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If I could go back in time I would give myself a lot of advice. The first thing would have to be that in college your grades are not supported by homework and quiz points. Most professors don't give out homework, extra quizzes, or even end of the year term papers. Your grade in the class is just based on your exams you take and in some classes you only take 3, so if you do bad on one there is no way you can get your grade up. I would tell myself this so I would learn ahead of time to get better study skills and prepare for exams better. Another thing I would tell myself is the importance of scheduling out your day. It doesn't take long in college before it is midnight and you just got done with homework. If you learn in high school how to prioritize your day you could get to bed much earlier and be well rested for the next day.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior, the first thing I would say is congratulations on your hard work and determination. Being the first of my family to attend college put a lot of pressure on me, causing me endless stress and initial discomfort. I would tell myself that the struggles I spent sleepless nights thinking about all worked out and made me a better person, because they allowed me to learn proper time management, study skills, and leadership components that helped me gain acceptance into the rigorous, highly-competitive Oshkosh nursing program. Most importantly, I would tell myself to lighten up a bit and take the time to join an organization or volunteer just for fun, because those will be the things I look back at after college and remember the most. All in all, the best advice I could go back and give myself would be to keep my head high so I can overcome the struggles that are testing my goals, and that these struggles need to be endured at my highest capability because they have put me exactly where I want to be in my life.

Don't worry so much. In high school I had a lot of anxiety about the transition to college. I was very worried about moving away from the place that I had lived my whole life. I was afraid that I'd feel like I didn't belong here. I would want to tell myself not to worry about it. I love it in college now. I love everything about the college experience and I wish I would have known that in the year before I left for college. If I would have known then what I know now, I would have been able to enjoy my summer more. Also, the process of moving wouldn't have been so scary. It would have been more exciting.

College is the place where I started to find out who I really was, but when I first arrived, I had no idea what I wanted to do or who I was trying to become. I was lost on a campus of thousands of students. Change is hard, but there are things that I could have done to ease my transition. If I could go back, I would tell myself to go to some meetings - even if I didn't end up joining, at least I would have broadened my horizons and tried something new. Getting involved in activities around campus is also a great way to become a part of your school. It is a great way to meet friends, and it looks good to prospective employers after graduation. I would also tell myself to take advantage of all the educational assistance that is available: go see a tutor, talk to my professor, and get together with classmates. I would have made my first year much easier if I would have dropped my guard and admitted that I needed help. College is a different academic environment than high school, and needing help is normal. Don't be afraid!

Always make sure to keep your old papers and speeches; you can look back to them as a reference when you're a college student. Get involved in as many clubs as you can while you're still a high school student and have fun. In college there isn't as much free time so enjoy having fun while you still can. Also, make sure to volunteer often so that you could put that down on your resume and qualify for scholarships. Get you study skills to develop because college needs good quality study skills. Although high school teachers are always preparing you for college, it actually isn't that hard (so far). Slack off while you still can in high school because slacking off in college is not a good idea.

Focus. Concentrate on your studies and focus on education. College isn't free so get good grades so you can qualify for scholarships instead of paying for your tuition by yourself. I know everything like football, friends, and girlfriends, seems like a big deal right now in high school but a year from now none of that matters. All that matters is getting a college education and finding a way to pay for it. So wake up and focus.

If I coul go back in time at some point in High School I would choose the beginning of my freshmen year. I would choose the beginning of my freshmen year because I would have told myself to try harder because the first semester of high school will efffect my GPA in a big way. Also I would go back in time to the beginning of my freshmen year because that is when I started working. I would tell myself to spend my money wisely and save as much as I can because when your in college your parents aren't there to help you out and money is always tight. Also all seniors in high school are so excited to leave and go to college I would tell them and myself not to wish time away cause once its gone youll want it back. I would tell myself not to be so nervous on the first couple nights in college and that everything will get better. Also branch out when you arrive at college it makes everything a lot easier.

The advice I would give myself is to be outgoing! Go out and meet new people and make new connections in the world. There is no reason for someone to be shy, you should just be yourself. Yes, people will always judge you about something, but who cares. As long as you aren't causing harm to yourself or others... you should do what you want to with your life. Take into considerations people's opinions but DO NOT have their opinion make up your mind about something. You are in control of your own life.

Looking back on my high school-self, I would definitely inform myself of the various challenges there are in the "real world", I would remind myself that love will get you nowhere and to focus on school. I would also inform my past self how important maintaining finances are, to not spend foolishly. Focus as best as you can in school, do not take your family for granted and never chose a relationship over what's truly best for you. Basically, do not try and grow up too fast, there will be plenty of time for outside things once you are done with school, do things that make you happy and never conform to what anyone else wants you to do. You are your own person and no one can take that away from you unless you allow them to. Be proud of who you are and maintain a healthy lifestlye. Above all, I would tell my past self to not give up on basketball, to keep playing throughout community college because it could ultimately lead you to great things in the future.

