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Join and attend as many campus club events as you can during the first few weeks of school. You can find which clubs interest you and more importantly, build relationships with your new friends. There's no harm done if you don't like a particular club or group, but attending these events as early as possible would be the best way to meet new people, as everyone is in the same boat. Don't worry too much about school and academics. For the majority of first year, the classes are introductory and easy. Just make sure at the very least to attend class each day. You can always cram for an exam a few days before the actual test, but you'll have a much better starting point if you have your notes that you personally wrote (not from a friend) from class/discussion. Otherwise, if you can get past the chickenscratch your friend wrote and passed off as notes, you'll be asking yourself the importance of an ambiguously highlighted excerpt. Lastly, have fun. College is a truly unique experience. Whether it's your top choice or a local community college, it is what you make of it.

To go back, I would inform myself the importance of community college, it helps to take you basics first and to save money. Why pay $16,000 a semester for english, math and history, when you can pay $3,000 grand and have them transfer over. I would tell myself at the senior level that community college has a huge impact for my decision to stay with my architecture studies. I would tell myself to save a savings account because cost of materials to build models do run up a bill. I will tell myself to enjoy my freedom because once architecture studio hours come to play, life as we know it is over! But to continue in on education is extremly important.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to focus on independent learning and studying. They biggest difficulty transitioning has been getting used to the teaching style. The bulk of learning is done at home and on my own for midterms and finals. I would definitely tell my former self to practice teaching and going over concepts before my high school teachers began new lessons. I would also tell myself to keep up the time management! It is so very crucial to be able to manage time well in college. Professors are not constantly reminding students of due dates, assignments, and producing study guides. Finding time to map out and manage all of these things will make transitioning a lot easier! Finally, I would tell myself to be open to new opportunities. The opportunities to get involved are countless in college. I would tell my former self to join more clubs and be less shy to prepare myself for a campus with thirty thousand students. The best advice I can give is, work hard and make time to find and develop yourself!

By now you're probably living the life and blowing off studying for your tests because, hey you're a senior, you own this school. You know what? Stop that. First off you do not "own" the school. And secondly study for your tests, you're just going to have a hard time getting back into the groove of things when you go back to school in the fall. Now to advice, you should know that it's ok to feel stressed about where you're going to college but slow down a little bit. Don't accept going to that four year college just becasue you didn't do your research in the beginning of the year, it's ok to go to the community college, you'll be able to research all the schools you want, and do it right this time, you still get a solid education AND your parents will love you more because of the loads of money you're saving them. Let's get serious now college can be a scary place, but you just need to be yourself and you'll do wonderfully. Don't sweat the small stuff either. Now go study!

If I could go back in time to talk to my high school senior-self, I would say "You'll do better than you thought you'd do at this whole college thing." However, I would continue in saying, "Don't take a 4.0 GPA for granted, especially considering you were diagnosed with a 'learning disability' a couple of years ago. Accept the Lord's Grace and His Truth with humbleness, so that you can help others through this life. Whenever possible, so long as God sees it according to His Plan for you, strive to place smiles on people's faces and hearts. Also, think, really think about why you want an education: how will you use the knowledge you receive for the betterment of Humanity, and therefore you yourself? Lastly, enjoy each day given to you, and strive for faithful obedience in Christ the Redeemer." And then I'd say, "Don't worry. We'll do just fine."

Work harder as a high school student so that you can get into UCSD. Get involved in the community and use your resources that are available to you! Be yourself and work hard, forget about making other people happy.

