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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get a summer job. I didn't realize how hard it would be to pay for college. It's impossible to work a job and also be a full time student with over nineteen credits a semester. The reality of the price of college is overwhelming and puts a lot of stress on family members as well. I should have gotten a summer job earlier to help contribute to the large amounts my parents are having to pay for my education.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, or any one of my classmates, as a high school senior I would focus on informing them about the difficlties I faced in my first year of college. As a freshman in college, I worked extremely hard and persistantly in order to recieve good grades and form good relationships with my professors. I suffered the most in effectively studying and preparing for my exams which resulted in average grades. If I could talk to a senior in high school I would encourage them to take their senior year extremely serious and focus on learning how to effectively prepare themselves for exams in college. By this I mean it is important to understand who you are and what type of learning style you have. If I could have learned what types of studying were most effective for myself, my transition to college would have been much smoother. Looking back, my biggest mistake was not taking high school seriously and I would encourage the high school senior me and classmates to have focued more when I could afford to in high school.

the best advice i would ive my self is to read the books my teach assigned and study a head of time so you are not cramming for your test the next day. i would also tell myself to be open minded because there are lots of things your teachers did not prapare you for college.

I would tell myself that even though its your senior year and it's the time when most students goof off, to really take it seriously and be in such a rush for it to be over. I would tell myself to cherish every moment because it will be over before you know it. I would also say that college is not as scary as you think. As long as you go to class and pay attention, its really not that hard so don't waste your time and throw your money away. Its a great experience, you will meet a number of great friends that will last you a lifetime.

I would say that WVU is whatever you want it to be. If you only want to come here to drink and party then WVU will be a perfect fit for you. Likewise, if you want to crack down, study, and do well in your classes, WVU is great for that too. It all depends on what you want to do, and WVU gives you the opportunity to learn as much as you want.

Try to get your basic classes out of the way first.

You must come in prepared for the drastic change in scenery. You will be tempted to party on a nightly basis but it is essential that you focus on your school work in order to get off to a good start. I witnessed multiple kids get sucked into the party scene and they eventually were forced to drop out because of it.

Go to a community college, a good one, and study your general education and prerequsities there. It will be a great experience and will save you thousands of dollars. Join clubs, meet people and get yourself involved in the campus life. Volunteer. Apply for internships. Make life happen for you. You'll want something to write on your transfer application and you might as well have fun with. Fight for the classes you want, not literally of course but continue to attend even when you're wait listed or the teacher is boring or you feel like you have a million other things to do. This is your education and you deserve to get the best from it. Don't spend the night before cramming for a test. Instead, study throughout the semester, make flashcards, form study groups and spend time really learning the information. It will make a difference. Make sure to fill out your FASFA on time. In fact, make sure to do everything on time. Keep a planner. Talk to multiple counselors, they all have different perspectives. Stay organized using binders, post-it notes, folders, taping things to your wall, whatever works. Strive for your best.

Toni, as a high school student, you took AP and Honors classes and did really well without putting a lot of effort into anything. That's not how college is. You can't get by without doing your reading assignments and homework. Try working on your homework every night after school but on the weekends, have fun. You've never had an easy time making friends, but if you don't start making them in college, you will regret it. Whenever things seem impossible to overcome and you cry yourself to sleep at night, it's really going to make a difference if you have people you can go to. Also, get involved in a student organization. You'll change your major several times but enjoy it. College is work, reading, writing, laughing, crying, struggle, and play all balled up into one. Embrace it, and don't regret a thing.

To be able to go back in time and talk to my high school self would be a truly amazing thing. When talking to myself I highly doubt I would reveal much of what would happen in high school me's future because when I look back at my past few three years of college I wouldn't want to change a thing. I would give myself a few words of wisdom though. I would first of all warn her that there will be boys on campus, lots and lots of boys. I'd tell her that she'll experience heartbreak, but remind her that she's strong and she'll have the best friends to put her back on her feet. I'd tell her that her friends in college are going to become her family away from home, cherish their friendship because it's a beautiful thing. Lastly I would tell her to enjoy everyday and the beauty that comes with it. Take chances, be silly, dance and laugh for no reason, and never lose hope because hope and faith in something is what will keep you going the rest of your life.

I would give myself alot of advice. The first advice I would give myself is to take more challenging classes while they are free. Also, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I can, so I won't have to struggle through college. I would take on more responsiblilty for affording my education, instead of relying on my divorced parents. Last I would work more to save up money for my education.

