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The on-campus housing is terrible. Be sure to live off-campus. You are also less likely to get involved in any of the insane drinking parties that are on campus, and you get a lot more for your money when you live off campus.

I would advise myself to jump straight into the college life and not drag it out as i have ended up doing. i would tell myself that i can achieve whatever i want in life and that you have to be willing to try new things and not listen to others who seem to be pesimistic about your goals in life. i would tell myself to work and save money so that i wouldn't have to rely on student loans and end up in the debt that i will be in when i finish because i didn't act wisely.

If I was a high school senior again I would have given myself plenty advice based on my college years. I would have told myself to not take the easy road and take all those easy classes I didn?t need and would have taken the more challenging classes to keep my brain challenged. I would also advise myself to take life more seriously and take the initiative to be more involved in my future by keeping my grades up, applying for scholarships, and better prepare myself for the real world. I would basically advise myself to be more serious and not take my senior year as a free pass but an opportunity that will never happen again. Taking more AP and dual enrollment courses would also have been good advice for me considering the fact that taking classes such as those gives you a small head start on your road to your degree. Volunteering and joing activities would not hurt either.

I would tell myself not to stress so much about entering college. I was so worried about moving out onto my own into a big city that I didn't really think of all the positive things that would come from it. I would also tell myself to take in everything in high school because college is a whole other world. The biggest piece of advice that I would give myself would be to get out there and meet new people the first few weeks of school. When I first came here I was shy and was unsure of how to meet and greet all of the new people that surrounded me. Now, however, I regret not taking the time to attend certain events and break out of my shell. College life is amazing and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I just need to let myself know that I can do anything I put my mind to. One last thing, study study study!

I would tell myself, don't waste time with friends, take the classes you need so you can graduate fast.

If I could have only one conversation, I would tell my high school self to do whatever you want, and do not listen to anyone else. Take your own future into your own hands. I know if I tried to offer advice, I wouldn't listen. I would rather make the same mistakes over again and learn from them, than to worry constantly about staying on the right path. I would however, tell myself that a boy is never worth it ;) Friends are wonderful supporters whether one realizes it or not, and you always have your family. What better advice could I possibly give?

College or university is a very different environment than highschool is. Students need to be preapared for college level while they are in highschool. They need to know how to manage their time, know how to do research, do their own homework and make sure to turn in on time. That would help them to have a good habit, so when they go to college or university, those rules will be always applied. If possible, they should ask their school's counselor, who can give them a lot of recommendations on what they should do during highschool senior year and what they need to know about college. They should not wait until the last minute. The earlier they work on this, the better their future is. Besides, they should learn how to earn scholarships to help their tuition. By that way, they don't have to work a lot, but they can save time for study while in college. Last but not least, they should declare a major or they should know what they have passion with. That would help them to take courses that they need in college, not wasting time on other classes that they don't need.

Not to rush into school until I research what field I would truely like to be in. It took me along time and money to find out what field I was passionate about. Mostly due to pressure from parents and family along with the fact I was not ready to decide what was best for me yet, I had to grow up some.

Hi, this may be a little scary for you but believe it or not I am you in the future. I need you to listen to me and please take my advise to the extreme. I have been given the oppurtunity to come here back in time to give you some very useful advise for you are not taking school as serious as you should. College is no joke my friend and neither is your grades. What I am trying to say is, you need to start taking your classes more serious and apply yourself. You are about to ruin your chances of obtaining free money to help pay for college. Yes I said free money. but the only way you are going to be able to do this is by raising your grades, focusing more and applying yourself. Also dont worry about going out and having fun there will be plenty of opportunities for that, trust me. So please apply yourself and take school more seriously, for I guarentee you this one thing, It will only benefit you and your future. I have to get going now for I have a project to finish for my Architecture class.

Make sure you take harder classes and take high school more seriosly because preparation for college starts then if not earlier!

