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Well, I have not yet had much experience at my college because I have been focusing on my classes and passing them in order to stay up to date. Looking at just the Fall Semester I think it has gone pretty well because I was able to get help, talk with my teachers about anything I needed help and of course get tutored if I needed any help with any of my class materials.

While I was in high school I never took the time to actually enjoy being there. I automatically started to worry about getting into college my freshmen year. My high school years consisted of studying and working, thats it. There were so many things that I could have done like sports, and just enjoy being there with the other students. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college, I would tell myself to take full advantage of the high school experience because it only comes around once in a lifetime. I've never worked as hard as I am now that I'm in college. I go to school from 8 to 1 and I work from 2 to 6 everyday. I realize that if I'm going to be successful I'm going to have to work like this for a long time so I should have just stopped and took the time out to enjoy being a senior. I'm not saying that I should have just slacked off but I definitely should have taken the time out to appreciate it more.

Dear young Stephanie, No matter what happens, you will be fine. Moving out & living on your own for the first time is not as scary as it may sound, just think of it as camp. Don't be worried what other people will think of you if you want to go home for a weekend. Listen to your teacher's advice on studying and AP tests because it truly will be useful to give you units. I know right now you are very worried about paying for college, but continue to apply for all the scholarships you can and begin to search for a job immediately. Get involved in the sports programs and clubs as soon as possible, or you will regret not trying out later on. Classes are honestly not that much different from high school, but do not be discouraged if you get a bad grade on one exam. Make sure to keep in touch with old friends, because they keep you strong. Continue to follow what interests you and makes you happy and you will succeed! Sincerely, Your older self ps: You do not need to bring your whole closet worth of clothes to your new place!

College is not as scary as you think it is, it is the beginning of many opportunities in which you choose what subject you most want to learn about; a place where professors are always there to help and not to judge you. In preparing for college you sent in grades for your high school classes, these are only half of what being in college is really like. College life is not just attending classes everyday and studying; college life is: working, being a part of new organizations on campus and socializing, it is even being able to study abroad in a country you have always wanted to go to, and it is making new friends. These are the people that make college life more than just school work, they help make great memories. Don't be scared because you won't know anybody, don't be scared of the teachers or the classes. Like any other event in your life go day by day learning new things. College life begins when you move in and it is up to you how you want your experiences to be; remember that many others feel the same way, you are not alone.

Growing up, I was always the nerd, the outcast, the one who everyone made fun of. I never I had a friend to talk to. My mom was always working and my dad lived six hours away. On top of that, I was always at least a foot taller than all the guys, wore glasses, had an unibrow, and reallly messed up teeth which later resulted in braces. Life was completely horrible. Now that Im in college, with all the friends in the world, a wonderful boyfriend, and the ability to say, "I'm the captain of a collegiate cheerleading team," my life is wonderful and has taken a complete u-turn. I guess if I had the chance to go back to my high school self, I would tell little Nicole that everything would be ok and life WILL turn around. I would tel her to love herself and to never change because who you are will get you far in life.

I would tell myself to SAVE SAVE SAVE! I"d also tell myself and everyone that you need to decide what your priorities are. If your priority is school, then you need to go full time. and do assignments right then instead of later. The friends that understand you not being able to hang out like before are the ones you want around. The more successful you are in college, the faster you'll be able to graduate sooner and get your life started.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior there is so much that I would of loved to share with myself. The first thing I would probably do is warn myself of the weather, while San Francisco is a beautiful city during winter time it gets extremely cold. I would not only warm myself of the weather but also of the bad influences that one can fall under while being in such a big city. There is so much to do and while getting to know where you live is important studying and focusing on school is also a very important thing that I had to do. Another thing I would advise myself to do would have to be to make sure I did all my work and not fall behind with any assignments and/or reading. When taking challenging and difficult classes and falling behind on the reading it becomes difficult to catch up and stay on top of all the schoolwork that is given.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would apply to twice as many universities as I originally did. I was accepted to all 3 schools I applied to and thought I would be content with SFSU. Now with the budget cuts I can barely get classes, let alone classes related to my major. Also, I wish I had taken more AP courses in high school so I could have more units completed prior to entering college. I feel having these units done beforehand would have allowed me to be ahead of schedule and spend less time and money at this institution.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to live my first year in the dorm. I've learned that while living in the dorm you could make long term friendships and meet people that could help you get through college while you are away from home. I would also tell myself to never take night class that meet once a week for three hours. The reason why I would tell myself this is because being in a three hour class ,especially at night, takes a lot of discipline.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply to a wider variety of colleges. I stuck with colleges in areas that I had visited and that were very different from the community I grew up in. By applying to all Northern California colleges, I limited my college experience. By going back in time, I could tell myself to apply to schools in different states and to consider the campus life of each school. That way, I wouldn't feel stuck at a school I didn't enjoy.

