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I would have told myself to really think about what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I had been an athlte and would have told myself to not waste a year at a different university and to just go to Kent State instead. I would be in less debt, I would graduate in four years instead of five, and I would have enjoyed Athletic Training from the get-go instead of trying to become a Physical Therapist. Athletic Training has been my passion since I transfered to Kent State Univeristy. It is a great school.

College is just a larger form of high school. There are assignments, quizzes, midterms, and finals. To be successful in college you must be engaged in your learning, and make your education your number one priority . Ask questions when needed to get a better understanding of the learning materials. Make studying a normal habbit everyday. Review your course work materials, read the chapters given by the professor. Apply for scholarships and grants everyone should get a chance in bettering their future, education is one of the best investments that you can give yourself. Sometimes having study partners in each class helps get more information and a different perspective from the class. The only person who can determine your success in college is you.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I’d tell myself many things. Amongst these things, I’d tell myself "stop stressing", and "relax"! I’d tell myself no matter what’s happening, how overwhelmed I am, or where I find myself, that tomorrow will come…and life will go on. I’d tell myself that naps will become a dear friend, and to get eight hours of sleep per night…especially before finals. That I need to be conscious of what and when i eat, for the sake of my own health. I’d tell myself to take care, be careful, and be wise…just like my mother tells me. I’d tell myself that I may find myself in situations I never thought I’d be in, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing if I learn from it. That I will meet all sorts of people…those who will benefit me, and those I can learn from. I’d tell myself not to focus on other’s thoughts of me, but to just be myself! Live your life. Be a blessing. Love deeply. Live with no regrets.

If I could give myself some advise as a high school senior the first thing I would tell myself would be to only listen to yourself. To follow your dreams and do what you want to do and not what others think would be best for you. That when you start realizing what you really want to do with your life then everything falls into place and you will be so much happier. Another thing I would tell my young self would be to not let the way others act to bring you down. Just to be your happy, optimistic self and just do what you want to do. Believe in yourslf, because when you do you will do amazing things and exceed what anyone else thinks is possible.

When I entered into college I went to a local branch school to save money by living close to hope for the 1st couple of years. I would give the advice to go full into college if you really want to and worry about the money when you graduate and get your job. Going safe to save money has its perks, but looking and talking with others, I know I had missed a once in a life time experience at Kent State going in as a freshman. So take risks and do what you want to do, work hard and be committed, and everything will work out.

When I was as senior in high school, I felt very afraid to graduate and leave my comfort zone. My brother, who is two years older than me, had always paved the way for me in the past along our way through grade school; he would always lend me advice about teachers, friends, peer pressure, homework, classes, graduation - everything you need to know about junior high and high school. But, my brother never went to college. And neither did my parents. Thus, I had no one to guide me through the transition of becoming a college freshman. So, if I could go back in time and give myself some advice, I would tell myself to trust myself, grab life by the horns, and direct it wherever I want it to go, because otherwise life will whip you in a direction that you don't want to be. I would tell myself that unfamiliarity is not a bad thing; and in fact, letting go and starting new are the best ways to transform yourself into a stronger, wiser, self-trusting person. And ultimately, a stronger, wiser, self-trusting, and proud person is what I have become.

I would advise myself that I need to focus hard on the last year because it is important. Even though you got your GED you should have finished with your high school diploma. Don't let the people that quit on you put you down and most importantly do not listen to the advisers and that are telling you "There is no way you are going to college". You keep your head up and keep pushing forward. Make sure you have everything you need in order because you have to be organized to help you prosper in college. If you've gotten anything from me just know this in order to get to the top and become the best at what you do, you must do what have to do inorder to do what you want to do.

I would tell myself that whatever others say about it doesn't matter. You are a strong and powerful being and can guide yourself. Don't alllow negative thoughts and hurtful words stop you from succeeding. Follow your own voice and remeber there are time when you are going to fall just pick yourself up and keep going. Things do get better.

