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If I were to go back in time and speak to myself as a highschool senior, I would make sure to tell myself that I must study hard, and never give up. Transitioning from highschool to college is very difficult in many ways. Moving to a new location, enrolling in more difficult courses, and making new friends. All of these things can prove to be a challenge to the college freshman. I would tell myself to prepare to be open minded. As a college freshman you will experience a lot of things that you have never experienced before. You do not have to agree with him, but do not judge things that you know nothing about. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, and the sooner your get used to that, the better. Also, do not try to make your new life like your old one. They are not the same and never will be. Going to college is a time of change, so do not get discouraged when you feel something is different or out of place. Have fun in college, make a lot of friends, and be responsible. These are truely some of the best years of your life.

my advice that i would give my self is to alway go for your dream and also always go to school after school to get more degrees and other learnings.

Hey Teyona, I know that this is a crazy time for you and you feel so overwhelmed, trying to make so many important decisions that will affect the rest of your life. I want you to know that everything will work out for you as long as you work hard. The most important thing to remember is to always keep "you" first in every decision you make. VCU is a great school and I know you will absolutely love it, but if you do not remember to make yourself the most important person in your life you will struggle to keep everything in line. I know that money is a major issue but hard-work is the cure. There will certainly be some rough patches but just never lose sight of your goals. You will meet some amazing people and make some lifelong friends, but there will also be some tough lessons for you to learn in the process. Don't worry it's a part of growing up and I promise you will be stronger in the end. Remember to trust yourself and the people who have been there all along; you will be just fine. LOVE ALWAYS YOU

Choose a school that isn't too big and don't worry about changing your major because you're going to switch up. If you feel like it isnt right for you after the first semester and you want to leave, LEAVE! Dont let anyone tell you different, you will only stay and be miserable; ultimately you will be wasting money and may even be academically suspended. And look for a place that has active chapters of BGLO's, and possibly stay in the south.

In high school, I easily glided through, accepting B's rather than trying for an A. While I made passing grades, I didn't try as hard as I should have and if my high school senior self just put that slight bit of effort in, I could have been an amazing student. Aside from grades, though, I would comfort myself about entering college. I remember quite vividly how frighened I was of leaving my family and friends and the safe environment that I had become so used to. I would tell myself that I will make friends and the process would be painful if I let it. None of my friendships would fade away as I feared they would, only get stronger. What I know now is that all I needed was the comfort of just slight certainty for my future.

Dan, when you start searching for colleges, make sure you search for "cinema", not just "film". Also, apply for any and every scholarship you qualify for, you'll need every bit of financial aid you can get!

The transition from high school to college is a difficult one! In high school, you have teachers urging you to get your work done, and, in a way, holding your hand until you graduate. If you don't take initiative in doing your work, not just for the sake of not getting a "zero", but for the sake of actually learning, you will have a hard time in college. Expand your mind, take a look at different ideas, and absorb all the knowledge that you can! Strive to stay positive even in hard times. You are the only one in charge of your future. You will struggle, and be grateful for your struggles because they are the things that will make you a stronger person. Everything will work out in the end, and, if it doesn't, then it's not the end. : )

In high school i was always was told that i should really pay attention to myschoolwork and to take it seriously. i knew grades were important , but i didnt know how serious . I made the B honor roll, but in reality that wasnt good enough . I could and should have done better , a lot better . So now knowing what i know i would give myself the advice of doing my best because it will pay off.

The advice I would give is to be prepared for anything that is thrown at you. Study as hard as you can because once you get off track it may throw you off and when you realize it you'll be overworking to get it back to where you want. As long as you focus you can definitely succeed and asking for help doesn't hurt its probably the best choice in that situation. School is number one priority because it is your future and your future success is your number one goal. Be smart and make good decisions.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be a lot of advice I would tell myself to prepare for college. In high school, I felt the material was easy enough that there was no need to study as long as I did my homework. I did good in high school, but as soon as I went to college I had a rude awakening. College you go to class and take your own notes and have to review and teach the material to yourself. I never opened a book in high school, therefore I was never a good reader and I am the first in my family to go to college. So it is a big step in my life. I would tell my senior self to start reading and studying the materials for my high school classes. So when I reached college I would already be used to learning things on my own and being more self efficient. I would also tell myself that nothing comes easy in college and in life, so I should be prepared to work for my goals and success!

I would say go straight to the Virginia commonwealth university. Dont go to the technical school, get a job and take three years off. It is a wonderful experience, but you will feel very old and out of place. Dont create bills, and debt before going to the university. Stay on campus so that you can mingle and make friends. Staying on campus can really help with your social life, and that will make the transition easier.

