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I'd tell myself to take general education courses in high school through dual-credit or AP courses, or at the very least to atend a community college for the first couple of years to get those courses out of the way at a much cheaper price. Take that time to decide what career you want, and then you'll be ready to decide on a major when you go to a bigger school without taking classes early on that won't be helpful if you decide to change majors.

Make sure you apply for scholarships and do it early, also be sure you have the financial backing to go "away" to school if that is what you want to do.

Knowing what i know now about college, if i could go back and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would tell myself a lot of advice about college life and what is best for my transition. Some advice i would give myself would be to be more open with my roommate insteadof pushing them away. I would also tell myself not to be so nervous about the classes and just work very hard. I would push myself to be more diligent looking for scholarships so that i wouldn't be putting such a big whole in my parents wallet right now. I would make it very clear that college is not everything I thought it would be but not in a negative way. Instead, college is more than i thought it would be. I thought all I would be doing is studying all the time and never have time for anything else. Now I know that there are ways to balance fun and college and still be successful.

If I could go back and know what I know now, I would tell myself to really apply myself in high school because it really pays off. I would also start applying for scholarships early on in the school year so I would be offered more money. Financial aid doesnt always work out how we want it to. I'm barley being covered by financial aid. Every semester I have to go and request more money from the government to cover my tuition and housing fees.

First, Never forget why you are attending college in the first place. The ultimate goal is to get your diploma and find the career you have been dreaming about. Second, always stay connected to your family and close friends. It is always good to have someone, or a group of people, in your corner cheering you on. Third, don?t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. You will learn so much about yourself you never knew. It also helps you learn about different cultures, ethnicities, and lifestyles that can open your eyes to new ideas and new ways of thinking. Fourth, learn how to balance school and fun very quickly. School work should always come first. And lastly, don?t give into peer pressure. Stand up for your morals and personal values, while also being opened minded to other peoples personal believes. It is hard being on your own for the first time. Having to make decisions for yourself without the guidance of a parent, or a counselor can be very difficult to manage. But if you stay focused and look at the big picture, you will succeed and possibly go above and beyond your wildest dreams.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself to never put things off. I remember in school I would make a list of everything I needed to do. I would always get it all taken care of , but sometimes I would wait a couple of weeks to do so. College is so different then high school because you have no one to remind you of an assignment due or a quiz to study for. My theory for college is to Do it Now or Never, and that is the exact advice I would give to myself if I could go back in time. In college, if you don't do whatever it is right away then by the time you do, it's either to late or you have something else due that is more important.

If i could go back in time and talk to my self as a High School Senior about college life, i would make sure I continued to improve my study habbits and to not worry so much about what others think about me. First starting out my Freshman year i struggled with studying and did really bad my first two semesters. I now have to work ten times harder to bring my GPA up and wish i could have started with better study habbits. I would tell myself to not worry about what others thought of me because once you get to college, none of that matters. I have met and become great friends with so many different and new people and now i really enjoy meeting new people.

Thom, right now is not the time for you to go to school. You are not ready, nor are you mature enough to dedicate yourself to your studies. Go out and live a little you will be ready soon. But life is not worth doing what others think you should. You need to live for you, and if that means waiting a few years before you start college then you will be a better person and a more dedicated student when you do chose to atend. And Chele's not the one for you.

College is where I would find myself. Through the classes I would learn what I like and dislike. I wouldn't say much to myself because then I wouldn't have the experience. I would say enjoy senior because you won't get it back and have fun.

If I could go back in time there would be two things that I would tell myself which would be to push myself and to focus. While in high school I did my work basically just to get by, get grades good enough that I was at least able to get accepted into a university. I was more focused on attending all of the parties and clubs that I wasn?t even old enough to get into rather than focusing on what was really more important which was not only receiving and education but actually taking in and absorbing the education that I was receiving. If I could just push myself as I do now while in college there would have definitely been a bigger chance that I would have received a scholarship. While in high school my GPA was extremely lower than my full capability and with receiving a 3.231 during my first semester at Northern Kentucky University I know that if I would have focused more and pushed myself to my full potential I would have did as well in high school as I am doing now and plan to keep on doing throughout my entire life.