The biggest advice I would give myself is to have confidence. I never had confidence in high school, and it has negatively affected me in the past. I would advise myself to be strong and learn to appreciate myself and who I am. I was always insecure, but only in person. When I was on the stage I was confident, proud and happy. Offstage, I was very shy and lacked any self confidence. Now, I have been working on my confidence. As I embark on my next journey (The American Academy of Dramatic Arts), I am excited to be pursuing something I love and I have a new confidence and air about me. I am healthier, both physically and mentally, and more outgoing. I would advise my high school self to love me for me. To be me and let no one bring me down. I was often the girl who compared herself to others and thought everyone hated me. If I didn't think like that in high school, school would have been a more enjoyable experience. It has been a lessen though, and today I am proud and happy witht he person I have become.

Knowing what I know now I would do alot of things differently. For starters, I would have saved more money, applied for more scholarships because they are free, cool, smart, and easy to do! Second, I would have emphasized how important education is and how good grades ,doing well and being involved effect how well you do in the future and get you more prepared for college. I would have told my former self not to stress, and to enjoy the little things. College is fun, amazing and not a scary place. People are willing to help, guide you and it is very easy to make friends. I would have told myself that you are not alone. There are so many opportunities to be involved in college and the surrounding communities. I also would have told myself that being yourself is ok! In highschool,its all about the cliques and fitting in. College is all about standing out and being creative and individual. Feeling comfortable in your own skin and feeling happy in your own unique major is an accomplishng feeling.

If I could speak to myself as a senior in high school with the knowledge that I have now I would tell myself to enjoy it while it lasts. While I enjoy college a great deal there is no denying the fact that high school is easier. With the pressure to maintain a good GPA along with the added responsibility of bills, and paying for school, College isn’t exactly the pick nick I thought it was going to be in high school. Knowing what I know now I would probably tell myself to enjoy my last summer because then I will need to get down to business so I could graduate on time. I would also make sure to tell myself that I needed to major in speech pathology from the get go so I could save myself time and money. With all of this new knowledge I hope that my experience in college would be enhanced.

i would tell myself that goin to college can be very beneficial to gettin a greater job and having a brighter future for yourself and your family. don't pass up on this opportunity. take advantage and go the distance and get all you can out of furthering your education.

Looking back at what my thoughts towards college used to be I have to admit I was completely wrong. For the longest time I pictured college as what movies had made it seem. A sorority and fraternity filled atmosphere where students were more concerned about who’s dating who and what party is on tonight’s agenda. Seeing as how I ended up at a smaller community college to start off my college experience I came to realize it was completely different from what I imagined. People cared so much about grades and keeping a good GPA. The atmosphere was laid back and between passing periods a bit more high paced. If I could of let myself know one important thing is that studying never meant anything until college. Procrastination is your worst enemy, so don't attempt it as much as you did in high school or you'll be in for a rude awakening. You'll feel more accomplished each day you go, all the time you thought you were wasting in high school was really just preparing you for your real education. I would lastly reassure myself this will all pay off, it’s really happening now.

Knowing what college life if like now, I would have told myself to look deeper into different majors and contact more advisors. I extremely disliked the main campus and drove home every weekend. I am switching to one close to home. I was told by a Kent advisor that I could not take anything remotely close to what I wanted to do at any other regional campus, and I later found that to be completely incorrect. I would have told myself to do more research and be persistent on advisors to make sure I was getting the correct information. I want to be proud of where I am attending and what I am going for and I may have achieved that feeling with the advice that I didn't recieve as a high school senior.

Do yourself a favor, don’t apply for any credit card, and if you do only get one. Save your money and get involved in some extracurricular actives. Remember that the early bird gets the worm, when apply for housing and don’t be afraid to ask for help because the only dumb question is the one never asked. Before you transfer to Kent make sure you finish all you core classes at Cuyahoga Community College. This way you will graduate on time and won’t worry about having to finish any core classes. Remember to learn as much as you can to push yourself beyond you limits and to have faith and believe in yourself.

