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Dear Elizabeth, don't be scared. I know this is weird but I've come back from the future to talk to you about getting ready for college. I know it is hard for you to believe right now that you will be in college soon. Please help me be better prepared for college by learning to study smarter. I know, I know. We get mostly A's now, but college really is much harder and the learning process has to go much faster. Try to get in the habit of studying for each class test 1-2 weeks before the exam, and not just the day before. Also, you know how mom nags at us all the time to eat more fruits and vegetables? Well, it really is a good idea. I feel so much better when I am eating healthy. It makes me more alert to study and to go out and have fun. Maybe if I had listened to her when I was a senior, like you, I would have better eating habits today. So, please help me out today so we can be awesome in the future!

If I was allowed to go back to high school and talk to myself, I would have a lot of information to give to better myself for college. When entering college I honestly thought that I would be able to breeze through my courses like I did in high school. It was not a hard adjustment for me to come into college, but that is because my first semester I tried to coast through my classes and my social life took presence . I would not care if i missed a class or two in a week and I would hardly study (except for my Chemistry class) to prepare myself for tests. I found out, possibly a little too late, that this is not what I should have been doing in college. . Going back to high school to talk to myself, I would tell myself that in college I need to apply myself a little harder and that I need not to care about my social life as much as I should my academic career. If I would have taken my studies a little more seriously, and had the right mind set from the beginning I would have been better off.

As a high school senior I was tired of hearing the same old monotonous lectures from less than thrilling teachers inside of an aged facility. I was tired of seeing the same scenery on my way to and from school, but most of all I was tired of working toward my high school diploma. I was ready to move on to the next stage in my life and really start working toward success. As a result of all of this, I couldn?t wait to leave for college. I?ve since learned to appreciate what home really is. I thought that UK would quickly become my new home and in many ways it has, but home is where my family is, where my memories are and where I grew up. If I could communicate with my former self, I would tell myself not to take the present for granted. Additionally I would tell myself, you will never be a kid at home underneath of your parent?s wings ever again, don?t be so hurried that you forget to live life. Living only for the next stage in life will cause a person to miss out the important things.

I would advice myself not to get too overwhelmed and not take too many classes. Also, to stay focused and be more prepared. Procrastination comes but you have to stay focused and that you will have time to have fun, but education is the key. Education is the main thing that you should work on. That your freshman year of college is hard because you don't know exactly what to expect, but don't worry just take it step by step. Stay focus and then everything will be okay. You have to know the time to party and the time to study and just because everyone else is partying doesn't mean you have to.

I know this may be difficult for you to beileve, but I am you two years from now.I'm here to let you in on the scoop on going to college. Right now your perspective on furthering your education is that it's going to be a peice of cake.I'll let you in on a little secret, it's not that effortless. Begin your transaction as soon as possible. It's a little time consuming so the quicker you jump to it, the better you will be. Don't let what any one tells you, or what you read stop you from moving on with your dreams. Know in the end all you really have is yourself for accomplishing your goals. You may get help along the way, if not don't let your financial predicament stop your focuse. Deal with that once you have fullfilled your goals. Try to not get to frustrated, just keep your eye on the ball and everything will work out.

Now that I am into the beginning of my second semester, I have alot that I have learned from my mistakes from the first semester. One of the most important piece of information I learned was about the parties. Sadly, when I first came, I had the mind thought of siezing life by the moment because tomorrow is not promised! I still believe in that statement but I made my own little addition, I still sieze life but the moment everyday, but I put my priorities in order. If you miss going out on a Friday night, you still have a Saturday night or even next week. Partying will seriously consume your life if you let it. I had gotten to the point where I did school work only on Monday through Wednesday and Thurday through Sunday was my weekend. I wish I could take that back because by the end of the semester I had barely kept my schlorship. Now I know, school before parties! An important thought every highschooler planning to go to college should know.

