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Knowing about college, the advice I would have given myself is not to be nervous, and that I will succeed. I am currently succeeding well now and before college began I was nervous. I am currently a hard worker and never procrastinate; therefore, I would have told myself that I shouldn't be nervous.

Dear High School Senior Self, As times will be drastically changing in only a few short months, it is important to remember to savor every moment of high school that you possibly can. I know all you can think about right now is graduating and moving on with the next chapter of your life, but that will all come in time. Right now you need to capture every moment with your friends, some of which you will not see again for a long time. You need to thank your teachers, especially Mrs. Hersman, who has been nothing short of a fantastic instructor and encourager. Make sure you talk to the underclassmen students that you have met, because they look up to you more than you realize. Tell them not to be nervous about the rest of high school, and encourage them to ask their dream girl to homecoming. Follow your own advice, and tell the boy that you love that you don't want to begin the next chapter of your life without him in it. Not telling him would only haunt you for a long time after you graduate. Most importantly, don't worry, and have fun!

The first thing I would tell myself is to take some more time thinking about what college or university I wanted to attend. I rushed into my decision to attent Kent State University because it was close to home and easy to get into, but it did not turn out to be a great fit for me. I think I would have preferred a smaller, closer community where I knew most of the people. I would also tell myself to take time to think about future career choices. When I was a high school senior I was going to college because my parents told me I had to. I would like to tell myself that a college education is a wonderful thing to have and that it could take me wherever I wanted to go, if I would just put a little thought into it first.

Assuming I could go back and time and speak with my high school self, I would have a lot of advice to give. However, none more important than to stay steadfast in school and my studies and to value my education. After high school, I did not take furthering my education seriously which led me to waiting several years to go back to college. Now, at age 24, I am just beginning my college career and have a long road ahead of me to a degree. Looking back, if I would have taken my education as serious as I do now when I was a senior in high school, I could have a bachelors degree completed and be working on my masters. Instead, I am just beggining work on my bachelors and have a long road and a lot of hard work ahead of me. It would be a blessing to be able to go back in time and give a lot of advice to my high school self. The wisdom I have learned since then could benefit the young man I was at the time greatly.

Stay on track, and don't withdraw from classes as much

I would have told my self to do either AP classes or post-op to get rid of some of the core classes i needed to, so i could spend more time with my major classes i needed to study. Also I would have told my self to get in to better studying habits so i did not have to form them in college, becasue the habits you make in high school carry over to college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, one of the things I would tell myself would be to get my college applications done the summer before my senior year. Waiting to do them last minete only adds to the stress of senior year. College life is much different that high school, because your classes are scattered throughout the day. You need better time management skills to figure when you are going to get work done. I would also encourage myself to get involved on campus, especially a Christian group because that was one of the best decisions I made. The transition is a little bit rough, because you are living on your own, and I would encourge myself to make lots of friends the first week of school to build up a support system at school.

Anthony don't fall asleep in science class even if it is right after lunch because you actually need that in the future. Also do your homework. Just get in the habit now. Don't start skipping classes just because others are or because your bored.

If I could go back in time to when I was still in highschool and give myself advice for college I would tell myself many things. I'd tell myself to spend an amount of time studying as it's the most important thing to my future and never to procrastinate. But I'd also let myself know to never forget that college is a once in a life time experience for you as a young adult. Of course you can go back, but you can only go once at the age you currently are now. I'd tell myself to go to all the college events and that a close mouth doesn't get fed; so be outgoing and get to know new people otherwise you'll never get to know anyone. You can meet new friends in college or you can waste your years of college away as just a stressful experience that you made yourself do. It's not just stressful; it's also fun and to make sure that I stay smart if I do decide to go out at night withfriends. The most important advice I'd give though is to never procrastinate.

I would tell myself to relax and not to worry so much about transitioning to college life. It's not as hard as most people think. College is very different than high school, but you are ready for the challenge by the time you graduate from high school. I would tell myself not to go home every weekend so that I could more easily get used to living on campus. I would also say to be friendly and open to meeting new people, but also keep in touch with my old friends from high school and call my parents often. Making new friends is one of the best parts about starting college, but it is important to keep the old ones, too.

I would definitely have tried to get further in my classes than I did. I wasn't able to attend college out of high school so it was a speed bump for me. I would make sure I tried a bit harder than I did and get all the help I could. I would have applied for scholarships and gotten more help from the counselors.

