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I would tell the the 17 year old me that college is a wild ride and to take every opportunity that comes along. If I have learned anything this year, it is that literally anything physically possible can happen and will happen. Be willing to embrace change and be open to any experience. Say yes. You only get to be young and responsible for only yourself during these few years. So enjoy them and take everything one day at a time.

I would tell myself to not be afraid and to put yourself out there. Also, you need to have confidence and believe in yourself no matter what. Never let other people get in the way of your dreams and aspirations. College is not easy but as long as you stay focused and put your mind to it you will learn and be great.

Do not take high school for granted. What they teach you there will really help you for college, especially when it comes to study habits and writing skills. Always turn homework in and do every little bit of extra credit because it goes a long way in the end. Do not be lazy when it comes to scholarships, college is more expensive than you think. Your mother is not working as hard as she does just for the fun of it, make her proud. Always look presentable, carry yourself well because this might be college but it is always a professional enviroment. The friends that you have in high school may not be there for you when you go to college, you must learn how to make new friends. It may not be the easiest thing of your life but it can not hurt you, it will help you to become a better person and be more realistic about situations. And lastly, it is okay to be yourself, by being yourself you will learn that others will learn how to accept you for who you are, for the good and bad. College is a give and take experience.

My best advice to my high school self would be, above all else, to know exactly what you want in life before you start college. It is beyond important to know what you want to pursue as your major, and to know what your plans are after you graduate. Plenty of my peers here at Kent State don't know what they want to study, and as a result, their graduation date is being pushed further and further back.

My advice to future college students that I should have grasped, is to NEVER be afraid to ask for help when you need it! College is very different and more challenging than high school was, and many students in college are ashamed to ask for help because they never used to need any when they were in high school. Professors, tutors, librarians, and many other resources are all here for you! Take advantage of it! Especially since you are spending alot of money on your college education, it's best to take advantage of the extra help available for your success! This is probably the best advice I could give to myself and future students, because it can be the difference between failing a class and getting an A. GO FOR IT!!!

Dear Highschool self, Being a senior it is scary thinking about going away for college, but just remember one thing. Try not to be overwhelmed with the college experience. Make school work your first priority. Make sure to apply for scholarships and to have high GPA so you can get awarded for your academics. Ask for help as much as possible. It does not make you look uneducated, it will help you in the long run. When there is a tutor available, use them. Your advisor is your best friend. It is their job to help you, do not hold back. Don't lose focus on who you are. You will start finding out who you are as a person and what is important to you. Make as many friends as possible, connections are the best. In every class make a friend so that you can have a study buddy or help if you miss class. Oh and lastly, remember just to take a deep breath. If you think highschool went by fast just wait for college. Sincerely, college me

You come a long way to become a young man of learning, responsibility, wise decisions, and making a great life for yourself!

Explore all career fields. It was so easy to choose between being a doctor, lawyer, or teacher....but there a millions of different jobs out there that I didn't even realize existed...EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS BETTER!!!! You really are smarter than you felt in high school. College classes are more focused and are a better fit, so being a pharmacist or lawyer is NOT out of the question!

I would tell myself that college is so much harder in high school. Many kids fluff off high school and think it is too hard for them, unknowing until they get into the college level. This level of education is tough and you must work hard. The friends and relationships can be put to the side and school work comes first. Always try and apply to scholarships before the term starts. Finical aid helps out, but the free money from generous suppliers is a plus!

The advice I would give to my past senior self, is to make myself uncomfortable. In a way this may seem like bad advice, but for me and others, this could help alot. By saying to make myself uncomfortable I mean that I should have made choices that I wanted to do, but felt too uncomfortable to make. One example is that I choose to room by myself because I was too scared of rooming with someone who might not like me, by me making this decision I was unable to have that experience and make a new friend. Another example is that i choose not to participate in any activities, if I would have done this and made myself uncomfortable then I might have found something I really enjoyed and may have made some friends at the same time which also might have meant that i would hang out with people more! I am afraid to be around people so if I would have made myself uncomfortable and gone with some choices that I wanted to make but was too scared too, I might have had a better year and might have made some friends.