Anna, Don't be scared about leaving everyone and everything thing that is familiar to you . Going to school on the other side of the country is not as bad as it seems. You will get used to the acents and the often warm rain. Yes, the Arts Administration program is worth it! You will love your course work. This is a field that you will thrive in. You'll have hands on work experience by your sophomore year, and you will make career connections that will last you a lifetime. The other students however will take a little more work than I know you will like. They will be different than those in the west. They aren't as laid back and the drink tons of diet coke. They will be nervous just like you. So remember that in the end people are people and you will make friends. You are a strong independent woman and you will thrive at this college setting.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school senior version of myself, I would say to make sure not to get wrapped up in the social aspects of school, and I would also say that homework would be more important than ever before. The transition into college was much harder than I thought it would be, simply because I did not know what to expect coming into it. Having seen it all once, I could tell my past self what to expect. I would tell me that I would be inundated with work and play, and that, in order to be successful, I would need to forego most play in favor of work. I would tell myself to make sure that all my homework is done before I go out with friends and to make sure that I at least attempt to get better sleep than I did in high school. I would leave myself with the advice that the key to college success is balance between work and play. Make sure all your work is done, then you can go out and have a little fun, but not too much.

My main piece of advice to myself would be to have taken the permit test and got my driver's licence . It has been tough without a car, intern opportunies have been plenty for my major but they are all located off of campus. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships, I just skimmed the top this first year and only had to supply 50 dollars of my own money. The transition to college was easier than I thought, though having teacher not breath down your neck about homework is nice but it's easy to forget that homework is due. One more major issue I would say is that when teachers suggest problems to practice with do them. I struggled through chemistry and am now have to take the class again.

I remember vividly the three hour drive my parents and I made to the University of Kentucky. I didn't know what to expect or what to do the moment I was left alone in my room. I felt like I was ending an era of my life. I was not ready that first semester, because I did not want to be on my own just yet. I wanted all the comforts of home, like my friends, family and assurance that everything was going to be okay. I did not put myself out there that first semester. Joining a club or organization would have helped me find a connection or pride in my school. When going away to school, students need to be encouraged to join a club or become involved with an activity on campus. Working toward something, feeling of value to an overally purpose makes you feel needed or wanted to that new environment. Keeping an open mind and telling yourself that it is a worthy experience will get you through those first unknowns. This is the best time in your life, cherish the unknowns.

i would prepare myself for the work load to et much harder and the curriculumm to become more challenging. Although i made a high grade point average my freshman year i wish i could have focused a little better to make it that much higher. Also i would say that you will meet a lot of great new people and i would tell myself to be accepting of everone because they all have something to bring to the table. I would tell myself to have fun but to work hard too.

Going back in time, I would advise myself to take more of the Advanced Placement exams in order to help reduce the course load in college. Additionally, I would explain how great of an opportunity college credit hours are in high school, and that I should really focus on those classes. Actually seeing the college bill makes me wonder if it would be much lower had I researched more scholarship opportunities. I therefore would have done so. I would also explain to myself how valuable an experience the summer programs are. That is, those offered by various universities to take summer courses while in High School. For instance, the Govenor's Scholar Program in Kentucky would have been a valuable experience both in preparation for college and also for additional scholarship money. After all of that, I would advise myself not to stress out too much. In essence, although applications, essays, tests, extra-curricular involvement, leadership opportunities and programs, grades, social relationships, and time to just breath are all bearing down on the college senior, I would tell myself that I'll make it through, one way or another. Just stay focussed, calm, hopeful, and remember to just smile!

I would tell myself, as a high school senior, to take an advanced course, or a few, in order to better prepare myself for college. I would also say, that when starting Freshman year, I should take advantage of the extra curricular activities offered by the college. It is the easiest way to make friends, meet faculty, and become part of the university community. Once you become ingratiated into the college community, you really become part of the school, and the rest of the transition is much easier. Becoming involved leads to new experiences, and new people. These contacts can help you to succeed in your college, by offering extra help or advice with classes, as well as help discover career opprotunities after college. Moreover, there are many opportunities that should be taken advantage of for their own sake. College challenges you to broaden your horizons - and the best way to do that is to go out and partake in the world- starting with campus events. I believe combining this with rigorous study is the best way to maximize the college experience, and I truly wish I had realized this as a high school senior.

