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If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what i know now about college life and making the transition, the advice i would give myself would be to go into college with a positive attitude, be prepared to work hard because nothing worth having is going to come easy, and know how to deal with stress. A positive attitude always helps no matter how challenging classes may become and it's very easy to bring stress into your life whether it's school related or some personal issues. The struggles that I have faced throughout my life has allowed me to be able to recognize all the hard work and rewards that come along with it, allowing me to continue to strive towards my goals and keep a positive attitude in the process.

I would have conveyed that I needed to really study hard and stay focused on my grades. Also visiting my professors during the semester is very beneficial to your grade and It would be helpful if I were to be confused. I would have also made sure that I knew how to balance my time between social life and school time. This is the key to college life, learning how to budget time wisely between all the activities that college offers. That being said I would also encourage myself to get involved in a club or organization because you will make friends for the rest of your life in those organizations. My last bit of advice would be to have fun because it doesn't get much better than this. Life is short and as much as college is meant to prepare you for a career it is also a time to be enjoyed with your friends. So remember study hard, visit your professors and get to know them, budget your time wisely, and most of all have fun.

If I could go back in time after all that I have learned about making the transition from high school to college and give myself advice I would tell myself to take as many college courses as I possibly could at the Eastern Kentucky University extension school that is located in my hometown. I say this because I now see that if I would have taken advantage of such a easily accessible source of education I could have accumulated more that 12 hours of college credit. This would have also helped prepare me even more for the challenges that presented themself to me over my first semester of being a student at Western Kentucky University. Another piece of advice that I would give myself is to take that classes at my high school that would best prepare myself for college. I say this because I now realize that the easy classes that I took in high school did not properly prepare me for such a huge academic transition. Both of these messages that I would strongly recommend to myself I believe would have made the transition from high school to college a lot easier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be better decisons made. I would tell myself to go to class and make good grades even if the work is easy. I would say even if you think that you dont need this class in the long run, it will still help you with your gpa, and in going to college. I would've signed up for alot of scholarships, instead of waiting until the last minute. There's plenty of money out there that I never paid attention to. I would tell myself to hang in there and it will all pay off in the end.

Rachelle, Please stay true to your self. You have done a good job of this so far, but always remember it. Also remember that blood is thicker than water and your family will always be your family, but your friends will come and go. Don't let the little things get to you and enjoy the time you have in college because it will be over before you know it. Please, remember to work out, you are cheering anymore so you WILL need to stay in shape. Remember these things and you will have the best 4 or maybe 5 years of your life. Love, The Older Rachelle

First of all, I would tell myself to get off my bum and get to work on scholarships! The financial strain of college was more than I could ever imagine, and something that still haunts me to this day. In addition, I would tell myself to work on my organizational skills. College is quite demanding when it comes to being prepared, and I was simply not ready. I would need to learn how to manage my time, and quit procrastinating , as well. Life in college is fast-paced and there is no time for distractions when there is work to be done. Focusing on the task at hand would allow me to truly maximize the value of my time. All of this advice is precious, and I would hope that my stubborn past self would come to realize this.

When I was in my senior year of high school I took everything so easy and in some ways I slacked off. I let my grades slip and GPA drop. I also did not take things such as the ACT very serious. I became a person that only wanted to sit at home instead of going out to games. I knew that I would be leaving my family soon and I dreaded it. When I arrived at school I had severe homesickness my first month of school that began to make me physically sick. If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself to enjoy the time I still had in high school before it's over. I would also tell myself to be serious! Not to slack off and think that everything is going to always be handed to me. I have learned that even thought it might be rough it is all worth. I would prove to myself that collge will be wonderful and that I will do great, as long as I keep up the hard work.

The first piece of advice I would give myself as a senior would be to start on scholarship applications as soon as possible. I waited until it seemed like all the deadlines to everything had already passed, making me feel trapped. Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Take time to explore. Definitely schedule college visits to as many places as you think you might want to apply. You might not know what you want now, but you should feel confident that you're making the right choice about the college you're going to attend when your college search is over. Once you find out what you want to do, don't give up. Don't back down from an opportunity to follow your dreams because you think you can't afford it. If your really want it, find a way, because you can. Above everything else, get involved in the campus community and enjoy the experience. College is more than going to class. It's also about making a lasting social network and finding yourself; don't forget that and you'll be gold.

If I were to go back to highschool as a senior, I would definitely have tried harder in school. I would have gone the extra miles and been more enthusiastic about learning. It's a shame to think I wasted those years when I could have been making myself academically intelligent.

Because I had to complete a large service project senior year, I hardly focused on college selection. I would tell myself to spend less time trying to get an "A" and more time figuring out which college fit me best. I heard about a full scholarship offered by WKU that I knew I could get with my ACT score and GPA, so I visited once and decided to go there. After spending a semester there, I realized it's not the place for me. I am still giving WKU another shot spring semester, but I would prefer to attend the University of Louisville. In order for this to happen however, I need another scholarship, though. I wish I had looked into my options more as a senior. Now I am stuck trying to find a way to finance college at UofL because I was too worried about grades when college mattered most.