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I never realized how shy I was until I came in to college, especially with a serious boyfriend. All we did was hang out with each other and I didn't get to make any friends and when we broke up, I was left very lonely. By sophomore year, everyone already had their friends pretty close so I was still alone. I should probably have gone to a college with more people that I was familiar with, or at least to one with more people with my interests like marine biology. This is a land-locked state and I was forced to go here due to financial restrictions and must fulfill my degree with marine emphasis as best as possible. I know I worked as hard as I could have in high school to earn my scholarships but it was not enough to get me to the school that was right for me. It's important to get involved in college as much as possible so you have more opportunities to make friends with similar interests.

If given the opportunity to go back in time, I would advise myself to get more involved! Join leadership clubs so that I will have more opportunities for financial aid through scholarships and internships because college is going to be very competitive and expensive. Also, I would urge myself to apply myself 120{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to my studies so that I will be ready for the college workload. I should master my critical and analytical thinking skills. Most importantly, I would urge myself to not get serious relationship-wise because that would only complicate things and blur my goals for myself. I ended up getting married one year after graduation, and now we a one year old daughter. I love my family with all my heart, but it has been a struggle to complete my education and follow my dreams. I never thought about how hard it would be, so I would definitely warn myself that I should wait to start a family until after I've graduated college and begun my career.

The two most important things that I have learned is how critical it is to take AP/Honors classes and getting good grades in high school. These two items truly prepare you for college and get you the most long term opportunities. Despite my complaining, my parents pushed me to take AP/Honors classes in high school. I did take the classes, but I was more interested in my social life then on getting good grades. Consequently, I ended up graduating with a 3.01 GPA which limited my choices of colleges and left me with no real financial aid or scholarship opportunities. In college, I recognized the huge value of having taken the AP/ Honors classes as these really did help me adjust to the workload. While other kids were struggling I was adjusting well. As I got more into my major I also recognized the importance of getting good grades as a stepping stone to Graduate school. I now have a 3.6 GPA and I am on the Dean?s List. I still have time for a social life, but my career is starting to take center stage to what I want to accomplish in my life.

I would have pushed myself to take more AP examinations and courses to get out of introductory courses. This would give me more time to pursue multiple majors as well as free up time. I realize now that by taking more difficult courses, I would have better prepared myself for these university classes. In addition I would have pursued more courses that related to my major, even if they required substantially more work rather than adhering to the concensus of the majority, and what courses they took. By working harder in high school I would be not only better prepared, but already adapted to dealing with increased work loads, and stressful situations.

I would tell myself to make the most of my time left in high school with my friends there because I really miss that time of my life already. I also would have made myself apply NCAA I didn't think I'd make it but I might have and now I can only regret it I miss running on a team so much. I'd tell myself that things that were such a large part of my life can't be moved away from very quickly I need a team to run with and a chorus to sing with and the extracurriculars shouldn't die with high school graduation. I'd probably have told myself to go to the closer school so I could go home on long weekends and in semester breaks. I'd have told myself to be more outgoing and make friends right away and not hide in my dorm, but I wouldn't have listened.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to relax and I will love the experience. I would say that even though I am scared and do not want to leave home or all my friends that I will make new friends. I would also tell myself to get involved right away and not wait to see how you feel. Throwing yourself into new things and meeting new people is the best way to get over your feels and experience everything that college offers. I would also tell myself to not forget about my old friends and make sure to keep in touch with them, because friends are who is there for you and will make your college experience better. Lastly I would tell myself to just enjoy college and do what every I want or what will make me happy because it goes by fast.

