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If I could go back and tell myself anything, it would be to make sure you make the most of the time you have there academically rather than anything else because you only get one shot at it and the sooner you get to move on and progress in life the sooner you will actually be able to maintain a stable and secure future. Educaation is the stepping stone to the rest of your future. The better you do the sooner you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.

i would encourge myself to stay focoused. college is alot harder than high school and it takes a lot of time and patience. it could alos be a great experience as long as you take your time and study. Dont rush through the learning experience by taking on more classes thatn you can handle. give your self ample time to study and just take your time and stay focused. STUDY STUDY AND STUDY SOME MORE.

Apply to as much scholarships, grants, and financial need you can. Keep my grades as high as possibles. And don,t just rely on your high school to help you get into college. And i must not forget take up more than two years of an foreign language.

After high school you should start college right away. Do not put your college career on hold. Taking time off is a big mistake for you. Getting your college degree is very important. Your dream is to get your bachelor's degree, work hard, and become successful. By putting this off, your dream will only be delayed and you will fall behind. You will begin to see your friends graduate and going on to great careers, while you are still in school. Don't let distractions take your mind off the goal. Keep focused to finish high school well and start college strong. Keep in mind the two things you enjoy most. You want to pursue writing and sports. This is your calling in life. Blending these two passions together will make a great career for you. Sports journalism would be the perfect way to display both your love for sports and writing. This is what makes you happy and your career choice will one day give you great satisfaction.

If given the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the advice i would give to myself about college life and making the transition may sound strange to some. I gave birth my senior year in high school and so was unsure about attending college. I began by attending this business school for my associates which in the long run i had to start all over at a community college because the credits did not transfer. With that said, i would tell myself to ignore these business colleges that commercials and internet put down your throat because eventually they will go away and a good portion of them do not get you where you want or need to go with careers. I would tell myself to research grants and scholarships and speak with advisors because they are truly your best friend at college. Advisors help you understand everything you need to get out of your college experience. I think this would help me get a quicker start.

You are responsible for your own success in life. You can not blame or thank anybody or anything for your knowledge and education. It s in your own hands, so take charge of your life and do not waste a minute of it!! It is up to you how much you can succed in life as a career and a family person. Nothing is impossible, it depends how much effort you put into it...So dream big, never give up and use your brain and heart evryday. Good luck, you can do it!!

Apply for every scholarship that you can. Research the college you want to attend and make sure this is the college you want to attend. Make sure that you get involved with the campus activites so that you can network and be connected on campus. Also do not let anyone hinder you from becoming a success. Do not stay on campus after your second year because it will become a problem in the future. The most important thing is to make sure that you keep your head up and never be afraid to stand your ground.

First and foremost I would tell myself to appreciate the high school that I spend so much time degrading. I would encourage myself to finish the year strong, and stay motivated. I would assure myself that the transition from high school to college isn't really that hard. The one thing I would warn myself to stay in check about is letting other people get to you by disapproving of your personal beliefs. I would encourage myself to let no one falter my faith. My high school may be a private school filled with accepting peers, but college is a whole new playing field where everyone comes from different backgrounds. However that doesn't mean that you need to conform. Stay strong in being who you are, and don't strive for acceptance. The greatest achievement you can accomplish is reaching your goal by simply giving it the very best with everything that you are. There is no greater feeling than knowing that staying true to yourself got you somewhere in life regardless of what people had to say about you.

There are many things that I would tell myself as a high school senior making the transition to college life, if I could go back in time and talk to myself. I would tell myself that college is very expensive. I had a Trustee's scholarship, and I lost it due to the decline in my grade point average. I would also tell myself to make better use of the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program that I was enrolled in at Lorain County Community College during my junior and senior years of high school. I would also tell myself that balance is very important. I was working full-time and attending college full-time when I first started college. I would tell myself that something has to change if I am going to be successful as a student, because that is a very demanding schedule. I would tell myself that it is important to make time for fun, in addition to getting my work done. I did not go to my senior prom, and to this day, I wish I had. I would tell myself to remain involved in extra-curricular activites as a college student.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have plenty to say. I would say that even though the road to college success has many twists, turns and ups and downs and the route might seem like too much to handle, the final destination will be well worth the trip and effort. As a high school senior, I wanted desperately to go to college but my life in the inner city of Cleveland was about pure survival and the thought of navigating the college process was too overwhelming and talking about college was viewed as being "showy". College was for "other" people, right? So, I believed that the only way I was going to make it was to get out on my own as fast as possible and start working, which is exactly what I did. Unfortunately, there was no one there to encourage me and to tell me that obtaining a Bachelor's Degree would be by ticket to a better life so if I could go back and talk to myself as a high school student, those are the exact words I would share.

