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Don't fall behind and know what you want from it. To many kids waste a lot of time because they retake classes because they just don't know what they need or want to do. A big one would also be to go to class. Don't get lazy and sleep in.

If I was talking to my high school self I would tell her to remember to save her money for school. I spent majority of what I made at my job, leaving me not a lot to help my parents with college. I would also tell her to start applying for scholarships, and to work on applying to more colleges. I would remind her to do her FAFSA on time so she could get into NC State. So basically, I would just remind her that she needs to stop being lazy about college, so she wouldn't have to rush to be admitted into a community college, and to rush to apply for scholarships so she can go to a 4-year university.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be to focus on studying more. Another important advice I would give myself would be to prepare myself for college life, knowing how to balance life and studies and adjusting well to the transition to life in college. I would recommend to the younger high school student a stronger focus on sports (Basket-Ball) in order to become a student-athlete. But the most important advice would definitely consist of working harder to get the highest grades possible because they strongly affect all your college applications.

Learn everything you can because what you get out of it will prepare you for the future.

My first piece of advice is to get some sleep. You wil not be able to meet all of your expectations on three or four hours of sleep. Also, don't count on napping in class; high school teachers didn't like it and college professors despise it. As for what professors hate the most, that would definitely be late work, so don't procastinate. You might as well start now, because it was pretty jarring how every single syllabi I recieved had "no late work accepted" in bold and italics. That was the scary stuff, now for the good parts. Make as many friends as you can once you get here. Get out and enjoy the campus you're paying for. Finally, remember that the sad grumble at the bad and the happy smile at the good.

I would tell myself not to worry about what other people might think. My main advice would be for me to get involved with my college sooner than I had because it creates many more opportunities and relationships that would not occur otherwise.

If I could go back in time and advise my senior self about college life and the making the transition from high school to college I would have many pieces of advice for myself. I would tell myself to get out and meet more people; if you have more friends in a class, studying for that class becomes easier and much more enjoyable. Getting involved in campus activities from the beginning is another incredibly important tip. The more involved in your school's activities and campus' events, the more enjoyable school becomes. Sitting around and playing video games all day may seem like fun, but it will get old, and you are not gaining anything. Event involvement is also a great item to add to your ever important resume. The last piece of advice I would give my senior self: take advantage of services provided by your school. If you are feeling stressed, go talk to the counselors, or if you need help with some work, go talk to the professor or a tutor. These services are all available free of charge. I would tell myself to enjoy college, and make sure to gain everything possible from the experience.

Do what you can to earn more money. College is expensive. Also, practice better time management skills.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is a great experience. I would tell myself to keep trying my hardest in high school, and make sure I study. Procrastination is one of the worst things I can do to myself, so make sure to avoid it. I would look myself in the eyes and tell myself not to worry. Don't worry about relationships, or getting a job, or even about the stress of homework and making new friends. All of that will work itself out, as long as I keep up with my homework and relax when I can. I would tell myself that even though I know I will be taking the same courses in college as I was in high school, to still try my hardest and make sure I pay attention to every lecture. I would tell myself to start applying to colleges early, as opposed to waiting until the month before graduation from high school and simply hoping I get accepted in time. Most important of all, I would tell myself to balance work and play, and get prepared.

The advice I would give to myself as a 17 year old senior would be to love myself more, not to take my mother for granted and start at the local community college for my education. I’d tell myself that I am too emotionally attached to animals and that being a veterinarian would not be a good idea. I would talk myself into pursing nursing. I would tell myself that due to my high tolerance for the sight of blood – not to mention my love of horror movies – that nursing would benefit my lifestyle and sentiment. I would convince my younger self to utilize my research skills and go on a treasure hunt for scholarships. School is expensive and it’s cheaper to get someone else to pay for it. The most important thing I would tell my high school senior self is to stay focused on school, enjoy the simple life living with mom and most importantly do everything school related early; early registration, buy books early, tour school to find classes early, pay for school early and do homework early. If you’re early you’re on time; if you’re on time you’re late.

Soak it all in! These days will be gone soon enough, don't wish them away. Make sure you tell those you love that you love them, and don't worry about what anyone else thinks about you. Simply have fun. Don't forget to study, but don't spend all your time studying. Manage your time well so that there is a balance, and it will prepare you for college. As you prepare to go off, don't forget your family. They have spent18 years helping you grow and mature. It will be difficult for them to let you go. Spend good quality time with them before you leave.