I would of told my self "I am an artist with the motivation to grab hold of my dream to be able to build a career in art; an artist who is constantly striving, an artist who makes a difference in our society, and an artist who will teach other artists to achieve their dreams. My goal is to become a professional artist, who in the end will be able to say, "I did it!" even when walls were put up around me. To accomplish this goal I know I must obtain an education that will provide the training, tools, and connections while I am transforming into the artist I am meant to be. I don’t want to settle for anything less then what my dreams deserve. Ringling College of Art and Design is the school that provides the specific criteria that I need to become a successful professional artist and im going to go there. I am determined to do everything I can to be a success. I have been told by many that I cannot do this on my own. However, i have that power, not them. I can do this. I am going to do this"

I would tell myself to make a study plan, to stop procrastinating, to not forget the reasons why I try. I would emphasize on how tough the transition from high school to college is. I would teach my naïve self about what it truly means to be independent. I would drill into my younger self’s head that I need to always work towards my goals and to not lose my path when obstacles are thrown my way. I would tell myself that college is something that I really need to be serious about. That college is where my future begins, where the door of opportunities will open. That every choice I make will have an impact and depends on me, myself, and I to decide which one is for the best.

Dear Hanna, You did it! You are a Bachelor of Arts in Drama! Huzzah! Just in case you ever go back in time and get to redo the whole thing here is some wisdom to take back with you: Go to every audition. Don’t be so hard on yourself. You are a freshman. That means that everything really is FRESH. Love yourself more. You are beautiful, talented, capable and valid. Let unrequited love go. Really. You will be lighter and freer. Eat less ice cream. Work out more. Apply to more scholarships. You are good enough to win some. Write more. There is a great writer within you. Be open to more than one kind of future. Just say "hi". Shyness can be misinterpreted as disinterest and rudeness. Avoid living in a triple dorm room. Join a field hockey team. Avoid that super insane cardio workout. Your knees will thank you. Keep studying Spanish. And above all else: Stay positive, be yourself and make some wonderful friends. Love, Hanna

Everything gets better after high school, but at the same time, more challenging. Take the time to talk to your teachers about college and hear what kinds of experience they went through so you can get an idea about what college is going to be like. Apply for many scholarships as much as you can since you have nothing to lose, and ask your teachers for help if anything since they have been helping students with college-related topics. I would recommend visiting college campuses to get a good exposure of the environment there and apply to colleges that you're comfortable with. I know it is hard choosing a major, but keep exploring; you will never know where you might end up! Always turn in applications as early as possible in general; you might get lucky. Find something that makes you happy and do what you can for this community; you are human, and you have it better than others, so take advantage with what you have. Don't worry, you are not alone, there are people to help you, you just have to reach out to them.

An individual does not know what he/she is capable of until taking that leap of faith. My high school self would always be a recluse and settle for the bare minimum without being ambitious. The ability to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior would be priceless. Facing my younger self, I would tell him to get up and become the best he can be with his abilities, which would undoubtedly spark a fire, a zealous passion. Telling him to not slack off, especially during the his first quarter, would definitely be a priority. I would want myself to also find professional clubs and organiztions with similar interests earlier on in my college career. However, I would also tell him that despite working for long hours and stressing for days at length yet end up 'failing' is alright. My AP Literature teacher, Mrs. Panosian, had a quote on her wall that said: "Mistakes are marvelous." I would tell him that mistakes are indeed marvelous, but only if you learn and grow from them because there will be a point where you stop failing and start accomplishing.

If I could manage to go back in time, I would greatly advise myself to make some different choices towards my college life. First off, I would tell myself to take a breath and to relax so that no matter what University I chose everything would be okay. I would have also told myself to seriously consider living on campus rather than at home, because commuting every day is a hassle and has taken time away from my studies. I would have additionally advised myself to take certain general education classes as a pass or no pass, so that if I did poorly in these classes it would not affect my gpa. And to not take all of my GE's consecutively so that I could have a balance between easy GE's and more difficult major required courses. I would tell myself to try to schedule classes at certain times to avoid traffic. Also, to plan out my schedule with advisors so that I may have taken math earlier to be on track to graduate early. And I would have tried to be more social with others to make friends and to go to office hours for help.

