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If I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, I would proably have told myself the importance of getting a college education. Back then I didnt see no point in college. My GPA was a 2.5 and I could have done way better. I always thought to myself "why should I work so hard and invest thousands upon thousands of dollars for college, in hopes that i'll qualify for a field, that isin’t guaranteed". I now realize that a college education is key for success. Many people these days are working jobs that they are not the least bit interested in and that can be really misrable. But by going to college, your taking a vital approach and step toward doing something that you really love and can make good money at. If I could go back in time to when I was in high school. I would advice myself to work harder, be more driven and determined. Although nothing in life is guaranteed, that does not mean we should give up and accept defeat. With a college degree, student do have a higher chance to succed than those without.

There are many things that I could say to my high school self but the following advice is what stands out the most. The first thing I would tell myself is to take a huge breath and relax. College courses are not as difficult as they seem. They are not setuo to make you fail but so that you can succeed if you take the opportunities given. Honestly there is no excuse to fail from the wide array of student resources on campus. Secondly I would tell myself to stop worrying about being judged and to stop carrying about what people think. I used to worry about what I wear but in college I learned that everyone dresses so differently that there is no rrom to judeg. The only place where judgement is fair is in personalities. That is what I would tell my high school self.

I would tell myself to get involved in an organization as soon as possible. I would tell him to not hook up with any girl during orientation week. I would also tell him to not look for a wife in his freshman year. I would encourage him to do and fill out as many scholarship applications as soon as possible. Find good friends (around 2-3). READ THE SYLLABUS!! READ E-MAILS religiously! When you become a Christian, be sure to get linked up with a great community/body of believers. Manage your time wisely, you can afford to deny yourself some funtime in exchange for a good night's sleep. Don't forget to call mom. Embrace your independence. Max out your credit hours for your freshman and sophomore year (take mostly LERs). Take more advantage of the campus resources. Buy plenty of underwear and socks. Find a good roomate and form a healthy relationship with him early on.

I would say do everything right away schedule, housing, finacial aid and i would save up more money

I would advise myself to not get as worked up as I usually do about beginning new things. I would tell myself that everyone is in the same place as I am and that I'm not behind in any way right from the get-go. I would also encourage myself to be more open and make connections a lot earlier than I had and not feel as though as I was inferior to everyone as many share the same insecurities as I have.

Save every cent you have ever made EVER. It doesn't matter that you want other thing just save all of it for school because they will come up with new and fun ways to steal all you're money and if you don't save you will never afford it. Sorry, no fun in the sun with you and you're friends you need the money for school. Everything goes to Kent.

Two things that I would go back and tell myself as a high school senior would be to get involved and to save as much money as possible. I did not get very involved my first year, and as a result I didn't met as many people as I wish I would have. But my last year I started joining more organizations and going out a little more and I ended up meeting a lot of new people and making some close friends. This year I would like to do even more. I would also tell myself to save all of my money. As a high school student, I was not all that bad at saving money, but I did have tendencies to spend more than I should. I would tell myself to save 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the money I made and put it away into savings, which would have significantly helped me with paying for college out of my own pocket.

I would tell my high school senior self to apply for more scholarships. The toughest part of college is paying off your education. My education is worth it in the end, but for right now money is tough to come around. Getting all the help, no matter how small, can make all the difference. I never thought about scholarships when I was a high school senior. I didn't know the value of them and I only thought they were a waste of time. If I could only go back in time and tell myself it's worth every second to fill out a simple scholarship, or write an essay for a scholarship, I would in a heartbeat.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition the advice I would give myself now, looking back, is I would challenge myself to be more aggressive about my grades. After going through the process of financial aid I think it would have been easier to get an academic scholarship. I didn't get an academic scholarship. If i had of challenged myself more when it came to grades and taking my courses more seriously I may have been offered an academic scholarship. I did take a couple college courses, and did well, while in highschool but i should have taken a few college courses while in highschool. I should have take my athleticism more seriously, as well. I was a swimmer and a softballer in highschool. Possibly playing harder, swimming faster, applying myself more scholastically may have gotten me some scholarship money. If I had it to do all over again and knowing what I know now I would have taken my highschool academics and my sporting opportunities much more seriously.

Living in on-campus housing as a freshman was the best decision I had ever made. Having the ability to meet students my age that were experiencing life the way I was ended up being the most rewarding experience I had at this University. Although Kent State offers great exploratory programs to help students find what they are most interested in, it is important to have some sort of idea as to where your career goals lie. The most imperative thing I could say would be to take your freshman year seriously. Although the classes are introductory and may seem unimportant, this is the year that your GPA is formed. Remember that good grades may be accomplished at ease, but the education your gaining from them is the most important thing to take with you. Never take anything for granted and enjoy every minute of your time here. These will be the best years of your life and don't be eager for them to end!