Oh dear, the life-changing things I would say if I could go give myself advice back then. -Apply for scholarships, because there certainly are scholarships for high school freshmen to seniors -WORK HARDER, put the worst of me(procrastination) aside and make all A's. At least that way I would have had my first college year paid for, then whatever was left of HOPE in Georgia to help throughout the rest of my years. If I could advise myself of the aforementioned in my senior year of high school. My entire life could be different right now.

David Dewald, This is yourself from ten years in the future. Turn off the television, take a step back from the people around you. Read the fountainhead by Ayn Rand starting today. You will find happiness by finding ways to create in this world with your own two hands, mind, and mouth. You can live in the dirt your entire life, or you can choose to rise torwards the sky; ten years from now you will value the dirt but prefer the sky. Learn the law, there is power there, push aside fantasy and focus on science and technology. Injustice is a reality of our world; you will know a nightmare of injustice most will never dream possible. Do not be ruled by fear. Fear is an unavoidable emotion, but your actions in the midst of that fear are what will define you as brave or cowardly. Surround yourself with order. Many people in this world float on the wind their entire life. Your happiness and peace comes most often when you are surrounded by cleanliness and order. Things dont just work out because you're innocent. You must fight with all your resources for justice to prevail. keep smiling.

Its not the same dont goof off actually study.

Work hard because you are a genius and you have been passed the genetics to work at the Ivy League level. Your sister went to an Ivy League and finished it so that means if you work hard too and don't slack off and quit being lazy then you too can be a somebody. Don't forget that your ultimate goal in life is to make life better for the poor and homeless. Don't forget that there are thousands of innocent children in the world that are being exploited for human trafficking and prostitution. Someone has to save them and if you want to save them then you have to work hard and acquire a huge sum of money to be able to step into the dark side to reach out and save those less fortunate than you so that they can have a second chance at living a normal life like everyone else. There is so much more in store for you than this as this is just the stepping stones to saving the world and making a difference in the world but for all of this to happen you need to never give up.

First I’d sit myself down and just tell myself to calm down. I'd let myself know that everything would be alright and that there is nothing to worry about. I’d tell myself that the ACT is a waste of time and to focus more on the SAT. I’d warn myself about the housing situation that he will experience his first couple of semesters, it’s going to suck. I’d inform myself that once you get to college there is no need to keep the same 8am-to-3pm schedule that you were used to in high school. I wouldn’t focus so much on explaining the importance of focusing on the books because I never had that issue. But I’d focus on the importance of scholarship hunting and I’d introduce myself to a few campus organizations. Also I’d give myself a long list of professors to avoid and I’d stress the importance of study groups. Final I’d tell myself not to be afraid of getting to know people, don’t be so cold and focused. I’ll let myself know that it’s okay to laugh with others sometimes.

First i gotta mention that i never made it to my senior year,i kinda took another route to the university i am at now, but i made it through alot of work and persistence. If i would be able to go back and give my self advice about college life and the transition I would first mention to myself that its great to meet new friends of different backgrounds that you will might keep for a lifetime. Another thing I would mention would be to keep your individualism and not to let any person or group to influence you unless its positive and progressive towards your future goals.

I would tell my past self to follow his instincts more and seek out some volunteer Anthropologic work in the Peruvian mountains for a year-or try GreenPeace- instead of following his then girlfriend to the state university school that she was planning on attending. I would tell him that after a year spent in a co-ed dorm tied to her hip, they would break up anyway and he would feel regret for not following his dream. He would feel lost and enter a tailspin that would eventually lead to leaving school without a Bachelor's degree. I would tell him that time is short for living a completely free life and that soon technology and mass hypnosis would chain humans to a meager life spent head down in a gadget, not thinking critically or failing to dream up creative solutions to issues that matter most. He would first disbelieve my shocking words but I would be viligant as I further encourage him to stay commited to his music studies, and perform on stage as often as could be arranged. I would say, "Eric...mediate every day on the goals you want to obtain and lead a simple life.!"

Have fun, but make sure you get your work done at the same time. Started off college on a good note with a good GPA will set you up to have a successful next four years. At times you may feel like you want to give up and quit, but just keep on pushing forward and you'll get to where you want to be. Get to know your professors early in the semester, and make sure to keep in touch with your advisor. Doing this will ensure that you get the proper help when you need it, and may be the difference between getting an A and a B in a class.

