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I would advise myself to spend my time more wisely. Give up the dedication to sports and focus even more on academics. Learn as if it is key to survival. Do not cram for tests but learn the information with the knowledge that it will be vital to success and well-being. Develop strong relationships with your teachers so that when they need someone to rely on, they have you and when you need someone to rely of for help, you have them. Take advantage of the school counselors and their intelligence on college choices and career choices. Take as many college credit classes as possible so you can enter into college ahead of the others and also spend less money on your education. Do not become apathetic with classes or tests even if you know they do not matter. Always strive to do your best and apply for as many scholarships as possible.

Some of the best advice I could give myself is to practice time management. It's something so simple, but it can be the difference between dirty laundry and clean laundry or an A grade exam and a B grade exam. I had no idea how much time a single subject requires to fully grasp. Another thing I'd like to tell a younger me is to not stress about making friends the first week. Most people are generally friendly, and it's easy to get forced into a group with whom you have a poor connection.

I would advice myself to be very wise and very open minded. Ther is more responsibilities in life than you would think. I would advice myself to stay more focus on my work and being around the right crowd of people. I would advice myself to not fall into peer pressure and not allow negativety to get in my way and hender me from becoming successful. Life is what you make it so make the best of it but do it the right way and become successful.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior my biggest advice would have been to go above and beyond. When I say, go above and beyond, I wish I would of taken high school more seriously and completed more classes that would futher me in my college career, even before starting college. I see students walking around campus half way through their degrees because they took the time as high school seniors to take the writing 121 class or buisness 131. I don't regret the decisions I made in high school because I have come out on top, still attending college where most studnets have lost the drive to want to go to school. I would let my past self know not procrastinate when it comes to school work. Getting behind in college is not a good thing and can quickly get anyone into a lot of trouble trying to catch up. Out of everything, I'd tell my past self to enjoy what college has to offer. Don't be so quick to turn down opportunites, they may lead to bigger and better things.

The decision you are making right now will shape the entirety of your life. There is no getting this time back. Make a decision and stick to it. There will be those who question your every move so be confident in every decision you make and cling to them like they were words out of the holy book. Invest your time in everything that progresses you to be the best you absolutely can. If it is not beneficial avoid it at all cost. Laziness is a virus. Very contagious and once you have contracted it is impossible to cure. The destination is not the only goal; the last few steps of a journey are not the hardest or the most important. The steps with the most importance are then ones directly in front of you. Be sure to only look at the past like a rearview mirror. If you focus all your attention on it you will crash but if you never look back life will sneak up on you. Most importantly remember the reasons you make every decision. With every choice comes a consequence and some consequences although necessary are difficult to bare.

Congratulations on surviving to your senior year of high school. I know that being a senior has given you a sudden burst of confidence, mainly because you no longer have to be intimidated by upperclassmen. My advice is to hold on to that confidence. Don’t be ashamed of the fact that you love calculus, embrace it. Also, stay focused on school and don’t stress about other things too much. I know you feel like you have to be a perfect dancer or a perfect flutist. What you will realize as you begin college is that those activities were merely ways for you to express your creative energy. Let’s face it there is no way you could survive the stressful life of a performing artist. You have always excelled in academics and your place in life is a steady career where you can apply all that you have learned. College will get you there. So, don’t be scared of moving so far from home, being at Missouri S&T will only increase your burst of confidence and help you realize that you have the strength to tackle life’s many challenges. Have fun and good luck!

Lori, You are naive and sheltered. Please listen closely. You will have four beautiful children in your lifetime, and you will love them with every ounce of your being. There will be nothing you won't do for them. Please spend the next years studying--you will need money to truly enjoy life, and to give your babies the life and example they deserve. I love you, Longo P.S. You will have 3 girls and 1 boy. Cherish them always.

