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If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior I would tell myself don't forget about math because it will come back to haunt you. I would inform my self of the hardships to come and how to embrace them with open arms because in life you will face many difficulties, but through it all hard work and perserverance will help you through. I would warn my self of certain professors who seem to get pleasure out of giving you exams of nothing discussed or read in class. Then I would

First of all, I will look to other careers and find the best school for that. My advice will be to choose the best school in relations to your own social style like if you prefer a city over a town little things like that make a difference in your career. Other than the location of the school and other careers I think that will be it. I think I did a good selection I feel like home and I have succeeded a lot in comparison with my peers.

I had a very rough time adjusting to college. I was so scared of leaving my comfort zone that I now regret not getting more involved in my freshman year. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to stop worrying and just take a chance and go for it. Get involved and meet new people, join a club, live in the dorms. This is the one time in your life that you will be able to have this experience. Do not let it pass you by. These are the years where you discover yourself. I would also tell myself to really try to learn the material to gain knowledge, not to pass a test. Education and knowledge are things that can not be replaced by anything else in life. Overall I would just try to tell myself to seize the day, and not let any opportunities go to waste.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to waste any time seeking higher education. I will not be truly successful in life if I don't seek further education. I would also tell myself that college is nothing like grade school. I would have to think of my future and what I have to make of myself. After graduation, adult life really begins for me. I can not have my mind set on being an average student. I will need to study harder and focus more than ever in college. Staying focused also means that I can not give up on myself or school. College will not be easy for me but if I work hard and do my best, i will succeed and finish on time. The final thing I would tell myself is that in order for me to have a good future, I need to do my best in the present.

Knowing what I know today and completed my first semester as a college freshman, I would have loved to tell my 'senior' self not to be afraid of anything. I was so worried about which school I was going to attend and what my major would be. These are important decisions, but, what I have learned is that some decisions are not always meant to be perfect. In life, we have to make mistakes or we will never learn. A major or even a school is never set in stone. There are always transfers and Grad school that will bring you somewhere else you feel is more beneficial to your life. Decisions are complicated at our young adult age; however, change is almost more important. We are always changing, growing and learning. Without change and growth, everyone would be running around in circles. Yes, some decisions are made final, but many of them are temporary. The average college student will change their major at least three times. So to myself as a senior, do not worry so much about the future, focus on now. Keep learning and find out who you are. Life decisions will fall right into place.

I would say to study more and not to slack off as much. Looking back I regret how little value I placed on my education and how little I actually learned in highschool. Now that I am here at UCF I have very little money and am not taking advantage of the school to the fullest because of the poor decissions I made back then. In highschool I played video games a lot and they pretty much took up all of my time when I should have been studying or preparing for college. I also wish I had studied for my SATs earlier because I would have made a higher score and been able to get more money as well. Lastly I would have taken advantage of more of the programs that were offered in highschool to prepare me for college because when I started I sort of jumped right in and had no idea what I was doing and got a "C" my very first semester.

The advice I would have given myself is to think about where I want to live in the next four years and after graduation.

Study Hard!

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself a lot that I wish I knew now. First, I would say never to go out during the week, even if there isn't any studying to do. Just going to bed early to get ready for classes the next day is something that will help a ton. I would also say to join as many clubs as possible with out overdoing it in order to meet more people and ease the transition to college. By joining more clubs, I feel that it is easier to get comfortable school, and is also a good way to start building up your resume. The last thing I would say is to never take night classes unless you plan to not have classes at all that day. I found that when taking night classes, if you don't sleep enough the night before or have a few classes, it is tougher to focus in that night class because you will be more exhausted and won't pay attention as much as you would if you took a class earlier in the day.

I would advise myself to learn some good note taking skills and improve my critical thinking abilities.

If I could talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would have a lot to say. I would tell myself to take totally different classes since I ended up changing my major in a big way. I would also tell myself to have a little more fun. Enjoy not having so many responsibilities and appreciate my job more. Other then those things, I had a great senior year and would not have changed anything. I also am doing pretty good this year in college so I don't feel the need to change much of anything.

If I could go back to highschool, I would tell myself to prepare for a whole new world of different situations. In highschool, I never really got phased by the idea of going to college. I was nervous, of course, but I never really seemed affected by the transition. I think if I could, I would go back and remind myself to get involved in more things, because I would never get the chance to do some of these things again. College is such a great place to learn and see what real life is like, sometimes I feel like I let it pass me by, and now I am already a junior. So, in conclusion, I would definently go back and tell my self to just live and learn as much as I can in college while I can.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself that environmental conservation is what I want to do with me career and to move into an area that is not affiliated with the school. A quieter environment would help my studies allot.

