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If I could go back as a senior in high school I would tell myself to focus more and stop the senioritis. I would not let things that were happening in my personal or social life take ahold of my education or my future. I would tell my self to do what I have to do to graduate so I would have to worry about it when it was time to walk, and to never give up is what I would tell myself.

I would definatley have saved money for college. I also would have studied a lot more. I would have prepared a little better for college instead of doing everything last minute. Another thing I would have done was to explore careers a little more.

If I could go back and give myself advice about college life and the transition to college, I would be sure to stress the importance of time and financial manegement. As a senior, I was excited for all the freedom that comes with going to college and living on my own. However, I never seriously considered how difficult it can be to budget time and money. Within the first weeks of my first semester, I found myself spending my all my money on small whims and wants rather than saving up for groceries and other expenses. Luckily, I realized that I was forming bad habits, but by then I had spent most of my savings. Now I have to be very careful with all of my purchases. I also quickly learned that it is important to schedule time for studying and sleeping instead of just staying out with friends during all of my free time. The whole reason I am in school is for studying, and lack of sleep quickly leads to sickness. I wish I could go back and tell myself the importance of finances and time management, however, through the experience I have learned a valuble life lesson.

It is going to fly by...take it all in while you can.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to continue to aim for high goals and not to settle for second or third best. I say this because when I was a senior, I was going to attend a school in North Carolina, that I was overquaified for. I knew that if I was to attend this school then I would have straight As and the work would be easy to me. That is not what I wanted as a college student. I wanted to attend an instituiton where my knowledge would be tested and I was required to apply myself to gain knowledge. If I had this attitude during the entrety of my senior year of high school, I would have come to Penn State with a better attitude and undertanding.

To succed in your first year at college you must be open to making friends, able to know when to ask fo help, stay on top of your course work and find the correct balance between school, fun, and extra curricular activities. You need a solid balance of each so that you don't burn yourself out on schoolwork or get caught up in partying, but also have a social life while being involved on campus. School comes first! That's what you came to college for, but don't lock yourself in your room every day and night studying. Make new friends and try new things; the friendships you make in college will last a lifetime.

I wouldnt think that the people in my college would have my interest at heart. I would tell myself that it wasnt a place where i would like to stay for over 4yrs, due to the financial situation I am in. I wouldve told myself that working and being in college is not easy. I wouldve also tried to get a highschool friend to attend the college with me so that the transition wouldnt seem to weird and I know i wouldve had a friend to look out for me when I needed them to. I wouldve have definately took a cooking class, since fast food is not what i would want to be eating for the 4 years that I'm in college. I would also encourage myself to do my best, and not let certain screw ups in the classroom, or in my grades keep me down.

Stay on top of everything

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to look closely at what I want to do in life and choose somewhere that would help me accomplish my dreams. I would also tell myself that a guy is no reason not to get an education and that leaving your home is hard but will be worth it in the long run. I would also tell myself that college is what you make it and don't be afraid of talking to people. Join as many groups as possible and talk to any you come in contact with. Growing up is scary but everyone goes through it. Make great friends that you can room with in the coming years. Have fun.

I would first start out by making sure that I was aware of how difficult life could potentially turn out to be. I would explain how important it is to settled into studying and making sure I followed through with my education. Starting college is a difficult transition in itself, much less once you add into the equation how life throws twists and turns in your direction. I would most importantly tell myself how important it is to believe in yourself and the decisions you make in life. You buckle down, follow through, and accomplish.

If I had the chance, I would go back in time to my high school days and push myself to try harder, to learn more, and to be more social with my high school alumni. Although life at Penn State is not difficult for me, I feel now the urge to learn more than ever and become something great, and I feel I could have done more in high school to help me achieve that greatness. I would tell myself to make sure I knew what I wanted to do in life when I did get to university, as I changed my major many times. Although that is considered normal for the average university student to do, I wish I would have had a cold hard desire for one thing that I could have devoted my time to, as now I am taking many credits per semester to catch up to where I need to be to graduate on time. I would have also told myself to be more social and make more friends so that I had a bigger network of friends when I got to university.