I would tell myself to choose fun, interesting courses for my general ed classes, because once you start your major coursework, you don't have as much freedom with classes. If possible, avoid taking out a loan. I would also tell myself to get a job as soon as possible, because college isn't cheap. Learn how to budget. It would also be a good idea to learn how to cook.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and explain to myself what I know now about college life and making the transitions, I would tell myself to make sure I am finacially stable becuase tuition, books, housing, commuting, food are not cheap. Plus other expensives that will come up, you will need money for that, which would be part of your social life. I would also tell myself to study, study, study and do not procrastinate. I would also make sure that I tell myself to keep in contact with an advising counselor because they can help you map out your classes that you will need to complete for your major and general education in order to graduate on time, so you won't be a 6 year senior. I think the final thing that I would tell myself is to enjoy college and do not take it for granted, go to class, do the work, have time to socialize, and get involved with on-campus organizations. For the most part it is not difficult to transition from high school to college, just more responsibilties, but you will do fine.

I would probably not party as much. I would also enter school earlier. I would definitely take advantage of opportunities that I didn't take advantage of since I would be wiser.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to prepare a lot better. I would tell myself, "I know you're just worried about finishing high school, and being done with that chapter of your life, but you have to prepare for the next chapter in the meantime." Applying for scholarships would be my first suggestion. Apply for as many as possible and early. Also put the effort into the applications. They really do make life easier. I would tell myself to study and learn the high school material as well as possible because college professors expect you to have a strong background. For the most part, they don't reteach the basics. If you have good study habits in high school, college will not be so hard because it will be normal to go the library and do homework for a few hours. I would also tell myself to join clubs and run for class officer to help build my resume. They may seem like extra work at the time, but when you are competing against others for placement and money, it's worth it.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a High school senior, I would first give myself the advice of, ?You are not here, nor did you pay for college to party all day.? I would suggest to obviously have fun, but I would also explain that college should be taken seriously because the amount of work you do basically determines a great portion of your future. I would explain that in order to be successful, you need to do the hard work and never give up no matter how rigorous the course is. I would also remind ?me? that no one is there to baby-sit you like high school. If you are doing bad in a particular class, the professors will not come crawling to you to hold your hand and help you. You need to learn to be independent and responsible to go to their offices hours and ask for help. Also, keep good relationships with your professors because they can serve as references later in the future for a scholarship or future job! ( I actually asked and used my Physiology professor as a reference for an internship!?you will see.)

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, I would first tell myself to take more hours at my job for more spending money. There are many activities to do here in San Francisco and they gobble up a lot of money. I would also tell myself to apply for the dorms at SFSU a lot earlier than I did, because I wasn't able to live in the dorms because I ended up too far down on the waiting list. However, I am now in an apartment and loving it. I think I would also tell myself to try and be more socual in college. I'm not antisocial, but I could have a few more new friends.

Start searching early. There are different types of college enviornments traditional, non-tradition, faith driven, art focus, vocational and trade. Decide realistically, assess your overall situation: Do u have kids? Do you need a high paying job? Can you work more than one job? How soon do you need to graduate? Are you going online or to a campus based setting? Then tour the school. Educational institution should feel welcoming and reseptive. This is where you will be spending most of the next 2 or more years so make sure you feel comfortable. It's your education. Apply to the school and apply for financle aid + any scholarships and/or grants. Go see a academic counselor pick your classes. Remeber this is not high school even though it may feel like it. You are investing in your self. So do not be strayed by people that have crash their own DOW and want in on your portfolio. Ask questions but recheck the answer between two or three different people. Think positive and do not give up.

