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First off, I would tell myself to stop being a slacker as a senior in high school and finish strong with a good GPA to be competitive with scholarships and colleges. On that note, I would tell myself to apply to scholarships! I would tell myself that I would be a moron to not go to a four year college because of a boy and instead go to community college for a year, and yes, I would regret it. I would tell myself to live in the dorms because it makes meeting people so much easier. What else? Oh, I would tell myself that not moving away to a college because of friends that I won't even have in three years is downright dumb. Lastly, I would tell myself to not rush life, and to enjoy every day as if it were my last. College doesn't last forever, and regardless of what people say, it truely is the best 4-5 years of your life. Don't set yourself short, and you can do anything you put your mind to. People and things come and go in your life but you will always have your education.

Should I be able to go back and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would first encourage myself to take more valuable classes than those I was taking in my senior year. I spent senior year as many do, taking more laid-back classes, whereas I should have been spending more of my time bulking up my educational career with more effective classes that I could have used in the near future so that I would be more prepared for college. I would also instruct myself as a senior to spend all the time that I could saving money and gaining scholarships and grants for my college future. I had been a parallel enrollment student senior year, and was given a free ride through community college, making me feel that I didn't need to worry about finances until later in my college career. I know now that I should have worked on gaing all of the scholarship and grant money I could at that point, and placed it into a savings account where it could have gathered interest. Maybe then I'd not have needed to worry about college finances both now and in the future.

Stay calm, focus on your studies, make sure you conitnue to balance time and set forth your priorities and make a commitment to stay with them

I would tell myself to have better time management. Countless amount of times I would find myself going out with friends or going out with different social clubs and not focusing enough on schoolwork. I thought that since I had straight A's in high school I would have an easy transition, but I got A' s and B's and was not overly satisfied with my grades because I know I have better potential than that. So, by putting more effort into my schoolwork and not focusing so much on others, I could have done better in school to be able to qualift for more future scholarships. It's also important for me to have good grades so that I can apply and get into a good graduate school program. If I manage my time better I can finish my schoolwork on time and have more time to be completely satisfied with my work.

Keep doing what you are doing. Your notion of you are never to young to go to college was right. you can seriously do anything if you put your focus on it not just putting your mind to it. Yes I know that sounds like the same things but it is not. Heed these words and keep them with you. Keep in contact with your educators at all times. They can be of the biggest help and influence. Best of luck to you and hope everything goes as planned.

I was one of those students who didn't build very good study habits. I did really good in school by paying attention in class and doing my homework, but didn't need to or have to study. T obtained a 4.15 GPA in High School and "tested out of" every final exam. I was always afraid that if I took the exam and was not prepared, it would hurt my grades. Now that I am in college, I get really nervous and anxious when taking test. If I had to go back and tell myself one thing about what to expect in College, it would be to spend more time, or at least some time, studying. I would also tell myself to take the exams. I am a good student and that I don’t have anything to fear by taking the exams.

The first bit of advice I would give myself if I could go back to my high school senior year would be to learn to utilize all of my resources. Getting to know councilors and advisors is key to having the support to start the proper preparations for college. Building a network and making connections can go a long way in helping you succeed, the most prominent example of this is getting scholarship and financial aid information, which will become another important resource to take advantage of. All of the work needed to apply for scholarships will be well worth it when finances become an important part of the college experience. The second suggestion would be to begin working on my time management skills because college life requires you to make your own schedule and be self motivated to do work on your own time.

As a college student, you have to enjoy yourself at school or else you would dread being there. Joining groups, clubs, or other extracurricular activities helps you get acclimated to the campus and also meet knew people. When you meet peers with different backgrounds and from different areas that also allows you to network for future opportunities and could result in everlasting friendships. The best thing you can do is not put too much stress on yourself and try to accomplish more than you can handle. Make sure you are getting enough sleep and giving yourself ample time to complete all assignments. Lastly, take time to yourself. Concentrate on your studies, but also have a social life; get to know other people and allow them to learn about you.

I would tell myself to apply to more schools. I am satisfied with Salisbury but wished I gave myself more options. I would also tell myself to be more open with people since that helps with making friends.