Throughout high school I could not wait for the day where I would leave to college. I was just ready to be on my own and be free to do what ever I pleased. I finally only had three days left, three days before my entire life was going to change forever. I remember it like it was yesterday, I remember telling my dad, "Dad I don't know if I can do this." And he told me, "Always follow your dreams, but never forget your way back home." Then it didn't make sense, but now if I could go back I would tell someone the same thing. Dreams are beautiful, and sometimes they will take you places that you didn't have planned, but home is home and that will never change. My best advice would be to appreciate everything your parents do for you. Appreciate the little notes that your mom leaves to remind you of things, the home cook meals, the arguements, the lessons, appreciate everything because when you go to college you lose it all. Appreciate how easy life is when you're in high school, because it's barely the first step.

My whole life, people have been telling me "High school is the best time of your life!" I was very disappointed with that statement all through highschool, because high school was fun, but it definitely was not the time of my life. I made more vauled friends and memories in the first month of college than I ever did in high school. My biggest piece of advice is that STOP worrying about everyone else. It doesn't matter if everyone else has accomplished things, been places, or made grades that you have not. It doesn't matter now and it won't matter later what "everyone else" is doing because YOUR LIFE is about you! If everyone has their license, get yours because YOU are ready to drive, not because everyone else can drive. You will look back on these things and feel silly for trying to keep up with your peers all the time. On a college campus where no one knows you, where you came from, or your past reputation, you will realize that life is not about constantly competing with others, its making yourself the most successful person you can be.

i would really say get involve in high school it will make the world of diffrence in college. Get involved in anything joing the organizations that the school has work on building your resumae before you get to college. Dont go into college without thinking about what you really want to do figure that out or at least narrow it down and go to a school that has both ideas that you have in mind. Even as a freshman it may seem like you have forever to decied and look for scholarships but the more you can get before you go to college the better off you will be.

My advice to myself about transitioning to college life would involve being more independent! I always had help when a new experience presented itself. Whether it was signing up for classes, filling out paperwork for a sport, or determining my tax status, I went to people with questions. Not that you don’t have counselors and professors in college; but it’s not the same, I don’t know these people! I was apprehensive using my school email for class instructions and Blackboard to listen to lectures. Buying books and books with access cards took searching for a bargain to a whole new level of online shopping! I have found persistence pays off. So does trial and error! Don’t be afraid to tackle those new experiences by yourself! My brother had never flown on an airplane until he joined the Army and was “forced” to travel alone. After the first time, though, he said he could conquer any airport. I think of that philosophy when I’m trying something for the first time; next time I do this I will be an expert at it. Well, at least I’ll know a little bit about what I’m doing!

If I could give myself advice about college before entering, I would say do not make quick decisions. I've made so many poor decisions because I never took the time to analyze the outcomes and I based them off of what others told me. Rather than relying on others, research for yourself. Take the time to make decisions that you know will benefit you towards doing what you're passionate about and don't worry about the financial situations or what others might say because you have to live with your choices, not them. It's better to make clear choices now instead of completing a degree in a field you don't enjoy, getting a job that isn't fulfilling in multiple aspects, and deciding to go back to school for something completely different. So, take your time and make educated decisions. If you don't know what you want to do, research and take classes that will help you decide because you won't know if you like or dislike something until you try it.

Throughout high school I was always told to study and focus on my grades, so I was fully prepared for the SATs and I had a strong GPA to apply with. Although these numbers are a vital aspect of applying to any university, I wish I had focused less on my academic work. Studies are incredibly important and should most certainly not be slacked upon, but high school is also an experience. If I could go back and tell my high school self anything, I would tell myself to get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities high school had to offer. The importance of getting involved is so overseen because of the publicity of grades and scores that we forget about the experience. I wish I would have tried out for a play or attended almost every sporting event that I could instead of spending that night studying and worrying about all the work I had to do. High school was my opportunity to step outside of my shell, to be adventurous and try something new, but I failed at experiencing that opportunity. Do not wait until your senior year like I did, instead get involved early.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was in high school I would tell myself to use everything the college offers to my advantage. My first couple of semesters at college I thought I could schedule my own classes and actually do well in my classes. Unfortunely I did not because I missed some important prerequisites for my major which has made me overload on classes. If I just scheduled an advising appointment that first year like I have been I would be on schedule to graduate in 4 years. Also I would tell high school self to focus on meeting people in my major and working with them because those people will be my friends and colleagues for possibly the rest of my life.

