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I would say to myself, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Make sure as many scholarships that you qualify for you actually turn in. I would tell myself not to give up on anything and be ready to study and make a schedule so that i won't get lost in my time management process, and I follow through with everything I need or want to do that will better me as a student or even a person.

The advice I would tell myself is to study, study, study. Make friends in every class you have so that you have someone to talk to and go to if you need help. Learn where to go if you start to fall behind in your classes. Get to know your teachers, and sit up towards the front so that you can pay better attention and not get distracted. Do all your homework, even if it won't be counted. Read ahead. Get involved in on and off campus activities, and even try to get an on campus job. Don't stress about the little things. Take your time and plan out big projects. Don't procrastinate. Learn what you want to learn, but remember that you don't want to be in school forever. And most of all, have fun. Most people don't get the opportunity to go to college and would do anything to be where you are.

I would advise myslef to really focus in on what I want to do and be more motivated. I would tell myself to really prepare myself more for the maturity level need to survive in a college setting. Being a sophomore now, I have matured but I wish that coming into college I would've had higher expectations for myself and my ambitions. Not just settling for any education but wanting to strive more for the best for myself, now and in the future.

If I were to go back to myself as a high school senior, I would do only a few things differently. First off, I would have put more time into studying for tests and quizzes. I would care more about my grades and understand the significance as well as the importance of doing well, in order to prepare for college. Secondly, I would have participated in student government. I know that I was capable of a leadership position in high school, however, I never took the time to run for a position. Thirdly, I would tell myself to choose a college closer to home. Overall I feel as though I don't regret many things during my high school career.

Continue to work hard now even though you're almost finished with your high school years. If you begin to slack now you'll see that when you finally do come to college there will be opportunties for you that will be much harder to reach because you had not worked your hardest in your previous years. Also, don't worry about the need to make new friends and meet new people. When you leave for school and begin living the in the dorms you'll realize the one of the best things about living in dorms there will always be people around. Funny enough, one bad thing about living in the dorms is there will always be people around.

"Listen to what your teachers have to say about 'everything you need to know for college', because most of the information is extremely valuable. Pay close attention to your English Teacher's lessons on writing formally formatted papers. You will most likely be assigned formal papers in the majority of your first year classes. Pay close attention to the kinds of classes you enjoy the most- this will make the decision of a major less difficult. Enjoy having a great deal of free time on your hands as you do in high school, because these days will soon be over! It's important to learn valuable study habits while you're still in high school because studying is a very important part of college. Also, try to save as much money as you can and apply for as many scholarships as possible- college is not cheap by any means! Don't stray from your life priorities, but try to have fun too. Last but not least, cherish your friends and memories because when everyone goes off to different schools, friendships change."

Making the transition from high school to college is a big experience. The classes and studying are much more important to your everyday life. In high school, studying wasn't that big of a deal since most of the time the teacher teaches you exactly what is on the test and what you need to know. In college, the professors teach what they want to teach. They might not lecture you about what is going to be on the test, and you need to realize that. Some professors lecture about a certain topic, but then give you reading assignments on what you would need to know on a test. This is why it is very important to go to your classes and learn how your professors teach to see if they teach from the textbooks, or if they lecture and assign you to do the reading yourself. In all, learning how your professors teach is a very important tool in order to succeed in the classroom.

When I was a high school senior, I thought my life was figured out. I was engaged to an abusive man who I thought I really loved, ready to be an adult and thought things would stay the same forever. However, my fiance broke up with me suddenly, leaving me for someone else, and I left for Kent State utterly alone because I had lost all my friends during this abusive relationship. I was immediately sucked into an even worse relationship with a much older man who took advantage of my fears and how alone I felt. It took almost my entire freshman year to get away from him, and even in my senior year I was forced to take legal action against him. However, now as a senior getting ready to graduate, I am proud of the person I've become because I learned to stand on my own feet. Never again will I let someone abuse me and never again will I live in fear. This pride and freedom is not something to take lightly; I would never trade it. I am worthwhile and important: That is what I would tell my scared, lonely high school self.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to relax a little because I will do fine in all of my courses. Only if I kept studing regularly, like I do every day. I would also tell myself to find my own roomate instead of the universities housing services picking one for me.