Assuming the circumstances in that I could go back in time and talk to myself during my senior year I know for a fact the main concept would be "back to the basics." In the midst of finishing my federal student aid application and other scholarship applications, my one weakness was my inability to write an effective essay and set my mind on a focused study pattern. Knowing this, my first "back to basics" advice would be re-writing any assigned or scholarship essay as many times as necessary. Even with other responsibilities; re-writing those essays would have built confidence far more that I could of possibly imagined in just believing I was overconfident; when looking back I was not. Secondly, would be to set a better study pattern. One hour a day is fine, but thirty minutes multiple times and comprehensively, will far better improve the chances of even greater success in college. "Back to basics" can be applied anywhere, knowing this I would have applied it in my high school senior year.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior I would first of all tell myself to apply to a lot of scholarships. My first three years of high school were pretty much a joke because I didn?t really take school seriously and even though I never failed a class, I know I was not performing to the best of my abilities. Thanks to that my senior year I found myself applying to a junior college instead of making plans for a future in a university. Having the opportunity to go back I would tell myself to have fun but make sure I had my priorities straight with school work. I would have definitely advised myself to try my hardest in the (Aims) placement tests, because if I would have exceeded them I would have had my tuition paid for in any in-state four year university. Another helpful hint would be to get more involved with school for example, join clubs that would expand my knowledge and open new opportunities.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. My parents told me not to bother with financial aid because they were convinced we wouldn't get any, but due to my lack of financial aid I have to live at home. Tuition rates at my school are going up every year and I wonder what other cutbacks my family is going to have to make. My younger sister is beginning her application process for college and I don't know how my family will pay for it. Any help, even a $500 dollar scholarship to cover books would be amazing. I am afraid that if I don't get any help from scholarships I will have to start working part-time, and I want to be able to focus on my school work. The idea of having to become a part time student and get a job makes me want to cry, because I feel as though I will not be able to graduate in a timely fashion because I have less time to focus on school.

II would have to say, you need to study very hard and do the best can on each subject. Once you?re past that point. It will be less intimidating, entering college. Because you have done all that hard work in high school . then you will be able to adapt to this academic environment a lot easier. And you will be able to concentrate on your studies. This, in turn will take you to the career your want; and have Dreamed of . And make a well rewarded life for yourself and a family if you should choose that course of life. all that hard will have paid off literally.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say, "Procrastinators unite right now, rather than tomorrow." Procrastination has always been my personal downfall during my college career. If I had been more dedicated to time management, I would have saved myself some long all-nighters and coffee binges throughout my journey as a college student. After attempting to change my procrastinating ways, I would tell my senior self that although there would be some hard semesters where the work load seemed impossible at times, the hard work would all pay off in the end. Pulling through and getting all of the hard work done would be better than leaving it for the end. Next, I would warn myself to be in charge of my 4 year plan because my academic advisor would have no idea of what she was doing to help me stay on track anyways. For the most part, all my advisor has done is give me problem after problem, therefore I resigned to do my own scheduling so that I could graduate in 4 years rather than the 5. Lastly, good luck and enjoy college senior self!

Naturally, the actions of one's past are much easier to assess in hindsight. If I could go back to visit my high school senior self, I would probably try to encourage myself to do better in my classes. In contrast to my present-day attitude toward school, I didn't always used to be one who took school very seriously. When college started, however, I found that one isn't baby-sat by the teacher as sometmes is the case in a high school class. Secondly, I would tell myself to get mentally prepared for long periods of separation from my family. I know how college bound senoirs are always busting at the seams to get out of the house and live out from under mom and dad's gaze, but I must admit that I am a bit of a baby when it comes to family. I am very close to my family, and although I was somewhat excited to get out of the house, it mostly has been kind of tough. Lastly and on a lighter note, I would inform myself that 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the campus population is constantly text messaging and to always be alert!

Now that I am a sophomore in college there are a few words of advice that I wish I could give my younger self. I wish I could have told myself that no matter what you will find the perfect college for you. When I was in high school I was so worried that I was going to make the wrong decision, and now that I am at the UofA I realize that it doesn't matter where you go, it is all about how you make your college experience your own. I could have gone to any college and I think that I would have had a good time; it is all about how you approach college. I also think that I would have told myself to make sure I get involved in the many different activists that my school has to offer. It is a great way to find people that have common interests with you, and a great way to get involved. The more time you spend on activities is the less time you spend procrastinating on homework!

