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I would tell myself that I should be grateful to everything that has happened to me. Although I did not get accepted to the colleges that I wanted to go, I still got accepted to a good college, UCI. Therefore, I should be thankful and live my life with gratitude. Also, even though my family is poor and my dad was unable to get me a car, and therefore I am stuck with my bicycle, I still should be thankful to that because there are so many people out there who cannot go to college because they have financial trouble. Basically, I would just give myself advice that even though I do not have sufficient money, I still should be thankful to everything because there are so many people out there whose lives are much worse than mine.

You'll regret the things you don't do. Start good habits because they stick. Don't pass up an opportunity to go home and visit family. Call home and keep your mom and dad updated about your life. Buy your parking pass early. Sit up straight. Sleeping before a midterm is better than cramming. Try to eat healthy at least once a week. Go to office hours. Attend school rallys. Participate in class. Take a campus tour. Watch a soccer game. Meet your mascot. Take a class at the recreation center. Talk to that girl. Ask her out to lunch. "No" is just another word in the english language. Learn how to forgive. Be bold. BE bold. BE BOLD. Because at the end of the day, you'll regret the things you don't do.

Should I watch TV or read for English class? It would be at this very moment, I would say, "READ!" Unfortunately, I chose the other. Coming into UCI, I was so eager for a fresh start: new friends, new campus, and a chance to make my own at this university. It was everything I was waiting for during those last few months of senior year and it was finally here. Living in the dorm, partying with my friends, and no parental supervision? It seemed surreal. As a result, my academics paid a price. Flash forward four weeks later and I'm about to take my first midterm for a class that I don't even know what's going on! I was so used to making decisions that seemed fun at the time, but looking back, I wish I chose to forgo that one hour of TV and instead focus on my academics. It would have instilled a better work ethic in me which down the road would have helped me immensely during my freshmen year rather than learning it the hard way. College is what you make out of it,so make it count, make a difference.

The best advice I could have given to myself would have been to enjoy myself during my first year. Enjoy my classes, enjoy my friends, enjoy the changes that occur. Freshman year is the only time really that one has to experiment with no limits, and I would have told myself to take advantage of that. Take classes that have nothing to do with an intended major and see what you like. Make friends with and talk to people that you normally wouldn't have in high school. Put yourself in situations and join clubs that you would have been afraid to otherwise. After first year, normally students start cracking down on themselves to get the grades for graduate school and find a direction in life. Freshman year is a great time to look for and find things that will influence those kinds of big decisions. And at the same time, you create memories that you will have with you for the rest of your life and learn valuable lessons. There is nothing that can replace that.

I would better prepare myself for the work load and have a good understanding of how different a 2-year and 4-year really is.

It is only as hard as you make it out to be, focus, understand and always ask questions, when you get a chance.

If I could give my high school self some advice about college there are several things I would say. First of all, I would tell myself to find a good place to dedicate solely to work. That way, I would get into the habit of going there often and working until I was finished. Next, I would tell myself to do all of the reading and homework assignments, even if they aren’t required. I was too lazy at first to do this optional work. Then I would be unprepared for class discussions and tests about the reading. If I had begun a regimen of homework earlier, I would have been ahead of the game. Finally, take I would tell myself to everything in stride. There’s a lot of work to do, but I shouldn’t let it stress me out. Take things one at a time and find plenty of time for relaxation. In other words, work out a balanced schedule of work and play. I know I’m smart enough to do well in college in the future, even more so now with all this great advice!

Do more research on the colleges that I was intrested in, by become a regular visitor to the school counselor asking a hundred thousand more questions. Start looking for scholarships much earlier. When looking at colleges compare and contrast the tution cost, housing, academics, and other programs that the college may offer. I would decide on maybe a little bit bigger college and also pick one thats a bit farther from home so Im not distracted by prue pressure as much. Find a part time job and a good running car because its not easy being dependable on others to make sure you make it to class every day. Studing and showing up wanting to learn is up to you, if you waste your time its your own falt and your only hurting yourself. Time is what you make of it and studying and many hours of home work out of class is what is need to be sucessfull in prusing your dreams in college. Relying on yourself is what you find yourself doing while attending college, taking your time, patience, listening and learning skills, and most imporatn your depenability!

