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The advice that I would like to give myself is to take the first year of college more seriously. I think that during the senior year in High School teachers and faculty made college seem like a very hard and almost impossible place to stay in. When I started college I was relieved and thought that it wasn't nearly as bad as they made it seem to be. However, I believe that because it was easier than I expected I didn't try as hard as I should have. I would like to tell myself to take college more seriously. Even though it may seem easy at fist you still need to try your best.

Living on campus was a waste of money, I would have rather lived off campus and enjoyed more freedom and spent less money.

My number one piece of advice that I would give myself as a high school senior transitioning to college is that everything will be ok. I am the type of person to worry about everything, and moving from home to college was no exception. I wasn’t ready for the change just yet, but it came and everything has it’s own way of working things out. The balance between school work and having friends comes naturally with time and there is no need to stress over the little things. Looking back now, that is the one thing that I really wish someone would have told me. It would have saved me many sleepless nights.

Looking back to my senior year, the one thing I would tell myslf at that point in my life would be to research colleges. I have realized through my experience at community college that research is the most crucial part when deciding which colleges to apply to. This has been my biggest regret. If I had reserched better, I may have found the perfect university for me. I have been in community college for over a year now and every day I wish I coud be at a university. I have learned to research universities and make sure to take campus visits as well as contact admissions counselors from the universities. I now feel more prepared to transfer to a university next fall and finally be at my dream school.

Looking back in time, I wish to tell myself to enjoy my time more and do not rush to grow up. Being in high school and college are some of the most wonderful parts of your life and should be enjoyed to the fullest. Growing up and having to live in the real world is harsh and not what it seems to be in the story books. First off, pick a college that makes you happy and where you feel you can spend the next four years at. Secondly, in college, grades really do matter more than in highschool. So be sure to keep up on them and realize that it's okay to spend a night away from friends if it means studying for that higher test grade. But also remember, taking a break from the books is an important way to stay sane. Be sure to have fun and live up every moment of the next four years. Make friends, go out, get involved, and make the most of the time before you have to grow up and be an adult in the real world. Lastly, make memories to remember that last a lifetime.

Hello, I am you from the future. I know you're nervously preparing to transition into college. It is a scary and exciting time in your life. You should not be afraid of this change. If you have the opportunity, room with a close friend. If not, it is easy to make friends that can potentially last a lifetime. Try not to be shy, no one is going to bite. Be friendly, join clubs, greek life etc. It is an easy way to meet people with common interests. This is probably the most important advice I have to offer- Do not hide in your room. It will not help you make friends or your mental health. Moving on, I know you do not have great study habits from high school. But now it is time to buckle down, apply yourself, and hit the books. The library should become your second home. Attend class regularly. It is tempting to skip, but don't you dare. As for food, try and eat healthy! The freshman 15 does not look good on anyone. These next four years are going to, potentially, be the best four years of your life. Don't waste it!

If I were to go back to high school and give myself advice about college life and making the transition I would tell myself numerous things. First I would tell myself to do everything early, such as applying for certain things, scheduling and etc., so that you have the opportunity to choose want you really want before everything is all taken up. I would then tell myself to apply for a lot more scholarship because they can really help you out in the long run with paying for college education. Another thing I would tell myself is to make and save as much money possible for school. Money runs out quick and you don’t want to be broke before the end of the semester. Lastly I would tell myself to study more and not to just blow off your senior year. Getting good grades your senior year can really affect the scholarships you receive. I were to go back to high school and give advice to myself I would say just that.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first tell myself to learn how to stop procrastinating because procrastination is my biggest struggle now as a college freshman. I would also tell myself to learn how to study better because college isn't nearly as easy as high school was; studying is a must. I would also tell myself to not fret over the people in my life at that moment because the friend that I find in college easily becomes the best friend that I have ever had. As a high school senior, I would tell myself to just breathe and enjoy the last year of high school because, before I know it, I'll be studying for midterms in college. I would end by telling myself that it's going to be very hard and I'll want to go back home at first, but just know that I have people that love me and want me to succeed even more than I think.