If I could go back in time to give advice to myself last year, I would have much to say. I would start by encouraging myself to apply for more scholarships. I earned an academic scholarship for my tuition, but scholarships for room and board would be such a great help. Even the small ones add up, and it's money I wouldn't be paying right now. I would also tell myself to enjoy the time left in high school. I spent my senior year wishing so badly for college to come, that I did not fully appreciate my friends and school. I would definitely tell myself to stay away from the high school drama. The people I was friends with in high school aren't even my friends now, so the time spent on "he said/she said" or hurt feelings was a waste. Finally, I would encourage myself to spend time with my family, because no matter how disfunctional we are, I miss them when I am away at school.

Given the opportunity to go back in time and provide advice to my seventeen year old self regarding the years following graduation, I would advise myself to not start at Arizona State University. The shock I experienced my freshman year was too much; instead I would advise to attend a local community college, taking classes that sound interesting, that I might enjoy. Following this path, I could then learn, at eighteen, more about myself and my interests. I believe that following this path would allow for a more productive and positive college experience. I would also advise against rushing through the college experience. I would suggest taking the time, maximining those years and gaining all I could from the college experience.

Although I wouldn't want to change anything about my college experience thus far, there are a few things that would have been helpful to me in my transition from high school to college. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my college experience, and it has been just that: an experience. There have been some high points, beginning with my acceptance to the University of Kentucky, and equally low points. However, I feel that I do not stand alone when I say all of it has been a learning experience and I've had the time of my life. I would, without a doubt, tell myself as a high school senior to focus less on small things, remembering that my education is the reason I am there. Equally important, I would say that a deadline is a deadline, and it will make a world of difference if you meet it in a timely manner. I would encourage the involvement of activities that are outside of my comfort zone, because they can open your eyes to an entirely new world. Finally, I would tell myself to bring insect repellant; you'll be surprised what you'll find in a dorm!

The decision to attend college is huge: it is hard work and costs a significant amount of money. As a high school student I had my priorities confused and was inclined to believe my social life was more important than academics. In fact, I continued to think this way even in college. It was extremely generous of my family to pay my way for five years. Unfortunately, it did not help me develop the life skills I needed. I frivolously signed student loans without regarding the contract I was signing and never attended loan counseling. This only led to a lack of concern for graduating on time and picking a major. If I could give my juvenile-self a bit of knowledge it would wholeheartedly be the knowledge of financial responsibility. I'd attend a state university (as I am now) and start strong my freshman year. I graduated from college to find that I had not developed good study skills, time-management skills, or stress-management skills. Now at the age of 23, I'm starting over and this time with a lot more baggage weighed down by $25,000 of student loans.

It doesn't matter how comfortable in new situations; you will be uncomfortable the first semester of school. You haven't been truly NEW at a school since fifth grade. Even starting high school you had a whole group of friends to make it easier. Don't expect to have a best friend right away that will be able to read your thoughts. You're going to have to suffer through the superficial part of starting a friendship and there will be people who you read completely wrong. You will be disappointed and shot down. Don't worry though, you won't be alone. All of your friends are suffering through this lonely time too, as are the freshmen surrounding you. During those first weeks, ask people in your classes to lunch or dinner because they don't want to eat alone either. You will feel alone and like you don't have any true friends. But don't give up. You will return next semester and realize in those first few days, when you see people you met before all across campus, you'll finally feel at home. It will be your school, not just the school you attend.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself that money shouldn't be what stands in the way of going to the college you really want to attend. There are plenty of opportunities to earn scholarships and other financial aid in college, so how much money you have going in does not really matter. You just have to make opportunities for yourself by getting involved in campus activities and looking for awards you can apply for. There are plenty of resources on campus that can tell you about scholarships you can earn for your major or for an organization that you join on campus. There is plenty of money out there, you just have to know where to look for it.

