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The transfer into college can be challenging, but the man things to keep focused on are, be open, expierence knew things, make yourself go that extra limit and don't give up hope. Nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it. It can be hard to make new friends, but let yourself be open, do things that you never thought you would, and don't be afraid of what might come in the years to follow. Set up a study time line and most importantly get ahead of your assignments, don't wait until deadlines to do things, your work won't be as scholarly.

I would tell myself to continue to be successful because it will greatly pay off in college. Also, I will tell myself to stay focused and determined to be great in my future becauseit will help in my future years as a college student.

The advice that I would give myself is to not get to carried away with the amount of freedom you find when leaving the home. Staying focused and balancing that with fun is a very important and hard task to accomplish. My other piece of advice would be to meet new people and be outgoing because you make a lot of new and great friends that way. If you are reserved and quiet it makes it harder to adjust to the "college life".

I would tell myself, "Self, you've really got to get involved. Go party, but only on the weekends so your grades don't drop. Go watch rugby games and play in the rain under that broken gutter outside your campus apartment. Don't eat in the school cafeteria because you are going to gain ten pounds, and trust me, you will not be a happy camper later. Self, even though your first semester might be a gradual step into the college atmosphere, you really need to watch those grades. Getting settled does not mean being lazy. Oh, and self, make sure you don't spend all day online emailing and prowling through the profiles of old boyfriends on social networking sites. College is a whole new playing field!"

Look at more colleges. Although I am very satisfied with Wright State, I wish I would have explored more. After being in college I have been to UC and UD as well and they seem more of a fit for me. As a senior to find the right college, you just have to check them out, which I did not.

If I had an option of going back as a high school senior, honestly, I would do it. Because, once you've fallen, its hard to get back up. But that is one of the reasons why I am the person I am today. I had to learn the hard way, but it made me realize that I had a lot to learn. I wish someone would had told me in high school that not being serious about school, could lead to losing big amounts of grants and loans. Which is the reason why I am filling out this survey as an option to win this scholarship. I could really use this money I admit I messed up my first year, I am back on my feet and promised myself to never let myself down again. I was being selfish not knowing I was also letting my parents down. Out of all the advice in the world the best advice I would give myself is: Do it right the first time, Get it done, and ask questions. Going into college I never asked questions.. the biggest mistake ever.

Be financially ready. Go to a school where you know you can afford it. Make sure to apply for many scholarships. SCHOOL IS NOT CHEAP!!! A simple 200 dollar scholarship can help tremendously with books which means more than most know coming out of college. College is a blast but remeber why you are going. Go out an have fun Friday or Saturday but make sure you remeber you know why you are there. If you are struggling then don't go out that night and stay in and get your homework done. Remember that diploma will give you plenty of money in the end to go out and have your fun after college. Go out and try to experience new cultures. College has every kind of culture imaginable. There are many people from other countries that come over to the US to try to get quality education that we can give them. Most important never give up. There may be some time that you may worry if you can pull through or maybe it seems that its just to much, but never give up you will find yourself and pull through if you really try!!!

The advice I would have given myself as a high school senior would be to keep my head up and open up to the people around me. I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 19, uninsured, and working two jobs. I was so scared for my future that I wasn't sure what to do. I ignored the diagnosis for a year and tried to continue my college education. I was unable to continue with my academic success and had to withdraw from college to focus on my health. I didn't tell my family and friends because I knew they couldn't help me financially and I didn't want them to be burdened with my troubles. I got very down on myself. I wish I would have let more people know what I was going through so they could have given me the emotional support I didn't know I needed. I made it through as a much better person and have since went back to school to complete my college education. Those years would have been much easier and happier if I would have thought more positively and leaned on others.

The most important thing to remember as you take this step in your life towards a career is the importance of college. You are not just continuing your education in order to get a piece of paper and start working. You are going to college to continue your education. There will be sometimes when it gets tough and you will wonder why you're putting yourself through it, but just keep going. You are there to get an education. You want to be a teacher and make a difference in children's lives. The material that you are learning will be useful to you forever. Everything you learn, no matter if it seems ridiculous or not, will come in handy at some point. There are many people who don't get the chance to go to college. You are lucky, so dont' take it for granted. Work hard and make it through so you can do what you have always dreamed of doing. College is your next step in life. Enjoy it.

If I could go back in time I would advise myself to not be swayed by others. I feel, at this point, that I have made all of the right choices concerning my education. Not a day goes by that I do not feel happy with my life at college or the field of study that I am currently involved in.