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You need to study less and meet people more. Be less nervous. Make friends with your roommate. Find a Bible study your freshman year. Don't judge people. Don't be frustrated by giving so much to people who don't give back. It's okay to study on Friday and Saturday nights - but not every week. When your roommate insists her light must remain on while you're trying to sleep, even when she's not in the room, smile at the absurdity of your situation. It's okay to want to excel academically, but remember to also excel socially. There's no need to remain invisible. Talk to a boy, any boy. Remember to give God and faith the highest priority, because that's the last thing you want to fade away unnoticed. Visiting your new friends who never visit you will be worth it. Your friendship with them will become beautiful and deep even years and years later. Don't take college for granted. Don't take anything for granted. Learn how to love people who frustrate you. All your effort is worthwhile. Do not become discouraged. Your dad and mom are so proud of you.

I would tell myself not to focus so much on a specific dream that I forget to enjoy my experience on the way to that dream. Life is a journey and a process and living in the moment and enjoying the complete experience of where you are is half the battle. The other half is picking something you are passionate about and love doing. Don?t just go for a dream that others have said you would succeed in and are cut out for, go for something that makes you smile everyday. When you enjoy what you are studying, you will want to learn more and it won?t seem like a chore. So give yourself room to experiment with different degree programs. Changing your mind wont hurt you. Remember to take what you learn in your senior year seriously and take some extra college courses if you have time so you can get ahead; but always make sure life maintains a good balance of serious focus, determination, and enjoyment. People make college and life what it is. Don?t neglect the social aspect of your life or you will be neglecting multiple possibilities and opportunities for your future.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself as a high school senior to enter into a trade before attending college to assist in the fianancing process. This is a personal choice however and not a reflection on my school except to say that financial aid has been a problem. Apart from this I would tell myself to be more involved in campus government and organizations. I wish my school had more readily available information on the various clubs and organizations on campus. I would also tell myself to try to find housing off campus. Another regret is paying the high cost of on campus housing with all its restrictions and rules. It is very convenient that there is ample housing near by however as a college freshman I did not know how to take advantage of it.

I would tell myself that life in college is slightly different, but not extreme. Just be there, do work, homework, ask questions, and study for the tests.

I would hope that if I had the opportunity to provide wisdom and guidance to myself as high school senior, that I would actually listen to myself. I currently work with high school students on a daily basis and find that many were like I was, unafraid and on top of the world. I was invincible and lived like there was no tomorrow. As I look back at my learning path, the advice I would openly share would focus on listening to the needs of others and valuing every interation with people. As one develops relationships it is vital that we exhibit a genuine concern and compassion for others. The world genuinely is a small place. The connections and relationships that one encounters have a high probability for reoccurance. I frequently run into former classmates and find that our relationships from high school have matured. I wold share the importance of validating those interactions and prioritizing positive relationships with people while demonstrating a sense of care and compassion. As a youngster, we often lack the vision to see what our future holds and those that will be part of it.

If I could go back and talk to my 16-17 year old self I would say take this time seriously. Don't procrastinate and do your work and take pride in your work. College is so much better then high school. In college you take responsiblity for yourself and that makes me feel so proud to be able to get to where I am at now.

Take a year or two off and figure out what you want to do. Don't just let life on rails drag you along - if something is not to your liking, change it! Money is only a means to an end, and if you're having fun and chasing a goal it'll come to you. STOP TAKING THE EASY WAY! Own your education! Don't take guff from administrators; chop away at red tape until you get what YOU need in your education. And GO SOMEWHERE SUNNY!

Take a course in time managemnet to ensure maximum time utilization for studying and assignments. Be ready with flash cards to use as a learning tool. Pick a place for study groups to take pace and be ready to create a study group in every course taken. Plan two hours of study time for each credit in each class per week. Communicate clearly and often with the professor so there is a working relationship established and to ensure oneself doesn't become merged in with the background in the classroom. Sit in the front two rows of the classroom at all times. Walk around the college the week before classes start to ensure you know where all classrooms are thus making sure you are not late the first day of class. Finally, relax. It's been done before you and will be done after you. Relax, keep exersize and healthy eating a constant in your busy life style and everything will go well.

