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It may seem like everybody is telling you this, but stick with what you want to do. College can seem intense at times, but the outcome is rewarding. The earlier you start and the harder you work at it, the earlier you can get out and move on with your life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to go to college right after High School. I would tell myself that instead of getting a job and making money, I should go straight to college and become a teacher. I would aslo tell myself to find a good advisor that could assist me in my journey through college. This is important because in order to truly understand your potential in college, you must be able to be open and diverse to all the educational opportunities in college. I would also remind myself to never give up in college and that education is much more important than making money. I would tell myself that I am much more capable of doing things than I have given myself credit for and that the things I am worried about will resolve themselves so I should only focus on my education.

Relax. Take a deep breath and be yourself. There will be plenty of times when you mess up and fall flat on your face in the coming year but always get back up. Do not lay aside your morals no matter how many other people choose to walk away from what they believe. You are blessed to have the opportunity to go to college so don't waste it. Meet everyone in your dorm and make friends in your classes because some of those people will be life long friends. Explore different interests and go places you normally wouldn't go because being a college student is one of the most mobile times of your life. And remember what Dad always says, "Work hard, do your best and have fun." Live by those three things and you will love Freshman year.

I am in awe of the capabilities within each of us as we strive to be fulfilled in our lives. Furthermore, I acknowledge that we are prone not to tap into our potential. This is often the result of stagnation or becoming comfortable with the status quo, or failing to recognize opportunities as they are encountered. As a little girl, you told mom and dad that you wanted to ?change the world.? They repeatedly told you that you had all of the tools to accomplish this goal. They helped you recognize that change comes in all forms. I learned that living with compassion for others and then acting upon those emotions can evolve into far greater influence in the world, both immediate and on a larger scale. I have since kept these ideals close to my heart. Rather than being overwhelmed by the magnitude of effecting global change, I seek to educate and inspire my peers when the opportunities arise. The transition into collge life will be a flawless one if you challenge and motivate yourself to excel academically and get involved on campus. Remember to always remain positive and surround yourself with positive people who motivate and inspire you.

I would tell my highschool senior self to get my priorities straight. College isnt just about having fun and partying all the time, though that part is inevitable. I would say to be sure to focus hard on my studies, and probably to try and be more involved. I would also tell myself not to be so bummed that I didnt end up going to my 1st choide (UCLA). At U of A I've made lifelong friends whom i wouldn't change for anything and ive come to appreciate less material things. This school really emphasizes education and morality and ethics and public welfare; looking out for one another basically..its shaped me into a pretty compassionate person. If i had gone to a different school and made friends there, then maybe things like these would not be as important to me. I might have ended up more or less the same, however theres the slight chance that id be completely different.

If I were to go back as a high school senior, there are several things I would tell myself: 1. College is nothing like high school and yet has a lot of high school drama. While you will get to meet lots of different people, the same stereotypical gossip-mongers will be around. However, it is much easier in college to ignore those people, since they eventually drop out of your life. 2. Get at least 2 alarm clocks, and try not to set snooze or else you'll never get to your classes. 3. College is not the fashion show high school was. No one cares if you arrive to class in pjs. 4. Enjoy these last few years of irresponsibility. College goes by so quickly that you should try to make every moment count. In the end you're not going to remember the classes and tests you took, but you will remember the times you spent with friends.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Dont let your fear of the unknown keep you from making the most of this opportunity. The decisions you make today, will affect your future, whether they are good, or bad, so make the most of this wonderful time in your life, and go out there and make a difference.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to stress out over the little things. The key to getting through school is to understand all material. Read and complete everything on time, and always ask questions when in doubt. Don't think you are annoying teachers, that is what they are for. The quality of the knowledge gained in a class is much more inportant than the letter grade.

Focus on school and build good connections with other poeple. College is what sets to tone for the rest of you life and its important to get everything out of it you can.

College offers a vast array of free time that many people cannot handle. It seems that it is a lot easier in high school because, in high school, there wasn?t any hour breaks between classes so that time needs to be used wisely. What I regret is not using that time to study because I thought that I knew the material well enough to let it go and go hang out with friends. I have a job that took some of my time, but if only I knew that there were going to be more detail in the test, then I would have used it wisely.

A transition from high school to University is exciting as well as full of challenges in every students life.I feel its worthwhile an expedition to take.College life is much more fun but at the same time it is much more disciplined and keeps you on your toes working on assignments to projects, maintaining a good standing in your class.Meeting the deadlines and at the same time attending lectures is very important.As a high school senior i feel the last year of school makes you carefree as the excitement to enter a new phase of life begins;so if i could go back in time i would like to work in an organised way,attending lectures,meeting the deadlines and working hard so that the transitional phase from high school to university becomes easier for me.College life besides giving you an academic atmosphere opens you to the real world and makes you more competitive.But i think the stepping stone for a successful person starts at school and if you can feel that,life becomes easier for you.So i feel if i understood this while in high school things would have been simpler for me.