I would tell myself to be more open to new experiences. In high school I felt the need to be close with my friends, which is not a bad thing, but I wish I would have been more open to meeting people. College is more than just academics, it is a lifestyle, and the people that are a part of it shape who you are. I wish that in high school I had the same open mindset that I do now because I could have experienced a lot more.

If I could have to opportunity to go back into senior year of high school, I would tell myself to attend class more often and try to learn as much as possible instead about worring what was going on that night or the weekend. I would make sure to tell myself to network with people it make life a little easier eather as friendships of a career.

I would not let getting what appears to be a "good paying" job stop me from continuing my education. I stalled out with that job because I didn't have my degree.

I would advise myself to try to get in the habit of saving money for school and keep up a working schedule of classes and homework assignments. Especially since I'll be going to school for four years and trying to find financial aid is extremely difficult and of how how much homework assignments that Cleveland State assigns to its students. There are times where it's hard to schedule what needs to get done and I would have told myself to at least get in the habit. I would also advise to myself to find some way of trying to meet new people and to try to become friends with them. As is often with my school, a lot of people who are of the same ethnicity/race often hang out with each other and rarely hang out with anybody else that is different. And I would have simply say to myself to go to parties but not at the expanse of my education, try to go to my school's sporting events, or other social activities just to get into the habit of making new friends.

Knowing what I know about college life and making the transition in becomming a successful person, the advice I will give myself is nothing in life comes without a challenge. Imagination carries people over mountains of obstacles and I will have determination and be self driven that I will succeed in my endeavers and accomplish my goals, dreams, and wishes I have set ahead. Dare to look toward triumph; set forth to acheive it today.

As a student who has already completed a year and a half of college, I would advise myself to develop good study habits. In college, it is important to know how to study. You not only have to learn the material, but also how to apply it. I would also work on my social skills. College is about connections. The people you meet may be the ones to help you reach your career goals and become a better person. They also keep you company when you need them to.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would notify myself about saving money for college. Usually the summer before enrollment students work to save money for dorm items like a microwave and toiletries. I would tell myself to save money for books as well as dorm expences. I will also tell myself about keeping up a mental schedule. In school, I had to balance going to class with taking care of myself. For example, If I need to clean my bathroom in my dorm or do laundry, I should keep up a schedule and do it every weekend or do laundry on Mondays at a certain time. Waking up early is benefical in college so you can start your morning off right by going to a campus cafe and eating breakfast before class. If I told myself this, I owuld have saved alot of money on books rather than asking my mother for help. The last thing i would tell myself is to stay productive. Plan for next semester and get a job on campus to help stay out of trouble and on a positive track.

There are two main things I would reiterate to a younger me. The first would be to work my butt off acedemicly, go above and beyond anyones expectations and study with any free minute I had (because that's totally what I do now). My grades in high school were average and I really wish I had done better, it would have made the things I'm going in college now a little simpler. Also, I don't have good study techniques because I didn't study much. The second message I would try and convey was make time for friends this year because the next few years it won't happen. Between going to school 5 days a week, working 2 days a week, and maintaining a relationship... there is NO free time (haha). The only down time I really get now are acedemic breaks and I don't really mind it. It's going toward a great thing; a batchlors degree in Art Education, and I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world.

I would tell myself that my first semester I should really study for my classes, because I will not realize how tough it is to keep a great GPA. That I have to be out spoken to ask for help or to connect with others in my class to make our own study groups. Also to mange my time more efficiently, so I can have the appropriate time for my responsibilities. Last I would tell me to use all of my resources that I can find to make it a better experience for me.

If i could go back and talk to my self as a highschool senior I'd tell my self three things. The first being apply for more scholarships. I didn't apply fpr many scholarships and the ones that I did apply for I didn't get. I should have taken the time and effort because paying for college is hard. If I were to get more scholarships it would have made my and my parents lifes much easier. The second thing being go with my gut instinct when choosing where to attend. I love Cleveland State but I think I should have gone to my first choice. The third thing is keep an open mind. I took some pretty hard classes in the fall and the course work hit me extreemly hard. I went in to the classes cocky and thinking that they would be a breeze and I was knocked to the ground pretty fast.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that the best thing to have is balance. There needs to be a balance between studying, working hard to make the grades and having free time to relax. In college it is important to work hard to be successful and to achieve your goals. As long as you work hard there is nothing wrong with wanting to have some free time to yourself because evryone needs a chance to take a breather. If there is all work and no play that is the surest way to burn yourself out on school and the entire college experience. Trust me I have witnessed it before. Get involved in the different activities, clubs, and organizations offered on campus. I would also let my high school self know to utilize the knowledge of your professors. They really are helpful and eager to teach you all that they know! Your professors are probably the richest resources available on campus so take advantage of a good thing. Finally, the are a lot of other resourses and services offered on campus, don't be afraid to ask for help.

