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If I could go back in time and speak with myself as a high school senior about college I would have one important word of advice. I would tell myself to choose something extrememly interesting as a major. I chose my previous major based on being practical in terms of a future job. I chose Biology as my major thinking that going into medicine would provide me a foundation for a solid career and financial stability. As great as it sounded on paper, I was not a bit interested in Biology. I was bored and unmotivated in my classes and eventually dropped out of college due to the lack of interest and challenge this major provided me. Now that I am older and have had time to figure out what I really want I only want to take classes that are interestng and inspiring to my personality. I no longer look at how much money I could make after taking those classes but at the skills I will have to do something I will love and be happy with. I am now a 4.0 student who loves taking classes and furthering my education.

During high school teachers, counselors, and parents do everything to get you ready for college. They help with applcations, scholarships, and planning your future. If I could go back to when I was a hig school senior, I would tell myself to appreciate the little things and take nothing for granted. Being away from home for just a few months has changed my perspective. No one tells you what you will miss. Things like clean laundry, healthy meals, and sleep lose importance. No one tells you to appreciate the things your parents do for you or to take in every moment you have with your friends. Simple things such as eating dinner with my parents, seeing high school friends, and visiting home are now events that have to be planned weeks, months in advance. If I could give high school seniors any advice it would be just to stop, take in what you have, and appreciate it. Let your mom make you pack your schedule, let your dad brag about you, let your little brother annoy you, and let your friends tease you. These simple things seem so unimportant, but when they are gone, you realize how much they mean.

If I could back and time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would only have four things to say . First I would tell myself to stay focused on the goal ahead. Second, would be to stay on top of my study skills because college professors are not like high school teachers.Thirdly I would have to tell myself that mommy and daddy are not gonna always be there and that I will have to live on my own and world is tough. Lastly, I would tell myself to stay true to myself because throughout my life thus far I feel like I have been doing things to please the other people in my life and now I know that I should just stay true to myself and do what makes me happy and not everyone else, because in the end I am the one who has to live this life.

If I could go back in time, I would tell high-school me to trust in my instincts. I know what I'm good at and should never doubt my abilities, but persevere through the obstacles because ultimately everything will work out. I would also tell myself to be more careful with money, for accidents happen, and you need to be able support yourself. I would remind myself to be aware of my limitations, and to take care of my health, because you can't be successfully productive when you're completely exhausted. Lastly, I would say to have fun! College is all about exploring who you are as a person, and what you want your life to be. Take chances, work hard, explore the world around you, challenge your ideas, ask questions, meet new people and try new things. There can be no failures, because what you learn from your experiences enables you to grow as a person.

As an incoming highschool freshman, I dedicated my time to Advanced Placement and Honors classes, leaving myself no time for friends and extra-curricular activities. I graduated one semester early, intending to start college that much sooner. However, all the plans I assumed I had figured out went up in smoke. The one and only college I applied to did not allow students to start in the spring. If only I found all this information out before I graduated high school, I would have been more prepared. Later, I discovered my financial status was not compatible with my tuition. If I could change just one thing it would be for me to have opened my eyes to more realistic options. Apply for many schools, fill out more scholarship applications, "save, save , save", and most importantly, be sure to make time for what really matters: yourself.

If I were provided the opportunity to return to myself as a high school senior and impart upon myself some measure of retrospective advice, I would say quite simply, you don't have to prove you are better, you need only to prove you are doing your best. Why do I say this? To encourage myself to achieve the grades I knew that I was capable of. Throughout my middle and high school career, I struggled with this innate sense of inferiority when it came to my abilities versus that of my classmates. I was one of the lucky few granted the opportunity to attend an educationally superior private school in a richer part of town, outside of my native boston to be exact. Though I knew it to be a blessing, I felt it to be a curse, and I self sabotaged. If I could return I would encourage myself to embrace my intelligence and achieve the grades I know I was capable of. maybe then it wouldn't be such a struggle to maintain my attendance here. Each day, I fill out scholarship app after app, hoping someone might give me back the chance I threw away.

Overall I am very happy with the path I have chosen and the choices I made. I don't think I would change anything from the past, I have always been a good student and gotten good grades. Maybe the only advice I would give, would be to start working a little earlier and put more money aside for spending money. This way I would not have to work as often as I do now, and would have alot more time to work on my projects and perfect them.