College is not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. All you have to do is come to class and turn your work in on time. I would reccomend high school students take as many AP and honors classes, to be more prepared, because it does help.

If I could go back in time to speak to my high school senior self, I would be very honest about what I had to reveal. I would tell myself to be more prepared upon entering college, and not to worry about loosing my high school friends; they are going to be around longer than I think! I would tell myself to not be nervous, because it's not going to be that bad. I would reassure myself that I do have to confidence to do this, and that support is everywhere. I would admit to myself that I should probably not order pizza 4 times a week. I would explain that my worst fear, is also every other college students worst fear as well; it is going to be the foundation of many friendships to come. Finally, I would tell myself to just relax; college is going to go by quickly, so enjoy it while you can!

If I were to go back in time as a high school senior, knowing what I know now, I would definitely make a bigger effort to study hard and get better grades. I would ask for tutoring or help from teachers in classes I had difficulties. I would also be more involved in groups and community based organizations. My first year of college would have been much easier if I had made my senior year of high school more of a priority and I would have been further along by now in gaining a successful career.

If I were to go back to my senior year and give myself advice about college, there are several tips I would share. First, I would tell myself to make friends as soon as possible when I get to campus. The best way to adjust to college life is to put yourself out there and meet new people - chances are they're feeling the same way you are about the whole situation. Second, I would also tell myself to be ready for roommates who don't exactly see the way I do- I still have to live with them regardless of my feelings toward them. A final piece of advice I would share would be to take every opportunity that presents itself to me on campus. Learn new things, enjoy the little time I have there, and get to know people who can help me succeed. I would push myself to take classes which were more suited to my interests and work as hard as possible to get good grades. These tidbits of information, among others, would be the advice I would share with my high school senior self.

Work hard, don't slack, and takes things seriously. You can't go back and fix your GPA, try your hardest, push yourself, and you'll be surprised at what you can accomplish. Never say you can't do something, because you can.

I would advise myself to take my time when choosing a school tand to stay 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} committed to my studies.

The first advice I would give myself is never stop, even if you have no idea what you want to end up doing. And, I might have tried to talk myself into going away from home for college to broaden my worldly experiences even more.

I would advise myself to not worry about what other poeple think of me. Most of these poeple you wil never see again in life and are therefore insignificant in the decisions that you make to better yourself. I would also advise myself not to take out so many student loans but instead to work and pay cash for school. Student loans are horrible on a recent graduate that does not make a lot of money. It's out right depressing. With all of this being said, keep your head up and keep striving for what you want out of life. Let no one hold you back. Speak positive statements about life.

I would have liked to tell myself to study a little harder. If i would have studied a little harder maybe money for school would have came easier and picking schools also would have been easier. I also would have loved to tell myself to try a little harder and explain how important school really is. I think i took it as a joke and never tried to attempt to get extra money or even loans. I just blew it off. I just wished I would have taken it more seriously than I did. If i would have studied a little harder and thought about school more I would definetly be better off than i am now. I wish i really could go back, life would be easier.

In highschool, I did not know what I wanted to do after I graduated. I looked at my various interests, such as art, theatre and literature. As I questioned what to do with my life, I questioned what college to attend. I decided upon NKU because it advertised how well it worked with students who were 'Undecided/Undeclaired'-which is exactly what I would be entering college as. Going to NKU gave me the chance to figure out who I was and what I wanted to do. If I were asked to make this descion again, I would once again say yes. The atmosphere at Northern Kentucky University has helped me find myself through the classes I've taken, the professors I've had, and the friends I've met. I have found myself at NKU, and would not trade my found identity as a Costume Designer for anything.

