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I would tell myself to be prepared to grow up fast, faster than I would ever have imagined possible in such a short time. I'd tell myself to enjoy the time that I have while in college and cherish every moment of it -- because it will melt away from my fingertips and be gone before I know it.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself that high school plays a big part in what you do in the future it gets you prepared to do things on your own and to develop a good working habbit also to stay focused on what is important. After I graduated from High School I realized I was out in the real world I could no longer get things handed to me. In college you have to make sure all your work is in on time and if you miss an assignment when you can turn it in. The teacher is only there to make sure you understand the materials given at hand and help you if you do not understand something, The best advice I can give would be to pay attention do not let others get in the way of what you are working hard for because only you can mess up your futue and can not play the blame game. In college you can't mess around you have to work hard not only will it mess you up but think about the other students who really want to have a good future!

The advice I would give myself is even though they say you develop long-lasting friendship in college, you still have to pick your friends wisely. Also, college is a different ball game socially and academically. There are going to be times when it feels like your whole world is about to fall apart, but its important to realize when you need help before its took late. Resources are available for you, its up to you to seek and grab it because its not coming to you. Also, its very important that you take advantage of office-hours and become acquainted with your professors. I will say to myself, start saving all your money because you'll need it for textbooks, dorm supplies and tuition. Meanwhile, just because you are in college, does not mean theres no peer pressure. Its up to you to be strong and wise about your decisions and actions because they will have a significant impact in your life. College is about striving hard academically but its also important to have fun, good fun and be involved around campus because it will make your stay extremely worthwhile. Lastly, college is what you make of it.

I would tell myself to be more outgoing in college and take more chances. I would also tell myself to be less shy because that tends to sometimes put me back in terms of getting to know people which is very important in college.

I would tell myself that i should've actually tried and done more in high school instead of the bare minimum. I just skated along in high school when i could've done better, it would've helped me prepare for college life and making the transition. I also would've told myself that high school actually does count for something and helps you better yourself for the future.

As a High School Senior going into college soon I should start to have good time management, never think that there is a lot of time to do or turn in an assignment. Time is really precious once you face college life. At one second you start your semester or quarter and the other second the semester or quarter is over and finals are coming up. Right from the first day of the semester or quarter I should start to prepare myself for the upcoming exams to avoid procrastination. Once I prepare for any assignment or examination way ahead of its time then my scores will be much better, and if I have any questions before an exam I can ask my professor in class better than asking the professor a couple hours before an exam. Taking good notes, paying attention, doing a lot of hard work and avoiding procrastination is the key to success in college. Hard work really pays off weather you are in junior high, middle school, high school or even in college. Once I follow the four things previously mentioned college shall be a good learning experience and not hard.

Looking back at my highschool years, it is clear that much time was wasted on my interests outside of school. If I could talk to myself when I was a senior in high school kmowing what I know now, I would've told myself to concentrate in community college and earn the highest grade point average possible, then transfer to the four year University that best fits my needs and inerests as a student. I've always paid for my own college so I would have also told myself that community college is a great place to start for a great price and to save money monthly for school and not for a car. I would've told myself to have an open-mind to everthing because it's interesting and because it's helpful in life to know about different cultures. However, planning ahead is always helful too. I've always been afraid to pursue my dream of becomig a lawyer mostly because I've been afraid to fail. Thus, most of all I would have told myself not to be afraid to put myself out there because someone who wants it as badly as I do will succeed.

Study in high school to earn many scholrships while schoo is easy.

I would tell myself that I made a great decision to join the U.S. Navy after high school because it taught me the true meaning of honor, courage and commitment that I need now to follow through with attending college. Even though I thought that math was frustrating in high school, it serves me more than I would realize in life. But most of all, I would tell my high school self to never be ashamed of my tenacity for learning because it is going to take me places I never thought I would go.

As a student who is trying to get through college in 3 years i would go back in time to my freshmen year right before i applied to take classes. Already having 12 credits now because of my AP courses in my Senior year i would have told myself to not be scared of the work throughout high school, because I have the potential that can take me really far. I needed to just spend that time at the end of the day doing a little more of reading in the Biology books because i could have really exceeded everyone's expectations. I would've given myself my scores from the APs in senior year to prove what i am saying to be correct.