If I could talk to my high school senior self, I would say to stay ahead of the game. It is best not to wait last minute to do assignments. Keep a planner and be organized with your school work. It will make college one hundred ercent easier. I would also tell myself to step out of your comfort zone. Being at a university where a majority of the freshmanlive on campus, me as a commuter doesn't share the same opportunites for meeting people. I would tell myself to introduce yourself to everyone and try to make connections with classmates and hopefully gain friendships.

Look beyond what your own wallet can offer, explore outside the box to go after what you truly want to do with your life. Just because an answer isn't in bold letters in front of your face doesn't mean it cannot happen. Ask every question that comes to mind because even the smallest break in the door to get to the real answer. Push yourself beyond the goal that just allows you to skim by on a breeze; the harder you work, the bigger the reward. Most importantly, make many wonderful friends. The more you have, the happier you are, allowing you to make the whole process easier.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to chase my dreams. Sure that's a very cliche saying, but it's true. Although I love Kent, I would of rather been in New York. So that being said, when I turn that time machine back I would let myself know not to be so nervous to take the leap. It's important to be confident in your decision and love where you go. This college will be your home for the next four years, so like it! I also would tell my self to go somewhere that you are excited about. When you tour a campus you should be so thrilled to be there, never settle! Lastly, I would tell myslef it's okay to voice your opinion about where you want to go. This is iportant becuase it's your future and you don't have to please other people with your college decision.

i would tell myself that I should be more serious about attending college and experiencing college life. As an adult returning to school, it is much more difficult to balance a professional, personal and academic life. Additionally, I regret not having the true campus life experience, as the majority of my classes are now taken online. I would tell myself that while something can be said for real life experience, a degree really does matter if you want to move up as an executive or an upper management position in this world.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school me I would tell him how important it was to start thinking and planning what you wanted to do with your life earlier. After high school I went to Phoenix Community College, got two Associates degrees and still didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. I now am a junior at Kent State University rushing to fill out internships spots, research programs, and register for the admission test for graduate school programs all at the same time. If I had researched and thought seriously about what I truly wanted to do with my life post academia I could have planned my college experience much more efficiently and finished years ago. Nevertheless I am here now rushing to meet this deadline and that and that's definitely not what you want to do Edo. Focus in your last year of high school, figure out what University you want to go to and truly think what major you would enjoy...not just what is going to make you the money. True happiness lies in your own hands and doing work you love and enjoy.

If I could write a letter to my high school self, I would warn myself to pay more attention in school. I would advise myself to use up my Post Secondary credits while in high school, so that I would have been closer to graduation now. There would be a line or two in there about applying for more scholarships, because once you actually get to college, reality sets in. I would also tell myself that the most important thing in college is to experiance new things, while balancing my time and not compromising myself. It's good to step out of your comfort zone every now and then to open yourself up to the world; you never know, you may enjoy something totally new. Despite the perks of opening up, it's important to not totally forget who you are or where your roots are planted. And in the midst of this teeter totter, it's vital to find balance. You must make time for both aspects of your life, along with your studying and career. Lastly I would tell myself, "Get a really good umbrella, a heavy coat & rain boots. Three words; Lake Effect Snow."

The advice I would give to my high school self is to not stress about everything. Stressing over getting work or studying done will make the work even HARDER. And even though we are out of high school, you can still ask your proffessor for help. Sure, your proffessor will not remind you to do your work but they will still be there to help you out if you have a question. Basically, don't be afraid to try something new and don't be afraid to enter a new world/journey of college and your new life.