I wouldn't give myself any advice. I pride myself on the obstacles that I overcame as they came to me. I feel that the bumps in the road that I had to overcome were tests of my meddle and I feel they aided me in my self development more than a few of the classes I took. I feel all of the revelations I've come to since attending Kent State University came where they needed to.

Transitioning to college is often times hard for students, but it is important to be true to your self. As a senior in high school, I would go back, dream big, and help others in need. Kent State University provides resources to start your own on campus business or non-profit organization. After spending the past three summers in the Dominican Republic, I would established a business to sell the art that is unique to that area. There is a big trend in purchasing fair trade products, so I would have sold fair trade coffee, chocolate, and snacks which all profits would have benefited the people of the Dominican Republic. I really enjoy volunteering, so I would have created my own volunteer group that could serve as an example to the students at Kent State University. College students cannot only serve in their local communities, but I have also volunteered in New Orleans and the Dominican Republic. I have learned a great deal about myself through serving others, and I would want to encourage other students along the way by creating resources for them to do so.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the number one thing I would talk to myself about is making sure I have a solid way to pay for college. I would give myself tips, such as applying for for as many scholarships as possible, finding a job that would be accessible while engaged with my college studies; and if or when I need to take out a loan for school, to make sure I had a good credit score so that I could achieve a higher chance of of being awarded the loan money. I would also tell myself to have a couple of plans in mind of how to pay off any loans I would have taken out during my college career. The second most important piece of advice I would give myself would be to start off with a strong G.P.A.. The better that I do academically, the more finacial help and oppotunities the school would give me.

Knowing what I know now, I would have told myself as a high school senior to apply for more schoalrships ahead of time. I would also make sure that I would work more during the summer before college started so that I would have more money to pay for books. During high school I would have volunteered more in and out of school so that I may have more experience to apply to my resume. I would also advise myself to participate in other extra curricular activities such as sports and clubs.

Just have fun when you get there. Don't be afraid to approach new people and make friends, everyone there is looking to meet new people. Now is your chance to make some life long friends. Check out some of the school sponsored events and go out and have a good time. You're bound to make some good friends if you're willing to put yourself out there.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself many things. I would have told myself to pick a school because you want to go there not because its close to home, or friends. College is a once in a lifetime experience, so study hard, stay focused and take advantage of the great opportunity. I am very happy I chose Kent State, but I do sometimes wish I had gone to a school in the south where its warm more than two months of the school year. I would have told myself to take advantage of all of the wonderful educational programs Kent offers such as Supplemental Instruction, and free tutoring. I would have also told myself not to look at the dollar signs behind a college. College in general is expensive, I would have rather have gone to a college that was more expensive but farther from home, and a bit more of an adventure. This is what I would have told myself as a High school senior. It's what I will tell my younger sisters, and my children as well.

If I were to give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to say after my experiences in college. I would have told myself to look at more schools and take trips to check out more campuses to get a good feel of the environment of each school. While I was checking out campuses I would also advise myself to talk to current students and ask them about their experiences. I feel like I should have applied for more scholarships as well. I applied for a lot, but college has turned out to be much more expensive than I originally thought. I would also tell myself to take more college classes that my high school offered at a discounted price. These pieces of advice would have allowed me to choose a better school to avoid an expensive transfer, and would have enabled me to more easily pay for my education.

Do as much research on-line as possible. Talk to graduates of the schools you are considering to find out what they thought of thier experience. Find a school that has a wide variety of majors. There is a good chance that your mind will change along the way. Look at the required classes for the majors you are considering to make sure you fully understand what the major really involves. It is easy to get the wrong impression about what a major would entale from the media make sure you have a clear understanding of what you will be studying within that major. Talk to people in the field you are considering to find out what thier impression of the school is. Find out if the major or majors you are considering can only be aquired as a full time student or if the need should arise can you attend part time and still complete your major. Don't give up! It will be worth it!