I would tell myself to evaluate my true likes and dislikes, explore those things and make an educated decision based on that. Also, I would say to myself not to allow myself to be coerced into a career by a family member that he/she deems suitable for me; to strive for what I want, not what others want. I would also have to remind myself to have faith in my own abilities and talents. I find that it is all too easy to berate yourself and to allow others to do the same. It's strange how a person is more likely to believe the negative things over the more positive ones, isn't it? Lastly, I would say to myself, "Jump in with both feet and enjoy the ride!"

There is a lot of doubt involved in the pre college process. It seems to come from all sides like a large wave coming to sweep you off of your feet, knock your socks off, and turn your life upside down all at the same time. It is amazing that throughout all of that doubt I have made it to where I am now. Therefore if I could swim back through the wave of time and doubt I would tell myself that ?you are going to be ok.? I think I would have understood that, because that is really all I wanted to know. That is what any high school senior wants to know. Seeing the trials and tribulations of my friends, some of them whom are still trying to get through it, I know that I am blessed to be in the position that I am in. I also realize that I am not only blessed but prepared. My high school education, my family, and the positions of leadership I have assumed have all prepared me for the transition into college so that I would not be swept off of my feet, and for that I am grateful.

I would tell myself to do more research about schools and look into the opportunities available to me. I would tell myself not to worry so much about work and to focus on school and getting a good GPA. I would also tell myself not to wait to start college and to take the sat's and the act and make sure to get a good nights sleep before I take them. Another thing I would really stress is setting up more meetings with my guidence councelor and just talking to him, asking him questions, and getting his help while I could.

If I were to go back in time, I would make sure to truly appreciate my last year of high school, before moving on to the next chapter. I would start earlier on refining my time management skills, and recognize any discovery on relieving stress. I would appreciate my priorities up to that time, and realize that they were sure to change. But I would be welcoming to this change. I would also appreciate my close friends, but be prepared to meet new and exciting people, all different people, that would be sure to influence my life in some way. I would take more notice of interesting articles or images I saw, clip them and keep them in a shoebox for later inspiration. And I would keep a notebook or journal to write down ideas that crossed my mind or song lyrics that struck a nerve. I would think about what I wanted for myself in a college experience, and be prepared to shatter that idea and experience new things. I would resist from letting a highschool sweetheart stand in the way of something amazing. And I would not be afraid to take chances or to travel somewhere unpredictable.

The best advice I would give to a high school senior is to spend your time wisely. Enjoy every moment, cherish it with your famliy. They are your biggest support, the ones that have brought you to where you are today. Your parents are helping you afford college and helping you achieve your goals. Don't forget to thank them and always stay in touch, in the end sometimes family is all you have. While you are figuring out your path for the future, don't forget the past. Keep in touch and stay involved with your friends. Come your freshman year you will have so many new friends and you will want to remember the old. Every choice you make throughout your senior year, will have some effect towards college. Be smart, and think about all of your actions before. And to make your parents proud, try applying for some scholarships before you enter college, you might actually win some, and help out your family. Stay focused and have a goal, you will be sucessful your freshman year. Good Luck!

Do not fear the challenges that lie ahead of you. Colleges would always want you succeed, so I say to be academically prepared and always study hard. Plus, in a campus, you will be meeting with new people from all over the world, so get a chance to increase your social life. If you get homesick, at least recieve a phone call from your family and friends from time to time, or perhaps Facebook. College life can be tough, especially in these tough economic times. If you can, try to search more financial aid to pay off your room & tuition. Perhaps getting a part-time job would be nice for some spending money. Most importantly, do not procrastinate. You do not want to fall behind your schedule or else you may end up failing in your class.

If I had a chance to talk to myself from senior year, I would say, "Listen to yourself, not others, when it comes to what you want to do with your life. I know you feel lost but you are not the first person who didn't know what to do with your life. No one knows what you want to do but you. Choose what is right for yourself regardless of people's disagreement. You are use to pleasing others even if it means putting yourself on the back burner. It's okay to do that sometimes but not all the time. It's not a selfish act to chase your desires. THIS IS YOUR TIME. Whatever you want to do, if you are positive it's the right decision for you, then go for it. Have no concern about other's opinions or why they believe you are making that decision. The only opinion that matters is yours right now. Your opinion will always matter when it comes to you. If it's meant to be, it's up to you. Fear not. Have faith in yourself. Go after YOUR dream!!"

