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"The main thing that you don?t want to do (because it is always easier to steer someone away from a problem, if possible) is become restricted to your professor?s curriculum. The prefix dic-, as in diction, comes from the Latin, meaning 'to point. When your professor dictates a plan of study, they are pointing you in a certain direction. They are not taking you there. this' is why you want to study within a field that interests you, because studying beyond the curriculum becomes difficult if you are uninterested. The point of being a scholar is to explored that which has not been explored. So put in the extra effort, it will pay off in a more personal way later in life. Finally, the most important advice that I can give you, that will help when everything else fails, is to be happy. Beyond essays, beyond finals, and even far beyond college, you will continue to exist. It is completely up to you to be happy in your existence and do something that you love. "

If I could go back to High School, my first change I would make is to do more community service. Although I participated in many events, coming to college has opened my eyes and showed me how much help our world needs. In addition to service, I would spend more time with my family. As a high school senior, my mission was to always have fun with friends, but my family is the people that have my best interest. On another note, while attending high school, most students had a mediocre attitude about scholarships. I now know how important they are because many students have had to dropout because of financial needs. If granted the wish to go back to high school, I would try finish at least one scholarship a week. Lastly, I would get closer to God. It has been a constant mission in college but a foundation for religion must be built at a younger age.

In high school, I was involved in many clubs and organizations. I always did well in academics and socializing, but I never really stood out as a leader. I always told myself that I would run for president of the National Honor Society, become a lead delegate in Model U.N., and even a captain for speech team, but I never did. I just joined the clubs as nothing more than a general member. Understanding many problems and staying true to myself, I knew that I would make a perfect leader for my fellow students. I worked two jobs and maintained a 3.6 GPA, but I still felt average. Once I arrived at college, I told myself that leadership was my new goal. I took many steps to achieve that goal, and now I am one of the most popular freshmen at Howard. I sit on my dorm?s council, I am a tutor for students in my sciences classes, and I am on the Freshmen Experience Board created by the president. All in all, I would have told myself not to be afraid or too busy to lead because serving others will forever be my most joyous experience.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that everything is going to work out for the best. I would tell myself to calm down, relax, and enjoy senior year more.

I would say: 1. Follow the free money, go to the school that offers the most scholarship money to you. Then apply for as many scholarships as possible; allowing finacial aid and loans to be the last resort. 2. Follow your heart but think logical. 3. Listen to your parents, yes they can be a bit annoying but they have experienced more in life than you, so they just so happen know what they are talking about. Last but not least, never forget who you are and stay true to yourself no matter what. Oh and become best buddies with the administration at your school, always be polite because you never know when you may need someone!

Congratulations! You have made it into your dream school! Do not take this opportunity lightly. Many people truly would love to be in your place. With that said, college is going to be fun, but do not let the fun times overtake your study habits. Time management is going to be preached to you, but it is vital to surviving your freshman year. Secondly, cherish every moment that you have at Howard. There are going to be stressful times, but they are only there to help shape you. Thirdly, you are never alone. You need to cleave to your religion and the education given to you throughout childhood. Remember, ?the fight is not over until you win.? You will truly have to fight between your school, social, and spiritual life. More importantly, always remember why you came to Howard to get an education and not to become the greatest partier or the next super senior. In closing, always be safe; always be aware; and always stay focused. Enjoy yourself and remember that ?there are no failures?just experiences and your reactions to them.?

If I could travel back in time to when I was a senior in High School I would tell myself everything that I know today. I would travel back in time to the beginning of my senior year. I now know that I could have been doing more in the beginning of my senior year and that would definitely help me out my first year of college. First, I would tell myself to search and apply to as much scholarships as I can. Because I did not apply for many scholarships, it was difficult for my family and I to pay for the first semester (even with loans). The second piece of advice I would give would be to make volunteering a top priority. Volunteering not only looks well on college applications, but it will make you feel accomplished knowing that you helped to make a difference. For a third piece of advice I would tell myself that focus is a key component to success in college. I learned the hard way that I have to stay focused on my goals no matter what and to avoid parties and non productive activities. Hopefully I would listen to my own advice.

I would tell my high school senior self to be prepared to work much harder than I did in high school. In high school, teacher spoon-feed you the information, while at college you have to be prepared to work on your own and teach yourself.