If i could go back I would tell myself to save money because mishaps happen. I would tell myself to not get distracted or too caught up in making too many friends because even though having a social life is good, you have to remember what your purpose is. It's ok to feel homesick so don't beat yourself up about thinking you're overreacting if you miss you parents. I would also tell myself to learn to deal with peoplle who do not come from the same place as you; some live better, and some live worse but be thankful for what you have. Remember that you are growing up in this process so be responsible and remember that your life depends on what you want! Not what others expect from you. Be happy and remember that things get tough but God never gives you anything you can't handle.

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice, the first words out of my mouth would be to keep a strict planner and write everything I need to do beforehand. College is different from high school, each class assigns multiple assignments on different days of the week and because there is just so much stuff to do and remember I will never be able to keep them all in order. That's why I will need to constantly check it so it might be better to use google calendar to get daily reminders and updates. If I just write them in one source I might remember to write it down but looking at it again is a different story. Especially since

Transitioning from high school to college was not easy, and although many people say that taking challenging courses such as Honors, Advance placement, or extra classes will ease the transition, that was not the case for me. If I were to go back to senior year, I would advice myself to reach out for help and not be intimidated. This was something I did not do my first quarter at UCI which actually affected me, however I am taking advantage of all resources that are available which have helped me incredibly a lot. College life is completely different from high school, there are people from different countries that are from different backgrounds and speak many languages and it is crucial to emerge ourselves in the diversity the campus has to offer. Being open minded will help you make friendships that will often last. Most importantly I would advice myself not to lose sight of why you are in college, there will be many distractions, but in the end you are the one paying for college, you need to make your own decisions in order to reach that goal you initially came here for.

I would tell myself not to apply as a physics major and to apply as a biology major. I would also have applied to out of state schools or at least some private colleges in California as I may have had better chances or opportunities I never thought of. I would tell myself to have put in more research in deciding a college and worked harder on my gpa in the year. I would also say to maintain a 3.0 in college in the first year as that opens so many doors for research and internships out there. The 3.0 is vital for almost anything involving scholarships, internships, and research programs and trying to bring your gpa back up to is is really hard. The last thing I would tell myself is have fun and that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity so don't let the next four years slip by as they go by fast.

The advice I will give myself is to be prepare for the quarter system. The quarter system goes by in a blink of an eye. I will also take senior year in high school more seriously and don't be lazy so when you get to you first quarter in college, you will be prepared for whats going to happen. I would tell myself not to be afraid or intimitaded by college because college is not a big deal. College helps you prepare for the real world and prepare you to live on your own with resposiblities and consquences. College is not a scary place to go. College is fun and exciting and you learn a lot of new things. Another advice I would tell myself is don't forget what you learned in high school because you learn the same thing in college. In addition, be social and make new friends and form study groups. It helps you learn much quicker and have fun at the same time. It also makes studying something to look forward to. And lastly, don't give up when you hit a rough patch because what comes after that rough patch is success.

I would tell myself not to base your college choice on how prestigious or academically superior one school is to another, but rather to go visit the campus and take in the atmostphere of that campus and see if you like it or not. I was lucky and ended up at a univeristy that fitted my personality and learning style perfectly, but I also had friends who've already dropped out of school because the atmosphere they were put in did not match their personality. Also, I would tell myself to consider traveling out of state or up north to attend college because being away from home for college is an experience you only get once in a lifetime and shouldn't be missed out on because of financial problems. Lastly, I would tell myself to spend as much time as you could with the friends you made in high school because chances are you won't be seeing them anymore after graduation and the summer. The friendships that are made in high school are really the first true friendships you have with another person and you should cherish them as much as possible before leaving.

