some time. When I told my parents my career choice they began to doubt my ability to do the job and they talked me into the beief that the job was to hard. I searched for two years trying desperately to find a different career that appeased my parent, but my heart kept getting pulled back to education. When I finally came to this conclusion I was behind and would not be able to graduate with my friends in four years becuase I needed an an extra semester to finish my degree. Even now I feel like my mom doubts my ability to be a good teacher and it still bothers me, but the difference between my high school self and me is that I have become strengthened in my education resolve.

Prepare now! Do not assume that everything will just fall into place. Research schools, know where you want to go and what the deadlines are for application. Seek to understand what classes you will need to take. Break away from high school friends and find who you are apart from them. Seek God's plan for your life always.

College is great, once you figure out where your going to go. It is one of the hardest, exciting, scary, and most important decisions of your life. Don't hesitate to respond and seek out the schools you are interested in. Also, get scholarship applications started immediately. Once at the college you've chosen, get involved! There are so many activities going on that first week and it is extremely important to meet new people and try new activities out. Don't get overwhelmed, college is supposed to be FUN! Remember to do these and you will succeed: Make Friends, Get Involved, Sleep, Eat, Study, Get to Know Your Professors, Ask Questions, and HAVE FUN!

Don't let the excitement and change overwhelm you little one. And always remember to be exactly who you are, disregarding the opinions and ideas of those around you about who they want you to be. You will become who you want to be in due time after experiencing all the different relationships and struggles that you will go through during your time here. They will refine you down to your very core, but it will only make you more of who you were already. Your core being will go through a tempering fire making it sharper and more refined. But only a refined tool is able to be used to fix anything. You will be a tool that will be refined in order to be able to fix different problem within the world.

If I could go back and talk to my self as a senior I would have told my self to apply for more scholarships, and to take more ap classes, and or classes that I could have gotten dule credit for high school and college. I also would have told my self to learn how to write papers in the corect format before coming to college.

Well I am a transfer student, meaning that I transferred out of a school that I hated. I went to a Division one school with about 30000 people and now I go to a school with about 1500 people. I would tell myself that I would really enjoy a private school. I would like the size of the classes and the personability of the professors in the private schools. I would tell myself that even though you will be far away from home, you will learn to grow on your own. You will love playing sports again and you will love all of the new people that you will meet. They will change your life.

I would tell myself that I should learn how to study now so I don't have to try and learn in college. I also would tell myself to learn how to write a paper because it doesn't get easier in college. If i could go back I would tell myself to go and visit more schools, because you have to be sure about where you are going. I would tell myself to enjoy the last few monthes of high school because your life will never go back to how it was then. Now your seperated from your friends, families, and everything you've ever known. Suddenly your surrounded by people you don't know that have very different morals and goals from you. Most of all have fun. You're still young and can live without regrets. Next year everything will be much more complicated.

I would tell myself to attend class. I really messed up my freshman year, and didn't do as well as I should have. I would tell myself how important it is to maintain a good GPA during your years in college. Go to class and participate in the discussions, and you will do just fine.

I would tell myself to be myself. Go out and meet new people and don't give up in what you believe in. Stay focused on school as well as your social life and stay active. Going outside of your confort zone will allow you to meet new people you normally wouldn't meet. Don't be afraid to fail, just try your best and enjoy it all because it goes faster than you know.

Be prepared to have lots of things coming your way. It is a scary process but it is a necesarry one that allows for growth. Be involved in all that you can with the school. Do not corner yourself into your room. That will only bring destruction to your social life. Make as many friends as possible and be alert for those in need. But most of all Enjoy it!

Take time to make friends along with making time for your school work, because these friends will last a lifetime! Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things!