For some reason, as I was getting ready for college, I assumed that the money would just be there. No one had ever really set me down, and asked me how I was going to pay for college, and with me being the incredibly ambitious person that I am, Iended up selecting a particularly expensive college. If I could go back and time, and give myself a litle advice as a high school senior, I would make sure I understood the importance of applying for scholarships NOW, not later. I had originally only intended to take a semester off before starting school again, but because I procrastinated on so many things, I ended up not having the money to attend in January as I had previously planned. Now, I am working hard to get my money in order so that I can attend the college of my dreams in the fall. Perhaps, if I as a high school senior had been more educated in the actual costs of college, and known that I would need so much extra money, I would be already getting my degree, instead of bedgrudgingly waiting for that loan to go through.

I would tell myself to never doubt myself. You only live once so go for every opportunity presented to you. Nothing good ever came out of being scared. Also I would tell myself to take my first semester of school seriously! Just because I had college course classes in high school doesm't mean that college will be a breeze. Lastly, just grow up! Stop blaming everyone else for anything and take responsiblity for my actions. Oh yeah, don't concentrate on friends. Friends will come and go, concentrate on what makes you happy and focus on your dreams and goals!

As I remember my senior year of high school , there are many things that I would change. When I was a senior, all I could think about was prom, graduation, and hoping I didn't get a serious case of senioritis. However, I should have had bigger and more important things on my mind. If I could go back , I would tell myself to be consistent with my grades. Even though I was told that junior year is the year that it most important, I have come to find out that colleges pay attention to grades from senior year. If they are not consistent , then they can revoke your college admission. Secondly, I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships early. With the rising costs of tuition, it is becoming harder to afford a college education. The earlier you start your scholarship search, the better. Lastly , I would tell myself to get serious. In college, no one is here to hold my hand, tell me to do my homework, etc. I literally had to become an adult and start taking responsibility for my actions. Senior year should truly be a time to focus on entering the college life.

Arah , without a doubt high school has been the best four years of your life , but what you have to ask yourself is once you graduate then what are you going to do? Start researching and visiting colleges that you are interested in now. Take note of what programs and oppurtunities that each school has to offer and dont just apply anywhere because you heard "its a great school" or because your friends are applying there. Now is the time to be independent and start thinking about your future! Once you decide on the schools you want to apply to ,start the application process as soon as possible. Deadlines are extremely important and you will realize this all thoughout your college career. Choose a school that you can feel comfortable calling your second home because the next four years of your life will be spent there. Lastly, freshman year is very exciting , but dont get distracted. You have to know and remember why you are there. Always go to class and maintain good relationships with your professors and colleagues because now is the time you start networking and preparing for your future. Good Luck ! i know you can do it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a graduating senior, the only advice I would give is to "keep your eye on the prize". In college, I have learned, there can be a lot of distractions. There are parties, new people to meet, and tons of social organizations to join. Many people lose sight of what is really important and do not return for a second semester because their grades aren't up to par. I understand you want to have fun, but keep in mind that you are there for a reason. It is vital that you take in as much information as possible while you are there. Not only will it make you a great student, but a better person as well. Find an balance between school and "college life". Don't be afraid to fully commit to your school work because in the end the reward will be beyond measure. You can do anything that you put your mind to. Success is only a step away.

I would tell myself to study harder than I have every studied to receive an "A" average. Grades are important and society is judged by numbers. The higher your number the more opportunity there is for you. The 4.0 students recieive scholarships and colleges pursue them with scholarship money in hand. On a large campus you may have a point system for housing and the higher your points the more likely you will get the dorm of your choice. Having great grades, participating in community and sports activities are a must. If you have a choice go away to school it's like living life with a safety net. Listen to your parents because they know what they are talking about and it will all make sense later. High school is like a quiz and college is the exam. You must pass them both however the consequences for failing is weighted more in college. Pass all your quizzes and you will ace your exam. Stay focused and give all praises to God. Take this advise and your will do well because I am living proof that it works.

Amanda, you need to become more actively involved within the community. You also need to enroll yourself in more challening AP courses and take advantage of running start. Your college education will be less expensive and more valuable if you take advantage of the oppertunities that present themselves. Learn to apply your academic abilities to your school work and stop procrastinating! However, the most important habbit you need to develop Amanda is, attend class. Stop skipping school because you do not learn anything by being absent and your only depriving yourself. Your depriving yourself from an exceptionally great education and an even greater future. Oh! and one more thing Amanda! Do not run off to a university! Enroll at the community college first to explore your major.