My biggest piece of advice to my former self would be to stop worrying about life because everything happens for a reason. You didn't get the full ride to college, but it's okay. Don't beat yourself up because Mom and Dad still love you and are proud of you. You didn't disappoint anyone. You are smart and hardworking, so it's okay that you're not perfect. You have your first year to get that through your head. It's okay that you got a B on your first English paper in Honors Colloquium because that's still a good grade. Also, you will make some wonderful friends through marching band, so it was a good decision to join even if Mom and Dad were unsure of the workload it would cause for you. Those friends will challenge you, be there for you when you need it, and understand you even if you feel like no one does. Overall, you'll be stressed with the challenges college presents sometimes, but you will get through the tough times with perserverance and with the friends from band and church.

The advice I would have given to my high school self would be to find as many scholarships and grants as you can. Exhaust all of your financial options before taking out any amount in loans. It will be beneficial to live on campus; you'll make a lot of friends and be able to have the "independence" you crave. I would also tell myself to change my major to Human Development and Family Studies as soon as possible. You're meant to be a counselor, not the publicist you think you want to be. Try to get out of there in four years; you'll be able to start your graduate program and become what you've always wanted to be sooner. Enjoy it, you never get this time back.

The first thing I would tell myself is to take it all seriously and not slack off. College is nothing like high school. The things you can get away with then won't do you any good in college. Procrastination will become your worst enemy. You have to know your strenghts and play them well. Take advantage of any help that you can get whether it be from a teacher or family. You will need someone's help eventually. Don't try to over work yourself either because that won't do you any good. If you mess around and then at the end try to make up for it you won't have much luck. Keeping your GPA up is important. You may not know what you want to do at the moment but when you figure it out if your GPA isn't what it needs to be you have to wait longer. But I'd just tell myself that Electronic Media Production is the way to go. Things would have been a lot easier for me if I had known that coming out of high school. I could've had a degree by now.

I am almost done with my first year of college, I look back to where I was a year ago as a high school senior and the changes I've made have been incredible. If I had to give myself advice, it would be to learn how to take risks. In high school, I was involved, but I never did more than I had too. I never had the courage to put myself out there and take a risk, unsure if I would be successful or not. The past year in college, I've taken risks and chances, and while some have not worked out, the ones that have worked have been for the better. The best example is when I decided to join Greek Life and go through Sorority Recruitment. I wasn't sure but going through it has given me the greatest rewards of campus involvement, personal growth, and lifelong friends. I've done countless other small things that while most people would've been too self-concious, I've learned to take chances and have fun while I'm here. You never know when a great opportunity is going to pass you by until it's gone.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self about college I would have a lot to say. First I would tell myself to not be so worried, college is not as scary as it seems. I was so worried about fitting in and making friends and deciding what I was going to do with my life that It took me so long to actually feel comfortable here. The classes are no where near as difficult as I assumed they would be and the people are all people i've seen before in high school. I think the most important piece of advice I'd have to give myself would be that it's ok to not know what you want to do for the rest of your life. More importantly it's ok , after 10 years of devotion, to decide that what i've always done in my life is not what I want to MAKE my life. So many people change their majors multiple times and there is absolutely NO SHAME in figuring out what dreams I really want to pursue and which ones to i'm ready to let go of.

My advice to myself would be, don't think that when you get to college everything will fall into place. You'll change your major, transfer schools, quit something you love and honetly you will be alright. I would also tell myself that college isn't like the movies portray it to be, it's hard work not always all fun and games. Grades are so important and you want to make sure you did absolutely everything you possibly could to earn the final grade. Also, time managment is so huge, schoolwork, having a job and having a social life are tough to do so schedule everything and stay on task!! Finall I would tell myself that after only a year of school I wil come out a more independant and reliable person than I was before, you grow up so much in college and it's going to happen whether you like it or not.

I would tell myself to pay more attention and focus in high school. I would also say do not listen to other people and be myself. I knew I could do so much better, but my attention was on other things. My high school years was the first time I have ever been in a public school system. People saw me as a shy quiet girl, which I was, but I did not show my full potential so I would not seem so different. Now that I look back, I should not have been nervous about what others think of me. Most of the people in high school I will never see again. I would tell myself to research more colleges and scholarships. Scholarships did not really catch my attention at the time due to the fact that I thought I would never get one. As I am growing up, my viewpoints have changed dramatically so I am more focused on my education. I now have a dream college and major and I am going for more scholarships. I need to go after my life goals and be the person I know I can be.