Are you nervous? It's your time to shine! You're going to be a high school freshman! Don't underestimate yourself, though. All you have to do is make sure your priorities are straight. You must make sure you are able to manage your studies. Too much partying could lead to one unhappy you. Plan your weeks out. Save the partying for the weekends. People may try to get you to stray away from your work. You won't have the privelege of their company if you don't do well in school! Don't get involved in unnecessary drama. After your school work, friends come first. Boys should never come in the way of your school work or your friends. Concentrate on you. This is your time to make yourself the best person you can possibly be. Show the world the potential that you have and be the change you wish to see one day.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college, I would say to myself: 'go after what you want and work hard at it'. In my first year at college, I was a political science major, I like the adverse world of politics and political theory ( at the time) and saw myself happily involved in that world. However, as time wore on, I grew to hate everything about my major and wanted nothing more than to leave it all behind. Finally after some soul searching and double guessing, I finally went after the major I have today: psychology. It may not be that great of a major, and, employment may be hard for me, but, I love psychology. And, I love how in the future, I can use this degree to help people overcome or deal with their mental health issues. So, in closing, if I could go back in time again i'd say: 'go after what you really want to do and work hard at it.'

The first thing I would tell myself is, go to college directly after high school and don't wait until you are almost forty. The greatest peace of advice that I could offer myself is, to get organized. Take the time plan and make up a schedule that includes all aspects of your new life. Plan out time, making sure all things important are given some of your time. Get rid of the things that waste time our of your day. Organize all the supplies you will need, even down to organizing your home, clothes, etc. to work with your new life's schedule. Going to college is just that, a life style change and if you don't take the time to plan it out, and all aspects of it as best you can, you are in for a long, confussing and kaotic life style, and a very rude awakening.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to say about the college transition. I would let myself know the classes I absolutely needed for my major so I would not have wasted time and money on the classes I did not need to take. Also, I would tell myself to apply into Nuclear Medicine right out of high school. If I had applied and was accepted directly out of high school, I would have saved so much money and I would already have graduated by now and had my Associate's Degree.

The hardest thing to admit is that you are not happy. If you can admit this ealier on, even though it rough, the transitaion and fiugring out what you need to do becomes much much easier.

If I go go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in highschool, I would tell myself to get prepared. To be ready to study my butt off, and not expect things just to come easy. To get organized and be ready for countless nights of studying. I would also tell myself not to worry because I can do it. Just have to focus and stay organized and not procrastinate.

My senior year of high school was a breeze. I took it as a joke and thought how easy the year was going to be. If I knew then how much time and effort goes into college school work I would have prepared myself way more. If I could go back I would apply myself to my schoolwork. I would tell myself to concentrate more on school then being out with friends all the time. I would advise myself to pick up better studying habits. My writing skills are weak and if I could of gotten help in high school I would of most definitely take the opportunity to do so. College is very different from high school. Its harder and time consuming. If I could be a high school senior again I would prepare myself for the long nights of studying and doing homework. I would change the bad habits I had and try to be a better student.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and give advice to my high school self I would have many things to say. I would start by telling myself that it is extremely important to study even in high school level classes. These classes are where you learn the basic information that you will build on in college level courses, so when you study in high school it is important that you take the time to learn the information instead of memorizing and then forgetting the information the day after the exam. Also by studying in high school you learn what methods of studying work best for you. Next I would tell myself to take advantage of all the classes offered in high school. I always enjoyed and had an easy time with math in high school so, i've I declared myself a math major. I would advise myself to diversify myself however and spend some extra time in language courses or english courses. These classes will make the required first year courses in college easier, and having the ability to write a well written essay or summary is extremely important in college for any major.

Don't stress about little things! You'll find ways to get overcome them. Be open and get involved early, go to meetings and clubs and talk to people and you'll make friends super fast. Be yourself, study hard! Have fun, but remember why you're there.