If I could go back my senior year and tell my self something; I would tell myself listen and be patient. My granddad would always give me advice and at times I would not listen and found out things the hard way. He passed away and now I realized everything he said was for my better good. I had listen then, I would be more wiser now. Being patient is very important, you have to realize that everything don't come right away. The swift always don't when the race. I learned that you should live each day one at a time and everything else will fall in place.

I would give myself a lot of advice. The truth is, no matter how prepared we (high school graduates) think we may be, the transition towards starting a whole new life in college is an unpredictable self-learning experience. My recommendations would stretch past the obvious issues such as managing your own classes and schedule, living with different people, and how to maximize campus resources. Although very important, I believe I did not prioritize my schools seriously enough and that left me with fewer options than I'd have liked in the end. College visits are potential glimpses into the future so I would encourage a student to see as many universities as possible before deciding where to enroll. Once determined, all of the excitement shifts to the anticipation of a successful freshman year. I believe the first year of college is the most critical because it is one's time to make an initial mark on campus. Getting involved and being open to an array of different activities is vital to a student's growth. Also, time flies and the course load only worsens throughout college. Learn from the mistakes one makes and savor every moment possible.

As a senior in high school you are constantly told that you need to apply to universities and scholarship programs early?but it goes in one ear and out the other. I brushed it off as just another useless piece of advice and took my sweet time to apply to the University of Central Florida. Unfortunately, I should have taken heed to their warning. I applied in early January, thinking I was still early, but I was wrong. I got placed on the dreaded ?waitlist.? I was a nervous wreck. I kept thinking I was definitely going to be denied access to the school of my dreams because of my own procrastination. After a couple dreaded months of waiting, I was relieved to be told that I had been accepted to UCF. At that point I promised myself that I would not make procrastination a big part of my life anymore, but I wish I could go back in time and tell give myself true advice and motivation.

I would tell myself to get a little more involved in extracuricular activities.

stay focus never give up keep your mind on your goal

If I could go back in time and talk to my high schoolself, I would tell myself to take more classes at Gateway (local tech school), to take Firefighter 1, take more AP classes, keep GPA up, and take the ACT as soon as possable. I would take more classes a t Gateway and take more AP classes, then I wouldn't need to done the classes while I'm at college, then I can keep my focus on persueing my degree. If I had took the ACT while I was still in high school I think my score would have been higher. Doing ACT as soon as possable would've been one less thing on my to do list for college. I would also tell myself not to take EMT-B, instead, sign up for Firefight 1; since our department is a volunteer, and I live to far form the station, it would benfit the department if I was a firefighter and not an EMT. Lastly, I would tell myself to "stay in cheerleading, and don't rush this year, you will gradute before you know it. Have fun, and always try for the A insead of the B."

I would tell myself, "RELAX, and study."

The ability to talk to my self as a senior while retaining the knowledge i have now, i would definitely apply to colleges differently. I would have told myself to not just look at colleges based on where my friends wanted to go or because of location but to look in-depth into their offered majors. As a high school student i wasn't aware that each school offered slightly different majors with varying required classes. I also would have told myself to talk to someone in the field i wanted to go into and ask them about their college decisions and not just what they are doing now. Most of the doctors i have spoken to now did not get there B.A. in pre-med, but rather picked a degree they liked and just finished the requistes to get into medical school. Lastly, i would have informed myself of picking a major and sticking through with it to the end.

If I could go back in time and give myself a heads up about college life I would say to practice time management. I know as a high school senior the teachers told us that time management was key to getting through college. But you dont really know how important it is until you get there. Ecspecially as an athlete I have a few more responsibilities and less time then the average student might have so time management is extremely crucial for me.

Miami Dade College is a wonderful institution, however I wish I had achieved more academically throughout my last year of high school so I could have gone to a university. I caught the infamous "Senioritis" and found it difficult to focus on school work and consequently, wasn't accepted to my original university of choice. If I could go back to my senior year, I would definetely give myself a wake up call to remind me how important recieving an education really is. And if I didn't work harder, I was going to gain ten pounds at Miami Dade College since they don't have sports!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to think about what it is I enjoy doing and find myself naturally leaning towards, to really evaluate my strengths and use those to focus in on an area of study. I would encourage myself to never give up on finishing college and I would highly suggest not taking long excessive breaks from school. I would also encourage myself to have fun learning, enjoy discovering more about the world and the way it works. I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity to network with other people at your school. Don't be afraid of asking your teachers questions. Good luck, and go all the way!

