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I would prepare myself better, by telling myself that at the beginning of my first semtester it is much different than high school. I need to be responsible, go to class, and really study hard. Its not like high school where people make you go and make you do your work.

Learn to like reading because you will be doing it a lot. Get over your fears of crowds because there are 25,000 people that go to the University of Akron and classes are not small. Pay attention and go with your gut because you are smarter than you think. The most important thing I can stress is to stay strong! Even though things happen that you think you can't handle it NEVER give up on yourself because you are worth it. You can do anything as long as you believe in yourself and work hard. It is going to be a bumpy ride but in the end it will all be worth it. I can't tell you how proud I am that we have made it this far and grown so much.

I cannot even begin to enumerate the many things that I have learned in college. There are many things that I have learned through making egregious errors. Firstly, never assume that the first exam of a semester doesn?t really matter because it does! And it matters a lot! The material is usually not that difficult, but if you slack off from the beginning chances are that you will slack off the rest of the semester as well. Also this might sound a little trite but you should study in advance! I tried to pull all nighters as I did in high school, and let me tell you that they don?t work! When you stare at that test the next day everything that you studied the night before will look like hieroglyphics.

Knowing what great oppertunities my university offers, I would not have spent twenty hours of the twenty four hours in a day in my room for the first three months of college. Spending that much time alone in a small room is very unhealthy. Knowing what I know now my advice to myself would have been to get out and see what the university has to offer.

Make the right choices and do NOT procrastinate.

I would tell myself to go straight to a four year University instead of starting at a community college. I would also tell myself to study a litle harder and apply for more scholarships.

I would tell myself to embrace everything. I think that I didn't jump into enough as a freshman becuase I was too scared and caught up in boys. I am also very concerned with finances and I would tell myself how to deal with them better. I would say not to move into the dorms because it ended up being a huge waste of money. Also, don't buy books until the professor tells you that you will need it. That saves a lot of money! Overall, just have fun because before you know it, the experience will be over sooner than you want it to be.

Don't worry about things then and don't sweat the small stuff. College is a whole new frontier with so many possibilities. People, jobs, and sports included. Make sure to get your grades off on the right foot or you will pay for it later. Develop as many connections as possible right out the gate. Enjoy the time there before your stuck working the rest of your life. College classes will be a lot more fun because of the enhanced freedom. Start things early like projects so your not stressing out as much.

If I were a high school senior, I would be making sure all my college iinformation was together and organized, ready to turn in. I would make sure every step of my Financial aid was done early. I would make sure I know what classes Im taking ahead of time and have my text books ready. I would visit the campus to find all my classes and look into possible student organizations. I would also make sure my living arrangements were in order.

If I could go back in time to have a chat with myself at a younger age about my college experience I would tell myself to apply myself 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, no matter if you like the class or not. I would also tell myself that if there is a subject that you are struggling with, go see the tutors at the tutoring center. If you don't have the time, make it. It will be really important. Take what you need to seriously but give yourself some time to go have fun as well. Most importantly I would tell myself to save every penny that I was making in high school and get a good, flexible job during college. It is more expensive than you can even imagine.

If i had the chance to go back to myself as a high school senior the first thing i would say to myself is congratulations on getting this far. I would tell myself to take my SAT as soon as possible and to start to apply for college. I would then tell myself that i need to shake off the senioritis and focus more on my studies. The next piece of advice i would give to myself would be to take a summer class or two so that i could be more prepared for my classes that i would be taking in the fall and I would tell myself that college would be a lot different than high school was and i needed to take it completely serious. The last words i would tell myself is you will feel overwhelmed at times but take a deep breath and you will be able to do anything you put your mind too.

To get out there. Just because you are going to be going to a new place does not mean you have to be alone or afriad of what is to come. Never be afriad of being out going and let people see who you truely are. And dont try to do your work afrter midnight, it never ends well. Make time to do work inbetween classes and dont push it off till the very end. I know its bad to look like a person is all work and no play, but if you want to get ahead in life, sometimes you have to be the book worm rather then the partier. And just make time to enjoy yourself. You wont know how fast time will fly till it is already gone.

