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If I could go back into highschool and talk to myself, I would have sat myself down and lectured about the importance of and scholarships. If I would have known how hard it was to get good grades, I would have been a lot more motivated. Of course, I was a young man, imature and love video games, and was not such a great listener. If I could go back, I would have payed more attention to the people in my life who constantly nagged me about financial aid and scholarships. Even though I know it is not too late, it would have been nice to have applied for more scholarships. I know I would have qualified for many many scholarships, but I just didn't find the initiative. Now that I find the financial pull and stress, I have become wise and know this is important to ask for help. I once felt that it would lower my dignity by asking for money, I wanted to believe I could do it myself. But I now know I can't. I now am doing everything I can to dedicate myself to both my studies and to applying for financial help.

Spend time researching different colleges and factors of college; including tution, room and boarding, books, the city/town you are in, including weather, population and definitely things to entertain yourself. That is a huge factor in finding a school that is right for you! I wish I would have told myself to find a major that is possible. When you are young everyone tells you that you can do anything you want to do, but most of the majors you pick are not possible or take a longer amount of time that you thought iit would. Majority of the students in college change their majorites at least two to three times. If i would of known to pick something realistic and something I truly loved I would have picked a major that I would have known I would not have changed. Also to leave home and really experience life and experience the world. Your not going to have and keep the same clicks and groups of friends from high school, so get out in the world and meet new people and try new things. Do not ever be afraid to live life and really feel great about yourself.

Adam, as a Freshman in college I can offer some advice to you in making your transition to college much easier. First of all, studying will be a marathon filled with lots of knowledge. I have found that study groups are an immensely helpful way to study for lengthy exams. Second, when experiencing difficulty with a particular subject always schedule an appointment with the professor. They are always willing to help a student. Third, get involved in clubs and organization that intrest you. This is a great way to meet people. That share your same intrests. Forth, enjoy yourself and your time at the University. The RSC offers students lots of entertainment choices when you have time away from your studies. Lastly, Adam college is everything you could have ever asked for and more. Thank your High School teachers for giving you such a great foundation to build upon in your college years.

There are a number of small changes or adivce tips that I wish I would've known going into college. The first tip would be to expand your social group. It's very important to get to know the other students at your college of choice rather than to just hang around with the people who went to the same high school as you just because you already know them. College is the time to meet a variety of different people and experience different things. Another tip would be to take a class that researches careers and degrees if your college offers it. Most students don't know what they want to do with their live going in to college but the research to find out what they want to do should start as soon as college begins! It can save a lot time and hastle later on. Another tip would be to find a college group on campus to join such as a Christian group that meets weekly or another group that the student would spark a students interest. This is also a great way to meet other college students.

If I could return to my senior year now as a freshman in college, I would tell myself to ligten up on some things but to also take some things more seriously. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships, take more college-credit classes, and not to worry as much. I spent quite a bit of time stressing over what I wanted to major in, and I realized that you don't necessarily have to know going into your first year of college. Although the transition into college was definitely new and somewhat difficult, for me, it wasn't as big of a deal as I had previously made it out to be.

Lauren, Don't lose sight of your original goals and dreams. Going to cosmetology school is a great idea, but keep going after that! Don't stop and get side tracked. You will get hurt and get stuck for a few years, but keep it up. Try to stay clear of guys (one imparticular) and although I could tell you who it is, I feel you can make your own choices. Just stay focused. Theatre is your dream and helping children your passion. You know how to get to where you want to go and you will have the opportunities to do so. Don't worry so much about the small stuff, everything will work out in the end (and this is me saying that, so you know it's not bullsh*t). Surprise yourself with something new each day, don't change who you are for anyone, enjoy the little beauties of the world around you and always, always keep your heart open to the people around you allowing your love to flow freely. Also, sometimes it’s mandatory to think of yourself first. How are you supposed to help others if you can’t help yourself? Love you!!

If I were to go back and talk to myself last year when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to study more. In high school I didn't study as much as I should have, so learning to study for tests in college is difficult. Learning to set aside the cell phone and facebook is something that I have learned to do while studying, unlike in high school. And I would also tell myself to take the ACT again, so that maybe I could get a better scholarship from it if I got a better, higher score.

I would say to begin researching career options in highschool. I would encouraged myself to meet with my counselor often to explore careers, shadow a professional , as well as learn about what each career requires in regards to education, classes needed, grade point average to get into certain programs. I would tell myself to be more involved in clubs at school that could give me the experience to gain leadership skills that I can carry to college. I would tell myself to spend less time being ashamed of not fitting in with the crowd and more time appreciating who I am and what I have to offer. I would tell my self to not be scared of judgment from peers and teachers if I don't understand what is being taught, ask questions it will help you in the future. I would tell my self to not run away from math and science because of fear of failure but to embrace the challenge and find a support system to ensure that you leave high school with nesscary skills needed. Lastly, I would say explore several universitys and explore scholarship opportunities and apply for as many as possible.

Set a goal for your college career. Know what job you would like to do after college and choose the appropriate major. If you have a goal you are working toward, it makes all the work pay off. If you don't have a good goal to work toward, you are most likely going to give up on college. Pick something early and go for it. I wandered about in college for awhile and wasted not only money, but even worse, my time, and had nothing to show for the work I put into it. I wish I would have left highschool with a pretty good idea of the kind of work I wanted to pursue. Thus I recommend that you come to a decision before you graduate, it will make your college career much more rewarding!

