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I have been able to gain critical experience in my professional feild through an intergration of academic and feild-work experience; make professional connections through my major's professors; networked with other students in my major; made some life-time friends, and have had the valuable opportunity be in an enviroment that fostered personal growth and development that allowed me to learning about myself and my future professional goals.

I developed the skill set that has provided me my career for the past 25 years. As an occupational therapist, I have learned mych from my patients, but mainly patience and perseverence. Those two skills have taken me through raising children, divorces, caring for disabled family members and my own physical injury that forced me to put my career on hold for a time, and re-examine my priorities. It wasn't just the classwork that helped me at Towson, but that relationships I forged at Towson that have helped me grow. I constantly look back to some of the situations I encountered at school, either in class or out, but these experiences will always stay with me, and in addition have provided a plethera of great stories to tell. Additionally, I still have three dear friends from Towson. One became my sister-in-law, one is my parter-in-crime and daily phone pal, and the third my facebook communicator who is there whenever I need her. These friendships stay forever. I wouldn't have traded the hard times or the good for anything. They cannot be traded or replicated.

I would tell myself to not worry about the highschool clique's, the hot shots, and girls who spend all their time in the mirror. College has so many opportunities, people, activities... the possibilities are endless. Apply for every school and every scholarship possible - it is amazing how many scholarships people don't apply to and companies that don't fill their scholarship quota. College is and was the best time of my life. As much as you want to be finished with school, relish the time you have left. Take time to decide on a major you will love. Don't let anyone pressure you into something you don't want to do. Sororities aren't for everyone and that's ok. Go to the football games, paint your face, sneak out at midnight. Don't walk alone at night and park close to campus. I would also tell myself that six years from now, you'll still be in college getting a masters degree, so don't plan on a real career until you're finished with you masters ... or perhaps even a doctorate??

After a year and a half of college, my number one piece of advice would be to join clubs, and be active in campus activities. These friendships will make will last through the next four years, and possibly a lifetime. A strong support group in college is vital to your success. College is not all about partying every night. It is a lot of hard work and determination. There will be times when you just want to give up, but keep pushing through the hard work will pay off in the end. When filling out your roommate application make sure to fill the form out as honestly as you can. I saw other college students who were miserable with their living conditions because they were not honest with their paperwork. Making yourself out to be someone you are not won?t help your transition from home to a college setting. Most of all make sure to leave some time for relaxation, if you are constantly stressing over school work you will get burnt out very fast and the semester will drag on for what seems like forever. This is possibly the hardest part of college, balancing work and ?play?.

I would tell myself to always follow my heart. To never be swayed by what others say or do. I would tell myself to make a poster which would have a list of all my goals and every morning I should look at the poster so I would never forget the reasons why I am at college. If I am confident in what I do then others will see that and respect that. I would tell myself to say, "I believe in me, I know I can overcome anything if I put my heart and mind in to it. Hard work will make me stronger and will help me help others, all I have to do is believe" every morning and every night. If I could go back in time and say this, I would have known what I know now which is, my passion is to help others around the world get the education, food, and health they need to succeed in this beautiful world around us. Then, I would say I love you and would return to this present day.

Going back to my senior year I would tell myself that going forward in life is not as scary as I was thinking it was going to be. The most important rules to always follow are being myself as well as never being afraid to ask for help when I need it. The journey can be enjoyed more, by simply letting go of my fears and getting out there. If I do embarrass myself it will be a memory for me and no one will remember. It?s better to live than to wish for all the things that I should have done when I had the chance. Most of all I would have to tell myself that getting out there and making friends is very important, it?s better to expand my horizons to transition in life to the person that I want to be rather than feeling obligated to stay with the same crowd and be smothered by the lack of change. Most of all I would tell myself to just have fun and go to bed a little earlier, everyone will understand.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself many things. First of all, I would tell myself to start filling out college applicaitons and scholarships early. Second of all I would tell myself to relax and to not stress so much. Yes there is alot of stress involved in senior year, but that is nothing compared to college. I would advise myself not to worry over silly things such as friends, popularity, little slip-ups in grades, and most of all not to be as harsh on myself as I was. I would make sure my former self doesn't procrastinate, because that is something that majorly hurt me. As for the SAT's I would give the advice on what to study for and to make sure I take it many, many times. Finally, I would tell myself that I take many things for granted. These are the little things that I cherish now but didnt back then. But most importantly, I would tell myself to talk to someone, to find someone i can confide in professionally before things get worse than they were then.