College is every different from high because everything in college is on my own.

I would say to never be afraid to express myself. College is a wonderful learning experience and a great way to meet new people. It's always good to get involved in school to build up a resume and connect with more people.

I would tell my self that you should always study. Also time mangement is very important because you are not being pushed by anybody to do anything you dont want to do.

If i could go back to my senior year of high school the advice that I would give myself would be to take ap classes. I would tell myself to do this because they would prepare me to be more adapted for the college courses. Also from that information it would help me complete college earlier because I am paying for it all myself and anything to help with the costs would make my life easier now instead of working 35+ hours a week and still be a full time student.

There are so many things I would want to change. One of the main things is applying for college. Make sure to complete and think of price range and distance. Another is to switch from high school to college is a long step but don't let it interfere with your goals. Also dedicate yourself to your studies before college so you can adapt to the challenges of college level work.

When you go to college it is a much different enviroment. The world is a lot bigger than just your hometown high school. You meet a lot of new people and make friends with people you never thought you would. Study, study, study, you can't breeze through college like you can through high school.

Do what truley intrests you. You don't want to spend your life working a job you hate. Know your strenghts and weakensses as a person and a future professional and improve yourself during the next four years.

If I could go back to high school and talk to myself about college, I would tell myself to be outgoing. I would say make as many friends as you can. I would also tell myself to give it my all and never give up. College is not hard. Live it up!

My first and foremost advice would be to simply go to college! After my senior year of highschool I applied to and enrolled in an automotive technical school, after a year of classes I graduated. I had not been challenged by the program and was simply bored, I enjoy working on cars but it is difficult to earn a steady, good living in the business. Highschool students typically start college either not knowing what they want to major in, or think they know and change their major multiple times. I was stubborn and thought for sure I wanted to work on cars for a living. If I could actually go back and give myself advice, it would be to look at other options, be open to other things, listen to the advice my dad had given me. Most people find themselves during their college experiences. One thing I was right about in highschool was that my roots are based in the automotive world, my life has revolved around all things mechanical for almost as long as I can remember now. As I say this, I don't regret the path my life has taken, I have some great life experience.

The competition in the "real world" is cut-throat. Take advantage of every opportunity that passes your way becaue you may not see it again. Work on your relationships with others, especially family members, because their support will be vital for your success as a college student. If at all avoidable, try not to take a ten year break before enrolling in college. Although I appreciate the valuable experiences I've gained by participating within the full-time workforce over the last decade, it would be an intelligent decision to pursue a college career. Above all, don't sacrifice your values to gain acceptance of others. Good luck James!

Since I am a high school senior and a college freshman as well, I would go back to my junior year or beyond and tell myself to start looking for scholarships during my freshman year. I would also tell myself to start working on dual credits during my junior year in high school to get a better jumpstart on college.

College will be one of the greatest experiences of your life and there are many opportunities out there if you excel in pursuing your education. Don't be afraid to ask for help with anything or to try and experience different things. You have so much potential and all you need to do is show what you are capable of. Someone will give you some advice saying, "People can only know what you are capable of, if YOU let them see it" and you will cherish it, but here it is early. Don't hold back your talents and let them shine. Push yourself above your limits and don't get discouraged with the situations that are occuring at home. Everything will work out for the best. Concentrate on your education and being the best that you can. Your brothers and sister are looking up to you and are depending on your success. The friendships that you make will continue throughout college, even through parting different ways. Have fun, enjoy your college experience and don't go to that one party. "Trust your instincts." Otherwise, look forward to the wonderful years you will spend in college.

To choose the college and the people I talk too there, WISELY!!!