I would tell him not to be so hard on himself. I spent my senior year of high school beating myself up. "Am I good enough?" "Have I done enough?" "Am I what they're looking for?" I beat myself down to the point of thinking I didn't deserve to go to college. My biggest obstacle was myself. I looked around at the other students sitting with their parents at orientations, and I didn't have that. Childrens Services moved me with my grandparents and they physically couldn't make the trip. I didn't feel like I fit in, and worried about how that would affect my experience. And because of that mindset, my first year was miserable. It wasn't until the summer before my sophomore year that I realized I was the only one who thought of myself that way. The faculty, the students, they all thought I fit right in, and that I was more than worthy of being there. No matter what you've gone through or who you've become as a person, you're all sitting in the same classroom. Nobody got there the same way, so how could that matter?

To actually study and goto every class. It is not high school and you cannot simply get A's on the exams and get a 4.0 you need to do every homework and paper asked of you. Their are few things you will wish you did as you age, having high grade is one, where going out all the time is not. Think about the future and not the moment.

If i were able to talk to my past self I would say to avoid making your schedule as similar time-wise to your schedule in high school because as an incoming freshman you don't want that sense of familiarity. Setting your schedule up that way makes it more difficult to break those old habits from high school and has put me in the spot were I am now of trying to climb out of the hole I dug back to the level I know I am capable of performing at.

One major piece of advice I would give myself is to not procrastinate. One thing that's hurt me the most is procrastination. If I could start over again, I'd definitely start things sooner. I'd take my ACT and other placement tests sooner, apply for scholarships sooner, attend orientation sooner. I would do everything immediately so that I would be less stressed and know that things were finished and taken care of.

Don't pack as many knick-knacks. Get to know your roommate better before you meet her. Go out of your way to meet new people and organize get-togethers. Don't spend so much money at Starbucks. Watch what you eat. Build up your winter wardrobe. Be more adventurous.

If I were to go back in time with the ability to speak to myself as a high-school senior I would advise myself to be more active in searching for colleges as well as scholarships. Right now, in this moment, affording being able to go to college has become quite difficult. With only one person working a job and two persons who have searched for a job, but have not succeeded in my family, paying for just one year at Kent has been a struggle. Aside from finacial issues, I would also advise myself not to look at the future with so much dread. Sure, complications did occur as I previously predicted, but that should not stop me from having a good time.

I was just a senior not too long ago. I came from an all-girls catholic highschool in Baltimore, Maryland. If I had the chance to go back in time and tell my senior self about college life, i'd tell myself to be more of myself, to be more social with boys and other kids my age not attending my highschool, and to spend more time with my mom and sister. Everybody loves a girl who is confident and 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} herself. I am confident, but going to college where you don't know anyone can hurt your confidence a bit. I'd tell myself not to let myself down and to just be myself. I'd tell myself to talk to more boys because i'm not at an all girls school anymore; I need guy friends - even if boys are weird, they balance things when girls are around. Im good at making friends, but i'm not used to being around boys; I have all girls in my house too. Lastly, i'd spend more time with my mom and sister, because I am in OH 6 hours away from MD, i miss them.

I have not attended yet so I'm not sure what I would tell myself about doing anything different. I knew it was important to keep my grades up. Because of that every college I applied to I was accepted. I would say don't give up. Senior year was the hardest because I just wanted to be done with the whole school thing. To the point I thought graduation would never arrive. But it did! It kept me from getting really excited about college but now I am super excited and cannot wait to start a new chapter in my life. So I definitely would tell myself to keep your chin up, you can do it and it will all be worth it!

Dont be afraid of being apart of too many groups and orginizations. the more people you connect with and know in high school the better it will prepare you for college. Dont be afraid to make mistakes either. after high school you get a clean slate. try things that you may fail at and see where you get so when the challenge present itself in the future you know how to handle it.