I would tell myself to study hard and focus on school more than anything. Having a job builds character in college but I should have worked less my first semester in order to spend more time studying. I would say to work on my bad habit of procrastinating and try to start on writing papers and studying for tests much earlier than the night before. Sleep and the right diet are the key to a healthy lifestyle in college. Most importantly i would tell myself to have fun and enjoy the 4 years i get to spend at such a great university.

I would give the advise to better pace myself with my time spent. Instead of applying to colleges within the course of a month, I would tell myself to focus on the two or maybe three schools I knew had the greatest probability of going to. I would have started working on applications and college specific scholarships as soon as the forms for Fall 2012 graduates became available. Instead of working so much, I would have chosen a lower availability to better give myself the time I need for my classes. In the whirlwind of applying for college and completing the countless essays, I would dedicate more time to their thoroughness. Lastly, instead of worrying for hours upon hours every week to find out if I had gotten any scholarships, I would spend more time researching them to apply for greater numbera. In lieu of spending so much time finding out if I had won the "big money" ones, I would advise myself to focus on the more attainable scholarships in the process of planning for college expenses, so as to make time to transition into the college atmosphere instead of worrying about the prices more than the course grades.

High school Molly (HM): Woah! That girl looks just like me! Hey you! I'm Molly, what's your name? College Molly (CM): I know who you are, because I am you, but from the future. From a year from now to be exact. I'm here to tell you somethings about college. (HM): Cool! So what should I know? (CM): For starters, you'll need to begin dieting immediately since I eat a lot of candy in the future. (HM): What?! Not fair! (CM): I'm kidding! But this is serious, you don't need to worry so much about being all on your own in college. It does require more action and self-discipline on your part. However, there are so many people around willing to help. I had to create my own schedule, but my adviser helped me plan it wisely. Some of my classes are small, others have over a hundred students, but in every class, my professors answered all of my questions whether in class, through email, or just when I randomly see them. My point is, you need not worry about being alone. (HM): That's a relief! Tell me more! (CM): Nope, BYE!!!!!

Attending a post secondary school is full of transitions, and it is important to adjust to the changes associated with college. When you first arrive at the college of your choice it can make you nervous, and possibly even intimidated at times. In order to have the best experience possible, I would advise that it is important to get out of your comfort zone and meet new people. There are unbelievable opportunities in order to meet many types of people that you may not have ever been exposed to. College allows you to get to know international students, people with diverse religous beliefs, and many others who are not like yourself. Do not be afraid to reach out to those people who are different than you and build friendships. There will be very few opportunities in life similar to college in which you will be able to learn about such a vast range of cultures, religions, and beliefs. Take advantage of the chance to not only meet incredible people and make new friends, but also use this opportunity to further your knowledge of various cultures and beliefs that people hold.

I would tell my self to take school more seriously, and not to procrastinate. Also, to learn how to be more organized.

Keep the parting to the weekends. Make sure you study and show up to class. You can have fun but get a degree that is why you went to college in the first place. Living with your parents is not a terrible thing then you can focus on school and not on paying rent. Go to a local school so your family can help you. Don't drop out of school so you can work you will reget it later on in life when you are trying to go to school, keep a marraige strong, run a household and raise two kids. Call Grandma more often because she won't be around to see you graduate or get married.

Be open and take advantage of every opportunity that you can. Join different clubs and meet new people. Do not be afraid of introducing yourself to others. Instead be proactive about that, and make new friends. Try taking challenging classes that will not only stimulate your brain, but that will challenge you to work hard and push yourself to the limit. In other words, just have an open mind. You would be amazed to find that an open mind will open a lot of different doors that you have never experienced!

I would tell myself to take my education a little more seriously. I spent a lot of time slacking off and playing games because I was young and thought I had all the time in the world. I would tell myself next time I'll do better or next semester I'll work harder and be more motivated. What you don't realize is that time stops for no man and while your playing games the world just keeps moving ahead. Life is fleeting and in order to achieve your dreams you have to take education and life in general seriously or next thing you know your an old man who with regrets over the dreams that you never got to achieve in life.

College is all about developing into adulthood and become an individual. It is the first time that a student separates from their parents or whoever raised them. Without their familiar umbrella, college allows students to choice what they are involved in, who the hang out with, and how they spend their time. I would have advised myself to follow my dreams and to not care what anyone was going to think of my decisions. I wish someone would have told me as a senior to learn what was easy for me and what I enjoyed doing and then to stick with it. As a past professor used to say, "What you focus on flourishes." That is what we all want, we want to flourish in today society. Many college students spend a lot of time majoring in what their friends or family think they should major in. Their peers may in fact have good advise to give, but it the student does not feel intrigued by their area of study then they might as well throw away tens of thousands of dollars and bundles of time. The will likely switch their major and have to start all over.

Take advantage of scholarship competetions. These are great reasources to the student as well as the school. For the student, it gives them a chance to set themselves apart and to earn a scholarship. They also get there names out to the school's activities and organizations. For the school they get a chance to know the incoming freshman. The school can find places for students to get involved. Doing these competitions really prepare the students for college. They get to know other people that want to be involved in the campus life. If I could go back to my senior year, I would have gotten out of football practices to enter in these competitions.

Given the opportunity to go back in time, I would tell my younger self to go back in time and really spend my time experimenting in the things I felt I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I would tell myself to go ahead and apply for jobs that I know I don't want just so I had an income; living without a job and car while attending college on a minimal budget makes it even harder to experiment and to invest my time in deciding the path I want for my future. I would tell myself that I need to work even harder while I young, so that I would be able to relax sooner in life.