My advice to myself would be apply for college earlier and don't choose college based on how far it is from home.

Going back and talking to myself as a high school senior, I would have tell myself that I should work as hard as I can because it's not going to be easy once you get to college . Working and thinking about your goals to motivate you will help you to succeed. College is'nt easy and working hard while I'm still in high school would only help to prepare me for the future and further education that I would pursue to get where I want to be. To slack would only put me further back and would'nt help me move forward and only force me to have to struggle later on. If I put my mind to it then I will be presented to more opportunites and excel.

Hey kid stop beating yourself up about this college stuff. You got what it takes to get somewhere. Yeah high school wasn't everything you hoped it was gonna be but hey college will be. You're gonna meet some interesting people and have some great memories for yourself. So forget all this "Can I handle the material" worries you are not gonna be a bum nor will you disapoint anyone. Just when you head into school be yourself and learn from the mistakes you made in the past. No procrastinations thats your biggest problem but don't worry you'll eventually grow out of it. Also around other people be yourself. You know your a great guy and people will like you. Don't forget your schoolwork is why your here and what your paying for so remember your priorties. In fact start saving your gonna need that money a lot down the road. By now you know what kind of person you are stop worrying about the person you'll become because he's gonna be a pretty set guy. Oh bring extra cups and glasses you'll need them shortage of clean drink holders in the dorm.

If I could go back in time I would beat the sense into myself to get across that studying is the key to getting through high school, college, and pretty much anything in life. As I sit in my college classes and stare cluelessly at the basic 101 knowledge of economics or government, I can only look back and remember the only time I studied was the five minutes before a test. Now I wouldn't even dare to skim a chapter. If I knew studying then would mean so much today, I know breaking the bad habbit wouldn't have been so hard. For the student who did study hours a day for every day of the week back in high school instead of hanging out, I am so jealous because they now have the upper hand in college. I make that commitment everyday to open a book and read, to study so in four years from now when I decided to take a step into my career I'll remember what I learned and will have the upper hand towards a better future.

After completeing three semesters of college, if I could go back in time to give myself advice as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself how important it is to let go of my high school mentality. While in high school, everything came so very easily to me. I never had to study, a quick review right before a test or quiz was all I needed in order to pass. I truly believed that I knew everything and college would be no different. Many teachers told me that college is not a game and will not come as easily to me as high school did. Being the stuborn student that I was, I did not believe them. Given the chance to go back in time, I would tell myself to listen to my teachers, to prepare myself for long nights in the library, and to get off my high horse and admit when I need help. College is hard work and I would tell myself to get ready for a long ride!

If I could go back in time and to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that I have to practice how to manage time and organize myself. Being organized and learning to manage time are two very important qualities that are necessary for succeeding in college. Also, I would tell myself that I needed to practice more note taking. I would find easy and comfortable ways to take notes so that I could start college knowing the exact way to do it. For more help in financial aid, I would go have more one on one conference with my high school's career specialist to clarify any confusion I had. Overall, taking high school seriously was something I excelled in and it definitely helped with my transitions form high school to college.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advices I would give myself is: "Keep up the good work; just keep doing what you are doing. All the hard work you've done till now will make life in college a dream! Everything is ready for you, no need to change although you should start studying marketing because that was a tough subject. I made a lot of friends due to joining clubs just like you did in high school. The scholarships that you won will make it till the junior year, so I suggest starting filling out a lot more applications because the tuition will continue to increase. So all I'm going to say is be who you are and life will be on your side. "

I came out of high school with the idea that you could always make time for everything, but I have come to learn that is not the case in college. Everything has it's own time and you can't decide for example to go to the mall with a friend when you are supposed to be in class. To some that is no problem, because the professors put the notes on blackboard, but for many that is not usually the case. In college one class/lecture counts for a week of classes at a high school. You miss a class and there is a chance that you might not do good on a test, because no one would be willing to help or assist you with the notes. Therefore if I were to go back, I would tell myself not to procrastinate. Not to wait the last minute to do things and to always know that everything has it's own time and season.

The advice I would give myself can be summed up in one word: resourcefulness. And that would not only include academic resourcefulness for school work such as online journals and articles, library literature and media, and inquiring professors, but resourcefulness in all areas of life. I am at college to learn of course, but more importantly I am here to establish myself as an independent person. I must be resourceful in building relationships with people around me since everyone I encounter is new, unlike high school where I have known mostly everyone for years. I have to be resourceful in finding the correct jobs for my time in college, in order to best prepare me for my future career. This includes internships and practical, real-world experience in my field of study. Resourcefulness is the key to success in the 21st century, and not only for career success, but in every facet of one's life.