The idea of going back in time, to when I was in high school, has been a repeating conversation topic throughout my years in college. I did not attend college directly after high school simply because I did not want to place my passion on the back burner. I was an avid equestrian and I spent most of my free time working on a small farm in order to afford a horse. Going back, I would explain to myself that attending college still allows time for extra curricular activities. I would encourage myself to set high goals and realize that college is the foundation for all of my dreams to come true. I would definitly tell myself that in college I find a love for chemistry courses and suggest majoring in biochemistry right away. I would tell myself about the passionate professors and new friends I have met and describe the respect you receive from friends, professors, and family by maintaining excellent grades. Lastly, I would emphasize attending more clubs and activities in order to increase my self confidence. I believe that my low confidence when in a large group was another main reason for waiting to attend college.

I would tell myself to start planning for college in eigth grade. I will need assess my needs, my knowledge, my attributes, and apply for scholarships every year, until I graduate. I would enlighten myself on the type of self discipline that I need to already possess before I attend college. Mainly, I would tell my high school self to explore my options for post secondary education and plan it with the assistance of my familt and school councelors.

If I had the ability to go back and speak to myself honestly I would tell myself to wait. Students who go through twelve years of school and then straight into college tend to be less motivated by school and more socially inclined. I have seen many students drop out because of bad grades due to binge drinking and parties over academic performance. So just take a year to work or relax, honestly it helped me.

Being able to go back in time to high school would be a fantastic oppertunity. I made alot of mistakes at that age and got pregnate my senior year of high school. The first thing I would tell my self is to be more careful, and that I do not understand how much having a child will change my life. After my senior year I did not go straight to college, I waited, thinking 'oh, a year off will be okay.' Huge mistake, I did not want to go back to school after being out for a year. I did not even remember half of what I had learned in school. If I could go back I would definatly get out of high school and go straight to college. When I turned seventeen I moved out of my parents house, that Is something I would also take back, I was so busy with working to survive and getting ready to be a mom I hardly had time for school. Having a dead end job is something that people have to do, but I should have never put that before my education, because that is what truly matters in the end.

As you take your journey to becoming an adult, always remember who you are. Don't ever let anyone change that. You will come into contact with people who have new ways of thinking, new ways of operation and new ways of living and that's great. It's important to be exposed to things you aren't used to. What's also important is remaing true to yourself. Remember to always be early for and to anything. Open your mind and test your wills because life does not stop for anyone. Set some priorities for yourself. Regardless if you know what or who you want to be, stay motivated. Get to know your professors and develop some important connections. These people will become very important for the rest of your life. Make yourself proud. Be the college student that you'd want your own child to be. Enjoy yourself!

I would tell myself about what i have been through since i have been out of high school, let me know that its more than just hanging out partying and hanging on the corner with your friends from the neiborhood. let him see some thing that happens if u do not attend college, and encourage him to attend college after high school.

This really isn't that scary. You won't think of these as the best years of your life when they're happening, but they will be when you look back. After this, you'll be waking up at 6am Monday through Friday... FOREVER. So savor your 9am class that you thought was too early. Ask questions when you don't know the answer. Don't worry about what everyone thinks. Do what you want and say what is really on your mind; people will respect you more for it. Go swimming in your apartment complex's pool in the middle of the night. Hang out with that person you just met 5 seconds ago. Don't be afraid to stay up all night. Teach yourself how to teach others new things. Love yourself. Eat a lot. Chop all your hair off. Sign up for that half marathon. Stop talking about studying abroad in Italy and do it. Get involved with anything and everything that you can. Before you can comprehend it, you'll be 23 years old, working full-time and wishing you could have it back. (trust me, I'm from the future... I know these things).

Take care of yourself. Remember that if you allow yourself to loose sleep, take on too much, and/or stress out about home, schoool or work you will find yourself too ill to do anything you need to do. It sneaks up, so don't take it for granted that everything is "all good", it may not be. Find your balance and stick with it. "Eat right, exercise, etc." is more than a suggestion, it needs to be a way of life. And the most important thing, if you feel you might be in over your head don't waste to much time trying to get yourself out, seek help. That could be the difference in finishing your degree in 4-5 years or in 10.

I would advise myself to not miss any of my classes. You might think that missing a class here or there might not matter but in the long run it all counts for something. Every class provides valuable information that you will need to get the most out of your college career. So don't be lazy and get up everyday and go to class. Set a schedule that you will follow for the whole year.