Six years from your high school graduation you are going to be married to a wonderful man. You have a beautiful two year old son. You wish everyday that you had done what you could when you were a couple years younger and sitting in a college classroom at Penn State. Six years from now, you will have attended 3 different schools, and you will feel like you have nothing to show for it. With all that said, take your time in choosing what school you want to go to. You will not know exactly what you want to do as a career for the rest of your life at this time in your life. My advice is that you enroll at a community college and start taking different general education classes. You will be able to look into different programs and look at careers to pursue that will have a variety of jobs. Student loans will be really hurting you six years from now. Look at all of your options when looking to pay for college. Also, Mom and Dad do know what they are talking about. Listen to them, and follow their lead.

If I could go back to when I was a high school senior I would advise myself about a few different things that will happen in my future college life. The first, and most important, would have been to take more advanced classes. It has taken me my first few years of college to get to the higher math and science classes that I need for my major. For instance I would advise myself to take calculus and biology instead of easier electives. The second thing I would advise myself to do would be to look for schools closer to my home town in New York, instead of moving down to Florida where it has been very difficult to pay living expenses and go to school full time. Moving far away from home has been very hard for me financially, and I feel that recommending myself to look at schools in New York would be very beneficial to my education.

Considering I am 15 years out of high school, things are so different now. If I had to go back to my senior year, I would tell myself to get involved in the community. There is so much emphasis is put on volunteer work and getting involved in school activities. I would also tell myself that there is absolutely nothing more important than my education. I was far to interested in my social life and the present situation that I didn't take the time to think about my future. With all of this being said, I am grateful I am and adult student who has gone through many obsticals in my life. The trials and errors have made me who I am and have given me direction and purpose. I also feel that I am more motivated, dedicated, and responsible now.

First of all, I would like to tell myself to start becoming more and more independent. In college, you are without your parents and therefore, have many more responsibilities. One example includes doing laundry. Another thing i would advise would be not to get stressed out over college because although it is a jump from high school, everyone has been through it before. Just as you finished elementary school, teachers said that middle school was going to be a difficult challenge compared to your prior six years in elementary school. It was the same thing from middle school to high school. Then in your last year at high school, teachers started stressing the large gap between high school and college, just as they had in earlier years. It is the same as if you were adjusting to middle school life from elementary school or high school from middle school. There is an increase in difficulty, but it is only a slight margin. As long as you go to class and study, you will do fine. Manage your time and spend it wisely, and most of all have fun. College is supposed to be the best years of your life.

stay focus! do a lot of research on different majors. take some college course in high school. keep up with the GPA--it is very important. be more involve with the campus and contribute to the community. be prepare to meet with different kinds of people and always have a open-mind.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to take different advanced placement classes. Most of my classes that I wanted to use my AP credit for did not count, but other ones would have counted. I would also try to save more money for when I attend college, so I would not have to take out student loans. Being smart with my money is really helpful. Since it is my last year in high school, have fun and live with no regrets, but do not do not anything that you do not want to do. College is not any different than high school, but you just have to manage your time well, and everything will be fine. The coursework is not any different from AP classes, but there is not any busy work to do which is actually easier in the long run. Go to all the athletic events...football, basketball and baseball games because they are all fun! Make sure you get there early to tailgate because tailgating is sometimes more fun than the game!

First things first: take your studies seriously. College is a big step forward that will open all kinds of doors for you, if you are only willing to step through them. At times it takes hard work and determination, but it's worth it in the end. When you do have some free time, take a moment now and then to step back and plan. Does your class schedule fulfill your degree requirements? Being a 7th year senior really isn't that cool. Are you meeting your personal goals? Are you leaving yourself enough time to relax and have a life? Planning your time well and working hard are the keys to excelling in college. At the same time, college is also a great opportunity to meet new people and try new things. Get out there and do stuff! College, especially at a larger university, will offer you the opportunity to participate in swing dancing, late night parties, helping the homeless, video game clubs, and anything else you can think of. You'll meet some of your best friends for life. Study hard, but remember to live!

I would have gone back and told myself to follow my dreams and apply to all the schools I really was interested in. I would say, "don't make your college choice based on other people and do what you want to do." I would also make a better choice about my major and tell myself not to close and doors and explore my options.