I would sit myself down and say "Taylor. Work as MUCH as possible and get more organized. You are about to attend the school of your dreams, and it's going to be hard. You will hit some bumps in the road along the way, and there's going to be pain. But let this pain motivate you to work even harder, and to show them that you CAN and WILL make it through college. Get as much money as you can, because your parents can not help you anymore. Your art supplies will be exspensive and so will your books. During your second quarter, you're going to be hit pretty hard so you need to be ready. Just know that you do have family and friends that do care about you and will be there for you when you need help. You're going to love SCAD. It will feel like your second home."

Realistically, ask yourself how far away do you want to move from home? Take into consideration the cost of travelling such as by car, bus, train, or airplane. How are you going to pay for school? This is when applying for scholarships and grants can help subtract from tutition. Should I bring a car to school? This is a big question that everyone asks themselves. Cars are useful if the main stores are not apart of the school's bus routes. On the other hand, parking can be quite difficult. Sometimes you have to either park only in a specific place or circle around to find an open place. A rather huge transition would have to be living with others that might or might not respect your privacy. Since, everyone lives by what they are accustomed to this can lead to disagreements among the group. So I would advise you to know the backgrounds of your roommates before choosing them. Finally, the most diffult transition from high school to college is becoming an adult and having to be responsible for everything like paying tutition, choosing classes, and working a job.

If i could go back to school as a high school senior. I would have pushed myself and excel more than what i did.

Hey Marisa good to see you! Don?t stress so much, please relax about school and you will do just fine. Focus more on enjoying your time with friends you will always find the time to study. Take advantage of this time as being an expected time to be immature you will never have that scenario again. Learn to love your quirks and spastic ramblings believe it or not you will meet people who share the same view of life. My wish for you is to find a perfect balance of obligation and play and remember the harder you work to always play hard. I admire your discipline and strong ethic, but this is not enough to guarantee any situation, you also have to work smarter. This means to rationalize what is expected beforehand and complete it in half the designated time as well as being aware of how people think. You can take advantage of this in any situation just be relying on your intuition, this will open doors for you. Please don?t be nervous about college you will love it, you will finally meet like-minded people and actually have interesting assignments. Nice to talk to you!

To be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} honest about this question I would say "Go for it." I am so happy at my chosen school. But it is those little $$$ signs that make all the difference in my happiness You see to me, receiving this scholarship is more than just money ? it is a means of funding my education- my personal growth and exploration. I know I have the determination to be successful, not only in photography, but in any career involves the visualization of occurrences in our world. In my opinion, visual imagery has no limits. It is a powerful means of communication that speaks, without words, but with so much feeling. With my work, I want to draw the viewers eye to common things people often see, but at the same time, overlook. I want to inspire passion, movement, and the involvement of others in a just cause. I know that I have found my niche, and I certainly will become an influential photographer.

Keep doing what you're doing. You'll be fine.

I would urge my past self to apply to as many art schools in my future home as possible, as well the scholarships and other financial aid that would be availabble to me. I would convince myself to work on my portfolio and check out what kind of employment options I have in my college's town. I would plead with myself not to squandr my savings and perhaps put aside extra money as an emergency fund for college fees.

If I were able to restart college from my freshman year, I could immediately name a few things I'd do differently. I'd make sure I went in with an open-mind. My first months at college were sort of a wake-up call to the diversity and cultural differences that I hadn't experienced before, but in time I grew to know them all as individual and valuable in their own right. The best advice I could give myself is that you will learn as much outside of class as you do within the classroom. Accept that, and open your mind to new ideas from new people with new experiences. Ultimately, that's what makes the college experience.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships, get a part-time job to get a vehicle, and spend more time having fun!

Dear Becky, Believe in yourself. All of the people who have told you that you can't follow your dreams are wrong. The only way to find out is to go for it. If things are supposed to happen they will, and if not, you will learn a lot and grow and be a stronger person. Only you can decided how you are going to react to what happens to you, you have to decide to be happy. Don't let doubt keep you from being the person you were ment to be. Don't settle for the mediocre. People are weird, you will meet a lot of them. Learn how to gleen the best from everyone you meet. See them for the beautiful and wonderful people they are. We are all weird so cut everyone a break. You can be great friends with people you would never even expect, so give everyone a chance. Learn how to be tolerant of weird idiosyncrasies and don't let yourself get mad over undone dishes or you will be mad all of the time. Remember to strive to learn more everyday.

Don't go to SCAD. Go to a college that cares, and make sure to check out which colleges are the best for your field. That way you don't make a mistake and end up in a place that won't help you. Go to a place that will help you with financial aid to keep you there.