Don't blow off your homework; it really helps during tests. Don't overload your schedule. You don't need to be doing something every minute. Find a better job, especially if it will let you quit Fry's. Get involved in something you love sooner. Make at least one new friend in each class the first day. They can help get you notes if you get sick and have to miss class. Don't take your Dad for granted; he only wants to see you succeed. Don't let boys get in the way of studying. You have plenty of life left and they'll always be there. But most importantly, take this seriously. This isn't something you get through without passion.

Learn to study!!!!

So many things ran through my mind as I read this question, but the most imortant is time managment. I would have a little sit down with my younger self and tell him not to waste time and apply for as many scholarships as possible. I did not realize how hard it would be to provide for myself. I got little money from local scholarships and no help from my parents and underestimated just how much i really needed. I would expain to myself that I really need to figure out and nderstand what was most important to me and devote myself to that one thing. In this case it would be to get money for college, and work a little more then i did. I also might tell myself to sit out of a certain basketball game so that I would not get hurt. The difference between high scool classes and the college lifestyle is vast and I would really try to help myself out by explaining that I can not procrastinate, or I would end up in a very deep hole after the very first semester.

I would tell myself to save as much money and look/ apply for as many scholarships as I could. This would help in covering the many expenses of college and give me less to worry about while attending college. This would also give me more time to focus on actually getting my degree and succeeding in the various classes. In addition I would tell myself to learn money management/ budgeting skills: if these skills are learned I can better manage the money I do obtain and spend it wisely on materials that are needed. I would also encourage myself to practice time management techniques and skills. This would help greatly in college, considering I have much more free time than in high school, but also more work. With these few tips, I could make myself have a better college experience.

The first thing I would do is pat my senior-self on the back. It was a tough year, filled with application after application for colleges and AP tests and so much more. Then I would tell myself would be to cherish sleep and relish in ridiculously long, hot showers every morning. Between classes, homework, clubs, volunteering, reassuring my mom that I?m okay, exercising, building connections and everything else college offers, sleep is more seldom that I would like. Showers, as gross as this may seem, have also become few and far between. I have a roommate that practically lives in the bathroom. I even had to move my toothbrush to the kitchen. The last thing I would tell myself is that everything is going to be okay, even though that first day will be terrible. You?ll feel like the dumbest one in all of your classes, you?ll get lost multiple times and you even fall down the stairs in your dorm, but it will get better. You?ll make friends and even end up with a 3.8 GPA after first semester. College is challenging, but you will do fabulous!

The biggest piece of advice I would give myself would be to have confidence. Although I have confidence now, I don't think I have the confidence to strive to be the best I can be as far as my future is concerned. If I was a freshman again, I would work harder in my classes to get straight A's because I think good grades can open a lot of doors with professors as far as possible jobs and internships go. Also, I would get more involved in the business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, I joined my freshman year.

Perhaps the most valuable lesson of my college career is one in which I learned the courage to create--the courage to fail. As someone aspiring to a fine arts degree, I am called on everyday (if not in class, then inevitably in the secret smithies of my heart) to put my creativity on the line, to bare my heart and soul for the sake of art and for the sake of the progression of humanity. And nothing is more terrifying than this responsibility, guaranteed to provide failure. Not only as an artist, however, but simply as a human being, do I find the search and attainment of this indescribable courage the most basic and most brave aspect of my individual life, as well as my greatest accomplishment. For as you set out into the world, my past self, you will invariably find that life is fevered with failures of many kind--but it is just these failures that give birth to hope, and change, new ideas and new prosperity. And if we ever hope to make our own lives different, better, and in so doing affect the world, then we must face failure proudly; and then rebuild.

It is every kids desire to be accepted in high school or furthermore to be the popular kid in school. Being the popular kid can be very fun and can have its high points but in all honesty, none of that means a thing once you get to college without the grades to support you; believe me. Don?t focus so much on being Mr. Popular and focus everything you can into your grades because, an academic scholarship is one of the best things that could happen in anyone?s life. The more work you put in now the easier life will be in the future. College is hard enough, make things easier for you by taking care of your grades now. It might sound clich? but your education is something that no one can ever take away from you and popularity comes and goes not to mention popularity is based on short term ideals. Education is forever. You are a really smart kid and have what it takes to be top in your class which will open so many doors for you; so strive for greatness for destiny is something to be obtained, not something to be waiting upon.