No one ever gets to go back in time to talk to themselves, but I'm sure everyone wishes they could. Making the transition into college is what gives people experiences to learn from. Transitioning from high school to college is the first big step one makes into becoming an adult. Knowing what I know now about college life, I would give myself so much advise. The funny part is, is that the advise I would like to give to myself a year ago, is the same advise other people were giving me. College has made me grow up so fast, and I now realize what is important in life. I wish I could go back a year ago and tell myself how important family is and that they are the ones standing behind you, to take school more seriously, do not give into peer presure, do what feels right and do not be ashamed of who you are. I wish my old self had known that college is not all about parties, you have to work hard to see good results. Luckily, I was able to quickly realize all of this and make a happy transition into college life.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, the advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to avoid procrastination at all costs. No matter how tempting it is to procrastinate, I would advise putting off for tomorrow what should really be done today. As a high school senior, I prided myself on my willingness to burn the midnight oil and stay up into the wee hours to complete my work. There were times that the sheer volume of my often college-level work in high school would warrant studying well past the midnight hour, but all too often, my procrastination was really the culprit for my lack of sleep due to my laboring over school work. It is vitally important to closely examine all classes, upcoming assignments, exams, etc. and truly map out due dates on the calendar. But even more importantly, once those due dates are placed on the calendar, it is absolutely essential to strategize the plan of attack in comfortably pacing completion of the work. Procrastinating on assignments in college will result in sleep deprivation. It is best to resist the temptation of putting work off for tomorrow.

I would tell myself to not focus on the little things so much. In high school, I focused on things that I honestly cannot even remember. I would tell myself that they will not matter in college and to enjoy the time with little respsonsibility!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about making the transition I would tell myself to relax. When I was first making the transition from high school to college I panicked. I would tell myself not to worry that college is not a big scary place that all the teacher's at the high school made it out to be. I would tell myself I would be fine and that I would do just fine in college and that the course load is not pounded on you all at once. College proffesor's are not mean to incoming freshman, the coursework they give you will start off light, and then increase gradually as you pogress through your degree. When I was in high school I was afraid that I would never find new friends and that I would loose all of my old friends. I would tell my future self that in college you can be yourself and that it is not the same as high school. I would also tell myself that you would not loose all your friends and that you still talk to them to this day.

If I could go back in time I would tell my high school self to worry more about school. Worry less about drama with friends and family, worry less about things you cannot control and worry more about what your teachers are saying, gain wisdom from their experiences and teachings. Talk to those older than you and learn their mistakes so you won't make them. Focus on improving yourself and becoming self aware, self actualized. Work on you, be the best that you can be. Don't just be good at school, try anything and everything you can and be good at it. Being good at something isn't just being the best, its doing something to the best of your abilities and being proud of what you have accomplished. So my advice would be, do what makes you happy and what will help you in the future, goodness knows you are going to need all the help you can get.

College is a life changing experience that everyone deserves to have. It's very fulfilling and you learn things that you never thought you would learn before. You make amazing memories that will last you a lifetime and you make amazing friends that hopefully last you a lifetime. It can be tough at times being away from your family and the surroundings that you're familiar with, but in the end you'll be thanking your stars that you were able to come to a place to become more educated and more prepared. You might find it stressful at times, but in the end it's the greatest reward that makes every little test and project worth it. College gives you a leg up in the world and it is one of the greatest accomplishments in life. Take the opportunity no matter how hard it gets because eventually you'll see that college is beneficial to just about everything else in the future. College ultimately prepares you for the real world, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself and it doesn't mean you can't be who you are. I promise it's worth it.