Always believe in yourself, because no matter what happens you can overcome anything if you put your mind to it.

Matt, you need to dedicate yourself to your work. The first semester will be a breeze and there will be a lot of temptation to skip class and go out. Do not stray because the second semester is harder and the second year is quite difficult. Over summer study and gain knowledge that will help you succeed later. Do not ever take a break from school, not even summer and stick to your work. Do your math problems and do not try to wing it on the test, it will not work.

If given the opportunity to go back and speak with myself during highschool, I would definately tell myself to wake up and realize that life is happening every single day. What I mean by that is, I have always had a lot of potential to do great things but I never applied myself. I refused to accept advice from those older and wiser than myself. I would tell my younger self that if I want to succeed in this world "I must learn how to learn". As an adult now I have realized that the ability to learn from those with experiance is what alows us to better ourselvs. If I knew this as a child I could have avoided countless ammounts of unessessary hardship.

First I would like to know about professors and then financial aid and finally about safety.

I tell this to everyone that will benefit from it. I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school and to go for it. I was made fun of all through my school years so I put off going to college until I was an adult, although it was always a goal of mine, because I was afraid that I would be bullied. When I finally realized that my dream of making the difference in the lives of children would not come true without a college degree I gathered up all of my courage and applied to college. I became a college freshman and newlywed at age 26 while working a full time at a childcare center. A couple semesters later I realized how hard it was to take college classes, work 40+ hours and be pregnant with my first child. I am currently a sophmore with 2 small boys and I wish that I would have attended college after high school because it is hard to balance work, kids, husband and a home with college classes. Also by attending out of high school I would have been able to take advantage of everything college has to offer.

Get moving now! You don't have all the time in the world to wait. If you don't start looking into your future now and figuring out what you want then your future will be here before you are ready. You have to be more prepared for college. Yes it is going to be fun and you're going to meet new people and make great friends, but you have to think about why you are going in the first place. You are not going to be completely work focused the whole time but there is still a time to be serious and put your nose to the grind stone. You know you are going to do fine, but what about being better than fine? Don't sit back and tell yourself you'll get ready for college next week or next month because time runs out. You have to make everything you can out of college to be able to get where you want to be in life.

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Play sports and participate in as many school functions as you can. Take pride in your school. Do not care what people think or have to say about you. Just live your high school life to the fullest.

Make quicker decisions. Dont be afraid of what the future will hold. Being afraid of failing to make the right decisions to bring me happyness is something everyone is troubled with. The worst that can happen is you are not happy so you change the situation. Procrastination is the downfall to society. It is the same as being cronically lazy. Life is too short to keep putting things off.

I would tell myself to get involved right when I get to campus. I spent a lot of my freshman year in my dorm, taking time only to do my homework. If you want to be happy away from home, you need to get involved and make friends. Though you need to keep focus on your work, you can't go through life without any friends. Take time and do something fun for yourself.

There are many questions that preoccupy a high school student: what sports to play, what to wear to prom? But when you reach your senior year there will be one question on everyone’s minds: What college are you going to? Don’t worry! You can answer this question confidently. START PREPARING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL: The earlier you start preparing yourself for college, the better. That includes not only searching for good colleges and universities to attend, but also keeping up with school work and getting good grades. SCHEDULE SMART: Scheduling that first freshman year is a milestone in everyone’s life, but it is also very important. Make sure you take those college prep classes, so by your senior year you can take advanced placement classes and possibly earn college credit. THE TOP FIVE: By your senior year of high school, you should have the top five schools you’d like to possibly attend. Make sure that you apply by the early decision, to increase your chance of scholarship money! This may be cliché but enjoy the ride!! It is more fun than you may think.

I would tell myself to fill out more scholarship applications, take school more seriously and work on my study habits. I had been so used to not studying and doing fine in school that when I moved, I experienced a total culture shock. I stayed in my room, didn't socialize and stopped myself from finding a support system. I would plead with myself and hope that I make wiser decisions the second time around.