Dan, you need to listen to me, and listen well. I know your head is probably spinning since your future self is speaking to you, but I only have so much time, so no questions. Consider the last four years a mandatory educational playground. You went every day and you learned through your environment as well as your own personal experimentation. A foundation of knowledge has been built, and you've had substantial time to figure yourself out. Albeit the drama and stress you've endured has been unfortunate, life has remained simple, easy going if you will. That all needs to change here. There are three things I couldn't stress more, and demand you never forget. First, reflect long and hard on yourself and your future. Planning ahead is much easier when your mind isn't indecisive. This leads to the second bit of counsel. Although planning is easier with a resolute mind, don't rush yourself. Yes, submit things on time, but sacrificing quality for time only leads to pitfalls. Procrastination will be your nemesis. Lastly, express your feelings to those close to you more. You have no idea how much help those around you can be.

If I were able to tell my high school self something about the upcoming transition it would be to try and become more cultured before coming. The Kent State campus is very diverse and since coming to school here I have met people from all over the world and have been exposed to some cultures that I had not had experience with before coming to attend Kent State University. The people on this campus are very accepting of others cultures, sexual orientations, and political beliefs, and together we as a school generally feel a sense of camaraderie. So, to myself I would say that I would try to find some culture around my hometown or just research different cultures on the internet, as to not have the culture shock that my present self went through for a brief period at the beginning of my schooling here. Other than that just tell myself to be positive and to look forward to the amount of amazing people who have become friends for life.

Stacey, go to a psychiatrist. Don't wait until you are involuntary commit4ed to a hospital for delusions and hallucinations due to Bipolar Disorder. Then once you are recovered and taking your medications go to college and don't stop until you finish. Do everything it takes to do your best and if you fail don't let that get in your way. Take every trial or failure as a lesson in life and find yourself. You will succeed in anything you put your mind to because that is who you are. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Stay motivated and do all the things that you enjoy and you will succeed. Don't beat yourself up about getting that A-. Press on and most of all have hope and faith in yourself!

I would advise my high school self to take as much time and enjoy the time you have in high school. Get to know your fellow classmates and leave a good reputation behind because you never know who or what you will come across in your future. I would also say to focus on the stuff that truly matters such as academics. The sooner you become goal oriented and have a plan set in place the more successful college and your future will be. I would tell my senior self to learn good study habits because they will be crucial in college, for there will be many difficult exams to study for. I would encourage my senior self to discover as much as I can about myself and have a good sense of self because in college you meet so many people and your morals and beliefs will be tested almost daily. But most of all I would tell my younger self to work as hard as you can to achieve all your dreams and to be the best you possibly can, because if you can make that happen, then what more could a person ask for.

I would tell him to prepare the real world for the challenges become harder and the subjects increase in volume just relax trust in your instincts and training and be humble learn from mistakes and situation you will encounter. Let it strengthen and teach you exhaust every resource you can. Take the privelege of free education and never let it go, learn how to write a check and enroll every business course you are able to. Be wise visit the library and read about financial responsibility and the corporate structure. If you have the oppurtunity to have a sponsor pay for your tuition then allow them to don't rely on your parents be assertive take control of your present and future. Meet with a guidance counselor so they can map out your road to success, always be kind give credit to where it is due continue to look for instances to be helpful. Seek volunteering capabilities in yourself attempt to aquire some employment experience if you can dont reject extracurricular activities and intern or externships. Don't panic when it is time to begin the next adventure of your life just enjoy being a teen.

Dear Rochelle: I am you in the year 2013. I'm here telling you, you can relax. The future is never certian and you don't have to have all the answers right away. Now is your time to mess up and mess up again. Try and fail and fail some more, becuase when you finally win you would of learned so much, you would be apreciative of what you have and pay less attenetion on what you dont. Life isn't about instant gradification, its more about the journey and the longevity, if you stay focused and determined you will reach your dreams. I know that you might be scared of this transition but you can do it ! Your dreams will fall into place. You will graduate and recive an award for the most improved student.You will attend Kingsborough Community college and fall in love with its enviroment. You'll major in Education, then change your major to Liberal Arts, and again change your mind and major in Speech Communication. There you will find your true calling. You will asipire to become a Television Personality. You will be Happy. Rochelle, I believe in you ! We can do it.