If i could go back and talk to myself I would have told myself to definately tell myself to take the SAT one more time and study much harder. I would tell myself to apply for atleast 5 colleges and choose a college that is more affordable for atleast my freshman year. I would tell myself to waste no time on my FAFSA application and to make sure it is submitted in January. I would also advice myself to choose a single for a dorm room instead of a double that I have now. I would remind myself of how much I value my privacy. I would be sure to tell myself to hurry and get ready for class registration and get the classes I wanted before seats were filled. Most of all I would advice myself to make friends with as many professors as I could and start building beneficial relationships with them earlier on for the best recommendations later. To me these would have been the most important to know.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school I know exactly what I would tell my younger self. I would scream from the bottom of my lungs "slow down!" As a high school senior I was so ready to end my "childish" high school tenure and get to the next level that instead of enjoying the company of people that I might not ever see again, I anticipated the day I could leave forever. Sure, I would tell high school Brittney to keep her grades up and keep studying her little behind off for the SAT, but I would let her know that high school is the last step in her life where someone would hold her hand and walk her through her academic endeavors. Yeah, college is great and she would find friends for life, but nothing can replace being safe in my home town, looking at classmates that I had been with since elementary school. So to sum it up I would tell the younger me to enjoy the moment, keep in touch with the friends, and don't fight the tears at graduation!

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there is so much advice that I would give myself to make it easier for me to get accustomed to college life. One piece of advice that I would give myself is to know who you are and what you stand on. If you know these things about you, nothing can change you or cause you to fall too far from the path which you are following to your goal. In college, you will be amongst many people who have different beliefs and knowledge of different things. Stay true to what you know is right to for you and do not sway from that truth. Another piece of advice is to set goals; know what you want to accomplish during your years as a college student. Post these goals in a place where you have no choice but to see them everyday, this will make it easier for them to be engrained in your mind. Memorize these goals and work towards completing them everyday. This advice is very crucial as a college student for it helps to keep the student on track.

I would tell myself to make sure I learn self-discipline and to work on my study habits. Be more active in my communitee, and make sure that I give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} more than I gain. Also I would tell myself to go out into the world with a mind more focused on succeeding and push myself past the limits because I know that I can do anything that I set my mind to with hard work, dedication. I would also tell myself how important time management is, because parties are fun but it is ALWAYS work before play.

If i could go back in time i would stress first your financial expenses. Make sure you map out a good budget because in the end you might end up with being BROKE. Next, i would say make sure you register on time because you don't want to be left with the scraps for classes or classes that you need and can't get. Also, if you are not a morning person make sure your scheduled classes are later and if you want to be apart of activites and extra things make your classes earlier so you can be done with your homework. Lastly, MAKE SURE YOU GO TO CLASS. Please go to all of them, be active in class or make sure you communicate with your professor enough so that they know you very well. And also be careful always beaware of your surroundings and the company you keep.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself knowing what college life is all about I would advise myself to use my time wisely. At college there is always somthing to do. Wether its going out to a party or going to support your college football team. There is always somthing to do and its best to know how to manage your time so that you can do as best as you possibly can your first year in College. Its important to keep a hold on all your class assignment , test, and projects so they are tackled in a orderly fashion. Its essential to be very picky when choosing friends to be around. Very often people get in a lot of trouble being with the wrong crowd at the wrong time.

I would say to myself first and foremost Do Not Panic. Howard seems like a big place, but it is easy to find your way around. There's usually more than one way to find the answer to your question. Don't be shy. You have to let people know who are. No one is going to hate you for putting yourself out there. In fact, there are students and professors waiting to here what others to say. You're not the only person on campus with your same interests. If you look around you'll find tons of people like you. You're never going to get anywhere by keeping to yourself. Don't worry if you're not getting all A's. Its not the end of the world. Just try your hardest and if you think you deserve better then talk to your professor. They might see potential in you that even you don't. Last but not least, stop procrasting. You cannot do your best when you wait until the last minute to do your work.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would got back in time and tell myself, " College is all about self discovery." College is a journey into and for ones self and giving your self permission to take advantage of oportunites to better your life by making responcible choices. Often times we belive that the harder choices in life are between what is bad for yourself and what is good for yourself. In my exspericence the harder choices are between what's good and what's better. A fight between two virtues. I would let myself know that often times the road planned is not the road traveled, but the plans perpare you anyway so make them and change them if you see things just arn't working. After all it is your life, you have the power to choose what routes to take to the desired destination. Lastly, I tell myself to be confidently relaxed. It is easier to make a decision when you realize death is unavoidable so you minus well jump when ever you need to, especillay when its to higher ground.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to have a layed out written plan of what schools I am interested in and start to gradually check them off one by one until I have found the right one for me. Plan to visit as many as possible, talk to counselors as much as you need and don't be afraid to ask for help or questions that may feel like they are pointless. Take the SAT test or ACT as many times as you feel you need to because once you stop and get deep into the process of choosing a college it will very difficult to go back and take them again and get your results, in case you're trying to get a specific scholarship you want. One of the most important things is to not procrastinate because it will catch up to you a lot quicker than you think and all you are going to do is regret the time that you have wasted. If you stay focused and follow my advice you will most likely find a great college and be on the right track to success.