Be ready for some big changes. You're going to grow up quickly and be treated more like an adult than you ever have before. You're responcible for all that is going to come your way, but don't be afraid to ask for help. Take time to figure out what you want, but do it as quickly as possible! DON'T FORGET TO SAVE MONEY, even if it seems impossible. Believe in yourself, you can do anything.

I would advise myself to apply to more colleges. I shouldn't have felt restricted based on finances.

I would tell myself to make sure I took my studies seriously and graduate in 4-5 years instead of the 8 years that it eventually took for me to earn my bachelor's degree.

Applying to college is probably one of the more important milestones in your life up until now. You are making a determination about where you will spend the next four years of your life. This isn't math homework, or even a history project. This is your future. As an example, let's think about the personal statement. Writing a personal statement that is not a laundry list of everything you have done, but instead a coherent essay that addresses your motivation, challenges faced, and evidence of sustained engagement in academic and non-academic activities takes a lot of time and thought. You should focus more on the location. Do you want to live far away from home, to be more dependent on yourself? Or stay close to your home, so that your friends and family can be at arms reach. You also should think about your career and if the school is a good choice for helping you complete your career goal.

I would tell students to get involved. Making friends and being active really allow you to use college to its full potential. The experience from these activites and from being with your friends will be more important than what you learn. These experiences will shape you as a person and make you stronger and more prepared for the world ahead.

Selecting the "right" college really isn't up to the parents. I think this is the first step that gets twisted a lot of times. The parent can make suggestions, create options, and maybe even help with the funding, but they can't make their kid's choice for them. The "right" college choice is essentially up to the student. Does he/she feel more comfortable in smaller or larger classes? Are they huge party people? Is getting involved with the community important to them? Do they want to live on or off campus? How far from home would be comfortable for them? Although the parents can help with these answers, the young adult is the one that needs to make the decisions and choose what is best for them. As far as making the most out of the college experience goes, it is what you make it! Meet as many people as you can, then make friends out of the ones you like. Take classes that sound interesting to you (and that you need for your degree). Finally being out of high school and into the real world is something to enjoy as well as work hard for.

Know what you're looking for. This is the single most important aspect of choosing a college. Know if you want a small school or a large school. Know what size classes you'd prefer. Know whether you want to live on campus or off, whether you're ready to move out of your parents' home or not. Don't choose a school by its reputation; just because the majority of people think it's a top school doesn't mean you will. Plan to visit the colleges you've considered. Sit in on a class. Stay overnight in on-campus housing if you plan to live on campus. This way you know what it will be like. All this advice is for the student. Don't let your parents pick your college. You have to choose your college based on what you want, what you're looking for. It's the rest of your life, not theirs. But don't forget they can help you. Consult them. Parents be supportive, listen don't tell, but let the student make this decision on his own. Once he has the real learning begins.

There have been many things that I have learned through my two years in college thus far. If there is anything that I would want people to understand about finding the right college it would be to consider all of one's options. Do not limit oneself. There are so many opportunities out there, but you won't be able to completely understand or appreciate that until you allow yourself to see it. Therefore, if there is a specific major you are looking for, look to see what institutions carry that major and narrow down your search that way. There are so many unique experiences that college brings and it is important to feel that you made the right decision for yourself in the long run. In my opinion, the best way to make the most out of college is if the money is there, live on campus. Doing this will expose you to your independence for the first time while also introducing you to many responsibilities that a maturing adult needs to learn and understand. Living on campus will also expose you to many different people and situations. This will help form you as a person.

I would start by visiting all schools the schools you are interested in. This helps to get a feel for the campus and what the academic experience would be like. Another important decision is whether to move away or not. I personally like being home and around my family but to others that may be different. Going away to school really teaches you about yourself because you have to take responsibility and in a sense, grow up. The next action i would take is to seek out anyone you know that currently is enrolled at a school you are interested. They can tell you from first hand experience. And perhaps most importantly, go to the school that fits you, not anybody else. You will be stuck there for at least four years so you might as well enjoy it. Also i would say to no let money too much of a factor, there are tons of financial aid options for everyone.

