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I would advise my self to build better study habits my senior year. I would tell myself to begin to be more independent so that when I get to college I'm not as overwhelmed as I was. I would tell myself to join as many clubs and organizations as possible but look into everything I join, before you join it. Do your research. One big thing I would tell myself is to not take on more than I can handle and to always remember what I am there for.

I feel I have done very well for myself this first year of college. After all I did make the Dean's List for the first time ever in my life. However, If I could have gone back in time to my senior year of high school, there are a few tips I would have told my self. First, I would have warned myself about all the tempting oppurunties to eat unhealthy. There are so many oppurtunities and temptations to eat unhealthy food on a college campus. Sometimes I wish there were more healthy choices. Next, I would have tried to teach myself better time management. When I first got to school, I struggled with time management, and I would find myself doing assignments at the last miunute. As time went on I learned how to better manage my time, and I also learned how precious time actually was. It felt like there were just not enough hours in the day. Lastly, I would tell myself to just do my best and have lot's of fun!

The most important advice I would give myself would be to never give up. I would tell myself that there will be a lot of bumps in the road but I cant allow myself to get distracted. I would advise myself to not allow myself to blend in with the wrong crowd because not everyone has your best interest.

when i was a high school senior i was excited because we can have the first desicions on everything, but it was very sad to leave the school and i really do miss high schoool. i was captain since i was a freshman in volleyball and basketball. i earned sports awards such as: MVP, 2nd team all conference in both sports, honarable mention, and athelete of the year. i loved playing sports that was the best time in my high school years. my junior year i was already trying to fill out scholarships and college applications and it was fun. i thought about going off to college and play ball but i decided to go to a closer college first then transfer to another college and then maybe i can start playing sports. college can be very challenging and it can be easy at times, but it is fun all together.

This is something I often ponder about frequently and am enthused about expressing. I would tell myself to go into college open minded and eager with a passion to learn and achieve. You learn something new every day, is an old cliché that will never bite the dust because it is true. Always stay humble because there is always a lesson ready to be taught and it’s up to you to decide which ones are worth listening to. Be exertive and committed to every endeavor that meets the eye and to be dedicated to hard work and determination because it surely will pay off. I would also venture to tell myself to be unrealistic as possible because the possibilities are endless and never sell yourself short, or doubt yourself out of a goal because you think it's unattainable. Last but not least I would tell myself to be conscience about your surrounding and the company that you keep, because being in college you learn there are two types of students; hinderers and believers. There are those who want to see you achieve greatness, and there are those who could care less if you fail with them.

Have fun and be open to trying new things. College is a time that you can never get back, and although you must be serious and get your work done it should also be a time that you take to try new things and learn more about yourself. Your future depends on the education you gain from attending college, but the things you do and the people you meet can also have big influences on your future. So open your mind to the new knowledge you will take in, open your eyes to the new things you will see, and open your heart to the new people you will meet.

The advice that I would give myself if I ever did go back in time is rather very simple. I would tell myself to not worry as much about college and just relax and study to the best to my abilities. The reason why I would say this is since from an early age I knew that good grades got a person good scholarships (I’m financially very poor). However, since I have come to college I have realized that it isn't as hard as I thought it would be (academically speaking). As a college sophomore, I have learned that college is not as hard as our high school teachers told us it would be. Therefore, I would have had less to worry about if only I knew that college was almost like high school except a lot better (at least in my opinion).

If I could go back in time and tell myself anything it would be, I can be anything I want. School will be easyer now than waiting years to go back. The last thing I would say is how proud of myself I am for taking the chance and going to school to better myself and my family. I am smarter than i thought and glad I can show my kids the right way to get where they want to go in life.

I would say come into college prepared to take off in the direction you want to go. Always be as leader among your peers. Get involved and know what is happening on your campus. Keep your school work and play days seperate from each other. Stay focused on your goal ahead of yourself.

If I had the opportunity to prepare myself as a high school senior for the college experience, I would stress the importance of self-motivation. I would advise myself to learn to take on my own responsibilities and begin to rely solely on my abilities. In college, your teachers and parents aren't as easily accessible as they sometimes are in high school. It is all about how you, as an inividual, can get done what is required of you. I would stress to myself the dire importance of time management. College may seem like a time for fun and a time to socialize all the time, but it is easy to overdose on the college experience and get behind on academics. I would tell myself how necessary it is to set aside time to pour into studies and into completing assignments in a timely manner. I would also tell myself that it is important to ask questions! I know it's easy to get discouraged when something doesn't resinate right away. It is absolutely okay to e-mail professors, go get study help, and take any other necessary means to succeed. Lastly, always keep your head up!