This is an interesting question to me because I think about this all the time. If I had the opportunity to speak with myself about college life and making the transition when I was a senior in college; I would say that the experience is priceless. I would strongly emphasize to not let yourself adapt to the freedom and stay on top of your responsibilities. I would say that college is the beginning stages of the rest of your life and the knowledge that you will recieve will carry you throughout life. The transition can be challenging to some but it is important in remembering the reason for being there. Finally, the last thing I would tell myself is that in life people control their own destiny and life can turn out what you make of it.

I would inform myself about the dangers and different paths that college has to offer. I would advice myself to stay concentrated on my schoolwork and not be distracted by my peers' bad decisions. As far as everything else, I wouldn't advise myself for college life. College is exactly what I expected. All my responsibilities are exactly the same (academically and financially). I have always been on the ball and don't plan on dropping it. With the help of any financial offerings, I will be able to put all of my focus on school and not on any monetary issues. This will insure me a bright and successful future.

The most important quality you can have in college is a great studying habit. In high school, your teachers fed you the information through work sheets and activities. You could ask as many questions as possible, and earning that high grade was easy to do. In college, however, things are a different story. In most classes, your professor lectures on a given topic. Some assign homework to further your understanding of the subject. There are no work sheets, no free time, no easy grades in class. In order to do well in your classes, you must be able to study to the point where you can ask complicated questions on a given topic and be able to answer them. You will need to know definitions as well as the concepts behind the subject. The only way to achieve such knowledge is by having a study routine in which you can ensure that you understand the subject and recite it. The best way to start a good studying habit is to take 30 minutes per subject each day and dedicate it to studying one concept that you learned in one of your classes. This will help you ace your final exams.

In high school, I was a proud perfectionist who happened to be a bit shy. So if allowed to time travel to a point during my high school years, I would give advice on a couple of things. The first thing I would suggest to my younger self is to realize college courses will be challenging. If there are any topics covered that are unclear, ask questions and get help from professors, tutors, and other students. Receiving help will make things clearer and allow one to meet others who may be pursuing similar interests. Also, it is very beneficial to be open-minded and aware of new opportunities while in college. Keeping quiet and staying to oneself is a hindrance when it comes to trying new things and meeting interesting people. Joining clubs, taking internships, and volunteering time are a few ways a student can make networking connections and broaden their horizons. Overall, it is important to realize that you are paying for this college experience and you are in control of your success. There are many opportunities that will allow a college student to do well and to become a better person. Take advantage!

Advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to always stay focused. Also time management is a big factor in college. If you don't have good time management then you may struggle a little and maybe even become stressed at times. Just because you need to study a lot, don't over do it. Give yourself a break sometimes, you still have time for a social life. Enjoy yourself but stay focused!

If I could go back and tell myself a few things about attending college they would varied. I would let myself know that college is nothing to fear. I would tell myself that it is an enjoyable experience. I would talk to myself about emotional, educational and intellectual goals. I was frightened because I had a difficult time in high school and I felt different from everyone else. I'm bipolar and I thought people could tell that there was something about me that was defective. I stayed away from people because of it and that included going to school. Had I known that I would have done well, my belief in myself and my abilities would have improved. I would advise myself to go into a social service degree program because I understand what it is to be mentally ill. I would tell myself that one of the ways to reach that goal would be to get good mental health treatment myself. I would encourage myself to reach out to others, to find healthy people that would support my endevours. I'm doing well now, but it would have been nice to have had that encouragement.

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a senior the advice I would give myself would be first of all take as many dual enrollment classes as you possibly can. It is a great way to understand what to expect when you do enter college. Another piece of advise would be that don't be to overwhelmed when you don't know one person in your class because you will be transitioning from classes that had 30 students to lecture halls with more then 400. Also it will be the first time that you will be away from your family and friends that you have grown up, though times will get tough be strong. As long as you keep faith you will get through everything. Don't get caught up and make mistakes that almost freshman go through by wanting to go out every night because though it seems fun that's not why you are there. And make sure you always remember who you are and what you stand for.

If I had the chance to go back in time to my senior year, I would appreciate the workload and lifestyle that I had while living with my parents. I remember stressing heavily over small papers and homework in highschool, but when I got to college I learned right away how much more important doing well on papers and tests were. Now I find it funny because I got to college and it's a completely different game here, there is no extra credit, no room to do terrible on more than one test, and various other things that I was able to recieve and do to get a good grade. Also, I would tell myself not to get caught up in all the highschool drama and silly cliques because it is just a waste of time and once in college it is pretty much non-existent. Once you're in college, no one cares what or who you were in highschool because all everyone cares about is meeting a new friend to help them through this new stage in their lives, and I found that to be the most wonderful part of my freshman year, how everyone was accepting.