I would tell myself to take the ACT as much as possible and to study for it. I would also tell myself to work on my studying habits and writing procedures. I would also tell myself to try and to apply for as much scholarships as possible.

I would tell myself to start learning how to write good, long reports because college is full of them. I'd also advise myself to start being more social because college is a big place with a lot of people and no one will go up to you and offer to be your friend.

Knowing what I know now and keeping in mind the years it took me to learn it, I would inform myself to relax and focus on what is important. Instead of worrying about what my class rank will be, or competing with the other students for the highest grade; you should be working on obtaining and perfecting good study habits. The hardest part of college is being able to sit down and study daily instead of cramming at the last minute. My biggest regret is not taking the idea of college seriously. Good study habits are key to succeeding in college, because without them it is easy to fall into traps like staying up late, going to parties all the time and procrastinating. I would tell myself to figure out what works for you, to understand how you learn the best and then capitalize on it! College is serious and college is challenging, it is nothing like high school, so do not underestimate it or overestimate your own abilities. Make your first priority school and everything else second, and once your work is done then you can go have fun with no regrets.

Even being a senior in High school, I had no clue where I would end up and just let fate take me to where I am today. I am very pleased with where I ended up, my accomplishments, and where I am headed. But some things might have started off better if I only had a clue to my future. If I went back in time two years and saw myself, I would be pleased to tell myself that everything will turn out in my favor. Though I do not know what that is yet. The advice I would give would be to get involved in the very beginning, with my school. The more you are involved, the more people who know you, and the more friends you will make and that can help so much when needing to do things. I would also tell myself to study hard right off the bat, because even though you do not know what you want to be quite yet, those grades will follow you and a GPA is very hard to bring up. I only regret not doing those two things and my college experience would have turned out so much better.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would prepare myself for the reality of being soley responsible for myself. I would tell myself that it is natural to be anxious about the new freedoms and endeavors that I am about to experience, but along with this experience, comes a large amount of responsibilty. For reassurance, I would have let myself know that there is nothing to be afraid of; the work is easy, but I just have to get it done. Another important and helpful tip I would have told myself is that I am a great person, and it is alright to show my outgoing side. Finally, I would tell myself what I have always known: Potential means nothing if you do not put it into action.

I would give myself advice on the workload. There is definitely more work in college and everything relys on how you do on tests.

Dear Abid one year ago: Do not sign up for 21 hrs your first semester of college. What were you thinking! You almost burnt yourself out. Instead next time work on planning your college career and living the college life. What were you in such a rush for? I know you came in with 42hrs but slow down man. Life is short and sometimes you got to slow down and enjoy it. Trust me you will be so much happier if you scale back a bit and drop a few classes. Stress can age you more than you know, and its also not good for your health. Think about your brothers, how will you spend time with them if your always studying? I promise you will thank me later, just lower your class load, Yours truly Abid from one year in the future.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a senior, I would inform myself of many things to improve my college life and making the transition. For one, I would tell myself to stay disciplined on the scholarships rather than slack off. Filling out scholarships is very important and I believe that high school seniors, including my past self, do not realize that. I never considered all the money and financial needs that were needed for college until the bill smacked me in the face. I would be doing my past self a great favor in order to help with future money situations. Also, I would tell myself to spend more time with my friends rather than my girlfriend. Things don't always last forever and turn out how you believe they would be, but friends stick with you till the end. I believe that it is, and I wish my past self would of known to make more friend time. Friend time is influential to your character and also you don't know how much time you get to spend with them till you leave for college.