Assuming that i could go back in time and talk to myself in my high school year would be a challenge at that for i never made it to seinor year. I was one of those troubled youth that made it to detentions centers and group homes a product of foster care and a broken home. Assuming that i could go back i think that i would want to go a little farther then senior year and probably bounce back to grade school when i was still into the books and learning phase of life and i would tell myself to never stop trying hard to do the right things and never let anyone tell you that you cant be better or learn how to do something. See had i had those words of inspartation i may have turned out different but as of now im getting back into school at the age of 31. Its never too late to try and better yourself and the proof is that now i am doing it so in the end i'd tell myself it will be ok and to keep my head up no matter what happens.

If I could go back in time and visit myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to tell myself. There are so many things that I was unprepared for, and as a result never got the full "college experience" I always wanted. I believe I would have told myself to attend a university, as opposed to the local community college, even if only for a semester. I would tell myself to fill out more scholarship applications, save more of my paychecks, and use the state scholarship that I did receive more wisely (GERs). On the matter of friendship, I would inform myself that some high school friendships aren't meant to last, and that it is better to let them go than stress about them and try to hang on. I would remind myself that my family is there to help me through anything and that they won't think less of me for my little "stumbles" through life. The older, wiser me would also warn against boys, as they can be a serious distraction! I would be more active on campus and really enjoy my college years. I would have picked a major sooner, too.

Being a high school senior, many students might experience so called "senioritis" and perhaps take only as many classes as will get them that longed- for diploma. However, I would advise to take as many AP courses as you can and take on the challenging subjects and do not be afraid to fail at a difficult course, because having that introductory experience will make your freshman college experience so much easier. Such preliminary immergence will also give you a cushion for your gpa and will take the stress off your first year when you begin to explore the adult, independent way of life that is outside of the classroom environment and your parents home.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to be fearless and passionate. Fear holds us back, and passion drives us forward. In my mind they are opposites. By being fearful about a new place, whether or not you'll make new friends, whether or not you'll make your parents proud, and whether or not you will succeed, you are already not letting yourself reach your full potential. Figure out what you are passionate about, and study it with all your might! If you find something to be passionate about it will not only give you something to look forward to, but it will give you the determination to never quit. It will not only make you successful in one area of life but it will hopefully spill over into all others. You will not only be happy and successful in school, but you will be extremely greatful and appreciative to those who taught you and helped you along the way. Always be humble and maintain a students heart.

I would tell myself that any ideas about a higher power or omnipotent being guiding and helping me through life are absolutely false. The idea of a god or gods is no different than that of santa claus, and the sooner that it can be dismissed from my life, the sooner I would know that hard work and determination are required in school in order to amount to anything. God won't be there for you, god won't guide you, and god won't help you. You have to make yourself into who you want to be, nobody is going to do it for you. The most important thing in your life is education.

I obtained a GED in order to get ahead in school, but as I was going through college I realized the social interactions while in high school help set up your potential in college. Social interactions are extremely important since they contribute to networking, which is valuable even after graduating. It may be that last little push needed to find a stable career, especially in the economy today when many companies are particular with whom they hire. Also, I would tell myself at 18 to take my time and do more research on various careers. I would ask myself questions such as: Which job markets look most prosperous? Does the value of the career obtained with the degree balance with my interest in it? I would let myself know college does not need revolve solely around the academics. Have fun, interact with others, enjoy college, because it's the insitution where you are going to find a career to start your life with. Also, you can always go back to college. There's nothing wrong with more education to broaden your academic horizons.

I would say I was going to have a very stressful time in college but not to fret because that?s normal for me. Do assignments early and always before their due. Pay attention, stop taking things for granted. I will not say this is your only chance to do things right because that would make life more of a nightmare than it really is. You have all the time in the universe to get it right because if you mess up now I guarantee you will be back the next lifetime to try again. Stop putting yourself in the negative world seeing only the bad side of things because I have proven to myself only by polarizing myself in the positive will I have a good day. I will warn you you?re going to have trouble with English A111 and if you take Physics read the entire physics book then take the class. Everything has two sides a positive and a negative what you choose to believe in can only become a reality if you let it.