Stay focused on school work, it's only going to get harder and more tedious from here on. Learn as much as you can about various artists and different art materials because that will be very helpful with your studies. Also, RESEARCH your intended major and all the other majors that are being offered at the college so you can pick which one suits you best and not what everyone else would like for you to do.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school I'd most importantly tell myself not to put off college. That was a mistake I made, I put off school to work for a year and that year became three years. I'd tell myself to get into college early as possible and to enroll at Georgia State University in their art program as my HOPE Scholarship and Pell Grant would have been enough to cover tuition there. While attending GSU I would've used the time to get educated on loans and try to gain more financial aid. Afterward I would've made the transfer to the Savannah College of Art and Design or possibly got a bachelors from GSU and got a masters from SCAD. I?d also advise myself to begin networking and to attend as many school related events as possible.

Looking back at it now, I don't think I value who I was back in high school all that much at all. Not that I was a delinquent or anything severe like that, just that I wasn't a person who was inspired to look towards the future; I wasn't someone who actively focused on how their life was unfolding and was always uncertain of what was to come. What I regret the most though, is that it took me so long to break out of that indeterminate state of mind. However, if I really did encounter myself in the past, the one thing I'd tell myself is this: "Don't change. Just be ready." Honestly, college life (mine at least) is an event that really cannot be actively described. It is a threshold that needs to be experienced to be understood. Sure, I can go tell myself "Hey, make sure you do your work early, listen to your professor, and don't eat the cafeteria food on Sunday's", but that?s not going to teach anything special. My advice to myself would simply be "Just live through it. You'll find your place. Trust me."

If I could go back to my senior year in college I would encourage myself to get into what I love most from the start. I am studying fine arts now after realizing that there was not much I could do to deny that was what I had to be doing. I started as a Graphic Deisgner, a career which I chose thinking of how I could make a living and still manage to have some creative room, but now I have figured out that you only excell in that that you love most. I would tell myself to take some time and think deeply about what it is I really see myself doing and why and deciding that way. I think the most important thing would have been to tell me to be confident enought and believe that the only important thing is to live the way you dream of living. Hard work and fresh ideas and soaking as much knowledge as you can will get you there where you want. Confidence and trust in yourself is all you need Anai! :)

To excel more in hgih school, give it you rall and all.

Stay true to yourself. Be open to different views and opinions and grow through all these experiences but don't fall into impulse. Remember what your ideals and values are and stick to them.

I would tell myself to do a lot more research into my area of interest and work a lot harder on keeping up my portfolio.

DON'T GO TO AN ART SCHOOL THAT IS LOCATED ALL THE WAY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTRY THAT HAS NO CAMPUS AND WHERE YOU TAKE THREE CLASSES AND ATTEND CLASS TWO TIMES A WEEK. But, since you probably will because they gave you the largest scholarship, try to get involved in classes and put yourself out there more.

You're going to love it.

Get a 4 or a 5 on the AP Art history test it will save you a lot of time.

The advice that I would give to myself would be to never give up and to not take a break from school. Anything is possible, and just because a financial issue comes up does not mean that you cannot still acheive your goals. "One door closes, another one opens." Instead of getting frustrated and just giving up on the first try, weigh all your options and know that there is more than one way to get things done. Follow your heart and dreams, nothing is impossible and the word "can't" needs to be thrown out of your vocabulary.

If I could go back in time and advise myself about college life and the process, I would have stressed more to myself on how important it is to try to get scholarships to cover the cost of my education. I had an idea of how expensive school is but did not take it as serious as I should have. Now I am in my second year trying to do what I can, scholarship-wise, to figure out how to supply myself with funds needed for my next two years so that I can continue my education. There is no way I would or should quit now, so I just have to continue moving forward from here!

do a lot of searching and research, and when you think you have found the right place, start over, you usually only get one chance to experience college, so try to find the one that fits you as a person mentally and socially

Let your children be who they are, let them follow their dreams.

When looking for a college or university to attend, the best thing you can do is to find the school that best fits what you're looking to learn, as well as best suits your preferred environment and cost. When choosing a school, make sure that you're willing to work hard enough to make it worth while. It is especially important to be willing to put effort into assignments and classwork to make the most of your time and money if you don't get scholarships and/or you choose an expensive school because chances are, it will be difficult to afford without going into significant debt. Also, make sure the quality and field of education are what you're looking for. Otherwise, it will be a waste of your time and money. A good environment is also important when choosing a college, not only in terms of safety but also in terms of climate and atmosphere. When in a favorable climate, you will more likely be in a positive state of mind and therefore better able to work and focus.

