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If i could go back in time and prepare myself for college there are many things I would say to myself. For example I would tell myself to be more organized and keep a planner. I would also tell myself to study more and look over my notes. Also I would tell myself to be proactive and not wait till the last minute to get things done. I would tell myself to learn how to research things and learn where I could get help. All these things would have been very helpfull to know when I was a high school senior.

I would tell myself that when I get to college, to be outgoing. Do not be shy, you won't ever meet anyone otherwise. Join an organization, do something. It is a great way to meet people. But do not; do not forget to study for your classes. You are going to school to get an education. Education comes first, fun comes later.

If I could go back in time to my senior I definitely would have had a full schedule filled with classes that btest my mind to further prepare me for the tasks I would later have at college. I would have defintley work harder to try capture and maintain a position in the top 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class. With the knowledge I now have I probably would have went to a college closer to home since it this is my first time being on my own and I need my mother and sister's encouragement as I try to obtain my degree.

Decide who you are before deciding what you want to do. I spent most of my high school life trying to fit a standard. I tried defining who I was in activities, sports, and countless hours of studying. From the success and feedback I got from those things, I then made a plan that I thought would fit for me. It was not until after I had graduated that I discovered those plans were not based off of who I was as a person and my desires, but on what the rest of the world thought would be a good idea for someone like me. When you discover who you are as a person and what you are passionate about and let the voices of everyone else around you fade out, you will see what you were truly meant to do. It does not matter what career your parents have pushed on you for years, how smart you are, or what would make you the most money, unless you are following your heart, you will not ever be satisfied in what you are doing. So be yourself and go make a difference.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself not to be so scared. Graduating from high school was forever my biggest fear (leaving my friends and family behind was so hard for me), but college is more than worth it. I would tell myself that in college everything I learn is actually retained and used in my every day life, whereas in high school it seems to only about making the top 10 percent, etc. I would tell myself that college will end up being the best thing that's happened to me! I would say Hannah, don't be scared to make the leap away from home because you'll end up loving it more than anything else. I would tell myself that it will open countless doors just in the first semester. My high school self would learn to go ahead and make the leap of faith without being so scared because college life will end up being the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Thinking back on my senior year, which was not long ago, there are a few things that I wish I had known to make my transition to college a little easier. First, I would suggest applying for scholarships much earlier, as the university has early deadlines. Next, academics in college can be difficult, so continue to study hard senior year so that the transition will not be a great shock. Colleges are known for their junky cafeteria food and students not getting enough sleep. Before you head off to school, decide that you will eat healthy and get the right amount of sleep, as it will make your college experience so much better. Figuring out the details of how much the cost of school is going to be, in advance, is also a good idea. This will help you be prepared when your first bill comes in. Lasty, do not stress out, but enjoy the time you have with your family and friends. As long as you prepare in advance, you will be ready for the wonderful new experience of college life.

I would tell myself to start my college work at the local junior college instead of jumping right into a 4 year university. I could complete my general core course that would have transferred at a more economical cost and be an easier transition from high school. A junior college provides a high quality education in a personal, supportive environment where teachers care about the success of their students. I would also tell myself that I am more interested in information technology aspect of computers than the computer programming that was offered at the 4 year university at the time. I should look at what other universities offered that are more tuned to information technology or networking.

If i could go back in time, there is nothing different that i would have told my self. I pushed myself to strive for the best and only the best. I feel that i prepared myself for college because i already had my studying techiniques and i prepared myself for any hard work. One part of advice i would have given myself was to not stress over any work and to just take my time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell my self to lay out more boundries and rules to live by. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships, and financial aid. I would suggest getting into a routine with a healthy amount of exercise scheduled in. I would warn myself about being too shy because friends dont come easily when you are too afraid to talk to people. And last but not least, if I could go back in time I would tell myself to appreciate the moments I have left with my family, because from now on they will be few and far between.

