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I would tell myself that I would no longer be lazy and I'd actually have to study hard for my test. I could no longer goof around with my school work. I'd have to buckle down and study, because your overall college GPA means alot to your future boss. I also would tell myself that sports won't get you very far in life and only your school work would. Also, on college their is alot more papers that you have to write and the test are alot harder. Your also expected to be better than everyone else and be able to get an A your test. There's also alot of things outside of the classroom you have to do. Your expected to study and do your work for 50 hours per week and that doesn't leave you with very much time to be with your friends. There's alot more college activities that are aviable to you and take advantage to them!

I would have to tell myself to have more faith in myself. I used to think that I was going to be an outsider and fail at alot of things, but I have realised that I am a good student and that I can do well in all my goals. Wright State may not have been my fisrst thought, but I was a great choice. Looking back I think I would have told myself to do more and be more outgoing. I have by no means limited myself in the extra cirreculars, but sometimes wonder if I should have tried the tennis team or chior. But I really have no regrets. I have made a lot of fiends and do not believe that I could have picked a better school for myself. Basically, I will always have a positive outlook of Wright State.

Dear Briana, The time in life is coming where you have to figure out what you are going to do for the rest of your life. Do not be nervous or worried because I know you worry about everything. College is going to be a great experience for you and you are going to make the most wonderful friends who are going to help you get through the next four years. You are going to miss your family since they are three hours away, but they are always a phone call away, and you better call because mom is always going to worry. When school becomes a bit overwhelming, just stop, take breath, and remember that everything is going to be alright. The first year is going to be your biggest stuggle, but you will get through it, keep your head up and have some confidence in yourself. I know sometimes it is going to feel like you are trying your hardest and you still are not doing as well as you want to be, but keep working hard, it is going pay off, I am sure of it. Best of Luck to You, Briana Long

Going back in time to talk to myself as a high school student I would tell myself to focus as much as possible to get my work done. Before i get to college i would tell myself to get a job that pays good money so I could save as much as I could to not have to worry about school fees or buying books. I would tell myself to try to get my own place so that I wouldn't have to stay at school all day to study since there really is no peace at home. I would tell myself to make more friends to help ease the college transition. I would also tell myself to try to keep family and financial problems out of the classroom so I could focus. Lastly, I would tell myself to keep a positive mind because it will all be worth it when I graduate and have a good career so I could take care of my family and myself, so don't get discouraged when the going gets tough.

I would tell myself to continue being yourself. College will be an amazing experience if you let it be. I think the transition is easy and not a whole lot was thrown at me that I wasn't prepared for. Wright State is a great choice for me and I am very pleased that I was able to commute for the first two years and not live in the dorms. The professors may not know you as well as the teachers in high school did so make youself known, and do this in a good way. Always ask questions when you don't know something. No question is going to be wrong. Take it all in and absorb it. Don't let things stress you out that aren't worth it and do not procrastinate!

I would advise myself to stick with the plan.

If I were to go back in time, I would definitelty tell myself to think more wisely about where I wanted to go to school and what I wanted to major in. I have switched my major and I have also considered transferring to a different school. Additionally I would tell myself to work to the best of my abilities in high school and use those study skills and work ethic at college. I would also advise myself to get involved with more activities on campus, because there are great opportunities that arise from them. Finally I would tell myself not to worry so much about trying to keep the friendships that were made in high school, because at such a young age it is impossible to know who your true friends are. In college you make such close relationships with people that the high school friendships ultimately do not seem to matter

My first day as a freshman at Wright State was such an eye opener for me. Coming from a small town and also a small school, everyone knows everyone and everyone is from basically the same background so in other words, there isn't much diversity. This is why not only on the first day but the first month it took me so long to adjust to all the diversity from different cultures. Also once classes started, I realized I was on my own. The professors did not tell me when homework assignments were due or when exams were going to be held. I had to take responsibility and look it up on my syllabus on my own time. To sum everything up, the advice I would tell myself is to expect to experience culture shock, and also you don't have Mom and Dad anymore asking you if you have your homework finished. You are officially on your own so you have to take responsibility for yourself.

The first thing I would tell myself is to learn to stay focused on the tasks on hand. I would tell myself that all the partying and late night card games are fun, but not at the expense of my future and education. I would hope that I could get myself to understand the importance of attending class and doing the required work. I would try to explain to myself that what I knew as a high school senior was nothing compared to the knowledge, experience, and wisdom I would know in the future. I just hope that I would listen to myself, since I would not listen to any one else back then.

If I could go back in time back to high school I would advice myself to take it more serious than I did and made sure I recieved higher grades than just trying to have fun all the time. I would have also told myself to listin to my parents more since I know they just wanted what was better for me than thinking I was grown and everything would have came to me. Now things arent that bad, but they could have been better and a bit cheaper. One thing that I regret the most is not applying for scholarships. I believe that the scholarships would have kicked in towards whatever my finical aid didnt cover, and I could have had more pocket money. I would have told myself figure out a game plan better despit knowing my major could change, but to just have a better start.