To be completely honest, San Francisco State University was my back up school. From the beginning I had no intention of attending this school. In my mind I was better than it. For months I was heart broken that the only school that I was accepted to and could afford was San Francisco State. As I watched my closest friends go off to UC schools my feelings towards state got more and more negative. As I moved into my new apartment in the vibrant city of San Francisco and started to claim the city as my own, my feelings changed. I started to love it here. Looking back, I would try to tell myself that no matter where I end up, as long as I try to get involved and truly try my hardest in schoolwork I will get the most out of my college experience that I could get anywhere else. I would advise myself to relax and make the best out of what has been handed to me. I'm lucky enough to attend a university and should make the most out of my college experience. After all, it really is all up to me.

I graduated in 1992 from Fallbrook High School in Fallbrook,CA. I remember that school came very naturally for me; I did well. For some reason however, I just could not wait to get out of there. I guess that's typical of most kids. For the last eighteen years I have wondered how my life would be different if I had continued on to college then, instead of earning a living by the sweat off my forehead and blisters on my feet and hands. It has been no easy life for me. I have realized the importance of higher education. That realization did not happen resently though, it is something I have known all along. I have just chosen ignorance by thinking that to further my education would be just a waste of money and that I could make just as much money and live just as fulfilled without it. Oh boy was I ever wrong! So, to answer the question, I would definetly tell myself to stay the course and stay in school as long as possible. Because information is valuable and that needs to be my biggest commadity. Thank you for your consideration for this scholarship.

Don't be scared, but I've come back in time to make your college life fun and easier for you; sadly I can't keep this Time-Turner as a souvenir. Anyways, listen up kid. College is what you make it. If you want it to be just as great as you high school, it starts with putting yourself out there and introducing yourself in class. Don't wait for people to come to you. You're going to want to study abroad and take an intership at Disneyworld. You can and will, but to make things way easier, you've got to plan ahead! Talk to your advisors! Make your professors know your name! Freshman year is gonna be tough cause you have to commute everyday, but seriously work on math cause you don't want to take that class 3 times. Actually read the chapters in your textsbooks and you'll start to see how easy school is. I know this seems like soo much, but you have got to find your mojo and get crackin at school so you don't find yourself at a rut. You'll be great, Rach.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would only tell myself two things: one, don't worry so much, everything will be okay; and two, listen to Mom and Dad. You see, I come from a family who is constantly stressed out and who worries about every little thing. So, it only makes sense that I too am this way. I'm always worried about things I have no control over. But, listening to Mom and Dad could have made things easier. They were always on my case about filling out scholarships and applying for financial aid. But, I was lazy and never wanted to take the time to do it. I see now that that was not the best choice. It's free money, why not put in a little effort for a big reward? But, I am happy to report that I survived my first semester of college and it definitely was not worth all the worry back in high school; and applying for scholarships is still a good idea! Other than those two things I wouldn't say anything else; it's no fun ruining a surprise.

Don't strech yourself too thin. Taking as many units as you can is not the best solution. Always go to all of your classes and don't skip a final just because you "know" you're going to fail the class anyway. While skipping class in favor of hanging out with your friends may sound appealing, in the long run it will just screw you over. Always remember to check for things daily if you have any online classes. Even if you think you've finished all the work, you may be surprised by what's been added by the teacher either for extra credit or just because they've decided you need another homework assignment. Never skip anything for a math class because they're the hardest to catch up on if you get even a little bit behind. And don't get housing with people who have been known to screw you over in favor of themselves.