If I could go back in time, I would give myself the advice to go straight into Economics for my major. I started college as a Science major, and unfortunately, the classes were very hard. The first semester of college my grades were aweful. If I had started in Economics, my GPA would be closer to a 3.6 and I would have many more opportunities for internships, scholarships, and graduate school opportunities. I would also tell myself to study abroad for a semester, instead of for a summer. I could have learned even more than I have now.

There are plenty of things that I wish I knew during my senior year of high school about my upcoming years of college. I would tell myself that $19.99 would no longer qualify as an "expensive" book. I would tell myself how amazing it is that I can actually be coherent after getting only four hours of sleep. Most importantly though, I would tell myself that all the hard work really does pay off. I would tell myself that no matter how stressful finals, essays and those ever so time-consuming Photoshop projects are, the sense of accomplishment and pride I would feel when I earn that coveted A grade will make all those caffeine filled nights of work worth it. I would tell myself that I made the right decision to go to college and study something that I love. I would tell myself to enjoy every moment I am blessed with, even the late night moments spent in the library when I seriously wonder whether my brain is capable of holding any more information. I would tell myself to be confident and look forward to my future for it is bright.

If I could go back about a little over three years ago and give myself advice into how college would be and how to make my transition a bit easier, personally I do not believe I would want to. I love the fact that I did not know what to expect and went into this experience with a completely open mind and open heart. Not knowing what was ahead of my was the excitement of college and if I tried to give myself advice before I went to college, knowing me I would have given away alot of the fun and excitement. Even though I went into this experience not knowing what to expect, nothing could have ever prepaired me for the memories, fun and many jokes that could have came out of every situation and experience i endured. For me college is the best experience of any young adults life. This is where you find yourself; know what you want out of life and begin the path in fulfilling your own destiny. College is a four year experience that will never be taken away and full of memories that will last a lifetime.

Go to community college first. That is what I would have told myself. Although I love attending a four year college, I would have spent a lot less money trying to find the right major for me if I had gone to a community college while deciding what I wanted to do as a career.

I'd help myself become comfortable with knowing that I don't have to leave the city I grew up in to go to college. Had I grown up in another city/state I would have highly considered the University of Arizona, but because I grew up in Tucson I thought it cliche to end up there so I left it on the back burner when considering colleges. In the long run this is where I have found myself and as I really look into all that is available to me through this University it is exactly what I needed. The sunshine keeps me smiling as I head to and from class, the staff is helpful, supportive, incredibly knowledgable and interactive. I find that the school spirit on this campus is above most. It seems to be that on a daily basis, at least 25{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students and faculty are wearing some sort of school color or emblem. It's great to feel a part of this community of educators and students.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to think about the money. College life is great and I love the University of Arizona. I found a major that I am interested in and I have met many amazing people. Unfortunately, money is always an issue and with the economy the way it is now it would have probably been better to start at a community college and earn an associates and then enter the University of Arizona to finish the bachelors degree. When I was graduating high school I considered entering a community college but I wanted to experience living away from home and decided to go straight to a four year institution. Academically this was not a problem because I have always been responisble and a hardworker but sometimes I wonder if all of this is worth the loans. College is a very important step to working towards a promising career but as I enter my junior year of college and I realize that graduate school is inevitable I question if I could have been more economical. I would definetly tell my high school self to remember the price of college.

college is the important part of a person's life. it is where we build our carrer, our future that will be wit us for the rest of our life. making right decisions by saying no to the bad influences and being on top of the game at all time help you to be succesful in college. working hard will really paid off at the end.

Don't be afraid to take chances, regrets are harder to get over than mistakes. Do you best academically, but do not get upset when you fail. Get to know everyone you can, you never know what they can do for you in the future. Introduce yourself to your professors on the first day, they are the ones in charge of your sucess. Go to the football games, it is pride in its finest form. Walk around campus and take it all in because one day you are going to wake up wondering where the last four years went and will miss it.