Advice I would have given myself as a high school senior would be that college isn't scary. Not knowing my roomate and if we would get along was probably one of the scariest things. We talked over the phone a couple times over the summer but that was it. Now I could honestly say that she is awesome! Professors aren't trying to make your life miserable. They want and are willing to help at all costs possible for you to succeed. One new thing was professors have office hours where students can go to their professors office to ask questions. The homework load from high school to college is very different. In college, a whole subject is covered in only a couple months almost doubling the work load. Living in a dorm room could be good or bad. The good thing about living in a dorm is that it is on campus and there is easy access to everything. The bad thing about living in a dorm room is there is not a lot to do so eatting may become a habit. Try to go to the gym everyday and have fun!

If I could go back in time to my senior days in high school and give myself advice I would definetely say, "Danielle, I know that I am 18 years old and are living onmy own. Yes, I have already passed my OPT and have way more than enough credits to graduate. That does not give me the right to just slack off in school. Don't just sit there in class and not do anything just because I am going to graduate! Do the work that is assigned to you. Danielle, I know I am thinking about not going to college after I graduate but listen to yourself speaking right now, go! If I don't go right after high school then Iwon't go until 8 years later after I have already had 2 kids and one passed away. I don't want to have to experience that all over again, losing a child so Danielle, listen and go to college and continue to excel in high school and do your classwork.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself in my senior year of high school knowing what I know today about the college life the advice I would give myself is to stay focus on education not on the fairytale of love . I would tell myself that love could wait if it is truely love and to get my education first not be so quick to get married and start a family so young before you know what life has to offer you. I would tell myself to invest my funds and pay for my education by working hard and looking for scholarships. I would tell myself to research more and become as knowledgeable about everything that I could learn. I would tell myself to take time to listen and slow to speak and get angry so that I can continue my education and be very clear on how important education is and will be in my life. Being focus on your education will give me a brighter future in a financial, mental, physical , and Spiritual aspect. With education you have the power to be successful which would eliminate all fears and the demoniac of poverty.

I would let myself know the amount of time that is needed to devote to classes and homework. One needs to understand that they should study as much as they are in class for each subject and use money wisely. College is no joke when it comes to money, there's registeration fees, health fees, books, and gas. Once you become an independent college student you understand the value of money very quickly but for those living off mommy and daddy I suggest you appreciate the support that they give you! I wish I knew how hard it would be to juggle being an independent student while working. It is not easy and now I have a child but luckily my school that I am now attending is designed for those who have little time on their hands but able to still offer bachelor and master degrees. So my advice is to know the cost of school and the cost of living!

The first word of advice I would give is about my college selection. Before I attended Akron, I attended Ohio Northern University. This was probably the biggest mistake of my life. If I could talk to myself as a senior again, i would definitely advice going to Akron right out of high school. By going to ONU, i put myself in a lot of debt and lost many scholarships to the University of Akron that I could of had if I would have attended Akron in Fall 2008. This has also increased my debt because as of now, I have no scholarhips, only loans. I would also advise myself to stay true to my moral values and religious beliefs. I would advice myself to align with good people who will be lifelong friends. I woudl advise myself to not discriminate and to always try to help others out when possible. Lastly, I would advise myself to get involved in college and to continue doing the community service that I know and love. I would just tell myself to be me because I know how successful i can be.

Looking back to myself in high school I have simple but lasting advice. I wish I knew to be more outgoing. I spent the majority of my first semester in college shyly avoiding my fellow college peers, I'd give anything to get that time back and connect to those around me on a deeper level.

i AM A 25 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND WIFE AND HAVE DECIDED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. iF i COULD GO BACK IN TIME, i WOULD ADVISE MYSELF NOT TO WAIT. THE TRANSITION WAS DIFFICULT, AS I AM SURE IT ALWAYS IS, BUT IT WAS HARDER FOR ME BECAUSE OF MY "GROWN UP" RESPONSIBLITIES. I AM DOING IT AND DOING IT WELL, BUT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN EASIER IF I HAD DONE IT WHEN I WAS YOUNGER.