Don't get stressed over the little things. There's always going to be people around to help you out whether it be your family, friends, classmates, professors, or counselors. All of these people will always be around to give you advice about how to succeed. Take their advice seriously and put it to good use and your college experience will be one of the best anyone has ever had.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would have little, but important advice. Academically I was well set; however, I would encourage myself to not forget about building relationships. If I went back I would tell myself about all the wonderful clubs at Kent State and insist that I become active in them early on. I would also mention the helpful facilities such as the Writing Commons. I would assure myself that it is always a good idea to ask for help early on in order to fulfill my potential to the fullest. So even though I do not have a great deal of knowledge to pass to my senior self the small things still count. I do not simply go to school, I live at school and am part of the community. I would want my senior self to understand that the community is a large part of my education.

Dear High School Self, You are doing amazing. I couldn't be more proud of you. Completeing 108 college credits before you graduate this May is a real accomplishment. Keep up the great work in college. Don't slack off like you did in high school, or procrastinate. Friends and everything else will come later, it is school you must focus on. But knowing you, it will be fine. The transition will be easy, you have done this before so no worries! Just enjoy your new added major, Music, and try new things. You deserve to have fun now that you have accomplished so much. Lastly, call mom every now and then, she loves you, and so does dad, but dont be like your brother. Family is mucho important! You can even say that in Japanese now!

If I could talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself not to go to Malone University and just go to Kent State. Then I would tell myself to take that summer job (instead of preparing for football) so I can pay for college instead of piling up insurmountable debt. By not going to Malone, I would have skipped a GPA ruining semester of Calculus with a first year, Korean professor. I would also tell myself that having a social life is not worth it, and that focusing on school work makes me a lot happier than people ever have. I'd also tell myself that just because an organization says they put God first, doesn't mean they are telling the truth.

I would tell my high school senior self to be open to new experiences. College is a place where new things are thrown at you everyday and you have to learn to go along with them and enjoy them. I would also tell myself to appriciate the time that I have with my family and friends. In college, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by homework, test, and classes, but you really need to make sure that you make time for the people in your life also. I would also tell myself to not bring so much stuff! The dorms are small, but living on campus is totally worth the experience you have.

Take this decision more seriously! Your future doesn't just happen, it's earned. You should have committed yourself to working towards UW-Madison as a freshman, but you can still get there through other schools and transferring in. Don't be afraid to start at a 2-year public school. There's no shame in starting small and working towards a bigger, more accreditted school. You can earn the degree you want. "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing it is stupid. So start small and then shoot for the moon. Oh, and choose a major that will give you a good job when you graduate...the economy has tanked and there's hardly anyone hiring.

Knowing what I know now,and with knowing how I use to be I would warn myself to take advantage of every single opertunity that I have in order to make a smooth transition for myself. This includes taking care of business before it is due. I would also tell myself to take advantage of the tools that are provided to him. Everything you need is here. You simply have to open your mouth and ask where to find it. As my mother has always tried to pound into my head, "closed mouths don't get fed".

Advice I would give my high school self: 1. Get a job before graduating. College is expensive and you'll be glad for the extra money and job experience that comes from it. 2. Get involved in student organizations. You don't really experience college until you get involved with student organizations. They provide you with leadership opportunities and chances to meet new friends. The sooner you get involved; the better it is for you.

Every freshman should realize that this is not high school anymore - the time for slacking off and sliding by is over. While Kent is a very good, helpful school, it is still a University. Kent expects all students to be responsible and able to handle themselves. Freshman should steel themselves with dedication because the next few years of their lives will be challenging.

Many mistakes and wasted time have occured since my high school career. First, I would tell myself to listen to my dad about being responsible and the consequences of my actions. Second, I would tell myself that I am smart and worthy of respect. Third, not to let anyone get in the way of my goals and that time waits for no one. That being said, the best advice I could give myself would be to abstain. Being a teen mom is not fun and there are little rewards. I have had to work twice as hard to get half the results simply due the reputation which stems from being a teenaged mother. Being a teenager and trying to discover who you are is difficult enough, but to throw a baby into the mix makes going to college almost impossible. At 30 years old, am trying to balance marriage, small children, teenagers, work and college is exhausting to say the least. The opposite sex can wait, but your goals and dreams have a time limit. Children change everything, especially when you are a child yourself.

The advice I would give myself if I were given the opportunity is to start filling out as many scholarshp applications as possible. I now realize how important it is to take as much money as possible off of my tuition. Especially because I plan on attending law school which will only increase my college debt so whatever I can get taken off I must take advantage of it. Another advice I would give myself would be to pick out your roommate carefully. Pick one that has atleast some similar qualities as your own. Another really helpful tip is to talk to as many people as you can while at college you never know when it might lead to a life long friendship and even a life long marriage. Those are the advices I would give myself if i had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to my old high school self.