If I were given an opportunity to give a word of advice to my high school self it would be to look at the “fs” in life. Allow me to explain; a while back I took part in mini experiment done to a group of students. The experiment was simple; to read the following passage on a sheet of paper given to us, “finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of many years,” then turn it over, after doing so we were asked to turn it over once more and count the number of “fs” we saw and turn it over again. Some counted six, others two, I counted three, and there were six. The man conducting the experiment explained to us what a scotoma was, a blind spot created by one’s brain. He said things can be right in front of you and you might not even notice them. So if I say some advice to my high school self it would be to look closer at all the opportunities given right in front of you, from free tutoring to all the various workshops and to never miss another “f.”

The transition into college life wasn't really that hard for me, since I'd been wanting to get out of NYC for a while. Aside from things feeling a bit weird for the first few weeks as I got used to the campus and the people there, and it taking me a while to start talking to and getting to know people because I was still pretty shy, it was a smooth transition, mostly. So, going back then, I'd tell myself to have the confidence to break through that shyness, to join clubs and the like to get to know people through them, and most of all, enjoy the time in there while it lasts. As my senior year creeps in, my heart sort of sinks every time I think that graduation's already around the corner and I didn't really start living it until this last year. So basically, I'd tell myself to stop being shy and make the most of college life, because there's some truth to the saying, "time flies."

If I could hop in my delorean and go back in time to talk to myself about college life and the transition, the first thing I would tell myself is don't forget a fan!!! Other than keeping myself cool in a small, hot dorm room in the middle of August I would tell myself to just relax and enjoy the experience. It's one of the biggest and most important academic transitions a young adult will go through and I think that I took that for granted and didn't sit back and enjoy it. I was too busy flipping out and getting nervous about every little thing I could think of about the transition. I would also tell myself to make good friends with the right type of people once I arrived at college. Having good friends to help you get through all of the constant ups and downs of college life is key to surviving and enjoying yourself in college. I would also tell myself to make sure my priorities are straight and to remember that the main reason I'm here is to get a killer education.

The first thing I would tell my "high school self" would be to realize that you have more opportunities available than you can imagine. There is no reason to think you can't afford college or feel that you can't make the grades to pass. There are many resources available to help you succeed whether it is tutoring or financial aid. You will learn things about yourself that you never knew. You will even learn more about the world than you ever knew. If you really want to be amazed try studying abroad although it is costly, students always seem to have nothing but great memories and experiences. I have never been able to go since I am a single mother. But if I could talk to my “high school self” I would recommend staying away from the father of my child. Although my child is precious a decent college education was necessary first. This scholarship would help me to provide the education that my “high school self” had no idea she deserved.

I think the main thing I would tell myself is to not be lazy and take every opportunity.

Listen here Angel, you need to know growing up is very important and as the days are going by and your about to graduate from high school, you will need some pointers. They’re your Professors not your teachers meaning you will not have someone behind your back and telling you that you have missing assignments or please sign this your late. Professors are not there to help you pass your class they are hired to teach you the material. Professors get paid if you pass or not it’s up to you where you want education to take you. With the way the economy is going to be in the next five years or for the rest of your life you will need to have a degree to make a living and support your family. Also in two years you will not qualify for financial aid and you might need to sell your car in order to pay for college you will be riding a yellow bike that your godmother gave you 6 years ago to have transportation because your parents won’t be able to take you to class because of their work.

I would tell myself to be more conservative with my money. I would say how it is more important to go to class and pay attention to lectures more than anything else. I do not think words would help with the homesickness I felt the first semseter away from home, but i woukd have told myself this is the first step of the rest of my life and anything can be what I make it.

Brace yourself! College is a huge chance to start over as well as gain the independent that leads you into the real world. Don't give that oportunity up. Stay focused, work hard and it will all pay off ten times more in the end. It is important to stay true to yourself. The only way to survive in a big campus environment is to know who you are. Accept growth and change around you and make sure that you experience the most out of these four years. Take charge, get involved, and enjoy! You are going to do great things.

