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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are plenty of things that I would want to tell myself. I would tell myself that despite the fact that college is known for parties, there are still many other activities to get involved in and that there are many people who do not like to go to crazy parties either. I would remind myself to stay true to who I am because it is easy to get lost in the pressure that you sometimes face. Even though you will miss home and feel lonely at times, it is important to stick it out because you will come to truly love the school and make some amazing friends. Get involved as much as possible because, as corny as it sounds, it really helps to make such a big school feel a lot smaller. Most importantly, I would remind myself to stick with my morals. I have always had very high morals, but with a huge change, like making the transition to college life, it is easy to forget or let them slide. You know who you are, and stay true to that person.

If I had the ability to go back in time and educate myself about the college life and transition I would most importantly say that education is number one. A lot of the time, college freshman are excited about the process of being an independent individual and steer away from the fact that they are still trying to get an education. It is very easy to get trapt in all of the social activities and parties and become astray from your school work. So, that education is the most important factor and socializing will come when you are more stable. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to be very active at your University. Join a sorority and extra curricular events. It is a great opportunity to meet people and will help you grow as an individual. Lastly, I would advise myself as a senior to prepare more financially. It is a lot more expensive then I had ever imagined so, it is vital to apply for scholarships, grants, and loans. If I would have applied for scholarships my senior year, I would perhaps not be in a financial struggle like I am today.

Throw yourself into it. Even if you don't like your floormates, even if you don't like your classes, even if you don't like the town atmosphere- you have to throw yourself into it. It's going to be different. Expect to be uncomfortable with this whole new mode of living. But go ahead and check out a call-out meeting or two. Apply for that research position. By doing so, you'll find your niche. You'll find the people you were looking for on move-in day (but were instead greeted by the hippie from Vermont and her roommate, the girl who considers classes an interuption of her late-night partying). It's not going to be what you expected it was going to be. But you'll come to like it, or at least part of it- the part that you carve out. Attack campus; dig in; you'll find something worth while. I promise.

If I had the opportunity to speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to never waver in self-confidence. In coming to Indiana University Bloomington, I certainly didn't think that I was the best student out there, but I was confident in myself. However, after the first two weeks I quickly came to see that there were so many strong, powerful, talented students. Students much stronger than myself. My self-confidence began to waver, which led to a bit of a depression on my part. I would tell myself that all you can do is take what you have been given, work to build a strong foundation, and then build a sky-scraper to reach your dreams (however cliche that may sound). I would tell myself that college is not about who is the best, the strongest, the smartest. It's about who is willing to work the hardest to reach something personal, something that only you want to attain. No one in the whole of Indiana University Bloomington wants what I want, and therefore no one can love it as much as I. So keep the self-confidence flowing; all will work out.

If I could go back and time as a high school senior and give myself advice about how to handle college life, I would tell myself 1. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and make new friends! Everyone is in the same boat meeting new people and trying to acclimate. 2. Don't worry about what you want to major in quite yet. It's ok to explore your options while you take classes in college that interest you; most people have no idea what they want to do with the rest of their lives as a high school senior! 3. Be aware that you might have a bit of "culture shock" when you come to college, but that's ok! Diversity is a GOOD thing that should be celebrated and appreciated. 4. Get involved on campus from the very beginning! Volunteering around campus, joining intermural sports, becoming a member of a club, etc are all great ways to give back to your community! and 5. Continue to work hard in your last year of high school; resist the temptation to slack off!

If I had the opportunity to go back in time to give myself advice about the huge transition I was about to embark on to college, I would advise myself to take courses you are interested in, study what you enjoy, and major in what you can see yourself having a career in that you would love. Attending college is a huge expense to students to who attend, but most importanlty, attending college gives students the opporutnity to reach goals and achieve dreams. When I first applied to Indiana University, I was planning on enrolling in Kelley School of Business and majoring in Business Management. What I soon realized was that business was not the career path I was destined to take. I had dreamed my whole life of becoming a teacher, even making my twin sister play school with me when I was young. Besides applying to Indiana University, following my dream of majoring in Social Studies Education was the best decision I ever made, and doing what you love is what I think all high school seniors going to college need to understand.