I would tell my high school self to be prepared for anything. College is the most amazing experience ever but it really depends on how open you are with new experiences. There will be tears, both happy and sad. There will be amazing people and people you wish you had never met but all of them teach you something about yourself. Situations you find yourself in and experiences you allow yourself to have will be the most tortuous, amazing, horrible, wonderful times of your life. Let yourself open up and don't worry so much about what other people think. You know what you stand for and how important things are to you so don't hold yourself back just because you're scared of what other people are going to think about you. You'll still find wonderful friends who will stick with you until the end and longer. Don't give in to others but don't hold yourself back either. Study hard and have fun. You'll enjoy yourself when you figure out how to balance the two.

Never put yourself in box. Open up your mind to new things, and eventually you'll find what you love to do, and people who'll support you along the way. You might not know what your future holds or what you're going to do for the rest of your life, but all you need to do is trust yourself. Don't try too hard because the pieces will fall into place once you follow your heart and your passions. You're going to find many passions you never thought you would have, but you're going to enjoy doing them all. Not only that, learn the importance of confidence for your self and compassion for others. You will make such a big impact on the people around you, so don't ever forget to maintain your values and moral standards. Be true to who you are and you'll never need to change yourself for anybody else. Lastly, love and appreciate all people, friends and foes. You gain so much from both, so don't take anybody for granted. Eventually, you'll find youself exactly where you want to be.

Honestly, I want to go back and tell myself, "I know it's going to be really scary and you may feel really isolated and lonely, but stop focusing on what isn't happening and start opening yourself up to the opportunities that come your way. There's an entire school full of people and events waiting for you, so stop sulking and get out of your room. Not having your friends from high school doesn't mean you've lost them completely, but it does mean you can make new friends and meet so many unique people all in your situation. Trust me. What you're going through right now will only make you stronger and once you come out of it, you'll be thankful for the experience. You're much more resilient and stronger than you know, so have some faith in yourself and take that leap. You'll find that the jump is really not that difficult and you'll feel much better once you let yourself go."

Having gone through several, unpredictable changes within the span of a single first quarter here in the University of California Irvine, my best advice to my former self would be to first and foremost, stay calm, focused, and motivated to finish senior year with a sense of fulfillment before attempting to get too ahead of myself with the future aspect of college. I am immensely satisfied with the university I attend, but I do believe that I would have enjoyed the transition into college much better had I allowed myself to maintain an optimistic attitude throughout the duration of my senior year, instead of managing by my final year of high school as if it were a chore. In university, I have come to appreciate the sanctity of time and I have observed how busy life becomes as the months tarry on. It is the best idea to allow yourself to be open to newfound change, such as potentially living away from home and taking on far more responsibilities as opposed to merely worrying over how to study for your next test. I'd discourage my former self from forgetting the past so that my memories could improve my future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that be extra open-minded! Do not get me wrong, I knew what was coming my way when I was a senior thanks to my teachers and counselors who would gave me advice for college. One of my teachers told me to NEVER SLACK OFF and I immediately knew that he was being serious. I would have crammed that message throught the ear of my high school senior self even more thoroughly. In addition, I would tell myself to prepare to be more social and be ready for networking because there are A LOT of social opportunites to take advantage of. I would also tell myself to not be worry about other people's credentials and not worry about other people's opinion. I have found that worrying about these things will ultimately inhibit my growth in life.

Stay in school, and don't do drugs. And don't lag on college cause you could have had a B.A degree by now. Also all those questions that you have floating around your head, the answer to all those questions is, it's all bullshit. You might think that money isn't important right now, think again haha...