If i was able to go back in time and tell myself about college i would tell myself to learn time management. When your in high school you have people telling you what to do, bells signal when you shoud leave and go to class, et. In college you don't have that you have to rely on yourself and if you hvae poor time management, its really hard.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell my past self several things. First, as difficult as it may seem, never procrastinate and waste time on any assignment, no matter how trivial. I can't count the amount of times I've seen people fail out because of poor time management. Second, always be sure to get a good amount of sleep each day. Running on five hours every day is a very brutal way to go through college, so planning time effectively can allow for the sleep one needs to function. Third, get to know the people around you. The people you can find here are a greatly diverse bunch, with skillsets as unique as their personalities. Perhaps others have the skills that you lack? In such a case, ask for their help in acquiring such skills for yourself. This way, you can do a bit of learning from places you may never have realised. If I would have known these things coming in to college, I guarantee I would have done quite a bit better.

If I could go back in time, I would advise my high school senior self to enjoy the learning process and all that school has to offer. Learning can be fun if we open our minds and embrace the experience. Enjoy being in school and take advantages of the opportunities it affords you - big-girl life will happen soon enough!

Don't get so caught up in friends and others that you forget about yourself. You will have a lot of fun in college, and you will meet a lot of people and make many friends. Some of these friends will become your best friends, others will stay friends, some will forget you, you will forget others, and some will even decide to not like you anymore. Cherish all of them and appreciate them for who they truly are, but make sure to stay focused on you and your studies. You will have to make some sacrifices to get your school work done, and some friends will abandon you for this, but there will be some there who know you are trying to get an education for a better life, and these friends will be there for you. Study hard, Love everyone, and everyone who loves you will help you succeed and be who you are. Don;t be afraid to let go of friends who let you go, and show your appreciation for those that stick by you. And of course, have fun and be safe. Love, Yourself

My biggest problem throughout all of high school was that I was always told how smart, creative, etc. I was in middle school, and this led to complacency in high school. High school was a very easy time for me, and I put less than 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into everything I did, and always ended up passing without any issues. That's fine and dandy for when you're sending your information to colleges and you can say you had a 3.5+ cumulative GPA. Well, as soon as you get to college you literally have to re-wire your brain and learn how to study, on top of getting used to an entire new environment. If I could go back, I would tell myself to do my homework, put some effort and pride into what you do, and fill out more scholarships because college is expensive!

Now past senior me i know you are going to slack off a bit and drink a lot when you first get to college. This is A-okay. However, don't drink so much on your birthday cause that will really cause some problems at your school. Also, do ALL of your homework and turn it in. I know your excited to be meeting new friends and living in the same building as them, but you need to keep your grades about the minimum for your scholarships. You don't wanna lose them they really help out a lot. Not saying you have to kill yourself with the work load, just don't do just the minimum. I know your smart and can get decent grades without trying much, but actually try the expirience and the knowledge you will gain will be much better than not missing the first 30 minutes of a movie in your friend's room. You might even be able to get a 4.0 if you really try your best! Just do a bit more than the minimum this time, high school is over you've had your slacking days, now grow up.

If I could go back and give myself any piece of advice, it would be don't worry about what you want to do with the rest of your life right now. The majority of college is about self-discovery and finding out what truly makes you happy. Research fields that interest you and don't write off your passion just because you don't think it will serve you monetarily. Take more time out for your hobbies, because they will have a great impact in discovering your path to happiness. Try new things everyday, because, as it turns out, you may discover that you love doing a task you would of never considered previously. I would also tell myself to join more teams of any kind, because teambuilding is important for being a futrue innovator and leader. Plus having excellent people skills can greatly aid you in making connections with other students and future employers. Finally, the most important thing I would have to say is, no matter what, just do whatever brings you joy and makes you feel passionate. These are the key steps to making the transition to college life and being successful.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to be as stressed about college, and enjoy my senior year a little more. I spent a large portion of my senior year wringing my hands about how difficult college was going to be, about how I was going to pay for college, and whether or not I would somehow ruin it all. Everything worked out well, and I am currently in good academic standing. It wasn't nearly as hard as I made it out to be. I would tell myself to enjoy the smaller things in life that are gone now, like spending time with my family and friends every day, and not having quite as many adult responisbilities. I would also tell myself not to worry about making friends, which was a large stressor for me. In the beginning, most people don't have well-established friendships, but you make them after a short time. Even though the first week of college was hard, the second made me feel at home. Ultimately, I would tell myself to look at college as a vast opportunity for growth, not an obstacle.