The biggest thing I would tell myself as a high school senior would be that college is not a game, nothing like the movies make it out to be. Not everything falls into place or goes as planned. Of course, college is an experience where you get out of mom and dads house and have the freedom to go wild but it is also a time where you have to prove to yourself that you can make it in the real world. So Allen first, when you get to college set priorities mainly keeping your grades up. Because if your grades falter then so does your financial aide and the consequences having no financial aide is paying for school out of pocket or spending multiple semester out so that you can save money to pay for it. Wake up for class because mom will not be there to help you get up. Make sure to pay attention in all your classes because one bad grade can throw off a whole semester. Lastly, to make sure you use your free time that you have to study for ALL your classes because it is hard to get by on minimal knowledge.

In high school, I was the student that could pass with great grades without studying at all. I never developed study habits because I never had to. That all changed in just the first week of college. I had to immediately learn how to study, take notes, and do my homework without someone telling me to do so. It was an extremely hard transition and one that I had to learn the hard way. My grades my first semester suffered because of my nonchalant attitude towards studying in high school. I ended my first semester with a 2.32 grade point average, the lowest I have ever had in my life. That lesson had to be learned though, I just wish it had been learned in high school. There is no doubt in my mind, the advice I would now give to my high school self would be, pay attention and actually study, no matter how much you think you can put it off. It will immensely help you in the next four years.

I would tell myself to relax, and make the best decision for myself and my family. Any college you go to there are going to be people similar to you that you can get along with, so don't attend a college just because you feel like it's "better" or because it's private. I would tell myself to go into college with a positive and open personality, and to give people lots of opportunities to get to know you. If you live in a dorm, always keep your door open and be willing to talk to strangers. Since everyone is in the same boat, you have nothing to lose! Everyone is nervous! Just be yourself and take advantage of all the people your age trying to make frieinds too!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to save my money from my summer job! I always knew that college was going to be a big step for me, but I never realized how much pressure the financial aspect of college would put on myself and my family. I've had to grow up these past couple years and do my best to help my family financially get me through college. If I did more before college to prepare for the financial defecit that I am in now, I would be better off, knowing that I could support myself. Secondly, I would tell myself to be open with everyone I meet. I was very shy my freshman year of college, not wanting to make new friends or speak to professors. I am now an active participant in all my classes, and I've even followed my dream of dancing and was recently excepted into the African American Dance Company. I would tell myself not to worry, to have faith, and to trust in my dreams.

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior I would tell myself to do everything the same. Take chances, make mistakes, and risk everything. I now know that there aren't many times in your life when you can do those things without consequences. Highschool is a time for fun. There are still some aspects you need to do well in, such as grades and the SAT. But Highschool for the most part should be taken with a grain of salt, so relax.

When they say that college is nothing like high school, they were NOT kidding. Not only are you on your own without parental supervision, you really are the captain of your own ship. You make choices in everything- what you eat, your friends, what classes you take, and a lot more. Time also becomes very scarce. You have to balance between studying, friends, studying again, going to class, possibly a part time job, taking time to talk to family, and occasionally throwing in eating, sleeping, showering, ect. It may seem easier than high school because most classes only meet about twice a week, but they are SO much more demanding. And in college you also learn the value of money, so Carmen, skip on those few extra pairs of shoes...you'll thank me later. All in all, this experience will be exciting, scary, nerve-wrecking, and an overall worthwhile experience. You'll meet people who will change your life and people you will never forget. You'll learn things you brag about knowing. Basically, this is the beginning of the rest of your life. Enjoy it, and don't take a single second for granted.

