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I would tell myself not to get caught up in other peoples drama and make a name for myself and not to hide behind other people. Also be very open to meeting new people and being a very accepting person

I would tell myself to first enjoy your senior year of high school, and dont go into college thinking it will just be like high school because its not. I would also tell myself to learn better time management and also say go to college with a clean plate because you can't let everything bother new because when you going to college you are opeing a new chapther in your life.

Dear "Senior Caroline", I know going to community college is not what you had planned on and you're a little- okay, EXTREMELY- disappointed. Everyone is telling you "you're doing the right thing, going to community college first is smarter!" and "you'll save so much money while everyone is accumulating debt!", but none of this matters because you're more concerned with how community college affects your image. Please listen to me; community college IS the smarter option and you have completed two years of school without borrowing money. Now you're accepted to your dream school and you'll still be able to have your college experience. Most of your friends didn't know how to conduct themselves at school and wasted a lot of money they borrowed for tuition. It also took you a while to get things figured out but you're life is coming together! So trust me: this isn't the end of the world. Enjoy your time at school and you'll do just fine. Love, "Future Caroline" P.S.- College isn't all about fun; it's doing what you have to do to get where you need to be.

I would tell my self to make sure to study as much as possible and remember that no matter what anyone says, if you put your mind to it, you can succeed.

College is every bit the challenge you have been waiting for. Try to save more money and be less frivolous. Know that it will be a lot more work but you can handle every moment.

Go get my degree right after high school.

College is a big adjustment. You will learn to adjust to living away from home, learn to work with new people and make new friends, learn more specialized information based on your major, and learn to be independent with many things. Even though it is such a drastic adjustment, it is a wonderful experience. Take college very seriously. This is the information and time that you will take with you for the rest of your life. It should not be taken lightly. When choosing a school, do not choose the school that is cheaper just because you want to save money, choose the school that you like and that will provide you with what you need to succeed in life and with your career. Once accepted to the college of your choice, get to know your surroundings on and off campus, make new friends, become familiar with your professors and advisor, and make it the time of your life. Enjoy every minute of it. There will be road blocks along the way, but overcoming them will prove that anything is possible and you are capable of succeeding. Best of luck and have fun.

Pay much closer attention in Chemisty and Biology. Do not be turned away by the fact that Wilson is a women's college, it is not as dramatic and gosip oriented as you think. The education opportunities here are wonderful and the people and professors you will meet will help you in your future career. Do not be nervous to meet people because almost everyone attending Wilson are very kind and out going and other incoming freshman are just as nervous and willing to find friends. This may be an all women's college but there are men who attend classes and they are most are just as friendly. Wilson College is a wonderful. college to apply to and you should take every opportunity you can from their services.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self I would remind her that the world is full of opportunities. I would tell her to not be afraid to make mistakes because that is how you learn. I would encourage her to take chances and have experiences that will help in her college years. I would also stress that she should go out of comfort zone and make new friends, because her closet friends in high school will not necessarily be following her path. Lastly, I would tell her to network and volunteer more so she can make herself know in her community.

I would tell myself to look and think much harder about the school I was going to be putting hard earned money and mental abilities to that would be a large deciding factor in how successful I will become. I would tell myself to visit and revisit many more coleges and talk to more students than faculty. I would also tell myself that this is the biggest decision of my life and to dig deeper and research more the promises I was told when I visited colleges and think about how realistic those promise really sound. It's not that I absolutely hate my school, I love my teachers and have grown greatly as an equestrienne, but I feel this school is lacking in many places that outweigh the knowledgable and dedicated teachers and the beauty and potential that Wilson has.

always remember that nothing is impossible. there are going to be times when you want to quit and you want to give up and go home, but no matter what you must not give up. you have worked hard in high school to get here and you can keep working hard to get your college diploma. some things to keep in mind : temptation is going to be everywhere, the temptation to sleep through your 8 am class, to go to a party instead of doing that paper, you have to keep in mind that at the time they may seem like a good idea, but in the long run they will have their consequences that you are responsible for. you are in charge of your life now, just keep your eyes on your goal and you can do it. you are going to get homesick but know that your family is rooting for you at home. you are going to miss your friends at home, but are going to make many new ones who care about you at school. And above all : dont stop beliving :)

My senior year in school was filled with new and exciting experiences. I learned important life skills essential to my college career. I decided not to challenge myself academically in my last year of high school and although it was fun, I know can see that pushing myself would have better equipped me. My college studies came as a rough adjustment from my lax work load in the previous year. If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior my advice would be to not procrastinate and push myself academically to prepare myself for the work ahead.

As a freshman in college, I would tell my high school self that it isn't quite as easy as high school to get the best grades and do the best on exams and tests. Study hard, and time management is extremely important to a college student's overall success. Personally, having a part-time job on top of being a full-time student is very taxing, but well worth it. Also, get involved in activities on campus, it helps to meet new people and to just have fun. Join some clubs that really interest you, not that your parents would want you to be in. Don't overwork, but don't be too relaxed either. Partying is ok, but know your limits, and do drink underage or through peer pressure. As a college student you are an adult, and have to take responsibility for all of your actions.

First i would have choosen to go to this college first and not have become a transfer student. It is a really hard process and not everthing transfer.

If i could go back in time, and give myself better advice in preparing for college, I would tell myself to take harder classes. I was a very serious student in college but a lot of my classes were electives because i had already filled all of my requirements. College is a very different experience, you get thrown into a world of independence, self-maturity, and responsibility. The advice to learn to become more dependent on yourself, even with school work, I feel would have prepared me differently. In college, professors do not help you with your homework assignments and give you extra time to complete an assignment. So, also learning to become more independent in my school work would have been a good advantage to learn previously before changing atmospheres.

I would tell myself to study more efficiantly and give little time for other activities rather than little time for homework. I would tell myself to make friends and not be afraid of losing them. Enjoy each moment with them and enjoy my college career as it will be one of many highlights in my life.

Research all schools and visit and call them before deciding. Find someone to help you with the financial aid application process and dealing with incorrect bills sent by your office.

remember how you don't like drama and wanted to avoid it? Totally impossible at Wilson. Keep in touch with what guy friends you have...your gonna miss the testosterone in your life

If i could go back in time to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself, don't listen to others negativity. You yourself are beautiful, unique and an individual and you can take on anything possible. No matter how bad or horrible life may be it only gets better with the right actions you make. You yourself can only make your future worth it. And knowing what ive been through with the abuse, pain, caring for a child myself, and working endless amounts to pay my bills, I will tell myself experience and working towards your dreams are the goals you need to succeed. Prove the people who downed you wrong. "Get an education and make a better life for yourself and soon to be daughter".

Coming to Wilson College, I was anxious but vary nervous about meeting new people, living on my own and taking college classes. I have learned college brings out one's dedication. There are opportunities to get in trouble or to skip class. College has taught me that reponsibility is key to being successful. I had to balance being a full time student and keeping good grades, caring for a horse of my own at college, working full time, and having somewhat of a social life. There were points of stress and points of relaxation. I learned that this is the way of life at college, and being responsible for my own schedule is the only way to manage everything. I value this responsibility because it is the first step to growing up and becoming a responsible adult. As I think about my future and being successful, I need to create good habits that will be carried with me in the future. Responisbility is the number one thing to live and support myself in a respectable manner.