After transferring from a different university, I would tell my high school self to follow my heart. Although I went with what SEEMED right at my first school and major, I now discovered that I should've stuck with my instinct to try something new, different, and more enticing to me. While I learned this valuable information as an exchange student (which was the year after I graduated high school), If i hadn't been so lucky, I would've told myself to focus on my education and career. Looking at other younger students in my major, I can see them getting caught up in the 'college life'. Being a few years older, I feel like I have my priorities straight and have been fortunate enough to learn more about life and the importance of a good education. I am very grateful that I learned these lessons abroad and if I hadn't, would tell myself that the party life isn't worth the hassle. I've seen too many people fail out of my program and to me, being educated and successful are the only things someone can truly rely on nowadays to have a prosperous life.

During my time at college, I have learned that study habits will get you very impressive grades. I also learned that many scholarships will start at a 3.0 and require many extracurricular activities and community service. In high school, I did many activities but my grades started to become more impressive during my junior year. By that time, it was too late to reach the GPA that I was aiming to graduate with and I was not qualified to apply for certain scholarships. Eventually, I had to take out loans which will have to be paid in the future. If I had the chance to go back to talk to myself in high school, I would tell myself to put more of an emphasis on studying and doing more volunteer work not only to appy for scholarships, But to become a better person and help others in the community.

As a Wisconsin resident, moving 7 hours to Ohio was an incredible transition for me. I was extremely nervous seeing as how I knew no one at my new school. I had a lot of apprehensions about putting myself in a completely new environment. Knowing what I know now, I would not have not held back as much my freshman year of college. There are so many opportunities to get involved and thought these opportunities, you can often meet so many people. Although I did meet many new people my first year, I wish I would have not been as apprehensive about going out there and getting involved through volunteer work and other charity work. Getting involved is a huge part of what makes college such a rewarding experience; and since I have recognized this after my first year at the University, I am seizing more and more opportunities to get involved and meet new people. Freshman year at a university is always very challenging. However, the biggest lesson for me was that the more you put yourself out there, the easier it becomes to call your new school your home.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to fully consider all my options for school. The summer before my senior year I was volunteering in Honduras and planned on applying for schools when I returned home. When I did return home I didn?t follow my plan because that summer had changed my life. After my experience in Honduras I realized that I wanted to study something involving Spanish. I wasn?t truly concerned about applying for college because I was still caught up in my summer experience and I didn?t focus on the importance of finding the right college for me. After a semester at my first school I decided to transfer to the school I am at currently. I wish I would have looked into the school I am at now because they have the exact program that I was looking for and if I would have concentrated on college in the beginning I wouldn?t have wasted a semester at the wrong school.

If I were to talk to my former high school self, as a senior, I would have an abundance of advice. First, I would tell myself that it's alright to set high goals, but to always have a backup plan. Second, I would tell myself to go to the college financial aid office early to talk to the counselors about possible scholarship and grant opportunities; financial aid is pretty much on a first-come, first-serve basis; also, apply for as many scholarships as possible. Third, I would tell myself to fill out the FAFSA in mid-to- late January that way it could be a chance I could receive more financial aid. Next, I would tell myself to get a part time job while I am in college and take out only one credit card, but be sure to look at the interest rates and to get a small limit on it, so I can begin to establish credit just in case I may have to take out a loan for college. Last but not least, I would tell myself that no matter what, stay diligent and focused because if I do, the sky is the limit.

Hey there high school Sam . :) Here you are graduating a year early. Just know that you are going to miss a lot here with your friends having their senior year back home, always remeber to keep in touch. It's going to be challenging balencing time with your new friend and making time for your friends back home but it will make the world of a diffrence when you come back home to visit. Get yourself excited to be better orginized for the school year ahead. As future Sam, I have learned that buying fun orginizational tools (such as a cool planner) help you in staying orginized. Most importantly, stay true to who you are. There are going to be many people that surrond you that make you want to change and do actions to impress. Let those feelings go and make sure you do everything that makes you comfertable. Yours truly, Future Sam

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not worry about what your classmates are doing, focus on yourself!

Study more and remember to always find time to complete homeowrk. Remember to take risks and listen to my parents more. Fpllow the advice of my parents and teachers. With everything there is a balance so take adavantage of this advice.

Do not go to Ashland and waste the money. Start off at community college and work your way through college so that you don't accrue the debt that you have now.