The best advice I could give to my high school self would be to stay out of drama, and concentrate on studies. Drama does not carry over to college where people hardly know each other. It will only last for short periods and then new drama will begin again. All of it is unimportant after a certain amount of time, and I have realized this after going to college. In high school, it was about who broke up with who, or who talked back to the teacher. Down the road none of that is important. The important thing is what you take from your time in high school and how you can use it later in life. Stay away from writing those notes in math and pay attention to what the teacher is saying, so you will be able to skip pre calculus in college. Drama will not prepare you for the real world, but hard work and paying attention in class will help get you ready for what is to come. Stay focused and always accept the blame for failures because maybe if you put in that extra hour to study you will be first in your class.

Dear Alex, To start off congradulations on graduating high school. When you start your first year at Mount San Antonio, I do advise that you go and take all your assessment test for math and English. Please take the calculus part for the math, so you don't have to take statistics. I would also recommend that you take more General Education classes for your first semester and not worry about music, because you will not be accepted into this class. Take a foreign language instead. Be sure to do all the homework, classwork, study, and ask for as much help as possible. When taking a math class, please be sure to look for Tomayo or Perez as a math instructor, and Enke for a English professor. I seriously hope that this will help you in your future at Mount San Antonio, and I wish you the best of luck. Sincerely, Your Future Self Alex.

If i went back in time i would inform myself about a lot of stressed filled situations that could have been avoided. I would tell myself to make sure college and transitional processes were done in a timely fashion. This includes meeting all deadline. I would let him know that getting funding for college is not that easy. So apply for scholarships and grants, lots of them.

Don't pack so much stuff, and learn how to study, even though you've never had to before. See your advisor about everything, even with questions about clubs. Get to know those around you more, the bigger the family, the easier it is for everyone to help each other when the going gets tough. Follow your gut and just go with psychology, it's been what you've been good at all along. Don't go with architecture just because it's hard to get into and feeds your ego.

If I had a chance to go back in time and was able to talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself to enjoy the study of the sciences and to let go of my fear of failing. As a high school student, I feared classes that involved chemistry, biology, and physics. Therefore, I did everything in my power to find a path around those courses. As a future undergraduate biology student I would encourage my younger self to put more effort into the sciences and understand the aspects of each study considering the uniqueness and interesting factors that go with each course of study. I would also tell my past self to save as much money as possible through my part-time job because the transition from dependence on parents soon vanishes and independences sets in, which has far more responsibilities than an individual actually wants. I would also tell myself to avoid any parties or get to gathers that would cause your grades in college to suffer. College and grades come first, than fun and celebration comes next. Consider celebrating your grade that you just received. All in all just enjoy life.

Always embrace your strengths and weaknesses, everyone has them. Always believe in yourself and what you're capable of doing. Wake up every morning and smile in the mirror, you're absoluetly beautiful inside and out, let the world see. Take this time to explore life, take leaps of faiths on new things, dont be scared or let fear paralyze you, for you won't always get second chances. Dont let others opinions or thoughts change you or your goals, for they dont have to deal with the possible outcomes. Remember everything happens for a reason. Life will happen, it will hurt sometimes, but itll also leave you smiling, youll make mistakes, but just try not to make them twice, learn valuable lessons the first time. Realize you'll fall down, but know you have more strength than most...just get up, brush yourself off and continue forward. Don't be your own worst enemy and stop yourself from what you are meant for. Everything is in the end will be ok, but you mustnt ever give up on yourself, who you are, what you stand for, or what you want out of life. This is YOUR life, live it.

It may take may little effert to be the top of your class in high school but don't become lazy or pick up bad stuby habits because college requiers a lot of effert. DO NOT JOIN RISE. Go to the magna center or your professors when ever you run into academic troubles. BUSN not BIO or PHIL. Always study you can catch up on shows online later on. Don't forget to have a social life. Join Greek life. Exercise.