If I was to go back in time and give advice to myself I would tell myself to stay true in my actions. My freshman year of college I struggled with who I wanted to become and who my friends wanted me to become. My friends changed in college and they thought it was weird that I didn?t seem interested in what they thought was fun. Many of my friends were people that I went to high school with. When I was a senior I thought that I should stay friends with these people because it would be easier to fit in and be less of a hassle to find other friends. I would like to go back and tell my senior self to stay true to who I am, be who I want to be and not give into pressure made by my so called friends. Making friends in college is easy, getting involved and just talking to whomever sits next to you, will open you up to different social networks is the most important aspect of college life. You meet new people and these opportunities can help you grow in academics and excel as a person.

I would tell myself to not bring a tv because it is too much of a distraction. Try and plan your schedule so you?re not running all over campus because it's tiring and time consuming. I would say get involved and stick with it because when you do, you will meet some great people and make life long friends. Make sure you get a job because even if it?s not a lot of money, it still feels good to get a paycheck every two weeks. I would say if you have to, only get one credit card and don?t max it out. It?s ok to not go out and party like a lot of other students do because you will find people and make friends that don?t party either. Don?t stress about the amount of reading you?re assigned, it?s impossible to read all of it. But the best and biggest piece of advice I would give myself is to never give up, if you have a dream don?t let anyone talk you out of it or discourage you because when you put your mind to it you can do anything.

If I could go back in time to visit myself as a high school senior there would be some much knowledge I would place upon me. I would first explain to him the importance of hardwork and how even when it doesn't seem like it someone is always watching you. Hardwork can put one in position of many choices. I would also explain to him how you must take your senior year more serious than the rest. Your senior year is a almost a foundation for what type education you will recieve in the near future. If one wants to attend a respectable institution one must put forth a extreme amount of effort in order to recieve this priviledge. Finally I would tell my senior year self to take advantage of all your resources. In doing this you make a lot more stuff easier down the road and will come into contact with less stress. If he were to listen and heed to all that I would tell him his potential would be limitless.

If I could go back in time and talk to the me in high school I would give myself some advice. First, I would tell the high school me to make sure that I take all of my classes seriously. Just because you have a somewhat easy time in some classes, that doesn't mean they all will be easy. Remember, as you go higher into your studies your classes get harder not easier. Don't skip classes if it's at all possible. Just because you don't feel like getting up one day doesn't mean you can slack off and not go to class. College is very important and you should take it seriously. If you do not do well in college that will affct your future in that you might not get the job you wanted or that is suited for you. If you slack off and mess up alot, you will regret it. College isn't just someplace where you can party all day and night. You have to maintain a balance between your social life and your school life. In order for you to succeed you must figure out what best works for you.

Assuming I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school and have a private conversation with myself, I would like to give myself some advice. The first topic I would discuss with myself is that college is nothing like high school. In fact, I would warn my past self that it is a step down when it comes to a social life. However, I would also say that it is much more acedemically challenging and that I would learn much more than I ever learned in high school. So, therefore, I would ready myself better for the abrupt transition. The second thing I woud tell my younger self is to "lighten up," as I would have understood it back then as a means to relax. I would go on to convince myself that even though the path I would take seems unclear, all potential roads lead to a heroic and honorable ending, as long as I focused simply being heroic and honorable. I would continue in saying that this can be done by adapting to the world and the challenges life presents. I would then conclude with a "Good luck. You will be fine."

Well i would started off saying that. i shouldnt give up on going to college just because i was going to have a baby and i need to go to college to show him that nothing should stop him form going to college and i knew that having a baby wouldnt stop me and would be hard but really isn't life hard . I would tell myself that i would i could do it and i needed to go to school for the little boy i had not had yet because i need to go to college to show everyone and myself that just be i was having a baby didnt mean i couldnt make something of my self . I would also tell myself to do everthing i can to get myself to college no matter how hard it was for me. That i need to show my son what i didnt let one little thing stop be from becoming all i could be that no matter how hard it was i could push thought it.