Research scholarships more, and understand the terms to choose the best one. Also, don't work as many hours outside of school, make the time to concentrate on classes.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself a lot of things. Now that I know how difficult the transition is I would tell myself to not take college so lightly, no matter how well I did in high school, because high school and college are very different. I would also tell myself to start to become more independent with my school work and academics before graduating high school. Professors don't wait on you hand and foot like they do in high school. Another thing that I would tell myself is something that my advisor recently told me, college is your job, it is one long interview process and you get one legitamite chance at the interview. Do-overs and "extra-credit" are almost non-existant, so you gotta make the most out of it while your here. So, with that in mind I would tell myself to give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to my academics from day 1 until I graduate, because after all it is my job and I have to preform well in front of my bosses (professors) or else I will get fired.

I would probably give my self two items of advice: to actually study in high school and to apply for more scholarships in highschool. The first one because in high school I never had to study and now in college i am having too and it's hard to get used to. Although I wouldn't say that the work in college is much harder, there is more of it and it requires more critical thinking than in high school. As for the second part of advice, i didn't really start looking into scholarships until the end of my senior year and wasn't able to get any for my freshmen year of college. That helped me reallize what everyone meant when they said "college is expensive." Not having any scholarships puts an not needed load on my parents to pay for my schooling since all I was able to get was a student loan.

The advice to give to my self would be to ignore some of the friends that will do you harm and to just focus on school. THe last thing i would say is that in the end it will all be ok.

INTERNSHIPS!!! The biggest factor in the difference between those who leave ready to rock n roll and those who get crap jobs like me is, understandably, job preparation beforehand. Instead of spending your summer break partying and gaming, network to find some spot that looks good on a resume, the payoff is enormous. FINANCIAL AID- do well scholastically and you're elgible for all sorts of aid, free money. SIT IN on classes administered by professors you're considering taking, a good professor is a jewel that can challenge you to impossible intellectual development on your own; a bad one poisons your intellectual spirit, and leads to bad grades. Really good ones are hard to find, but worth the search. Bad ones are easy to get stuck with if you don't watch where you're going. Oh, learn to dance- it's not an option

Always tell yourself to go into the world with an open mind. You have one life and you can't go back and change previous actions. I wish someone would have told me to go into college with full force. Instead, I was caught in a limbo between staying home over insignificant relationships and fears, and I lost two years of the University experience. Moving out of state to a school where I knew practically no one was a test of strength. I thank the fate that brought me here every day. College is new, and sometimes scary, but that's ok. Challenges will present themselves several times in your life. Go to college with the mindset that you don't have to know exactly what you'll do, or where you'll end up, but that you'll improve yourself, your education, and your character. Enjoy every moment, even those that are trying because you can't have this experience forever. Ultimately, every situation, class, and professor will mold you into the person you function as in society. Breathe it in, remember it, and work hard. You'll thank yourself for it and reap the benefits soon enough.

Looking back on my college life, instead of trying to blend into the crowd, I would tell myself to assert who I am and my unique personality and not to be afraid of people not liking me. Too often I would censor what I say and do, being afraid of what other people thought; but eventually came to conclude that people want to hear what I say, enjoy my opinions and that occasional faux pas are not that bad and that people laughing with my mistakes is a great way of bonding. Mistakes help me learn and the best times and stories that I will remember tend to involve me misspeaking or making mistakes. In the end, instead of trying to finesse every statement, by just being honest and stating who I am makes me happier and leads to people respecting me more. In my senior year, a very serious fashionista classmate came dressed in French chic and in my early years I would have been afraid to point out that she looked like a mime, but before class I pretended to be in a glass box; she laughed and we became friends.

I would tell myself that I ought to take more community college classes so that once my time at the University began, I could explore further the different courses offered. There is so much opportunity at the University of Arizona, so many classes, yet only enough time to decide on a major early, and stick to the required course work. If I had taken more general education requirements during high school, I could have spent more time exploring different fields of study.

I would absolutely impart the importance of reaching for the stars and dedicating yourself to your coursework. Though I am in the Honors College, double majoring in Philosophy and English, a student-body senator, a Resident Assistant, and more, I feel as though I could have gone to a better school. The University of Arizona was the first and only school I applied to. I gained admittance and I came. I wish I applied to a few more schools. Who knows where I could have gone and what I could have done. This is a regret I would communicate to myself, however, I am so pleased and happy with my experience here at the University of Arizona. I believe I have garnered a fabulous education for the price and I feel as though I have grown as a person exponentially. The Philosophy Department is ranked 14th in the world and I do not feel as though I could have gotten as lucky as I did with that. Philosophy is an amazing field that streches the limits of one's intellect and I have no reservations about saying that I am a better student and person for having studied it.