Knowing what i know now the advise i would give myself is: danielle, you need to stay focused on school not boys! Try to remember everything taught to you. Set a goal and stick to it, don't let anyhting get in your way to success. Go to college directly out of high school instead of waiting. H ave an open mind in everything that i do. Life is like a steping stone each step you take is a step towards your future. And you choose the direction is right for you. i choose not to go to school and libe my life now im living pay check to pay check. But i now realieze i can change that by attending school getting a degree and making a better future for myself. I just feel you only learn from experience and i have learned.

I would tell my self I should have strived for that A because you need to learn as much as you can in highschool to be well prepared in college.

I would tell myself to have an idea of what my interests were and what I could see myself doing in the future. Though it is early as a high school senior, having an idea of what I wanted to focus on and applying to schools who have programs that specialize and focus on those subjects would be a perfect fit for me. Futhermore, I would tell myself to put a little more effort into studying and passing the Advanced Placement exams because they could cut costs significantly and allow you graduate early if I wanted to, or take the classes that fascinated me and put me behind.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definately give myself advices about looking for scholarships out there as soon as possible because are a numerous amount of opportunities for a below average student to very good students. I would also tell myself not to ever give up and keep trying no matter what, dont loose hope in yourself. There is something for everyone, we just have to look for what is right for us. Another thing that I would warn myself about is meeting your deadlines and being fully prepared for every choice you make because it only more work load if your wait until the end to change a decision you made in the begining. Finaly, one friendly advice I would give myself would be to know what you want and just go for it!

Tammi, I know your parents are neither handing you the money nor the opportunity to go to college. Therefore, take your life into your own hands. Seek help. Knock on closed doors. Work odd jobs. Do what you have to do, but continue to work on your degree now. Class by class, your credits will add up to eventually earn this college degree that you so desperately want. Now is the time when you do not have the obligations of being a mother and a wife. Now is the time in which the whole world is open to you. You must grab it. You may even become someone that you cannot possibly now imagine. Save every penny you can to put toward your education. Seek out people who are willing to guide you. Seek out adults you admire who can become your mentors. Do not quit. Being an adult is more than starting a family. Being an adult is earned by stretching your mind and challenging yourself to do things that are uncomfortable but help you to become a better person. This is what education can do for you. Do it now.

"Now, I'm sure you won't believe me, but you are very well prepared for your college courseload. Yes, registration will be annoying, but if you are persistent, you can get the classes you want. It's not something to stress over. Going to college is, academically, just like going to 13th grade, because you'll generally be placed in classes at your level, due to placement tests and AP and CLEP credit. You might actually get more sleep than in high school! As for living away from home, you need to keep an open mind and try not to sweat the small stuff. Your dorm room may be old, but its idiosyncrasies that originally seemed daunting, like lights that flicker or pipes dripping, will later seem quaint and add character. With all the technology available now, I can even see my cats 2,000 miles away on Skype! And of course, there's always email, im, regular mail, and the telephone. And, unless you lock yourself in your dorm room and never leave to go to class or eat or anything, you're going to make friends. It's inevitable, truly."

High school was all about sports and getting a good GPA to get into the University of Arizona. I did not have to work as hard as I thought to get a good GPA, however. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself to concentrate on school and learn all that I can since it will be vital to my success in college. I would also advise forgetting about dating and slacking with my friends because it is not worth it in the end. Concentrating on school rather than a social life would have eased the transition greatly and may have benefited my college GPA and social life.

As a high school senior, I knew that I wanted to attend college, but was unsure of my future career goals as well as the major that I would later declare. Looking back, I would have liked to have had the opportunity to tell myself to spend more time researching the different programs and majors available before my college career began. This would have helped ease myself into the transition into an undergraduate student. It was very stressful when a friend asked me what my major was, and I felt so lost in a complex world full of many choices and paths. Knowing exactly what was out there would have led me to declare a major and start planning my future goals much sooner. Being able to plan these goals gave me a sense of direction and helped me obtain my ultimate goal of graduating with a major in which I love.