Already in college, I acquired so much knowledge and experience. If I could know what I know now as a senior in high school, I would have decided on a major at the start of my senior year. First, I would list all the characteristics I would like my future job to entail. Then, I would meet with a school advisor or a career councilor to help me narrow in on a major that would best fit my personality. I would also begin collecting important documents and papers from my parents. As an adult it is no longer the responsibility of my parents to set up doctors appointments or supply my college with immunization records. College professors rely heavily on computers to communicate and submit homework, so I would familiarize myself with online tools and websites provided by my school. I would plan on attending meetings about clubs and groups during welcome week to discover the best fit for me. Most importantly, I would cast aside my preconceived notions and enter school with an open-mind and eagerness to excel in all aspects of my college career.

If I could go back in time and counsel myself, I would say that there will be plenty of time to relax and party later in life. So often, students are so tired of being in school for most of their lives and just want a break so they can party and enjoy life. What these students don't understand is that without formal education or training, their lives will not be as enjoying as possible. I was so ready to get on with my life as an adult and felt I could be financially successful without an education. I have spend most of my adult life at the bottom of the tottum pole career wise because I did not have a degree. Once I was able to climb the ladder a little, I found that I could only go so far unless I returned to school to get a degree. I have colleagues almost half my age, who are making more money and enjoying life through vacations and wonderful social lives because they went to college right out of high school and got a degree.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to take more AP classes. I would tell myself to save money in college and take the classes that you can get college credit for while in high school. I would also tell myself to not even try to join the greek life and instead join the best organization on campus, Camp Kesem. It will help you decide what you want to do with your life, nursing, and you will love every part of the organization. It is a great therapy for dealing with dad's cancer, so join the organization, it will be the best decision of your life.

I wish I'd known how different the environment is of a school that is not focused on a continuous 8am to 3pm schedule. It is much more relaxed and independent. Getting an A is more reliant on one's ability to perform in and out of the classroom, whereas high school was mostly about showing up and completing classwork. The bare minimum is no longer acceptable. College challenges individual to not only think for themselves, but discipline themselves to complete difficult tasks. I appreciate school much more now that there is an aspect of challenge to it.

The advice I would give myself is to stay focused. College life is so much different than high school. In high school, you had teachers pushing you along the way. That doesn't happen in college. I would also tell myself to keep up with my homework and readings. It is so easy to get behind becasue there are so many things to do in college. You don't have parents telling you to study and do your homework. This will help me to develop better skills for life after graduation.

Don't assume that everything is going to take care of itself. If you are a minority with a low-income family don't think that scholarships are going to throw themselves at you. Go out there and get them. Also do the math and make sure that you have enough money to pay for your tuition. If you're short for tuition nobody will come in and save you, keep applying for scholarships because the money that you had in high school is not going to be in the back account forever. It costs money to live on your own and college is no exeption. Don't expect to have the money you worked for in the summer to be there on the end of yout freshman year at college. Don't stop going to classes because of some excuse. When you miss class the first time it only makes it easier to miss it a second time. Don't attempt to quit just because being able to pay for college looks impossible. If you've made it into college don't quit just because of money. You'll be making much more in the future if you stay.

When I was a senior in high school, beginning to consider and make college decisions, I believed that I wanted to get away from the small-town environment I had grown up in and the, as I saw it, poor education I had received. The schools I was considering were small, liberal arts colleges, at least 400 miles away from southern Indiana. I applied to one of these, along with IUB, and hoped for the best. I ended up going to Indiana University because the price tag of the other school was too great, and all that summer I worried that I had made the wrong decision and wondered about the possibility of loans. I know now that I did not make the wrong decision. I've had many of the best experiences of my life at IU: I've made wonderful, beautiful friends; met the person I believe I'll spend the rest of my life with; and learned more in these past few years than I could have imagined. I would tell myself this piece of advice: it's not just the place, it's who you are and what you make of it. Everything can be amazing.

