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I would tell myself to really jump on those scholarship opportunities, because they're easy to apply for and I certainly had more time to spare as a high school senior than now as a full-time university student. I would also tell myself to try and make more money over the summer for myself, since I've found that there are a lot more expenses as a college student than just tuition.

Time, it seems like it is always on your side. Sure it passes by but you have not once taken the time to see how much you should value every passing minute of it. Living out on your on, trying to enjoy as much of the whole college life experience and keeping up with good grades plus any extracurricular activities you'll be wanting to do is downright impossible to juggle all together successfully if you do not learn how to manage your time better! So make up a few schedules, plan out your studying, and really put an end to that procrastination thing. It literally gets you nowhere and it will drive you up the wall crazy from all the stress you'll be feeling as you try to get all yor work done in the span of the last 2-5 hours you have before everything is due. Enjoy the little things and learn how to face the world strongly. Never give up on things, even when they get really hard and things seems somewhat hopeless, you made it this far for a reason and you sure are not going to give it all up!

I am a highschool senior still

I would tell myself to learn better study habits. Also D's do not get degrees and they totally screw up your gpa when all you have are 4 graded classes. Although you may think that it will be easy to get money and a job in college it is not so work on scholarships a punch.

The advice I would give myself is to open my mind, work harder and scramble to learn about finances! I didn't realize how the real world worked and finances took up my entire first semester, having to go back and forth and learn on my own how the system here works because no one else specialized in my situation. Going to a state funded university with over 20-30,000 students, I assumed all financial bases had been addressed and written down to help students but I was very wrong. I would tell my high school senior self that no matter where I will go, I will always struggle to reach my dreams. College teaches student show to struggle and value life and what comes with it, and how to reach that diploma so as to never struggle that way again. After that lecture, I would contradict myself and tell me to enjoy the ride, because as tough as it is, it is the most rewarding experience I;ve had thus far.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take initiative. You are responsible for your future. Set goals for where you want to be in 5 years, 10 years. Now start taking steps towards them. Even if they are just baby steps, every step counts! Also, start early. Go on multiple college visits. Utilize your high school counselors. They are there to help! If you are unsure of what you want to do, go talk to them. They can give great ideas. Having a pretty good idea of what it is you want to do is helpful, too. Explore your interests. Get out in the community and start volunteering and interning to see what suits you best. It is a big step but do no to be intimidated. Lastly, work hard with what is before you now and finish strong. Your future is ready when you are.

I feel that I made the correct decision in going to college when I was more mature as I am more able to make rational choices for my education. I do not believe that any person whose brain has not fully matured can make rational life choices.

Enjoy high school. The time goes by so fast, so try to get the most out of every minute of it. Take some time to become grounded in who you are and where you're going, and to pursue the things you truly enjoy. Be confident, and know that there's no quitting until you toss your cap in the air. Try to make good relationships with your peers and your teachers, and absorb as much knowlege and insight from those who know more than you. Work hard now, learn to manage your time well, and trust me, it will pay off later.

Being an out of state student, I would advise my self to have been more determined in looking for financial help. At times it got confusing and frustrating when it seeemed like there was no help out there for me. If given the chance to go back in time, i would otivate myself to seek help and apply for anything and everything that comes my way.

To aid my past self, I would spend more time loooking for scholarships that apply to my GPA, ethnicity, and interests. This is so important to know because there are many scholarships that a lot of seniors do not know about. Another thing that I would tell myself is to tour more campuses that interest me. I would especially tell myself to go out of state to look at campuses and not to be afraid of out of state college tuition.