Time management is one advice i would give myself. parents always help and remind me to do my shcool work, but

I would simply say to myself, Michelle you are making the right choice! Do not be nervous. I understand college is a big milestone but I promise you, you will do fantastic. You will encounter friends, grow professionally and personally and overall become a great leader and a great accomplishment to your family, friends and neighborhood. NOW SEND YOUR APPLICATION!!!

Know what major you really want to study and what classes you need to take. How to really prepare for college and what school is the best for you.

First I would tell myself that college life is going to be very difficult and very expensive. I would tell myself to apply for scholarships as early as possible. I would also tell myself to be prepared to study all of the time. I would also tell myself that college is a chane to have alot of fun and a chance to obtain a great education. It is a chance to meet tons of interesting people and make friendships that will last forever.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about college life, I would avdvise myself to get more involved at college in the first semester. It is so important to get involved as soon as possible. Friends are such a huge part of the college experience and the longer you wait, the harder it is to make friends because everyone is already in established groups.

The best advice I would have given myself is to "do it now" and don't take on too much at once. After high school I went to a community college and completed my associates degree. During that time I also worked a full and part time job. The standard of living I had and the bills I acquired during this time made it difficult to complete school for my bachelors degree. I took on way too much responsibility, way to fast. Now, 4 1/2 years later I am just getting back to school. Financially it wont be any easier, especially because I now have a child, but I made a decision that I had to, needed to, and wanted to go back and finish my education. If I would have went to school and only school, not worked so much and developed so many bills, so quickly, I would have been able to complete school at a younger age and already be started on my career. It is so important that as a college student you focus on school and don't put it off any longer than neccessary.

Go to college for what you love, not why others think you should go.

I would tell myself three things: Be Patient, Trust Yourself, and It Is What Is. Be Patient – relax and don’t expect everything to happen overnight. Things we want may take a work to get to but it is worth it in the end. We have to stop being disappointed when we don’t get what we want right away, in the end we will do okay if we just go with the flow. Trust Yourself – Nobody and I do mean nobody knows you better than you so don’t listen to what others tell you listen to what we are telling ourselves. Ignore others opinions and believe in our self. We let people tell us what to do too much and have missed out on too many opportunities, going forward, we will trust our own instincts. “It Is What It Is” – Our new founded motto after ten years! Things are going to happen that are out of our control and things are going to happen that we did to ourselves, get over it. Let go of the drama, and the should of, could of, would of thoughts; we cannot go backwards but can deal with the here and now.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to do a lot of research on different schools and not be scared to attend a school more than 5 hours away from home. I would tell myself to apply to a wide variety of schools. I would tell myself to be a little more finacially modest. I would not advise myself to attend a school in upstate New York, due to the harsh winters. I decided to go to school in upstate New York because a lot of them are state schools. Despite popular belief, state schools can be expensive and if I have to pay money for a certain college, I mine as well attend a college that I would enjoy going to.

I would tell myself to get a job as soon as I can to save up for college and look into many schlorships and essay contests for college. Also to visit more colleges and research the many oppurtunities and programs the school offers you

Looking back to my high school years, I wished I could tell myself to buckle down and be more interested in school. During my high school years my head was completely into music. I had been playing in metal bands since I was 14 years old and it was all that I thought about. My dream was to live to life of a rock star. I never knew how hard of a life style it was. Playing music and working heavy construction for 20 years changed my way of thinking about education. After 10 or so years of doing both I had wished I could have went on to college for art or computers, yet it seemed the more I wanted to do so the more it seemed like it would never happen. A year and a half ago I was laid off from my job at a factor and was given the opputunity to go back to school. I jumped at the chance! If I could go back and tell myself one thing in high school it would be to get my butt in gear, buckle down, and do better, because the road has been a hard one.

If i could talk to my highschool self i would probably tell myself to save all the money i was making at my after school job because college life is very expensive. I would have also told myself to never let material items be the reason I am happy. In college people are judgemental and materialistic and even though i like nice things from the beginning i would have just kept that to myself. Last but not least I would have worked harder in my english and economic ap classes so i could have passed the ap exam and been exempt from taking it in college with a professor who was much more difficult to understand and didnt help me at all. I would and should have taken advantage of my resources back in highschool, i would probably have less of a struggle now.