I would tell myself to not spend so much and save money because you tend to buy more things that you need since you are not living at home with mom and dad. Also to go to college single, its better than cheating and regretting later. I would also tell myself to practice on study skills! Since they are valuble for exams. Another thing would be to make sure that Financial aid gets in early!

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice I would say that college is not near as scary as it seems. I would try to push myself into going to a 4-year school, instead of a two year one just because my high school self wasn't ready to leave home. But if she decides to stay anyways, I would tell her that the journey ahead of her will be unforgettable. The campus might seem big and confusing, but in a few weeks you'll know it like the back of your hand. I'd tell myself to get your basics done first and watch out for those tempting art classes, they can really slow you down! Don't rely on your friends to take classes with you, take what you need regardless of who will be there with you, because you're there for yourself and no one else. I would say to myself that I know you think these times are good, but the ones ahead are so much better, and I know you have what it takes to survive, excel and make it at a university.

If I could go back in time, I would have better prepared overall for college. I should have taken more AP classes and college level classes while I was in high school. This would have not only saved me money, but also time. I also would have told myself to better learn time management while I could still have the support of living at home. This would have allowed me to better balance academics, work, and free time to do laundry. In high school I was very actively involved in many extra curricular activities and I wish I would have known more about what clubs and groups were available in college from early on. I am very happy with my choice of school, they helped me a lot with having activities and study groups available to assist my success.

I absolutely loved my senior year in high school. I was the class president and very involved with soccer and volleyball and volunteering for the community. The one thing I would change to prepare me for this college experience would have to be learning how to study for an exam and prioritize my time to get everything done in a short amount of time. I always had exams in high school but I did not take the time I should have since I seemed to go well on them. Once I took my first exam in college it was a bit of a shock and I would have loved to be more prepared and more experienced with that aspect of school. I would also give myself the advice to be open to meeting as many new friends as possible by getting involved with fun activities on campus such as magicians and game nights. Friends can be made and kept for a lifetime, and be a great support throughout college.

Get involved right away. You will meet so many great people that you will be happy to be around. These friends can be life long. Join a sorority. Do not be shy, people will like you for who you are.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I necessarily won't have done anything different. I was mentally, physically, and spiritually prepared for college. I always loved who I was in high school, and I still love who I have become in college. I'm more mature right now compared to my high school days, but it doesn't really mean that I wish I was this mature in high school. As we grow, we learn and our experiences shape who we eventually become, and I love who I have become.

College is going to be the time of your life. Your going to make life long friendships, meet great people, have one in a chance lifetime experiences, make a name for yourself, and impact the lives of others. Don't just brush it off even though the movies glamourize it...its hardwork! But in the end its going to be worth evey penny and second of the day! Don't forget to get involved, it looks great on a resume and gives you a break from studying. Get your voice heard! Every little thing you do can be a big leap for others. At the end of every day, feel worthy, accpeted, and accomplished with your self cause your just one step closer to graduation day. Always remember that your not alone and there are people just you going through the same thing!

Stop buying so much fast food and new clothes! You need that money to be able to pay off the couple thousand dollars you still owe! Go to work early and work late, I don't care if you want to take a nap, get off your butt and milk those cows. No, you don't need that mountain dew everyday, just drink the well water. The cows don't care what you look like, hurry up and get to work on time! Finding a job is harder than you think, you better love that you always have this to fall back on. Sure, you don't get paid as much as you want, but it is better than nothing, right? Stop arguing with Dad, he knows what is best.

Don't procrastinate! Don't think that you will always have time later on. I wish I would of went straight for my Bachelors instead of first doing my Associate's. Most important - concentrate on you academics NOT your social life! I fell pregnant at the age of 16 and it really slowed down my college education life. I cannot just drop everything and study - I have kids. Don't be stubborn - take others' advice in regards to the importance of higher education. Don't wait until the last minute to sign up for classes. Don't accept a loan unless you know exactly what it will entail years later and how repayment works. Don't overdo it either - only take what is absolutely needed!

Rochelle, listen to what I'm about to say. You're in the 12th grade now and it's time for you to start thinking about your future. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I know you think you have a lot of time, but time waits for no one young lady. You need to start looking into career choices. Do some research on different colleges to find out about their programs and what they have to offer. I know you've been in school for 12 years, but that was just to prepare you for the real world. How are you going to take care of yourself? You need to get out there and find your own way in life. Getting a degree will help provide all that for you. I know college is expensive, but there are a lot of scholarships you can apply for and most schools have financial aid for students who qualify. So don't let that stop you from going to college. Knowledge is power and power is what you'll need to make it in this life. Don't waste time cause 30 years will come and go just like that.

If I were given the opportunity to go back and give myself advice as a senior, I would remind myself to slow down. College comes fast, and it goes fast. Through high school I was in such a rush to get it over with, and now I realized I missed out on some times I will not get back because of wanting to just be done with school. Also, I would have told myself that things will happen, good or bad, but its how I handle them that will determine the kind of person I am. Basically my advice would be to slow down and breathe. We are given one life with no redos; I wish i would have realized this while going through high school.