I would tell myself, Shanead, you need to try harder. The things you have been through in high school are similar to what you will experice during your freshman year. Go out and seek help and stop trying to be self sufficent. It is okay to look to others for guidance. I know you are used to being the tutuor and not the tutoree, but sometimes you have to take a step back and swallow your pride for a moment. That moment of vulnerablilty can save you , it can.

Get a better plan now and explore all other academic resources in order to get prepared for college. Apply to every scholarship available , even the small ones, every little bit helps

I would tell myself to stay focused and to only take on a work load that you can handle. Don't take too many classes in a semester because it may be too much for you to handle all at one time. Try to relax and have fun and just enjoy campus life. Get more involved in various campus activities. Try not to get so caught up in relationships and guys. Work hard, study more, and go to class on time. Make sure you keep your grades up, but try not to over work yourself. Be proactive and don't procrastinate. Be diligent about finding scholarships, grants, and/or loans for school. Don't wait until the last minute to file for your FASFA, fill it out as soon as posible. Lastly, keep a positive atitude and you will succeed.

I've mused over what i would do in this situation often over the years. It was only recently that i came to the conclusion that i wouldn't tell myself much of anything. There are so many things i learned simply by making mistakes because i didn't know any better. I'm greatful that i had the ability to learn about relationships and working in groups and to work on my time management and organizational skills. I feel i learned the best from all the mistakes that i made along the way. If anything i would tell myself to do whatever makes you (me) happy, because that's the best way to guarantee long term success. Most importantly to try EVERYTHING and not be afraid to succeed or fail, because as long as you give your all you'll never be disappointed or have regrets.

Knowing what I know now about college life I would definitely tell myself to spend money wisely and save as much as I can. If I did that inhigh school I believe I would be better off in college. I am now applying that to my life now in order to make the rest of my years in college easier. The money I earned working in high school wouldn't be a lot be any amount would've been helpful. I would've also told myself to try to find more scholarships in order to help cut down on applying for loans. As for making the transition into the college life I felt like I prepared myself well to live on my own and care for myself. Last but not least, I would've told myself to choose my college more wisely and base it more on what my family can afford.

Should I be able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to finish strong. As many students with numerous credits do, I went to school for half of a day. Should I have taken more Advance Placement courses and taken more college classes through the jumpstart program instead of getting a part time job, I would have saved much more money than I made by not having to take classes I could have taken in high school.

If I were able to go back in High School and give myself advice, I would tell myself to begin working on my time management. Understanding that focusing on the task at hand is essential and although the world holds a lot of distractions, there is always an assignment that needs to be done. Managing my time and fighting off my distractions, was my biggest challenge as a first semester freshman. Being away from home and being surrounded by a bunch of people who are your age can sometimes turn into a big party. The key is to always remember what needs to be done, and since students know they will want to have fun later, make sure your assignments are taken care of as soon as you get them. Procrastination and lack of sleep can be the downfall of a college student, yet it is easily prevented. One can procrastinate in High school, and it may not be a big deal, but procrastination in college can affect one's overall health. As a senior in High School I would begin having time management habits, so that once I got to college, it wouldn't be such a major transition.

If I knew what I knew now about college life and making the transition into college, I would definitely advise myself to get involved early . In high school, I was involved in everything one could think of, but when I got to college I thought that I had all the time in the world to join clubs and participate in student leadership. Before I knew it, I was a senior in college and the world seemed like it especially exhausted itself out just to speed up time for me. Besides being more active in school, I would advise myself, and any other high school graduate, that even though family can be the best advice, they can also give some outdated and biased advice. College was a great time for me to discover myself, but I believe I could?ve gotten more from the experience if I would?ve been selective about listening to the advice and views of my family and went with what I believed was best for me. Lastly, I would advise to seize the moment. College is a once and a lifetime experience, enjoy every cram session, party, heartbreak, and as much of the whirlwind as possible.