Take advantage of living on campus for your first year. Once you move back home to make schooling more affordable, it is harder to stay in touch with the people you have met and be involved in campus activites. Make sure to attend classes no matter how early, you are paying for the professors' time and you need to take advantage of their knowledge. An excellent piece of advice is to major in Medical Technology. Pharmacy is too involved for what you want to do as a career. The med tech major is perfect and you can make it into the clinical with ease if you focus on your school work and study habits now. Also you can manage to double major in Biology and double minor in Psychology and Chemistry if you work hard. It is very rewarding to have all of these experiences. Most importantly just remember to work hard but also have some fun. Enjoy everything you can because before you know it you will be a senior wanting to go back. Lastly, time management is your friend and will help you on your way to a having an enjoyable and very successful college experience.

What I learned in college was diffently a big change and an eye opening for me. Being in high school was like a little fish in a pond for me. I never did anything hard to be able to get the grade that I always wanted. It felt easy to be in high school because you didn't worry so much about yourself more. There were teachers there for you, telling you what you need to do to be able to pass your class and make it in school. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give to myself is not to give up and try harder in school. Becasue if you try harder in high school you would get the exprience of what it would be in college. If I had tried harder in high school I wouldn't be in a tough situation of trying to find grants and scholarships to be paying for my school. Grades do count in everyting when it comes to school and for now I do plan to keep and get good grades so I can finish college.

If I went back in time and talked to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself a few things before starting college. The two main things I would tell myself would be: never be afraid to ask for help, and don't let other people control your emotions. There is a saying about how you can't control other peoples actions, but you can control how you react to them. I think that's an important piece of advice because you can't live your whole life trying to please other people. You are setting yourself up for failure if your goal is to make everyone else happy. I also think it's incredibly important to ask for help because you can't do everything on your own. That's something that I didn't realize when I came to college. Today's society calls it weakness when people ask for help, but I call it determination. People are not perfect and we will make mistakes, but we learn from those by asking others to help us out. Asking for help allows you to succeed and to make connections and build opportunities.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would stress to myself that applying for scholarships will help you out in the long run, and take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way because opportunities like the ones presented will never come around again. I would explain to myself that I should show more initiative at your intern jobs so when you need a job later down the road they could possibly help you out. So you can maybe pay for a car, or buy the things you want. I would also tell myself that life does not get easier as you get older, once you hit college you are expected to do a lot more things on your own and your parents can no longer hold your hand throughout it all.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would take past me by the shoulders, look her square in the eye and say, "Listen, you need to make as much money as you can now, because college is incredibly expensive and every penny counts. Ride the city bus or your bike, but you need to figure out a way to get some more dough; being in debt your first year as an adult really takes the joy out of it." Past me would probably get frustrated and explain how she doesn't have time for work between several AP classes and extracurricular activities, but I would take a softer approach and say, "I know life is busy and stressful for you, but in college the pressure only gets more intense, and vastly more expensive. I've learned that less debt is less stress." If I could have heard this advice, the sudden appearance of cash in my account would no doubt significantly reduce the load on my back and help me focus on what matters the most to me: earning my degree and graduating with a high GPA.

Tyesha this is URGENT, I know this might seem weird, but I’m you from the future. You’ll be graduating in a few months and I’ve received a great opportunity to steer you in a better direction. First off, just because the FAFSA asks for your mom’s financial information, doesn’t mean she’s going to help you pay for school. In fact she’s going to tell you not to ask for any type of help at all. You’ll be upset with her, but I’m guessing she just has debts of her own. Please try not to hold a grudge. Also, the loan offerings will not be enough to cover a semester and you will feel like all hope is lost. To avoid feeling like it’s not meant for you to get a higher education you will need to start applying for as many scholarships as you can, while you still have time. The scholarships and a decent paying full time job will be your only hope of maintaining the education you need to live out your dreams. My advice to you would be to never give up. Good Luck, Tyesha Searcy

I replay in my head all these things that I would do different If I could go back and talk to myself. Although I loved my first year of college, if I could I would go back in time and tell my high school self one thing. That would be to not take things for granted. A lot of the time I did and really wish I had not. I would warn myself to work a lot harder and not take my studies for granted or the friendships I have made over the course of my first year at college. I would not change what has happened this year because it has made me more aware and shaped me into being a better person. If only I could go back though, I would tell myself to not take things for granted.

I would start by saying sit down and listen to me. I know you're stubborn and think you know everything about how the world works, but let me assure you as you get older you're going to realize you learn something new everyday. You're going to step on that campus and it is going to be a shock at first. There are parties all the time and girls everywhere. There are so many things going on that school at times is going to seem like an afterthought. I am telling you kid. Don't let the library be a big building you just walk around to get to the next party. The degree won't be given to you it must be earned. Go into that library, go to class, grab the knowledge, if you don't do it now you'll be doing it in 20 years, and it doesn't get any easier. I want the best for you out there. Go for it work hard and don't forget why you're there. Remember this conversation. You'll thank me someday.