If I was given the chance to go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to relax and have fun when I get to college. When I was in high school I dreaded going to college and having to leave my friends and family behind. I actually considered going to a college that was close to home so that my life could remain unchanged and I could remain in my comfort zone. I dreaded this transition into college up until the day before I was set to move into my freshman dorm. When I arrived on campus for Kent's Week of Welcome I almost dropped out and went to the Trumbul Campus because I was extremely homesick and worried I would never make friends. Therefore, by going back in time and telling myself to relax, I could have made a much easier transition into college life. My advice to relax and have fun in college would have gave me the confidence that I could adapt to any situation with ease. I know this because once I did relax I made some great friends which convinced me that college would, in fact, be fun after all.

The advice I would give myself would be to try to get involved in competing for the university. I just sat back and thought they would come to me, knowing that I played in high school. Now I know that I should have been more aggressive in persuing that dream.

Oh, if only I could go back in time...the biggest and best piece of advice I could grant my past self, I believe, would be to put more effort into my interpersonal interactions. Had I started socializing and making friends right off of the bat, my transition to the university might have been a little more smooth, and not as lonely. I would tell myself not to worry so much about being around so many people I had never met before, but instead focus on how cleansing a fresh start could be! I've made so many good friends since I've started attending the school, and just in my first semester, alone! It would have been so much easier on me, and so much smoother a transition, had I opened up and risked popping out of my shell earlier. Other than that, my only advice would be to enjoy home cooking while I could! Campus food gets a bit dull, after a while!

I would not have gone to community college first, I would have gone straight to a four year university. Kent State likes to think of itself as an 'on-campus' university even though it can't house nearly 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of its student body. If I really could do it over, I'd have looked into things like off campus housing, graduation rates, retention rates and the price of food on campus. Kent's food prices are extorinate. I also wish I had looked into studying for my degree in Europe. What has saved me from quitting is great professor's who are passionate and dedicated. That's the kind of experience I hope every higher education student gets. Professor's who will do anything to help you as long as you're willing to work.

If I could back as a high school senior I would encourage myseld to find more financial aid and scholoarships to help me. I would also consider attending a community college for the first two years then transferring to a university to help myself save money.

Really, really, really take your schooling seriously. Stay single minded, and take advantage of all the school has to offer for your education. Don't wait for opportunities to come your way, make them, seek them out, go after them, study hard, and never give up!!!

I would tell myself to be more involved with all of the activities and clubs the school has to offer. I was very shy and afraid of participating. I think that if I became more involved the social transition would have been much smoother. Being involved is also a great way to get more life experience, and I believe it would have really enriched my college career.

Enjoy every minute. College is an adventure that is too quickly over. Dive into the atmosphere. Plunge into the academic world that will be your home. Work hard, but do it because you like it, not because it is what you have to do. View yourself as an adult and the transition will be much easier. You cannot survive with the mind of a child. Your relationships, both professional and social depend upon a correct view of your purpose and of yourself. Live where you are with directed thoughts of the future, but don't let those plans keep you from living in the now of a grand escapade. College will help you define yourself, and yet it is just an avenue by which you reach your future. Hold on while it is there, but be ready to let go when it is complete.

I would tell myself if I keep messing around, going out to parties, and not putting forth my best, I will still be going to college at the age of 34. Although this is the truth, I am not sure I would change anything. I would tell myself the first year is the hardest, I should take cooking classes, tell myself to hide my mini-fridge better, and tell myself that no matter what anyone thinks or says, stick to my guns and covet the priciples I was brought up with. I would also tell myself that friends, boys, girls, and boyfriends come and go, but family is forever and not to forget they will always be there to support me. I would also tell myself that there are more important things in life than trying to seek others' approval, and in the morning the only persons approval I need to seek out is mine. The last thing I would tell myself is to keep the wood from the bar The Purple Cow, and the canned water made by Anheiser-Busch because of the 1993 floods unopened because it will be a collectors item!

Really take the time to think about what your heart is wanting you to do with your life. Don't just go to school because you feel you need to, take your time and figure out what you really love to do.

Start planning sooner! When I was a sophmore in high school, college sounded like it was an eternity away. However, if I were to go back, planning is what i would do. The more you can figure out before you make the transition, the better.

If I could go back to when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself that I should be prepared for being away from my family and also to become more responsible than I already was because college takes a lot of work and time.

Do not skip class!

