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If I could go back in time and talk to the naive high school version of myself I'd say get ready for the craziest rollercoaster of your life, college. I'd advise myself to strive a bit harder to get superb grades so that I could have applied to other colleges and possibly recieved scholarships to help decrease the financial burden. I love college and I love Florida Atlantic Univesity, but in high school I should have directed myself towards scholarships and gained a finanical head start for the amazing journey I was about to embark on.

The advice I would give myself is to not give in to the "senioritis". That I should stay focus and ask teachers and counselors the best way to obtain scholarships. I would tell myself to get active in school activites so that I can be more open minded for life after high school. Most importantly, I would advise myself to not change my ways in order to satisfy others because at the end it's all about how I will get down that successful path that I do desire.

If I could go back I would have told myself to definately save up and no matter what anyone said just move on campus, and to definately just save up money

Plan, plan, plan. Sleepless all nighters can be avoided by studying in small increments a few hours a day. Also account for slack in your schedule, such as unexpected illness or accidentally watching too much TV at once.

There is so much I have learned being in college. The three things that I have had experience with while in college are money, focusing on a goal and peer pressure. If I had a chance to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to save money, stay focus and stay yourself. Saving money is a great thing to do while in college. With money saved I was able to cover the cost of my books when financial aid was not enough. Another thing I would tell my high school self is to stay focus. I would tell myself that staying focus in school will help you achieve your goals. The last thing I would tell my high school self is to stay yourself, do not succumb to peer pressure. Trying to be like others can hinder you from reaching your goal. I would tell myself to remember that everyone is different, that we all come from different backgrounds and environments and that being yourself builds character. Again, if I had the chance, I would talk to my high school self about saving money, staying focus on a goal and avoiding peer pressure.

I would apply for more scholarships if I knew what I know now. College is so expensive especially when I have to pay for books, tuition, and dorm. I blessed that I have a grant and loans but for some reason its still not enough. I wish I knew that getting better scores on my ACT and SAT would help me win more scholarships and get into the best schools. Only if I could go back in time I would also help my friends because they are in the same boat as me. But now I could do what I did not do as a high school senior now, apply for scholarships. This scholarship will fill in that gap and help me pay off some of the books and tuition. Thank you.

College isn't about taking classes or memorizing facts. College is about learning to master self, a true life style change from high school. This lifestyle change requires the best mental and physical health surrounded by true support. This means choosing carefully who you decide to spend your time with as even a little bit of time with negatives influences can destroy years of hard work. This is a fight for the opportunity to live a life of financial stability, great mental strength, and attainable dreams. Physically prepare yourself so that the body doesn't come in the way of one's mental process. Eating healthy and keeping yourself hydrated provides less room for mental distractions and fatigue. Regular exercise keeps your energy levels higher throughout the day and night while supporting times when staying up is required. DO NOT NEGLECT REGULAR EXERCISE UNTIL THE LAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE FINALS BEGINS TO CONVERT THAT DAILY UTILIZED ENERGY INTO NIGHTS OF STAYING UP AND WAKING UP EARLY. Remember this isn't about memorizing as much as school is a test about being. Prioritize and dedicate to those values and college will grant you what you deserve.

Dont wait until the last minute to doa nything. As soon as your teacher gives you an assignment do it. Be active join all the clubs you can, volunteer and STUDY STUDY STUDY!!

The most important thing about going and being in college is to take every single opportunity that arises. Never say no to doing anything unless your physical, emotional or moral health are directly at risk. There are thousands of things to do and become a part of, and all any of them will do is make you a better or stronger person. So rather than sitting in your dorm room waiting for classes to happen or getting schoolwork done, take the initiative to go out and become a part of any and everything your university has to offer. I was lucky enough to figure this all out very quickly, and I've not once regretted all the things I am able to do now because of it. As busy or burdened as you think you are, you are never full, and can always take part in one more activity or organization who reaches out to you, or you to it. So be sure that your only option from the moment you arrive at school, is to say yes to anything offered to you.

Balance between social and academic life will be needed to succeed in college life. I felt for the most part I was prepared to enter the college life.

Do not expect so much from people and be prepared to have to do everything for yourself. When I left high school I thought I was going to meet mature people. But in reality everyone is just the same as they were in high school. Only difference was they spend three months enjoying themselves at the beach. You will love your roomates but once you live with them and see their true colors you won’t love them that much. Don’t pick classes just because your friends are in them, they won’t do the same for you. Learn to do things for yourself, to please you and no one else.