You are amazing and brilliant; act like it! Your parents did not raise you to have a spirit of fear, so do not worry about failing the AP English final that others say is hard. You?ve got this! Your parents taught you the value of hard work; do not let the required time and work commitments deter you from joining extracurricular activities. Get involved! You are on a journey that is preparing you for a bright future. The hard work you have put in these past twelve years in not an excuse to slack off before you have reached your destination. Throughout the years, you have acquired valuable skills and developed irreplaceable assets. Use them to build your auspicious future! Taking things easy your senior year may sound like a good idea, but why gain a false academic perception of college? The classes you take senior year will most closely resemble the university level. Therefore, you will better achieve success in college if you continue to challenge yourself, as well as develop the study and work habits you will obtain on your journey to becoming one of the most enterprising collegiate students.

The best advice is to not only be prepared, but also know exactly what you want to do in life. Just about all the students I know have changed their major or have taken an elective that have made them think twice.about what they want to be in life. Talk to older students about their career and recent graduated students if possible. Make sure that you like the field that you are getting into and most of all explore other fields by taking not just the easy electives. You may be surpirse that even if you did not care much for science or math in high school, you may find yourself liking it in college. You will find yourself maturing rapidly, just make sure that during that maturing that you also become wiser. College life is a great time in your life, study hard, but also always take the time to enjoy it.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a senior, I would just tell myself to be open. Going from small private schools that don't exceed 100 students to a university with over 10,000 people is a big change. I would admit that I was not ready for college life and tell my past self that it's okay to ask for help.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to work on studying. I didn't have to study much in high school to do well. Things came easily if I just payed attention in class. I struggled during my first semester in college because I didn't know how to study properly. I would always wait untill the last minute to study for tests, not realizing how much material I actually had to cover. Another big thing I would give advice on is networking and making relationships. By nature, I am a very shy person. I would tell my high school self to come out of my comfort zone more and build relationships with more of my professors and upper classmen. Professors are more likely to go above and beyond for a student who they know as more than just a last name and an ID number on a piece of paper. Since I've been at Howard, I've learned that sometimes it's not always about what you know, but also who you know.

Make sure that you are focus going into this new environment. It is easy to get side tracked. You have more freedom to do what you please. After every class study what you've learn for about 15mins so the information can stick with you. Oh yeah make sure you take good notes because your exams are based on them. It's like this go to class take notes for like two weeks. Okay time for exam one. What! It's up to you how well you will do on the exam. Make sure that you get the highest GPA the first semeter. If you get a 4.0 then you don't have to work so hard but maintain a good GPA, so if you get a C it wouln't hurt you so much. But if you get a 2.0 GPA your first semester you are going to be working on building that GPA until you graduate.You leave yourself with no room for error. Also the good benefits of a good GPA is more scholarship. Join different organizations and get involved. Build a realtionship with your professors. RELAX it isn't as bad as people describe.

I would tell myself that my education is the most important thing in the world. When I graduate college, it will not matter if I went to every party or every social, all that matters is what I learned and how I can use it to get a job. Coming in to college, I didn't have that mentality, I thought that if I was only going to live once, I may as well have fun doing it. I failed to realize that if I partied away my college career i wouldn't have a good shot at a real future. In a nutshell, my advice to myself would be to not live in the now, but in the then. Don't think about what part I may be missing now, but instead, of after I graduate and become successful, and what riches will be in store for me then.

The only advice I would give to myself is to not procrastinate and to get things done on time. College requires a lot more techniques for time management than I expected.

Birds fly in the sky, even if they aren't stars. Though it seems like you are as aerodynamically unsound as they come, something rests inside of you called 'potential'. You are capable of doing any and everything. Never dwell on those objects that you do not have. Look at lacking as a possibility to obtain. If people do not accept you as you are, have the courage to be the only one who does. Now, more than ever, it is imperative for you to understand that you do not know it all. Every single day is a learning experience, so take each one as such. If you feel the urge to cry - do it. If you want to sing and jump around - do it. This is the best time to become comfortable with yourself. Think of it like this: everyone has their own personal desires, right? Those in your environment may not be interested in the wishes of others, yours especially. If other people aren?t willing to make sure that you are happy, who else can you look to for satisfaction but yourself? Love thyself, and spread that tenderness outward because everybody needs a little bit of love.