If I could rewind the hands of time and travel back to my senior year of high school, I would advise myself not to fall ill to the serious epidemic of senioritis. Throughout the course of my high school career I was able to sustian an impeccable academic performance, but then second semester senior year comes along and when my work ethic should have been at its peek, I became ill with senioritis. Senioritis is the decreased motivation toward studies dispayed by students nearing the end of high school. My main symptoms of senioritis were chronic procrastination, lack of motivation, a drop in academic performance, and coasting through classes. I was fed up with high school because in my mind I had achieved my overall goal of high school, which was being admitted into a four year university. Experiencing a semester of college life and knowing what I know now about the work load and stress thrust upon college students, I know that there is no room for procrastination and bad work ethic. College is about being motivated to acquire knowledge, and excellent academic performance, and it's going to take hardwork and dedication to be academically successful.

If I were to go back in time, as a senior in high school, and had to give myself advice about the transition to college life, the first thing I would tell myself would to be open to new ideas. Since I've come to college, I've learned so many new things and learned to appreciate and accept different people's point of views. I would also tell myself to be outgoing, and try to meet as many new friends as possible. Life is busy, with school and work but i definitely would not make it by as easily if i didnt have such great friends.

If I could go back in time to advise myself as a senior, I would tell myself to take my education more seriously. I would be limiting myself in terms of income and job satisfaction if I choose not to get a college education. I would share that high school does not require a significant amount of effort to graduate. If I wanted a degree, I would need to apply myself. I would recommend enrolling in a community college to test my academic abilties. If I could succeed at this level, I would be more confident I could navigate the transition into tthe university environment. I would need some help. I would need to take advantage of the many resources a community college could provide., such as tutoring, study strategies, or academic counseling that would give me an advantage in the transition. Universities often have less student resources available. In this way I would be better prepared. My success at the community college level should assist me in my transition and promote my success at the university level.

I would begin by telling myself that receiving an education is the most valuable thing that I can do for myself. Being mature enough to understand this concept means that I understand the seriousness of taking responsibility for my education. The result of which will exponentially increase my opportunities and that the quality of the education that I receive depends on the amount of effort that goes into it.

Kasidi, I know you are ready to get out on your own and start being an independent woman. But, you have to take these next few years seriously and think about how you want to live the rest of your life. I know you think you can just go out there and do the college thing and have some fun in the process, but I know you can go overboard and not think about the consequences. Four years from now, I want you to have the best life possible. I've been where you are about to go, and I made a lot of mistakes. I blew off college and partied. I had a baby, got married and now, four years later, I have my chance to make things right and get a good education. Don't blow it off. Education is the most essential part of having a good life. I'm not saying that I have a bad life, but I wish things would have gone in a different order. Go out there, have fun, be safe and reach for your goals. Become the person I know you can be.

If given the wonderful oppurtunity to turn the cstrokes of time. I would take a step into history right before it proceeds to fold into itself in my college years, I would sum up important factors in five words: dedication, irreplacable, academics, individulity, growth. These five words respesent my previous college experiences as well as my current. I would talk to myself as the older sister I never had. I would first speak of the imporatance of dedication. How with dedication anything is possible. With dedication walls that were once put into place to stop or slow a student down can and will collapse. I would then speak of the irreplacable moments and true friends college can bring. As well as the importance of being young and enjoying because it all will not last always and because of that, the moment in time is irreplacable and taking advantage of every oppurtunity is highly important. Many believe the most important aspect of college is academics, I disagree entirely. Although an extremely important aspect individuality and personal growth will take one much farther in life. I would then like to conclude with always always always do your very best no matter what!

My senior year in high school was taken lightly and I did not prepare myself as I should have. I was try to influence myself to enroll in as many honors classes as I could possibly manage, even though that means a heavier work load I will have the satisfaction of knowing that it will pay off and save me a lot of time in finishing my general education requirements. I would tell myself that my senior year in high school will be more difficult than my freshman year in college because my main motivation will be myself. I will actually want to put forth the extra time revising an essay and double checking mathematical equations because it was my decision to be here in college working towards my dream. It is easy to get what you want, all you have to do is want it bad enough.