To make the time to really think about what you want out of college. You will be there for an average of five years so you really what is best for you. The way to get the best experience out of college is to get involved with things that interest you. Really, the whole college experience is what you make it and always remember college is about what YOU want.

I would say one of the main key is to make sure you have time to visit your university that you are considering. Another key is to check to see if they offer any type of grants or loans that could help your college funds. Antoher key I would say is to check out the campus housing on and off campus as well check into jobs on and off campus that could help students with college expensives.

Make sure you find the right college thats has exactly what you want. Be sure they have the major you are interested in and programs or futher education opportunities for when you graduate. Get involved in your school and make your college experience as memorable as possible.

Finding the right college is something that cannot really be acheived simply or without any time spent at a given college. There are obvious things to take into consideration such as available majors, the size of the campus, extracurricular activities and so forth. However there are plenty of social issues that cannot be determined until one has spent time in his or her chosen campus. The best advice then would be to not consider one's stay at a college as permanent. It should never be forgotten that one can move to a different campus if need be. That said, every student should try his or her best to make the most of the college experience. The easiest way to do this is to get to know one's peers and faculty. With them as guides the pathways to community events and better educational opportunities will suddenly appear. College depends on what the student is willing to put into it. Seeking out opportunity and friendship are the best things any incoming student could do to make his or her college experience the best it could possibly be.

College is about the experience. It seems many parents/incoming students are so focused on the academics aspect of college that some almost "cripple" themselves from receiving all that college can truly offer. The phrase, "It's not what you know, it's who you know," applies more than ever today when it comes to finding a quality job and beginning a career. Networking is vital for our success as a new generation soon to enter the work force. College campuses provide one of the best, if not the best, networking opportunities. Once out of college, having friends in all different areas and professions becomes more valuable than any knowledge gained from listening to a lecture or reading a textbook. College needs to be more than just academics. Parents and students need to keep in mind what college is preparing students for, the "real" world. What better way to prepare for the real world than to have "real" experiences with "real" people? College educates new generations on how socialize, think, eat, and sleep. College teaches us how to live and gives us endless tools to use to live successfully. The challenge for students is utilizing every tool it provides.

Go with what feels right to you. If you can do that, everything else will fall into place.

I would suggest choosing a school that has plenty of majors that interest you. More often than not, students deviate from their original major, so it is important to have back-ups available to you. Choose a school that is comfortable for you; in other words, make sure you're comfortable with the class sizes, campus housing, activities, and most importantly, the types of students that attend there. Try not to limit yourself by only choosing schools within your budget; scholarships and grants are out there, you just have to find them and apply. Try taking a variety of classes; you'll find school more engaging if your not only taking classes related to your major. Most importantly, choose a campus where you can enjoy yourself; a campus that has fun activities and groups, concerts and sporting events. Don't just go to get a degree, go to experience life.

Look at the professors you will be studying with in your field of study. They are the ones you have to live with for 4 years, so pick them well. Also take a look at where the campus is located. Know what you want in the community your college is in and look for a college that fits that. Look at the excess of partying going on at the school, because partying isn't good for producing good study habits.

Make sure that it provides the major that you want. Safety is a must for the students. Campus life is another aspect to look at for those who want to be active. The last thing is to look at the schools overall reputation in accademics.

I feel that when you are looking for a University it should be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} up to the student an not the parents. The student is the one who is going to be at the campus not the paretns. I dont think there should even be a money issue, that tells the kids they cannot go to a certain school because of how much it costs. Education is what kids have been learing ever since they were young an I dont feel like parents should be a limit on how much or how far they want there kids to go. Also the best way to ever get a collgeg experience is to live on campus and get involved! There is thousands of thins going on everyday and for people to say they are bored is bogus.