Plan ahead; "financial aid" Visit the campus before deciding Doing research on degrees Consider "testing" SATs Research for college Be active, and get involved

If i could talk to my high school self about how to prepare for college i would have done a million things differently. i woud start by telling myself that college isnt all about having a good time and that it is something that you need to be seriously prepared for. getting involved with clubs and activities inside and outside of school is a really good way to help prepare yourself for college atleast with the scholarship part. i would have made sure that i was focused on my classes so that i wouldnt be having a hard time getting into a school do to grades. i would tell myself that working so much was good for my wallet but not good to prepare for school if all i am doing is spending it on shopping. lastly i would tell myself that if i honestly wanted "the college experience" that i needed to go to a four year college not just a community college because its cheaper.

Try the best you can in college. You will expierience many memorable times, so embrace the years you attend college!

If I were given the chance to go back to high school, I would have told myself to plan for the unexpected, not be afraid of change and embrace knowledge. I would have also given advice about leaving home, although it seemed hard at first, not being with my family and on my own, after I got involved with the activities on campus and all the opportunites U of A has, I felt happier and less home sick. The final piece of advice I would have given myself would be to have planned more financially. I didn't apply for as many scholarships as I should have, and the tution will be rising within the next few years which makes it hard to focus on school when you are worried about how you are going to pay for next semsester or work a part time job and do school work. I think that if I was told these things while I was in high school, my freshman year and transition of life would have been easier.

Apply for as many scholarships as possible to put myself in a better financial position for my future.

I would tell myself that I should research the schools I'm applying to better. I would also tell myself to apply to schools closer to home and take my boyfriend, friends, and family into more consideration. I thought that I should solely base the decision and not base it on any of these things. But attending college 2500 miles from home and my boyfriend. I didn't think that my boyfriend and I would beat the odds and last through the first year apart but now we've made it through a year and a half. I would have planned my decision better and taken more factors into consideration than I did. It's important to consider distance, academics, social life, money, how the campus makes you feel, and so much more. I'm somewhat happy with my decision but that's mostly because I am happy with the education I am getting here. If it wasn't for the great academics in my field than I may not still be here.

Amanda, When you get to college you should try everything you can. There are so many things to expereince and you never know which one will spark a lifelong passion. Study abroad, audtion for a play, join a sorority whatever you think is remotely interesting check it out at least once. The best part of college is not having to worry about what will happen tomorrow, you are free to explore new subjects and have fun. However, the school work is hard, you have always had it easy when it came to school work, so you will have to make sure you give it enough time and energy. There is no one to watch over you making sure you are making good decisions but you are a good kid and I know you will make choices that will enhance your experience while still having fun!

Your goal for your career is a constant and unchanging. As such, try and take classes that wil expand your knowledge beyond your career track. Become a well rounded person, write more, read everything! I would tell you to pace yourself but it would be a disservice to do so. Four years goes by in a blink, take as much in as you can.

If I could go back into time to when I was a sophomore in high school I would suggest to myself that I become very involved in school activities and volunteer out of school. I would also suggest that I take some courses at a community college to get a step ahead when it's time to start a college or university. Taking some community college general eduaction classes would get me a step ahead to starting my major. I would also recommend working part time or volunteering at a work place that was related to my future major of interest. Figuring out whether or not you like your career path during high school is better than figuring it out after taking courses at a university or college.

I would have told myself to take chances and go straight to the University of Arizona. As a senior in high school I decided to go the the local community college because I was offered a scholarship, whereas I was not offered one at the U of A. I was afraid to take out student loans instead of using my scholarship and that was a mistake. I was unhappy at the community college and feel like I wasted two years of my college experience. So, as I told my sister when she graduated high school, I would have told myself not to let the cost scare me out of following my dreams!

Money matters. As a high school student living with family, I did not realize that money is a real thing, with real consequences. Upon entering college, taking out loans in the thousands of dollars, or racking up credit card debt, seemed harmless. Having not previously paid living expenses such as rent, utilities, and food, the value of this debt can lack tangible meaning. However, when paying off student loans or credit card debt begins to cut into a significant portion of your paycheck, this money is very real. In a recent study, the National Center for Education Statistics shows approximately 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of recent college graduates have student loans, with an average student loan debt of $10,000. As a first-time college student, be conservative in your spending. Buy only what you need, and realize the wealth of resources around you: libraries, campus facilities, and student discounts. Be aware that money borrowed is still money you have to pay one day, even if that day is not today. Your thriftiness and smart spending will not only save you from post-graduation debt, but also serve as valuable skills for your entire life.