Try as hard as you can no matter what. You are accountable for your own actions and you want to be remembered for the good things you do, not the bad.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there would be a lot of things I would let myself know. First off, I'd tell myself to relax. Millions and millions of kids go through the transition and its just as scary for them as it is for you. Find a solid group of friends and be yourself no matter what - it's easy to tell when people are pretending to be something they're not. Secondly, I'd tell myself to focus on your education above all else. Get your homework and studying done as soon as you can, don't put it off! Don't complain about your workload. The harder your classes are, the more they will come in handy in the future and the more work you put in the more you will get in return. I've seen people fail classes and have to go to community school because they were too focused on partying and other activities. College is about getting a higher education and should not be taken for granted ... I would tell myself to remember that everyday.

college life is quite different compare with the high shcool life. I did not study so hard to be standing out, but in college there is no way not to study hard. I studied a lot for my first year of college, and i spent more of time studying and involving with the school activity. college is for self studying and hardworking to make yourself stand out. lucky, i did get something back while i putting all my effort of studying. i got great GPA on both semester, and i got used to the environment. I love college life. no matter how hard is it, i will overcome with it.

make sure you love the school you are going to, be confident in your decision, and be ready and willing to leave home and meet as many new people as possible. go out and have a good time and be sociable and interact with others because you never know who will become a lifelong friend. be ready to study and find the perfect place on campus for you to get your work done and make that your study spot. will all of these tips the transition into college will be nice and easy.

I would take as many 100- level college courses in high school that I could because there are so many courses I want to take at SUNY Albany that I would have to be in college for many years. I would tell myself that in college, time managment is a crucial skill. Without that it is very difficult to be successful regardless of what college one attends. In high school, teachers are more easy-going especially with meeting deadlines for assignments. In college I have learned that many classes use softwares to submit assignments; if you don't submit it on time, there is nothing the professor can do no matter what excuse you have. I would also tell myself to READ THE SYLLABUS because every professor has a different policy on attendance, homework, tests, etc. And although it is not always mandotory to attend all your lectures/classes, you should know that they are very important to attend because it is difficult to get the notes you missed that would come in handy for a test. Besides all that, college is a great experience that you do not want to miss. It definitely prepares you for the real world!

I would of thought more about the college that I wanted to attend. It would of been more of my decision rather than my dads. I would of thought of more long term possibilites rather than pleasing my parents. I probably wouldn't of transferred three times until I found the college that best suit me. I would of done more research as to what I wanted to major in and what kind of job that I wanted to have in th future rather than choose the major and career goal that my father wanted. My college experience would of been four years of what I wanted and what I wanted to experience, not just my last two years. Basically if I could of went back in time to a graduating high school senior, my college choice, life, and experience would of been mine and mine only.

Dear Samantha, When you get to college you're going to do a lot- You are going to meet new people, join new clubs, and take a variety of classes. You won't like all the people, you won't stick with every club, and you won't go to every class, but collectively, all of your experiences will be worth going through. You are going to meet the best friends you've ever had and learn a lot academically, socially, and professionally. Don't regret anything! And remember to to always smile and laugh- it'll keep the energy vampires away.

If I can go back and speak to myself as a senior I would tell myself to not get an unlimited meal plan, so I would avoid the freshman fifteen. Although the food doesn't look healthy, fried chicken tenders and grilled cheese sandwiches get the best of ya!

Save your time for concentrating on your plan, Delve deep where you can; Save your energy for lessons to make so that they become delicious cake; Guide your imagination at a direction where you can fly high in the sky only to look deeper and deeper to become a heart-opener; Once you know what you are it becomes for you much better; You know then what you need Settle like a bird in the nest on your creed; Look around and feel what should be your zeal; A new life you can strat Your art will be life's art.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are many subjects that I would've brought to my own attention. One of the most important subjects that I would've told myself was that college is not like high school. To be successful in the college setting it is crucial to manage time in the correct fashion and constantly stay on top of readings and assignments. During my high school career I had become familar with the fact that teachers would remind me about the work that was due for the week. Due to the fact that I am on my own in college it is important to have my priorities in the correct order and I wish i would've known that going into my first semester. I would have told my "high school self" that once i graduate high school it is time to become and adult and act responsibly. I wouldve told myself that it is my time to go out in the world and be the best citizen i can be and become involved in all that Suny Albany had to offer.