I would tell myself that no matter how much fun it seems to party and have a large social life that in the long run, it will be better to attend classes regularly and complete assignments on time. However, you can't just study. In order to deal with the stresses of school, you have to have some form of relaxation and fun. I would tell myself that it is okay to change your mind about your major, but if there are any doubts, change it earlier so that you won't delay your degree too much longer. I would tell myself that no matter how hard it seems that it will be worth it in the end, and that it could always be worse. But most of all, I would tell myself to learn to like ramen noodles, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and other cheap, quick foods because college is expensive, and the more you can save elsewhere, the easier it will be to afford it. I might even consider mentioning that it is okay not to date because of the requirements needed to make decent grades in school, and that your stress will be lower.

I would say, if you learn how to persevere then you'll be as good as gold. Unfortunately, you're going to have teacher's that don't care about your problems, counselors that give you bad advice, tutors that will be impatient with you, and my personal favorite, students that will steal your notes. The thing to remember is, the only person that you truly can change is yourself. Don't get discouraged when these things happen to you. Take these trials and make yourself better. Don't count on other people to make you better because they are going to disappoint you. Take whatever you have learned and make the world better through your actions. You are truly the one who is going to influence the world.

Study hard and learn as much knowledge as you can because it will really help you in the future and allow you achieve your dreams. I know what you want in your head. Therefore, the only way to get what you want is get your knowledge.

I would tell myself that I need to attend college right out of high school. I would say that it is really hard to jugle work, kids and school and that with my determination I could do anything. I would tell myself to apply for grants and scholarships before I enrolled in school and choose my school very carefully.

Matthew, Dont do anything different. Everything in college is perfectly fine! Just go with your gut!

John (2008), When you go to college it is most important to stick to your morales and keep your priorities straight. School comes first Don't allow yourself to be distracted by the people around you, just keep on working hard and know that you'll be able to party and relax after school is done. Show everyone that your parents raised a good son. You're still young and when you graduate you will still be young so dont go out and rush to "take advantage of life" in the ways most college students do, with alcohol. Choose your friends wisely and keep the loyal and hard working ones close, their positive habits will rub off on you and make life alot easier for you. Stay away from the ladies for atleast your first year, you'll have all the time in the world to find the perfect woman later. Lastly, John, never let anyone make you doubt your capabilities just because they are not secure in their own abilites. You have infinite potential and you don't need anyone else to tell you. Take care of your future. Sincerely, John (2011)

Joseph you should take your senior year seriously and plan for the future. I have to tell you somrthing Joseph that will change your life, whrn your girlfriend tells you that you don't need to wear a condom because she taking birth control don't surcome to pressure. This will save you a lot of heartache and money down the road. Joseph you need to lay off the Jack Daniels, I'm telling you this for your own good. College is waiting on you and you can nowhere but up. Stay with your studies and don't slack off. Have a friend change your Facebook password for you until the semester is up if it proves to be a distraction. When your professors give you the syllabus for the class read it and ask if you can start on the assignments. Also Joseph read your textbooks. If you follow these tips you just might make it through college.

I would begin by telling myself I need to take every chance to learn everything I can, in class and all aspects of life. Life is a continual learning experience, and college only adds to that, in positive and negative ways. Learning is a lot fo work, and generally isn't easy. I would tell myself to be prepared to have to work harder than I have ever had to before. The work and stress load on an independent full-time college student is substantial. With all the hard work also comes great feelings of achievement when you do well on a test, in a course, or obtain a degree. So, never avert from keeping school and learning as your main focus. Coupled with life it may be very overwhelming at times, but stay strong and you will always prevail. One thing I would also stress to myself, is even though it may be very difficult at times, try to always find time for yourself, your friends, and your family. I would also tell myself to be more extroverted. College is a time when you can meet lots of people from all walks of life, and take advantage of that.

If I could go back in time , I would have taken more Science classes. I excell at Math but Science I always got a B. I notice now I should have join the Science club as well as Math and Debate team. I recognize Science is going to play a significant role in my future. Whether if I become a Nurse or an Radiologist I will definitely need Science. I still speak with my Trigonometry teacher we volunteer at a Math club in low-income area for free tutoring. She implied to me, that I might be able to return to my High school and tutor Science. Then I can keep up with new terminlogy and Science experiencements. This is how I will spend my sapare time this summer.

