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if i could go back in time i would change one simple thing; my attitude. while in high school i thought of the teachers as disturbing with all the homework and countless speeches and advice. little did i know that i wasnt seeing the bigger picture. i was relieved when high school was over and practically erased some of the information in my head. coming into college, i realised that there is alot of similarity of subjects learnt. if i had paid enough attention and given the required interest there is no doubt that college would be a much easier experience especiallty in the first years. who knows, maybe i would have skipped some of the pre-requisites and saved my parents money and my time, and energy. learning from my experience, i cant help but feel a bit of envy towards those who were good students and are having a breeze with college. if i was to advice anyone i would tell them that high school is a vital opportunity to acquire academic skills and it is considered as a staging element for social life. thus dont forget to have fun and make friends, friendship goes a long way.

I would tell myself to make the most of my time in highschool. The less you learn in highschool the farther behind you will be in your classes in college. This makes it harder to learn when you are having to play catch up. I would say to branch out and meet more people. I have learned the value of networking and that the earlier that you start, the better it will be. I would tell myself to keep working hard and not slack off. Hard work pays off an you will not regret it. Even though you are having to give up things, it will give you more back in return and provide you with a multitude of opportunities. There is an opportunity cost to everything so make sure and plan ahead for your future.

If I could go back in time to my high school years I would have completed high school instead of dropping out. You see, I was a high school dropout my freshman year. I got pregnant and started a family so school was not a priority; working to support my family was. I eventually got my GED, but that was still not enough to get me a good paying job to take care of my family. That's when I decided that I needed to go back to school and earn me a degree so that I could have a career, instead of just a job. When I first went back to school, it was really tough for me because I missed out on learning a lot of general concepts that would have made my education easier through the first two years of college. Also, if I would have gone to college right after high school, I would have already graduated from graduate school and have a career as a Dentist.

The first step I would take is to inform myself that even though I will have alot of freedom from my parents, that doesn't mean I need to mess around and go out all of the time. I would also explain that school work is very important as well as going to class. Even though the professors say you don't have to attend class it is still very beneficial and you may learn a little more than what the book could provide. Spending money wisely is another point I would stress. Certain financial expenses arise at odd times and you may need to be able to tackle those as soon as possible so saving as much money as you can is very important. Don't go out to parties every weekend because in the long run it won't help your grades and sometimes can throw off your sleep scheduel. Sleep is another thing that is well needed. Just because mom and dad aren't there to manage your "bed time" doesn't mean go to bed at three a.m. nightly. Get as much sleep a night and rest as possible, it's a big help!

Starting my second semester of college, I feel like I have grown a lot as a person from the time I graduated high school untill now. In high school, you don't have much respsonsibility as an adult. Your parents still make sure you get your homework done on time, and also get important documents (like school applications or financial aid) in on time. In college, you live on your own, therefore all you have to depend on is yourself. I believe the success of the individual is up to them. WIth that being said, my advice would be to take responsibility of yourself. This will take time to fully understand and practice, but knowing about it ahead of time and preparing yourself will make a huge difference. Also, another piece of advice I would give myself would to be to GET INVOLVED. Getting involved allows many doors to open to meet good people you will know for the rest of your life, to participate in community service activities and to just be a college kid having fun. Your college experience definately what you make of it, therefore, why not help out others and yourself by getting involved!!

Take this last year seriously. Don't procrastinate. Don't worry so much about what people think of you in high school because they don't matter in the end. Focus on what you want and not so much what your mom and dad want. You will waste FAR less time if you do what you want in the end. Oh, and whatever you do, do NOT eat that candy bar at the bottom of your locker.

I would tell myself to stay on top. Be focused and stay encouraged to do the best you can your last year of high school. Responsibility is important, and doing tasks for yourself will mature you in many ways. Don't settle for less and keep pushing to do the best you can. In college you're expected to be more independent, and the teachers will expect great things from you. Be the one to impress those around you, as well as your instructor. You want to shine and make people notice the great qualities and leadership skills you have to offer. Stay involved and be a role model for others. You will have unexpected blessings brought upon you if you keep going in the right direction.

If I could go back to myself in high school and talk to myself I would say "Quit whining and just go to WSU, so what if you're the only person from your graduating class going. You'll have so much fun!" I would tell myself that the social life here is excellent that not knowing anyone from high school is going to make it that much better, you'll be forced to make new friends and come out of you shell! I would say 'GO GREEK' it's so much fun and you can get so involved, its not what the movies make it out to be! I would also say stick with swimming, just because WSU doesn't have a team doesn't mean you should quit the facility and lifeguards are amazing. I would also say get a campus job, it gets you even more involved. Lastly I would say 'stay focused!', your individual classes aren't that competative but Grad School is! Be ready!

Keep Going Ted, the little time you have is the most time you get, for time cannot be wasted; one man's waste is another man's opportunity. Just like one man's meat is another man's poison. Keep working hard and aim for the highest . Never leave your God for He will take you to places you have never imagined. Remember to say thankyou to all who do you good for the only debt you should have in this world is love, so have it in abundance.

One of the most important steps toward making the college transition successful is to make you meeting with your counselor as early as possible. You should also look through the available classes so that your are able to efficiently determine which classes you should take to help prepare for either your career or a degree. By doing this you can maximize the amount of time spent by taking classes that are required and have information that is easily compatible. Making a meeting with a counselor allows you to discuss all available options so you can have an improved learning experience. Taking care of this vital task early on increases the odds that the classes you need will have openings. Once the year has started, make sure to study for test, even if it seems like it's just the same psychology you took three years ago in high school. Life favors the prepared.