Whatever you do go to class and do all of the assignments as required. Don't allow yourself to get sucked into a lot of campus social activites or allow others to interfer in your learning process. Make sure to take classes that you are able to pass, if you find yourself in a course that you are having trouble comprehending get out of it. It is easier to make up a class than to increase your GPA. It perfectly fine to not having a major when you arrive, take courses that will allow you to expand your thinking a possibly lead to your major. Take courses that you want to take not those others tell you to take, just because the other person found it interesting doesn't mean you will. Finally, be true to yourself and your convictions the decisions and actions you make will have a profound effect on who you become in the future.

There are many things that I wish I could go back and do over again in highschool. For my senior year, I wish I would've not caught the symptoms of "senioritis," where the effort and care of my schoolwork went down the drain. My GPA suffered for that matter, affecting my chances of getting scholarships; all just so I could be lazy and slack off the remaining days of my senior year. That is the main advice that I'd give to myself if I could go back to my senior year again.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior with knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, the advice I would give myself would be to confirm that I am ready to make that next big step but put in the extra effort this senior year to obtain all A?s. The transition part will not be hard and will be very enjoyable but you will soon learn that High School is a cake walk compared to the work it takes to succeed in college. There will be detailed lab reports and many papers to write but with the work ethic you have now you will be fine. Just set yourself up better by putting it into 4th gear instead of cruise control for this last year. You'll get a better GPA to turn into your college and possibly get a greater amount of financial aid and better scholarships to apply for. You will also grow and become a well rounded person and meet the good friends you will remember and keep in touch with for the rest of your life as you have always wanted.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school one thing I would say if to fill out more scholarships. I have now figured out the college is not cheap, even though my guidance councilor always told us to. I would also say that I should try my best in school and on the test, grades and test score play a major role in getting financial aid and getting accepted to a college. If I would have known this information I wouldn?t have to keep worrying about if I can afford to go to college.

I would give myself a great deal of advice that pertains to financial aid, planning, utilizing resources and researching. I would specifically tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I applied for many but I feel that it would have been much more beneficial if I applied for more. I have accumulated a heavy amount of debt and scholarship money would be great to have. Planning is a huge tool that I do not think I utilized as well as I should have. If I could go back I would have planned a great deal more which would have allowed me to work more efficiently. I would tell myself to utilize all the resources available because they are of great value. I would tell myself to research the schools and available majors more in depth. The University of Akron no longer offers health licensure with their physical education program and that has hindered me. I would lastly tell myself to not worry as much and have as much fun as possible.

I honestly wouldn't give myself any advice because the trasition was not as hard as I thought it would of been. The only thing I would tell myself would be: get ready to be slammed with papers. Being on the deans list in college, I would also tell myself, you will make it and college will be easy (academic wise) but you have to work as hard as you can.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as i can for my college tuition. I also would have told my self to start appying for jobs because being a college student is expensive in todays world.

I would tell myself and any high school student that college is not as hard as it seems to be. Anybody can succeed in college and get good grades if they put some effort into it. I would also say not to let time pass by because it does go fast and before you know it, you are settled into a life and job that you are not happy in and going back to school and interrupting your life is more difficult than entering college right after high school. I wish I had gone to college right after high school instead of waiting 28 years. Although I have no regrets, going back to college seems to be more difficult at this time of a person's life than than it would be if you had entered college right after high school. I would also say not to worry about the cost because there are many grants, loans and scholarships available to students than there were in the past. People would be surprised to find that even if you are a middle income family they may still qualify for grants and loan to help pay for the cost of college.

I think I would tell myself that I should be more open to meeting new people and getting involved with opportunities that arise on my campus, such as clubs, etc. I think it is important to be involved at any school, whether it is going to the sport events or joining clubs and other extra curricular activities. I would also tell myself to prepare for a lot of studying and writing a lot of papers. But, I would tell myself that all of my hard work will pay off in the end and to only enter college with an open mind, ready to succeed. I think that motivation is key and once someone realizes that they can do anything they put their mind to, they might be surprised to find what great outcomes they will get.

I would tell myself to better prepare myself for the academic portion of college life and to make sure I stay focused and dont let drama or social life affect my academics. I would also tell myself to research my major more and look at everything that needs to be done to achieve my career goals.

