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If only I knew that there was undeniable truth in the words my high school counselors, teachers, and administrators, preached to the student body about college life, I would have prepared more. It is true, you will find yourself wasting time with relative ease. One does not have to think twice to overlook that 10 page paper that needs to be completed. I would advise myself that distancing yourself, although difficult, may not be the worst thing in the world, on the contrary, it could be the best for you. I find myself grinning every time I visit home and I credit being away from home for that. Make sure you get all your application in on time, because in college DUE DATES ARE EVERYTHING. Also, going to a community college then transferring to a four-year university maybe good for some but it isn't true in all cases. Jump in to a four-year, despite the costs.

If I had the oppurtunity to go back in time and give my yonger self advice , I would tell myself to continue being goal orientated. It's easy to become distracted and lazy in college, but it's the last place to become distracted and lazy. Friends are fun, but you have to remind yourself as to why you are in college in the first place and that's to make something of yourself, to pursue something that could not be as assessible to you if you were not there. I'd tell myself to keep striving to be better, to not just settle for comfortable, or good enough, but to really push myself to perform to the best of my abillities. I'd tell myself to take advantage of this amazing oppurtunity and to never let myself forget that this experience is a gift that I've worked hard for and have been blessed with.

Dear Megan, So I hear you are fixing to attend college. Well, I have some advice that you might find very useful. First of all you need to be ready to study hard. Work in high school is nothing compared to college. You will study ten times harder and longer in college. Also, I advise you to work hard as senior and not worry so much about your friends because a lot of your friends from high school won't make it to your future. Many people say you find your best friends in college and I have found this very true. Another pointer I have for you is to explore all your college options before deciding on a university. I made the mistake of only exploring one option and so I will probably be transferring next year instead of finding the university that suited me best all around. So, all I can do now is wish you luck and pray that you remember my advice! Have a good senior year and good luck with your future! Sincerely The Future Megan

I would tell myself to take college classes over the summer and get a job and save all of my money. I would also tell myself that this is the time to be responsible and get all of your work done. All the money that you work for save up to help your parents so you can pay for your own books and other things that you might need.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school I would tell myself to focus on my grades and getting my gpa up as high as possible to be able to ge into a good school. I would tell myself that college is not as bad as what I thought it would be. I was so afraid of being rejected and not making any friends that I would have calmed myself down and told myself that everything would be ok. College is not as intimidating as I made it seem like in high school. The transition was not bad at all. I thought I would struggle through college work and struggle to stay in college. The first semester the professors are easy on you because they know it's your first sememster and understand what you are going through. The work load is heavier then high school but the professor are so willing to help you when you need it, that you don't have to stress out about not being able to complete an assignment. Most of all I would of told myself that college was not as bad as I thought.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would advise myself to take college very serious because it is the place where you start your life. Also that I need to prepare to study a lot and not be pressured in to go party because academics are more important. The mosrt important advice I would give to myself would be, prepare to become more independent, not only as a student but as an individual.

First I'd start by saying it's me and I would prove it by telling myself our deepest secrets. " I Know it seems like life is rough now and all we care about is volleyball, but there will come a time when you need to focus on things more important. Such as school work, studying, making new friends, and not being so introvert. High school paralyzes you to be lazy and coast through life with no worries. Sweetie, College isn't like that! Things are tough and they only get harder, you only become more stressed as the semester passes. You need to stay focused and enjoy the time you have left. Consider taking the scholarship you earned from Boise State, it could alter your whole experience. Why not play ball, you will be forced to stay focused because in order to play you have to keep a certain GPA. Look we've made this one decision, now I believe it is time we try the better option. Choose BSU and make you college career all we dreamed of!" Then I'd end by leaving the scholarship laying beside myself and say, "Without volleyball you will be overly stressed!"

Having experienced college life thus far, I would reccommend to my high school self to always be teachable. Listening to your advisors, counselors, and professors is of crucial importance in making a smooth pathway for yourself in higher education. If you are not informed about policies, financial aid, scheduling technicalities, and the like, you are likely to end up making your college career twice as difficult as it already is. The second facet of my secret to success is class attendance and a strict study upkeep schedule. When you are enrolled in multiple classes, to the best of your ability, do not allow yourself to fall behind. Aside from making your life easier and more manageable, good time management skills are the best non-classroom skills you learn in college.