The advice I would have for myself is "do not slack off a single bit in college." College should be taken very seriously because it is not nice like High School was. You can turn in assignments late in High School and usually get away with it, but no way is that happening in college. If you get stuck behind in college, miss a class or a paper, you better catch up fast or you will fail that course. On top of all that I would tell myself that college expences are also no laughing matter. You need to apply for any and all scholarships you can find, even ones that don't apply to you or even the small ones. Once you are a college student you understand what it feels like to not have money to freely spend unless you can find an alternate way to pay for college. It is basically what every parent would tell their children; do well in in school and get a scholarship. As much as that statement is used and overheard it is one of the truest statements on the face of this planet.

If i were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college life, the advice i would give myself is apply early and don't waste time. I would give that advice because it hard trying to apply late because you don't get much of a choice for classes and scholarships.

Being a first generation college student, I did not have anyone to ask for advice about college life. I resorted to depending on what I witnessed in movies and information I got from blogs on the internet and articles. I did not realize the importance of studying as much as possible. In high school, I passed my classes with ease, even if they were honors courses. However, once in college I had to study days prior to an exam and information was gathered from actually attending classes. It is important to pay attend in class and take notes and be organized. As a result, I would advise myself to study every day when possible. It is also imperative to mention that although college life is imtimidating at first, it is necessary to transition from a shy high school student to a confident and extroverted adult college student.

"Alex, here's the thing, you are up for plenty of new experiences in college that you aren't prepared for. As soon as you grasp that diploma, it is time to bid the easy road adieu. Be ready to laugh harder, cry longer, smile wider, and think deeper than the years when prom was king. I know you prefer to here the rough and tough first, because I am you after all, only a tad wiser. You skated through high school like it was kindergarten. There wasn't any essay that could stand in your way and no test you couldn't crack, but it's different on this side of education. No one is here to cut you slack and you have to pull your own weight. You need to gather the iniative and draw the sword of time manage from the rocks if the beast of procrastination is ever to be slayed. Failure to do so will result in sleepless nights and disappointing reviews. But mark my word there is plenty good to come. Be prepared that through scars and tears and sorrow, you Alexander Hanson Bain will finally understand what forgiveness is all about. Now live."

School is designed in order to challenge and help our mind grow. It is rough at times, but it is part of the roller coaster ride called life. Stay in touch with family and friends from home because they will be the people who are there for you when you need them the most, but also do not be afraid to lean on the new people that have come into your life. On the days when you want to give up, remember why you, where you are. You are the one who put yourself up for the obstacle of success, so succeed.

When given the chance to go back in time I would tell myself four things. First, I would say that college is not the same as high school. You are on your own. You have to seek the help. No one will remind you to turn in homework or projects. You are on your own. You have to look for the help. The help will not come to you. Second, do not put off homework. Even if it is due in a week. The faster you get the homework done the more time you have to relax and do other things. Third, take time to study. Do not cram in one night. You might forget all the concepts that you learned. Study a little at a time. It can help in the long run. In other words use time management. The last thing is to always have fun. Give time to yourself. It helps so you will not get burned out.

1. Buy inch high flip flops, the bathrooms are dirty. And a bathrobe, a big one. 2. You-are-going-to-get-home-sick. It will eventually fade away, eventually. 3. Don't kill me. It really is me from the future. No, you are not queen of the world yet. 4. Be brave, everyone is just starting out too. Everyone is reaching out for friends too. Be careful who you make friends with too. That definitely impacts your success in school. 5. Apply for a million scholarships because you will need the money. Living expenses in college are ridiculous. 6. Buy a journal. It will be cool to see how you felt the first day of class and how much things have changed. 7. Use websites to get a heads up on how crazy your professors are or how awesome. 8. Take a money management workshop, while you're swimming in money your friends will burn their textbooks for warmth. 9. You will, at one point have a crisis in college. Do not freak out. You are an adult now, take a breath and fix it. 10. I know it's hard but enjoy your time in college.