Begin picking out classes as soon as possible, list out all major courses that holds major interest and don't give up. Always be early and leave time for anything that you may need to do. Have all documents ready, Florida id ready and stay hopeful. Always find a teacher that is beneficial to you and always expect the unexpected. Check email before going to bed, when waking up, before going to class and after coming out of class. Also always have money on your student id just in case.

Be more proactive.

Grow up. I spent too much time thinking education wasn't very important. I spent a few years doing a degree I wasn't interested in and wasn't willing to spend the time studying. Eventually, the real world hit me and I realized that I needed to work hard if I wanted to do anything with myself. At 22, I started a physics degree and I currently have a 4.0 since switching fields and have won a few awards and intend to go to a very prestigious doctorate program. It would be wonderful to be able to convince myself to do what I should have at 18 instead of wasting four years of my life being immature.

If i could go back i would tell myself to keep pushing and to take college seriously. To strive to do my best at all times and to ask for help when i need it, do not feel embarrassed if i do need help sometimes. I would tell myself to embrace college life and to explore all my options considering college, scholarships, campus living, and life period. My best advice would be to take all the knowledge and use it to my advantage to really get involved and achieve nothing less than greatness.

If I was able to go back in time and speak to my younger self I would start by saying, stop being too afraid to try your best. One of the main aspects of college is to develop habits that will help you to become successful in life. This means that you have to be able to meet deadlines, speak clearly when you talking, and to also stop procrastinating. College is only as hard as you make it. When assignments come along you need to start on them immediately. If you do not and wait until the last minute you will find yourself struggling to complete assignments on time. Never be afraid to speak your mind because college is a place where you can present your own original ideas to your peers and in return you can make the stronger. Whenever you are speaking always think before you speak because everything that sounds great in your head may not sound as good when you say it. I would add on by saying before you speak take a deep breath and never rush your words. In conclusion, remember that it is your time to reach your fullest potential. START NOW!

I would encourage myself to stay more focused on school.

I would tell myself to start preparing what I wanted to do after college. I changed my major three times and I really regret going into college and not knowing what I wanted to do. So i would definitely tell myself to think about what I wanted to do before applying for college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior it would be so very helpful. Especially now knowing about college life and the various transitions that take place. First off I would inform myself that 'you must take things more seriously', if anything college has taught me that I really am an adult. The decisions I make now count more than ever. Some more advice I would give my old self would be: to be more organizesd, eliminate negativity & use a day planner. When I see a successful person they follow those guidelines and essentially have it easier because their plan out their work. Lastly I would remind high school senior me, to 'believe in yourself'. Especially since the workload can be strenuous sometimes, it's important to not give up. As for the transition into adulthood that happens in college, I would tell the old me to take everything in stride because college can really be a fun experience!

I would tell myself to stay focused in the required classes because that is what floats your GPA. The core classes are where it gets really tough. I would tell myself to mix in my core classes with my regular required classes so I'm not overwhelmed with all science classes toward the end. Finally, I would mention Ratemyprofessor.com and tell myself to research the teacher and make sure he or she is a great teacher so I don't end up wasting my money and dropping the class.

As a college student now, looking back I would have given myself the time to successfully managed my school work better, and taken full advantage of more scholarship opportunities. Everyone feels like they could've done better, or more, but I feel if I had more support through my education prior to taking university level courses, I could have been better prepared mentally for the educational roller coaster I feel I have encountered. The journey thus far has been positive in every way, since it has all been baby steps and learning experiences that make me incredibly fortunate. I just wish I could've expected this path in the past, rather than not giving higher education my full attention and doubting myself.

I would give myself advice on how to deal with catty roommate drama. I would also tell myself how the studying habits I have will not help me out once I get to college. I also would say do not spend your money unwisely and to save up as much as possible because book cost are outrageous!