I am naturally a really shy person and that is what limited me during freshman orientation. I would tell my self as a senior to be more open and to not be afraid to speak. Most of the people there are also new and may be feeling the same emotions. I would also tell myself to be willing to take a chance and go up to a student and introduce yourself. Who knows, that person could end up being a friend that could last a lifetime. I live off campus with my family so I am lacking the essential part of living the college experience. Going back in time, I would tell my senior self to go ahead and live on campus. It would be a great opportunity to join clubs and sororities.

Do not be affraid to get involved on campus. When you get to college if you stay pent up in your room, you will not enjoy your college experience. Get out! Run for student government, go to bible study, and pledge a fraternity. Don't sit around and let your life pass you by. Start living; thats the advice I recieved from my orientation counslor, I took it, and I have not regreted one minute of it.

When I was a senior in high school, I was going through a depression cycle. So, I would tell myself not to sweat the small stuff. Always remember that family should be number one in your life, as well as God. Remember that you are your own worst enemy most of the time. You will be your biggest obstacle to overcome. So, always tell yourself that you can do it no matter what! Let yourself have fun in all areas of your life. Be kind to others, because everyone deserves a chance to be your friend! Save your money! It will come in handy! Do your absolute best in all your classes, because those grades stick with you and in college it takes money to retake them! Most of all, just be yourself. Give yourself a chance to shine, others will see your bright light and opportunities will come with flying colors.

If I could travel back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to put more effort into my dual credit English course because it would save me some money. Other than that, I would not tell myself to change any other thing because I love how my college life is right now. It was not that hard to make the transition in to becoming a college student. I grew up in a small town and I am going to a small university, so not much has changed. It may have been harder to adapt if I had gone to a college as big as Baylor University, but going to Schreiner has been easy so far.

Being a high school senior was a lazy time in my educational career, so if I had the chance to go back and let myself "in" on the college experiences I am educated on now, I would have to tell myself to sleep more, work less, and study like it's going out of style. Education is a very important thing to possess, and it's mandatory for most career fields. In this day and time, it is hard to "climb the ladder" without one, and I would drill that in my high-school-senior head.

If i could go back and give myself advice i would complety change my study habbits, tell myself to be more open, and to spend more time enjoying what was in front of me and less time worring about the future.

Breanne, be ready to change and adapt. You won't give up easily but you're going to have to sacrifice things such as high school friends, social time, spending time with your family, and your weight (Freshman 15.) There are a lot of new things you have not experienced and you're going to question many of your morals and beliefs and how you see the world. Be bold and be strong. Don't be scared to shine and show who you really are. There are going to be SO MANY people here that will accept you for everything you are as well as everything you aren't. Be prepared to study and learn a lot. You will be excited about learning new things from new people. Be open-minded and expect the unexpected. Get ready to have some fun!

Make sure you endure the AP classes, they really help you get ahead in college and over boring classes that have nothing to do with your major and could possibly ruin your GPA. Learn good studying habits from the beginning so when you are by yourself you can apply them instead of procrastinating all of the time. Know that highschool drama will stop eventually and it will not matter how popular you were or if you were dating the best looking guy, all that will matter is what you learn, how you used your time, and the skills that you have developed. Become as patient and understanding as you can possibly be, because dealing with roomates, professors, and advisors could get the best of you. Get over the fear of speaking with adults, you will soon be one, and you need to be able to communicate and use them as resources for future opportunities. Do not blow your grades or skip too much, because senior year is not supposed to be only fun. Take all of your actions into consideration and make the best decisions. Put your Facebook on PRIVATE :)

I'd tell myself to take English AP classes in hopes of getting college credit in high-school. This is because, my high-school lifestyle was rather care-free and I had a lot of free time. Now that i'm in college, I have trouble finding time to complete essays and projects along with my homework. On top of that, I'd tell myself not to worry about high-school relationships too much, because you find a group of friends that are a better fit for you in college. However, I still talk and hang-out with my friends with high-school.

because i entered the workforce out of fear of college, subsequently not attending college til the age of 25, i would travel back to tell myself "the hardest part of college is signing up"! i tell every young person leaving high school, every young person struggling in the workforce those exact words.