I would tell myself to slow down, in high school I was a part of the International Baccalaureate program and in this manner, was in a mind frame that my best was not enough, that college was this grueling battlefield for which I was training. I took the hardest classes and studied to the point of exhaustion, sleeping a few hours a night, taking fervent notes in class, doing homework for hours and community service in my free time. What disgusts me in retrospect was the fact that I only volunteered my time to log hours for the program and not to aid my community, the aim of my every action was my gpa. Now that I'm past all of that, and in college, I can look back and realize that college is not what I envisioned it to be, for the most part it is a lifestyle. I study twice as much as I studied back then yet I am involved on campus, I volunteer to better the people around me not my record. I study to learn and not to make the grade, verily I am growing as a person and for that I am eternally grateful.

My advise is don't declare a major before entering college & keep thinking about what it would be like to use that major. Would it be fun or like a living nightmare? Never limit yourself to only obtain one major because people change and so do minds, especially after experiencing activities involving that major. College isn't cheap and one needs to strive to graduate within five years. Also, if you need help, don't procrastinate. Help there and most colleges pay for it so that you don't. Help doesn't make you look dumb; however, not asking for help when you need it does. Another tip is don't wait till two weeks before exams to finish all of the term papers. It is rough trying to work on three research papers, with the same due date, and not get the sources mixed up. Lastly, do not go home after your first week of attending college. The quick trip causes many people to miss home more and not want to go back. Yes, it's hard leaving friends and family behind, but look at the new students around you. They will be your new best friends, trust me.

College is a lot easier than high school and college is not all its cracked up to be. It is relatively boring, the professors appear unfamilar with their material and no one else knows what is going on.

I would tell myself to take the chance and live on campus. I've always wondered what it would be like to live away from family and live on campus and enjoy that part of college life. I would tell myself to stop being so shy and open up more, open my mind to new ideas and possibilities. USF has changed how I am, has opened my social circle and increased my overall knowledge and philosophy.

To make sure not to get so pulled into the freshman college life. Not to party as much and to focus more on school.

Don't be afraid to try new things. Clubs weren't your favorite activities to be a part of, but they are really beneficial to your overall experience at college. Don't be afraid to fail. It might be tough not getting "straight A's," but you know that you're intelligent and what really matters is what you learn from it all. Don't waste time worrying about the future. You'll be prepared no matter what classes you take. Finally, have fun, enjoy yourself, and live life the best that you can. You can only be young and in college once so make the best out of this experience :).

To live in a dorm for the first year because you will make friends for a lifetime. I would also tell myself not to let lecture classes intimidate me. As long as you attend the lectures, do the assignments that are given, and study hard, there is no reason for you to be scared. Last thing I would tell myself is to make friends by joining clubs.

Do your best and take advantage of your college experience as much as possible.

I would tell myself to go to a college that best fits your personality. You are only in college once, so go somewhere that will make you happy and meet all you expectations. Even though saving money is important, the cheapest college isn't always the best choice. Go to your dream school, and you will enjoy every bit of your college experience. Once you are in college, make sure to get involved as soon as possible. Join a sorority or any other student organizations that will allow you to make friends for a like time. These friends will become your "family" while you are away from home. Moving to a new town and not knowing anyone is scray, but by joining a organization, such as a sorority, you will feel less alone. The most important advice I would give myself would be to focus on your goals. Your goals are the reasons you are attending college in the first place. You are here to learn, so make sure your education is a top priority. Also, do forget who you really are. Don't let people change the person you were born to be.

The advice I would give myself would be to always plan ahead, stay focused and ASK FOR HELP. In high school I was an excellent student with 3.5-3.6 GPA and I took it all for granted. I assumed that college would be the same as high school. I was completely wrong. College was nothing like high school. My first semester in college my GPA dropped to about 2.3-2.5. I procrastinated a lot and I REFUSED to ask for help. I was independent and too strong willed. I felt like I could do it all by myself. I never had anyone talk to me about what to expect when I went to college so when I started, I felt like I was blindsided with the material and workload from my teachers. I finally got the hang of how college worked my sophomore year. I was able to raise my GPA up, I took my work more seriously and I learned how to ask for help. It turned out to be a positive experience for me. My rough transition eventually smoothed out because I began to focus more on my intital reasonings for going to college.