The words of wisdom I would share with my high school senior self would be to take every semester of your college career seriously and to keep the slacking to a minimum. It's important to attend class with very limited absences and to acquire excellent study habits to keep yourself focused and determined. Write yourself reminders and keep deadlines out in the open. As much as the college experience is about having fun and discovering yourself, school work should ultimately come first before play. That being said, make sure to allow yourself some time for socialization and stress-relieving activities. The hard work and effort you put forth on your school work deserves to be rewarded, but only after you have accomplished your goals to the best of your ability.

Independence is definitely misinterpreted by most high school students. I unquestionably underestimated the word. Eighteen was the magic number to freedom, or at least I thought back then. What I have come to realize is that independence is not acquired by turning a certain age but by learning to take on life as it comes at you and being able to handle it responsibly. That is the main thing I have learned in college thus far. Everyday has new obstacles and the only thing there is to do about it is deal with it. From juggling class assignments and overlapping test dates to dealing with finances and making sure I have enough to afford necessities, college has taught me the value of self-reliance. With this knowledge, I would go back and reshape the way I viewed college and life in general. I have no regrets and feel as if I have worked as hard as I possibly can, but a little bit of a heads up might have made the transition a little bit easier.

My college experience has been so beneficial to me becoming a better and happier person. Being here at WVU has made me a more outgoing person and I have made so many new friends that I believe I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life. I have tried a lot of new things that I never thought I would like and this school is the perfect place to try new things because there are so many opportunities to try almost anything. I went to New York through the school and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I chose to attend WVU because I wanted to major in forensic science and they have an amazing program here. I truly believe the courses here will prepare me for my chosen career. WVU is amazing because it is so diverse. I have made friends with people I never knew I would have common interests with. WVU is truly an amazing school because of the great academics here but mostly because of the great people here and the diverse opportunities.

My college experience at Delta Community College has been a great time for me. When I graduated from highschool I had no idea what I wanted to do when I grew up! My time at Delta was more than just an academic experience. I had the opportunity to work in different job co-op positions where I was able to see first hand what was involved in each field. This has helped me realize what I really like and don't like in the working world. I now have a better idea of what field I will further my education. I was able to afford the tuition without loans, which will be a great financial asset when I graduate. I would recommend Delta to any highschool graduate. It is a great place to begin your education, and find out what really interests you without going into debt. The "Delta Difference" is definitely the way to go!

My college experience has been a roller-coaster ride. Its ranged from attending a smaller campus to transferring to a large university, small class settings to a large setting where professors dont know you by name, seeing the same people everyday, every second to seeing new faces at any given time unless its your group of friends, having the opportuity to get involved in clubs, and realizing what its like to be a stressed out college sudent trying to make a dream come true. I have gone from being able to get through some emotional and hardship times while remaining strong to do well in classes to having meltdowns with the class overload and stress trying to take everything on. Despite all that, it has made me who i am today. Attending college has been extremely valuble because it know i am one step closer each and everytime to reaching my goal and excelling in school. I have learned to be more independent, more self-diciplined, and more goal goal-oriented day by day. Getting through college makes me more and more eager to continue and learn more about my area of study then i could possibly imagine.

I have gained many friends and much knowledge from many different fields of study. I have had a great time engaging in school spirit based activities. I have learned a great deal amd had so much fun engaging in sports and athletics. Had I not attended WVU there is a high chance that I would not be so involved with school spirit activities and athletics; both of which i thoroughly enjoy and would not trade them for anything.

Attending this college has been one of my best experiences. Everybody here is friendly, from other students to professors to TA's. This is one of the best, uplifting atmospheres to be in. The big campuses are always full of friendly faces and always clean. The environment has made me come out of my shell more, which is great because I want to be a teacher. This brings me to my major, everyone I have met (teachers and older students) in my major have been extremely helpful. Even if this is a competitive major, it seems everyone wants me to succeed in what I want to do. The positive atmosphere has definitely made WVU a valuable college to attend.

I have gotten an amazing life experience that I could not have gotten anywhere else. I met some incredible people and I believe that is the most important part.

I have gained more than just knowledge. I have found trustworthy friends and study partners. I have found myself more engaged into community projects and church programs, and a new self confidence about my future for me and my three year old son. Attending college for me, whether through ITV, correspondence courses or live classes has taught me to think for myself, not to be afraid to ask for help, and to help those even if you get nothing out of it. Tutoring 23 students college preparation has taught me more about the importance of my education than I could have possibly thought of before.