If I was given a chance to go back to high school with the knowledge i have now things would be done differently. Instead of completing the work just to pass, I would put more effort into understanding the material. I would not worry so much about what other students think and focus striclty on my education. I would like to take different classes to learn completely new subjects. Furthermore i would join more clubs and sports teams.

Do not take all of your core classes at the same time. Mix it up and take classes for your major and a few core classes. Math is a demanding class, take it with some of te slower classes. Also, attend all of the building meetings, that is where you are going to make friends. Do not be shy, and introduce yourself to people. College is fun, so study hard, but have fun too!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, i would tell myself to practice managing your time. To explain, being in college has taught me that if you don't know how to manage your time nor schedule you will lack organization in your life. Managing your time helps you to perform your day better with less distractions.

The first thing i would tell myself would be to live off campus and to look for a job sooner. The dorms and parking are horrible, and it is much more affordable to live off campus. I would have also told myself to schedule my classes closer together so I could have bigger time blocks of free time to have a part-time job. My freshman year was difficult because of my schedule and it was hard to find a job, which made my financial situation difficult. Efficient scheduling would have helped tremendously, and I would have most likely gotten a job easier. I would also tell myself to budget my money more wisely, and not buy food on-campus since it costs alot more in the long run. Grocery shopping and packing meals would have saved me alot of money my first year.

Do whatever it takes to get to college as soon as possible-- even if that means living with your parents! But at the same time, realize that it is never too late to be a college student, and if you have to get over some hurdles before you're ready, the important thing is to focus on getting there eventually. And once you're there, know that you've got a right to be there. Don't walk with your head down; keep your chin up and you'll meet amazing people and see amazing things. Focus on getting your general education requirements out of the way first, but take fun electives (that's how I discovered my degree program, and I love it!). Make use of the libraries on campus, makes yourself a calendar for each term, and celebrate your successes.

Knowing what I know now, I would advice myself to less close minded and more optimistic. Senior year is the perfect time to start thinking about what you want to be and how you want to get there. I would advice myself to develop my interest more and pursue them in order to find my passion. I would have volunteered more, intern at different institutions and be open minded to different career paths. Going to college without some form of a plan or idea makes it harder to transition into this setting. Even though there are advisors and counselors available, no one knows you better than you know yourself. No advisor can tell you what kind of classes will interest you or lay down ?a golden pathway to a successful career.? I would advice myself to find something that I love and want to do verses what I think is expected of me. At the end of the day, I have to sit in these classrooms and complete the assignment by myself and this would be a pleasurable experience if you are doing something you truly enjoy.

Shavon, Call mom! Shavon, don't spend all of your spare time with your boyfriend! These are some of things that I would tell young Shavon while she was in high school. I know this kind of starts off questionably, but I had the best high school experience ever. During my senior year My twin brother was homecoming king, I prom queen, I was in student council, I was in the National Junior Honors Society, graduating cum laude, and during the graduation ceremony I received an award for being a good humanitarian. I wanted to experience everything positive that would enhance my collegiate opportunities. But now that I look back I wish that I would have spent more time with my loved ones. I have a very tight family and they understood personal growth and space and it's greatly appreciated. But young individuals don't recognize that when great opportunities present themselves, such as school, which is time consuming, comes less time for family involvement. My family has supported every single endeavor of mine but if I could I would tell young me to stop and take more time to love those that will always love you.

Work and study hard.

The best advice I could give myself was to not take everything so seriously. College is as much about learning scholarly material as it is about learning how to develop yourself and have fun. I would have braced myself for the extreme increase in work load and would have told myself to relax! I would have told myself to make and effort to connect to my peers better. A major problem I had my first semseter was I did not network with students and found myself isolated on many occasions. College now has taught me that life is so much more than school work. Responsibility is key and must be learned through trial and error. If I could talk to myself I would tell myself though that I made the right choice to become a UCF Knight!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to immediately jump into different organizations on UCF's campus. As a freshman, I was a little hesitant to get involved, yet if I could do it again, I would not have waited. I love being involved in different organizations on campus; from my sorority Alpha Delta Pi, to the President's Leadership Council, to the UCF Burnett Honors College, there are so many opportunities to leave your mark on campus. I would tell myself to not hesitate, seize the day, and take advantage of everything the comes my way! GO KNIGHTS!