Stop being afraid to talk to your professors. They're there to help you with any questions you have. You don't have to fail your math class if you just ask for some extra help. Believe me, it's going to lower your GPA more than you think. Also, talk to some people. Yes, you found a group of friends you like but that doesn't mean you have to hang out with them exclusively. Talk to everyone; from the librarian to the hacky-sack kids. They will all bring something different into your life. Don't be so shy like you were in high school, you'll learn more and have more fun if you're open and friendly. Lastly, relax. College is nothing to be afraid of. You're going to love it.

Moving from high school to college is the scariest experience of your life, but don't shy away from it. Life cannot be lived by hiding away in your dorm room, you have to jump in feet first. Once you get past that, it's the best thing that's happened to you. There's a whole world out there if you only muster up the courage to reach for it. You're going to make this experience your own, meet the most amazing people, and it's going to make you happier than you ever thought you would be. Once you learn to balance everything, it's a piece of cake.

The end of senior year was always made out be a great time, and to a certain extent it was, however, it would have been much better if I had not pushed off my college duties as much as I did. It would have been much more fun if I did not have to worry about tution, scholarships, loans, and my housing application. I would tell myself to enjoy senior year, however, take college planing seriously and to not procrastinate with it. I would also tell myself to be more involved with Parma. Nothing is worse than the feeling of regret, especially when it is something that could have been done easily, which is why I would tell myself to get involved the last year of grade school. Seeing most of my friends receive awards for being members of clubs and not receiving many myself was very difficult. I wish I would have joined the clubs they did. I wish I could have been able to proudly stand on stage with them and wish I strenghtened our friendships through them. Senior year could not have only been just okay, it could have been amazing if I followed these simple tips.

No matter what obstacle stands in your way, you can over come it. You may have a child on the way but you will be just fine and succeed in everything you put mind to. College is just the first step to the rest of your successful life. You can do this and anyone who tells you differently has no idea the kind of person you are, and will become.

Make sure to hold yourself accountable, as you are in charge of yourself now. Don't blow off ANY of your classes, even the 'easy A' ones that you don't have to try in. If anything, those are the most important. They cushion your GPA when, further down the road, you don't do as well as planned; as classes get tougher as majors narrow. People don't realize that EVERY class is a notch in your GPA, which determines the path of your entire life. You are paying for every single credit hour you take now. As far as I'm concerned, any class you miss is a waste of money. You are paying for this education; don't blow it off. Temporary problems might get in the way like, you're too tired, too hungover, you hate the class, or it doesn't have anything to do with your major. Don't let a temporary problem have a permanent affect on this one shot you have to attain this degree. A degree that, in my case, I've been dreaming of my whole life. Missing out on a party is better than missing out on your future.

As high school slowly came to a close, I had never been so excited and hopeful in my entire life. I was finally going to be out on my own at college, paving a road to a brighter future than my parents were ever granted. But once they left me there on move-in day, I began to panic about all the ways things could go wrong. Would I make any friends? What if I hated my major? I let my optimism fade. I let my fears hold me back from making an effort. Instead of socializing or joining student groups, I retreated into myself where I could never fail if I never tried. I would love to go back in time to my high school senior self and tell her never to lose hope or let her fears get the best of her. I want her to know that all her excitement was justified because college is truly an amazing experience. All those clichés about “finding yourself” in college are right; she needs to remain hopeful that it will happen with time. I want to tell her to keep smiling because great things will eventually come to her.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to fill out as many scholarships as I possibly could. The most difficult thing to cope with in college is knowing that I'm going to come out in debt. Thinking about this situation makes my anxiety go through the roof. I would tell my high school senior-self to sit down at a computer for two hours a night and fill out whatever I could find. I have five sisters and it would take a lot of stress of my parents if I could pay for a few years of college just solely on scholarships.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to try to be more outgoing and more open about my opinions and feelings. Transitioning into college was not too hard for me in the academic aspect, but going from a group of about four hundred people i was with for years to a huge university full of strangers was a little more difficult for me. Throughout high school I was shy and outspoken, so going into college where students are encouraged to be an individual was a big change. My first year of college did help me become much more outgoing and unique, but it would have been a much more smooth and less nerve wrecking, if I had begun to make these changes as a high school senior.