Take chances and don't think you are too good for things. It doesn't matter what it is, make sure you try everything at least once. Don't dwell on past mistakes, look ahead, but also be aware of actions and make sure you don't forget your responsibility. Have a balance between your social life and your academic life. If you get sidetracked on your goals, take some time off from whatever you are doing and concentrate on what you are supposed to do. School can be hard and hectic at times but don't forget your friends.

If I could go back in time and give myself new advice it would be to apply for scholarships and loans half-way through my senior year of highschool and stop expecting things from my parents. To move out of home and stay on campus so you can focus on your studies. I would also tel myself to pay closer attention to my credits and graduation time. To have more fun and be more involved in campus actiivtes. If I were able to give myself advice I am sure that I would have had a much more enjoyable time at Towson University.

If I could go back in time in my senior year of high school and talk to myself about college life, I would have told myself to take everything one step at a time. Since high school, i've grown to learn that it is vital for students to not juggle everything from school work to being social all at once. It was extremely important to take things slowly one step at a time. If things are rushed or pushed too far too soon, it will end in a train wreck. No matter what, it is important to stay focused in order for your college career to take steps towards the right direction- that is what I would tell myself if I could go back in time.

Study hard and learn time management. Do not procrastinate!!!! Just because you can get through high school by fluffing up papers does not mean that you can get away with it in college. Your papers and discussions must be insightful with the least amount of fluff possible. Teachers want you to put in a lot of supporting details in your papers and do not want to sift through meaningless words to get to your point. They will fail your paper if you use high school tactics. Your friends in high school will not necessarily be your friends in college. Do not let this get to you. The friends you make in college will be with you for life. They know what you are going through and will help you through the worst times of your life. The activities you did in high school will bring you happiness in college as well. Go out and try new things as well as the old ones that you did in high school. Many of the people that will be your new friends in college are from the activities you enjoy. Enjoy college. You are only young and in college once.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, knwing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself to really focus in on what I want to achieve in life. In high school I never really thought of college until the end of my junior year and now sitting here at Towson I find myself very unsure about what I truly want to do in life. If I could of focused on that thought more in high school I would have more confidence in myself and my life pathway here in college. I would also tell myself not to be scared to meet new people and get involved. When you go to college there are a lot of people that are out of their comfort zone, but you just have to talk to people and make friends by getting involved. There is always so much going on on campus and there are so many organizations to join. It beats just sitting in your dorm room and you can make life connections along the way. For the most part I think I was prepared in high school for the transition to college.

Always be yourself.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, what advice would I give myself in respect to college life and making the transitions? The advice I would give myself is to live on campus. One big mistake I made during my first semester of college was deciding to commute from home to school. As a commuter, I had to say at the Towson library until eleven pm and driving back home created stress in my life. The stress affected my performance in school and forced me to go to tutoring and think twice about future class registrations. Another advice I would give myself is to become aware of all of the programs the college offers. Some examples are: tutoring, counseling, paper review and many more. As a first semester na?ve freshmen, I learn the hard way. I was unaware of the tutoring at Towson University and found myself in a quagmire of puzzling research and homework assignments.

Take it seriously from day one and learn better study skills before we get here

You are going to need to study and try much harder in college. There will be a lot of different events going on, so you need to get really organized. You will run across many difficulties but just persevere, you will be just fine. The transition will be easier than you would think, and mostly everyone around you will be nice and willing to help you out. Have fun, be social, and enjoy your college years!

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that college will be tough, but by accepting the challenge and working through it, I can achieve a lot. College is where you get to experience the real world, meaning that you do not have your parents to hold your hand for you. This experience is for you only, and how your experience goes is how you make it. By working hard, meeting new people, and while staying involved in campus activities, you will have the best four years of your life in college. There are obstacles to face along the way, but while using the help of your professors and the friends you meet, you can easily have great learning experiences and use them for your future career to come. College is a way to express yourself and be the best you can be, so, never let people change you. College is a way for you to learn more about yourself and the potential you will have, and at the college I chose, I should have already been more confident knowing that I would be successful after putting in hard work.

Make sure that you stay focused and know what your'e doing before you start school. A lot of people say it's okay to be undecided but it is not because it can hold you back once you really decide what it is you want to do. So my main advice is to know what you want to do before you get here and stick to it if you realy want to do it. Good Luck

I would tell myself to work harder towards earning scholarships and grants to prepare myself for college.