I would convince myself to have done PSEO. PSEO would of saved me money on books, while also saving me alot of time getting my core classes out of the way. Secondly I took off work in the fall for soccer season. I would tell myself to have worked throught the school year. This would of provided me with alot more funds that could of been used toward my education.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about the college life, as well as, making that big transition into college; I would tell myself to always double check deadlines. You may think you remember everything that is going on in your classes, but your syllabus is more so your best friend. It will have everything you need to know about your assignments an exam dates. I would also tell myself to get involved in more clubs because you can always make connections that may help you in the future. Lastly, the most important advice to tell myself is, time management. It is so important to organize your time for your studies as well as social life. If you have any questions, your professors are more than welcome to help you, don't be shy. College is a new chapter in your life, you are spending thousnds of dollars for your eduation and with all that money being spent its important you utilize your time on campus. Go to class, study, and take advantage of all the opportunites that the campus has to offer!

Transitions are always going to be rough– regardless of how old you are or how smart you are or how exciting the new situation is. Change is hard. Some days, you will want to cry and drive home to hug your mom. Some days you will want to stay at college for forever and never go back home. There are highs and lows and good days and bad days. In the end, though, you will realize that these are some of the best days of your life. These are the days you get to discover who you really are and what you really want out of this life. You meet inspiring people and you join organizations that help to change the world. These are the days. Enjoy them and make the most out of every moment. Each day is one you will never get back. So now is the time to truly live.

The best advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior would be not to be afraid to take chances while in college. College is so much more than just attending classes. My first leap of faith was deciding to live on campus. I only grew up twenty minutes away from Kent State University, but I knew that living in the freshman dorms would be an experience I would not want to miss out on. My second leap of faith was joining a sorority on campus. Being involved on campus has opened up endless opportunities and experiences that I would have never had if it were not for joining Greek Life. Finally, it only took me four years, but I applied to study abroad in Florence, Italy in the summer of 2014. This may be the greatest chance I have taken, but I am so excited. I am thankful for everything that I have done at Kent State University. Looking back I wonder how many more chances I should have taken, and experiences I missed out on. The best advice I would give myself, as a high school senior is to take as many chances as possible.

First things first, I would tell myself to enjoy the moment now, yet work hard; work on your mind, body and soul. Life has a funny way of throwing a nasty slider that you will never be able to hit, but if you hunker down, do all the preparation required and work hard, you should be able to hit the curve ball, fastball and hold tight on the change up. Secondly, enjoy your dreams; appreciate the fact you can walk on a soccer or softball field now, perform like a top athlete and walk off with a win and the greatest joy in the world. Don't ever take it for granted, because it may not be there in the future. Finally, appreciate yourself and respect yourself. You must understand you are going to fail, it is part of human nature. What is important is understanding your failures, learning from them and building success through those failures. Life is a road, filled with holes and blocked with boulders. You must work your mind and body to pull yourself out of the holes and push the rocks from your path, or understand you may have to walk around the boulder.

Higher education success requires a committment to stay focused on the goal and have a defined plan for efficient and effective execution. While it may be easy to become overly distracted with extracurricular and socail activities, do not lose sight of the primary goal of aquiring useful and relevant skills/knowledge and graduating on time with a respectable GPA. Besure to access capus support services and resources such as career planning. Get to know faculty and staff. Theye possess the experience and knowledge to help you reach you golas. When your schedule permits, take classes outside of your comfort zone to expand your repertoire and diversify your acumen. Undergraduate study can be the gateway to achieve future career objectives. How you spend your time and the ojectives you achieve are a relaible relflection of what you have to contribute to your future employer's success. If you borrow money to fund your studies, it must be repaid. Consider working on/off campus. Internships and community service are excellent mechanisms gain and expand skills while strengthening you network. Take advantage of available opportunties to reap maximum return on your college investements.

If I were to go back to myself as a high school senior there are only a few things I would advise myself to do. One would be to be open for change, although it was not a big change as in city/town wise, but it was as in the atmosphere. I would also advise myself to plan out all my days accordingly, by homework, classes, and my job. It seems as if there are more things to do in a day than the hours given. Mainly, I would tell myself to keep and open mind, also to keep my head up no matter what!