If I had a chance to travel back in time and communicate with my high school senior self, I would have told myself to be more confident and not to be afraid of building up connections with other students. After attending the University of California-Irvine and beginning my freshman year in college, I enjoyed how much I have changed and became happier as my social networking continued to expand. When I was in high school, I was shy and felt disconnected from the social group. Even though I had some friends and teachers who carried me through high school, I was never close enough to them to tell about my personal emotion and problems. But when I started to live in a hall and met most of the students who live with me, I started to feel that I gained more experience and benefits from growing my social circle. As I became a more social person, I realized that confidence is an important trait to become successful in the future, and the more I realize the benefits of this trait, I feel regret of not noticing the significance of social networking earlier.

1. study hard in every courses. 2. attend as many as I can the outside activities. 3. join in at least a club, and try to be the leader. 4. prepare Toefl and SAT 1&2 as early as I can, and get good grades. 5. go to as many competition as I can no matter what result I get. 6. study C++ and java 7. stay with my family as long as I can 8. do not take so much time to watch TV 9. do not take so much time to play computer game. 10. know more people and be friends with them. 11. do not be shy. 12. read more books 13. exercise more. 14. do not give up playing soccer. 15. travel as many countries as I can. 16. have a walk with my grandfather every afternoon. 17. listen carefully my parents and grandfather' advice. 18. take a part-time job in the summer or winter break.

I wish I could say that I would not change anything about my high school senior year; however one thing that I would change is doubting myself. Not only teachers, but also counselors portrayed college as a place with greater expectation where there were no room for mistakes; this led me to fear of the unkown. Looking back now I have learned that college is a place where one can make mistakes and is able to learn and grow.

I would definetly tell myself how important an education is, and not to wait. I have been trying to return to school for 15 years, and even though it was something I really wanted, it was very hard to do. It was hard to find the time and money, especially when you are older and have more responsibilities. Even if you are not sure of what you want to do, get the basics done, english, math and science, all majors require them.

If i have a chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would advice myself to choose a major which i have the most interest and wanna deal with it of the rest of my life. That is the most important Advice. Because rather than study something that can easily to find job or make more money, study something that you have interest is more fun and more meaningful. That is the life. we live for fun and enjoy our life.

University of California, Irvine is a good place to live and study. I will choose University of California, Irvine again if I could go back in time.

If I could go back in time and give advice to my high school self, I would encourage myself to continue with my extracurricular activities and clubs. They are abundantly available in my college campus and would make the transition of knowing every face and name in my high school to being the only freshman from my previous school much easier. I would insist on joining the co-ed community service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, not in my second year like I had done, but rather in my first. Being one of the largest organizations on campus, I would have no trouble finding a friend that I had anxiously fretted about as a freshman. Not only would I meet at least a hundred new students in a single quarter, I would also contribute to the community as I provide service along with my new brothers.

I see myself today and I wonder what would I have change to myself back then in high school. To better understand my response is better if I explain where I come from. First born to a immigrant family, self taught in an education system where a hispanic is shown to ultimately fail, and having little resources for the essentials like supplies for school. While summers are meant to be used for spending time with your friends, I was for working and saving to buy next year schools essential supplies. Embarrassed to ask my family for help knowing they where already struggling with house bills. With all types of obstacles over me and still found away to be resourceful and finding help among school and outside institutions. I learned to be self reliant and to search for and answer to my many struggles in school, life and work. I would advice myself that to take things one at a time and resolve one problem at a time. Work is always going to be there and you will still need to tackle it in the end.

I would not go back in time to give myself advice - what has happened has happened, and there is no need to change that. I am satisfied with my decision in choosing to attend UCI. Overall, it's a fine school - beautiful, research-based, great people. But there is one major downside: the rising costs of tuition for UCI can be a major turn off for most students.

Dear Younger Self, College is going to be one of the greatest times in your life, but it will also be one of the most stressful. This is a time for you to explore your interests so make sure you pick a major that you will love and not one that your family wants for you. Break out of your shell and join clubs on campus and make the effort to talk to new people. Make sure you manage your time wisely and never skip class! Make it a priority to get to know your professors and ask them questions even if you are embarrassed. Do not give in to peer pressure, the decisions you make now will affect you for the rest of your life! Living in the freshman dorms and sharing a bathroom with twelve other girls will be a nightmare, but you will make it out alive, I promise. One last thing, the freshman fifteen is all too real so do not eat so much ice cream from the cafeteria!Love, Your Future Self

If I could go back in time and tell myself what I know now I would definatly tell myself to ask more questions about everything because back then I was not so sure about what I was doing. Also not to take my first quarter as lightly as I did because it is very depressing being put in a position where your whole life could change. Basically just to be careful and make better decisions as well as to question everything in a healthy way because that will help me to make a clean transition into college life without worries of bad decisions.