I would tell myself not to sweat the big stuff and do what truly makes you happy. pursue your dreams and follow your heart. The road is rocky but it gets better. Keep your head up kid and go for it. Dig in the dirt more and talk about art.

College is exciting! You meet so many people who are interested in the same things that you are. The friends you make will help you in so many ways. They will encourage you to do well, they will help you study, they will help you unwind, and they will be there for you when you succeed: together. You do not have to pretend to like or not like something because you are afraid of what others will think. In college you are free to feel however you want and it is even encouraged to speak up for what you believe in. You don't have to be scared to go to a school that is not close to your hometown. Part of the adventure is exploring new towns and cities. You will be able to use this experience to better figure out what you want to do with your life; where you want to live and what kind of job you want. College will change your life, so get ready!

Transitioning into the college lifestyle is not as easy as it seems in the movies. People leave the lives they know, and instantly adjust into a magnificent life full of fun and friends. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that it will take time to become accustomed to living on my own and being completely independent. I expected college to be simple, and to make a great deal of friends from the start. I know now that when one is confronted with a major change, it takes time to adjust. One cannot expect to live in a perfect situation where everything is handed to him or her. If anything, I would go back in time just to tell myself that everything takes time, and I should enjoy every minute before it passes by.

First I would advice my highschool self to work even harder on scholarships. I would love to have had less money in loans. Then I would give them advice on time management. Don't procrastinate, get your work done a.s.a.p then you'll be able to enjoy the rest of your day without having to turn in horrible work because it was done last minute. Also I would tell my self to be prepared to get things done early. Alot of deadlines and openings are filled early on in the year. For example, on campus jobs, spring scholarship deadlines, sports teams try outs, ect. A thing I would tell not just myself but all seniors is look to network early on. These people can be your life line, as in getting you that book scholarship you may need, or writing a letter of recomendation. They can't help you if they don't know you! Start early.

I would advise myself to make sure I know what I want to do with life, so I wouldn't have to change my major and rush through clinical hours. I would tell myself that I need to work on stress management skills now, so it doesn't keep affecting my life in college years. I would advise myself to work on study skills now, because even though high school was a breeze, college won't be. I would advise myself to get things done on time, so I don't have to procrastinate and stress out about if I will get things done in time. I would advise myself to start looking into extra-curricular activities at my campus, so I could see which ones would be the most beneficial to me. I would encounrage myself to start applying to scholarships now so I would have a sufficient amount of money for school and so I wouldn't have to work as much.

I think the best advice I could give myself is to choose my friends wisely, The friends that I had picked my freshmen year were wonderful people. However, they were more worried about going out then going to class. As I keep going through college I look at the people I am around now and only 2 of the 5 people I was close with my freshmen year are even still in school. I would also make sure to remind myself that my education will always come first and before everything else.

As a high school student, I was rather shy and reserved. If I could go back and write myself a letter of advice, I would start off by reminding myself not to hold back. I would tell myself to be open minded to my fellow students, the several teaching styles that I may come across, and be open minded to my abilities as well. I would advise myself that not being open-minded could hold me back from success. I also find that helping others is a rewarding and a learning experience as well. I would tell my high school self to take advantage of any situation that I may be in to help another. I have found that helping someone with school only helps your knowledge to grow. Helping someone with a physical or emotional problem is a rewarding experience that helps you grow into a beautiful person along side your academic success. Lastly, I would remind myself to never give up, no matter how hard classes may get. Studying does pay off, and inturn helps you to grow into the professional you are striving to be.

I would tell myself to focus more during high school because it will help in the long run. I slacked off my senior year because once I started to get accepted into schools, I began not to care as much. I think that if I had put all my effort into the last semester of high school, I would have had a better GPA my first semester of college rather than a 3.0. I would also tell myself that it will not be as easy as I thought it would be. In high school, I did not have to try hard to get a decent grade but in college, if you do not try, then you do not get a good grade. I learned that the hard way from Intro to Philosophy. It was a good learning experience for me on how to prepare for tests but it was hard because I never had to prepare so much for a test as I did in that class. It would have been a good thing to know before I entered college on how to study for my classes.

Knowing what I do now I would go back and tell myself to focus more on the PSEO program. That program helped alot, but if I was more serious about it, it would of helped even more.

The biggest advice I would give to myself or any high school senior is "Get Involved!!" I spent most of my freshman year in college commuting back and forth from home and I made very few friends. My freshman year was miserable because it was all work and no play. So talk to people. Find something on campus that interests you and do it. Stick with it, and doors will open up. Many scholarship applications ask about your involvement in volunteer activities and on-campus programs. There is so much of a reward to be had if you have something to fill in on those applications. These two things are my biggest regrets and I would encourage anyone to get involved and make friends. It is never too late.