The biggest piece of advice I would give to myself as a high school senior is to develop better study habits. In college, while the professors care about your success, they do not have the time to devote to each student individually. That being said, developing study habits and being able to work on your own and learn the material is very important, and studying on a regular basis will make you better prepared for the exams. Also, I would advise myself to start trying to better adapt to change, because that's all college is; Changes. I've experienced so many new things in one short semester at Kent State, and although I do love it here, I truly feel I would have enjoyed more had I not been so anxious about the changes going on.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to enjoy your last year in high school, get a job to save up some money for college, and don't slack off as much. College is harder than high school and studying techniques will be your best friend so learn some! Also, extra money will be your best friend. Being a poor college student is not nearly as fun as having a few extra dollars in your back pocket to go out and have some fun with your friends, do some fresh laundry, or buy those little things you want. Lastly, to enjoy your last year in high school. You won't miss it so much when you start college, but you should definitly take advantage of the time you have left.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to apply for scholarships early and to make sure to stay with your studies. I'd also tell myself to become more active within the community and to not allow other people to come in between you and your studies. If your firends cannot understand that you need to study then they truly are not your friends. I'd also tell myself to get a job once you have managed your course load. I'd warn myself that taking on too much of a course load and along with working is the worse thing you could do. And lastly I'd tell myself not to worry about dating. Boys will be there regardless and that you should not worry about them and whether or not you find love. Love will come, but school will not always be there and you need to work as hard as you can to make sure that you do not loose out on getting your education and succeeding in the field you want to be in.

Whenever it comes to live the college life, there are certain responsibilities that you must go through, such as loans, work study, and being able to attend morning classes. Loans are not necessarily a great idea because when you finish college, you have to pay all of the loans back. To avoid that, make sure to talk with your BVR counselor on handling your financial issues in college, or either find scholarships or work during the summer. The most recommended workplace to go is work study because you're working at the college you go to for learning and finding opportunities. I know that not many people are used to wake up in the morning, but it's unavoidable when it comes to work and college. Make sure you either follow a sleep pattern or buy a very loud alarm clock to awake yourself at 6 a.m. of each day that you have the morning class(es).

I would tell myself to give in to my instincts about what I want to achive in school, and where I want to achieve it. I was so hesitant about what I wanted out of life and out of school, that I could barely trust any decisions I did make. I would remind myself that I have good judgement, and that the worst things that will happen will be late nights of homework and not getting enough hours at work. And don't worry about making friends! You will. And they will be good ones.

Never give up. That's the best advice I think anyone could give their former selves. After my first semster at Kent, I dropped out. I took a few years off to "find myself", as so many students tend to do. In the time I took off school, I became a mom. Being a mom and a student is tough work! Thinking back to my senior year, I did not feel college was all that important. If I could see my former self, I would honestly want to smack me! College is very important, especially today which is why I am determined, as a single mother, to attain my degree and better myself for my child.

My senior year of highschool I was a mess when it came to making decisions. I chose to only apply to one school, because that was the school I always said I would attend. I applied late in the year and I had no idea about money or financial aid. I didn't even have a sit down talk with my parents about where I would go; I did it all on my own with no information except for what I heard from others. I also had no idea how campus life was or how I would feel being away from home. If I could go back I would take this deceision much more serious than I did. I would tell myself to sit down with my parents and discuss my options with them at the beginning of senior year. I would also tell myself to make college visits and really think about what school was best for me. I'd tell myself to figure out which school would be less expensive in the long run. I don't regret where I am now, but if I could go back and make some smarter decisions I would.

