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I would tell myslef to take things more serious and to stay focused on what I have dreams on doing and becoming.

If I could give my younger self any advice before heading off to college, I would say if you're not totally committed and focused then, do not waste money and go to college until you are completely ready to devote your time to studying and never quit until you fully understand the topic at hand. Do not give your ability to think to someone else. Be consistent and stay at it until you comprehend the idea or concept presented to you. I would also say study more basic math and reasoning skills during the summer time so as to better help you understand mathematical concepts in college especially since my math background was not all that great. Anything is possible if you stick at it and believe. I would also tell myself to join organizations and become seriously involved in them early on. This, will help you to be more socially confident as well as help you to make more friends and establish that solid friend base early on.

When it comes to college, it is all about managing your time and having priorities. Some tasks or activities must always take precedence over others. As a senior I was able to get by without taking the effort to study the material. As a student in high school many times I would memorize and forget the information after the tests, but in college the material is progressive and cumulative. Having spent a year and a half in college now, my advice would be to learn to retain the information because it is something that you will have to use later in your profession .

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there are really only two main things that I would tell myself. First, I would tell myself that I am making the right decision in choosing to go to Winthrop. I only applied to one school, and that was Winthrop. I would tell myself not to worry about my decision because I was making the right one for my major and the career I want when I graduate. The class sizes are the right size for me to succeed and the teachers really care about their students. The campus is open and welcoming and everywhere I go I see someone I know. Second, I would tell myself not to worry about making new friends and not knowing many people going in to school. I have made the best friends of my life and I couldn't imagine life without them now. Basically, I would tell myselft not to worry about the decision I was making because it is the right one and I will make friends for life.

Get involved! Get to know people and do not procrastinate. The faster and the harder you work will only make your experience more enjoyable. There are so many opportunies to get involved with on campus. If you don't see something you like, you even have the opportunity to create your own club, fraternity, or organization. You will meet so many people, and the more people you know, the more support and love you will receive in order to help you succeed. You must also stay focused. Do not get behind. If you stay on top of your work, you will have no trouble doing well. These next four years will be best years of your life. You will have ups and downs. You will feel love and rejection. No matter what happens, keep your head up and stay positive. For every door that closes, many more will open. This is your opportunity to make a name for yourself. Be proud of yourself. All your hardwork, dedication, and even the fun will all pay off before you know it.

As a young adult, I find that my hardest transition was the lack of having family at my side for the first time in my life. I would learn stronger homemaking skills such as how to fix a leaky sink or how to deal with an overflowing toilet. In truth, these experiences are a part of growing up and even if I had learned more basic living skills, I still feel that the process of comming into one's own is a major part in the growth process in life.

The college application process during your senior year in high school is a very stressful and anxious time. I remember visiting numerous college/university campus's looking for the feeling I wanted to have when I knew I had found my school. The social and academic relations were the most vital part in my decision making process. Luckily for me, Winthrop University, proved to be my home away from home. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I wish I could tell myself not to worry and enjoy the remainder of my high school career. Making the transition between high school and college life can be as easy as you make it. If you accept the fact that you need to broaden your horizons and go out and meet new people, you will have no problem succeeding both academically and socially. You now must rely on yourself to get out of bed in the morning and go to class and that can be a very rewarding feeling. The best way to have the best transition is to get involved on campus. You will be so busy, you won't miss home!

If I could rewind the hands of time, I would tell myself college is not as easy as you think. They're not anymore teachers to hold your hand or give you extra credit when you need. College is hard but you can manage. Just get ready to work hard, spend numerous amount of time in the library, and learn how to manage your time. Knowing this, you will conquer the college life by storm.

What ever you do DO NOT I repeat DO NOT procrasstinate.

I would tell myself to work harder make better grades. Try to be more open minded about the world out there. Don't think that it can never happen to you. You can be successful in life.