Fill out as many scholarships as you can possible handle! No college student can make $21,000 by coaching gymnastics after class. $21,000 will make your parents both have to get a second job just so you can go to school. Appreciate them for everything they are doing for you. They will go nights without sleeping so you can be the first one to go to college. You will make it through college even with learning disabilities, it just might take more studying and effort than other students. College is no a scary as everyone tells you. There are people everywhere who are willing to help in any situation, whether it is needing help with an assignment or just someone to talk to. Determination will help you succeed.

The thing I would have to tell myself first and foremost would have to be, "Don't be shy!" In order to get to know people you really have to put yourself out there and talk to others. Next would be, "Don't be nervous!" Everything worked out great because I selected a school I could truely identify with. I would also tell myself how important it is to learn how to manage your time well. Being involved on campus is excellent but you can't let it interfere with academics. Especially at such a small school, getting in clubs and organizations is a great thing to do to enhance your college experience. All in all, college is something to take seriously but to have fun with as well. Enjoy everything you can and get every bit of education possible because this can determine the rest of your life.

I would definetly go back and tell myself to read more, catchup on how to write notes again. I wouldtell myself that college is not the easy ride it's made to be and that i need to be prepared to work and pay atention 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time in class because the little things the professor says is actually whats on the tests that they give!

The first thing I would tell myself, is to save up as much money as you can. In the long run it makes your college trasition much less stressful on the student. I would also tell myself to enjoy my high school years and not to rush it. They fly by so quickly and college is a whole other life. Being away from your family and long life friends is something that is extremely hard to deal with, but is definitely manageable. Being able to manage time is a large part in being successful in college. I have always had problems with managing my time, and so I would have definitely tried to work better on it in my high school years. I believe the last thing I would have told myself is to be ready to work because at college, you do not get away with those little irrresponsiblities like you do in high school. Being responsible and disciplined is extremely important in being a successful college student.

if i could go back to my senior year one of the things i would tell myself is to learn how to use mla. when i started college i was expected to know it and i had never used it so it was a big challenge in my college career. also i would fill out a lot more scholarships. college is so expensive and paying for it myself is very difficult on a babysitter and work study paycheck. the last thing i would tell myself is to study better. for every hour of class time in college you should study three hours, i never studied in high school and studying here is so hard. it takes so much time and if i would have studied in high school i feel that i would be a better studier in college.

Going back in time to talk to my younger self, there would be many things that I would want to instill upon the younger me. But of those things school would be one of the more pressing. I would tell him that college is something that he should take more seriously. That it is not just a place to spend time trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life but to be serious not just in is choice in degree, but also in the classes that he should take. I would then tell him of what choices I have made in my pursuit on education and where it has taken me, in the hopes that he will truly listen and learn from what I have done and hopefully spend his time wiser than I have. And as an afterthought before I would leave him I would tell him that it?s ok to make mistakes along the road to learning, because I don?t expect perfection from him but to try his best.

If I could give myself any advice and go back to being a senior in high school, I would tell myself to be prepared for a big shock. I did not realize how hard it would be in college, it makes it ten times more stressful to take college courses based on the fact that you are paying out of pocket and really have no room to mess up. I would tell myself to be prepared to stay up hours of the night studying a subject you feel you do not know anything about it. I would also tell myself to be prepared to realize that you are not as smart as you believed and there is so much more to learn. I really strive to want to learn things and read now. It's amazing how much knowlege there is to be had.

Dear Carlos, you are about to go to college, and i want you to know that it will not be easy. You are going to have to study and manage your time properly. There will be a lot of peer pressure to do bad thing, but i know you will always make the right choice. Please be careful and try to be mature about what you do.

As a senior, you're going to want to enjoy your year and have fun. Have fun, but learn as much as possible. You'll find that students attending the university may learn a lot faster than you do. Classes are expensive, if you can take any transferrable classes at a community college in the summer, it'd help. Remember you aren't living with your mother, pick up after yourself and respect your roomate. Always be punctual. Procrastination is not an option. The faster you have your work done, the less stress you have. When you first get to school, you are going to be homesick. Making friends is crucial. Become friends with others aside from your roomate. Remember when things get stressful, talk to someone. You can talk to your friends, teachers, advisors, or the Universities counselor. Never be afraid to ask for help. One last thing, there's going to be many parties. Always remember to stick to your morals regardless of what anyone may say.