The most important thing is to stay focused. As with any college, there are many distractions present that can lead you off course. In comparing college to one's first experience in the "real world," it is common for one to want to have fun and forget about the importance of education. However, education is the single most important thing in a person's life. In today's world, a bachelor's degree is equivalent to a high school diploma in previous generations. Once you have decided to focus on education, become involved in as many groups and activities as possible. These groups and activities will most definitely help you become aquainted with the campus, classes, and will surely help make your college quest easier. There are many others who seek a degree like yours, and it is beneficial to take that journey together. "Two heads are better than one." When times get tough, keep pushing forward, because when you are finally holding that piece of paper known as a degree, you will experience one the most rewarding feelings in life.

I did faily well throughout high school. I was top of the class my freshman and sophmore years. I began to slack my junior year, and even more my senior year. As a high school senior i didn't feel like it was important to pay attention in most of my classes because I only needed one credit to graduate. If i coud go back I would tell myself to pick my head up off the desk, wake up and actually apply myself. I would also have persuaded myself to take more challenging class so they could have possibly accounted for something. I would like to have been able to warn myself what was to come in college. Tell myself that college professors do not care whether you come or not, they will pass or fail you on bases of your effort in class. I would tell myself that making up work isnt as simple as counting on the teacher anymore. Basically if I could go back, I would have told myself to prepare more for college because it was just around the corner.

The only advice I could see giving to my younger self would be this put 200{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into all your work but dont let the hard work consume you and enjoy some of the best years of your life.

I was 18 years old in May of 2002 when I graduated high school. Three months later I started classes at the local community college. Two months after starting college I got pregnant and had to withdraw because of complications from the pregnancy. Now, seven years later, I am attending college full-time again as a junior at SFA. I wish I understood then the importance of a college experience and degree. If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school this is what I would say: ?College life can be a wonderful, fun, and educational experience. Please take it seriously! Think about the consequences of your actions before you do something that will change your life forever. You decide your own future and the future of the family you may someday have. Obtaining a degree will be required in the simplest of jobs in a few years. Therefore, you need to get one now! Go, live in dorms, attend classes at a big university, and join a fraternity. Have fun while learning to do what you love instead of settling for what?s convenient for you! Act your age!

you must go to college in a college town.

The biggest thing I would tell myself is do not be afraid. As a senior, I was afraid of being on my own and moving somewhere new. I was afraid I would possibly fail out of college or not make friends. I know now that all those worries were useless. I have made new friends and I even made the Dean's List. I think the biggest piece of advice I would give myself is get out and do something. Do not just sit in your room and watch movies. Be active and meet people. Do not be afraid of what they would say because unlike high school, nobody wants to start drama. College is fun and suprisingly easy, so do not stress. Enjoy!

The best advice i could give myself or anyone would be to study an to keep a strong mind. It took me a couple of weeks for the workload to settle in and when it finally did, i was not fully prepared for it. I'm sure it is a cliche, but that was my major mistake in high school and i wish i could go back an start over. More advice would be to get involved alot more within my community. I was in a few programs, but i never noticed how much fun i had until now. I also formed many more friendships through organizations. Being away from home for long periods of time was hard also especially with thousands of strangers whom you do not know, so that would maybe ease the tension.

If I could go back in time the most important thing I would stress to myself is to apply for a lot more scholarship, because I ended up not going to the school I received a rodeo scholarship for. If I would have applied for more scholarship my parents would not have had to pay as much for my school. I would also tell myself to be prepared to study a great deal more in college than I did in high school, and to start practicing time management now and to continue to manage my time wisely in college. When talking to myself as a high school senior I would also make sure to tell myself to not worry about moving away from home it is not so bad.

I would tell a high school senior to definately save money in a separate bank account for only college funds because the expenses are tremenduous. Also they would need to know that study skills are very important when entering college because without good study skills a college student can not be as successful in they're career as needed.

