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Do homework in the few hours you have between class because it really helps you out in the long run. Also, continuously review material already learned because it WILL show up on the final and it WILL continue to reoccur throughout your journey through college.

I would say that life isn't easy and there seems like so much is going on, but you need to keep a cool head. You'll encounter barriers but education can help you with it. Be a good role model for your young sister and show her and everyone else that you got a good head on your shoulder. Don't waste it just getting by with your current job. There's so much more out there and you need to get back into school and get a start before it becomes a lot harder. Remember what you learn along the way and never lose yourself. Be good, do good. People will see it and they will remember who John Sok was.

STUDY!!! Make good study habits, and manage time better. Also, learn to do laundry.

I don't think there is any advice i could give myself that would have prepared me anymore than I already was.

Read the books before class so you arent learning the information for the first time in class and stay on top of your reading.

I would say, Calli, it's okay to try something new. Separate yourself from the crowd, it's all going to work out. Calli, speak your mind, you are just as good as anybody else. Don't let them get their way easily, stand up for yourself. Don't be afraid to talk to somebody you don't know, it helps you make friends. Try rushing, I think you'd enjoy it now that you know what it is. Now last, but not least, develop some study habits! I know you don't study, I know you don't need to! The only problem is, now you do. Study for classes even though you know you don't need it. It's going to help a lot to be able to study and to be able to balance classes. I know you are going to be able to make it through your first year, and I know it's going to be rough, but just remember.. You are a Zimmerman! You can do anything you set your mind to. Also, have fun, senior year is the quickest! Love, Me.

I would tell my younger self to do exactly what I'm doing now. Focusing the majority of my time studying and any extra time to look for potential scholarships. College is great but you have to be able to pay for it. It will all pay off in the end if you're willing to work for it now.

I would tell my high school seinor self to get involved with everthing and enjoy that last year. As a senior I felt ready to move on and be an adult but now I realize I have the rest of my life to be an adult. Enjoy time with you friends now because it changes once you all move on to other schools or start families. Lastly, don't be afraid to move away from family and explore this huge world we live in, you are only young once and should live it to the fullest before you have to be that 8-5 responsible adult!

I think the two things I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to open up to people and do not be afraid to ask for help.

If I were to go back to give my high school self some words of wisdom, the most important advice I would say would be, "Don't be afraid to learn who you are." All throughout high school, who we are is described by what our parents want of us (and sometimes more often, what they don't want of us) and what our friends expect of us, but what we seldom do is learn who we are. College is a whole new arena, where discovery and exploration is every bit as vital as exams and building your resume. Don't let yourself live out someone else's dream, or live in the shadow of what has been expected of you, but instead go to that play you never would have before, or join the tight rope walking club that you may have just otherwise walked past. You may discover your life passion by simply trying something new. I did, and it ended up as a career opportunity. After all, if you don't take the chance to learn who you are during college, whose life are you living for the rest of your life?

I would tell Basil Rain in her senior year to not freak out about college. You'll fit in fine and you'll get the accomodations that you need for your education. The proffesors are more than willing to work with you and your learning dissability. No need to worry if they won't sign the forms that will give you more time. They will and they understand. You will see your best friend again. I know she went to the University of Iowa but you guys can take the Megabus to go visit each other on the weekends. You guys will constantly text and call each other to keep in touch before and after classes. You guys will constantly be facebooking each other telling each other about your crazy new lives. You will also meet so many new people that you'll never feel invisible. You'll get along great with your Henderson housemates and you'll all spend a lot of time studying and watching anime and going to concerts together. They'll be your new support system. There is nothing to fear when you enter college. You'll enjoy it and it'll be a new experience.

If I were able to go back into time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to get involved with campus activites. At my school, there over 800 student clubs! My first semester I was still a little scared, so I chose not to participate much. I joined my school's Forestry Club, and I loved it. Being involved with your school helps you meet new people, and also gives you a sense of pride in yourself and your school. You will learn so much about yourself, the other people in your club, and your topic of interest. The best advice I could give anyone about college is to get involved and to stay involved. I've learned many valuable networking skills through the clubs that I am in. These skills will not only help me in the short term, but will also be important later on in life. Joining a club gives you the feeling that you truly belong to the school, you are just not another number, but you are a part of something much bigger. As soon as you join a club or participate in a school activity, you will want more.

Be aware of all of your opportunities and options. There is so much that can be done and so much that you will want to do but the goal is to remain focused. Do not let the freedom of being on your own over power your morals and stanings; you what is right and what you should be doing. Most importantly, if you are sleepy and don't feel like going to class,go to class anyway and fall asleep in class. There is a great chance you will pick up some information subconciously.

