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If I could go back and give my high school self advice, I would definitely say to take the time to study. Saying "no" to friends who want to hang out or to Netflix is the best option. Studying correctly doesn't have to be a burden, and you realize that after you take tests and realize that you remember the material, just not exactly what the answer is. It is not hard to still spend time with friends while keeping up a good study routine. It really isn't. You can study with friends or on your own in the learning commons or library. It's such an easy thing to do. Everyday after dinner you should take the materials from that day and study them, then look at the material you'll need for the next day. If you stay organized, then procrastination and cramming will be a thing of the past. You know you are a smart girl, you just need to stay motivated. Just think of your future as a vet. You know you have to work hard if you want to save that little girl's pet cat.

Wow! High school was almost 40 years ago. I was a good student and studied a lot of times when I didn't need to. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to be more deligent in my school work, make the subject purposeful and interesting, and don't let anyone tell me that I wasn't good enough. Luckily, I was never a procrastinator about my work. I didn't like being unprepared for that pop quiz. I would tell myself that it is never too late for college. I have chatted with quite a few students at KCC about their high school years and a large percentage of them say they hated it, didn't like studying, and/or dropped out. I never did think of ever quitting. I loved high school and would go back in a heartbeat. My GPA would be a 4.0 instead of a 3.0. Not being one of the popular girls, my grades were my identity. I would say "always strive to improve, never give up, and dream as big as you can while you're in high school." I would tell Lynn to "Go for it!"

I would tell myself that being involved in on campus activites is important, but to make sure my studies come first. I would tell myself that studying for college courses is much different than high school course studying so to find the best way to study and stick with it. I would also tell myself not to let other people tell you that you can't do something. I would tell myself that no matter what anyone else thinks that I am capable of achieving anything and everything that I could have ever dreamed of and more.

SAVOR EVERY MOMENT. I know it is so cliche to say, but time flys, even when your not having fun. So, have fun! In highschool it is soo easy to get caught up in who is wearing what and if you will make the varsity team or if you have lunch at the same time as your best friend. Looking back now, almost 6 years later, I can't remember most of that stuff. I remember moments and people and school dances.. I remember that it was the best time of my life and whenever i'm asked if I could go back it time, where would I go? My answer never changes.. it's always highschool. I would tell myself that whatever hard times I was going through, they would pass and only build my character. I would tell myself not to rush growing up, it will happen sooner than I ultimately want it to. I would remind myself that although lossing that boyfriend or friend feels like the end of the world, it only the start of something better. I would tell myself to make mistakes and learn from them, smile, grow, feel something new.. Savor every moment.

I would tell myself to take the hard classes do sell yourself short. Take as many as you can and to get really involved in school go to everything because you will miss out on alot. Get to know different people because in college all you do is meet tons of different people. In high school really push yourself don't settle for less and don't let anyone bring you down.

The two most important aspects of choosing a college is the availability of a quality program in your academic major and class sizes that offer you the degree of instructor attention that you desire. Often high school students tend to chose a college based on the facination with the sports team for that school or the social opportunities. While enjoyable in the short term those aspects may have little correlation to a degree that will afford you a successful career in the long term. Before entering college begin developing the self-discipline to recognize when you need to study, when you need to rest, and when you can relax and party. Failure to keep a balance to those areas of you life will cut your college career short.

If I could go back in time and tell myself something about college it would be that I need to learn to study better. Also, I think I would tell myself that I should push myself harder to make better grades so I could get more scholarship money. I would tell myself that High School is nothing like College and that I should prepare myself more. High school did not teach me to study and did not teach me anything that I could use in College; therefore I would tell myself to take harder classes that would better prepare me for the hard college courses.

Enjoy your time in high school and the simplicity of the senior year. Although college is a great opportunity and life changing, it can be stressful in learning to juggle all balls in the air at the same time. Learn how to study and what works best for your method of learning so you can quickly incorporate that skill in college. Time management is key in college, so paying attention to how your family manages their time and the senior year and activities is important. The most important advice however, is to be yourself as a senior, for that will carry you forward in college and in life.

I would have deifinitly went to college straight after high school. I wasted a lot of time after I graduated because I had a pretty good job making decent money and let the importance of education slip away from me.

I wish Iwould have come with a friend from back home, I think I would have warmed up to the new enviroment quicker and would of had someone to talk too.

I have a profound bilateral hearing loss. At the time I lost my hearing I did not quite understand my condition, but as the time went on, I grew to know that she meant I would never be able to hear like a regular person again. I felt so alone and unaware of my surroundings. People would laugh, and I would not know what the joke was; people would cry, and I would not even know why they were crying; it was complete and utter silence. The only sound I was able to hear was the ringing in my very own ears that gave me such a headache almost every day.

My best advice to any parent or student trying to choose a college is that you should always find a good medium between friendly people and a good academic reputation. Even though the schools that focus on academics are usually thought of as being hard, these schools are the best for getting your money's worth and getting a valuable education. Making sure that people around the campus are friendly and helpful is also a way to ensure that you will never be alone. There will always be someone to talk to or ask for help because everyone is so willing to help you!

keep your damn money go to a public school

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest disicions a student can make to enhance thier future. I would advise the student and parents to go visit all of the colleges that they are intersted in to make sure that college is the right fit for them. The student also needs to pick a college that offfers the dergree that the student is interested in. One big choice is wether or not the student wishes to attend a large or small college. Large colleges will offer more different types of classes and activites and a small college will have a great student to teacher ratio and therefore the student will be able to have beter use of the professors time. A college experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will change your life forever. To make the most of your college expericene stay involved with campus activites, participate in class, and always strive to do your best. Students will meet some of thier life long friends in college and by being involved with activites you will meet those close friends. College is a big commitment and well worth finding the right one and enhancing the experience.

Don't be scared of on campus groups, it's the only way that your kids will be able to function at CU.

make sure you visit the campus you intend. and your first impression is 99.9{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time right. take a look at the students, what do the looks on their faces say? if you have the oppertuinity to sit in on some classes; what does the professor seem like?

Don't freak out. There's a college out there that will suit you. Small town colleges are sometimes a good alternative to large state schools. A lot of federal grants and scholarships adjust to different schools, so a private school isn't always more expensive. Explore the options and remember that the school that you choose your first year won't necassarily be the school you attend throughout your college career. Just stay focused on the overall plan and the small details will be easier to decide on.

My advice to parents and students would be to explore many different colleges. Pick the one that you feel most comfortable at and the one that you can afford. Also a little bit of advice for students, do not be afraid to ask your teachers for help. They are there to help you. This is what you are paying them for.