STAY FOCUSED!! That is the advice I would give myself as a high school senior. When I graduated, I was in such a rush to be independent that I lost track of what was really important. I attended a two-year community college while I was focus on school, I was also focused on being independent. My parents continued to tell me "Don't be in a ruch to grow up. " I did listen in the begining and was active in school for a while. Soon, the taste of indepence grew stronger and my desire to be on my own seemed more important than school. At that point I got a full-time job and moved out. I didn't do as well as I wanted and got myself in a heap of trouble. I have since learned my lesson and paying for it know , literally. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to stay focused on school. Attending school away from home can be exciting but the transition can tempt you in the wrong direction. By staying focused you can achieve great things. Everthing else will fall into place. Don't rush it.

The first thing I would say to the high school me, would be to choose what school you go to based on where you want to be in the future. Do not base your decision on where everyone else is going, the sports teams or the fraternities & sororities that are on campus. In the end, the only thing that is important is the major you choose and how well you do in it. College is about independence, freedom and a social life, but it is school first, therefore, school has to always remain first priority. The second thing I would say would be to keep focused and not let the challenges and frustrations bring you down. The learning style of college is completely different for most people straight out of high school. It is easy to get overwhelmed, and let something like a bad grade discourage you. Let the imperfections be your motivation to try harder next time.

I believe if i could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell my self to be more organized, perpared, and to ask questions. I believe most of all I would tell myself to learn all I can about being aware of what it means to have motivation. I would am gain more knowlegde about study habits, tutors. I believe I would have told me to get a math tutor day one. But most importantly I would have told myself to learn to be at to top of things.... that no one will show you what it is you need to know that you have to fight to get it and push until you achive your goals.. and stop at nothing less than the best. This is would I would want to know as a high school senoir.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school seinor, the first and most important thing i would tell myself is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. My high school ended up giving me the wrong GPA, which was lower than my actual GPA. I was discouraged to apply for scholarships thinking that I would not be able to get one because of my GPA. The second thing I would tell myself is to always make sure I put school work before leisure time. It's extremely easy to engage in leisure time which leaves you to procrastinate with school work. Doing work at the last minute is unnecessary stress that no student wants or needs. Finally, I would tell myself is to be wise about choosing friends once college starts. It is important to be mindful about who you surround yourself with because those people impact your actions. Hopefully I would listen to myself so I could avoid making the mistakes I made first semester.

I would give myself the advice to stay in contact with the loved ones and friends you are leaving behind. It's hard to do sometimes but just making a phone call or sending a letter makes all the difference. Those are the people who have been there for you for a number of years and will continue to be there if you leave the lines of communication open. Personally, I'm not as close to my best friend as I used to be because we end up going to schools on opposite sides of the U.S. I wish I had tried more to stay in contact with her so that my relationship could remain strong. Staying in contact with people is very important when you are making the transition from high school to college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice that I would give to myself would be to always try your hardest to achieve and succeed and follow your dream. It is so important to work hard and get good grades in high school because it will then help you with your college years. You need to be happy and have a positive outlook on life. This is your life and it totally depends on you and what you are going to make of it. So do the best you possibly can and you will end up achieving all that you wanted. Everyone is nervous when they have to start the next chapter in their life, but if you have the confidence and truely believe in yourself, you will succeed. I

Learn how to study effectively.

I would have made a wiser and less stressful transition into college. Now that I am out of high school, I realized that all of the faculty and staff members in my school were there to help me. I would have used the staff in the career center to my advantage. I would have advised myself to go the career center because the people there will listen to your needs and try to accommodate them. I would have also made sure that I applied for more scholarships. Scholarships are made to prevent financial burdens and to pay for education. Scholarships are free money given out to students, therefore I would advise anyone to take at least one hour out of each day to fill out at least 2 scholarships. Lastly I would tell myself to ask questions. Ask questions about financial aid, school admission deadlines, housing rules, dining plans, and enrollment to the school of my choice because it is always good to know what you are getting into before you get into something. Those main three statements of advice would be the best adive for any incoming freshman.