It's not as hard and scary as everyone makes it sound, but you do have to be dedicated and put forth the effort to get the grades you want. Also money is ALWAYS going to be an issue.

I would tell myself to be more involved in volunteering and community service in high school, because it seems that I didn't do enough of that.--it would have helped me immensely in getting scholarships, financial aid, and building my resume. I also would have suggested looking at and visiting more college campuses. While all of my friends were doing this their senior year, I only considered 1-2 colleges and was very limited in my criteria. I ended up making a great choice in attending the University of Akron, (and I don't regret it) but I wish I would have broadened my horizens a bit and investigated other institutions in the area.

As a high school senoir I was not really concerned with where I went to school. I ended up letting what other people wanted for me force my hand and ultimately make the decision for me. As a result, I ended up going to a school that I am not particularly fond of and I've also ended up switching my major which will almost certainly result in an additional year of school that would not have been necessary. So, I would tell myself to figure out what it is exactly that I, not anybody else, want to do and where I want to go and make the decision that is best for me, even if my family and friends don't agree with it. I thought that I wouldn't care where I went and it turns out I couldn't have been more wrong.

I would really put a focus on how brief life really is. Time is precious and managing time may be the most important thing a young person can learn. I would tell myself to work hard at college, finish while you're young, and lay a great foundation for raising children and caring for a family.

Be yourself, and allow for an open mind to learning techniques as well as the types of friends you will meet. Don't be afraid to speak your mind, no one is judging you. Work hard and dont lose sight of your goals.

As a high school senior, I was bitter and had a large amount of apathy toward my future. Living 10 minutes from my college campus allowed me to view the University of Akron as an average school that had nothing special to offer me. I never applied for other schools because I knew I could not afford them. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself a few things. First, I would advise myself to apply to other colleges. This way I can tell myself that I am not forced to attend Akron, I am choosing to attend Akron. I would tell myself to get involved as early as possible with extra-curricular activities and social events. I would tell myself to keep my friends from high school close to my heart, but not to get hurt when they grow up and move on with their lives also. I would tell my self to enjoy my time at college. This is an experience that you can never return to and achieve the same results. I would tell myself that my future is permanent and to live without regrets through every decision I make.

This is my second attempt at completing my bachelors degree. My first piece of advice is to make sure you know what your purpose for obtaining a college education is. Make your education your primary goal, but don't forget to participate in social aspects of college life as well. A college education is very costly, make use of your time wisely, maintain focus on your goals and have a great time. It truly is the best time of your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would advise myself to start looking for housing sooner, to not let the little things distract me, and to get involved in some activities when I first started. Dorm rooms are a nightmare; they are small and crowded with a roommate. I decided early that I did not want to put myself through this but I did not start looking for roommates fast enough. I ended up moving in with strangers I met on the internet and that was much worse than being confined to a small space. I suffered through parties every night, people yelling at me because they refused to take their medication and much more. Being that this was my first time out of my parent's house, these tings got to me and I let it unfocus me from my studies. I went home a lot and skipped classes to do so. I believe this problem could have been solved if I had gotten involved in some kind of extracaricular activity; it would have gotten me away from my roommates and kept me close to somewhere I could study.

I think college is a big transition from high school. I didn't have to study very hard in high school to get good grades, but now I have to work harder. I would tell seniors that it is important to find what works for you because everyone is different. It took me over a year of college to find good study habits and techniques, so I would encourage students to figure it out before they get there. I would also let seniors know that it can be easy to do the bare minimum and pass everything, but you get so much more out of the campus and your learning experience if you work hard and participate in fun activities around campus. Not only is it a good time, but it introduces you to new people, ideas and experiences. Also remember to manage your time wisely because it is not as regimented as high school. My last words of advice are to be smart about your decisions. I have seen too many people fail out for making dumb decisions that could have easily been avoided. Be safe and be smart.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice I would definitely tell my self to work a lot harder at my studying skills. One of my big problems has always been studying. I believe if I had worked harder on it in high school I would be doing a lot better in my college courses. I am still getting good grades but I believe I could be doing so much better. Another piece of advice I would give myself is probably have applied myself a lot more and taking college courses while I was in highschool. I could of qualified for these classes if I tried a little harder and I would of been ahead in my college years and it would of helped me a lot. But overall, I believe I was pretty prepared for college because of my highschool teachers. Their are somethings I wish I could go back in change but I believe overall I am doing a very good job in college and I was prepared very well for it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would remind myself that the foundations of my future were about to be laid. College is a huge step for everybody, and it matters not what path we take, for they all lead to a means of a diploma, but it is how we go about that path that will echo in our life. Study hard, be active in your community and never lose that spark of intellectual curiosity.