Breanna, take a deep breath, and reevaluate this time in your life. Those extra two hours of studying are not more important than the shut eye you could be receiving right now. And with lack of sleep will come the biggest zit of your life, which no amount of makeup will cover, though this is not the end of the world. Soon you will wonder where the time has gone and your life will be shifted into a whole other dimension. You will feel vulnerable, naïve, and utterly alone, but realize you are not the only one. When you walk through those doors on your first day of class, you will stumble upon someone whose math skills are just as terrible as yours, who appreciates nineties music more than Kurt loves Courtney, and who will be there though numerous late night study sessions. Do not fret over grades, thankfully you obtained your father’s memory. Balancing finances is slightly more difficult, though your mother’s sense of frugality will come in handy. Just remember to relax and enjoy the moment, and while the world is revolving around your last minute term paper, everything else will fall into place.

I would tell my high school senior self to be more productive in life. Look for scholarships so I don't have to take out as many loans. Be more productive in yourself by not procrastinating. Enjoy the last year of high school because things will only get harder from here. Spend lots of time with your family and friends because you know it'll be a good three months before you see any of them again while you're away in another state. Don't take your parents for granted because they put in a lot of time and effort to put you where you are today, so don't argue with them as much. Take another year of Spanish so that you won't have to take a language as an undergraduate. Set some realistic goals for yourself and work hard no matter what. While work is good, having fun is also important as well. Take joy in the little things in life and be optimistic about your future.

If I could go back in time and tell my younger self anything, I would tell myself that no matter how hard or overwhelming things will get, keep working hard and give it your very best. There will be moments when you start to wonder "Is this really worth all the trouble?!" you may feel like you are riding a surfboard on top of a tsunami! It is during these "Wave riding moments" where you have no other choice but to hold on and try to keep balance. Sometimes though you can't hold yourself up and you need someone to lean on. This is when you need to rely on friends who can help support you when you get that sinking feeling. If you try to keep doing things by yourself you will have nobody there to catch you. College life is hard and even scary at times, but just know that that at the end of the tunnel is a light unlike anything you have ever seen before.

If I could go back and tell my high school self anything, I would tell her to not do anything differently. I did well in high school and had a great time. I have many memories there that I will never forget. I went to a community college afterwards, and I think that was the best decision of my life. It was a good transition to college, it was inexpensive, it was a small community, and I met my husband there. I became close to many people, professors, staff, and students, and I was given great opportunities there that I wouldn't have had otherwise. Choosing UC Irvine was another great decision I made. I love that school. I am even choosing to go to graduate school there. I met many people I will be friends with for the rest of my life, and I learned so much. I feel that I am not just a college graduate with a psychology degree, but a well-rounded person who knows more about people, education,money, friends, health, and life in general. If I could go and tell my high school self anything, it would be, "Do what you want to do."

there are many things that i would do different. i had my son as a senior in high school and that has made my life much harder than it was for many of my class mates in high school. i love my son with all of my heart but i know that i could have made some different choices to make things a little easier on my self. i am now 25 and in my first year of college. i now have two children and am a single parent and life is not easy. i think that if i had gone to college right after high school i would be almost done now. i have been a busy lady with working full time and going to school full time. so i am taking a little of my own advice and trying to make things a little easier for myself and my children and applying for some scholarships so that i won't have to work so much and i can focus on my children and school. thank you for your time and i hope that you concider me for this scholarship.

The popular phrase, there is no sight like hindsight is more than applicable to the college transition process. When looking back, the two most significant aspects I would stress to myself would be research and discipline. I would emphasize research as it applies to different campuses, majors, future occupations, even clubs on campus and scholarship opportunities. My campus plays host to over 500 organizations and I wish I had taken advantage of these organizations and getting involved during my integration into college. They provide balance to the academic stresses of college and serve as an outlet to get involved in the college community and more effectively network. I would also stress researching counseling opportunities. In college, campuses usually have phenomenal counseling options including career, academic, financial aid, and therapuetic counseling. However, in college it is the student's responsibility to seek out these helpful options. I would advise myself to fully research these options and take full advantage of them. Last but not least, I would advise myself to remain determined and disciplined. It is easy to lose sight of what you're working toward at a four year university but it is more than worth it in the end.