I would tell myself to apply for ever scholarship that applied in my junior year get involved in sports in school that my have offer to pay for schooling visited some of the top school that I felted they had activities i could be apart of worked harder to obtain a bettr GPA used all the opportunity of study groups any educational seminars find worker related programs worked parttime to pay for classes and books spreading words to other fellow classmate to get with the program to get the ball rolling early not to wait to finish early as possible pass any information to make my transition easier from high school to college

I would make myself the best to achieve my goal. I would say that I am not regret to the decision I made last year. I am proud of my achivement, and I am trying my best to pursue my future career.

I want you to understand there are alot of financial aid programs available to you. I don't want you to think just because your parents are going through a divorce there are no options available. There are many scholarship programs, grants and student loans that will help you achieve your goal of higher education. The first thing you need to do is go talk to your guidance counselor and find out your options. I spent ten years combined working in the steel and aluminum industry. I think you should take the job a job in this industry for one year after you graduate. Being among the working class will give you the tools you need to take on your college experience with a responsible attitude. Follow your dreams but always be aware of the job market around you. Research careers in the fields that fuel your interest and job shadow whenever possibble. This is your opportunity to shine, no one will hold your hand through college, personal responsibility is the key to your success here. Always ask questions and seek help whenever there is something that you don't understand. The faculty and staff are here to guide you.

Get in the habit to study more and prepare to mature as a man to grow in success. Strive to be the very best I can be but even better. Never give up no matter the obstacles I face. College is my only step to making my life a better one.

well when i was a senior my high school closed so i had to go to a new school for one year with out my friends and classmates. it was very hard because the new school i went to didnt really welcome me, so i felt out of place. i did play sports in both schools so that helped out i bit but college was so much more welcoming . so the only thing i would have done differnetly would be studied harder.

I would tell myself to strive for the best. It?s a time to focus and it?s a time to play always know the difference in time. I will also tell myself to save money; college is not cheap at all. Study allots to get yourself use to it before you come to college. Also I will tell myself to take responsibility for my own actions.

college school life is better than high school... More challenge

When you make that transition from high school into college, it may still seem like your in high school. The drama will still be there, if not worse, but the school work will get harder as you go. Try to stay focus and maintain good grades. Its very important to stay busy too. Try and get involved in on-campus activities and groups. Any community service done looks great on your resume. Good luck in college!!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have advized myself not to graduate early, no matter what, and to think carefully about my college choice. I dearly love the friends that I have made, but from what I can tell, the campus choice I made may negatively affect me. Schuylkill campus is small, and there are little course choices, and after transferring to the main campus, I may not have a chance at getting an internship without traveling a long distance to New York. I would also advize myself to try doing many more things, to find what I enjoy doing and what I would love to major in, because now I have doubts about my selected major.

don't take time off between high school and college, its worth it to continue right away.

I would advise myself to try harder in school and worry less about the "high school drama". I didn't try very hard in school and I feel that limited any scholarship opportunites I might have otherwise had. I feel that if someone had told me just to focus on school and what I needed to do to get through it, I would have done better.

I would have taken more advantage of the high school experience, I would have strived more academically and in after school activities. I would certainly not procrastinate, and I would study more often. If I knew how much more intense college work is I would have taken that extra step in high school to recieve better grades.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would adamantly advise myself to have patience and see the entire college experience through, then move on to life. Being 28 years old and in college now was not how I forseen things when I was in high school. When I graduated high school and began my college career, I was impatient and wanted more immediate monetary gains. This impatience led me to leave college and pursue a career without a college degree. After working various different jobs in warehousing and such, I realised that my life was going nowhere and I was very unhappy with what I have become. Although it was a difficult transition, I gave all of that up and with support and help from my family and friends, enrolled again at Penn State. In hind sight, I do not regret anything in my life. The years I spent working when I should have been finishing school have prepared me mentally to succeed, because I know what awaits me now if I do not.