First I would tell myself to take a deep breath and calm down, I like most high school seniors was freaked out about going to college. Second I would tell my high school self not be afraid of my professors make sure that I introduced myself to each of them during their office hours. This took me a long time to learn, but they are your best resource on a college campus. Even if you don't like a professor's teaching style, it doesn't mean you won't like them as a person or that they won't like you. Knowing your professor can be the difference between an A- and a B+ in a class. Beyond grades professors have an intimate knowledge of the college system, after all they went through years of higher education attaining their degrees and also teach hundreds of students a year. The relationships that you build with your professors can last well beyond your college career as many of them are happy to provide references for jobs or graduate school.

The first semester of college is an extremely difficult transition. Being away from home is difficult, but not having your friends there is even more difficult. While meeting many people in the first month you have no idea if they are compatible with you, but don't be picky with people, talk to anyone and as many people because your group of friends in college maybe way different from the people you hung out with in high school. Besides the social situation the academics is a lot harder than high school. I felt underprepared for my college classes; I had some really hard teachers, and I thought I would fail all of my classes, but you can never ever give up in college, as soon as you give up you fail yourself. Because I kept going and made a constant consistent effort I was able to exceed my expectations and achieved a way higher GPA then I ever thought I would reach. In college it is really easy to get caught up in the social life and lose track of academics, but learning how to balance everything and figuring out how you learn things is what college is all about.

I can remember sitting in the boiling heat, in a golden gown, thinking, "I'm finally done". If I could revisit my former, younger self before entering my college career, I would advise myself to take my time. A person will continue learning, hopefully, their entire life. But the years you spend in college will be like no other time in your life. Take time to utilize all resources because right when you think there is no one or no thing to help you, that extra time looking will lead to some help. Take time to get to know your professors, they are expierenced in their field and have amazing social networks.Truly, take time to enjoy your college education. It is definitely not going to be easy but it is definitely going to be fun.

"Hey Meredith! take time. Think about what you want and not just what you feel you should be doing." My problem as a senior was that i felt obligated to follow my parents goals for me. I did not listen to my inner voice telling me how important being happy should be my main focus. I have always wanted to do theatre and it always came very natural to me but i was lacking confidence to continue after high school. As a 22 year old transfer student i now know that listening to that inner voice is what has pushed me to where I am at this point in my life. "listen! Love! and Go!"

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to focus on one thing at a time. I remember then being overwhelmed with my to do list and would often have moments of deep sighs. But now I realize that I can only focus on one thing at a time. I would tell myself to budget my time for the different things I needed to work on. I would also tell myself that all the hard work is worth it once I get into college. Now that I worked hard to get into college, I am finally here. Now it's time for new challenges. I would not however tell myself all the outcome after high school because that's what made my life exciting, not knowing how things will turn out and being overjoyed when it turned out great.

I would tell the high school senior version of myself to do more research before committing to a university. SFSU has been a wonderful experience, however, due to budget cuts it has had a substantial impact on my education giving me the sense of less of a college feel. I would look at the school's financial situation and if it is unable to offer my needs, I would look elsewhere.

If I were given that opportunity, I would use it to its fullest capability by telling myself to do the following. For one, remember to sleep, sleep a good eight hours a night. Do not deprive yourself of rest because other foolish things seem more important. Also, remember that a balanced and healthy diet, will lead to a balanced and healthy life. Avoid the Freshman Fifteen like the plague. Thirdly, learn to apologize and admit when you're wrong. You don't know everything. Forth and forthmost, do not think that procrastination is a miracle solvent for bordem or indifferance. Dedication and hard work are all that is seen. Lastly, remember to smile, laugh, make jokes, start conversations; make yourself approachable and friendly.

If I could go back in time and give insight to my high school senior self about my college transition, I would tell myself to branch out from home and go to a far away school in order to open my eyes to new experiences. I would have told myself to attend CSU, Long Beach instead of the school that I initially chose because although leaving home is a scary thing, It would have been a great learning experience and. It would have benefited me greatly to leave my comfort zone. I would have also told myself to focus on school immediately when entering college because receiving my masters degree should always be in the back of my mind. Although I missed this chance to grow, I have applied for transfer to 5 schools away from my home. I hope to give myself the chance that I had missed. Living away from home, for me, comes with many more financial responsibilities and I would like to be ready for those. If only I could go back and let my senior self know this, I might not be in the position I am in now.