You are a beautiful, strong, smart, and an outstanding woman! There is NOTHING wrong with discovering your own path. You have a good head on your shoulders and a good sense of what you need to do to take care of yourself. Trust your instincts! You will learn that you LOVE the outdoors, so take every opportunity that see the natural side of our planet, Earth. You will figure out your perfect study habits. When you use these along with focus and hard work you will see that a 4.0 is achievable! Do not be so trusting. Unfortunately, some people will try to take advantage of you. Men will come and go in your life. Do not define your self and worth by any boy. Find someone who adores and loves you for who you are and will help encourage you to be your best. When you are feeling alone and gloomy know that you have people in your life that support you. These relationships are the most important thing in your life. They surpass any grade or exam because they give you something that school cannot. They give you love and affirmation of your wonderfulness!

Go to school for what you want. Don't do what your father wants no matter how much he makes fun of your dreams. Do what makes you happy in life.

Going back to talk to my college self I would say the hardest thing about college is planning everything that needs to get done. Its important to pick classes that fit your ideal schedule and not to overwork your schedule. Having a job and doing extra activities is worth it and fun, but remember to plan out time to do everything you need to for school. Look every professor on rate my professor or ask around to make sure they teach well and grade fair. Having a crappy teacher really effects a students motivation, and academic achievment. Don't take anything too seriously and don't get attached to the friends you have because you'll always be meeting new people and so will they.

The biggest piece of advice I could give to my high school self is to not be intimidated by anything. I was scared to move on from my high school life, so much that I didn’t even apply to any colleges. I had self confidence issues and was afraid of being rejected. I had very little emotional support from my family growing up that I thought that was the way of the world, I relied on myself so much that I had no idea that there were so many opportunities available to me. Looking back, there are quite a few things that I wish I had done differently. I wish I have the experience of going to college with my peers at an age when life was just beginning. I don’t regret where I am in my life now by any means, I think if I did things they way I wished of, I would have been able to feel like a normal teenager for a bit.

In the case if going back and talking to myself, life wise I would not want to really change anything because I have also learned things even when I was not in school. The biggiest thing I would say is to wait until now (2011) to go to school and to go to Weber State University and to not waste money on other schools that did not help me. School wise I would say get better at note taking and learn to tell someone you need help and not wait until you can not ask for help anymore. These are the things I would tell myself if I could go back and talk to myself as high school senior.

I would prepare myself and try to take more college classes while in high school. I have taken a variety of classes in college to decide on my major which is good. I was undecided on my major to start out so kept my options open. Don't worry if you are undecided.

in high school i would tell myself absolutly nothing because the mistakes i made have inspired me to do and want better formyself. the past events of my life have molded my present and will decide my future. i know i did my best in highschool and thats all i can do.

I WOULD SAY TO MYSELF THAT I SHOULD TAKE MY CLASSES SERIOUSLY AND GO TO MORE CAREER FAIRS SO THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET A BETTER OVER ALL GRASP AT OF WHAT TYPES OF JOB ARE AVAILABLE TO ME, BUT NOT TO TAKE THINGS TOO SERIOUS, AFTER ALL I'M JUST A KID.

I would explain to myself that there is no need to look down on college life and pursuing a degree. This is because in high school, I was very anti-college. I felt everyone was following the same beaten path by going to college, earning a degree, finding a job, and becoming another typical member of society. It’s been a few years since those days and now I am sure of what I want in life and I have a plan to get there. This plan involves college and I’m glad it does. Like any life experience, college can be much deeper than it seems. It's an experience that will put the finishing touches on one’s growth into an adult. Since I began college, I’ve grown a great deal mentally, physically, and spiritually. I’ve strengthened my understanding, tolerance, discipline, reliability, as well as many other characteristics. Teachers, friends, partners, and mentors will constantly challenge you to struggle and, in turn, grow as a person. College isn’t the same for everyone; the experience and results from it will vary as much as people themselves. The one result that everyone will share however, is growth.

Should I have the chance to go back and give myself advice it would be this: Do not wait and dive right into working full-time jobs. I understand that life delt you a poor hand and that you suddenly have more responsibilities then a teenager should at that time, but you must look forward to what you will become. You are focused on where you are now and with good reason, however, take a step back and breathe. Focus on where you are and where you want to be. It took myself some time to understand that and had I had someone to tell me that, I believe I would have been on the right track sooner. All that truly matters is that I have seen where it is I want to be and have taken the reigns, forging ahead in that direction. It really is better late then never.