I would call myself on my 18th birthday. "Don't talk. Just listen. This is you from the future. Get a paper and pencil. Don't believe me? You have a crush on your spanish teacher and you don't want anybody to know. First, call your family every week during college." I never realized until well after my first year as a college student how much family can support and ease the transition. "You are not as smart as you think. Your GPA will drop to 2.7 before you realize that you need to study much more than you are. Start now." As a high school student, I had passed my classes with ease; I never spent much time studying yet did extraordinarly well. This is not the case with college where everybody was just as intelligent, if not more, than I was. "And - listen well - you will find a lot of inspiration and friendship in community service." Some of my favorite moments as a college students were times me and other like-minded individuals donated our time to help a cause we all believed in. An interesting question: would I have listened to my own advice?

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is simple."Major not in what will pay more, but in what you have a passion for".,is what I would tell myself. At my freshmen orientation,I found myself hearing students talk about how they wanted to major in dance ,but their parents stressed them into majoring in law or engineering. This becomes a problem for the student in many ways. Not interested in a topic study results into slacking off and puts the student behind and away from the path they really do want to walk on. Its hard to know what one finds an interest in even I found myself changing my mind now and then. Since a student is still finding who they are in college,what a students likes (music,dancing,cooking,reading ,swimming ect.) never changes! With that being said don't worry about the money,if you do what you love the money will come in later!

I would tell myself to study harder for all my AP classes and take more AP classes because if I had taken it more seriously, I would have gotten more units for college and is more capable of doing better in all my classes.

I would have told myself that the hard part about the transition is the emotional one, not the educational one. I moved nine hours away from my home and I have always been very family-oriented, so not being able to see them for months at a time was very hard. Unlike a lot of people who go to UC Irvine, I did not have a lot of friends from high school there, so it was slightly harder for me to make new friends, and living with a stranger was very hard as well. I had always thought the schooling would be the hard part about college, but my high school education had prepared me for that. For me, it was the emotional transition that was the most difficult.

When I was attending high school my goal was to get accepted to Stanford. Even though I had a high gpa and was involved in a plethora of extracurricular activites, Stanford rejected me. I believe my inability to attend this university was due to my mediocre SAT scores. I did not make time to adequately prepare for this exam, which may have cost me an acceptance to my top college choice. Looking back, I wish I would have spent more time studying for the SAT. If I could give my high school senior self advice, I would tell myself to study as much as I can for the SAT. I have learned my lesson and I have decided not to make the same mistake. I am planning on taking the MCAT in a few years and I will not fail to adequately prepare for this exam like I did with the SAT.

Work as much as you can before school starts because job and school do not mix. And, you do not want to be broke. Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. Put everything you got into what your doing. Give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}.

I would say to myself to "hold on tight for what is about to be the ride of your life kid!!!" Although college life is fun and there will be a lot of distractions, you cannot loose focus. Use all the resources that are available to you and always ask questions so that you are knowledgable of all that you need to do for success. Never loose hope, because there will be times where you want to give up but no one said life is easy! Take avantage of the fact that your professors, counselors, and peers have experiences and can share knowledge and provide you with insight. Above all, keep strong and study hard. Your future is begining and the world is a beautiful place; keep your mind open.

I would tell myself to research colleges more before applying, and truly thinking about what I want during my college life. Thinking about my priorities and what I care about are necessities. I need to put more time into one of the biggest decisions of my life.

If I could speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stay focused, dedicated, and above all else, calm. College scared me at first, and while I was able to face the challenges and even surprise myself with my learning and grades, the difference between high school and college and the transition between them slowed me down a little bit at first. I, in college, would tell my high school self that no matter how rough it is to go to a new school with no friends, much more demanding classes, a large campus, and a harder field of study, I can only be intimidated if I let myself. I would remind myself that I can achieve it as long as I remember my goal and remember that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

If I were able to turn back time. I would talk to myself and explain three things to me. The first being; saving is a huge part of being a responsible student, and every penny helps. Next I would talk about the "College hype", it is nonsense to go out and party all the time. The third and last thing that I would explain to myself is being yourself is one of the most crucial parts of going through college. If you go on to be yourself, then you will realize your true desires , and once you decide something you desire you wount stop till you are able to achieve what you desire. In my case it is a BS in healthcare management, and nothing will stop me from achieving what I desire.