To be 100 percent honest I think I would definitely tell myself to go away to college and not choose to stay home like I did end up doing. I say this because even though I do like the school I attend now, I just wish I could experience something I have not before. I wish that I could have new scenery, new everything. I would probably also give myself advice about how not to think it is some big joke to take everything literally and serious.

If I could go back in time and go to my senior year in high school there are a few things that I woud advise myself to do. I would try and prepare myself for having to share almost everything that i have with my room mates. I would also take the time and get to know each and everyone of my room mates before we all attend school. I would do more research on how Penn State assign their credits so that I will have a better understanding of the process. The peice of advice that I would give myself during my senior year in high school is to be prepared to have a great amount of fun and to met many diffrent people of diffrent nationalites.

I would tell myself to make sure that the campus I choose has a huge variety of classes. Because even now I am still unsure about what I want to do with my life, and this campus just doesn't have enough for me to explore in order to find out. Not going to this campus would mean not meeting some of the coolest people and professors I've ever met, but I also need to think about my future and thus my academics must have the same weight in my campus decision as my social experiences. Both are so very important to me that I can't sacrifice one for the other.

I would remind myself that a quality education is the most important thing that you can do to ensure yourself a successful future. Going to college right out of high school might feel a bit scary, but it is a great transition into the world. You will learn all the skill that are necessary to be successful in the career of your choice and in your life . Only you can make your dreams come true. You have chosen this path in life, now work as hard as you can to climb to the top. Once you are there you will begin to see that all the hard work was worth it.

The advice I would give myself would be that college can be easy or hard, but the goal is to stay focus and remember what I am going there for, and that is for an education to expand the knowlege I have gained or already knew from a high school level to a college level. I know now that college is not about partying and drinking which some people go there to do or just because they want to get away. College is a start of a higher level that leads to a chance of success and a beginning or a new career. My advice can be helpful or it can be harmful , but college is stressful and as the years progress it won't get easier just harder and it's a great way to accomplish my goals. So I would just say I have to continue to strive for perfection and know that Iam going to college to learn and be taught new things that will help me in the future. This is a sign of maturity I can take what is offered to me or leave it, but it is my decision to work for it.

The advice I would give myself the most is to be ready to live on my own. I was always an Honors Student or an AP student in High School, so while the jump in the difficulty level of my work was still present, it was not a very large change. The thing that I found I was least ready for were things such as budgeting and finding efficient ways to manage my schedule. Although I think I have everything under control now, it certainly would have helped if I was prepared more the minute I graduated from High School.

I would tell myself to be ready for what college have to offer. I was not prepared for this experience and i did not know anything about what college life was all about. But now that I look at it; It is a very stressful process. But now I see whats its like. I would have went to my teachers in high school for help in all subjects.

My advice would be, take your studies seriously, because grades really count. Also apply for as many scholarships as you can, because in the end scholarships really help you.

To do more of your homework and study more often to get better grades so i could do better in college the first time around. Oh and apply for as many grants and scholarships as possible.

If I were a college senior again, I would tell myself to strive to achieve better grades. I would also have taken extra courses to help me during my college career.

I would tell myself "Hey! This is the college Life! You should go there and enjoy yourself and choose the occupation you dreamed of doing and work hard to obtain your goals. Start with small goals each year that will lead up to your long term goal. Just remember not to over study and have fun because this is college, and it's time for you to shine and then, you're on your way to becoming very successful in life after college."

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and I had to pass on information about the college life I would tell myself how important it is to go to college. As my generation gets older it is going to be more competetive trying to get a job because of the way the econmy is today. The one thing I would infom myself about college is that it is not easy and you would have to work very hard to survive for perfection and remeber to never be afriad of asking for help when you really needed and know that the worst question is no question at all.

I was in the military for four years before college so I'm basing my answer off that. I, without a doubt, would have force myself to take more Dante?s and Clep tests while state side and deployed. This really holds true for being deployed because you find yourself trying to burn a lot of excess time. I could have had a jump start on school. It aggravates me to think about it. Young and dumb I suppose.