I would tell myself: 1) Go to community school for the first 2years, not private school. You are going to end up taking out student loans to pay for basic classes, English, Math, Psych, etc,… that you could have taken at a community school for without all of the debt. No matter what anyone tells, you these classes are just as good as the ones at the fancy school, so start there and then move on. 2) Study harder and enjoy the time spent learning more, because someday you will find that you would give anything to be able to go back and do it right the first time. 3) Learn how to balance school with the first-time freedoms. Have fun but stay focus on the true goal, getting an education that will let you get the job you want so you can afford other freedoms. 4) Learn to forgive yourself for the mistakes you will make, do not let them eat you up and make you waste time thinking about regrets. Learn to forgive, let go and move on knowing you will not make those same mistakes again. 5) Try to love life and really learn to live.

If I could back in time, I honestly wouldn’t change anything about my past two years of college. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the College of Arts and Sciences Learning Community which was designed to help incoming freshman students adapt to college life. Groups of freshman were assigned to a mentor leader. This mentor was there to teach you the ins and outs, to give you tips and anything else you needed. My mentor was a graduating senior in the same major as me, pharmacy, so she was all the help I could ask for. If I had to give some advice to future college students it would be to balance and prioritize your school work and your social activities. College is a very fun and exciting time but is also very costly. I have had friends that had too much fun and failed but I have also had friends that don’t do anything but study. Then there is myself, I had blast both years of college and still achieved a solid GPA of 3.7. This just goes to show that with a healthy balance college will be both fun and rewarding.

There are some things I would tell my senior self if i could go back. First, I would tell myself to slow down; take it all in, because high school is much different than college. I would tell myself to enjoy the moments with your best friends and the ones you love because you won't ever be together like you were in highschool. I would also tell myself to create better study habits. I learned very quickly that any kind of slacking will simply not get the job done in highschool. Do your homework and study for tests, I would tell myself. Lastly, I would tell myself to quit worrying about going to college, Kent State will be the right choice!

If I could go back in time and give myself advie as a high school senior i would tell myself a few things. I would tell myself to come in to college with an open mind and do not limit yourself based on your past. Coming into college with an open mind allows you to try more things and make new friends right away. Try stuff that you normally would not try especially if you go to a big school. Going to a big school can make you just feel like a number and can be overwhelming at times, so to make the transition easier getting involved can make you feel apart of something and an open mind can allow you to see the various options college has to offer. Your interests in high school might change when you go to college so just keep an open mind and take advantage of various social groups, clubs and events on campus to get involved and establish a comfortable environment for the next four years of your life.

Eli, You need to ditch the idea of succeding as a programmer without a degree. It's not gonna happen. Skip going to that two year technical school and go for your BS at a state school. Also, start making a strict schedule for yourself. I know you like to day dream and go off on tangents, but that won't complete homework or pay the bills. Schedule yourself enough time to complete your work, but also schedule some for fun with the new friends your sure to make at college. Don't be afriad to try new activites or attend meetings at new clubs. Step up and lead them when the time comes. That looks great on a resume, not to mention all the connections you make through them. Finally, don't bite off more than you can chew. It's super easy to get tied up with actual work, but don't let that put you off course from graduating. A degree means a lot and it paves the way for better work in the future.

There are many things I would like to advice myself if I could turn back in time. One most important advice is to be yourself. I know it gets absolutely overwhelming to fit in a crowd especially the campus being so big. Don't get caught up to what society expects you to be, just be yourself around people; don't let anyone tell you what to do and not to do. Trying to fit in is such a social norm in our community that we sometimes forget who we are. Other than being yourself is procrastination. In high school procrastination was a huge lingo since all the teachers were easy on us and they are the constant reminders of when the homework or projects are due. In college, the professors will not remind when stuff are due. You are completely on your own when it comes to time management. So it is important not to procrastinate. One last advice is make sure you don't skip meals. Eating healthy food is very essential to which it gives the students energy and strength to do all different task. Just have fun and enjoy the ride!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to get really excited. I would assure myself that this next step in my life is going to be so exciting and to keep an open mind and remember to constantly try new things. Leave my comfort zone, meet new people and have fun. Kent will allow me to explore everything I love. I would guarantee myself that my love for fashion will grow and I will be surrounded by people who are just as focused to be successful as I am. I would tell myself to try and not to be so nervous, that how I am feeling is normal and everyone else will be feeling it to. It will be hard in the begining but so rewarding as the months go on. Embrace the new journey, it will be everything I have hoped for.