The first thing I would tell myself is to make sure to start applying for scholarships because most of them are only elgible for high school students. That college is very expensive and working in the real world without a degree is not what I thought it was going to be. I would tell myself to get those applications in and continue straight to college Do not take that break to just work and see if you want to go to college. I would tell myself to pick the degree that I want to do, not the one that everyone is telling me to or one that is so popular in our culture. I would tell me to start saving money and figuring out what I am going to do about paying for school because my parents cannot afford it like I had assumed. I would tell me not to make that move to Colorado to figure out life because it was a major setback.

Sometimes I wish I could tell my younger self not to be so afraid. Based on what I heard form others, I was expecting college to be filled with classes that were impossible to do well in and people that were impossible to connect with. However at my university, things are compltetely different. It might have been helpful to know that classes are definitely managable and that people are actually very kind. If I would have know that I would meet some of the greatest people I've ever known, I might have been less apprehensive and might have been able to enjoy my last year in high school more. While I often wish I could go back in time to my hometown and tell myself these things, when I really consider it, I actually wouldn't change a thing. Being nervous is definitely part of the process and, if I hadn't had the perspective that I had before college, I might not have ended up where I am. Overall, I am very content with who I am now and, if given the choice, I would want to make sure I would turn into exactly who I am now.

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to calm down. I was so nervous about starting college, meeting my roommate, and diving into a new place not knowing anybody. I would advise myself to put myself out there and be open to trying new things. I would have liked to get more involved with student associations, but luckily I can still do that since it is not too late. I wish I had known that sometimes college life can be lonely, even though there are so many people surrounding me. I would have liked to have known that as a high school senior. However, I am glad I went through that experience because it was an important lesson to learn -- being alone sometimes is necessary and it can be nice to get a break from the excitement and intensity of college life. College is such an amazing experience and I'm so glad that I have three and a half more years to explore and learn more about myself.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself not to stress about being rejected from schools, you are accepted to places that you fit into. you will find the school that is the perfect match for you and you will love the school you attend. Also the transition is not as scary as on would believe it to be, high school has prepared you for college, you have learned time managment and how to study, you must now just take those skills that you aquired in high school and apply them in college. I would also tell myself to not stress the little things in the college application process. The transition form high school to college was not that frightening and college so far has been the greatest experience of my life. Making new friends, new memories, new achivments, and of course new mistakes but in the end it will all pay off whe graduation comes around and you know you acomplished something that you have been working towards since you first walked into you kindergarten classroom so many years ago.

When you go to university, especially one that follows the quarter system, make sure not to procrastinate. Use a planner to stay on top of things, and complete assignments in parts. Prioritize activities: school always come first. Join clubs or organizations that interest you and can maybe help you grow as a person. For classes, attend professors' and TAs' office hours. Not many students go, so you can have a one-on-one talk with the professor. If you do this often enough, the professor will get to know you better, and might present some research or internship opportunities. They can also make you great letter of recommendations. Take many general education classes early, especially if you don't know what you want to do yet, because these classes can give you more information on different fields and careers. One last piece of advice: make sure that you major in something you're passionate about. In doing so, classes will be a lot more fun and seem less like something you just have to do.

College moves at a pace that is inconcievable in high school. Studying might not be a necessity in high school, but it along with managing your time will be your greatest attributes in college. Find time to do your homework or even to look over a textbook to get clarification on a lecture. Management is key because it is your job to keep up, the teachers will not hold your hand. The teachers are your friends however because although they will not walk you through the class, they will answer questions and do their best to help you understand if you ask. Go to your teachers office hours to get help or clarification, email is an option, but the face-to-face interaction is the best. Lastly, the only way to fail, it to not try; there are so many resources at your desposal, you just have to look for them.