If I could go back to when I was a high school senior, I would tell my self to work harder at getting straight A's. I would make sure I attended college tours the summer before. And lastly, I would make sure I got all my friends numbers so that we could go through this process together.

I would tell myself it is okay not to declare a major until I have two-three sememsters completed. At 18 it is okay not to know yourself because college will change you anyway. It's better to wait and not waste time and money. It will also help relieve stress and confusion internally if you just relax and understand that you will eventually figure out the direction from taking required courses in different subjects. Lastly, don't let your family, teachers, friends, etc. choose your future follow your instincts, they will lead you in the right direction.

I would just tell myself not to allow outside pressures influence how I achieve in college.

Definitely live on campus for at least the first year (I did and it made it so much easier to meet people). Just keep up with your schoolwork, do the practice problems your professors assign (even if they're not due), and you'll be fine.

I would give myself advice on to be stronger academically and mentally.

To already have your mind made up about what you want to do with your life. Switching majors, depending on what you switch to, can really suck. Not all my credits switched, so I wasted a full years worth of tuition.

I would tell myself to not engage in the engineering field for that last year. Instead, take the early childhood education introduction classes at my high school. That way I would save thousands of dollars, decrease the time it would take for me to obtain my degree, as well obtain early experience with children in the classroom. This all would not only help in my educational field but also in my profession. In addition, I would note to myself about which classes I should take, which proffessors I would feel very comfortable with in the classrooms, and any new challenges to be ready for that I did not expect when I was a senior. After explaining everything to my past self, I would note that if I follow these steps, the transition to college life, the classes I take, and the financial situation will not be too difficult to overcome, and my overall time in college will be shorter.

Be open minded and let yourself make mistakes. Let loose a little bit and do not stress over being in college. Take it easy, breathe, and just enjoy your time there and have fun. College is a chance to find yourself and find the things that you enjoy and make new friends with all different sorts of backgrounds and experiences. Do not judge and be uptight about anything. College is the best time of your life and enjoy it while you can. It will be rough, admittingly, but it's all worth it in the end.

I would tell myself to take advantage of all opportunites that were presented to me. I was so focused on one path that I completely missed the fork in the road that could have led me to where I am now a lot sooner.

Each college is different and everybody has there own style. College visit are a great thing to take advantage of so you find whats right for you. Getting engaged in activities is the best way to stay active and meet life long friends. The school athletics play a big part in the school spirit and happiness on the campus. Gettin envolved is the best way to approach your first year of the real world.

To the Upcoming students and parents. I would like to say make sure that your choice for college is what you really want to do. Whether you want to live at home, or on campus, make sure it is the right choice for you. You will meet so many new people and make so many new friends, whether they are just acquaintances or life-long companions, choosing the right school for you is the best choice you will make. Making the right choice is you being able to decide where your life will take you in the future.

When choosing a college, take a visit first. See how well you can see yourself fitting in on the campus with the other students. Make sure that you ask all the questions that you have about ANYTHING, because if you don't ask, you'll be left in the dark. When you finally get to the college that you decided on, remember to make sure that your studies come before anything else, after all, you're at college to learn right? If you're having troubles in classes, many schools offer tutoring centers, and you really should take advantage of those opportunities. Tutoring centers can be the make or break of your grades in one or all of your classes. Keep focused on what you're really in school for.

To any parents and students looking for the right college to attend I would say remember to talk to actual students who attend there. If you find a lot of students from your area who attend the school, you may feel as though you fit in more. Also find out as much information as you can about the school and alumni to give you a little backround as to where you are going.

Decide on what youd like to do for a mjor, leave it in the same field of choice and continue to recieve educational opportunities. enjoy the school, campus, peers and educators or professors. This is an experience for you to further your life, not neccesarily through higher education or recieving a degree rather to learn more about life.

Just prioritize what you want in a college and do a lot of research.

Everyone innately has their own conception of the college experience. The student should look at a college that agrees with their ideas and not worry too much about the other factors like girlfriends, friends, and family. Only by following your "gut" will you find a college that will truely satisfy you, in my opinion. Parents knowing your child better than he/she knows himself will come into play most here. Parent's should not let their child make their college decision out of fear of the environment being too different from their own. This type of behavior will be masked, but you will see through it and should encourage them to change their lives dramatically. It will happen either way. Its only a matter of if they will enjoy it alot or a little. Parents always know best.