Apply to as many universities that you can and be careful with your decision. Do not turn down a college just because its a rivial of your favorite team and your education is more important than anything else. Study Hard and Play Harder.

As a senior in high school I really didn't know much about applying to college and what exactly I needed to do as far as making sure that I could make it as affordable as possible. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself about scholarships and how they can rmake all the difference when it comes to being able to afford college. When I was applying for college as a high school senior I had absolutely no knowledge of all the different types of scholarships there are out there. I felt that I was just an average student and there was absolutely no way I could ever get any sort of scholarship to help me pay for college. I know now that there are scholarships out there for everyone, and this is something I really wish I would've known when I was a high school senior.

Freshman year was great. You have a lot of lifelong friends. However, you spent way too long wallowing in a major that did you no good. Making computer games is hard, mostly because of the fact you are really bad at computer science/programming. Design is completely different from actual implementation. Also, when you moved out of the dorms, that should not have given you free range to play wow all day because you didn't have easy access to hang out with friends. You should have joined some clubs, and made MORE friends. You should have pursued your passion of writing earlier, and participated in multiple internships to give you real working experience. The biggest thing to understand is just to not be afraid to fail. It would have been lovely if the school held your hand to that realization, but ultimately, you have to find it within yourself to just take things on, because the more you do, the faster you can fail, and the faster you can get over it and move on.

Jump into college with both feet. Start off going to a community college, make the transition easy for yourself . This is a great place to start, especially if you do not know what you intend to major in. Do not wait until the last minute to start looing for scholarship money. Every bit of money helps so look any and everywhere to find any financial help. Take advantage of the resources that the school provides to you and the help that the counselors can give you. know that there are people to help you and you are not alone in your college experience.

Learn how to study consistently without procrastinating. Focusing during the lectures is more important than studying by yourself. Get involved in school activities and take advantage of the school benefits as much as you can. Learn how to balance yourself between academics and extracurricular activities. Overall, enjoy the college life since it will just be one time of your life.

I would tell my past self to apply to California State University Long Beach because it is far more affordable and that I will end up switching to a business administration major instead of biological sciences.

If I could go back in time 2 years and speak to myself as a high school senior there are a few things I would say. I remember being very nervous and stressed thinking about college back then, so the first thing I would tell myself to do is relax. Now that I am two years into college I know that everything is turning out fine, so there is no need to panic. The next thing I would tell myself is to keep my job and participate in college athletics. These are two things I did while at junior college that I was thankful that I did. My job allowed me to pay for college as I attended without having to take out any loans and playing college sports was something I wasn’t sure about doing but it ended up being one of the most fun things I have ever done. The last thing I would tell myself to do is decide what you want to study sooner. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to study in high school but if I knew I wanted to study business my academic journey would have been much simpler.

Study hard. Take the summer classes you are going to take seriously because it gets so much harder when the school year starts. Make as many friends during the summer session as you can because they are the people who will be there for you when the real challenges begin. During your last year of high school, don't slack off because good study habits are hard to build once school starts and things start piling up. Most of all enjoy your last year and the summer leading up to college. Irvine is a wonderful place with so many people to meet, so take chances and go out and make friends, take advantage of all the opportunities you are given this year and in college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would give the advice to step outside of my comfort zone and be more assertive. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is helpful to allow self progression, growth, and builds character. In college you will be faced by various challenges and situations. It is good to be confident and assertive in taking the initiative to go outside of your comfort zone. It may be uncomfortable, nerve wracking, and scary but the experience can lead to big time opportunity and learning. It always good to try something new and it is a skill that can be applied to the real world. Somewhere at somtime individuals need to explore and be challenged. Stepping outside of your comfort zone will be beneficial to you socially and will be helpful academically. If you try its better than nothing at all. The same for being assertive. College is about you as an indivdual. Your choices and voice will account for your success.