Dear Iris, although finding out who you are is important during high school, the choices you make during your senior year will follow you into your college life. Do the best you can in your senior year. It is not easy, but always taking the easy path will never lead you to success. Don't let senioritis take over you! Don't slack off like everybody else seems to be doing. Study hard, graduate, and earn those A's. It will all pay off later, especially when you enter the college life, because you will be prepared. Never give up, even when things seem hopeless.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself three important things. I would say to relax, work hard, and listen. I would tell myself to relax, because life after high school is very different from life in it. People are more accepting of the person you really are in college. I would tell myself to get ready, because I need to work even harder in college. College is where it really counts. College is preparing you for your future career. It's preparing you for the rest of your life! So stay calm and work hard. Don't get distracted by others. While they're fooling around and wasting time, you will be getting ahead and completing something great. Finally, listen to the advice that professors give you. They are wiser and have more experience than you. They know what they're talking about. They can really aid you on your way to success. Relax, work hard, and listen, but don't forget to have some fun along the way. College is a great life experience and you can meet a lot wonderful people along the way.

Take harder AP courses during your time at high school and apply yourself. High school was easy compared to college. In high school all you had to do was just show up and you could pass. In college you actually have to apply yourself and learn the material. I took an AP History class and had it not been for that class my college experience would have been really eye opening. Also try and take a variety of class and try and decide what you like to do before you go to college so you do not waste a bunch of money on your generals trying to figure out what you like to do in life.

Think about what you want to do that makes you happy, find your passion and pursue it. Work hard, what you do in high school matters. Do not just depend on good grades, get out in the community help others, be proactive and make a difference in someone's life. Volunteer, not to boost your chances of scholarships but because it builds character. The adventrues that you are looking for you can have, after you have worked diligently and earnestly. Nothing will be handed to you. If you want something from life grab it.

Dear Shirly, I think you would want to reconsider applying solely for private loans and consider federal loans instead and you might want to consider living off of campus too. Another thing to consider about college is to make sure that you take advantage of the resources given to you such as tutors, the library, and academic workshops because the help and knowledge that you attain from it is valuable and will last you a lifetime. One more advice is to get to know your teachers on a one-on-one basis so that they know who you are as a person and not as a number- definitely make yourself memorable as an individual to your teachers. However, no advice can be greater than this: believe in yourself and in what you're doing 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. Although you may be the first generation in your family to go to college and the first to go away for college, you are on a bright path just by chosing to attend college . Your future couldn't be any brighter by making this smart decision and by doing so, you have chosen to create a path for success and hope in your family.

The best piece of advice I would have given to myself as a high school student, would be to become more involved in finding financial aid, so that I could become more involved in campus life. It is very difficult to participate in the activities offered at UAA, because I have to not only make time for classes and homework, but I also need to work to pay for school, which takes up even more of my spare time. My final piece of advice to any high student is to research the program and department they are interested in attending and to be sure to talk to an advisor. I cannot stress the last piece enough, because without the help of a program advisor, new students can end up taking unneeded classes that do not apply to their degree; in addition, advisors can give tips and advice on different ways to reduce the number of classes required or other insight into having a positive college experience. Advisors offer support and encouragement throughout the school years. Overall, I would have done more research and taken a more proactive step in planning my college experience.

The first thing that I would tell myself is that high school classes are the building blocks of college classes. I would have also taken the classes offered in high school that would have transfered into college credits. The last thing that I would have told myself is to stick with school. I took some time off between high school and college and knowing that I could have been done already drives me crazy.

Knowing what I know now, not just about college life, I would tell myself to take my time and do it right the first time. There are so many distractions, but as long as you follow your heart, and keep clear goals and expectations for yourself you'll never be disappointed with where you are in your life.

If I were to go back into time in a time machine to go to my high school senior year. I would give my self better advice then I thought was right about college. I would tell myself to be more prepared for college and re-study the basics so I can achieve my degree faster, as in not taking classes that dont really count towards my degree. I would also tell myself to save as much money as possible because college is EXPENSIVE!!. College life is also like high school but more sophisticated. Keep up with your work and always ask for help, don' t be afriad because college is very confusing and it will be hard not knowing who or what or where to go. That would be the best advice for myself to be a better college student.