So far, college life is what most high school seniors expect it to be. As a high school senior, I was excited to leave home and live on my own for the first time. However, although college life is very exciting, you will learn to appreciate your Mom very quickly when it comes time to make your food, clean, do laundry, etc. Another unexpected adjustment to college is making new friends. In high school, people tend to become friends with others who have common interests such as sports, academic clubs or student government. In college, you are open to many new ideas and worlds outside of your own. Meeting new people is easy since you are constantly on campus but it is hard to make new friends if you are shy so try to put yourself out there and if you meet someone who you click with, make an effort to get to know them better. In the academic area, remember that this is what college is really about and the harder you work now, the better prepared you will be for the future. Keep an open mind, work hard and you will be successful.

"Breathe. Don't stress out so much about what is to come. There are a thousand other incoming freshman just like you who don't have a clue what to do. Oh, and its nothing like the movies. There are no bullies or evil preppy girls to boss you around. Everybody is trying to get to know everyone else around and you will most likely get to meet a lot of people with similar interests and personalities like yours. Besides- It's not so bad being on your own; away from the family. You're free to do whatever you want. No more 'Be home by 10 or you won't have a car for a week' or 'You have to clean the dishes!'. So enjoy life while you can. Before the real world hits for good. You can do this! Good luck and have fun! "

Sitting in class as a high school senior, I was so excited to graduate and move onto the next part of my life! However, I feel as though I neglected what mattered most; my dedication to my schoolwork and enthusiasm about college applications. I was a student that never had to truly try and I would receive A's and B's. However, I settled for these grades instead of putting in a few extra moments of my time and trying to achieve the highest possible grade that I could. The way I look at it, even though I am proud of my natural ability, I settled for it as opposed to trying to reach higher by studying and going above and beyond. I would talk some sense into myself as a high school senior by mentioning that mediocre should not be acceptable, especially when I clearly had the ability to reach higher! College applications were a hassle and balancing them with schoolwork was a chore. Even though application time took me by surprise, I should have embraced it and visited more schools than I did. Towson is wonderful and seemingly perfect, but I always wonder what could have been!

The advice I would give to me as a high school senior would sound a little something like this ?Stay focused man because everything is going to happen so fast that?s it?s going to e easy to lose track of everything you need to do. You have to get ahead of everybody and getting good grades will not be enough to stand apart. There is never a moment when you should be content because somebody out there right now is working harder than you to take your internship or take your job in the future. You need to remember that getting into college is not enough, that isn?t accomplishing anything. Remember to keep all your goals in mind, become president of a club, figure out your major and become the hardest worker so no job can deny you. Its college, you get a fresh start and a chance to become whatever you want to be. The last thing I?ll say to you is enjoy the opportunity of higher education when it comes, and work hard everyday towards that career were you are going to enjoy everyday for the rest of your life.?

Considering I started my college career at age 16 when I took my G.E.D. and went to Montgomery Community College, there is not much I would have changed. I absolutely loved the college atmosphere and the learning environment. The advice that I would probably have given myself is to not bother taking classes in the automotive field and to concentrate on art. I had it pretty good though because I was able to test the waters academically to see what I wanted to do. By the time students my age were graduating highschool, I was pretty dead set on being an art teacher. I felt like I was ahead of the game.

College life is just that, your life during your college years. There is so much to life than experiencing college. It is important to remain grounded and not get wrapped up in the insignificant things. It's all entirely mental in enjoying college. As an extremely involved student on campus, I made the mistake of putting all my eggs into one basket. College is about experimenting and expanding your horizons, it should not limit you. You should take every opportunity that seems right and comes your way because it will make you a better person and allow you to discover yourself further. College is the best and most forgiving time to make mistakes and learn from them without much consequence.

I would advise myself to pay more attention to college materials and everything involved. As a senior I did not put much effort into where I wanted to go. At the time I wanted to be a nurse. I applied to only three schools and since I did not make it into the nursing program but I did make it into the school, I decided not to go. That was a bad choice. I should have went to the school and worked my way up to be in the nursing program. I ended up going to community college and I eventually changed my major. It seems though that even though I did not get into the univeristy the first time it worked out. But now I still do not know what I want to do exactly. I graduated from the community colleges Veterinary Technician program then transfered to Towson University to major in Allied Health and minor in Religious Studies. Since I did go local colleges, I will never be able to have the chance to live away to experience college in a whole new way.