Look, hurry up and get out of highschool. Don't mess around. Highschool life is just a first step to something greater you will come to see. Don't lollygag around and let the days pass you by. Prepair yourself for the future. When you get out of here she will be there. If you don't get out of high school and do what you are suppose to do you will lose her and any type of idea of what you want to do with yourself. You will wonder around trying to find a new path that you lost when you first thought of college. Trust me your life will be more fast pace and up beat when you hit college. College isn't how you think it is. It's much different from high school. You will feel more alive and more involved with yourself and your peers. Don't worry about what's going on now and what your friends are doing they won't be next to you all the time so make your own path and stick with it and your true self and your love will be by your side in the end.

Go to more clubs. Study more widely and deeply. Keep weight. Know more people and become friends. Take good care of parents and communicate with them more. Travel as many place as I can.

Some advice I would give to my high school self is to take the opportunities as they come and to take advantage of anything that seems remotely interesting. I think the biggest thing for me was having trouble finding people I could fit in with, and I would encourage myself to get involved in ALL dorm activities and to be outgoing because you'll find people with similiar interests quicker that way. Also, I would tell my high school self to remember all the advice my high school teachers had taught me about study skills and time management. These two skills are essential to making the transition from high school to college easier because, even though the amount of hours spent in class is cut in half, there is about double the workload of homework which could easily be forgotten with all the different activities to do on campus at any hour of the day. Maintaining a consistent study schedule, as well as attending class everyday, is the key to success for not failing all of your classes during the first quarter. To sum this all up, I would say to find a balance between school work and outside activities.

I would tell myself to get through community college and transfer in a more timely manner. After seeing how much debt all my classmates are in I don't feel negatively about missing out on the freshman experience, but I definitely should have gotten through community college faster so I would be closer in age to most of my classmates. I would have told myself to put off working so hard at various jobs and focus on my future more. I would have had less expectations as well. Additionally, I would have tried my hardest to find housing closer to campus.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell my self to stop goofing off and to get better grades. I would have told my self to take alittle bit of time out of my busy schedule and to fill out some scholarships because I need help paying for college. I would stress to myself to study for all of my tests and quizes. I would pay attention more in class and I would have done better on the SAT's. I regret not going to a four year school because I thought I didnt have the grades to get in. I would tell myself I can get in and i have the ability to get straight A's and make the top 10 percent of my class!

First of all, don't be pressured into thinking that you have to declare a major as soon as you enter college. You can have an undeclared major and while you're taking your general education classes, get a feel for what you're passionate about. Even if you do select a major, you can always change it. Most students change their majors at least once. Secondly, before choosing a school, ask yourself what kind of setting would motivate you to perform academically well and love life. Do you want an urban setting or a school tucked somewhere in the forest? Where your school is located will affect you, your studies, and the relationships you make there. You should definitely visit the school and get a feel for it before you enroll to make sure it is exactly what you want. And lastly, college is going to be emotionally tough. When you first arrive, you might feel left out or different but remember everybody else is feeling anxious and homesick. Remember to keep an open mind and try to make friends with people you never thought you'd be friends with, it may surprise you how much you can change.

I would tell myself to really try to immerse myself into the college atmosphere. Because I commute, it's difficult to attend the college events that happen later in the evening, because I would get caught up in traffic. I would also tell myself to try getting involved in the school's student run government. That would be the best way to get involved in the school and really show my school spirit! Most importantly, I would tell myself to take things slowly and not try to over work myself. It's often easy to get stressed and burnt out with school. By telling myself to take all the time I needed, there is more of a possiblility that the stress and fatigue would be severely lessened.