I would definitely telll myself to learn manage time well because in college, time management is important in keeping with the class pace and finishing homework and studying. Also, I would tell myself to be independent because in college, we need to do everything on our own, like real adults. I would also tell myself to be responsible and diligent. No one is going to tell you what you should do, it is all depend on ourselves. We need to be active in colloge in order to take right classes that will help us pursue our dreams and jobs that we are best interested in and best fit in.

Freedom is a huge responsibility. It is a heavy burden to bear, to be able to make the right choices in the hardest and most tempting of situations. Don't abuse it. So many kids come into college and they are unable to handle the "freedom" that is given to them. They take it and abuse it, doing whatever they want to do, whenever they like. Trust me, it's not worth it. It may seem like fun and games for the first couple years, but all of that fades. Your life loses all meaning when all you're doing is living it for yourself. Don't get carried away with the freedom that is given to you. It is a responsibility, so be responsible with it. Study. But, don't be so focused on the grades. Study with the goal of building good study habits. If you do that, the grades will come eventually. Manage your time well. The better you manage it, the more time you can spend enjoying the fullness of what college has to offer. Most importantly, have fun. Make the most of your college experience, because it only happens once in your life.

Ok, So you're going to college! Here's a little advice thats essential to help you excel!! First: Do not procrastinate! In high school you could wait until the night before to study or get things accomplished right? Well, that is NOT acceptable in college. Doing things at the last minute is a HUGE no no! Schedule a project time amountable to the projects/test/quizzes due date: this is a must! Second: Save Money. During your senior year I know your school offers catchy items like senior jerseys, pictures, and seemingly the world, however DO NOT buy into the pizzazz; save your money. When you get to college, its a whole different ball game of finances! Unlike highschool, things such as books and lunch are expenses out of pocket. You will not have the leisure to be frivolous . Save! Finally: Be independent. In high school teachers are babysitters! One teacher holds you in the classroom then the next repeats the codding. In college, this is not the story. YOU have to be dedicated and focused, professors will not baby you.It is up to you to be successful! Make it count. Like a tatoo, its for life!

I would tell myself to apply senior year instead of going to community college and becoming a transfer student. However, I also like how I changed when I went to community college so I would tell myself to just get more advising and not be afraid to ask for help on my future goals.

If I could go back I would tell myself that I need to focus and work 10 times more than what I did in high school. That even though I took AP classes and felt I was ready for the college life it will be much more harder. My hardwork at times will not be even close to compete with my peers. In high school I was excepetional and here I am average and at times below average. You cannot allow yourself to get distracted because it will show in your academic performnace. I would tell myself to not set such a high expectation of what college was going to be because it will not. College is much more harder it can sometimes feel like you are in a hole that no matter how hard you try you cannot get out of because there will always be someone out there that is better than you. Overall you need to focus on yourself because socializing is all okay until it is time to perform and you end up realizing that you should not have hung out because at the end you pay the consequences not your friends.

I would advise myself to take college courses seriously and get involed with clubs and extracurricular activities on and off campus. Instead of focusing on the social aspect in college, aiming to do my best in school to achieve the maximum grades that are needed to get to where I want to be is the most important part as an undergraduate student. Another important advice to give to myself is manage my time as much as possible. Instead of wasting time while I am in school, the amount of time should be centralized to maximize my abilily to improve and grow as an educated student.

Going back in time, knowing what I know about college now; I would tell myself not to wait to start college. I waited a year after high school to start college. That wasn't too long of a wait, but I would've been done faster had I not waited. My boyfriend is in college now and i having a very hard time because he waited five years to go to college. It is definently easier to focus in college if you are familiar with school life. It is hard because you hardly have any time left to do anything other than go to school and work. In the end though, it is worth it.

If I could go back in time, I wanted to give myself an advice that I needed to work harder. I want to give myself that advice because college is a much more competitive place and if I do not try hard as much as I can, then I can not ahieve my goal.