Find what is right for you! Pick out your interests and find the school that appeals to you. You want to go somewhere that fits your personality and learning needs.

the only advice I could give to myself would be study more and actually apply yourself. in high school i took advantage of the teachers willingness to aid. i only wanted to have fun and wasnt ready to take on school. if i had the chance to go back and was able to convince myself to take the schooling seriously that would be the greatest achivement i could have.

Hey you! I know you are so stressed right now, worrying about the money, worrying about getting into a college, worrying if you are enough, smart enough to get accepted, talented enough to succeed, hard working enough to get scholarships. Stop worrying. You are going to be just fine. You have worked really hard all the way through high school, held down a job, done your volunteering, and worked hard on your chosen subject. It IS enough. You've spent four years doing all the right things, preparing for what is to come, and you are ready. At college, you are going to find fantastic professors who will encourage you to do your best and help you get there. You are going to meet wonderful, funny, smart friends in your dorm. You are going to fulfill those dreams you have had, and you are even going to get those grants and scholarships you need so badly that without them, there is no college. For you, there IS college. Your dreams are going to come true.

As a high school senior I wish I was told that I need to teach myself how to study. I know getting good grades is easy for you now, but it won’t always be like that. You can’t fly through classes in college like you are able to in high school. Even if you do not need to study for a class, try to anyways. It’s not like it could hurt. In college you NEED to study and you do not have time to teach yourself how to. It’s know or fail. Once you get the hang of what works for you, things will get easier. That’s why you need to practice now and master the skill.

The advice I would give myself is to get involved into high school activities so I can transfer the exeperience to college and build my skill in college. Also, I would have to know what I want in college and to be prepared for the challenges and sacrifices I have to make in order to get to where I want to be and be content with my results in class.

If I could go back to my senior year, I would change a lot. I would have taken a full load of classes and studied harder. I would have gone to every class, everyday. I would have fully applied myself to everything that I was doing. I would have taken the SAT and ACT. I would have joined school organizations, activites and volunteered more. I would have applied to colleges, not just the local community college. I would have worked with my guidance counselors more, to help me research colleges and scholarships in my area.

Believe it or not, everything you experience in high school, whether it be educational or personal, will become useful in college. You may study the exact same lessons in some courses, or even use the leadership and social skills you formed. Don’t be afraid to put your confidence to good use and say what you’re thinking because your ideas and problem solving skills will get you far. Leave all your expectations behind. College is not what you think it will be. Most college tour guides tell you exaggerations of the truth. They tell you things like the majority of students get accepted into new dorms, when in reality, you will probably get crammed in an older high rise dorm. Another common misconception, despite what the entertainment industry makes you believe, your roommate probably won’t be your best friend and you won’t be partying all the time like some American Pie movie. The only way to find the real story behind a school is to visit a friend or stay with a mentor if possible. Most importantly, go after what you want and NOT what others want for you. Welcome to the real world, enjoy the ride.

There are two things that I'd say were my most valuable assets gained from attending Salisbury University. The first is of course the education. I truly believe that the education I received at Salisbury University set me up for success in my career. The small, intimate campus setting provided a "home away from home" and a great learning environment. The second most valuable asset I gained from my college experience were my friends. I still keep in touch with many of them and consider them some of my closest friends. These were the people who grew up with me, played sports with me, laughed with me, and went through tough times with me. The experiences I have had with them are invaluable and have cemented us a friends for life. I'd never trade my college experience for anything. It has shaped me into the person I am today and for that, I am forever grateful to my alma mater, Salisbury University.

A lot! The college experience is much more than what is learned in classes from professors. Living on campus with my fellow classmates has brought me closer to them, giving me an insight on various cultural backgrounds and an understanding of people. I've been exposed to numerous foods from different countries through the dining hall. Social experiences on and off-campus have allowed me to learn more about myself. it's highly valuable to attend college because what you learn goes beyond your college years. Not only do you obtain a degree, but you also learn more about yourself.

My college experience has not only been one to remember, but it has been life changing as well. As a current sophomore in college, I've not only learned things in the classroom, but I have grown and learned many things about myself as a young individual, which I feel is very important. seeing as many people struggle to find themselves. I've learned my likes and dislikes, I found great friends, and I found a field I hope to spend the rest of my life pursuing; teaching. I have a dream that one day when I become a teacher, I will change the lives of children, and help them believe that they can one day achieve their goals through hard work, patience, and determination. Without college I would not have this opportunity, and I am very grateful that I am fortunate enough to attend. College is making my dreams come true.