Learn how to manage your time wisely. Leaving home, living with your friends, and seeing all the opportunities for different activities shadows the real reason why your attending college in the first place. While it is nice to finally be on your own and enjoy activities around campus with your friends, its easy to get distracted from a research paper or assignment. Academics must come first. If you do not balance your time efficiently between school, friends, and activities a variety of different outcomes can happen. To much time spent on school and you can miss out on activities or new friendships. To much time spent on new friendships and activities can deminish the outcome of your education experience. Balance between social life and academics will be the key to your success not only while your attending college but when you graduate as well. Learning time management for college will transition to your time management skills for your career. Enjoy the new friends you can make, participate in as many activities as you can, but never forget that the most important aspect of college, your education.

There are many life experiences one can only learn by going through college, but if I were to return to visit my former-self in high school I would advise two things. The first would be to apply early to solidify your future. Waiting was not worth it and costs more than it actually should have to--both in tuition fees but also in time. The second would be to seek help when needed. It is not embarrassing to ask for help and although it is an uphill struggle, you are more than capable of it. There are times that will be rough but you are ultimately doing this for yourself and it's something to remember.

The biggest piece of advice I would have gave myself is to take as many post secondary classes as I could. Taking more post secondary classes will help you get so many core classes out of the way and can save a ton of money and time! A second thing I would tell myself is to develope good study habits before I got to college because having good study habits is VERY important here. A final piece of advice I would have gave myself is to just enjoy my final year of highschool more than I did because as much as i LOVE college I do miss highschool and all the friends and memories I made there !

i study in TSC ,but i study high school in matamoros

Dear high school self, Don't stress. Don't panic. You will get in and it will work out. Yes, it will be challenging, but it will be worth it. However, don't get the meal plan. It wasn't worth it because you were on a health kick and they offred very few healthy options. Also, don't take that much out in loans. You don't need it. While I am grateful that you did it now because I am still living off the refund checks, at the time it just put you deeply in debt. It is important that you start applying for scholarships early on, and get the FASFA out of the way also. Please don't leave it to the last minute, it will only cause you unnecessary stress. Yes, college is expensive and stressful, but look at you know. Almost finished with a job in your field. Take a deep breath, its all going to be okay. Signed, Your future self.

Find more scholarships as college is expensive. Also I would remind myself to enjoy the little things and stop looking to grow up. All the easy times in high school with friends become distant memories in college.

The advice I would have given myself would be that the first taste of freedom is sweet, but remember that you need to focus on the future. I know that seems very long off, but I am here to tell you if you don't focus, you will be returning to college at at 43 with no degree to finally get finished. Have fun and party, but remember you have to make the most of the opportunity that you have right in front of you. The structure that you have in high school may feel like handcuffs, but the real world or responsibilities and work are worse. Take this time in your life to have fun, but use it as a building time for your future. The work you put into your college education will allow you more freedom and fun when you are a working adult in a career you love. Enjoy your college experience, but learn something and stay focused on the future.

First off, stop being so lazy and get working on scholarships. Seriously, it's hard to pay for school. Quit being so quiet. Stand up, be loud, have fun. College isn't as hard and terribly awful as the old stories say. The professors at Kent are actually some of the nicest and best teachers I've had. Well, some aren't nice but they still care. So have a great day, everyday, because youth is fleeting.

College life is definately a different atmosphere than highschool. If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would tell myself to keep doing what youre doing. One huge change in a persons life is the transition from highschool into college, it is all part of the many things that you will experience as an adult and thoughout life. I joined the Air National Guard right out of highschool, so I had a different kind of experience when it comes to adulthood. However, I still had to dorm throughout training. I still had to learn how to cook, clean, and take care of myself and that is a valuable experience that I think everyone should have to go through at some point in their life. So again, if I had to give any advice to my highschool self, it would be to keep on going because the transition into college is all about the learning experience. You never know what you're going to have to deal with and thats the best part.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to work harder in my A.P. classes and apply for any and all scholarships. I would also tell myself to keep your friends close, and to not let the differing paths keep you apart. Stay confident in the major you have chosen, for it is the right one for you. Sign up for 6 classes in the fall semester, because 5 is just way too easy for you. You have a good work ethic and you need to keep it up. Quit Subway and join the housekeeping position at the Wellness Center. The pay is better and so are your co-workers. Do all of this, and you will be less stressed out and will be able to achieve more than expected.