Wow. What a question! I would have told myself to focus on one path for school so I can better myself and my future family. I would also have went away for school and make sure I succeed in whatever I would have chosen. I am now in my 30's and very interested in Medical School. I would have made sure that I tell myself to maintain my focus and be sure that I understand my Sciences since I have to go back and take many of my sciences. The transition into College would have been very challenging at first but I would have told myself to hang in there and focus on the completing of all course work at hand.

I would choose the school which has good weather, great social life, and semi-great academics

I would tell myself to get into the habit of studying and not relying on my teaches to tell me everything. This semester in college I didnt realize just how much studying made a difference. Also in high school I was always relying on my teachers to get the answers I needed, but now in college and considering on how large the classes are, getting help from my professors is difficult.

I would tell myself to apply to more schools, to work harder in my classes, and to believe in myself and my ability to take care of myself. Since starting college I have become a whole new person. I am responsible, put together, and focused on my studies. I know I could have succeeded at many schools that are better ranked and more prestigeous than the University of Arizona. I would also tell myself to not be afraid to move away from home. Since starting college I have entriely taken care of myself and I know that I could have succeeded anywhere, not just close to home.

"Cheryl Tanya Hawkins, volunteer! Go to every veterinarian office you can find and watch EVERYTHING! The way the receptionist welcomes the incomers, the way the vet tech handles the animals, the way the veterinarian diagnoses the symptoms, even the way the janitor cleans the floor! Get AS MUCH experience as possible and stay focused on those science courses. Learn how to condense study time with the maximum understanding, make it a habit to rewrite notes, and read, read, read! But most importantly, learn to take care of yourself before you get to college. It may seem like the perfect scenario, being on your own, having your own place, eating whatever you want. But its tough. Candy and ice cream seem awesome for dinner but they are not. You need to sleep, eat healthy, and continue exercising, because all the studying in the world wont help you for the amazingly difficult tests you will endure if you are sleep deprived. Remember SESS: Study, Eat healthy, Sleep, Socialize and you will do extermely well in college. PS, Go to Australia!"

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to not to worry about not having money to go to a university like the rest of my friends. I would tell myself to not feel down whenever somebody told me that I would not make anything out of myself do to my hispanic heritage and status as an underpriviledge lower class citizen, that I would show them just how far I could go. I would tell myself to thank all those nay sayers, because every no they gave me became a challenge I wished to take on. That so far, I have received my Associates in Political Science at Cochise College and am enrolled at the University of Arizona for my Bachelors in Political Science and Pre-Business for Business Management. This Spring 2010, I will be attending Georgetown University full time as well as be working on a congressional internship I was accepted to for a semester. I will tell myself to never doubt and walk to the stage to receive my high school diploma with my head held high, because it is the beginnig of the rest of my life.

I would have told myself to stay in high school and finish instead of dropping out and getting a GED. By dropping out, I lost all the scholarship opportunities and had to pay everything on my own. Not only did it take 3 years for me to save up for the freshman tuition, but also as the time went by, I was losing the motivation to apply to school. After 3 years of working, I realized that I could do so much more with a degree, and applied to in-state university. I constantly think about how I had 4.0GPA, and had everything going for me. The high school I went to was private and forced the religious belief that I did not follow. At the time, I did not think about the financial consequences it could bring. I know now that the choices I make are significant and that it will influence my future from now on. I can only seize the day from here on, and I do my best to make it up for that mistake. If I could have talked to myself doing that, I could of had significant fiancial help.

I would say, don't pass the opprotunity of applying to scholorships. Apply to as many as you can. Grades can affect your chances for college, scholarships, graduate school and maybe even your dream career. Aim high and don't lower your self, keep up with your homework daily and study for tests at least a week in advance, and use your resorces like teachers and tutoring. Stay in a dorm your first year and make friends, have study groups. Most of all, your there to learn, and your paying for that education. Mistakes your first year can cause alot of turmoil for a student later on. Losing scholoarships is easy but it's even harder to raise that GPA back up once it goes down. Apply to internships and get involved. Being an active student involved with alot of activites makes a difference when looking at a student. And try not to take a break between school. It's hard to get back in. Plus starting with community college is a good idea because it's easier to make the transition between high school and college school work and the cost of attendance is cheaper.

Do your homework. Go to class. Do not expect A's. College is a whole other ball game and with it comes expectations that weren't present in high school. In college, you will be responsible for learning a great deal of material in each class and no one will be there to spoon feed you the information. So much of your learning experience is based on what you as a student are willing to put in. Do not be afraid of this, however. College is that much more rewarding because of these facts.

To have worked a little harder in my senior year and try to avoid "senioritis".

I would say study harder and try and keep a good GPA. I would have liked to do better my first year and this year its not going as well but I'm trying hard. I would still chose The University of Arizona though.