The advice I would give to myself would be to learn how to manage my time with my social life and school work. I would also explain the importance of doing homework for every subject, because doing homework in college really helps the material stick in the mind and helps understanding the material greatly.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would have to tell myself one really important thing, STUDY!! After spending a year in college i realise that in high school I never really prepared myself for it. I came into college thinking that it would be just like high school, where I would not need to study and that my classes would all be easy. I would also have to tell myself to really consider what I would want to do after graduating. Even now I still am not sure what I really want to do, I have changed my major once and am considering changing it again. One more important thing I would tell myself is that always be open to new people. This semester I have meet many new people, but I limited myself to how many people I would now because I only really got to know people that were on my dorm hallway and didn't make an effort to know people that were in my classes or that I would see around campus.

Do as much as you can to prepare yourself for college and go directly to SPSU after HighSchool.

Don't go to Georgia Southern. If you must be near the beach go to Armstrong.

Well I would tell myself to attend SPSU from the start of my college career instead of attending college out of state at Jacksonville University

You're going to make a huge change when you go to college. You're actually going to work harder and a lot more than you did, but more willingly. You're probably going to go to college a few days a week, but only for a few hours, so keep your head up! Also, seriously listen to dad and get cracking on those scholarships because the HOPE scholarship is going to go away really fast, and you don't have the money to stay if you don't. So there won't be a degree and there won't be a future for you if you don't start signing up for those things! Do you want to live at home for the rest of your life? Do you want to struggle and be hungry? Because, as your adult self, I would say that's a crummy future, dude.

Life is about choices and your choices determine where you will go. Always take your time and think of all aspects before you make a decision. Remember how important an education is and once you attain one, it can never be taken away.

My advice to myself would be make the most of your educational opportunities as a high school senior. Take classes that will prepare you for college level classes, instead of the easy classes. Your GPA matters, don't be so casual about it. Start saving money now because its not easy to attend classes and work full time. Develop some good study habits now the lackadaisical way you study and prepare for tests and assignments will not cut it in college. The better habits you develop now the easier it will be to transition yourself into college and the pace it will require to excel. The most important thing I would tell myself is the EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT. It is a priviledge and should not be taken for granted.

Please, make a high Gpa and score well on the SAT test. Focus on school work first and finish your B.S. degree then returned for your Masters and a certificate of quality in your fiels of study. By twenty seven you should be set for a wonderful start on life, building a family, and giving back to your community.

The very first thing I would tell myself is to start researching possible majors and jobs that fall in those majors. I am currently a sophomore and facing a major change to a 5 year program. That will make the total amount of years I will be in school 7 if I pass all my classes without having to retake them. The next thing I would advise myself of is my work ethic. I am not able to coast by and still pass my classes like I was able to in high school. Southern Poly is one of the top hardest schools to get an A in and it requires much more work than I was previously used to. Other than those two pieces of advice, I would tell myself not to worry because Southern Polytechnic State University is a very good fit for me.

I would tell myself to keep working hard. Your senior year can be the most important year of your highschool career, so make it count. Once you've finished with this semester, don't stop working. Start studying over the summer. It is important to get ahead in any way possible. Finally I would tell myself to never fear failure. Life is about making mistakes and learning from them. You will eventually fail at something, and when that happens it is vital that you keep trying and digging. It is never all right to quit, so don't.

I would tell myself to get prepared now because college is not easy. Studying will now be a very big part of life and you need to stay focused. You can do it as long as you keep your mind on what really matters (the degree). College is fun, but difficult. Always use the resources your professor provides for you. Get to know your professors well and they will always be willing to help. Buy books from the bookstore accross the street. Make friends because the best way to sudy is to be in a group. Enjoy it because it will be the best years of your life.

If I could go back in time to give myself advice to prepare for college, I would explain the importance of Advanced Placement classes. I only took a few of these courses in high school, but, after seeing the great advantages of having credit for many college courses before you even get to college, I understand how important it is. If I had taken more AP classes, I would be able to dive straight into my major requirements instead of taking core classes. I would also explain the importance of working hard in foreign language classes. I have met many international students during my time in college and wish I could break the language barrier in order to learn more about other countries. I would tell myself to take more than just the requirements and to push myself to do better in all areas instead of only math and science so that I can be well rounded and prepared for most, if not all, situations.

As a high school senior, I was always stressed out about how others would perceive me. I always wanted to be seen doing what the popular crowd was doing, and I never enjoyed my youth until I learned the lessons that I learned my junior year of college. If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry about what others think of me. I would give myself insight on how the people that I tried so hard to emulate turned out in just six years. In order to do this, I would use the model of Charles Dickens’s novel: A Christmas Carol. I would take my high school self first to see the life of someone who I considered “popular” in my high school class, then I would show my former self how a “nerdy” individual turned out. Then, I would show myself the modern me, and what I could achieve if only I decided to be an individual. Today I realize that, although it is important that others have a good perception of you, it is important to be true to yourself.

