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Knowing what i do now, i would tell my past self to relax and not worry its not a hard transition. Not to stress on missing out with your NY friends. Thats what i did and i was super shy when i came to orientation and i regret it. another is prepare to be on your own, i know im an independent person but buying food and getting school work done could work out better if you are more aware. Last done by shy and meet new people as thats what i failed on and i missed out on alot and hopefully i can find more friends males and mostly female. The first year was bad the first time but if going through it the second listening to this it will be alot better.

i would tell myself to read way more books and apply for scholarships way more then i already have. Also i would tell myself to save money and be ready to work very very hard.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself to stay the way you are. Being that it's a lot of kids first time really being away from their parents, they might start to do things they wouldn't normally do. It can get out of control depending on how much self control you have. The best thing to do is to have a demanding and determined mindset and you will be fine. Stay true to yourself and you will not be disappointed leaving college. It should be one of the most exciting times of your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student I would tell myself to plan ahead for college. I would need to think about financial issues and how much college is going to cost me. I would apply for tons of more scholarships. I would also tell myself to plan out a study schedule. In college I was able to plan one out easily, but I would tell myself to plan this before college. I would make sure I know where all the resources are located in the college I am planning to attend. I would tell myself to talk more with the school to get to know my options as a student better.

Make sure you have all your financial business in order. My family had a hard time getting financial help for me and I could not obtain any credit due to the lack of credit. If possible, find a school in your home state as you can received more money from your state. Start as early as possible applying for free scholarship money and check into the school you want to attend for grants they may have. As far as college life is concerned, stay focused on what you are there for, to get your degree. Keep open communication with your professors.

College is just around the corner and I know you’re excited and nervous all at the same time. Finally you get to be on your own, there won’t be anyone there to tell you what you can and can't do. This seems great, but freedom comes with responsibility. Once the weekend rolls around drinking and partying will be the only thing on your mind. I say this from experience being the life of the party isn’t always a good thing. People will judge you every second of everyday; don’t become known for a mistake you made one night. Don't lose sight of why you’re here; school must come first in every situation. Professors will give you assignments and their due dates the first day of class, so work ahead make it easier on yourself. Make a study schedule and stick to it, because if your day is all planned you're less likely to find yourself in trouble. Finally just because you may have screwed up a few times in the beginning doesn’t mean that’s the end, you're the one in charge so change it.

Looking back three years ago when I was a high school senior the advice I would tell myself would be the following things; stop my procrastination, improve my poor time management skills, and my study patterns. The first piece of advice is that I would give would be to work on my procrastination. I find that constant procrastination delayed my academic work. For example, due dates are closer than you imagine this should caution you because time is limited for school assignment. Another piece of advice is time management. I always taught that “a mind is a terrible thing to waste”, but in fact time is a terrible thing to waste. I believe in order to go from being an average student to an above -average student it is important to have good time management skill. The final piece of advice I would give would be better study patterns. This academic skill is an important characteristic that will help you excel as a student. Ultimately, having study session within the quiet walls of the library. In doing these three things it will help to take you from an ordinary student to a superior student that stands out among their peers.

has a senoir, preparation for the next level of education, being emotionally, mentally and physically ready for college. breaking away bad habits, and starting good study habits. focusing on the goals to be successful in the classroom.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school I would make many changes. Since begining college last semester I learned very quickly that college is life changing experience. There are no more easy days. I was able to procrastinate in high school. Due dates were always given in advance and teachers would remind us daily. College I must read my syllabus and keep a daily planner. Something I would have never did as a senior, the only planner I kept was of football games and social affairs. I would have paid more attention and became a better note taker. Taking notes and keeping track of deadlines is impairative. Staying organized, keeping all papers is an aspect in college. No shoving papers inside the locker or backpack only to find them weeks later and taking a late grade. I now carry folders for each class marked with dividers and tables of contents. Study habits something teachers in high school preached about. Cramming for an exam was easy in high school. Not in college, It is almost impossible to cram for a college exam. If I could step back in time I would and learn many new traits.

The first thing I would tell myself is "SAVE MONEY NICOLE". I have always been motivated and kept my head straight, and came out with a 3.0 GPA for my first semester. Although I knew school was expensive and strived to apply for every scholarship under the sun, it still wasn't enough. So i wouldnt down talk myself, and say get my heads in the books cause that was well learned from my mother. I would just simply remind myself, you don't have to eat out everynight.....JUST SAVE MONEY!