College is serious and it will be the time of your life. Though you meet a lot of new people and peer pressure is all over the place, it's important to keep your head on your shoulders and prioritize everything. Make new friends and enjoy yourself but you have to know that the good grades are what really matter in the end. Don't be scared to ask questions. College is difficult and there are a lot of aspects that may be unclear throughout the whole college experience, but there are many people who are employed simply to answer all of those questions. Though you are encouraged to pick a major as soon as possible there is no pressure in knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life when you are still only 16 years old. Have fun, because after college it's all about bills and support. Studying is the best thing you can do for yourself, as well as showing up to every class. Listen to the professors, they know better than you think you do. Living on campus is a great way to meet people and help the transition go smoother.

The first piece of advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to prepare yourself for college as much as possible yourself without expecting anyone to guide you the entire way. I would tell myself that it is important to figure out the possible schools and majors you would like to apply for and find out as much information about each that is available. Then I would make myself aware that I should be applying to as many available scholarships, and looking in various places for financial support, without giving up. Besides preparing myself for the application process, I would advise myself as a high school senior that it is important to be confident when starting school. I would tell myself that it can be intimidating to enter a largely populated school as a first time student; but if you are confident you will find the right friends along the way. Another important factor I would point out is to find and join organizations and activities that interest me as soon as I begin school. This will help enhance my ability to make friends and learn more about college. In conclusion, be prepared and confident.

If i was able to go back into time and give myself advice on college i would say to challege myself more than i did. When i have some down not doing anything to practice on my math weakness so that i can develope even better math skills. i would also tell my self to take classes like calculus. To go out and find free scholarships that i did not take the time to do the first time. I would also take the initative to write my delegate and sentor for money so that i wouldnt have to take out loans. Most of all i would teach myself all the things i need to know about going to college like about the fafsa, scholarships, loans, and applying for classes that i had no idea about going into college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself: "Don't be afraid to ask for help! I know that your AP classes are going to start to ask alot of you soon and normally you shoulder it all by yourself, but this time call for some help. Not everyone can help you do your schoolwork, but ask for help so you can use the internet more often and fill out more scholarship applications. Even though asking for help makes you feel helpless, it makes it easier for you help others. Trust me, with extra help, you'll get things done faster and meet deadlines easier, especially when applying to Towson. "

As a senior in high school I always wondered at the adventures of college life. I thought of all the freedom that I would gain and all the new experiences and people that I would encounter. In other words I wanted to somehow find a new me in college. But if I could tell that curious high school graduate what I know today, I would tell her that she already knows exactly who she is. I would tell her to never desire to be anyone that she isn't. I would warn her of the friends that she should be cautious of making, and the experiences that she would regret later. I would tell her to study more for her exams. But most of all I would tell her to hold fast to what you know young girl, and never loose you self.

There are days i wish i could go back in time to where i was a high school senior. There are so many things that i would like to change and maybe avoid doing. When i was a senior in high school, i began to catch what we students called senioritus. Senioritus is when students are at their last year of schooling and they begin to procrastinate because they have been working hard in school in previous years. Unfortunately, i did not prepare myself for the amount of money i was going to be paying for college . With my excellent grades i had the opportunity to apply for many scholarships and grants but because i procrastinated i lost out on the scholarships and grants i was eligible for. I regret this because now my family is going through hard times where the flow of money is slow and now i have to take out loans. From this experience, if i could advice myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to go looking for grants and scholarship. i would take the time to apply and hopefully i will reap the efforts i put into my application.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to declare a major right away. That's one thing that I think all college freshmen should do, go to school their first year as an undeclared major. It gives students the opportunity to dip their toes in a variety of different subjects before deciding to just take classes that are major specific. College is a place to learn new things, and if you go there and only take classes that are for your major, you're going to miss out on tons of other topics that you didn't even know about. College is a great opportunity to branch out and see what all there is to learn in the world.

Former self, you are about to go through a tansition that you thought would be wild and crazy. You will still be living at home with your parents until your last semester. Most of the things that you would have to worry about like paying dorm bills and meal plans are things that won't matter. You won't have horrible payments to make becuase of your lack of on campus housing but unfortunately you'll be too tired from classes to go to every on campus event but you can't stay too late or even go to your friend's without getting a call from the rents. You won't have any real companions until your junior year because most kids in your classes are just nameless faces that you won't ever see again. My advice: go to community college and save the money for your gen-ed's and then go to your college becuase it's going to be a choice of spending money for a dorm and get to know a lot of people or save a lot of money and then be prepared to be alone for a while.