I truely followed my career dreams. I moved far away from home because I knew I would not be able to reach my dreams from small town Missouri. The people aren't as friendly as the midwest, and I've had some tough times, but I'm following my dreams I have to believe that's the right thing for me to do.

Go to the college you want too. Dont go to the college you think you should go to, you will most likley end up transfering back to the one you originally wanted.

Its a great school if you really love art and want to pursue a career in the designing field. Anyone who is an animator, gamer, graphic designer, illustrator, photographer, fashion designer, interior designer, or just wants to be some kind of professional artist should truly consider this school. Just apply for as much financial aid as you can (trust me).

My advice to parents or students is to make sure you are choosing a college for the right reasons like what it has to offer you and not what college is popular or that all your friends are going to. Do what makes you happy. Networking is very important so become close with your advisors and professors. Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the hype of college and become unfocused like in t.v shows but unlike t.v this is real life and you have a choice and college is not one big party, it is a big step to getting you in the direction you want to be in to find your career. Everything is brand new so enjoy it while it last, know who you can depend on. Do all you can to be the best you, in my experience my family and faith never let me lose sight of what is important.

To parents: Let your student follow his/her dreams. If she wants to be an artist & you want her to be a doctor remember it's her life , it's her dream. Support her with whatever the choice. Don't make her go to school close by if she wants to go away. Let her fly. To students: Don't live your life following your parents wishes, you can always go home & settle for less. But if you never try you'll never know if you could have had more. Look around if you must but if you have a particular school in mind go & visit. Compare programs. A school in Vermont may have a great program but if you hate the snow & cold don't go. You have to be happy where you live . Keep in touch with family. Share your experiences. Don't leave for school with a boyfriend. Go out & meet new people. Give yourself a chance. It's not easy leaving for the first time, but it will be ok if you just try. Good luck in your search.

Reasearch, research, research. During your junior year in high school, you MUST start looking for colleges that seem right for you. Have in mind what you want from a college, and narrow it down from there. Keep in mind the tuiting, student to teacher ratio, and the percentage of people who get paying jobs in their fields after graduation. Also, make sure to tour each school you wish to attend. College campuses are always different than what is pictured, and you can never be sure what it's really like until you're there in person. While taking the tour, find a student or two who are not giving the tour and ask them questions. Random students along the way will give you the best, most honest answers to your pressing questions about the college.

The biggest piece of advice I could give is to visit the campus several times. Not just once. You need to sit in on a class if possible and talk to other students. If you are choosing a school that is specific in major like Savannah College of Art and Design, you better be sure of what your goals are and know that is what you want to do. Some of these colleges are very expensive and if you are unsure of your future plans, then maybe a two-year college would be a better place to start. Also think about the location of the school. My school is located in an 8hr drive from my parents. Sometimes this can be very hard and its not that easy to just hop in the car and go home to visit. You also need to think of the little things that cost money, that you take for granted at home like laundry, constant need of supplies, personal items, medications etc. Those need to be added in to your budget or you will be calling home constantly for more money! One major piece of advice-STUDY!!

The most inportant advice for students is to search for a college that they sincerely want to attend, not one that their parents wish for you to attend because you might end up not liking the school they choose. While in college, students should be as active as possible: join sports/intermurals, clubs, and any type of volunteer projects. Maintain some type of social life while remembering that you are in school to learn not play around.

Keep in mind that college isn't all about partying. It's a lot of work which shouldn't be hard if you're motivated enough. It's possible to have good grades, a social life, and a good night's sleep if you remember to keep on track and manage your time wisely. Have fun, but don't put homework on the back burner.

Finding the right college, is usually all about doing extensive research, trying to find which offers a program you?d like the most, and if the price is affordable and worth it. Other things to look at are location, housing availability, and maybe extracurricular activities. However, sometimes, like in my case, it just feels right, and you know where you have to go. Still, in those cases, you have to do some research; choosing a college is a very serious matter that should not be taken as a blind leap of faith. To make the most out of the college experience, first of all you?ll -need- some sort of social networking account, either facebook, myspace or something along those lines. These make it really easy to get in contact with people you?ve met, and allow you to stay in touch with those that you might not see in your classes. Having a mobile phone and some sort of chat program is really nice too. This might sound weird, but I was very lucky to go to college without knowing anyone, because this ?forced? me to meet new people. Through time, these have become dear friends of mine.