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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.

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.