Knowing what I know now about college life and makin the transition, the advice I would give myself is pretty simple. I would tell myself to focus on studying and yet still balance a social life with good grades. I would also tell myself to take hold of every and any scholarship opporunity to come my way, since there many unknown fees that universities attach to tuition. I would also tell my high school senior self, that it's all right if you things do not work out perfectly even when they do on paper. Most of all I would tell myself to always do my best, and that sometimes a teacher is very difficult and subjective and I just have to learn to give it my best effort and not stress about getting a grade that I did not want. Just because I could graduate with straight A's in high school, doesn't mean that university will be that easy. So study hard, give your best and don't forget to have fun or else what's the point?

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would begin declaring college as a place of independence. In my first semester, I have learned that students in college have much more responsibility. They are responsible for creating their schedule, buying their books, and attending classes regularly. It is crucial for college students to make clever decisions that will affect their academic career. Therefore, I would advise my senior self to continually practice independence and responsibility in my everyday life. I would also advise myself to practice good communication skills with my peers; and also my teachers. I have learned that it is extremely important to have a good relationship with students and teachers, because those are the most helpful people. In high school, it is customary for a teacher to approach a student if they are performing badly in a class. In college, however, it is up to the student to approach someone if they are struggling. Learning to communicate with peers and professors, without being intimidated, can substantially affect a student's final grade. As a senior in high school, I wish that I had communicated better with the people around me.

During your time transitioning from high school to college, I would say that students should be calm, embrace all opportunities and remember that time is precious.

College, the term nearly inflicts as much panic and stress as the idea of living on your own for the first time. Going from a small school of 79 graduates to a large university of 9,000 in the same class is terrifying. The professors are not teachers, they are professionals. The homework I turn in has to be perfect. I need good grades to keep my pathetic university "scholarship". These were all thoughts that originally crossed my mind in August. I was scared to leave my little sister to face high school alone, scared that I would feel lost and alone without my family and friends. Now, at the end of my first semester I can see that these fears, although true, were nothing to be afraid of. If I could go back, I could tell myself that it's really not scary. Tell myself that like any new subject the professors introduce topics to you. I could emphasize the school's free tutoring. I could tell my former self to be confident, because you finish the semester with a 4.0. However, I would not tell myself any of this information, because these fears drove me to succeed.

If i could go back into time to recomplete senior year in high school i would tell myself to get involved. Instead of just playing the major sports such as basketball and tennis i would have told myself to get involved in the little areas such as march of dimes and other minor clubs. In addition i would have liked to tell myself to volunteer more in hospitals and such due to the fact that someday i would like to be a medical doctor. I should have been involved in a hospital, helping and learning the tricks and the trades of the system. I also would have told my self to get more hands on with the underclass by means of tutoring. I tutored a little bit, but i wish i could go back and help as many underclassmen as i could just so that they could suceed. Finally the last thing i wish i could have told myself would be to apply for more scholarhships to take a large load of my parents. My father has diabetes and lost his job my first year of college and i wish i could've helped earn more finacial aid for college.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior with the benefit of the experiences I have undured thus far in my academic career, I would tell myself to never lose site of my dreams. I would tell myself to never let anyone nor any obstacle, whether it be personal, financial or otherwise, stand in my way of acheiving the aspirations I bestow upon myself. I would tell the young, ambitious yet naive version of myself that total emersion in the academic experience is the best way to find myself and the best way to reach my full potential. Become involved, study hard, meet people, travel to distant places, take full advantage of the opportunities available to me; these are the keys to success, these are the steps to follow to enlightenment and the steps that lead toward realizing personal, professional, academic and spiritual completeness.

I?d tell myself not to get too wrapped up in the transition, since it happens to everyone else. I?d also remind myself that just because my parents aren?t there to chew me out when I screw up doesn?t give me enough leeway to screw up. I learned that the hard way when I ended up on academic probation after my freshman year (I got off of probation the next semester). Basically, I would tell myself that it was time to start taking care of myself and not using my parents as a crutch. I didn?t do that right away and I think that?s why I screwed up in the beginning. I?ve been doing better since then, so if I could impart any knowledge on my past self, it would be that. I chose not to adapt as quickly as I needed to and that?s the one thing I would change about my college experience. I would be in a much better position than I am now, though I?m in a pretty good position anyway, if I had that advice.