I would tell myself to start trying harder. I slacked off a lot my senior year, and the work load of college has sort of slapped me in the face. College is a much more in depth experience than high school was. As a college student, you're till resposible for your school work but at the same time you have to be responsible for yourself. I can choose to not go to class, and it wont make one bit of difference to my professors. It will, however, affect how i do on the test or if i get to turn in my homework. But overall, the main thing I'd emphasize would be to start putting effort into my school work.

be ready to have the time of your life and be ready to do writing for your eng class!

I would tell myself to choose one area of interest and to focus on it only. I would tell her to study and focus on her classes, and to not try and do everything at once. I would remind her it is a marathon and not a sprint, to do what she wants and not something she doesn't. Don't overestimate yourself and underestimate your professors; they can and will help you if you give them notice you need help. Relaxation is important as well, don't overwork yourself. Marathons are not won by sprinters.

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Remember those thoughts you had about College being nothing more than a place with students with their noses in their books, not having time to talk to you, or just seeing you as no one special. You can rest easy my good sir, as they are human beings just like you are. Some of them may have even had that thought cross their mind as well. Also, thoughts about Professors being people who just teach and nothing more, is just a thought in the past. They are human beings too and interact very well with the students. They do help students out if they are lost or need help. You can rest assured you are going to a great College with a promising education. Good choice at picking Schreiner, you will enjoy it. Oh and one more thing, stop procrastinating with those Financial Aid/Scholarship opportunities. You won't know how much helpful they will be to you when you realize you haven't got many to cover your costs and that leads you to rely on loans. Keep up the good work.

If I could go back and give myself advice I would first and foremost tell myself not to worry. I was so nervous that college was going to be hard, but what I didn't realize is that I am a smart person. If you can make it in to a school than you can absolutely do well! I would also tell myself to really enjoy spending time with my family. I see them every couple of months now and it has been a hard change. I really do wish that I had taken more time out of my day to spend with my family. Last but not least I would tell myself to bring TONS of quarters! They are like gold in college so make sure that bring as many as you can! :)

Hailey - Take time to sit back and breathe - you're not going to fail. Don't stress about whether or not you're giving your professors one hundred percent, they can tell you're doing your best. You are not alone in feeling uncertainty about your future , everyone here at college is going through the same thing. Your relationship with Mom, Dad, and Tyler will be different, but in a good way. This is the beginning of a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other. You will not have a problem making friends. Embracing new ideas will not mean you are leaving your past ideology behind - it will only deepen your understanding of the world and the people in it. I love you and good luck! Your future self

Take the time to reflect on what makes you happy. LIfe is too short to choose a profession that you do not enjoy. Try new things. Explore your options. The profession you choose should not be based upon your perceived financial potential so much as your happiness potential. Education is not just about gaining a profession. It is about learning about yourself and your potential. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish...

WAKE UP KRISTEN! That's how I would start this talk to myself. Every piece of homework, extra credit, quiz, and exam in high school is so important. Not only for your grade but just for your knowledge. One lecture I received in college algebra was "if you haven't had any high school math in the past five years you may want to drop this class".....well it's been 11 years! The number one goal in high school should be ABSORB anything and everything. Knowledge is awesome and takes you wherever you desire. When you hear your mom saying "no college means not being able to get a good job".....well how right she is or was. Friends come and go, sleep is always there when you need it, time from the age of 18-24 fly by and you can't get them back......EDUCATION lasts for a lifetime. You will always have it and it can benefit you in so many ways. Most don't get the chance to go back to school so keep going to class, keep learning, don't give up, ask for help, and dare to dream!

If I was able to go back in high school to talk to myself, I would have started college sooner than I did, because living on campus has been the best experience of my life so far. I've met wonderful friends here and have changed into a better person in many ways. The advice that I would give would be don't wait years before you decide to go to college, because it'll end up becoming wasted years of doing nothing. Living on campus has taught me so much about myself, about other people who've become my friends, and about professors who are willing to do what they can for their students. I know the change seems scary at first, but once you move forward to take that step, you will realize that it was one of the best decisions that you've ever made. It makes you realize that everyone accepts you no matter who you are and most of all you'll grow into that better person. Making the transition will help you to become a wiser, respectful, and mature adult that will help you to be prepared for more challenges in life too.