It is more worthwile to appreciate the opportunity in front of you to better yourself than it is to have a social life.

Before you enter into college, as a high school student you have to prepare for the transition. Ok, so you have the grades and the 200 hours of volunteer work but do you have the attitude and discipline you need to get you through college life? You have to get used to being an independent person. In high school, your parents pay for everything, when your having difficulty or trouble in class your parents are there to help, when your ill your parents come to pick you up during 3rd period and when your absent you have your parents to excuse it. Well I have news for myself as a high school senior: "Stop being a baby and get ready for adulthood!!" I would explain to myself that mommy and daddy are not going to be there. If your sick you better call the teacher asap and if you cannot sign up for classes because of a delayed payment, you better call your FAFSA. Sometimes you will have to go in circles just to get things done, but if its what you have to do then do it! No one else is going to do it for you!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to take this year more serious and really work towards not only graduating, but putting my future into perspective. I would tell myself that this is the time to really focus and think about my options and choosing the right college for myself. I would tell myself not to get wrapped up into the idea that college is all about fun and frolic, because the transition from high school to college can eat you alive if you're not prepared for it. I would tell myself to be more active in the scholarship process and apply for as many as I possibly can because funding for college is substantially limited and I don't want money to be the reason why I never get to go to college. Finally, I would tell myself to make this year of high school count, because there will be no regrets if I know in my heart that I did all I could do to get to where I need to be.

Don't plan on sticking with a major because chances are, you're going to change it so leave your options open and try different things before you decide. If you want to finish your degree quicker, take all the General Education courses in a community college and transfer to this college after. You can knock out all the GE courses this way much more efficiently, because it's very hard to get enrolled in the more popular GE courses because they are very hard to get into. They get filled up very quick. So the best option would be to take these courses in a community college. Network with classmates because chances are, you're going to be taking classes together for a few semesters if they happen to have a similar major with you. This way, you can have a study buddy which would make studying easier and make the time go by faster. Get involved in school activities or else you're not going to fully experience college life.

I would warn my younger self against making quick and rash decisions and remind myself of the weight of the decisions I was making. Rather than rushing through the last stages of the college application process and the choice of which college to go to, I would advise myself to choose a college based on my needs and interests rather than which seems "cooler" to attend. By doing this I would have possibly gone to a college that better suited me and therefore made me happier to attend rather than making myself unhappy for the 4 most important years of my life. I would also advise myself to plan better for the first year of college. I jumped into the deep-end of college without much preparation and was deeply depressed and stressed for most of my first year. If I had prepared myself better and had a plan of how to take on my first year, I would have saved myself a lot of distress and trouble. Instead I expected everything to magically fall into place, which was a major mistake and almost cost me my college career. I would advise myself to prepare and make good, rational decisions.

If I were able to go back in time and tell myself what I know now that I have attended college, I would've told myself that I should balance things. I would tell myself to not look for a boyfriend because that doesn't matter in life. I would tell myself not to get caught up in going to party's all the time and hanging out with friends too much. I should finish my homework before I go and hang out with friends. I have to be sure that I'll be able to concetrate doing homework with friends without getting distracted. I'd tell myself that I'll make friends that will change my life and will always be there for me regardless of anything because they are just a knock away. I'd tell myself that your friends become your family because you're always on campus doing things, that you learn to depend on each other when you can't talk to your parents. I would tell myself that college is better than high school and time heals all wounds.

If I could go back in time and talk to high school senior self I would describe to them all about the college I ended up going to and the colleges I did not get accept into. I would explain to myself that even though I did not get into my first choice, everything turned out fine and that I would end up adoring my school and its people. I would stress about the importance of saving money, and not procrastinating and getting things done on time. I would tell myself that there will be times where things seem bleak and hopeless, but not to give up because they will work out in the end. It is essential to be positive in times of distress and always be sure of yourself. In the end, you will be rewarded and happier than before. In additon, I would tell myself to remember to have fun but also to be responsible and not let your emotions get the best of you, because that could bring you down. Be strong, but don't let your fear control you. Take chances because good things will come with them.