The first thing I would tell myself is to get as many scholarships as possible. Paying for college is not easy and even with some scholarships, you cannot pay for everything. Debt is a very real thing. The next thing I would tell myself is to get more involved with school activities. Activities are a huge thing that colleges look for, that rank's right up there with grades. I would tell myself grades are very important and that college requires more studying then high school. Prepare yourself now! I knew then and I know now that living with my parents was the right thing to do becuase on-campus housing is way too expensive and it can hinder your studying habits. I would make sure I chose a campus near my house so that I could commute. College is an important part of your life and it becomes your life. It is not easy and should not be taken lightly. Having a social life is great and is needed to keep you less stressed, but you need to know when to sit down and get to business. Listen to your heart, it will help you make the right choices.

I would tell myself that the second I thought I felt behind in a class, to ask the professor for help. The professors are there to make sure you are learning the material, if you don't understand, ask. They will help you. I would also tell myself to study hard, and to find more than one way to study every subject. I would also tell myself to buy books online right from the start. I think that if I had known that as a high school senior, I would be much better off now.

Go straight to college. Go full-time. Get it over with instead of wasting time.

The advice i would give my self is that city colleges are not for me. The University of the Akron is a big campus with many students. I would have prefered a small campus. Also that chosing a major before going to college is a big help. I am currently still deciding on a major. I am taking classes that i may or may not need. I feel like i am wasting money in order to decide what i truely want to do for the rest of my life. So it is ideal to decide on a major before attending college.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself the advice to get to know people and to get involved. When I was in high school, my main priority was to study hard to get good grades that would allow me to get as much financial aid as possible in order to help with my college finances. While I do not regret the fact that most of my time in high school was spent in my room studying, I would tell myself that once I am in college, I should take the time to not worry so much about grades and to instead open myself to new ideas. I feel that college is not only about learning, but also about experiencing new things and meeting different types of people. Now that i am in college, I am happy that I did follow this advice. I am involved with activities such as Habitat for Humanity, and I am happy with my social life. This has allowed me to not stress out about doing well academically.

Make sure you choose a college that fits you do not choose a college just because the pictures look nice. Get involved in campus activites as soon as possible that way you are not jumping into a group that is already established. College is like a second kindergarten it is you chance to start over take advantage of that.

The main advice I would give myself is that college gives you the opportunity to discover who you are. You are free to pick the classes you want, and it is okay to choose classes that do not contribute to your degree. Each class presents its own opportunites, and rather than looking at required classes as "objigations", one should take the chance to get the most out of it. Finally, every day is a gift. As a thrity-six year old with two kids, life sometimes can get crazy between work, family and school. However, each day gives opportunities. The challenge is to make the most of them.

Apply for more scholarships because it is so much easier to get them as a high schools senior than it is as a college undergrad!!!

If i could go back to my high school self I would force myself to study harder for the SAT's and ACT's. The higher the score the more scholarship money I would recieve. Also, I would go back and join Akron's honor college to earn more scholarship money, better dorms, and first dibs on classes. Overall, my highschool self would have needed to be more serious about studying senior year because the studying is what pays off in the long run.

I would take a look at how well the university ranks academic wise. After that, look at how big the campus is and see if it fits your lifestyle, whether by just attending there or by living. After a year or so in the college, make sure you can picture yourself graduating and succeeding in life. If not, you may want to transfer somewhere else. Once that is established, it is time to get involved. Find a club that interests you or has to do with your carreer choice. Research is something that everyone should take part in after a few years in college. It builds your resume and shows employers that you have had real life experience in your field. Having fun is one thing but that may not get you where you want to be by the time you graduate. Be smart!