It is very important to implement good study habits in high school. Learn to manage your time wisely and don't slack. Once you get behind, it is hard to catch up. Treat college like a job.Do your best and you will succeed. Go to class, pay attention and study when you have available time.

During your transition from high school and college of the summer months, give away your game systems. This will allow more time for studying and homework, which you will get a lot of. Before you start moving in get a list of everything you might possibility need during college. Note not to take too much, this will make it difficult to move in and out. Lastly before you go, learn how to do your own laundry. You can even wear some of the same clothes at school to cut down on laundry, this is especially helpful if you have to pay to use the washer and dryer. Once you get at school, make sure to make friends. Especially important is that these friends are to relieve stress and most importantly study groups! Don't spend your time procrastinating.

There is no such thing as "the college experience." Those three words are thrown out by college admission representatives, advisors, parents, teachers, friends and they honestly are not definable. Everyone is different and the most important part of choosing a college and making the tranistion from high school to college is to find the place that will help you move forward in your life. There are three things that are crucial about your choice. You should feel comfortable at your school, you should have a plan for paying for your degree, and the school should be able to help you move forward with your career goals. These three aspects seem obvious but I've seen my peers make choices based on acheiving "the college experience" and graduate with loans that they are unable to pay off. Go to a school that you can afford to pay for and make sure that you obtain a degree in an area you are interested in and that will secure you a job at the end of four years. College is about having fun but also about setting yourself up for success in your life. Be confident and make your own college experience.

My advice would be to explore your college options and to not worry about the money right now. College is your time to shine and have a great time and to meet new and long lasting friends. As long as you work hard and can keep up with the homework and tests, then you can have as much fun as you want.

I am still a high school senior.

In high school I was not very worried about my future and was not worried about college but if I could go back I would tell myself many things. Start saving money and work hard during the summer. Dont worry about friends so much and worry more about working because you will make lots of friends in college that are on the same path as you. Pick a college where you can focus on schooling and not the activities around it. Apply for lots of scholarships because working while in college is very distracting and can make you focus on other stuff that is not good for you. While in college soak it all in, all the crazy traditions and classes. Moving to Missouri from Arizona away from family is very scary but Missouri Science and Technology is the school of your dreams.

I didn't have the greatest study habbit in highschool, though I still did very well. My first few weeks in college kicked my butt. I would go back in time to tell myself to practice good study habits so I can excell to my fullest potential in college.

My college experience has been over halfway across the country from everything I have previously known and my family. Because of this, I have learned important life skills within my academic and social life that I otherwise would have not recieved if I had not been pushed out of my comfort zone and met a new "family" at college that could help me. They help me to understand the true meaning of family life, before them, all I knew was the stereotypical "mom, dad, kids" family life, but they taught me the struggles of being raised in a family that was not exactly experiencing the "American Dream". Not every domestic environment is what pop culture makes it out to be and through hearing of others struggles, I have been more prepared to face the future issues that may arise and have a more driven goal of helping families in those sorts of situations. I have learned that my "family" needs me as much as I need them and I wouldnt trade that experience for anything else. That "family" need is what drives me to do all that I can for myself and others.