Most importantly is a college where the student feels comfortable. While touring campuses, I found several that made me uneasy. The atmosphere was not enjoyable nor were the attitudes of the students attending. Next is credentials. Many schools (such as Cleveland State University) have accredited programs, meaning that their programs meet the same standards as much more expensive private schools (in short, don't become hung up on 'names', you'll end up paying more for the same education). There's alot you can do to make the most out of the experience. First is not being lazy. Take as many classes as you can afford and excel in them. Join clubs that interest you and participate in the community. Being motivated and involved will make you feel good and will make you look good to prospective employers. Last but not least, explore the areas surrounding your campus. Look for new experiences. After college, you join the workforce. Time for new experiences and exploration are limited, you should do as much of it as possible now, including studying abroad if your school has programs for it.

The very first thing I would suggest is that they start maintain a college trust fund, the sooner the better. If you have no money to pay for school and loans have to be continuously taken out it may make your student want to quit. A student should obtain a part time job just to have a place to take there mind off of the stress of school work and make some extra cash for those unexpected problems. Depending on which college the student is enrolled in the student should be involved with the school as much as possible. I would suggest joining a fraternity or sorority, this way you will meet new people and have a form of discipline. When in college a student should separate there school and work time from there social lives. Party, alot your only young once, live life to the fullest. Lastly, the students parents should always be involved, not overly involved but a good amount. Parents should continuously ask about grades, how they interact with professors, etc. If parents show that you care that their student succeeds they will make more of an effort to satisfy you as their parents.

It is best to apply to many colleges in order to have a great selection to choose from.

Finding the right college is based on previous experieces. Parents or students should take in consideration the percentage of succeded people who are graduated from x school, and also they should follow up with any new information regarding that school (importance, safety, staff, professors, administration, job opportunities before and after gradution, etc)

College is your chance to meet new people and discover things you enjoy that you might not have known about. It's nice to have friends going to the same college as you, but the more people you get to know, the college experience will be easier and a lot more fun. You need to find a school that fits your personality. If you don't like sports, you probably shouldn't go to a school that is only known for its athletics. Even though college is a lot of hard work, you need to take the time to enjoy yourself. It shouldn't just all be work and school. You need to make new friends and acquaintences, because they might just help you into the job of your dreams. You need to make the most of your college experience because it will never come around again.

My advice to parents and students is that the both of them should work in harmony in making the selection for which college to enroll. From experience it has ben proven that parents and students who have worked together in the selection of which school to enroll, have always proven to be about 99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} successful in their academic pursue than otherwise.

Take general classes for two years and then decide if you really want the major you have chosen still. Pick a dream and run with it when it gets hard!

Try to find a school that is geared towards your major and somewhere you want to go!

GO ON COLLEGE VISITS!!! I didn't have the opportunity to, but I definately missed out on the college experience. I commute, I think college is the worst necessary evil ever, yet millions of 20 something's say it was the best time of their life. I missed my "fit". Retake those ACTs and SATs. It's where the money's at. Don't miss out on memorable experiences, but do skip the late night rides in favor of finding funding opportunities or studying for something important. It gets real, real fast. You don't want those loans. You don't want to fail from working too much. You don't need any extra stress, trust me, dorm room drama, finals, and slacker project partners will be just about all you can handle. If you can't get enough rest, at least eat some nutritious food. You would not believe how easy it is to feel completely drained mid semester. Never skip an opportunity to get ahead. Copy study guides, go ahead, do it. You need all the time you can get.

When I first transferred from a community college to Cleveland State, I was worried at first. After being able to interact with other classmates and teachers, I began to feel more comfortable. I think the people in college make the college a better place and the college makes a person a better person. This is done at Cleveland State in a variety of ways and most of which must be experienced first hand. Being an Arabic muslim, I was afraid that I wouldnt be as welcomed as I was at the community college where I knew alot of people. But at Cleveland State I felt very welomed and felt I was able to express my different beliefs and culture views because the school held many events for students such as international day, springfest, and many more in which you can be your own person and do your own thing. I would recommend Cleveland State to many people because I believe it is a fun, safe and very friendly environment for everyone.

I would tell them to take their time when trying to find the right school. When the student start going to the school of choice he or she should try to get involved inactivities and groups.

When trying to find the right college, the first thing to do is visit college websites and view their majors and activities. College fairs would be good to attend as well. If you find any that interests you then schedule a campus visit.

DO NOT THINK OF COLLEGE AS HIGH SCHOOL. IN COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE DEPENDENT AND IT IS VERY EASY TO JUST DECIDED TO NOT GO TO CLASS. INCOMING STUDENTS MUST CHANGE YOUR WAY OF THINKING FROM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO A COLLEGE STUDENT.