As a high school senior I would tell myself that college is a big step in life and that it was time to grow up. Reality is coming and it's coming quick, to never stop believing in myself and that what I think is my best could be done better. To always look up and never be too shy or quiet, to ask a question or for help when needed. To go to college with an open mind and open arms of meeting new people and learning new things. To never stop studying even when i feel like i know the the criteria and what I am doing. To never let people tell me that i can't succeed and do my best. To rely on family when times are rough but to never, never give up. I would tell myself to understand and accept people and their differences and no matter what, to be happy with the life that I live because one day college will help me get to where I want to be in life.

Don't let your cultural hardships take over you to the point of depression. I understand the importance of culture and the role it plays in your life, to the point where anything you wear and do could either ruin your family reputation which can never be reformed. Don't allow that fear to take over your life to the point that you only attend school in the mornings, work long hours, and the days off you only spend at home like a prisoner. Your a teenager, enjoy your life, Learn new things, take school seriously don't try to only get by. Attempt to learn more Math, Chemistry, English, etc. it will help you in the long run for college. Don't assume that life will always be like this, living at home with your parents. In our culture you only leave your parents home once you become married, which isn't a bad thing because think of all the positives, no bills and headaches. You can attend college without much worry and trust me you will miss the at home living. Take advantage of this by putting more effort into college and completing your B.S. Degree.

The best advice I could give myself in High School is to not take free education for granted. Once you have to pay for your continued education, you learn just how valuable of a resource High School truly is. If I had the same mentality then that I had now, I would have been more prepared for college level courses which would have fast tracked the process in its entirety. Also, I could have participated in community events, clubs, athletics, and peer networking. Not only would these extra corricular activites increased character, they would have helped me in knowing sooner who I wanted to be. They would have helped in career readiness and even helped me earn more money by having a resume that set me apart from the competition due to containing a plethora of real life experience. Going back to school has ignited senses of organization, discipline, and structure to my personal life, and I only wish I would have done it sooner.

If I could go back in time and talk to my "senior self", I would tell myself to enjoy the last bit of time I had at home and to financially prepare more prior to coming to school. Being in school and away from home now, I miss my siblings more than ever. I have a sister Victoria who is 11 years old, and 2 brothers Aaron and Ashton, ages 3 and 2 respectively. My sister is at a delicate age and I wish I were there with her more the summer after my senior year to help her with the transition into young adulthood. She is blossoming into a beautiful young women, but I want to make sure she is influenced by the positive things in the world as opposed to the negative influences that could potentially corrupt her. Ultimately, I would advise myself to spend more time with my family because once you actually are away from them, you miss their company immensly. I also would advise myself to save more money to prepare coming to school. College is very expensive, and little did I know, I'd need all the financial help I could get.

Caleb,Look you are about to go to Youngstown State University with your friends. You know that photography is what you like to do. You also know that YSU is not where you want to go. You need to go there though. People said that you will not know what you want to do for the rest of your life, you will change majors and maybe even schools. Well I am here to tell you they were right. However you need this to happen to you. If you do not go through the change, then you will not learn a valuable lesson. You have to learn what you do not like. You have to learn what works for you. And most importantly you have to fail because that is the best way to learn. I can tell you that you will eventually find out the path you want your life to go. I am not going to tell you because you need to learn this. I can say you will know what you would like to study and do because you will have a clear vision of the future.Thanks for listening,Your Future Self

If I could back to my high school senior self I would tell my self to prepare and know what you want in life. I would tell her to take classes for studying for the Act and SAT. Apply to different colleges and scholarships. Find a job for the summer and learn how to save money. I would tell my self to work hard in my classes and not to become lazy in my work ethic. I would tell myself to get ready to leave your family and start to live your life. That sometimes God has another plan in your life. I would tell to get ready for college and make sure to talk to teachers and learn how to study. Tell her that you will have new friends and you will keep old friends. Your family will care and will support you and your decision. That is what I would tell myself that its not wrong if you wait a year to get ready for college. And don't worry about what people think about you because at the end of the day this is your journey. That would I tell my High School self.