If I were to go back in time to discuss my future with my high school senior self, I wouldn't have much to say. I would say to myself, "You should work harder". I slacked off a lot in my senior year of high school, I really wish I had worked much harder. I'd also tell myself to apply at Hallmark, and look into scholarships. Hallmark is a very expensive school, and if I had started looking into scholarships back then, I wouldn't be rushing to find as many as I could now. I would mention one other thing- growing up isn't too scary. I was very uncomfortable about the idea of legally becoming an adult (turning eighteen), and it caused a lot of stress. If I hadn't psyched myself out so much, the summer and fall semester of community college would have been much more relaxed. Now I am wishing that I worked harder in high school, but sadly, I can't turn back the clock. Every mistake was a learning experience, and I'm sure there will be plenty more learning experiences.

If I can go back in time, I will study harder. For example I want to do better in the Calculus and U.S History AP exams. And I will definitely take more college now courses that will give me transfer credit for college later on. Didn't do so well in those exams and not taking any of the college course. I have to start college with zero credit and have to build everything up from fresh beginning. I totally regret that.

Looking back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself that going to a small town college is the best decision for not only myself, but for my daughter. Don't let having a baby at a young age ruin your plans at continuing your education. Even though it was some what difficult to raise a baby and go to school full-time, it was worth it in the long run. You can do anything you set your mind to. Always believe in yourself and you can do anything!

The first thing I would tell myself would be, don't take high school so lightly. I did well in high school but if I did even better I would have gotten scholarship money and it would save me money just to work a little bit harder. The second thing I would tell myself is that I would have to manage my time well and be prepared to do work that I don't want to do. In high school I could get away with a pretty bad essay or homework but in college I have to actually do the work the best I prossibly could. I don't do the work just to do well but also to beat my classmates because that's how you get the job when you get out of college. The last thing I would tell myself is that I shouldn't be that nervous or scared, because it isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be; yes there is a lot of work but I also have plenty of time to do it even when playing a sport. Also making friends is easy because they are looking to make friends.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself a lot of advice about transitioning to college life. First off, I graduated a year earlier than my original class graduation. I didn't know at the time that I would be graduating that year, so I didn't take full advantage of my senior year. As far as that goes, I would tell myself to be more involved in school activities and to show more school spirit. Also, I would tell myself to save all the money I could. College is expenisive- a lot more expensive than I thought it was going to be. As it is right now, I'm struggling to find a way to pay for everything needed to start my undergraduate degree this coming fall. Any money that I could have saved up then would have been very useful for tuition, books, comuting needs, and other varies needs. As a senior, I wasn't ready for college life. But if I would have been given that advice, I believe I would have been in a much better position than I am today.

I would have not declared a major so suddenly and explored more options. I would have taken advantage of more of the programs and oppurtunities that my highschool offered. I also would have looked at more colleges and tried to obtain more scholarships. I would have taken interest in playing a sport past highschool to obtain a possible scholarship and a more focused college plan.

I would tell myself to not get so worried. I know that it is hard to transition but I would tell my younger self that you will eventually get used to it after a couple of weeks. I would also add that time management is really important if you want to be successful in college. Using an academic planner also helped me be organized and get everything done on time.

Study, study, study!!! You onlyhave 4 years to do this! Forget about making friends, stayin up late! Just hit the books and study!! Get an internship every summer! You never know, you just might like the job!

I would explain that college is expensive and that student loans aren't as great as they seem. Also, to try hard at everything and maintain a good GPA. To apply to every college I wanted despite whether or not I thought I could get in, it could surprise you. Also, most importantly, to have a plan. It may not be followed exactly but it is a great guide to have on the way.

Make sure that during your first semester at school you try to get to know the people on your floor and in your classes. Become involvedwith all the clubs you think you might like, and then choose which ones you actually want to stay in. Also try to study for exam at least a week in advance, go to all your classes- it will make studying more productive- and get a tutor if you don't understand the material.