Attending MS&T has been an eye-opening experience for me so far! I grew up in a rural area and attended a small school. My teachers and fellow students were great, but I was never exposed to a diverse cultural and ethnical population or given opportunities to learn a variety of different life views and perspectives. The faculty and students at MS&T have allowed me to experience all of that. The school is small enough that students and faculty can get to know each other much better than at a large college. By being involved in student government and study groups, I have been able to meet and learn from a diverse population, and that has been an awesome experience in itself. MS&T has also opened my eyes to the huge variety of opportunities out there for me as an engineering major. The school has exposed me to so many different occupations that I had no idea existed in that field. My advisors and professors have gotten to know my interests and dreams and have guided me tremendously towards my educational career so far. The value of my college experience at MS&Thas been unmeasurable!

I have learned to be on my own. There's no one there to do your laundry or take care of things. This has been valuable to me because it has helped me grow up. I've gone from z dependent child to an independent man is less than a year. Being on my own has made me realize what it is like to live on my own and know how to budget money.

It has and will sharpen my skills to make me more succesful

I am currently 28 years old and this is the second time around in college. The first time, I went straight out of high school and really did not know what I wanted to do with the rest of my working life. In result, I received a generic degree that really did not allow me entrance into too many places within the working field. I had also attended a private college that was quite expensive and found myself in debt without too many options in re-paying it. My advice would be: if a student does not know what exactly they want to accomplish in school, attend a community college within state to keep costs down. Another method is to work your way up within a career. For example, I want to become a nurse, so I applied for a phlebotomist position within a hospital to observe what a nurse's duties were to see if they were a fit for me.

I am not in college yet. I am registered to begin in January of 2011. I will be enrolled in a 2 year college to earn an Associates Degree in Medical Billing and Coding. I have wanted to do this for a long time, but never had the funds for tuition. I just decided I will pursue my goal, even if I have to get a loan to do it. I will be the first person in 3 generations of my family to attend college for any length of time, and I am very excited about this, even though, I am 61 years of age. My chosen field will also allow me, in the future, to work from my home. Whatever scholarship funds I get will be very much appreciated.

Thus far, I have already gained a lot of real-world experience. Being out on my own for the first time away from my parents has taught me a lot about self-reliance and personal responsibility. It has also taught me the break down a lot of mental barriers built over the years in public schools in a predominantly affluent, causcasion-dominated area. There are so many smart, well-rounded individuals in all communities that never get the chance to develop their intellect and skills. That's one of the reasons I love the diverse study body at my school. I have already learned a lot from listening to ideas from others who came from different social environments from which I came. It's been very refreshing and very enlightening.

My college experience has made me a much more well-rounded individual; I am also much more confident. College has forced me to move outside my comfort zone, as well as to learn about subjects which I may otherwise never would have considered. Upon returning to college, I did not know myself well enough to know what I wanted to do with my life. I chose Psychology even though I knew that as a career, it may not be a good fit for me. I love Psychology, but knew that I was not equipped to deal with social work or counseling. However, through my study of Psychology, I found Health Psychology to be extremely interesting. It was this discovery which led me to pursue graduate education in Public Health. This fall, I will pursue my MPH in Health Policy at Saint Louis University School of Public Health.

As a high school senior I (like most kids at that age) thought I knew what was best for me when it came to education and just life in general. But, as I grew older it became obvious that was not accurate. Taking the advice from my peers and educators, from those who had already experienced what I was about to go thru could have changed my path. By having an open mind and allowing myself to listen I might have understood just how important and necessary it was to have a college degree. The most important advice I would give myself would be: Continue your education right out of high school. Do not allow yourself to take time off to persue other avenues this will only further delay and possible keep you from obtaining your degree.

I would go back and tell myself to not underestimate college. It will not be something I can breeze through like high school was. I would tell mysellf to put in as much work as i could, say that it will be hard and I won't like it but in the end it will all be worth it. Getting that degree and having a sucesful life. And I would also tell myself not to be afraid to go out and meet new people. That just because you make new friends doesn't mean you have to leave your old ones behind. So in summary I would say, get ready it won't be easy but you'll have fun along the way, don't get in to too much trouble and then it will all be worth it in the end. Don't have regrets.

I enjoy my senior and I did have fun. Study is important and I'm not regrat that I acutally got accepted by Missouri S&T.