While attending Salisbury University, I joined a lot of extra circular activities. I joined two dance teams and the African Student Association, while still maintaining good grades. I love people and interacting with them. I’m used to adapting to new people and different personalities. My first semester was wonderful; I met so many new people and got to learn new things about different cultures, background, and ethnicities. Although I had wonderful times, adversity certainly did hit. My first semester at Salisbury certainly was not easy because all of my financial aid did not cover all of my tuition and fees. Unfortunately my mom, who is unemployed, had to pay the rest of the fees out of pocket, which did not help out financial troubles. Going through this, taught me to turn my almost inadaptable personality into one that is adjustable and flexible. Being the only one in my immediate family to attain a degree from a university, there is definitely a lot of pressures. The pressure is what drives me to continue my college education, and my first semester of college overall I learned to be a better person and aspire to be all that I can be.

Through the eyes of a future educator, I see teaching as more than just a job. It is a window of opportunity that offers the ability to create paths of achievement for future generations. As I continue on my own path to becoming an educator, I am becoming more aware of the importance of education in a child’s life. For some children, school is a safe haven. It is their place to go because they desire opportunities that are a direct result of their continued hard work. However, for other children, attending school is torture. These children do not see that the light at the end of their path holds importance and a future of achievement. My number one goal for receiving a degree in the education field is to make a contribution by creating successful paths for my students that end with a bright and expanding future. I believe that by attending Salisbury University, it has helped me develop my dreams and look at them as reality. Salisbury University is preparing me for a bright future in the education field.

I can say that College was the most fufilling time of my life. It is not just the classes and studying that really educate you for the future, it is the whole experience. Everything from learning to manage your own schedule and keep yourself organized to finding a way to live outside on your own. Learning how to make friends and connections is just as much a part as the class time itself for preparing you for the real world. The preparation that I got for my major was a great help as well leading to my Internship becoming a 2 year real world job experience. I will always keep what I learned from college and use to my advantage for each new opportunity that comes my way.

Living on my own at college has taught me so much. I have learned how to make friends, manage a household, balance my checkbook, and pay bills. I have also had to learn how to balance my social life, work life, and school. The best thing I have learned is how to work with people and to take care of personal issues on my own and without my parents help.

I studied Kinesiology as an undergraduate at the Unversity of Maryland many years ago. In addition to taking classes I participated in an exhibitional gymnastics troupe (gymkana) that performed "no-drugs" shows throughout the spring semester. I was nothing more than a playground gymnast when I walked into the gym. My time in the gym, with gymkana, coupled with my classes taught me the power of learning. I became capable of things I didn't know I could do. Now, many years later, I have been accepted into the GIS and Public Administration Masters program at Salisbury University. To qualify for the program, I have been attending an upper level undergraduate GIS course. This course has given me confidence and reawakened in me that sense of the power of learning. However, I am a much better student this time around. Taking this class has caused me to embrace those qualities of tenacity and discipline. Additionally, studying at Salisbury University enables me to live a lifestyle that I welcome. My life again includes LEARNING. I am learning, growing, developing and changing. Finally, the location of Salisbury University is ideal as it is close to the beach.

I really enjoyed college at Salisbury University. The classes were the perfect size so that students had names and not numbers, but they were also large enough that the classes were well diversified. The Business program is very strong and I plan to keep in contact with a few of my professors. I'm currently applying for Culinary Art School and I look forward to applying my Business degree to the hospitality world in hopes of one day opening my own restaurant. I enjoy to learn and research new ideas and concepts and my college career really assisted in expanding my knowledge and respect for education. I now have the necessary skills to begin a career and the maturity to succeed in the career of my choice. Without the preparation, knowledge, and experience that I have gained over the past four years, I would be no where near ready for the professional world.