The one thing that I should have done differently in high school was take advance placement (AP) classes in areas outside of science and math. Those classes would have fulfilled the general education (gen ed.) requirements of my major (Chemical Engineering). My high school offered AP English, Art, and History; however, I did not take them because I was already taking AP Physics and Chemistry at the time. Had I taken those classes, I could have replaced the gen eds. im taking now with classes that allow me to discover the different avenues within my major. Although I cannot take as many classes as I would like, I am still taking advantage of my college experience. From the very beginning of my college career, I involved myself in research, campus organizations and volunteer work. All of those activities opened doors to many opportunities like internships, which allowed me to discover my interests and grow as an individual. Once I've earned my BS in Chemical Engineering, I plan on pursuing a PhD. in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in Immunology. I may also work towards a MD if I feel it is necessary for my future research.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to live in the dorm rooms and not move into an apartment. I missed out on that college experience and I regret it. I would also tell myself to not be afraid to try new things because that is what college is all abot. I would also tell myself to save every penny I earn because although Iowa State University is a public school it is still expensive, especially when you have no financial support from your family.

My advice to myself would be to take education seriously because without a good educational background you won't get no where with just a high schoold diploma. Thinking to way back then you can just walk into anywhere basically that has a "help wanted" sign and you'll be able to walk out with a job, but with this economy you need more. You're never too young or too old to learn. With a great educational background you'll be able to have a expand your horizon and is given that opportunity to pick and choose what you want to do. I can't stress it enough but education is such a great asset to have and get. What I realized now is that I wouldn't never trade anything for the education I'm getting now. All I have to say is education is the main key to success!

Don't be afraid to explore! College goes by a lot faster than you think and you don't want to waste anytime holding yourself back. This past freshmen year I regretted not putting myself out there more. Joining clubs, organizations, or just taking different fun classes are all ways of exploring through your college years. This nexts year I decided to come out of my comfort zone and sign up for a national student exchange program. I will be attending a completely different university this fall and can't wait to make new friends and explore new opportunities that are provided. Looking past the fun activities and groups universities have avaliable, the major you choose is also another way of exploring. I've learned that you don't HAVE to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certain about a career path right into college, afterall this will most likely be your focus until retirement. I took advantage of the on-campus counseling services to help me pin point my strengths and intrests in areas I may not have known before. In summary, college is all about discovering news things and experiencing new opportunities don't leave with any regrets.

I would tell myself to take advantage of the people around you that can help you with college related things. Guidance counselors, community colleges, etc. Take classes at community colleges to futher your college education.

Take your schoolwork seriously. Stay on task and muscle through the rough parts. Study in groups, always. Don't think you have to figure it all out yourself, but don't give up too easily.

Dear Catherine, You are about to journey towards college now and there are a few things you should know. One, do your registration early. Do not percrastinate. Two, keep up with your own records, the college may misplace them. Three, get a good knowledge on what classes you want to take and what you need to take before registation, this will make the process easier. Four, do not register for a class just because your friends are in it. You will not pay attention. Five, study as much as you can. I know it's college so you want to do the things you couldn't while in High School, but college is more important. Finally, know that you are smart enough to do this. Do not get stressed out to much, you can do it! Sincerly, Catherine

Try your best to know what you want to do for a profession in order to save time and money on classes. But if you change your mind as you mature throughout college, do not hold back. Try to save money and work through college in order to avoid debt. Get involved and do more than simply go to class! Join clubs that interest you, step outside of your safety zone, and meet people who are different than you. Studying abroad is the single greatest gift you can give yourself as a maturing student. Give back to the community and volunteer; it will make your college town feel like home. Eat healthy foods and don't fall into the trap of eating college junk food. Enjoy the scenery; hike around your campus and the surrounding area, paddle in a canoe, or go for runs that help you relax and enjoy the beauty around you. Don't waste your time binge drinking like many of the other students, and never drink before you're 21. Many bright students have lost their careers due to this. Don't fear judgment. Call your parents and love the life you live!