If I could go back an talk to my self I would encourage my self to make a 10 year plan and set goals. The one thing I didn't have was a plan. I just kinda went with the flow. Now I realize that with out a plan its harder to accomplishh goals. And I would make steps and dead lines for accomplishing these goals.

Get to know as many people as possible.

I would give myself would be just to apply for any and every college, i was homeschooled in kuwait leading up to my graduation. when i moved back to the US i recieved my diploma but i was uninterested in school, my goals and objectives were sent on meeting people experiencing the high school graduate life. My father pushed and pushed for my sister and i to attend a community college just to keep us in school. I attended collin county community college for two semesters, i didn't so well, i was distracted between working, school, social life, etc. i needed to work on my time management more than anything else. Shortly after attending Collin College i attended Blinn College, a two year school with dorms. i took a Study skills class that semester, helped my out tremedously. i finsihed the semester with a 3.700, and a new attitude about College. i would simply explain in detail that the age range i was in, there was no better place for me to be than on a university campus. Everything i was involved in was right there! along with having an excited and welcoming academic work enviroment!

If I could go back and speak to the high school senior me, I would encourage myself to not give up. I would remind myself that I am still young and that I have so many opportunities available to myself if I just stick to it. I would advise myself to focus more on my college classes and to not get overwhelmed. I would look at examples of succussful people around me and know that I can reach those same goals if not more. I would persevere more!

I'm glad I waited. I am doing this because I WANT to do this so I am excelling, but it would be great to have some financial help.

Don't be afraid of taking chances. College is a place where there are more opportunities than you could ever imagine. Do things out of your comfort zone, attend informational meetings about organizations you've never heard of and never be afraid to say hello to someone new. You never know if that one hello will lead you to a whole new world of friends and experiences.

If I could go back in time, I would of worked a lot harder in high school so everything in college would be secured. I got good grades in high school despite my slow start, but I definitely could of done a lot better. I would of worked harder on getting more scholarships. I would of took more college classes available as well. In high school I definitely should of tooken more college tours. The first one of advice I would give to myself is to look for any and all scholarships. I also would of told myself to apply to more schools sooner. I also would of told myself to take the ACT more times than I did. I would of told my self to also take some college courses to knock some out already. Overall I would of just simply said to myself "work harder" so I could achieve a lot more.

The most important thing in life is to do what makes you happy, and that is what I would make sure I remembered when making my college decision. I picked my first college based off of pressure from my parents, even though I knew that I would not be happy attending the school that I picked. I wasted a semester, and a whole lot of money, going to college for someone elses happiness. If I could go back, I would tell myself that college is supposed to be the best four years of your life, so do what YOU want. No one else is going to school for you, so pick the school that you know you will be happy attending. You are putting in the time and effort, so why let someone elses opinion and judgements depict where you're going to spend the next four years? I would tell my high school self that my parents already had their chance, and they cant re-do their college life through you.

The best advice I think I could give to myself as a high school senior is to not want to grow up so fast. People tend to look forward to the future and forget to appreciate what is happening at the moment. Once those days are gone, you cannot get them back so enjoy them. When you are feeling down remember that things get better and, according to every adult you've ever met, you are in the midst of the greatest time of your life.

If I were able to go back in the past and talk to myself I would enlighten myself as much as possible. But in reality I know exactly what I would tell my "past" self. Which would be.... -Continue to complete highschool with good grades -Look for scholarship opprotunities because later things get very expensive. (Continue to stress this) -Layout which courses I should take in the future at my selcted university -Tell myself to avoid certain groups of people (Because of the obvious negativity caused by them in the future) -Look for internship opprounities in my selected major I would choose to give myself just these 5 pieces of information because just these 5 will set me up for success. Most people would tell their past self to do other things not related to school or try to cheat their way through it, but I belive that I can set myself up for success if I follow those 5 pieces of information I have created. Because I want to succeed and I honestly want to have the opprounity to do great things for myslef and for my community.