If I were back as a graduating high school student entering college I would give myself the advise to work on my study habits. One of the big things that really changed for me when I entered college was the way I studied and took tests. In high school I was able to pass by quickly running through the material that we went over in class the night before a test. In college I had to begin a new way of obtaining knowledge in classes and remembering the information for test. I have begun to study weeks in advance as well as taking more accurate notes. I would have liked to know that my study habits would need to change before entering my first college semester to avoid several tests where my grades were not as I would have liked them to be.

I would advice myself to not partly alot, to never drink alcohol, to always turn in my assignments on time so that I wont lose points, and that college is a fun place to be; is a place to have fun and build relationships, but does not mean that you have to "exaggerate" the fun. The more fun you have the worse your life will get. In other words you wont be able to pass your classes, you will stay behind. Have fun with limits.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would make sure that I know not to give up when things get tough. Being so far away from my home in Colorado, it seemed at times that i wanted to just pack up and go home. In the back of my mind though, I kept telling myself that things will work out and all things happen for a reason. As a senior in college i couldn't wait to leave the house and and get to college, but know that I'm here i realize how much I took my family for granted. In the end, I realize that all things do happen for a reason and I'm here because this is where I need to be. I don't want anything to hold me back from my dream of being a nurse. So the one thing I would go back and tell myself would be, even though times get rough everything happens for a reason and to stick through every rough patch in my life I may encounter.

I would tell myself to prepare for dissappointments and let downs. Although they are not abundant, there will be some that will impact the rest of your college career. But its not about the trials that do come your way, its about how you deal with those trials. Also, I would tell myself to be ready for the different friends that come into your life and how you are going to need to be there for them. If I would have known that my sophomore year, I would make a friend that I care about so much it hurts to see her going down this path of destruction I would have said no way. College is about transitions and learning to be independent. Its going to be hard at first, but you were raised by parents that love you and want the best for you; don't worry, you'll be just fine. A new chapter starts when you walk accross that stage on high school graduation day and get your diploma. Cherish the past four years, embrace the moment you are in, and most of all seize the opportunities that college will present you with in years to come.

Enjoy every minute of it. The next four years are going to fly by faster than you can imagine. Know that there are going to be challenging times ahead of you, and there will be rewarding and fulfilling times as well. Take advantage of opportunities to travel and see the world. Explore who you are and who you want to be, but take time to reflect on where you have been. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Make sure you call home if you're far away, or stop home every once in a while if you're close. Build relationships with your professors, classmates, roommates, and anybody else along the way. Take risks and be bold--college is a new and exciting time to grow and figure things out for yourself. We all make mistakes, and you'll make plenty in college, but don't dwell on the past. Instead, keep your head up and press on. There are great things in store for you at college. Come with an open mind and an open heart, and be prepared for the best four years of your life!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school I would give myseld a lot of advice to be more ready for college. First of all I would tell myself that College is not that much harder than high school if I work hard and pay attention in class. Knowing that I wouldn't have been so worried about what to expect from College. The other thing I would tell myself to do is to work harder in Math classes because in College you are required to take 3 to 4 math classes; with this advice it would've made my college life a little easier. From the athletic viewpoint, I would recommend myself to work harder in my sport because college sports are not the same as in high school, college sports are tougher and there is way more competition. I would also tell myself that college is fun and is one of the best years of my life, and to take advantage of that great opportunity that only about 1 percent of the world population has the privilege of having.

I am a non-traditional student. I have never liked fitting into a mold. I am proud of the fact that I did not go to school where my high school friends went. I went to Colorado and really enjoyed life while I was in College. However, I did not graduate in four years. I am not complaining, it was okay for me to not have my degree, I had a family business to go home to. The family business was sold a few years back and I decided to go back and finish my degree. I will be 48 years old when I complete my undergraduate work. I am now looking at going on to get a master's degree. It may seem rediculous to be working toward a degree when I am 50, but it is what I want to do. I certainly would not encourage others to follow my steps. It is important to be pursuing your own path. If you aren't sure of that path then stay on the traditional path until you can see your own way. No regrets - I am what I am because of my past. Enjoy the day.