Live in a freshmen dorm!!!!! They're great and it's where you will meet the majority of your friends who will probably continue to stay with you throughout your college career.

Live in a freshmen dorm!!!!! They're great and it's where you will meet the majority of your friends who will probably continue to stay with you throughout your college career.

Live in a freshmen dorm!!!!! They're great and it's where you will meet the majority of your friends who will probably continue to stay with you throughout your college career.

If I could go back and talk to myself in High School, I would tell me not to procrastinate and go with my gut. In my first year of college and probably in this one too I missed out on what would have been really helpful financial aid because I wasnt proactive about learning the due dates and turning things in. Although procrastinating is easy it can also be detrimental. I would also tell myself to follow my gut because it took me a whole year to settle on a major because I kept leaning towards things that had a secure job market rather than what I really knew I wanted to do. I spent a year in an in state university as an undecided major, even though I knew I wanted to go out of state for photojournalism, because I listened to what others told me rather than trusting myself. I feel like my former self and anybody preparing for college could benefit from these pieces of advice.

To be honest, I would tell myself that college is not a joke. It is not easy, and it is not going to be handed to you. I did not take high school seriously, and I passed with flying colors. I then got to college and my world changed. I was not ready at all. High school did not prepare me for college what so ever. Looking back on everything, I would definitely say that it opened my eyes to the real world. Something that I thought would be a breeze, like high school, turned out to be more difficult that anything I had ever imagined. You really need to study, and take notes, and participate in college to succeed. College is a completely different world, and ready or not, you have to take the jump. It’s thrilling, and sometimes it is hard, but I will make it through, and it will be the opportunity to make all your dreams come true.

Although it is trite, my advice to my high school senior-self would be to branch out and get involved. My first semester of college was a rocky one and I ended up transferring to Kent State University from a smaller private school. It is hard to be thrown into the midst of a random population without knowing anyone else, especially when you're used to being "top dog" at your own small high school. I would tell myself to not worry too much about what other people think of you; no one knows your history and you're starting off with a blank slate. If someone invites you to do something on campus, do it! It's the only way to meet new people. Get together with students from classes to study; you'll get to know them better as well as doing better in the class. It's a win-win!

I would tell myself that altough not everything is as I thought it would be and dorm live can be quite a challenge at times (particularly when it is 2am and you have 2 exams the next morning and it is still as loud as ever), but meeting new people and the freedom that you get in college is definitaly worth it. But I should challenge myself a little more during my freshman year because some classes were boring at times and I need academic challenge. I would also tell myself that college really an entirly different experience then high school and that I should look forward to it.

If I could go back to senior year again I would apply for more scholorships and improve my study habbits. I would apply formore scholorships because in college money is more valuable. When i was in highschool i never thought that spending money was a big deal, but it really is because in college there is more responsibilities. When in collegemoney is stressful so I wish i could go back and get a job and save up some money. I would also go backand improve my study skillsbecausein college that ismost of what you do.There is more homework than in highschool and i was not at all prepared for that.

Before you take your first steps into halls of your chosen university think about activities that interest you, such as sports, plays, or academics, and get involved in an organization that represents it. If you are identified as an out-of-state student, you could be going to school on your own, leaving your friends and family behind. Without some sort of gathering or group to adventure into you school life may start to seem lonely and dull. Of course, it's a bad thing to rely on just one thing to keep you happy you have to be able to find your own place in the world and where you want to be, that's what college is about isn't it?

I would tell my younger self to plan, plan, and plan some more. Plan your finances. Plan to apply for scholarships at the beginning of each semester. Plan where you want to live. Plan homework, plan exams, plan study sessions. Just plan everything out and you won't have to worry about time crunches, overdue assignments, late work, or cramming for an exam the night before. I would tell high-school-senior me to make sure she studied hard, applied for every possible scholarship, and write every test date, homework assignment, and exam down. And carry a planner... because you have to plan.

I would tell myelf to hit the ground running when it comes to planning; no one is going to do it for you. Its never to early to start the long hunt for financial aid. in addition to financial aid, start a credit card right away, but pay off the entire balance every month. This will save your credit in the future. Independence is great but it is also a matter of responsibility. Partying is fun but keep it to a minimum, volunteer more and be involved as a way to hang out with your friends instead of drinking and playing video games. The most important advice overall though, is to work hard, play hard, and do not whine because it's hard. Live life to the fullest and take this opportunity to advice your life to become someone great!