Slow down. Take a deep breath. Relax. Keep breathing. Think things through. You want things to go faster. You're impatient for what's next, but you need to hit the brakes for a second. You're going to start making decisions without thinking about the consequences. You have a long life to live, so don't try to get everything done tomorrow. Even though you've told your parents a thousand times that you know that you don't know everything, you still thinkt hat you know more than you do. By the time you're moved out for a few months, you'll realize that. You're going to learn so much in just that short time, and you're going to do a lot of growing up. Even when you get to that point, you'll still have a long way to go. So take a deep breath, lay back, and enjoy the ride. It's going to have its ups and downs, but trust me--the high points, the good memories, and all the fun, are worth it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school, so do not expect it to be. I would tell myself to learn various studying habits and find one that works best for me. Time management is essential and I would have myself focus on techniques that would help manage my time that are easy to maintain throughout the year. I would make sure my high school self understood that the level of difficulty is higher than that which I am used to and it will be important to pay attention and focus during lectures. Also, because my high school self never took notes, I would have myself start taking notes and creating symbols or abbreviations to quickly write down what is important. The final piece of advice I would give myself, would be to not give up on anything that is thrown at me and to not be afraid to go out and try new things.

If I was sent to inform a pre college version of my self about said college I would have a few things to say. Definately go to the University of Arizona you will get an award winning education and will make life long friends. You will go to every football game, even the embarassing loss in the Holiday Bowl. You will make and share memories with the people you met, but there will also be tears. Tears from stress, from being alone, from missing family and friends that aren't here. There will be bad and good times just like always in this "game" of life. Most importantly study for Chemistry and Comparative Religions they will prove to be the most difficult classes your first semester!

I was a high school senior in 1979 and I applied to 2 different colleges and got accepted. Unfortunately, because it was just me and my mother, I had to work to help pay bills. So, I made the mistake of putting off college. If I could give myself advice from back then, I would have encouraged myself to go on to college, so I could take better care of both of us. As it was, I worked, and ended up married with a child. I would tell myself that college would be the best way to a good future, and to just put my head to the grindstone to work and go to school, it will be worth it. Young people don't realize what it takes to make it in this world. They think they have the whole world to do for them. I regret not going to college back then.

The first advice I would give myself would be to use my time wisely and do not procrastinate. It is very important to be ahead of all the application date lines. Also, it is extremely important to be aware of all the opportunities for scholarships and Finacial aid. I was not aware and a I lost that opportunity my first semester. It is a simple process but you just have to sit down and research on internet or network with older friends who had gone throught the same process. Also, take advantage of the advising at school because it really helps to know tou are on the right path and go from there. Lastly, do not ever think that you are not good enough for a scholarship because there is something out there for everyone.

Do not expect college to be as easy as high school was. Prepare to study hard and to put your social life on hold in order to achieve high levels of success. However, always schedule a small amount of time for socializing in order to keep yourself sane through all the stress of the heavy workload. Start slow as you begin and then prepare to take more units in future years.

Casey, I have two completely different sets of advice for you. On the one hand I would give you simple pieces of advice that would help you avoid the academic struggles I went through as I began college. GO TO EVERY CLASS, being there is half the battle. LISTEN HARD, your teachers will generally tell you everything they will be testing you on so soak in every concept. DON?T LEAVE CONFUSED. When you are in class, put a big question mark next to anything in your notes you don?t understand and ask the professor before you leave the room. On the other hand, I'm tempted to just let you make the mistakes I made that led to uncertainty, struggle, and heartbreak because along that path I also learned invaluable lessons about dedication, determination, and hard work. Maybe dropping out of school, waiting tables, and moving to Australia for a while was the best thing that could have happened to you. Either path may lead you to great things so I'll leave it up to you, but I hope you'll take pride in your work and enjoying not knowing exactly how it all will work out!