Dude, school will be though. And you are looking for a good college and have lots of fun, right? WRONG! I am attending SChreiner right now and I am not getting tempted to do the crazy things i used to do in high school. Please, choose Schreiner because it will take you down the proper road you need to be going down.

I would apply to more schools. I would also be more social, and probably wouldn't join a sorority.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, some advice I would give myself would be to practice better study habits. The transition to studying all the time in college has been extremely difficult because I really didn't know how to study in high school. I would have also told myself to earn as many college credits as possible before beginning my freshman year in college, because it would have lessened my load of schoolwork and I would get done with college quicker . The last piece of advice that I would have told myself would be to research more about what occupation would be right for me. Going into college without knowing what career path to take is stressful. It could lead to taking classes you didn't need and researching about what career would be enjoyable, and would fit me, takes alot of time. If I would have pursued this task earlier, I would not be stressed or taking worthless classes.

I would tell myself to go out and have fun. This is the best time of life, and you need to enjoy it to the fullest. Meet as many new people as you possibly can. The more friends, the better. Take your time in finding what you love to do. It's okay to be undecided for a while before you choose what you want to do for the rest of your life. Above anything, just have a blast. The people you will have around you will be your friends for the rest of your life. Trust in them. Believe in them. Believe in yourself. Don't be afraid to make a fool of yourself. Everyone does it at one point or another, just laugh it off and move on.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a H.S. senior, knowing what i know now about college, I would tell myself to study and start assignments when they are given to you. I would tell myself, to relax and take a deep breath, and to not wait till the night before for papers due to start it! Everything is much easier when you dont procrastinate, and then if you have trouble understanding it, or finding information, you can still get help from the professor, or other students. College has been great once I started getting a head start and studying when I recieve assignments. I LOVE S.U!

As a sophomore and being the only child out of three to go this far in college, either way I have been successfull in life. There have been so many obstacles in my life that where I am today is a blessing. I dont think I would change anything for college life as of now. But, if i had to chose something to change,it might be to apply for more scholarships. The economy is only making matters worse for college students and it affects some students more than others in which it effects me alot.

I have learned so many painful lessons in my time in the university, and if I could spare myself having to learn any one of them the hard way, the first and most important advice I would share is this: I know that you want to help humanity, you are idealistic and seek to better those around you. In order to accomplish this, you must dedicate yourself to something for only the right reasons. Money, security, safety, insurance are all insufficient reasons to commend yourself to a calling. Love, enjoyment, passion, understanding, experience, insight, will be symptoms of a calling through which you may create yourself into the change you want to see. Never allow fear to persuade you to deviate from your path, don't be fooled by the social gambits that are played through beaurocracy to control your life. Remember--only you have the ability to control your fate. Listen to your instinct for the true course of action, and don't second guess yourself or lose patience in the face of adversity. Stay the course, walk the path, see clearly, and listen carefully to those around you.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I mould tell myself not to be afraid to get to know people. Don't be affraid to come out of your shell a little bit and meet new people, even though I know it secretly terrifies you.

Don't pack so much. Your dorm room isn't that big and you'll be adding to it throughout the school year anyway. Also. open up a bit more. Don't be afraid to be your wacky self, because a lot of people are wackier than you think. The rest, you can figure out for yourself. It's how we become who I am today, and I, for one, quite like that person.

College only gets harder when you make it that way. So learn to have fun and manage your time better when wprk is due. Its going to be fun so dont worry about meeting new people. You might even meet your future spouse. Remember, do what you love and keep doing it.

If I were to go back into high school as a senior the only thing I would tell myself would be to take advanced courses, learn how to study, and learn the material.

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice as if I were a senior in high school again I would tell myself to apply to more then three universities, all of which are different in some way allowing yourself to have a bigger variety when choosing what school you are going to attend. I would also tell myself to get a summer job the summer prior to going to college to enable you to pay for books, fun outings and to start getting in a mindset of being an adult. Learning how to really talk to people and making an effort to get to know others so you can have a support system is essential because you want to be able to share both good and bad times with those individuals other than your family members. One last piece of advice that I would give myself is to keep in mind that when you go to school you are not only there for academics but to fully expose yourself to new experiences which will in turn be useful in the real world when you are out of school.

okay go with the school that you can get the most funding in and make sure that you can hang with the pace of the work and classes...for example if you find yourself not able to keep up in high school you might have to go to a small school.