When I first finished high school, I was ready. I wanted to take on the world. I wanted to meet new people and travel wherever I could. I know that to be able to do everything I want, I need to finish my education. I am currently in my second year at Howard Community College. I hope to transfer to UMBC in Fall 2010 and finish my masters. I hope to go back to Graduate school after I finish undergraduate. I want to be a computer scientist and to do this I need a full education. When I started at HCC, I played Volleyball and met many new friends. I now know how important all of these friends I made. I'm still great friends with all of them, and I want to meet many more while I'm continuing my education.

I have learned so much in college, one of the biggest things i have learned especially from living on campus is tolerence, and understanding of others. I have also developed wonderful time management skills which help me succede in my classes, as well as knowing that hard work will always pay off, and that what you put into something is what you will get out of it, so give it your all everyday. In addition, I learned how to balance my social and school life and make everything work.

If I could go back in time I would force myself to apply for more scholarships knowing now how hard it is to get one when I am a junior in college. Most scholarships are for high school seniors and it makes it hard for those who didn't really know what they were doing at the time to get any help with funding. I would also request a random roommate just for the experience. It's one extra person that you get to meet and what kind of people or things they do/believe in.

I would tell myself to think more carefully about where I am and where I am heading. Being at Salisbury University was a total climate change for me because it's not as populated as urbanized as Montgomery County was. It is rather small and that makes me unsure about if I want to attend this college next semester. I love it but I don't know if this school is the best thing for me. I would tell my high school senior self to stop listening to everyone else and figure out what is best for me because I know myself better than anyone out there. And I am a big procrastinator which comes from being hesitant to try new things and always being so cautious and afraid to fail at what I try so sometimes I figure I shouldn't even try it, I would tell my senior self that it's okay to fail sometimes and you learn from it and get over it and work harder for what you want the next time.

I graduated high school in 2001. I didn't take college seriously until I enrolled in the local community college in 2007. When I was a senior in high school and up until I started college, I hated school. I was determined to do well without a college degree. Although I knew I could do well in school if I applied myself, I did not possess the motivation to do so. Knowing what I know now, I would love to have the opportunity to go back in time and tell myself to suck it up and just do it. As much as I enjoyed my experieces between high school and college, I wish I would have started sooner. I feel that I wasted time. I know that I am doing far better in school now than I would have if I attended directly out of high school, but maybe I could have convinced myself otherwise.

If I went back to talk to myself in high school there is very little I would tell myself. Despite the constant feuding with my roommate, I really wouldn't tell myself to live with someone else. If I didn't live with my current roommate, I'm afraid I wouldn't have met the people I'm friends with today, so living with a troublesome roommate is balanced out with hopefully life-long friends. The one thing I would tell myself to do would be add another class to my schedule. Being an incoming freshman, I signed up for the recommended four classes, but one of those classes was gym. Because of how easy the class was, I believe I could have easily taken on a fifth class without any problems. I've enjoyed where I've ended up in college, and I wouldn't change most of what I've done for anything.

To keep working hard and it will pay off. Don' t worry too much about the application process (very stressful/ self esteem killer) and it will all work out. To not worry too much about fitting in, making friends and having fun, that everything will work out, you will adjust, and everything will be ok.

College is the beginning to your future. It is a time where you need to learn how to prioritize and deal with you environment. It is a total change from high school. You need to stay on track with all your assignment and turn them in the second they are due. If you fail to do this then you get no credit and there is no chance that you can change the professors mind. In college you need the first semester to develop study habits. Without these study habits, college will be a struggle. Majority of your grade in a class depends on tests. Be sure to make time for your new friends that you will meet, however make sure you keep up with all your school work. If you stay on campus without any parents and a couple hundred students in your very same shoes, it will be hard to keep yourself on track. All you have to remember is that you are there because you are creating your future.

Pick where you want to go, since you are the person who is going there. Stay the night on a weekend, and also go to a class or two during the week. This will show you what campus is really like on the weekends, and will give you a feel for how the classes are organized. Not all schools have the same teaching style. Don't let the size of a campus freak you out either. Large schools are not always the best. When you do finally decide where you are going make friends at orientation or any events leading up to move in day. The more you meet before, the less akward move day and the first week of classes will be. When classes start try to keep in mind it is the first day of classes for everyone and for many their first college class. talk to them, make friends in class. The more people you know the better. People in your class may be able to give you help or notes if you are sick or do not fully understand. Plus this will help with giving you more options for things to do on the weekends.