College doesn't equal parties, freedom, and not having to attend class. Get to know your roommate and professors. Don?t use the excuse that college is the best time of your life to rebel. Look around campus, and don?t be afraid to get involved. Unlike high school, you might have to find it yourself. Make friends with all kinds of people, from different backgrounds. You?ll never have this much access to so many different people, ideas, and knowlege again. Don?t stress too much over money, just be smart with it. Seek advice from other students. You can learn from their mistakes as well as your own. Apply for scholarships! I promise, as soon as you are given money for writing an essay easier than the ones you write for class, you?ll be hooked. Be spontaneous. College may not give you the 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} freedom you expected (you still have homework, bills, and rules) it gives you the freedom to decide how you spend your time. Go on the club vacation, even if you don?t know anyone. Sell your books online, or better yet, to your friends. They?ll return the favor. Most importantly, have fun!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I'd have a lot of things to say! I'd tell myself to be more involved in school activies in high school, I'd tell myself to study harder. It's much easier to meet new people and be in a new environment if you find activities you enjoy. I'd also warn myself that college classes are much more difficult than high school and it's very important to develope good study habbits early on! Just because you are smart or intelligent, you won't do well in college without having good study habbits. It's to easy to fall behind and almost impossible to catch back up. I'd also tell myself to just enjoy college because it's an awesome time in your life if you let it be. It's all to easy to look at the hard times as you go through it instead of finding the fun stuff to enjoy. It may be difficult at first, but its worth it in the end!

I would definitely tell myself to work twice as hard as I did, and no matter how hard and stressful things get, to keep pushing through the fire. I have always been a good student, but the word "good" is key. When preparing to get to college during your senior year of high school, I've determined that one needs to be a GREAT student; good does not cut it. By being a good student, I was able to acquire various small scholarships that have knocked the cost down by a fraction, but in the back of my mind, I know that by being great, I could have accomplished quite a bit more. Being determined and passionate about school will play a great role in deciding how one's education continues. Nothing in life worth having comes easy -- something I always knew in my head, but for some reason, it just never came out of me. While I'm perfectly content with my education as it's going right now, I definitely wish I had the option to flash back and tell myself to go that extra couple miles.

It is alright to go somewhere where you don't know anyone. It is your life, go to a school not because your friends go there, or because it is easiest to go there, but because you will be happy there. At the University of Kentucky you will be happy. The people are friendly, the professors are helpful, and they have anything you could want. They have the social opportunities of a large campus, with the academic ones of a smaller school. The classes will be challenging, but the professors are more than willing to help, so ask them. They want you to ask if you are unclear, they have to sit in their offices during office hours either way. Dorm life will be hard for a bit, but you will learn a lot from it, it is an essential part of your college career. Though many times there will be people who think, believe and feel differently than you do not think that it is a bad thing. It will help you establish your beliefs, or even change them. College is a whole new outlook on life, be sure to make the most of it.

If i could go back and talk to myself in high school i would tell myself to learn to study. After one semester in college i have realized that not having the ability to study has hindered me from achieving the grades that i want. In high school i never had to study so i never took the time to learn how and now i seriously regret it. I would also tell myself to be more selective about who i choose to live with. This year i chose a girl who has been my friend forever, but she has kept from experiencing college. I have learned college is about the grade but also about experiencing life on your own, these two things is whats makes a student successful in my opinion.

Take it slow. Appreciate the things you are learning, don't look at is as school, like at it as a process or program that is teaching you the skills you need to survive in this world. In today's age, you are at a large disadvantage without a good education. Take school seriously but don't become overwhelmed or consumed by your work, enjoy life and take a deap breathe. Also, don't ever be afraid to as others for help, including your instructors, after all that is what they are paid for. College is a different world so have a plan and set your mind to finish it. It is easy to get caught up in things that will prevent you from doing your best in college. Get involved with the student life and make lots of friends but make sure that you never forget why your there and what your going in debt for. Never be afraid to talk to someone, it is hard handling everything on your own and you will not be the only one going through it, I promise. Aim high and do your best, good luck.

