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If I was to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to work harder in school. Getting better grades will make it easier in getting into the college of my choice. I would tell myself to keep a good paying job and work harder at keeping it. Being a better person and having more friends is something i would tell myself while being a senior. Being a senior i would volunteer in different clubs and participate in anything involving community service. I would tell myself to ask the councelor for applications to different colleges. I would try to pay more attention to my schooling then whats going on after school or other personal things. i would study alot more making it easier to get better grades on tests and exams. If i didnt know what to do i would ask for help rather than cheating or trying to do it on my own making it harder for me to understand what was the homework about . This is what i would tell myself if i traveled back in time and was a senior in high school again.

Being able to step back in time to my high school years would be a great experience. I must admit that I deeply enjoyed high school. I maintained excellent grades and I was involved in some small clubs. However, I do wish that I had been more flexible and open to taking chances. I would have developed my self-confidence, my sense of humor, and my ability to bounce back if I had joined more clubs, auditioned for choir or plays, developed a new hobby, or ran for a student office. I realize now that we don't really get to know ourselves until we face fresh challenges and attempt to overcome new obstacles. Stepping out of our comfort zone and taking risks helps us define who we are, what we are capable of, and what we truly value. My advice to my old high school self would be to take more risks and be open to making mistakes. Carpe diem -- seize the day!

I would explain to myself that there is a lot more to the world than what you see in this small town. In terms of academics, the material is not necessarily more difficult, but the time you have to complete a course is cut in half. I would tell myself you need to have good study habits perfected in order to maximize your learning. You need to be very careful with spending habits because you need every penny you can get. Also, keep an open mind when meeting the thousands of people on campus. This will enhance your ability to create new relationships that will last the rest of your life. Get involved with campus activities because they make the struggles of the semester worth it. Lastly I would tell myself to cherish the time you have at home with your family and friends you have had to this point. After going to college time at home is limited and really goes by fast. College will be one of the most influential times of your life and you need to be prepared to make the most of it.

Look at all the things you enjoy about the world around you along with all the experiences you'v had as the answer to your future career is right in your hands; don't sweat about not having friend consistent over the next four years as there will be plenty of time once out of college to do so (anyways, the goods ones will really be in your senior year!). Get a job! Having one early during the 'easier' classes will make it easier down the road once you know where you are going in your career (non-pay internships are bountiful!). Pray, 'cause you're gonna need it to deal with the everyday stresses. Call your parents at least every other week as they just want to know you're alive! Most of your profesors will be willing to hel you but take what T.A.s say with a grain of salt - remember they're students too!

Applying to colleges is one of the most stressful jobs seniors have. I would say to myself, realize that you are going to be spending four years at the college that you choose. Make sure to apply to more than one school. It is always good to have a couple of fallbacks. You may be certain you are going to get into your top choice, but they may not offer you the financial aid package you need to be able to attend. Make sure you visit the school before you choose it. Go and tour the schools. The pictures in the brochures are always nicer than what you will see in person. Finally, understand the type of people you are going to be going to school with. Every region of the United States is vastly different. The amount that a college costs will also determine the type of students that go there some extent. Consider whether you want to go to a school where Greek life is the center of everything.

The first time that I went to college, I went right out of high school and I was not sure of what direction that I wanted to take in life. I didn't do enough research into a career, instead going to school just to go to school and not thinking about what I wanted to do after college. I borrowed money irresponsibly and stopped attending classes. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would focus more on researching a lucrative career in a field that would be both interesting and challenging to me. I would also try to educate myself more about credit cards, student loans and personal finance in general. The biggest piece of advice that I would give myself as a high school senior would be to take class seriously, it is impossible to do well if you do not attend. Similarly, if you attend class regularly and keep up with your work, not only will you feel more comfortable participating in class, but your likelihood of success will increase exponentially. Go to class, have fun, and be responsible and you will surely succeed!

Don't ever let anyone tell you "you can't". When you get knocked down, keep fighting. College isn't as tough as it seems, but the decisions you make there will effect the rest of your life. Don't overwhelm yourself with classes. Don't let family issues make their way into the classroom, your there to learn - not to dread. Follow your heart and don't sell your soul to pursue only money, you'll only end up miserable. Take in the advice others give you rather than simply looking away and ignoring it completely, even though their advice may not be what you want to hear. If I were to have told myself these things three years ago when I finished high school, I would only be a year out of finishing college instead of two.

Enjoy your disposable income while you have it, money's tight in college. Cherish your friends and family, they're honestly the most important part of life. A degree's a degree and a college is a college, what matters most is that you always have people to depend on when life's rough, and believe me, your college years are going to be rough. Embrace your new independance, but don't choose a college half way across the country to get away from your parents. You'll regret it when you realize you're too poor to make it home to see them more often. True friends are hard to come by, don't let them slip away. Sure, you'll make new friends, but it's just not the same as in high school. Be yourself, don't you ever change yourself to impress anyone. Lastly, it's okay to be scared and not know exactly what you want to do with your life, I still don't. Trust in yourself and do exactly what you want.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would let myself prepare for college in different ways. The first thing I would tell myself is to look for a job in campus rather than applying around the community. Though I was close to getting a job around the community, my class schedule interfered with the training days that were required, leading me to have no job for a semester. Yet, perhaps the most important piece of information was to have research my Housing Contract, as this would have saved me over $2,000.00. Though I did enjoy part of my stay at the dorms, they led my family and I with the need for money, and ultimately my removal of the dorms due to the high expenses that we would not have been able to cover for the rest of the semester and year.

1. Don't buy books at the school bookstore, you can get them online for so much cheaper 2. Get help right away when you need it, don't wait becuase you'll fall behind 3. Take a class you like even if its not required just becuase you want to 4. Make study time productive, don't sit on facebook for 20 min, do your work and then you can relax sooner. 5. Sometimes lectures don't teach much so bring some other homework to do and pop your head up once in awhile to make sure you didn't miss anything 6. No one likes "that guy" who is throwing up everywhere after drinking so have fun but don't be "that guy" 7. Make a routine or schedule or routine and try to stick with it. 8. If your going to party learn the rules of the drinking game your playing so you don't look like such a rookie. 9. Realize college isn't easy so don't get over stressed 9. Keep an open mind about everything. People, classes, events. You'll be surprised who you meet and how much fun you can have.