The advice I would have given myself as a highschool student is to constantly remind myself determination is the key to success in the real world. I would also pay far more attention to in subjects relative to my desired career which are Math and the Sciences. I would advise myself to take a SAT/ACT prep class to increase my test scores. I would have advised myself to engage in internships or pre-med opportunities that allows me to fully understand the career choice I decided to do. I would advised myself to stop procastinating and use my time wisely. I would advised myself to work hard at whatever my hands found to do, focus a lot more on my academic endeavors, read more, use time spent with friends and family wisely. I would advise myself to shadow a doctor and volunteer at the nearest hospital to gain clinical experience as well as obtain a part-time job relative to my career. I also would listen more to the advice given to me by my mother and the elders around regarding ceasing all opportunities granted to me most of all an education.

STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!! One mistake I made in high school is not having a steady routine to do my school work and now that I am in college it has effected me significantly. If I could go back to high school I would start over as a freshmen and take school more seriously because now I am making up for it and it is a lot harder to fix my study habits now that I am faced with a lot of stressful sitautions.

First and formost I would tell my younger self not to be afraide of the transistion between High school and College, it's very smooth and that the money situation will work itself out. That your not the only one who's in the same boat and there has and there will be many like you; but to make sure to do your hardest in class to make sure you get the best shot you can to go to college and gain many scholarships. Another thing I would tell my younger self is that the classes and the subjects he'll be learning are some of the most enlightening subjects around as well as expanding his knowledge of the world around him. College is no where near as scarey as some would lead you to belive. Take it one step at a time and your life will become a amazing experince.

The most important aspect about making a life decision is ironically not often what the choice is, but rather how you go about doing it. If I had the ability to go back to my High School Senior self and say a few words, I would tell myself simply not to rush anything. Many HS students are eager to get out of their hometowns and move on to a huge university, but that isn't always the best decision for everyone. College Institutions are a business, as with anything else, so it is important to understand what YOU think is best for yourself. Always consider other options; such as getting an AA degree at a community college prior to a four year school. To be successfull, you don't have to go to some flashy private college with insane tuition, nor do you have to travel across the country to attend a distant state university. Success isn't measured by where you end up, but how you manage to get there. In addition, always remember to be a seeker. Seek out interest in everything you experience; in both school and life. You may be surprised in what you will find.

The advice that I would give to myself, if I were able to go back in time to high school, would to not be afraid or listen to the people around me about college. I was always told that only smart people would be able to make it through college. That was because college is very hard and too competitive. In high school I was never part of the top students. I was usually average to just below average. I was told that I would never really make it in college. Today I am 39 years old, a wife of 15 years, a mother of six children, and have been a full-time online student for one year with a 4.0 grade point average. I wish that I had not listened to the people around me and went to college years ago. Yes, it is hard work, but I could have accompolish a degree years ago. Plus, college would have been a bit easier at a younger age in life. If I could give myself some advice back in high school I would tell myself to have courage and not to listen to other people about college.

Well some advice I would give myself would be to take a year off from college. This is what I did after I graduated from my high school I decided to take a year off. I traveled back east to Washington DC and stayed with my aunt and uncle. I worked at a Preschool. Helped my aunt out around the house. I then decided to go to a Two year college and then transfer to a University to work on my Education degree. I learned so much from living in Washington DC and found that taking that year off has really helped me with my classes this term.

I would speak to the concept of time. As a senior I thought I had all the time in the world. Life events happen and sometimes our choices are diverted, squashed or postponed. It may be a death in the family, a marriage or divorce, financial difficulty, unexpected promotion, the arrival of children, geographical move, etc. You never know what life is going to throw at you. I would tell myself to take advantage of all educational opportunities and not to postpone things until some non-specific time such as "later" or "after I". Do it now. Do it right now.

I would advise myself to take advantage of more scholarship opportunities. Choose whatever school you feel is fit for you and not to chose by what others think.

I would tell myself to take it more serious then I did in high school, yet stay involved and attend as many things as possible. I would also tell myself that it would be a lot harder than high school and im going to have to stay on schedule and do what i need to do to get things done. I would also have applied for more scholarships becuase it has been stressful juggling with that part.

I would tell myself to be prepared for a hellish ride of mind bending, gut renching pain and to face its head on with un relenting power and force. The advice I would give myself would be to never back down, never break, and when the pain is unending push harder!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to look into as many scholarships as possible. I would have made myself understand that there is much more to college than tuition and books. That That housing, meals, and other materials that are needed in college are not granted by the costs of tuition. I would have given myself the advice to take serious all the people that told me to apply to as many scholarships as possible regardless of the amount. Mainly because I have come to realize that I cannot come up with money, and any amount given is more than helpful. I wish I could go back and make my past self understand how college is more expensive than what I thought.