College is serious business. No really! College is not going to be the best four years of your life supposedly because of the parties and campus events. It is going to be a blast because of the life lessons that it teaches you. For example, having no AC with a window and a ceiling fan acting as your sole source of air flow when you are dripping with perspiration from the humidity of a mid-August day in DC is real. Later on in life you may be without air conditioning, but you will survive because of freshman year in the dorm known as Heatley Wheatley. You will be forced to make difficult decisions in many areas. Should I write my essay in advance or watch hours of mind-numbing reality television with my roommate? Save my money or buy new shoes that I am most likely to wear once and then regret it and kick myself in the head with one when I?m broke later? My best advice to you is to buckle down early and create good habits because you cannot change the past. That is what you will want to do if you make poor decisions.

Deciding which college to attend was one of the most important adult decisions that I have ever had to make. Though I am very satisfied with the decision that I have made, I may have done a bit more research if I kew then what I know now. I would have advised myself to look into different programs that the University offers in my major field of study. Though professors mat be knowledgable at many schools someoffer programs that lead to internships and better career apportunities. I would have also thought about activity in the area in which the school is located. Some areas are deserted and do not offer community recreation to relieve stress. lastly something to consider is distance from home and public transportation. most freshman are not allowed to have cars on campus and it is important to know how one would get around and find his/her way to and from home during the holiday.

Study! Study! Study! I can not stress that enough! I do not have good study habits so it was very difficult for me transitioning from high school to college and not even knowing how to study. I did great in high school graduating with a 3.5, but I know if I had put my all in or even attempted to study I would have had a 4.0. I skated through high school and received a reality check in college. If I had known how to study properly, I firmly believe I would have scored higher on my ACT, thus resulting in more scholarships for college, better grade my first year, and a solid foundation to stand on. I am still learning different study habits and ways to focus more on school. My advice that I would give to myself is: You should have listened to your Parents. Sad, but true. They told me all I needed in order to succeed but I had to learn the hard way.

I would first of all tell myself that no matter what presumptions that I might have toward life, and the way that a life should be to completely disregard it. Life is what you make of it and solely that. You have no one that will help you along the way, you must strive to find your place in life, and your role ultimately in society. Push and press towards the mark, don't just aim to a goal for if you solely do that your life will be aiming for a bullseye that seems to tarry further and further from its prospective target. Live your life to the fullest also will be another reflection to myseilf. Don't overwork yourself, but adequately utilize your talents to ensure that you will mature to be an individual of stellar characteristics and maturity in all that you do. Ultimately I would say don't let others determine your outcome in life, for if we do that we are solely letting others have the upperhand. Rather, we must stand firm in our actions and beliefs, and in the mere fact that we as an individual can surpass all obstacles in life!

If I could go back into time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, the advice I would give myself is to stay motivated and do your best. There will be people in college that will try to distract and make fun of you just because you like to study and be an overachiever. There is nothing wrong with studying and wanting to do your best.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, my message would be three-fold. First, it would be to stay away from credit cards, because if not properly mangaged it could cause problems later in the future. Second, would be to be proactive and have a sense of responsibilty about your education and all that is associated with higher learning. Thirdly, would be to have fun and enjoy these years because after your college graduation then the real work begins.

I would have advised myself to apply for financial aid at the start of the year. The sooner you apply for funds, the more money you are likely to recieve. I had to learn that the hard way my first semester at college. I barely had any money for textbooks, whereas now I have plenty.

If i could go back in time to give myself advice about college, i would tell myself to never accept "no" as an answer. While in college you stumble into numerous obstacles that will hold you back from accomplishing your goal. People will try to discourage you and tell you that you can't do something. But my mother always reminds me that the sky is the limit. I am able to do anything I wish as long as i put my mind to it and never give up. College is very demanding and if you don't prove yourself to be the best then you will fall behind in the crowd and never amount to anything. I would also tell myself to don't limit my options as far as my career goes. Experiment with everything and see what you like. Having a communications major will broaden my options to thousands of jobs. The more jobs mean the more possibilities of making more money and becoming the succesful person i am destined to be.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, and knowing whta I know now about college life and making the transition, I would advise myself to really stay focused on my schoolwork and to not get so caught up in the "college life." There will be time for fun after you make a career and life for yourself. Be your own person and do what you need to do to get your work done and graduate on time. Utilize any resources that may be available at your school that may help you make the college transition a little smoother. All in all stay focused and keep your eyes focused on the goals tat you have for the future, and never let anyone or anything hold you back from your destiny and future.

To do the best that I can and get a job right out of high school. Then I would tell myself that its best to start out at Tyler Junior College because I didn't know what major that I would like until later on.