Be prepared! Everything is different. New living siutation, new friends, new environment. Your no longer living with your family or aretreated like a baby with your teachers. Here they expect you to know how to manage your time, work, finances, and class. Be prepared to work ten times harder than you did in high school just to achieve the same grade. Everyone jokes that college students are poor; it's true! Many students don't have the time to get a job - so save up! Your course load is going to be harder than you ever expected, and your grade is taken from only 3 exams. Many students get overwhelmed, so you also have to be positive and keep your head up. College is hard, and sometimes you will feel more lonley and stressed than you ever have before, but you have to realize all your hard work will pay off in the end.

Never be nervous of the things you don?t know. The only way to learn and grow as a person is to experience new things and discover all the amazing things that can be offered to you. It?s the first step in accomplishing all the things you?ve always wanted to do, and it?ll take some hard work but that never means it won?t be fun too.

I would advise myself to work harder on school work. I think I tried a fair amount but I could have used a little more effort so I could be more perpaired for what Kent was about to offer me.

You should have tried harder, you should have challenged yourself, because the person you are in 2009 is kicking herself in Theatre History class because you don't know anything about geography or history. High school is easy because you're making it that way. Challenge yourslef, you know you want to. What's really stopping you?

Note to Jessika! The advice I would give to myself during my transition from senior year to freshman year college is first and of main importance: take school seriously. The second most important thing would be to make a friend or two during the college summer orientation program. I want to make sure I gather and collect all important numbers for networking purposes. Third, I should remember to lisetn to the advice from my parents. I was very stubborn and some of the information they provided me with would have helped me to succeed in my Nutrition and Dietetics degree. Finally, if I was able to go back in time and change the time from senior year to freshman year some practical advice would be to study, organize, and make sure to meet with my advisor, make time for volunteering and make time for my self to take a breather. Life is too short to worry about all the consequences.

There are ups and downs of Kent being such a big campus. Kent does an excellent job of providing opportunities to all students to get involved socially and academically and I wish I would have taken better advantage as a freshmen. It wasn't until last year that I joined a club sport which introduced me to a whole new group of friends that have really made me enjoy being on campus a lot more. From the first week that you are on campus, check out all of your options and dont settle for something that doesn't make you completely happy. Spend the extra hour a night getting your work done to you aren't rushing to get it done the next morning and enjoy yourself before you have to enter the real world.

I would tell myself to rid of any worries and anxiety. College life is the best time to get a head start in adult life. Many fun and challenging experiences await and dont be afraid to take risk because in the end its all about having experiences.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself not to be worried. Take on college as you would high school, go to every class, do all the homework and study hard for the tests. Check out the recreation center, and stay active. Try to spend a little more food plan money so you do not have a lot left over at the end of the year. Also, get involved. Join clubs and groups --they are a lot of fun! Do not be afraid to just be yourself, the people here do not judge, they are just like everyone else. Stay on track with everything and college here will ease by. It is not as hard as everyone says it is, it is only as hard as you make it.

The best advice I can give a high school senior about transitioning to college would be to genuinely have a passion for success at their school. Students who are dedicated to their academics, respective student organizations, and positive extra-cirricular activities tend to excel at a faster rate than other students. This particular group of students are the ones that have a lot of spirit, pride, and love for their campus. Since the day they were admitted, they started exploring the campus website, making campus visits, enrolling in programs that help new freshmen transition, and becoming acclaimated to campus. For those who are intimidated by universities that total over 20,000 students, I would encourage those students to find at least one friend. Whether this friend is a roommate, a professor, or simply someone standing in line at the diner, the student has just built a network. Looking at my experience in growth and development at my institution, Kent State University, I have learned that networking is just as - if not more - important than academics. Find a friend. Join a student organization. Be proud to be a [School Name] [Mascot]! Become passionate about your life and success.

Be prepared and open minded, act like a respectful, intelligent adult, and be smart in making decisions. Work hard from the beginning and continue all semesters with a strong finish. keep a positive attitude and be carful not to push yourself. take any steps to discover who you are. know that many people on the planet love you and will be fine without you. friends and family only want what's best for you. have confidence in yourself and don't be afraid to go for your dream. act with decorum and take time to enjoy the unique experience that is a college education.

Be prepared to study more than you ever have.