Hey, man! Do you recognize me? Yeah! I am your future self! No way ... I am not going to tell you any juicy details about the next year or two. That would take away the gut-wrenching intrigue! I want to give you some advice about the next adventure; No! College, man! This is serious, so let's take a walk out to Kaplan's Woods. I am looking into our future and building a life path that I wouldn't have thought possible some years ago. I have no regrets about the decisions I made when I was your age, or the years in between. I am human and sometimes wonder why I made a choice that had possible ill consequences that I did not recognize or ignored. First of all, try not to let your relationship with Melissa keep you from dreaming. If she is to be your mate, she will stay with you no matter what. Secondly, check out and stick with the martial arts you've been keen to look into. The level of personal discovery and self preservation you will gain this early in our life is irreplacable! PMA, my man! Positive Mental Attitude...

The advice I would give myself are to write down intermediate plans, short-term plans, and long-term plans for your financial planning that includes your college tuitions and fees; follow my financial planning; take the required classes before taking anything. Making a financial planning will keep you track when you get lost on the way. This plans make your financial easier because it show you what to spend and not to spend. Take a survivor college class to teach everything you need to know about college life, talk to you advisor for help and support, and talk to your professor/instructor when you have questions. All this tips are very useful. As a college student you need to be resourceful and ask questions for you to get information. And this information will either give you good results or bad once you make a decisions. Your parents, friends, and advisor are there for you to help to make a decisions and keep your plans on track. You can do it. Picture yourself in your dream house and your dream job.

I would tell myself to get rid of the attitude that I can go through college with the same attitude I have had in high school. In high school, I could get high grades as easy as it was for me to eat a cookie, I barely needed to do any work. On top of that, I also took Advance Placement courses which only strengthened my current set of mind. Once I got into college, I could tell that it was different than high school but I didn't take any initiative to adapt to the new enviornment. My stubborness became my downfall. I got my first F on my first semester of college. It didn't stop there, since I overloaded myself with many hard classes, I basically failed half of my classes from spreading myself too thin. On top of that, I am now on academic probation. That was a hard slap to my face. So basically, I would tell myself, get rid of that attitude and step it up, because this is definitely a whole new situation.

Dear Sharye, The date is January 18, 2010, and currently I'm in a bit of a bind with financial aid. Please work harder to find and fill out scholarship applications, I'd hate for me to go through this...again. Also, those courses you are working on from Brigham Young University, I know it's no fun, but please finish them, not only does it hurt yourself to not finish them, but your sister will be compared to the laziess you showed even just in that one year. As well as those above, as soon as you get to Anchorage, immediately set out and find a job, you need to try and not rely on your parents to provide money for you. Earning it will teach you way more than just simply getting it. But besides all of that, college is great and I've met someone amazing! I know you'll enjoy it, just work harder on the things you don't want to do, because they'll pay off in the end...I promise. Best of Luck In College! Sharye

While attended high school, things seem a lot easier become a senior. I notice that classes where a bit smaller, no limit toward time, and all types of friends to hang with. Advancing on toward graduation was a great success with extreme knowledge from previous years of studies. When i experience college life the first day, time was precious upon the first of class. I had to transition to adult hood the inclues a entire different personality, concept, outlook on life. The question i asked myself, "Why i'm i really here"?

I would give myself the advice that i need to improve on the areas i lacked when i was in school. I would continue to try to do my best to improve my weak points and besides helping my friends whom i neglected in school. I would try to give a matured outlook to my overall personality that i lacked in school.

In order to make college life and easy transition, I would take a lot more challenging classes during senior year.

If I had the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have several pieces of advice. The first would be to be more decisive in my first semester; taking so many classes that didn't apply to my major in my first year was detrimental to my chances of graduating in four years. There is time after obtaining my first degree to take classes that I have only general interest in. I would advise myself to major in biology instead in order to be more prepared for my future career in speech-language pathology. I would also suggest being more involved in extracurricular activities that would place me in a better position to prepare for graduate school. Volunteering at local clinics and involving myself in more school boards and activities would have given me a stronger position from which to apply for the next level of education, as well as giving me a better idea of what I want to do as a career. Lastly, I would suggest to myself to be more organized so that I could complete my schoolwork in a timely fashion and still be able to enjoy friends and family.