Enjoy high school, where things are less expensive, because come college, books can cost you $200 a pop, and you won't have nearly as much time to goof around. You'll be spending your time studying and working for your education, whether on campus or off. Some of the professors are evil, but they have tenure, so just remember that you only have to deal with them for half a year. Please, whatever you do, don't drink away your high school days, and then do the same in college. Same with drugs. Don't ruin your life for what other people think is "fun."

As a high school senior, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, but I did not believe that it was actually true at the time. I just thought I had "moods" like any teenager. Instead of acceptance I was in denial and afraid of mental illness. When I got to Emory (my first university) the lifestyle of a student did my mental health no favors, and made my studies and my spirit suffer. I still did better than average, but I was no longer the superwoman I was in highschool, and with each year my focus and self-confidence became worse. Ultimately, I hit rock bottom where I was no longer a person I myself recognized. The only way up was self-acceptance and baby steps. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a HS senior, I would tell myself not to be so afraid of being stigmatized and labeled "crazy." Having Bipolar Disorder is okay, because you can still succeed and be the best you can be. The only caveat is that you must realize you need to take care of yourself or it will take care of you, just like any other physical disease.

To go back in time and talk to myself at the beginning of my senior year could possibly be the best thing that could ever happen to me. Having the experience of living through the transition into a college life, I would tell myself that I need to be more prepared. The need to apply early and to as many schools as possible would be at the top of my list, because it was hard, and still is hard trying to find the money i need to pay for school. I would also tell myself that its important not settle for anything in life because than it makes it really difficult to achieve my goals. I would also hope that the past me will realize that its not also good to be kinda shy when it comes to new experiences because that makes the college transition a little harder. I would tell myself to be open to knew ideas and making friends, because that's what makes college life easier and fun. With all of this, I would make sure that I remind myself to work hard in school and not to slack off, because my education in important.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would remind myself to really consider what school I wanted to attend and what career I was interested in. As a senior, I did not really care what college I attended, as long as it had my desired major. I was also incredibly unsure of my future career choice, so I focused more on general education than a specific program when choosing my school. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to visit my prospective colleges before choosing the one for me. I would also base my school choice on the amount of classes offered, because it is difficult to get your required credits when you attend a small school. However, the most important advice I would offer would be to relax and enjoy every moment of my new college experience. Do not worry too much, and do not over-stress about getting amazing grades or fitting in. These things always come with time, and it all works out in the end.

I would advise myself to have some time to enjoy my college experience. I would tell myself remember that your gpa is your golden ticket for medical school so take it very seriously and find a professor or mentor to help you through the college years. I am First Generation College and American. My parents are divorced and my father has had no involvement in my life since I was 10 years old. My mother never received child support or any aid whatsoever and raised my sister and I to the best of her abilities. She has been recently diagnosed with malignant glaucoma, has lost most of her vision on the left eye and is currently disabled. I work about thirty hours a week at Toyota of Deerfield Beach to help maintain the household even in high school. I wish I didn't have to work as much so I could join sports and become involved in the school. These adversities do not impede me from following my desire; they are just hurdles. By receiving this scholarship, it will lessen my financial burden and further empower me to achieve the education necessary to achieve my ultimate goal.

The advice that I would give myself would have to be look more carefully through your choices of colleges you want to attend. Getting as much information as you can in order to decide what school you would like to attend. I know I didn't really get to visit the schools that I intended on going to but I made a great choice with my school. Make sure you are comfortable as well, being away from home for the first time is really hard so make sure you make the best choice for yourself. Also never be afraid to be yourself and get involved very quickly, it helps with homesickness and you make many great friends.

Apply yourself and do your homework because it may seem tedious right now but if you do it you will do better in your tests and your gpa will only benefit from the effort that you put in to it, so get up and dont be lazy because its not worth the pain its going toi cost you later.