College is a good step to make to higher your education. College can be a fun experience. The thing about college is that there's no more playing around. You either make the grades ,or drop out. It is a big change from high school. You have to manage good study skills and know who to hang around. Its cool to party, but work comes first . College life is so much fun, but if you have too much fun you get side tracked. The main goal is to stay focus and know what you are here for. Its to get a good education and partying comes later in life. In college, you will meet alot of friends. Some will be there for you and others will get in your way of mastering your goals. You should choose your friends wisely. Get aquaited with the library. It will be your true best friend. The first thing to have when you step in this big world is goal. Know where you are heading. College is the key to make in this world as of for today. Attend college so you know what you want in life. Be successful in life and go!

I know that I would want to tell myself all about the people I will meet and the experiences I will have. However, I also know that part of growing up is experiencing life's challenges and learning from them, and a cheat sheet will get you no where. So to put it simply, if I could go back, I would simply say: Have faith. He has a plan for you, and in time He will let you see peices of His great puzzle. Build up your relationship with Him, and you will find peace. Don't let anyone push you down, for you have such power and beauty inside of you that is just waiting to be released. Be true to who you are, take chances, try your hardest, and have courage and strength in times of despair and in the face of life's challanges. Also, understand that college is a transitioning period in which things that used to be important aren't anymore, and things that never seemed to show up on the radar could turn into the most improtant parts of your life. I know that it's scary, but you can do this. Just believe.

The number one thing to remember with college work is to make time to study. College requires more self-scheduling, so you definitely need to invest in something that will help you keep track of assignment deadlines. Dry erase boards, calendars, and the calendar with alerts on your cell-phone are the most helpful. Remember, the teachers aren't going to guide you along step by step anymore. Your education is completely up to you, the teachers and faculty will simply give you the basic structure and guidelines that will allow you success. So, as long as you keep good notes, study, and listen to fellow students regarding which teachers to take for which classes, then college should pass by with very little difficulty.

I spent the last two year of my high school experience studying to go to State in UIL academics. When the time came for college I never tranisitoned out of the studying phase from high school. Studying is very important to succeding, but there comes a time when it becomes too much. I would defintely tell myself to study but to also relax. I tend to get overly stressed for things that don't need to be stressed over. I'd also tell myself to get out of the room just a little bit, because there are amazing people of campus besides the sororities who really care about who you are as a person!

Take college one day at a time. There will be days and maybe even a whole week where you do not think you can make it, but believe me you will survive to see the next day. Also, do not worry about picking a major right away, and stressing yourself out trying to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. You will find the right major and love it. Being away from your family and taking up more responsibilities is part of the process of growing up- it is not as bad as you think, it is actually rather nice to be on your own. Above all do not forget that college is not just about school work, it is also about the experience. The experience of meeting new people, new cultures, new activities, and along the way finding out who you truely are and want to be.

Do not wait until the last minute to get your work done, college is totally different from high school. The professors do not care if you come or not rather than in high school you get in trouble when you decide to play hookie in the mornings. Focus and make the books and your study habits your best friend!!

My advise to you going into college is dont get involved your first semester, but keep your eyes open at organizations and its members to see whinch ones you would like to take part. Go out and have fun but make sure you stay close to God, and dont let your grades in the process. Get an agenda and write all your teachers office hours in them and numbers with emails and go to all of your teachers offices. And make sure you netwoek fro day one by the way you carry yourself!

I would tell myself to study more and in a better way.

I would go back and tell myself to start making the decision as to what school I really wanted to go to. Don't stress your self out so much because it is not worth it and it is not going to get you any where. Take your classes very seriously and study hard. Don't do all of the playing around and dont do things because your friends are doing it. Follow your dreams to becoming what ever it is in life that you really set your heart to do. When it comes to picking a college, go take a look at it and see if that is the kind of environment you can see your self in. If that is somewhere that you can see your self being the rest of your college life then go for it and look at all of the social events that take place on that campus.

The day i turned 16 i got a job, my freshmen year. i worked through high school doing 40 hours or so a week. The more i worked the more i saved. I bought a car and a house when i was 17 and moved out of my parents when i was 18. In doing so i learned how to take care of myself and balence my life around school, work, and friends. I got my life together when i was young and no matter what happeneds to me i know i did the best i could have and would only tell myself one thing. "no matter what happeneds keep up the good work".

take some time before you make the final choice, find a place that you feel would make you happy and benfit you and your family the most.