College is an experience that defines who one will be while providing a portal into the rest of your life. It is difficult to navigate larger colleges, if from a more rural setting, and adjust to the slower pace of a rural college, if from an urban setting. Most importantly, remember that decisions made now affect future plans. Often freshman do poorly, I was one, without realizing the impact this has on being accepted into a graduate program or on future employment. Sometimes GPA is the deciding factor in who gets a position. Most importantly, choose a college that fits the student, not the parent. Also, support the student in their choices. Often student's will make poor decisions but still want their parent's support, not their criticism. Parents, let go of your children. It is time they stand on their own two feet, they do not need their hand held but they may need you to help them back up if they fall.

If I could do it all over again I would visit the campus more than once and try to attend a class or two. My first through third choices didn't fit me or my budget, and then I found NKU! Transferring is tough, time consuming, and costly so finding the right school in the beginning will save you from those things. I am now in my fifth year because I didn't find NKU untill last semester, and I wish I had found it in the beginning. So start early and research! Think about what you might want out of your college before you go and visit, then VISIT and ask questions so that your dream college fits your potential college and not the other way around!

If the student isn't going to go away for college then they need to live on or near campus. Part of growing is leaving the house. This can be a good transition for students and parents. Students need to be envolved in something besides classes. If sports are you then some kind of extra curicular activity to stay well rounded and productive.

My advice for parents or future college students for making the most of their college experience is to just have fun. Parents this is your time for a break, let your student go and grow into the wonderful young woman/man that they are meant to be. College is a great time for experiencing new things and growing more independent. Students and Parents, make sure you research before applying to the school of your dreams. You need to make sure that the school has the major that you plan on doing and the classes that you need to get your degree. To the students: Make sure that your choice was made for you and for you only. Make sure that you are going to be happy when you choose the right college for you, because if you don't like it; it will just make your experience worse. Overall, just make college a fun, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Make new friends, get to know your professors, get involved with your school and keep life adventurous!! ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS!!!

Work hard. Don't get caught up in the party scene. It's all good to have fun on the weekends but only when the work is finished. Don't skip class because the classes here at Northern Kentucky University are small enough that when you're absent they will notice. Focus on school and being successful.

The best advice I can give anyone trying to pick a university is to make the decision for yourself, not for anyone else. So many people choose colleges/degrees for the wrong reasons either due to friends or family. If you make the decision for yourself you are so much more likely to be happy and succeed in your school career.

I would tell them to look for a college that is affordable and cares about its students. Also look for a college that fits your kind of personality and prefrences and dont settle for any kind of college. It is one of the most important decisions you make and it has to be a good one.

The best advice that I can give parents and students alike about choosing the right college and making the most of their college experience is to begin searching Colleges and University's early in High School. Do not wait until the last minute and be forced to choose a college because you have to meet a deadline. Make a list of all the important things you want out of a college and your college experience. Take this list with you when you take your visits to your selected college's and compare what each college has to offer. Also, be sure to have more than one major area of study in which you may want to pursue. Again, compare each college's and what they can offer you. To make the most out of your experience be sure to be active within clubs and find community service opportunities that are available in the area. Don't be confined to your dorm room, college only last a short while. Find yourself by being active and challenge yourself and you will find out a lot about who you are as a person.

You form life long friendships, grow and develop into an adult while attending college, especially at NKU

Do research on the program you are interested in and check out the campus thoroughly. Find out how big the classes are because one on one help is sometimes needed and smaller classes can make you feel more comfortable to ask questions or participate freely. Also get involved or find away to get to know people because it makes the experience a lot easier and a lot more fun.

Find a place that has a good teacher to student ratio, plenty of extracuricullar activities, and excels in the programs you're interested in. It's also important to find out what there is to do on and off campus so that you can determine whether or not the environment is best for you. While in college I encourage you to form study groups and meet with them on a regular basis. Make sure you join up with people who seem to understand the material and know how to communicate it to you in a way that you understand it. Study groups are also best when they consist of at least 3-4 people and no more than 5. This will help you stay on task and it will also be easier to find a time when everyone can meet.