Your mother was the first in our family to graduate high school. Your father only finished 8th grade. Your family tree is seriously lacking in formal education. Do you want to continue down the path previous generations have taken? What kind of legacy do you want to leave your children? I hope one of hard work gets you what you want out of life! What if you wake up one day and find yourself alone, without support, and with children to provide for? You will realize quickly, and with significant regret, that a high school diploma is not going to get you very far in providing for them. Your time in college will go quickly; it’s only a blink in life! Just tough it out for a few years, go to class and study hard, your degree will result in an income higher than any ever earned by anyone in our family. Can you imagine what you could do with that money? You could be the first one to buy a house. You could have a retirement check and not have to work construction at age 65 like Grandpa. You could send your children to college. Imagine that legacy!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that, yes you have to keep up my grades and do the best I can, but I can still have fun while doing it. College can be fun, but don't get too carried away in all that fun. Make sure to work hard and no matter what party is happening, if you have a paper or a test due the next day, do not go to that party unless you know you are done. Always try to make at least one friend in each class you have so that if you miss a day, you can call them and ask about what you missed and what you have to do. If you are ever confused about something school related, make an appointment with your adviser and talk to him/her. It is always good to have help when you need it. Definitely save money but try to do things outside of school so that you are still with the outside world. Most of all, enjoy your time in college and take everything in and make the most of it.

Hello younger me! In a few months you'll be heading to college and on your own for the first time ever so here's some advice. A lot what the teachers told you in high school was false or greatly overexaggerated, however there were a few truths in there too. For instance, for the first time in your life you will actually have to study to pass a test and I don't mean just looking over your notes the night before. I'm talking about 'making flashcards and rereading the book days ahead of the test' kind of studying. Also time management skills are no longer a novel ability but way of life. And one more thing before I forget, as tasty as the meal plan is at first it gets old after a month or two; keep healthy snacks in your room to break the monotony and to hopefully avoid the dreaded Freshmen 15. Yes, it is real and it's a lot easier to keep it off in the first place than to try and lose it later on. Well that's all for now, I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

To my high school self, in order to get where you want to be, you are going to have to do some things that you won't like. If there is a class that you don’t like, suck it up and get over it because you need it. The teacher is not there just to waste your time, they are trying to give you the information you need to be successful. There are fundamentals that you have to obtain and if you don't get them now, then you will have to get them in college. In college you are going to have to pay for it, it is not free like high school. In essence, get everything you can in high school and the college experience will be all the better. Oprah did not become great over-night; she had to work hard for quite some time in order to get to where she is now. She had to do things that given the chance she wouldn’t have done. But she did and it helped her get where she is. When there are things you don’t want to do, just do it to achieve your goals.

If I could talk to myself and go back in the time, my advice to myself is likely to be: “ Aliza, do not procrastinate!”. I believe that throughout my undergraduate journey I have learned an important lesson that will certainly benefit me later in life. At my first two years of college everything was done last minute. I now know that procrastination is a bad habit, and college could be a better experience without pulling all-nighters.

I don’t regret nothing that I did so far because I very confident that everything happen for a reason. In my last year of high school I graduate as the 5th among 110 students that graduated that year. The advice that I would give myself during my senior year in high school is to try to make the transaction between Dutch and English so that when I arrive to the United States at become easier for me.

I would say "When you get to college, you are now an independent adult and the transition is so much different than high schol that you will have to learn how to mangage your time instead of procrascinating while staying organized because you will always find something else you'd rather do than class work. I would also advise that you should get to know your professors so that they can know who you are. There are times when college will get like a rollar coaster and feel like things are just out of hand, so I would reccomend to always use your school resources. Therefore, since you are on your own for the first time, I would say learn how to budget and spend your money wisely. Most importantly, I would say try to find different ways to study by choosing the best one that fits you and practice good studying habits. In conclusion, college life is fun but you just have to learn how to stay focus, organized, make wise decisions and also use all of the resources that are provided!

The college transition is not easy especially if you were a laid back student in high school. Despite having fewer classes a week, you have to prioritize yourself and organize your time to study otherwise you will not do well in college because college classes go by very fast and before you know it, you will already be in your sophomore year. In general, organization of your time is imperative to a college student's success.

Make sure that you pick somwhere with plenty of extra curricular, and talk to people that actually go to that school. Though it might be a pretty location there may not be much to do there.

Work harder in high school. Your efforts in high school do matter in the long run. Get tutors if needed. School is expensive but if you expect to make something of your self in life you need to work hard and go to college. College life is nothing like high school and you need to self motivate your self to succeed. In college your efforts matter and the payoff is significant.