As a high school counselor I would tell myself all the career options that coexist with my field choice and to make sure that the college I accepted to go to was the right choice for me. I would tell myself that there is more than just computer engineering that deals with computers. I wasn't aware of information science & technology and what it was until I googled it online one day being curious. It was exactly what I wanted to do with computers and it took me a long time to realize it and so I went to a college that didn't have a strong department which caused me to be behind in college courses. Being able to choose a major and college gets you ready for making big decisions that changes your life, which is a big step for most. Absorbing the information might be scary but you only know whats best for yourself and what your mind and heart tells you to do is what you should do. Weigh out your options and research everything about your school and your field department to make sure that school and major is right for you.

I remember feeling very nervous as I was about to entire college my freshman year. I was worried how I would compare academically to all of the students around me and was afraid that I would not be the best. Looking back, I would tell my high school senior self not to measure success purely on grades. It is important to have decent grades, but perfection is not necessary. There are many other important factors that will help you just as much or more to get into graduate school or land your first job. I would tell myself to get out of my comfort zone and volunteer for a project or join a club. Extracurricular activities will teach you valuable tools that you can not learn in a classroom. Do not be afraid to ask questions. If you do not understand, than it is more than likely someone else will not either. Lastly, I would tell myself to make lasting friendships and make sure to take time out for yourself every once and awhile. It is okay to relax and read that book or watch that movie.

My senior year I did not want to leave high school. I had my friends, my dance team, and was friends with all of my teachers. But sadly this meant that when I went to college, I was hesistant in meeting new people and finding a new study group. I was so set on hating my college that I didn't take full advantage of everyting I could have done my first semester. I made good grades, joined a sorority, but I didn't make the friends I had hoped to. I spent most of my time dwelling on the past and missing my friends. I would have told myself senior year to get over the past. You will be at college for four years or more, and getting off to a great start is really important to your happiness. Being really open to new people and experience is the best advice a high school senior could receive.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would first explain to myself that just because high school was easy I shouldn't be slacking off. I would tell myself to heed Mr. Oster's advise and take the ACT multiple times to maximize my score, and convince my stubborn self not to be content with a score of 28. Pursuade myself to look at the option of a 2 year college to prepare myself for a 4 year university. I would encourage myself to study for the math entrance exams, and the effect they have on a college career. Then explain how important a GPA really is. I would explain to myself just because I think I have it all figured out doesn't mean I do. That life is to unpredicable to figure out, to remind myself that, "The best-laid plans of mice and men / Go oft awry." I would tell him not to forget qualities he already possess. Like the drive to succeed in all he does and will do , the natural instinct of leadership, and compassion. The look of bewilderment on my face will be priceless.

dont be afraid to meet new people. do a lot more studying than you think you should. go to all the school functions you can, they make memories with your friends.

I would tell myself to just be open to everything. There are so many more experiences I could have had in my college career already if I had been accepting to new people and events. There is a lot that changes from high school to college, and in the beginning I wasn't so accepting of that change. Now that I have have been here almost two full years I am beginning to feel at home here and just generally welcome. I don't think it's the campus that has changed at all, it's just my general attitude about things happening around campus. Friends are important and easy to make, so they should never be shrugged off. In summary, just don't fight the change, because the change will happen whether you are accepting or not.

If given the opportunity to go back in time and give myself advice there would be one thing I would want to say. Being an honor roll student I wouldn?t need the reminder to work hard. And from being a student athlete as well, it showed me how to manage my time and work hard so that wouldn?t need to be mentioned either. What I would tell myself is to not stress out as much about the decisions I make. I would let me know that, because I?m confident and know what?s right, that wherever I decide to go and do will be a good choice. To not worry about what other people say because they don?t know you like you know yourself. In other words, to sum up what I?m saying is I would make sure I would know to trust and believe in myself.