The advice I'd give myself would be to practice balancing and to get out more. I'd get better study skills so I could do more than homework and study. I'd tell myself to not take myself so seriously, to let things go and to get the chip off my shoulder. To become more social and work on my lacking social skills that will cause many awkward moments. Saving money is also something I'd tell myself; it's good to buy stuff, but you won't use most of the stuff you bought in the next few years. I'd tell myself that I just need to be me and not to be so worried; there will be problems and you will lose old friends, but the people and experiences to come will mean more than any cafeteria table chit chat ever will. I'd also tell myself to take W131 English at the community college before going to IU to get it out of the way; primates are fun to read about, but it does get old. Simply, I'd advise myself to be ready for amazing times and to work on organization.

In narrowing my college choices down, I think I would have visited a few more schools and some southern schools located in warmer weather climates. I think you have to visit the schools to really get a feel for the type of campus and the type of environment. Ultimately I think I made the right decision in choosing to attend Indiana University in Bloomington. I loved the school the first time I visited the campus. I spent a great deal of time getting to know prospective roommates over the spring of my senior year of high school. That ended up being one of the best things I did because I ended up with a great roommate and an even better new friend. You spend a great deal of time with this person so I think that step of the process is crucial to a successful college experience. Try to remember that most of the other students are in a new place and try to go out of your way to make new friends. It's a bit hard at first but it's worth the extra effort because it will enhance your college experience.

If I could go back in time and advise myself about the transition into college there are many things I would say, but also many things I would not say. I would not tell myself to do anything differently, because then I would not be the person that I am today. However, I would warn myself about a few things that I could possibly avoid. I would tell myself that balance is the key to success in life. That balance includes religion, studies, social life, sleeping, eating, working out, relaxation, dating, and even classes. In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you must balance your good and bad sides as best as you can. Try to stay on the good side, and dont let yourself fall into the bad side. As cliche as that sounds, it is the truth. Finally, don't look for women at the bars! Go to church! Not for women though. For soul food. Church is good for the soul, and also a great social place to meet fantastic people. Oh, and don't be afraid to ask questions. I mean, you are going to school to learn right? Enjoy your adventure and learn learn learn!

If I could go back a year and a half ago and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that everything was going to be fine and that there was absolutely no need to be as nervous as I was the first day of classes. Yes, there are many different people here and many different backgrounds and personalities, but we are all here for the exact same reason which is to get an education. I would also tell myself that paying for college is hard, and this is the first step in becoming an adult. This is a new start to what could be new you. College is made for people who want to higher their education and to get prepared for what comes after.

I would advice myself to take school seriously. It is not a time for partying but a time for learning who you are and what you are capable of. Talk to as many people as you can and choose your friends carefully - they will have the biggest influence on your learning. Be proactive in your learning and don't let homework be the limitation. Don't be lazy and finally don't be stressed about anything because nothing is worth being stressed about.

This past semester has been extremely difficult for me financially. I am mostly paid for through pells and grants through FAFSA. FAFSA is supposed to automatically pay IU when they bill me but this was not happening. Due to this IU put a hold on my account for late payments and made it impossible for me to register for spring semester classes. As an elementary education major I did not have the time to waste. I needed to reserve my spot in my prerequired classes as soon as possible. We argued with IU for a long time explaining that there was nothing I could do to control the government and they responded that they understood but that I would just have to cross my fingers and pray the payments came in. Finally we broke down and borrowed money to pay off the last little bit. I was not able to register until the wednesday before classes started. My advice for myself would be to stick with it. It is stressful and extremely distracting from the school work you need to be focusing on but just keep your chin up. It will work out if you stick with it.

You?ve got a rough couple of years ahead of you. You?re going to have 3 surgeries between now and August 2009. You need to wait to start college, because you cannot handle taking classes and being that sick and in that much pain. Your schoolwork will suffer, and when you are finally able to go back to college (Fall 2009), you will be ashamed of your past college performance. It will also affect whether or not you get scholarships when you really need them (Fall 2009). Everyone knows that you are smart, but sometimes even smart people need to take a timeout to take care of their own needs. Nobody will think any less of you for taking time away from college. You should use this time to figure out what you want to do with your life and get a part time job. Do not get a credit or debit card; you need to pay cash for everything, so that you can see exactly how much money you are spending. Do not get discouraged. You need to think about ways to turn your passions into a career. You can do whatever you want with your life.