The hardest thing about going to college is figuring out what path to go down and what you'd do with your degree after college. You will change your mind about this many times and that is normal; be flexible and open minded. Think about what really matters in life and where you want to be at the end. Work backwards from that point. Don't forget to submit your FAFSA before its deadline and apply for as many scholarships as possibly. It is vital to avoid debt so you are not paying back your school loans for decades to come. Exerience life and don't be afraid to make mistakes on the way. Do not fear the judgment of others. Ignore casual relationships and focus on the relationships that are worthy and lasting. Call your parents from time to time to tell them how much they mean to you, and thank them for shaping you for 18 years. Eat healthy even if everyone else eats the typical college junk food; it will energize you and pay dividends later in life. Finally, take the time to play outside like a kid; adults too often lose their sense of playfulness!

I now know that high school was not as hard as I thought it was. I would have told myself to quit stressing and enjoy the freedom. College is a mental challenge. My first semester I learned a lot. I met people and got caught up in the social life. I thought I was busy, but I was busy doing nothing, like napping and snacking while I should have been studying. I was not utilizing my time and I did not realize it until midterms and had C's. I was straight A in high school and I realized I needed to find balance between education and social life. My C's went to B's first semester and I ended my freshman year with an A- average. I treated time like gold, took early classes, studied and did homework in the afternoon, and had nights free. Instead of hitting snooze I woke up and used weekend mornings/afternoons to do homework. Weekends were some of the most valuable time. If I could tell anything to my high school self it would be, "College is much harder than AP classes! Start learning time management, time is no longer endless."

I would have to say that I would have started college after graduation. I feel I would have been more prepared in my studies. The sercumstances were not being able to do so, getting married after high school and had my son, which ment working and takng care of a child.

If I could go back and talk to myself before I started my first year of college, I would tell myself to find assistance for classes that seem like they pose a threat because if you wait too long to notice a problem class, it may be too late to save the grade for the class.

I came to Iowa State University as an out-of-state transfer student and there was a lot of pressure from my friends and my finances to stay in my home state to attend school. If I could go back, I would tell myself again to "follow your dreams" and to do what I believe is right for me, regardless of what others think. I went to a smaller two-year school right out of high school and I already knew people from my area who were going there so I spent most of my time with them; but if I could do it over I'd tell myself to be more outgoing, to break free from my comfort zone and meet new people. I feel like I missed out on developing some great relationships because I didn't do that. And most importantly, if I could go back I would give myself a financial reality check! I knew that college would be expensive and it wasn't going to be easy, but I would tell myself to be a bit more frugal my freshman year and to save up because I've quickly learned that every little bit counts!

When you get out in the world, you want a job that will pay your bills, but most importantly you want to be happy in your job and be doing something that you absolutely love. HAPPINESS is the key to SUCCESS, if you are not happy doing what you do then you WILL NOT SUCCEED!! I learned this the hard way, after high school I tried to pursue the dream that my parents wanted for me, I didn't like it and I quit!! Now 12 years later, I am pursuing the career that I have wanted to do since I was a little girl and I am succeeding tremendously!!! I will graduate in May as a Registered Nurse!! Life is not always easy and sometimes we must take our own unique paths in order to find success!! NEVER GIVE UP, NO MATTER HOW ROUGH THE ROAD MAY SEEM!! Nothing about college is easy! You have to be willing to make sacrifices!! This means you can't always hang out with your friends, you may not be able to attend every family event.....but when it's over, it will all be worth it!

I would be as prepared as possible with my schoolwork, because college academics are definitely not as easy as it was back in high school. Also, I'd really appreciate my after-school job more, because it gave a little more financial stability when it came time to spend money on books and tuition. And lastly, it's not the end of the world if you don't exactly know what major you want to study -- just go undecided, and sooner or later you'll find the career you want to pursue!

Knowing what I know now, " Taniisha you need to take summer classes (Intro to Nutrition and Math 115); SAVE MONEY FOR A CAR (you need this the most), and do not help out his mom-she is using us."

Since I ended up choosing engineering at Iowa State University, I would tell my high school self to not waste time with hard college classes provided through the high school not related to your future major. This is in reference to a statistics class and accounting class. They do not qualify as credits toward your engineering major. Also, focus intensely on the PSAT and get a national merit scholarship. That would help alot. Another thing I would tell myself is to return college books once you find out that you won't be using them the whole year.

The advice I would give myself is to ask questions when unclear on the situation or assignment. In college, if you don’t ask for clarification, the instructor assumes everybody understands the material, and a student could easily fall behind. The second thing I would tell myself would be to not procrastinate, and to practice good study habits. Something always tends to happen at the last minute; whether it is the printer doesn’t work or you lost some of the information. It’s best to start the assignment when it’s introduced and work on it for half hour a day until it’s complete, but never start the night before it’s due. The assignments are a lot more complex in college than they are in high school and they’re also worth a bigger percentage. One thing you don’t want is to have your grade to reflect on careless assignments. I’d also advice myself to attend class on a regular basis and to be on time. The classroom setting is like a work place and you don’t want bad habits to reflect on you because it could jeopardize your reputation at a potential job.