Traveling back in time to advise myself as a high school senior, I would take great pains to express the true amount of physical and mental effort required for college, even as an upcoming freshman. I would advise myself to begin a rigorous research process for each possible department in my college of choice, and through this research discover which department will allow me to utilize my personal abilities in the most effective manner possible. In addition to this research, I would also advise myself to explore the social aspects of campus, touring extracurricular activities and meetings to find a location on campus where I can belong and enjoy myself.

If I were allowed to go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to be more active in extra curricular activities. Academically, I am glad I chose the path I did, but I feel as though I missed out on a lot of social activities by not being very active on campus. In the real world, sometimes it does not matter how good you are academically, but what really matters is how you can relate to people. This is very true for the business world, since a professional has to , one way or the other, have good "people skills".

Dear Doris, Good college advice Hit those scholarship applications hard. It's painful to see how much money it costs to get a quality education. Yeah you will receive a few scholarships, but it won't be enough. Aside from the scholarships, keep those study habits alive. Those good habits you established have done wonders for me. I didn't have to adapt so much; I only had to build on to what I already did. You think your Senior Year is hard and stressful? High school is nothing compared to college, but I have two vital pieces of advice for you. 1) Don't sweat the small stuff. 2) Everything is small stuff. It's amazing how much this advice will carry you. Instead of worrying about failing that test, think of how much you'll learn from it. Learning is exciting and don't be afraid of it. Embrace the experience. Stay positive and life will be great. Make good friends because they'll help you through hard times and good times. Live with no regret. You don't need a burden like that to root you down while you fly. Have confidence and be free. Good Luck

I would tell myself to be prepared to do lots of studying and really develop the ability to better focus on homework assignments and projects since they are more difficult to complete in college. Some other advice would be to have formed study groups whenever I first started college. I join study groups a lot now that I am upperclassman, and I wished I would have started earlier because they are very helpful. One last thing, I would tel myself to be prepared to fail tests and classes, because at this school, failing really is inevitable at some point and every student here must learn how to overcome it and not be discouraged.

You are going to have to work much harder in college than you ever have here. Have fun, but don't make stupid choices. Be sure to go to the college you want to go to, and don't go to a college just to be close to some girl. Apply everywhere you can because even if you don't really want to go there, its nice to know that you would be accepted there. Be sure to give back to the community that you choose to go to because it always pays off to do something nice for others. You take your parents for granted - be sure to visit them as often as you can. Finally: keep up your grades, do well, and have fun. ( Just not at anyone else's expence)

College is an entirely different experience from high school - you are there because you choose to be there, not because you have to be there. You will be more focused, your interest in learning will increase, as will your desire to gain knowlege, and you will find the entire educational process more enjoyable. In addition, as you realize that college is all about YOU - your learning, your knowledge, your future, etc. - you will quickly overcome your fear of looking/sounding "stupid," and you will seek out the advice and expertise of your professors with more frequency, becoming more assertive, as your confidence in yourself and your abilities continues to grow.

Even though many people talk down at junior colleges, I first went to one before transfering to a four year university. I felt like it set me up to live on my own and to succeed at the four year university. Before I thought less of junior college and almost went straight to The University of Missouri-Rolla, but by first staying home and going to a junior college I saved money and won't come out of college with quite so many loans. I feel like it was a smart decision and back in high school I shouldn't have worried about it nearly as much.

I would not give myself any advice. College is still school, and it's not fun, but i still get my stuff done just as well and as easily as i did in highschool.

In college is on you to remeber all your asignments and work load so hone your organization skills now. Also its not important that you know what you want to do your first year there take a variety of classes to find out what you are really interested in then major in that.

I would tell myself to take school more seriously because it will really come in handy at MS&T. College is not about having a social life so tell your friends we'll have to make up for missed times during the breaks. I would also tell myself that it's going to be a long journey in becoming the doctor I've always wanted to be. Don't get discouraged, keep reminding yourself of the life you will have 12 years from now. And most importantly, I would tell myself to "NEVER give up on your dream."