As a freshman in college looking back on senior year, the most helpful piece of advice would have been to tell myself to study for all of my classes in a more organized process. Even if you were able to coast through highschool with good grades, college is a new challenge because professors expect you to do your best on your own.

Hi Alicia, I see that you have worked very hard in high school and are preparing for college. Going to college is a privilege that you should acknowledge and appreciate. Whether you pay for college yourself, have assistance from your parents, or receive scholarships to assist with expenses, you need to understand that it is truly an investment in your future. First and foremost you should respect that investment of time and money and make the most of it. You've learned good study habits and that will become even more important in college. In high school, teachers give assignments daily with opportunities to improve grades through extra work. In college, you will have to be very self disciplined because an assignment may be given weeks in advance and it will be up to you to manage your time and resources without supervision to complete the task. You should continue to be involved in school activities and groups, as well as community service. This will be a great way to develop new friendships while helping others. Most importantly, try to experience as many new things as you can. This is your opportunity of a lifetime. Make it count!

I would tell myself to not take everything so seriously. When I arrived here I thought that I would have a hard time making friends, and that my room-mate and I might not get along well. I also worried about my classes, but what I've come to realize is that by constantly worrying about something you can do yourself more harm than good. Breathing is good for a person. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that distractions like T.V. shows and the internet help with calming down, but don't let yourself become obsessed with these things. I would also say find a groove for your studying, it helps to be in a room with some background noise, but don't be in a room with other people. You know you won't be able to study with others in the room. But most of all, I would say to just breath.

I would try to force myself to be more focused my freshman year and get to know the people better I end up living with.

I would tell myself to get better grades so I could have been given more scholarship money. Tuition is a burden and I may have told myself to apply to more state schools in my area so I would not be paying such a large amount each semester.

Be ready to accept the responsibilities of becoming an adult by living on your own, going from a small high school to an enourmous college, and the work load only grows if you do not stay on top. Last, you will meet an different variety of friends, establish relationships, and obtain life long memories.

this time i will concetrate to much on my studies if everything comes great .And i hope comes as a reality,because i passed in hard life this last year ,and i will fall the rules and conditions of the scholarship.and not only that am a person who servived the genocide that take place in rwanda 1994 .and we are a group of young servivers. this last years i studied badly because of school fees i had no support and even a sponser but now time had come on me to continue my studies because of this opportunity and i will be a part of the people could be selected.And this time i will forget the passed and think about the future that is to make mind set or concetrate on what am as than thinking for the passed and to be couregiouse. But i come to know what life is and i understand people and their believes and what i put forwad is corparation ,motivation and hard working.

I would tell myself to remember that college is harder. I may think I can do it all, but I am human and need a break once and a while. I need to take some easier courses to balance out the more difficult ones. I would also tell myself not to procrastinate, and to make time to study starting the moment I know something needs to be read. After my surgery my eyes get tired a lot faster than they used to and i need time to take breaks. I would also reassure my self that I have pleanty of time and I don't have to go straight to class, I can explore and find a close place to eat instead of taking a sanwhich and sitting outside my next class for two hours. I would have also gone to a regular school and talked to their guidance counselor so I knew when to apply for things, that would have made a more seamless transition and would have provided more time and less wait.

CALM DOWN! Don't be intimidated by the size of the campus, or the decisions ahead of you. You need to relax and let people see the fun side of you, and reach out to other people more. Keep up the studying, you've always done a pretty good job with balancing that. Don't stress as much about your grades because you are just figuring out what you want to do. It takes time but you'll find your niche, academically and socially. Love yourself and those around you.