If I had the abilty to go back in time and give myself advice, there would be a couple different areas that I would put emphasis on. First and foremost, I would tell myself about the importance of finding friends that have the same morals that I do. This is important because it assures me that I stay on track with my life goals and don't change the person I am. The second piece of advice I would give myself is to get involved early, especially since my goals was to attend graduate school. One area I would highly recommend is talking with professors and finding some way to get involved in research at UK. Unfortunatly, I found out and tried to late to get involved in research. I would make this a very important point to myself because through research at UK you are able to meet some of the world experts in physiology. It is through these people that I could have used to get steller letter of recommendations and also they would have been able to give me great insight into other areas within the health fields.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to take everything a little bit more serious. Knowing what I know now I wish I could tell myself to grind out those four years, not just to get good grades, but to actually discipline myself, understand why I needed to learn what I learned, take some responsibility for my life instead of letting everyone hold my hand through everything, and to push my body a little harder in the weight room for sports. I'd let myself know that scraping by in school will just make me scrape by for the next four years in college also. So give it a little bit more effort.

"The secret of a good life is to have the right loyalties and hold them in the right scale of values". These words, written by Norman Thomas, are the advice I would give myself if I could go back to my high schools years looking into college. I feel most people compromise their values and beliefs for a politically accepted and popular lifestyle that is constantly seeking self-fulfillment and pleasure. I would encourage myself and others to hold our values close to you, and not forget about them as if they were dust in the wind. I feel by holding your values, loyalties, and beliefs in proportion to everything you do is what will define your college career, future career, and ultimately your happiness and fulfillment in this life. Without these standards to hold there are no limitations, no guidelines, and no perimeters to keep you accountable in what you do. Without limitations there can't be goals to be set, and without goals to be set, accomplishments can never be met. Ultimately a life lived without any accomplishments is a life without satisfaction, joy, happiness, and meaning.

If I were to be able to go back in time to high school, I would change a couple things. First, I would tell myself to study and try harder in math. I believe that I didn't try as hard as I could and therefore I should have been able to learn more. Next, I would have told myself to take more time and look at a lot of colleges rather than just a couple. I believe this would have helped because I would have had another option I could fall back on. Last, I would have just tried to enjoy high school and the teachers more. This is because in college you are more independent and don't know what you have until in it gone. I believe that most high school seniors take for granite the fact that the teachers are more willing to help them so much.

I would tell myself to remember who I was, as a social butterfly of high school. If I were to choose the same path and start college a semester later than everyone else, I would tell myself not to be so shy. Although it didn't seem like it, there would be plenty of other new students on campus, and everyone would still be willing to make new friends. There is no need to be scared that people will shun me for being the new girl. Just get out there and talk to people! Make new friends! Spring semester is no different from Fall semester. Being stressed out all the time about not having people to hang out with and talk to will only make me depressed and take too much of my focus off of my studies. A social life will be there, waiting for me, I only have to step up and embrace the opportunity.

I'd tell me that I need to change my study habits. In high school, showing up gets you a B, with a little work, you get an A. There are points everywhere. In college, you need to work for every single point that you can get, and every single point matters. I'd also tell me to get used to cleaning my own room, no one is going to do it for me.

Advice from my older self would have been great when I was a senior in high school. I would tell my younger self to stay on top of calculus; it is not nearly as easy as it was in high school. Don?t get caught up in your sorority, after all it is just a business, and you don?t fit in with those girls. Stand up to your advising counselor let her know that her advice and direction for classes could mean thousands of dollars you won?t be in debt. As much as UK preaches about listening to the student body they are only after their interests, trying to be a top 20 university while cutting scholarship funds, going green while naming the new Wildcat Lodge the Coal Lodge for UK Basketball players. It?s all a money game. Moving off campus is not very smart, the house rent is overpriced and the house should be condemned. If I would listen I?d tell myself UK looks great but once the newness wears off you?re stuck with too much debt, stay home go to the University of Louisville. College is more than just going to class.

the most important piece of advice I would give myself if I could go back in time would to be study study study, nothing matters more in college besides studying! If you don't have good study habits, learn how to study now! If you dont study in college, it's going to be a hard semester! Studying is the most important thing in college.