Life in itself has its obstacles to overcome. You are beginning an entire new stage that will require your dedication, perservance, and diligence to suceed in future endeavors. Although, high school might not have seem much of a challenge, DO NOT, take your college experience for granted. Everything from your school work, and turning them in, on time, and correct will take you a long way. Moreover, do the little things, which counts the most, including being efficient with your time. Procratination, is the biggest, if not, the worse behavior you can have in college because it does not have its benefits. When you wait to the last minute to do things several things can happen which include not finishing an assignment, getting enough rest for the following day, then would affect your entire day. Furthemore, Look forward to your goal, and dont get distracted by irrelevant things that you will come across your way. Every now and then, you can go to an outing with your friends, but only on occasion or during breaks in between semester. Your social life is important but not more important than your education. Take these words to the bank, and success is assured.

Get ready to have some fun but remeber what you want out of life, and try to stick to that. Understand that there are opportunities out there and do a little research into those to make sure that they are what you want. Remember to take time for yourself and be prepared to meet someone special. Go out and look for opportunities and study a little more than you think is needed. And be prepared for failure but don't let it bog you down you can overcome anything with the support you will find.

I would tell myself, "You are not the sum of your mistakes." As a minority entering a field where people of my cummulative demographic background are severely underrepresented, there is a tremendous feeling that only perfection is acceptable. It only serves to create a worthlessness that lends directly to self-destruction. I would trade anything in this world to gift my past self this.

My personal high school experince was out of the ordinary, but if i had actually held senior statues i would probably advise myself to look for colleges that were opposite of what i was looking for but held higher standards than i myself held. Some other advice i would give would definitely have to be to not worry, about anything, especially about the education offered, the community life, professors, or interaction with other students. The high standards you'd want to look for are morals they set for the students and professors, the quality of their education, and what kind of education the professors recieved. Don't put location or size on the top of the list, they don't make a real difference as long as the standards are in place. Most of your worries going into college will melt away as you consciously and unconsciously confront them, mostly with others around you going through the same thing, no matter how much of it you notice while it's happening, if you even do at all. Also that many don't feel they need advice, even as they go through the stuff without it, so go looking for some.

Make sure you only take morning classes if you are a morning person. Make sure you know what you wantto major in and what you would like to do in the future. Do not take Friday classes if you do not need to do so. Do not take science and math classes in the same semester if you do not need to, in order to focus on one. Lastly, go to tutoring to get extra help if you are lacking in a subject. Oh ...do not forget to get to know your professors.

Your life will evolve. Expand. Reach new heights and experience different lows. You will make new friends. Those of which have done you wrong before, will still be in the same low life they are living now. You will exceed this lifestyle. People will try and tear you down. They will ask why that you waste so much time on something as "lame", or " boring", or even "stupid" as school. Ask yourself, how could you call school stupid? Boring? These are words for the ignorant. You will learn new ones, such as "exhilirant", "stimulating", and "perspicacious". New places will be experienced. Your breath will be taken away. You have been given a chance of a life time. One that even your closest loved ones have never experienced and never will. Your dreams of being successful in life are within reach. You will be faced with hard choices, and ones that are easy. Everything effects your life. You are becoming independent and it is such a beautiful ride. The choice that you have made to further your education, I assure you, will be the best of your life.

If I could go back in time and tell my high school self anything, I would tell myself that everything happens for a reason. Do not sweat the little things because everything will work out in the end. Not everything in your life will be perfect, but learn to deal with what has been handed to you with a grain of salt and make the best of every situation. If I had known this in high school, I would have saved myself many sleepless nights worrying over grades, scholarships, my pending major and which college to attend. God has a plan for everyone and when we learn to hand everything to him, our lives seem so much simpler.

I would say don't be lazy. Don't just sit around and expect things to come to you like they did in high school. College is a completely different level, it isn't just to doing what is needed, you need to do what is expected and more. You can't just sit around and make excuses, there are no excuses in college. It's either you do what is expected of you, or you fail. You also need to do everything when it's supposed to be done, don't wait untill an hour before class and end up turning in assignments late. And finally you need to be an active student. Don't be a passive student. You will learn best when you question the teacher, when you participate in class activities, and do everything a good student does. Then I think you'll be ready for college life.