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice about college life the most important thing I could say is don't stress out! I am a very responsible and stressed out student at most times, but what I realized is that my college experience didn't have to be that way. The most important thing I learned about attending college is that not all of the learning is done within the class room. Naturally, achieving a college degree is an amazing accomplishment; however, learing about ones self and about ones learning styles is just as important. I feel that college not only allowed me to gain a wonderful education, but it also allowed me to truly learn responsibity and to "grow up" in a sense. If I could go back, I would tell myself that its okay to do poorly on a test as long as you actually LEARNED something from it, for example, the relization that hmmm...maybe I should have spent more time studying than at the movies. Education is something you chose to be a part of, like going to college; however, the experiences and outside learning is what makes it worth while.

If you even think you might think that you might be interested in a school, apply and research it throughly. Don't only apply to one school, because even if you are accepted and attend, you'll regret the fact that you didn't have choices.

If I could go back and tell my senior self anything about transitioning to college it would be to dive right in! I was so in awe of IU and all of its options that I became ovewhelmed and timid. I was hesitant to choose something to get involved in. It took me all of first semester to step out of my comfort zone and put myself out there. I love where I am at now and everything that I am involved in, however I can't help but to think about how great it would have been to feel this way first semester freshman year.

Hey, It?s me, you. I?m one year into college and learning bigger words, as you predicted. However, I didn?t travel back in time just to tell you that. Oh, but I did want to inform you that they?ve invented time travel. Boy, is it handy. Someone replaced John Wilkes Booth?s handgun with a banana during "Our American Cousin" and Lincoln lived to see the war?s end. But I?m getting off track. Here?s some advice: 1. You know those college applications? Do them early or you?ll end up applying to only six places when you probably could?ve applied to over twenty. 2. You know how you and your friends usually sit around on Saturday afternoons complaining about how there?s nothing to do? Don?t do that anymore. This is called free time in college and it only comes once a millennium. Have fun. Create something. 3. And you know those scholarship essays? Do them. You might learn something about yourself. 4. Lastly, hang out with mom more. Even if it means watching those boring Home and Garden shows. You will miss her more than anything. Good luck!Love, Me (You)

Visit more schools during the school year on the weekends to see how the social life really is.

College is something you only get to do once. It is a time to focus on what you want to do with your life, what you want to contribute to human kind. A student should realize this fact but not be afraid of it. You may not get it right the first time around, but it will come to you eventually. Also, you can't stay in college forever therefore it is important that you strive for excellence which will allow for more options to be presented once yuou graduate. Finally, enjoy it! Students are so excited and nervous when they open the acceptance letter and grow so much by the time they graduate. Remeber to make the most of it! Balance work with play in order to make new and possibly life long friends, be involved with school activites and activites outside of school, create members and most of all make friendly with the bartenders!

Be happy, and follow your heart. College is a big experience, and you must make the most of your four years wherever you go. There is a college for everyone, give it time and make friends, and get involved. The time goes by so fast, you want to enjoy every minute and take advantage of all that your college has to offer, academically and socially!

College is like a huge test in life, you are remembering what your parents have taught you for the past 18 years. "Turn the other cheek", share, etc. You will be tested, be prepared and always on gaurd. the people you trust never really are who you think they are. Remember there are consequences and mommy and daddy won't bail you out anymore.

My advice to my high school self: ENGAGE AND EXPLORE! Take advantage of the wonderful opportunities placed before you in college. Take chances and discover what you are made of. Don't worry about always doing the "right" thing. It's OK to take risks that don't pan out. The most important thing is to expand your horizons and develop a true sense of self. Experience is what you take away from your successes as well as your mistakes, and the wisdom you gain from your missteps is often more valuable than that gained from playing it safe. Who cares if you graduate in four years? Do overseas study even if it puts you behind schedule! Don't be afraid to meet new people. They probably don't bite! Get involved in campus and community activities. That is how you will discover what matters most to you. As Twain said, " Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." So, get out there!