Dear Brianna, I know that you are worried about college, but don't be. You will love UK, and don't worry about how "hard" people claim the homework will be. Your high school has helped you transition into college life more than you realized. Also, living in the dorms at UK gives you the independence you always wanted, and you will get along with your roommate very well. The Governor Scholar's Program successfully helped with the "dorm life" experience, so transferring to UK is not a big problem. Overall, you are a smart girl and will do exceedingly well in grades and making friends at UK. Enjoy. Love, Brianna

Hello there, kid. As you prepare to enter into the next step in your adult life, there are a few things I?d like to point out to you. First, as you begin your journey to self discovery, remember that your path does not need to include alcohol. From what I recall, nothing you learned about yourself came during a drunken epiphany. Nothing except, of course, that alcohol is painful when abused. Next, use this time to really explore the world around you. You have the amazing opportunity right now to test the waters and discover who you are and what other people are like. Don?t waste time on self doubt or in negative relationships (recall my prior advice about the binge drinking thing.) Keep in mind that when you finish your glorious ride through an undergraduate degree, you may be applying to a graduate program. At that point, you will need to convince schools what a responsible young individual you were for four years. Please, be delicate with your GPA. Push the limits on fun, but take care of yourself. Now is the time to start being healthy. You have a good start, keep pushing!

I would tell myself that college is a great experience and you should totally take it all in. Try to make new friends and try to select a college and city that you would feel comfortable in. Make sure before you decided on one school you should definitely take a campus tour and a tour of the entire area if that is available. I would also advise myself to reasonably close to home because you never know when you will need help from your family. Finally, I would make sure I know all of the available majors and areas of study available at the university. I would visit and meet with an academic advisor in the particular area that I was interested in and make sure that they are willing to help me take the correct course schedules in order to graduate in four years.

I would tell myself that I should have chosen UK in the first place. I was a second semester freshman transfer student and missed a lot of financial aid and scholarship opportunities by coming in later. I would also tell myself to try a lot harder to receive scholarships. While I did apply for many of them, there were always more that I could have tried for. They would have great;y helped my financial situation now and saved me some student loans.

I would tell myself to work a little harder, get involved earlier, and enjoy it while it lasted! I would remind myself that I chose to go to a school with an amazing basketball program, and I should get my work done earlier to make it to a few more games. I often forgot how different high school and college were in the long run. It's hard to realize that my high school career mattered so little once I got to college, especially since I went to a very small high school, but decided to go to a very large college. I wouldn't try to change my mind about the college I chose, but I would be more mindful about enjoying my choice.

Don't hold back! Get involved and be yourself. There are so many students at UK who are just like you: enthusiastic, ambitious, compassionate, intelligent, and fun. Attend all the events you can and get to know them. The professors are amazing, so have conversations with them outside of class. They have lots of wisdom to share, and you'll be surprised at how much they want you to succeed. Plus, one day they'll write you great letters of recommendation. Take advantage of the resources that will help you decide your major so you can get on track. Start doing the things that people tell you to do in your Junior year in your Sophomore year, like research classes and volunteering at the hospital! You'll get a headstart and impress some important people. Always take classes with your friends when you can, because they are your biggest help at crunch time and when you don't understand something. Finally, volunteer as much as you can with others who love volunteering as much as you do. The Lexington community loves UK students just for this reason. And don't forget to attend those awesome UK basketball games! Good luck!

If I could do it again, I would have gotten involved on campus the day I set foot on it. Instead, I partied too much, got mixed up in drugs, and ended up getting arrested and throwing my whole life off track. I have since turned it around because I realize now that I have to work alot harder in college than I did in high school. So my advice to myself would be to work hard, have fun but not too much, and step outside my comfort zone to meet new people and get involved.

Dont follow your high school boyfriend to college.

I would have to tell myself to fill out every last scholarship application, because it is by far easier to find scholarships as an incoming freshman compared to being a current student. Also the advice the counselors give you is actually much better advice than you will realize until after the fact. Lastly make sure to register for classes and submit your housing as early as possible.