If given the chance to go back to talk to myself when I was a senior in high school I would tell myself to take all the opportunities to enjoy my time with my friends and family. I would tell myself that I need to stay in more contact with everyone from back home more than I really do to because it will make it easier for me to know how others are feeling with their transitions aswell. I would also tell myself that sometimes you'll think that you are doing is not the right thing but you are doing the right thing for your future. If you want to end up in London you need to take life by the horns and take every chance you are given to enhance your skills in Culinary Arts to become the best you can be.

My sophomore year in high school wasnt the best. Like most teens, I rebeled against what my parents thought and did what I thought was "fun". If I could go back in time I would go to that year and remind myself that I could have fun during school years, but at the same time do well in classes. My sophomore year didnt help me to accumulate any schollarships. I would tell myself that by goofing off that year I would be making myself work over 40 hours a week to get enough money the semester after graduation to get into college, and only for that one semester. If I would have worked as hard as I know I could I would have been able to get enough money to pay for a year or two of schooling, and been less stressed during these college months having to worry about my next bill, loan, or paycheck.

I would advise myself to take to heart the advice given by those who cared so much about my success and apply myself better to the first year of college. I would tell myself not to underestimate the importance of obtaining a college education with a high GPA, and the effect, positive or negative, that would have on the remainder of my life. I would warn myself that attending college, while parenting two children will not be easy and will require all the more effort. I would tell myself, continually, that I can do anything I set my mind to do.

Get your FASFA done, and apply for scholarships early!

Go to college after you graduate high school, and do your best to finish your education before starting a family.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition if I went back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior my advice would be simple: do not be afraid. As a high school senior I was in the midst of dealing with Grave?s disease and I developed a lot of fears that impacted my decision and experience initially with college. I was afraid because if you cannot trust your own body then what can you trust, and it?s because of this that I chose to put off college and when I finally went I was absolutely terrified. I?ve come to see that there is absolutely no reason to be afraid and I just wish that I hadn?t been so afraid because I missed many opportunities. Change can be a frightening experience, but it can also be a wonderful one. I see now that college is a wonderful experience and I had no reason to be afraid. Fearing this experience limited me and it?s only now that I see there was nothing to fear.

I would certaintly tell myself that life is what you make it. One of my favorite quotes is "Make the most of yourself...for that is all there is of you. " by Ralph Emerson. Find a field of study that you can be passionate about. Enjoy the college experience and life in general. Find your own balance in life for happiness!

I have wished many times that I could go back and talk to myself as a High School senior! I graduated young from High School at the age of 17, entered college soon after, which was totally paid for by my parents. At that time, I did not fully understand and embrace the great opportunity I had before me to study and gain an education... Going back in time, I would try to explain what a great chance my parents had given me freely to study, grow, and gain a degree. I would explain the difficulties in the future of raising a large family and the extremely tight budget that I have had to live on for the 30 years that I've been married. I haven't regretted any of my choices, except not taking advantage of a college education! Life isn't easy, but it is wonderful! And having an education would have helped in so many ways! Now I stand at the door of beginning my education at the ripe age of 50. I am excited and nervous, being a non-traditional student, but I am ready to jump in with both feet. It's about time!

Do whatever it takes to finish your degree. It is worth putting other things on hold, the world will be there waiting for you when you graduate, and with far more opportunities than otherwise. It is worth working an extra job, taking out a loan, or begging from relatives if need be. In college, you will learn and grow more than you thought possible. You will be exposed to possibilities you would never have even considered before. You will meet wonderful people and have amazing experiences. But, do it now. As life happens with marriage and kids and jobs, it becomes much more difficult. It is worth it, but difficult.