You can achieve anything you set your mind to; don't give up! Work as much as you can to save money for college. Learn as much as you can from family, friends, classmates, and professors because they've all been in your shoes at some point in your life and they are here to help your transition from high school to college. It can be over-whelming at times, but take a deep breath and realize that you have the potential to do amazing things. Money is going to be tight at times. You might find it hard to find a place to live. Class load might be more than you thought you could handle. You'll wonder if you're even doing the right thing at the right time in your life. But college is here to help you realize and work towards your career. Never loose sight of what you want in life and run for it with everything you've got! You can do this!

Okay Look this is your conscience speaking and considering your background and where you come from knowing that your family can't possibly support you financially, you should apply for as many scholarships possible. College is not cheap, you can't afford to play games and socialize at all times you have to get focused. Hold on to that brave, naive, ambitious girl inside of you because your going to need her to get you through the low times. College is going to be the best expereice of your life and also the biggest test against your dreams. If you're as ambitious as I know you are you'll hold on and stay focused because the parties will always be there but your time is now! The dream is yours and its up to you to go after it, a party is a celebration and if it's not worth celebrating the dream than it's not worth attending. While in college work a little but not so much where you get away from the task at hand which is working towards your dreams. Don't work so much where you lose sight of your career for a job.

If I could go back, I'd tell myself not to worry about choosing an artistic major in college instead of a STEM major like all of my other friends. It's okay, it will be worth it. It will be difficult, but worth it. Just try your hardest to stay on top of your work so you don't get stressed out as much as I already have. I'd tell myself not to worry about having a boyfriend, because you will make friends and you will love them so much. I'd tell myself to be more outgoing and look forward to meeting new people. Going to college out-of-state doesn't have to only mean leaving your friends, your life. It means a new slate. Don't take it for granted. Get out there and make some memories. But most importantly, enjoy yourself. It's true when others say it'll be the best years of your life. It's when you grow the most as a person, as a human being. Your mind will be overcome by new ideas, welcome them. They will make you a better person. Be open to so much more.

I waited a long time before I decided to go to college because I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell me what degree I would be happy with. I would also suggest going to the same college I am now because it really is a good college and I would be able to learn a lot.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would encourage myself to work on my writing skills. I would also tell myself to work on studying and applying concepts. I would tell myself that tutors are your friend and to use every tool available for me to succeed. I would tell myself to appreciate my parents and the roll they play in my life. Living on campus helps you grow up quickly. I would tell myself to get around other student that are reaching high for their goals. I would tell myself that reading is a necessity. I would tell myself that procrastination is not something that I should get use to. Getting homework done on time will be important to my grade. Last but not least I would tell myself to make it to class everyday. Those extra points in college will help.

If i could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself that seeing my name on a college roster is enough motivation to graduate senior year and push through the stresses of college. Walking into my first college class and seeing my name on the roster made me realize the family support I recieved to get to my current position in life. Since I went to college in a different state, my family support greatly helped with homesickness. My name on a college roster also reminded me of all the academic years I went through to get to college. It reminded me of the obstacles I overcame to be a college student. Since completing my first year of college, I would definitely tell high school me that high school is a breeze, and that I should have valued my time there more than I did.

As I would be talking to my self, I would say: Justin, congratulations on your interest in continuing on with your education. There are a few things to keep in mind while you embark on this academic journey. 1. In high-school, the class content is typically covered by the teacher, as they will read the relevant chapter inside the classroom and follow a rigid curriculum. However, in college, the professors controll the class content. With this is mind, it is very important to read the chapter before you attend the corresponding class. This way, you will be able to participate with the in class discussions and perform very well. 2. You are deciding to attend college. It is not a mandatory thing. With that in mind, plan on attending events and talks regarding your major. College is here to help teach you how to learn independently, and it is worthwhile to begin appealing to your academic interests right now. Do not be afraid to speak with your professors if you find something within the class particularly interesting, as your professors will be more than happy to speak with you. That's it! Again, congratulations. The hard works begins now.

First, I would tell my high school self to be a communication studies major! I went into school not having any idea what my major should be, and it took me a semester to figure it out. Although things worked out, it would have been good to know my major in my first semester of college. Secondly, I would tell my high school self to really look into loans, scholarships, and grants. Unfortunately, with a lot of it, I was too late and also confused. I am on track now, but I would have told myself as a senior to really take initiative at that time when it was very important. And thirdly, I would tell myself as a senior to not be afraid! Going somewhere with many new people is, ideally, pretty scary, but by the third day, it is no big deal at all. Everyone is relatively nice, and they are probably a little afraid, too. Just remember, you are not alone and it is not as difficult as it seems!