If I had the opportunity to turn back time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to interact with more people who are from different backgrounds. If I had done that then I think I would have been more prepared for what San Francisco had for me. Transitioning from a small town to a big city was a major change and I could have prevented this stressful transition by exploring the city more. I also realized that commuting via public transportation is hectic. I wasn't prepared for the heavy reliance on public transportation. The culture shock was overwhelming for a while but I learned to adapt. I would also tell myself that college isn't going to be all about fun and games. Being a full time student and taking rigorous courses requires you to study for nights, days, and weeks. College wasn't like high school. Professors were strict on assignments and grades. Professors were hard to get a long with. The last thing I would tell myself is that I should not slack no matter how hard the classes are because the grade you get will be will determine your future.

After my fortunate success of making time travel possible and after already traveling to many important dates in history, I finally decided to travel back within my lifetime and talk to myself as a highschool senior. The conversation was weird and peculiar at first, but after a few minutes it was flowing effortlessly. I told myself to listen up carefully. I said, "Erik, it is crucial that you apply for several different scholarships within the next few years. I still want you to go to Sierra College and then transfer afterwards because you'll save money that way, like I did. Being that you are a wannabe film maker, open up a Netflix account right now and begin watching as many good movies as you possibly can. When you are at Sierra, take a few more media oriented and creative writing classes and don't waste time with the random ones. Start your career as soon as possible, if you have the chance, buy a cheap video camera. And Erik, most importantly, stay close with your family members and your good friends and meet as many film-related people as you can!" I then traveled back and simply smiled.

Dear me Knowing what I know now, I have some advice to give to you to make college as simple as possible. The first one being, if you are not a morning person, do not take eight o?clock classes. Especially in subjects like chemistry where you need to be fully alert. Another advice I would give to you is to take classes that you are truly interested in, instead of picking random classes to be with your friends. This next four years are important so do not waste any time. Study as much as you can, because one day you may regret being lazy.

I would give myself the advice to always decide what is best for yourself. Do not compromise who you are for anyone else. This includes your family, friends, professors, lovers, anyone. I would give myself the advice to always choose what you want and do not make choices that, in your eyes, shall please others. If you stand for what you believe in and are confident with your choice, your fellow scholars shall respect you that much more. By getting the experience, opportunity and privilege to go to a university, use these years wisely. Take the opportunity to bulid up your being. Accomplish work that you are proud of. Give your best effort, be mature, be responsible. Do not be pressured by the sterotypes of what a successful carreer is. Do what makes you happy. Do something, anything that give you the ability to express yourself and let others know what you are thinking.

If I could give myself advice as a high school senior, I'd say, "Smile. But not because you feel like you need to to make another person feel good. Smile when you are ready. Laugh. But not just to replace anger, confusion, or frustration. Laugh because you know that it feels good when you do for the sake of laughing. Cry. Don't be afraid to feel pain when it's time to express it, because the fear will melt away with the tears. Believe. Believe in what you want to do and plan how you want to get there, in the way YOU want to do it. Never let anyone else decide for you, because even when they think they're right, they're probably not. Research. View all of your options when it comes to your future. You'll never know whether you're making the best decision unless you've viewed your future from every possible angle. At this point, myself would probably be very overwhelmed, so the last thing I would tell myself is to, " Breathe. Breathe deeply and remember to never let anyone try to take your time away from you. Time is endless."

If I could return to my senior year and talk to who I was, I would give some vague advice. Firstly I would tell myself that college is an experience of a lifetime. Not only are you furthering your education, it is a time to build on who you are and what you will become. As a college student, people meet their lifelong friends, are able to be on their own for the first time, and even further define who they are. Second, I would mention that it is not vital to know exactly what ?you want to be when you grow up.? Part of the adventure is learning what suits you best. There is time when doing your general education to dapple in different fields and figure it out as you go. As a final thought I would say that in researching schools, chose schools in cities that are not only intriguing, but pay attention to the weather! If thinking you would be miserable in the snow, then do not go to school in New York. Sometimes it is the little things that people over look.