I would consider myself a very well rounded person. As a senior in high school I graduated with a 3.75 GPA, was involved in numerous school programs, participated in three Varsity sports, had two jobs and had many different groups of friends. My high school career was very successful. I worked very hard all throughout highschool, however I must admit that I did not put as much effort into my senior year. I think I was more worried about makin memories than making my senior year count. Today as a college freshman I can honestly say that I was prepared for my college experience but I could have been prepared alot more. Living out on my own and paying for all of my own expenses has been the hardest thing I have ever had to do. If I could go back I would tell mayself to apply for a million more scholarships and find all the help I can get. I applied for thirty and only recieved six of them. I am determined to suceed in life but making my dreams a reality would be much easier if I had more financial support.

Save more money ahead of time. Apply for more scholarships. Become active on campus immediately. Don't hesitate to contact professors. Use avaiable resources like the library and computer labs.

College is a growing experience. A chance to start over even. My favorite high school teacher told me that "college is the last time in life you get a re-do; a chance to wipe the slate clean." Knowing that now, and being in college, I would tell my high school self to plan. Planning when you want classes to be, and when the work for said classes will get done. Don't plan on classes being life, plan on classes flowing with life. Even the best and brightest college student will be able to tell you what friends he hung out with last friday night. You may think that by not planning now and waiting until the deadline to do schoolwork will work, but it won't when you have all four of your classes wanting that paper done in three days, and three of them have tests tomorrow too. Planning is the key to my college success. Without planning when I need to study, and knowing my own habits towards time consumption, my GPA would be considerably lower, and I would have lost any school grants for tution I aquired. Planning is the key to a new start.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior in order to give me advice about college, I would tell myself about my experiences. My exerience so far during college has been quite ideal; I believe I have found a good balance between managing my life well athletically, socially, and academically. I would tell myself the success I have had with cross-country and encourage myslf to persue that sport. I would also tell myself how well I am doing in class too, just to reasure myself to not have to worry so much. I believe the main advice I would tell myself is to not be afraid or worried about college and affirm that everything to look forward to in the near future are all good experiences. I believe giving myself confidence in the choices I made is the best advice that I could give to myself in that situation

I would have definitely pushed myself alot more in my senior year. My mind set was to only finish high school with the basic requirements needed for graduation and not focused enough on my next step in life which was college. I should have took the AP classes, did the internships, and spent more time volunteering. I would have been a more well rounded person, exposed to more instead of now starting from scratch in college. The help was there and it was free, I should have made the best of it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make many different decisions. First, I would take more AP classes to help my standings in getting more scholarships. Also, I would get involved in more clubs because that would have helped me with my standings. Second, I woud make sure I applied for more scholarships to help my parents put me through school so they were not struggling like they are today. Third, I would have gone straight to Salisbury instead of doing two years at a commuinty college because now I am doing five years of college instead of four. But other then that I feel like I did a great job in high school. I kept my grades up and worked very hard in all of my classes. I was a well liked student with all my teachers and had many friends who encouraged me to do good in life. Also I played soccer through out high school and that was a great experience to help my amazing high school years.

A valuable lesson that I had to learn the hard way was to ?be careful about the company you keep,? or as others say ?the consequences of being tempted by peer pressure.? In high school I wanted to be popular and lost my way. I wanted to fit in with the students that stayed in trouble and didn?t care about their grades. I would have threw my dreams down the drain if it hadn?t been for my guidance counselor, teachers, and family that encouraged me to keep my head in the books and to focus on my future. My high school ended up to be a ?reality check? edging me to refocus my attention on what I want to do in life and how to continue to excel in my studies. If I could go back in time and talk to my myself I would tell myself how important it is to surround yourself with positive people. It makes the transition easier because you can lean on each other to get you through the tough times and new experiences that come your way.

I would tell myself a few basic things. The first one being that I need to be prepared. Nothing will ever be as easy as life has been as a high school student. This is the most important time in my life and I want to make something fabulous happen with the education that I am going to receive. The advice I would give myself is very simple indeed. Do not take yourself so seriously but be prepared to work hard. The world is not going to end over one bad grade but do not get so blas? that you accept it either. Learn to have fun while making sure that you do competent and complete work. Most of all I would tell myself to remember that this is what is going to make me a better person so to make sure I take the time to enjoy it at least a little.

