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I would tell myself to apply to more colleges are take a deeper look at what my future desires were in order to select the appropriate college. I would also encourage myself to look into more clubs and organizations to join during my college years. Emphasising the importance of gaining knowledge concerning my chosen field of study would also be on my list of advice to myself.

I believe that having the ability to go back and tell myself what to expect in college would be beneficial, however I also think that a lot of my experiences were shaped because everything was so new; branching from my lack of knowledge about whaht to expect when making that move to college. I think the greatest piece of advice I could pass on to myself would be that as humans it requires time and some challenge to adapt to change. I would remind myself that it may seem hard adapting to the responsibilities and the distance away from home, but with time and with experience, the change won't seem so scary after all. I think that advice can be applied in many aspects of life, and not just moving to college. The walk of life is full of transitions and it's in realizing change is inevitable that makes such changes bearable. Having known this as a high school senior, I believe that I could have made that transition into college with much more confidence and I wouldn't have doubted myself as much as I did in those first months of my collge experience.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd urge myself to save money and bukd up a good savings account. I'd tell myself to really hit the scholarship search hard and spend more time considering what I really wanted out of life. I had good grades, so I would urge my past self to take advantage of all the opportunities that opened up for me. More than anything, I'd tell myself to just be smart and consider all of my options instead of not making any plans at all.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to take advantage of all of the possibilities available at the high school. By becoming and staying involved and active, you will become not only a more-prepared student but also a better person. I would also say to take your classes seriously. Simply memorizing material for a test will not make you successful in college. In college, the classes are more concerned with applying the concepts that you have learned to real-life situations. I would also advise myself to become involved in anything and everything that interested me. One aspect I miss terribly about high school is being active in sports especially volleyball. While I am sure it is a rewarding experience, there is nothing compared to the comradeship of high school sports. There is a trade off, however. College is about being an independent, self-sufficient person. I have learned many things about myself in only my first semester at college. It truly is a rewarding experience to be working toward a goal for ylife and future. You are tin college because you want to be there and make something of yourself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is a lot easier than high school. I would then proceed to tell my younger self that taking a year off is a good idea and that it helped me concentrate more. Over all I would convince my younger self that going to college was the best decision that I made.

If there were any way that I could travel back in time and talk to myself as a Senior at Ranum High School, there would be a lot of advise that I would give myself about how to adjust to college. Most important, I would tell the younger me to go out and participate in things rather then be nervous or shy. I would tell the past me to always have confidence and take on whatever challenges are thrown at you. When your new too college it is easy to become afraid and shut yourself away. You will always be happier when you be yourself and just have a good time. Always do all of your work above and beyond and never give any one a chance to say that you didn't do your best. I would tell myself to know that you can achieve your goals, sometimes you just have to put yourself out there. I would explain to myself that there is no need to wait to be yourself or make frinds in college, as long as you stay committed and dedicated you wont have to be afriad because we can suceed.

Stick to your guns, you are going to have to take every steep to get to were you are going!!!

Don't expect college to be the most amazing years of your life. Always looking ahead thinking that the next thing to come will always be better than the present, is not the way to live life. I love college, and I have had a blast, but it wasn't everything I expected it to be.

If I could go back into time and tell myself something about college life that I know now, I would tell myself to have more fun. By getting more involved with the school by joining more clubs and becoming friends with people that I sat next to in class. Also, to work harder with studing so when applying to the nursing program I don't feel as nervous about getting in on the first try, since only about 30 students get in every semster. Other than that I wouldn't have anything else to say to my high school self, other than to have more fun and study more often.

The advice I would give myself would be to look into more schools. I have a younger sister who is applying to and visiting colleges, and she knows the perfect school for her. I was terrified to leave for school so I just picked Mesa State because it was the top choice of mine out of 2 schools. I know Mesa is where I want to be, but I would feel more confident with my decision if I would have checked out more options. I also wish I could tell myself the hardest part is over. I took multiple college level classes in high school and was so scared that I would have really hard classes in college because those classes were hard. I now know the classes I took in high school set me up for success in college. Through them I learned how to handle difficult classes, so the tough part was over I just have to carry those skills to college.

Some advice that I would give to parents and students about finding the right college would be to take your time and make sure you look into every aspect that a college has to offer. You may think that you want to go somewhere just because all your friends are going there, but I think you should look everywhere. To make the most out of your college experience, you need to get out there and meet new people, do new things in your life. To me, that is what college is about. I believe you find who you're supposed to be in college while getting an education and making friends for the rest of your life. College will be the greatest experience of your life!