Although High school might be easy and you can get away with not doing homework, college is not this way. Many classes do not count homework for a grade. It is in your best intrest to still do that homework. Teachers think practice makes perfect so practice whenever you can. Don't over work yourself. Make a schedule that says when you will do work for each class and stick to it. If you do, it will pay off in the long run. Don't skip classes. Do not stay up and party all night or the next day will not be fun. Hang around campus even when classes are over. You can accomplish more work while you are on campus than when you are home. Take as many classes that you know you can handle. Don't take a few and be sitting around bored most of the day. Ask teachers for help. They cannot help if they do not know that you need help. Make friends in your classes. They will help you study and you can help them. Join a club or another form of an activity so you can become engaged with the community. Have Fun!

If i could go back to my senior year in high school I would tell myself to start preparing. Start applying for scholarships, grants and anything I can get to pay for college. I wouldn't have let myself wait so long to enroll and keep putting it back. I would tell myself not to be so scared to get out in the real world and just get it over with. Keep my eye on the prize and do what I need to do to get it accomplished. Change is hard and sometimes scary but we all go through it. Just keep your head high and don't let anything or anyone hold you back and tell you that you can't do it. Maybe if I could go back I'd be doing a lot better than I am now.

I would have told myself at that point that I wasn't ready for college immediately and should take it slow and steady. Not to take a full load of classes, so that way I can concentrate on a few classes and do my best in them. I would also tell myself to be more dilligent and not to procrastinate. Be more dedicated to school and do your homework. The main thing is if you are having problems with it to go and ask the instructor for help. They are there for you and you don't have to do this alone. Also, don't look at it as something you have to do, but something you're working to better yourself. Every class you can go away learning something new. Most of all enjoy the experience and the friends.

Children are naive, because judgement is created on the basis of past actions. Giving adive to a high school senior, even myself as a high school senior, can only be in vain. Knowledge must be applied in order to mean anything, and because of this the actual experience of my freshman year in college is so vital I wouldn't dare alter it in anyway. The only adive that a senior needs is, "Have fun and don't be shy.",and these are the instincts of any reasonable up and coming college student.

Danielle, You are a good student. You need to apply yourself more because it will pay off in the end. I will not sugar coat anything. It will be hard, you will cry, you will get angry, it is not fair sometimes and you will want to quit on numberous occasions. You must push and push hard through it and you will be glad you did because you dont think rationally when you feel that way. Talk to people, talk to students, talk to teachers, in the cafeteria, everywhere because that is where you will get your wealth of knowledge to get through college successfully and to get to know short cuts and to save yourself time and money. Dont worry, you will be ok, when you feel like you are getting overwelmed, stop and take a deep breath and go relax and do something fun. Stress will make it so much worse and you will be wasting time. So Danielle please remember what I have told you because it will make your life easier, keep an open mind. I love us and trust you. Getter Done:)

I would tell myself to think outside the box. Be open to new things and do not let the small problems distract you. High school is only the start to your education keep your eyes and mind open to new paths in your life that you would have never thought about. Learn all you can and try to learn something new from all the people that you will meet . High school is only a small part of what you can become. Anything is possible .

Dear Stephanie, It's your senior year and I know how excited you are to be finishing high school and entering adulthood. Although life is short, don't be in so much of a hurry to grow up that you miss the opportunity to enjoy being a young adult exploring the world. Stay focussed on the goal, getting your degree. Don't get sidetracked with wanting your own apartment and independence. Take any advantage you can to get involved with a foreign exchange program and experience new things firsthand. If you don't take planning your future seriously now, you will spend the rest of your life buried in bills and regret-with a $10 an hour job. Invest in yourself now. There is plenty of time ahead to be an adult. Follow your dreams. Sincerely, Yourself in Twenty Years

If I couuld go back in time and talk to me as a high schoool senior. I would say that take advantage of all the higher classes or advance classes they offered in high school. This is a good start to begin with in entering college. I would recommend to take some AP classes because it saves a lot of your time, effort and money if you do all take these classeses when you are in high school. It is very helpful to make use of your time and take lots of sciences, math, and public speaking classes because this will help you a lot in deciding what course or classes you want to take when you enroll in college.

I would tell them to not get to caught up in the social life of being a college freashmen. Paying attention and attending classes is extremely important, and it is very easy to let the social aspects of the college take your focus away from more important things.