I would give the advice to stay positive and focus. I would suggest the student not to let anyone or thing get inbetween his or whole goal, also that anything is possible to accomplish. I would inform the student how important it is to be involved in school and extra curriculum activities will keep you busy when you need extra time yo feel in. Most important I would remind the student that although having fun and enjoying ylour life is what you want to do, you can not let the most important factor slip your mind and that is to get good grades a great gpa and stay focus.

I would have told myself to not get married right out of school and instead get my college education completed first. I also would have told myself to become a full time student because I started out part time and worked. It didn't turn out to be as optimal as I hoped it would have been.

Knowing what I know now about college, I would tell myself to take my time. There always seems like a lot of pressure when you graduate high school. Many people including teachers and family, expect you to go to a four year college. I thought that was not for me. I decided to go to a two year technical college instead. During those two years I made some mistakes financially and had to find an extra job to cover my bills. Because of that I dropped out of school. Knowing that I start school in a month, I have to create a healthy balance of school and work. I wish I would have known that two years ago, but because I didn't I learned a valuable lesson.

If I could go back and give my high school senior self advice about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself to go to the local community college for two years and earn all of my pre-requisite credits and core credits before going to a four year institution and also open up my options and see what other careers may interest me. I would do this because it would have helped my family so much financially because at the time my dad had just lost his job and I feel that I only got to go to college under these conditions by the grace of God. Also, after being an Exercise Science major for nearly two years, I changed my major to Liberal Studies because I wanted to pursue a career in Law Enforcement but could not major in Criminal Justice because Wesley does not offer that (but I am talking to the Vice President of Academic Affairs to attempt to have that as an available major for future students).

The advise that I would give myself if I could go back to myself in highschool would be to take school more seriously. My chances of getting in to a university that I really wanted to get into would have been a reality for me. My SAT scores would have been high enough to be competitive, and I would have done a lot more community service which would have allowed me to be more rounded. I would have also advised myself to look into scholarship programs that would have allowed to be more financially prepared for school.

I would tell myself to slow down and relax because you only live life once. Take time to breathe and just have fun. Because once school is over all you will do is work. The AP and honors classes will help you in college but you shouldn't make them your life in high school. High school is the last time where you will have almost no responsibilty, take advantage of that. You should hang out with your friends more, you will forget your test grade but you will never forget the moments you share with friends. Take time to yourself and learn who are and find out what your true passions are. Continue to work hard in school and finish out your high school years with a strong academic finish but don't forget to play. Cherish all the memories you made and cherish your friends. Spend more time with your family, you moving away is harder on them then you realize. Tell everyone who helped you along the way thank you even the people who put you down because they made you stronger. Most of all learn to love yourself because then everything else will fall into place.

Rod Stewart said it best when he sang: "I wish I knew, what I know now. When I was younger." Given the opportunity to go back in time and educate myself as a high school senior, I would say to go for every opportunity that comes your way. An opportunity may come in any form or shape. It could be an opportunity to run for president of a club that you're interested in, or to spend that extra hour in the library or even as simple as introducing yourself to your classmate. Get involved! There are so many avenues of dreams in college, you just have to be open to them. I would also encourage myself to continue to practice self motivation because an education is something that no one can ever take away. Never give up. Whether you end up with your dream job or not, you will still have obtained the knowledge and experiences from college. Do not give up on your dream nor be close minded of what could possibly transpire.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. Going to college has made me change as a person, I am more driven and even more motivated than ever before. College has taught me that if you want something in life you have to work for it, nothing is going to come to you easy. Attending college is one of the most important steps in life anyone can take. For me college is my way of making a better life for myself and my family. One day I will be able to help others and their family.

A chance to attend college, most of my high school graduate didn't get this chance, some with to communtiy because of finances. By attending Wesley College it make me more of adult and not depending on my mother to do varies things for me.

A number of business decisions have led me to my decision to pursue a career in nursing. The first one almost broke me. The second one broke me into a new source of strength. The first decision: my parents’ decision to buy a house. Their answer: buying a house in the Atlanta suburbs where our money was worth more. They sacrificed to put a large roof over my head, but the bigger the house brought greater financial strain. I'm grateful for my parents good intentions, but even more so for their lack of follow-through. Specifically, the lessons and motivation gained from it. Watching them give up, I learned apathy swings its own working ball, now I can’t stop building. I'm currently halfway through my junior year of nursing school at Wesley College. My goal is to graduate, knowing how to steer business transactions toward a moral and ethical purpose. If you can imagine what that feeling is like, after you’ve raced against looters to snatch up your clothes and shoes, tossed in your yard by a mortgage lender, you can imagine why it will be truly rewarding for me to give back to the community.