Make sure that whereever you may end up, you are going to be comfortable and enjoy yourself. The next four years aren't going to be refundable so make sure that you are sure that you are going to be satisfied and happy with your decision. Know that you are a reflection of your school, as well as your school being a reflection of you. Make sure you are going to be okay with who you represent, and who represents you. Try and enjoy every class, as well as every extra-curricular activity. Remember to make connections and create relationships. Because regardless of what the economy might do, whether unemployment is high, and inflation is rising, those friendships you make are going to be constant. Keep in mind that if you don't love where you are, you can't love where you are going. Have Fun!

My advice would be to take your time! There are a lot of school out there and its important to find just the right one for the student. Everyone is different so look at all your options before you decide.

Becoming an early bird, research and getting involved on campus are three major pieces of advice I can offer to students. The early bird special: Students can start preparing for college in high school by taking AP courses. I only took one AP course and regretted not taking more once I started college. AP courses push students ahead, therefore keeping them on track of graduating on time. In addition, it?s a money saver! Search and research: This is probably the most important aspect when looking for the perfect college. Making pros and cons lists, checking majors and courses available and campus visits are a plus! Students have to make sure they are comfortable on campus and can vision themselves excelling there. Join the club! Sometimes students need to take a break from the classroom and getting involved on campus is an excellent way. Clubs, organizations and sporting events allow students to be social, voice their opinions or just enjoy what college life has to offer! Finally, students need to stay focused and remember why they are there in the first place. They need to keep an open-mind, and their priorities straight, but still have fun!

Be flexible when choosing your major. No doubt you will find your passion in a class and change it. When visiting a prospective college, make sure to check out all the facilities, including dining halls, offices, and rec centers. And for students, dont be discuraged if you dont do as good as you expect the first time, theres always another semester.

Let the student decide, and don't decide based solely on how accredited a school is.

Visit the school before hand. If possible attend one of the over night sleep over orientations that the Residence Life Staff host. It gives the parents a feel for how their child will live and what they can do and it gives the prospective student a quick glance at the kind of people they can meet and what they can be apart of. Its a great and amazing oppurtunity for everyone to see if the school is the right for their child or for them. Also don't be so worried that you call everyday. Make it easier to be apart by only calling each other once a week, say sundays. That way the student can get a feel for independence and still relate to you everything that has happened the past week. It helps them not rely on the parent so much and makes them feel like you arent still trying to be the boss of them when they are trying to figure out who they are or who they want to be. Be there for your child but learn to give them space.

I believe it is critical to visit as many campuses as you can and talk with the faculty to get a feel for the overall tone of a school. But mostly, I would recommend learning about campus life, clubs and activities available, and ways to become involved in the college community, which will enable you to reach out and meet new people. Remember, this isn't high school anymore; broaden your horizons and learn new things, meet new people, and explore all your options. This is the only time in your life you will get such an opportunity to grow and become the adult you want to be. Choose a college that will challenge you academically and socially, while meeting your career goals and allowing you to dream.

Find something thats far enough away that you wont have very much contact with family but not so far away you never see them. Also remember everyschool has underlying fees for everything. Usually the bigger the school the bigger the fees.

Find a college that suits your needs and expectations for your degree. Figure out the type of weather and climate that works the best for the new student, where they would be happy and not going to ruin the experience of the college.

advice to students: have fun! college is a once in a lifetime experience. you'll meet your life long friends here and create more memories than ever immagined. but also do keep in mind that you are here for an education and it is very important. so always get your studying done first and then allow yourself to go out and have some fun!!!

College is all about discovering who you are. It's your chance to learn what you want. How do you choose the right college? This can be tough, but I would say choose one that's the most affordable for you so you aren't always stressing about money. If money is not a problem, make sure the college you choose is in a location that has activities and landscapes that you like or are interested in. If you aren't happy about where you are living, chances are you won't do as well in school. Don't worry about leaving your friends, this is a new chapter of your life to make new friends and learn new things. When you are a freshman it is easy to make friends because everyone is looking for new friends too. Take all the classes you are interested in your first year to make sure that your major is still your number one choice. Make sure you take advantage of all the college has to offer like going to their gym and tutoring session. Most important have fun, because this is your chance to make life what you want it to be!

I would tell the students to find a college that was the right academic persute that they wnat. If the student wants to study business then make sure that the college was a strong business program. Make sure to talk to current students and get their opinion on the business program.

parents-don't try to convince your child where to go because they will go where they please. students-listen to your parents advise and compare your options. you will find that by comparing sometimes your first choice isn't the best choice. and don't go to a certain college because all your friends are going to be there. going to a new school means new people to meet and new lifetime friends.