In order to find the right college choose what you think would be best for you money wise and travel wise. Know how much money you have and think about how far you want to travel to go to school.

The primary advice that i would give to students about finding the "right college" would be that they "embrace discovery". When students are seeking to find the "right college" it is important that they sincerely embrace the task of discovering new cultures and belief systems. Students can accomplish this by visiting both prospective colleges and colleges that they may not have a strong interest in. By doing this, students are able to discover each respective college while, becoming acutely aware of themselves and what they are truly looking for in a college setting. Regarding the college experience, I would encourage students with one small phrase "live richly." In order to make the most of the college experience it is important that students truly take advantage of all that the college experience has to offer. By becoming involved on campus and in the community, students afford themselves the opportunity to experience a plethora of potentially life changing events. By opting to "live richly" in college, a student can cultivate her character and serve her society.My final advice to students is this: "Carry these principles past your college experience; in all things seek to embrace discovery and to live richly."

Applying for college is a stressfull process, but once the process is starts, life is much easier. Do not delay in apllying - get it over with as soon as possible. Thats the first bit of important advice. Secondly, no matter where someone may be attending, its best to go in with an intellectual attitude . If someone goes into college with an attitude that isnt ready to learn, they will fail. Dramatically. When looking for a college to attend, understand that most Universities are going gto have incredible professors - thats why they are Universities. You may not be going to the best school in the state, but your still going to have professors that are incredible. While there, find friends that make sense to you. People will find friends when they joing organizations, so dont just sit in the dorm all day doing nothing. Go out and have fun, theres more to a University than studying!

I'd rather not give advice about this college. I had some fun times, but mostly bad. A lot of people are going to have different opinions. I don't think I'm the best candidate to give advice.

To find the college most accomadating to you, visit and research the campus first. Don't just attend one because you were accepted, attend one that makes you feel comfortable. Find one that is a comfortable distance from home. Always make sure the college has a good program in your field of study. Go to orientation and listen to what the university has to offer!

Research. During my senior year I wasn't as focused on my college career as I should have been. Visit several campuses and compare the prices, dorms, education, and diffierent services each campus provides. Talk to students who attend the colleges that your interested in, by talking to them you can recieve advice on what teachers you should take, the quality of the food, and several others things that colleges choose not to tell you. Once you choose the right college for you get involved and be active when choosing the amount of hours you wish to take, the only one who has to deal with the effects of the amount of hours the student is taking is the student. Make sure you don't overload yourself and above all else have an open mind and a positive attitude.

You have to go where you will feel comfortable. Ask yourself if you can really live and learn here. Manage your time and don't worry about grades - make sure you UNDERSTAND what you are being taught.

The advice that I have for future college students and to the parents of these young men/women would be to keep your options open. Look at several potential colleges of your choice starting with your favorite. If you are still in your senior year don't give up towards the end keep up with your school work. After graduating if you know what you want to major in start by looking at colleges that specialize in that field, so you can get the full amount of education available towards your major. I also would encourage students to visit the campuses. It is nice to car pool with friends and family and cummute to the destination of your potential college, it makes it a lot more fun when making your decisions. After getting excepted into the college of your choice make sure you study study study your freshman year. Most freshman make the mistake of taking it all in too fast. Be sure to have a balance between your social life and school. By balancing the two you will be able to keep up with grades as well as make new friends.

My advice would be to take your time in picking out the right college and be sure to visit the colleges that you are interested in. When you find the right school you will know it as soon as you finish the visit. Don't apply to just one school. And my last bit of advise is to enjoy your time in college but be sure to take care of business in the classroom.

study hard but still have a social life.

When looking for a college I would advice to find one you?re comfortable with. Personally I prefer the smaller college. I believe a smaller college allows for the student to get to know their Professors. That makes it easy to ask questions or get advice. It makes a big difference compared to a class that the professor doesn?t even know your name. SFA has a strong emphasis on classroom evolvement. When looking for a college you should also consider the kinds of people that you want to be surrounded by, since these are important formative years. Some colleges are more liberal than others, and this could affect your views and experiences. Finally, when looking for a college consider the opportunities that are available for the students. You should find a university that has a lot to offer socially. Extracurricular activities are important when looking or a career after you graduate college.