When I first came to college as a freshman, I was so excited; I was fresh-faced and naive. My entire first year of college at Salisbury was fun and exhilerating. It reminded me of highschool, but with a freedom I was unaccustomed to, although like other students who make the transition from highschool to college, my GPA stayed high. I left highschool with a 3.5 weighter GPA and, t the end of my freshman year of college I still had a 3.5 GPA. It wasn't until my sophmore year that I slacked off, but at the time I did not realize I was slacking off at all. I had begun my first year as a Resident Assistant and was enjoying my new full-time job, but in my excitement I had apparently not put in the work I needed to keep my GPA up. Looking back on that year, I would encourage myself to not slack off, to keep working hard no matter how comfortable I became at my new school or in my new job. Looking back on my transition between worlds, I would tell myself to never stop working hard.

The best piece of advice I could ever give myself would be to trust. I would tell myself to trust in the decency of people. I have never been in a community as helpful and happy as the community of Salisbury University. Students and staff extend common courtesies as if it is the most natural thing in the world; courtesies such as holding the door open or helping a lost visitor. My experience here has allowed me to accept that maybe there is a potential friend in everyone. I would tell myself to trust in the opinions of others. There is always a good reason behind an opinion: when reviews on ratemyprofessor.com say a teacher is terrible, he really is terrible. I would tell myself to trust my own abilities. I worry that what I have to offer is not enough, that I am not prepared for everything in a life on my own. But I have yet to fail myself- I have always reached my goals. Trust is one of the most important lessons I have learned so far, and one I will honor as long as I live.

Going back in time. Don't we all wish that were possible at some point in our lives. Going back to talk to my high school self would ensure my wish to go to college and boost my confidence while in high school. If I were able to talk to my senior self, I would definitely advise myself to take more AP classes. I never really realized the importance of AP credits until I got to college, when it was too late. If I had taken more AP classes, I wouldn't have to stress over all the required classes in college. I would also assure myself that college isn't as hard as everyone says it is. College is great and getting away from home isn't as scary as it sounds. With these tips I would surely be a successful senior with confidence I didn't have and a college student with less classes under my belt.

If I could go back and talk to myself as high school senior this it what I would tell myself. The transition into college isnt easy unless you take your senior year seriously. Take as many AP classes as you can and never slack. This is the most important year of your life! Another thing I would tell myself would be about my study habbits. In high school I did not study as much as I should have.But in college study habbits are what will help you survive your classes. Also if I could go back to my senior year I would tell myself to take every class more seriously. My lack of motivation really affected how I acted in school. I would do the bare minimum just to get by and pass. The results affected my GPA. If I would have been serious about school my senior year, my first semester would have been easier.

I have taken two years at Wor Wic and I've have spent this fall getting ready for SU. One thing I definitely realize is college is not cheap. I luckily had a scholarship to help me at Wor Wic but I could not use it for the Summer Classes I took and those few classes were exspensive out of pocket and Wor Wic is cheaper than SU. My advice to myself would be to apply for as many scholarships as possible in order to have a good college learning experience without going into debt in the process.

I would tell myself to push myself harder in high school. I did not take very challenging courses. I would tell myself to take more AP classes and less on level or honors classes. I would also tell myself to make sure I got my CNA license on time. That would have come in handy at school when I was looking for a job.

I would tell myself to work hard but to also have fun while i can because college requires a lot more focus. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and to be more involved in the community because it really does matter in college and financial aid and paying for college is stressful.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, the most important piece of knowledge I would impart is not to sweat the small stuff. Every single thing can be the end of the world, especially when things don?t go as planned. But the most important piece of information to remember is that as long as you have another day to wake up, you have another chance, and as long as the best effort is put forth, good things will always come about. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If you don?t treat people right, your life will be miserable. Not everyone will agree with the choices and decisions you make, but those are the best decisions, ever. Not all friendships are truly friendships. As time goes on, you will see the true makeup of an individual. The most important perspective in the world is yours. You cannot and will not please everyone, nor should you try to. People will always stress that you see things through the eyes of other people, but in reality, your life can only handle your perspective.