If i could go back in time to give myself advice about the college life i am experiencing, i would have a very long conversation with myself. I would advise myself not to go for the business field like i first planned because i will end up majoring in French. I would advise myself that college is awsome but i need to keep focusing on my english grammar because there will be plenty of scholarship application that i must write, thus i must develope a stronger vocabulary. I would tell myself to speak with my closest friend, whom i recently lost through drug overdose, to stop using drugs because we would end up being roommates and that he also ends up being my personal english and math tutor. I would tell myself that despite being homeless in the middle of my high school year and sleeping in my car until my freshman year in college, life works out pretty great because i would end up traveling abroad and winning a scholarship due to my work well done. I would tell myself to keep believing because the college i chose is surprisingly amazing due to the one on one counseling.

The thing that I would undoubtely tell myself is even though money isn't everything, it sure does help! I went through high school not lifitng a finger to try to obtain scholarships and save up money for school. Now here I am, consuming my entire time trying to get scholarships for next school year. I am planning to transfer to a new school Fall 2013 that is much more expensive, but it also has my specific major of choice and the chance to fulfill my dream career. However, this can't happen without money. And that is the complete truth. If I was still in high school, I would tell myself that just because a lot of people go to college, doesn't mean it's going to be the easiest thing. Nothing in your life is for certain so you can't just pretend like things will come to you, you have to guarantee it. Like I have heard from many movies and stories, "There's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am."

As a senior at Louisville High, I was on my way to bigger and better things. But now being a sophomore at Kent State University, I look back and notice all of the wasted time and energy spent on things that I now realize would become such a small part of my life. If I could go back in time and talk to my formal self, I would start off by telling her that it's not what I thought it would be. After only a semester at Walsh, I sought a quick transfer to Kent State University. In the end I knew Walsh was not where I was supposed to be, and if my former self could take anything away from me today it would be to immediately go to Kent State, where I ultimately belonged. I would also be sure to tell her that though all the drama and chaos of high school seems so important at the time, in the end the only thing that matters is what you've done, who will be with you through the ups and downs, and how you feel about yourself when you go to sleep at night.

The first thing I would tell myself is to slow down. During my senior year, I was so focused on finding a college quickly that I failed to look at multiple places. Unfortunately, the first college I went to (Walsh University) was not the place for me, which forced me to transfer to Kent. I would also tell myself to not worry about what everyone else around me is doing. During my senior year I was worried about where my friends would be during college and what was going to happen. Now, I realize the importance of doing certain things (such as choosing a college) based off of what I want. In the end, I'm the one who has to be happy with where I am in my life and what I'm doing with it. The best thing I could tell my high school self would be to not worry, because everything works out in the end.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would have told myself to apply for more grants and scholorship, so that paying for school could be more afford able. I would have also told myself to try harder to get better grades so that i could have a better overall grade point average so I could apply for those scholorships and grants that required a 3.0 grade point average or higher. I would have also told myself to take more challanging classes so that way college would be a bit eaiser now.

Overall, I think I made the transition well because I had a brother who went off to college, so I knew exactly what to expect. Looking back, I never really had any problems in my first year of college. However, if I had to go back and give myself advice, I would say, keep yourself open to many different opportunities, and do not limit yourself to what you think you like. College is a time to discover who you are and what you like to do! You may think you hate something, but until you try it, you will never know for sure! Try to be invovled in as many things as possible while not overwhelming yourself too much. Take on a little bit at a time slowly adding in new things. Overall, the ultimate thing would be, HAVE FUN! That will help you have less stress for grades, it will help you relax when doing homework, and it will make your college experience the best possible! Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and let people know who you are! You will get out of you college experience, whatever you put into it!

Work more; you might think you have enough money saved for college, but that's because you haven't factored in the cost of living in a dorm. You're going to feel awful silly when you pay your tuition bill and realize you've got no money left for the next year, then you'll end up spending more time applying for scholarships than you can even imagine. On the bright side, applying for scholarships is a lot less strenuous than farmwork, so don't skimp on applying for lots of scholarships either!