I would advise myself to become more organized and focused. There is so many distractions at college; friends, activities, parties and a new place to live and explore the surroundings. I would have developed better study skills and self-discipline. In addition, I would have saved more money as it has been very difficult on my parents financially. As it is, we will be paying very high interest loans for the next 15 years. IThe advice I would give myself would be to begin saving for college earlier and to not spend money foolishly. In addition, I would give myself advice about working on scholarship applications earlier and to obtain letters of recommendation throughout my senior year. I would have become more involved in civic and volunteer opportunities in my community.

I would encourage myself to have stuck with wrestling. Before I even started middle school I was in a wrestling programn. In my junior year of highschool I won the sectional championship for my weight class. I wrestled almost my whole life and in 12th grade my best friend got really sick. I stopped wrestling in the middle of the season even though I thought I could go further than the previous year. I was stressed about graduating, work, and spending time with my child hood friend. I know that if I stuck with wrestling I could have made it to the state championship and wrestled through out college. Wrestling would have helped me in college by meeting friends, scholarships, and accomplishing my life long dream to win a state championship. I know my friend would have been extremely proud of me if I stuck with it and was wrestling on the Kent state wrestling team.

As a high school senior I was not the least concerned with my future. Some may consider this predicament a maturity issue, however it is an effect of not having adequate guidance from a reputable authority figure. Not one person in my family or group of friends perceived the institution of education as a means of finding self worth. Hence the first and primary peice of advice would be to get out of my bubble, and immerse myself within groups of people who are commited, and have realistic goals which include the pursuit of obtaining a college degree. And that if I did not heed this warning, I would become accustomed to working retail positions and would be very displeased doing so. Such is the reality of what has actually occured. I would then ask myself, would you rather learn this lesson in four years while scanning daipers at a local retail chain, or change your behavior now and forever reap the benefits which only education can help you to acheive. I would then use this moment to entertain the idea of pursuing a degree in nursing as it would be easier to be accepted to programs back in 2007.

After my first year in college, I realized a lot of things. I realized that I did make my high school years just the way I wanted them to be..for the most part. I always knew that college would be expensive, that it would be a challenge... but it's different when you're a senior in high school thinking this, and when you're a college freshman looking at your grades and loans and dorm assignments, and essentially living that thought. If I could give myself any advice, I'd tell myself to try much harder to be a 4.0 honors student, even if I was highly involved with my Varsity and Club soccer team. I would have tried to be less shy in my dorm and try to meet people with the same interests as me. Most importantly, I would have tried harder to find more scholarships to ease the financial burden on my family. But I fully believe lessons can be learned. I set goals to make this next semester, including a better work ethic for much better grades, and putting more money from work into my loans instead of a new pair of shoes.

I would not have stopped going and finished my degree all the way through. I also would have just orginally went in general and then decided my major instead of changing it 3 or 4 times which made me take classes I did not need to take which made school longer.

Knowing what I know now about college life, if I could take myself back in time and talk to myself in high school as a high school senior I would tell myself to get a soild ground on all of the material that I am learning and understand it because it is also material that is used throughout college. Do not just memorize the material but actually understand and learn it, therefore you can still apply all of that information once you get to college.

If I could go back to the day I went to orientation I would tell myself to move on campus immediately to get the full college experience! I also wish I would have realized my first year the importance of meeting with advisors and career counselors. Kent State's advising team is AMAZING! Through meetings with career counselors I was able to find a major that fit not only my interests but my strengths perfectly and once I chose my major I met with the department advisor and still do frequently! Meeting with an advisor is so important because every time I walk out from meeting with them I feel good about myself, my goals, and my college career path which is the most incredible motivator. They're also helping me to possibly study abroad in Florence, Italy and working with me to not only finance the trip but find ways to help me with financing while I'm away. Studying abroad would be an amazing experience and if I could go back I would look into it a lot sooner and emphasize to myself the importance of pursuing opportunities that will set me apart from my peers.