Make connections with peers and professors. Connections with peers will provide the social advantage, while connections with professors will help with networking for professional development. Take as many opportunities to be involved as possible. You will meet great people and learn great skills by doing this. Even though college is a fun lifestyle, also be responsible in your choices because those choices will be reflected in your future career prospects. Take advantage of the great opportunities that are afforded to you!

I would give myself the advice that college is not all about studying. Yes, college is quite a large step up from high school and you do have to study a lot more and do a lot more homework. Heck, I spent on average thirty hours on homework a week during the spring semester. However, once you get into a rhythm, it is fairly easy to get started on the homework, researching and studying. I would recommend to leave the dorm room more often and visit people who live down the hall from you. College became a lot more enjoyable after I realized that the people living with me were cool and fun. There is a time and place for studying, just like there's a time and a place for procrastinating.

I would warn myself of the rising percentage increase in the cost of education each year. With that in mind, I would encourage my then self to take college classes during my senior year, summer classes each summer, work as much as I can on the side, and not get loose with my education standards. I would also emphasize some advice that my father gave to me years ago about friends. Some friends help you, some people hurt you, and some people do nothing for you. As much as I may like some people in the latter groups, the former is the group I need to focus on maintaining connections with. Another important tip I would give myself would be to create budgets as early as possible to keep track of my finances, as well as creating a spreadsheet to track my grades throughout each class every semester. Then I would give myself a box Mike & Ikes and wish myself goodluck with life.

If I were able to go back to better prepare myself for the transition from high school to college, I would have liked to known more about the course load and academic preparations. High school teachers tell you college professors will be harder on you and demand more, but the truth is you have to demand more of yourself. Professors give you the information, test dates, and recommended assignments to do as homework or study tools, you just need to put for 210{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort to do more than just succeed, you want to excel. You need to ask for help; asking for help is never considered a bad. If you do not understand or if you do not know what to do, ask for help from professors, tutors, students/friends, family, advisors, TAs, or anyone. Asking for help is not something to be ashamed of and many people are there specifically to help. Even though you were able to juggle a job, extra curriculars, school work, friends, and family in high school does not mean you should intentionally overload yourself your first semester at a new place, start with 12 credits, one job, and few extra curriculars then work up.

I would give myself a lot of new advice. I would tell myself to study and read all of the textbook assignments for class. Keep up with the homework and make sure all of the due dates are correct. Always ask your professors questions and use their office hours. They are here to help you!! Take classes with some of your friends so that you can have someone to help you study when you need it! Speak up and go out and meet new people, you will enjoy having a variety of friends from all different backgrounds! Be open to trying new things and have an open mind, you never know what could happen! Get involved with clubs and groupw on campus in order to meet new people! It's always fun to meet people who enjoy the same things as you do! Take advantage of the universities activities and programs that are offered, like free tutoring. Use it to your advantage! But most of all, have fun!

I would tell myself that Iowa State University is the absolute best choice and going there will change your life. I would tell myself to go to the library a little more and attend a few less social events. Being outgoing is a very important thing to be able to meet new people and make great freinds. I would tell myself to get a job right away even just a few hours of working a week to help out with college expenses so that I wouldn't have to take out as many loans as I currently have.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would have a lot of advice for myself. I would say that it’s ok to be nervous but just remember all of the other freshmen are in the same position you are. Not only are the other freshmen going through the same thing that you are but everyone at college also had to go through that at some point so they’re going to be really understanding and willing to help if you need it. Also remember not to get carried away with the temptations that college has to offer, there are going to be many new and unfamiliar experience that you could go through but just make sure to choose wisely on which experience you would want. All in all college is a great time of life, maybe even the best so just have fun and study hard, don’t leave all your homework and studying till the last minute and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Be outgoing, make friends, and enjoy your college years.

Make sure you have a reliable form of transportation at your disposal. Not just the city buses, but something that is yours and can take you farther than you can pedal, whenever you feel like it. Also, make sure you have a good kitchen. Lack of variety in food is surprisingly depressing. Try to get to know your teachers, visit their office hours, even if you don't think you have something you need to ask them. Especially for the 'hard' classes. Use your advisor, talk to him/her more than the required meetings. That's what they're there for.