If I could go back into time and give myself advice prior to transitioning into college life, I'd tell myself to come up with a game plan regarding friends. Because quite frankly, there needs to be a boundary set between friends and school considering how easy it is to be distracted by peers. If there is one thing that I wish I could take back, it would be slacking off. I'm not at all saying "DON'T HAVE FUN," but rather make sure you've got your priorities set with schoolwork being at the top of the list because that is what you're paying for. Also, let love relationships go., especially long distance. Nothing is more burdening (and annoying for those that listen to your problems) than a boyfriend/girlfriend. You've got to be open to all opportunities, but not tied down.

There are a number things to be succesful in college, but oe souldn't be frightened by the transition. Many students in high school about to make the transition in high schoo are constantly getting the facts about the school and what needs to be done, however they never get to hearthe emotional side of the transition. It 's a must that you realize that this a new part of your life, and one shouldn't be nervous. IT's a new opportunity to portray the person you really want to be. College is also what you make of it. It's a must that once you step on that campus that you become involved in some type activity. Colleges have a plethora of choices, and if they don't have what you want, then you have the oppotunity to pioneer in a new club or activity. You also must be dedicated to your school work. Remember that the main reason you are there is to get an education. At times it may seem difficult, however you wouldn't have been offered admission to that university if they didn't think you would have been succesful in that enviornment.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I'd say, "Try your hardest to get involved in campus organizations." Being a commuter from home, I was not able to make as many friends during my freshman semester at college as I'd hoped. I suggest getting involved in any kind of organization at the very beginning of the semester will ensure relationships between other students to develop easily. Be yourself, be outgoing, and be open to new ideas! That is the key statement that all high school seniors should take into consideration when entering college.

The best advice I could give myself would be to wait until I am finished school to start a family. I am not saying that i regret having my son at all, but it would have been easier to provide for him and to get started with my career if I had waited to have children after i finished school. Now I am going to have to put him in daycare while I go back to continue my education. If I could get an online degree for mathematics, it would be more simple, but they are currently not available. I was not thinking ahead and should have been.

I often ponder this question, and when I think about it the lyrics ?I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger,? play through my mind. It is impossible to predict what path your life will take, because life has a way of being unpredictable, but the fact remains that what one puts into their undergraduate career is what they get out of it. If I could speak to myself as a high school senior I would stress the importance of developing my academic abilities further by maximizing on opportunities in my local community. I was always a high-achieving and very involved student, but looking back there were so many more research, scholarship, and internship opportunities that I could have applied for, and at the time I had no idea that such a diversity of opportunities existed. Ultimately, I have no regrets. I am very pleased with my achievements and involvements as an undergraduate. However, it is indisputable that there were decisions that I could have made in the past that would have eased my transition to college, and eliminated a lot of the hardships that I have had to endure throughout my undergraduate career.

If I could go back in time I would tell my self to adjust my study habits. In high school I was a great student, always earning good grades. The reason I earned good grades was because I completed all of my class work and homework, but I did not do exceptionally well on tests. Test grades were not as important because other assignments were a larger percentage of the grade. I tried very hard my first year of college but did not do as well as I would have liked. The grades for the classes I took were based mainly on tests, not class work or homework. It took me a year to figure our better study techniques. I no longer cram for my tests the night before. I begin to study a few days in advance so the information sticks in my brain. Once I adjusted my study habits I was able to make Deans list. If I just knew how much easier college could be if I study a little bit each night, I could have had a less stressful Freshman year, and received Deans list my Freshman year.

First, I would tell myself to take it easy the first semester and not over do it with the work load. It is okay to take four or five classes to start off with, not six and take on more than I can handle. I would also tell myself to be more outgoing and more friendly. The first year is always about meeting new people and making new friends. Sticking to the same people is not going to help because down the road, you never know what is going to happen. Lastly and most importantly, stayed 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} focused on school. It is nice to have a social life but partying will always be there. The reason I am going to school is to do exactly that, go to school, study and graduate. I need to make sure that I have all my work done before I go out and do anything.

If i could go back in time and advice myself in highschool i would tell myself that college is not as simple as it seems. I would make sure i knew that college was not as easy the work load require more attention that i thought i needed. I would make sure i learn how to manage my time well and balance my school life and my social life. This would make college a lot easier for me if i know all of this.