I would honestly tell them that it is ultimately the student's decision of which school they would like to attend. However, the parents should also lend a helping hand when makinig such an important decision and help the student to weigh all of their options together. Although, most students would rather attend a school that is well-known (such as UT or Texas A&M for example), it would also be wise to consider the option of attending a school that is still somewhat well-known, but maybe not as much as other schools. Another factor to take into consideration is that no matter what, it's not the school that you attend that matters the most in the end, but what you learn and get out of your time there. One should also compare and contrast the cost of attendance, the amount of financial aid being awarded, scholarships, and other financial aspects. I would also tell the student to think about the location of the school and whether or not they would be alright with being miles and miles away from home or not. Choose wisely, but remember that it is not the end of the world.

Don't waste any time. Every semester counts, can't have a bad one.

When a student first walks onto a new campus, there is often an initial gut feeling. My best advice is to follow that feeling. Of course, there are many different criteria to determine which schools may best suit the student, but it is more likely that a student will succeed if they are comfortable with their environment. This feeling can include positives and negatives about the scenery, the current students, the way they are treated while visiting, along with many many others. Make a list of criteria the student will be looking for and document or take notes on these while visiting, not after to keep the information as accurate as possible. Above all, make sure that this new campus can be a comfortable home for the next two, four or even more years.

Do not join college farterity for they ruin your college life.

Its different for everyone you can't choose what college you want your child to go to. You have to let them be of their own mind and body. Tour all different types of campuses all of different sizes to see what you would like. Small colleges tend to have less people and you won't get lost in the crowd. Make sure you get the most out of the college that you attend, go to different functions, but also use the library and tutoring services even if you don't like them. College is all about finding out who you are away from your parents, and being independent. Make the right decisions and you will have the best time.

Make sure that the college you want to go to is the right size, the right distance from home, and has the best of resources. Talk to professors, counselors, and other staff. Also find students and talk to them about the campus, classes, and social life of students.

I would advise the parents and students to look for a school that will better the student's education at a reasonable cost. I also think that while touring a school, they should pay attention to security posts, turoring opportunities, and the overall cleanliness of the campus. It is also important for parents and students to notice the layout of a school to determine how far things are from each other which impacts time management. Also, it is important to recognize whether the community and school work together when it comes to interning, social activities, or volunteer work. Good Luck!

Visit the schools, once you have been accepted, selecte your top two. Between those two visit them, just walk around on a week day, see how helpful they are at getting you to go to school there, because that will probably be the best you will be treated, during your stay there

Check into the community and surroundings of the university, because the local community will have a significant impact on the students ability to adjust to thier new environment. As far as making the most of the college experience, dont be afraid to try out different opportunities as they are set in your path. Not everything is set in stone, and college is a great time for first time experiences. Anywhere from getting involved with a sorority/fraternity to going to campus housing activities is a great way to make new friends and keep you feeling connected to the university as well as your studies!

To go ahead and weigh the amount of freedom that your child has been given, to the social voracity of the campus in which you will be putting your children. If you have not properly prepared them, they can very well be swept away in a torrent of alcohol and the opposite sex; leaving their studies to drown in a sea of confusion. Take great pains to work out financial aid, housing, and everything else BEFORE you get to campus, it will make life easier on you. Don't buy textbooks until the first day of class, otherwise you end up either spending too much, or buying the wrong materials. Make sure that whatever your reasons for going to school are being fufilled, otherwise you will end up wasting your time and efforts on ventures that would best be left for a later time and place. Try and keep a job while you're in school, work gives a very good structure to your day, and helps keep you from becoming distracted by various things that would otherwise pitfall your attempts at achieving your collegiate education within the timeframe you set out to accomplish it in. Good Luck, Keep Learning.