During welcome week, go around and see what kind of different clubs there are and see where you'd fit in quickly. Also, be specific when getting matched up with a roomate because it could otherwise end up as a disaster. If it is a disaster, don't be so nice and hold it in but respectfully address the problems so you don't always want to rip out your hair. Also, take a language earlier and try not to take summer school if you can- it's way more expensive than taking it during the school year (especially because the summer is mostly just loans!) And please utilize the amazing services provided to you more often and faster- like the career center, health center, and scholarship center. Go to a lot of events and just have fun.

I often find myself wishing that I could go back in time and talk to myself before coming to college. I would say to me, "Hey there, don't ever look down on yourself. You might think, 'college is so big and there are so many people, why do I matter?' You are completly wrong. You mattter". I would say, "Don't be afraid to try new things and don't ever let anything hold you back; you would regret it when you look back. College might be a long 4-year, but you can never imagine how fast these 4 years will go by. During these 4 years, you will be given so many valuable oppotunities. You basically have the chance to live your entire life again. No matter who you were before college; no matter what kind of persons you were or what mistakes you have done, college is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for rebirth. You can be a compltely different person, a better version of yourself. So, make new friends, try a new language, and get out of your comfort zone! You will reap the sweet awards sooner than you think.

"I would say to myself to be ready for the ride of your life kid, because high school is only a steping stone." There is no pity nor patience for any procrastination in the competitive world of academics at a college level. You must dedicate your whole day to at least 7 hours of study, and the peer pressure to stray away from this will be on. Take advantage of any and all extra-credit oportunities: every point counts! Your reading material is no longer an option, for you will feel lost in lecture and in discussion if you fail to keep up. Visit the professor's and the teaching assistants' office hours on a regular basis to make sure you are clear about the material and to get many lingering questions answered. Forming study groups with your peers will also be helpful. Remeber mid-terms and finals will be hectic, so study up early on and get good hours of sleep in as well as breakfast on those days. Overall do not allow anything to shake you or brake you, becuase the obsticles you overcome is what is going to make you. GOOD LUCK!!!

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to relax. As a high school senior I was over stressed and constantly worried about where I was going to college. In the end, while I didn't end up at my dream school, I ended up at a school I have come to love and respect. I would tell myself that I shouldn't worry, as I would be accepted. Additionally I would tell myself that it is me as a person that builds my college life and experience, not the school. There's thousands of colleges and people out there, no matter what I would find a way to make my life enjoyable.

The advice that I would give to myself is to not wait till the last minute to do homework and/or study for test. I had no idea how fast a quarter system would go by. Before I know it stuff were due or exams were already coming up. So if I could go back in time, I would tell myself to try to do everything on time so that when the day comes, I won't need to cramp as much.

If I were to go back into time and talk to myself when I was a senior, I would say to relax and enjoy your time in college. I spent the first two years of college over worrying about which major to pick and which college to transfer to. I would have been more involved with social activities and really enjoyed an exciting part of anyone's life, which is college.

If I were given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to focus on my future instead of my relationship. When I was a senior in high school, I thought that I wanted to get married and have a family. So I put off college and got married. Even though it didn't work out, I learned alot. However if I had gone straight to college first, and worried about a relationship later, I think my life would be very different today. We all have different life lessons to learn, but if I had the opportunity to go back in time and give myself some insight, I definately would. The important thing is that I learn from my mistakes and move forward. Only I am responsible for my future and what I become. -Kari Ann Black-Jackson

Knowing what college is like now, I would tell myself to get out of my senioritus rut and start working harder.

be more open minded and try out new clubs even though i might not want to join them, just check them out and make new friends!

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If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give myself some advice that I have learned just being in college for a quarter. I would tell myself not to be so stubborn and just have overcome my ideal that I didnt want to live in the dorms because I wanted my own space. Now that I am in college and live in the on campus apartments w ith 3 other roommates and see myself not socializing much, I regret not being able to live in the dorms where I would have the opportunity to meet more people and socialize more and make more people.