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I remember first arriving to the University of Missouri in Columbia. After all the years of dreaming, it was finally a reality. Going into first semester, the classes were very fast-paced, the homework kept piling on, and I just knew I'd never have leisure time. One day I was sitting in my dorm, thinking of all it took me to get here. I was contemplating all the things that I could have done to make my first year go a lot smoother. If I could go back to talk to my high school senior self, I would tell her so much! “I know you've done a lot of volunteering, but you need to do more! Money isn't going to be handed to you, you have to do all you can to earn it! Why don't you make it a habit to check the board in the hallway to see what scholarships you can apply for? Why wait until the very last minute and let money pass you by? Stop being lazy! It's time for you to start being more accountable and make your family proud by getting through school all on your own!”

Now that I am in college I have realized that high school does really help you prepare for college. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would adivce me to take on every opportunity offered to me, work twice as hard as my peers, and know that settling for anything is not okay. In high school, I did fairly well. I graduated with a 4.1 GPA, had scholarships, participated in a numerous amount of clubs etc. What I failed at was settling for things and not working as hard as I know I could have. If I could go back and talk to myself a a senior I would pressure myself into going the extra mile on a scholarsip application, constantly getting my papers edited although I may get tired of them etc. I would tell myself that my future is completely up to you. Although there may be other factors that can alter it, it is your job to put in the work to get the results you want to live with.

The advice I would give myself is to know that the poeple you meet will have a huge impact on your life. Some will help you and some will hurt you, but it is all about the journey. You will change and grow into yourself abundantly over the next four years. You will learn what your passion is. You will need to try hard, to read everything your professors tell you because it actually helps, and balance out fun and school. Save your money and take advantage of the job opportunitites that come to you. All in all enjoy every second of college. It wonderful, scary, exciting and most of all a life learning experience that goes by way too fast.

Choose the school you feel is right for you. Money doesn't matter the most in this situation, your education does. If you choose the best education that's fit for you, money will pay off later. Try your best, don't back down or get discouraged. You're smarter than you think. Stay healthy and keep in mind that your education is a little more important than sleep and social life. Don't eliminate either but know what you're doing with the time you have available. Don't work too much, focus on your homework and exams. Money will pay off later. Get out and make new friends. See how diverse the campus is and learn new things from other people. Talk with your professors. Make them remember you out of all the students they have taught. Read your assignments, even though you may not need every bit of information for your homework. It's nice to learn little things that can effect your future. Make connections with potential employers. Be curious and ask questions. Live your life and don't sweat the small stuff. Have fun.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to make more connections and apply for more scholarships. In high school I had pretty good grades. I was a student athlete, class president, editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, and I received a scholarship to continue studying Mandarin Chinese abroad. I do wish though, that I had reached out to people who could be my potential employers. As a college stuednt, I have learned that it is very important to put your name out there and network. The world is full of opportunities that are just waiting for people to take advantage of them. I would say that I am in a pretty good place now, but I know that if I had took networking more seriously, I'd be in an even better position. As far as scholarships go, I wish I had applied for more. I don't like the idea of my dad having to take out loans to finance my education, but I am grateful he did so. If I had applied for more scholarships, loans wouldn't be the issue they are now.

College life is too fast paced to sit back and expect everything to come to you. You need to get out there, meet as many people as possible, and really apply yourself. Manage your time with a weekly agenda because every hour counts. Finding the balance between social life and study time is ESSENTIAL. It helps greatly to make friends with people in the same major, although it's also extremely helpful to make friends with all different types of majors because it's a great way to broaden your horizon. There are so many people at this campus, and each one is an opportunity to gain a new perspective on life. Find a few extra-cirricular clubs and apply yourself to the max in at least one. If you plan to get hired by a good company when you graduate, you need to get as involved as possible without overwhelming yourself. Take advantage of the study and tutor services offered. Set real goals for study hours per week and any other goals your have. Above all else, keep in mind why you came to college: to learn, broaden horizons, and EARN a degree in something you love!

I know you're scared. In the midst of financial aid applications and graduation party registries, those butterflies in your stomach have begun to grow fangs. You've always felt you could handle anything the world threw at you, but now that college is around the corner and you're staring your future in the face, you're starting to second guess yourself. Don't. This transition won't be nearly as earth shattering as you're expecting. Know that college isn't much different from high school; you've been well prepared for the work load. Manage your time well and be truthful with yourself about when you need help. Know that relationships will evolve and change and that is a good thing. Your family loves you and will be the best support system you could ever ask for. You'll lose friends along your way but know the truest ones will always be close. College life is going to seem impossible at times and you will certainly be pushed outside your comfort zone, but experiences like those are vital along your journey to success and the life you've always envisioned for yourself.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a lot of advice to give. First of all, you cannot come into college being cocky. College is a whole different world, and no matter how smart you think you are you will find things that will challenge you to your core. Of course you will overcome them, and often times you will become stronger because of it. Secondly, I would tell myself that you cannot by any means be afraid to ask for help. In high school I would never ask for help, never go to tutoring, or do anything like that. But after nearly failing my college algebra class I quickly learned that you cannot do success all on your own, and sometimes you have to ask for help. It makes things easier in the long run. Lastly, I would tell myself to relax. You will make friends. You are surrounded by so many new people that it is almost impossible to not make friends. You just have to be yourself, and take things as they come.

I would advise myself to look more into scholarships. I thought I would be okay with the financial aid offered, but honestly it appers that my mom has the bare minimum to keep me in school but it's also two other kids depending on her. It's extremely hard trying to think of how I'm going to pay the tuition bill. I would just advise myself to look into as many scholarships as possible. Any amount helps.

To start you need to just jump in there, Start studying that first week of class. sixteen weeks are not as long as you think they are. Take everything one day at a time, think about the future but don't put yourself in a stress coma for no reason. If you don't understand the class by the third week talk to your instructor, you have to act as though the end of the semester is next week otherwise the semester will fly by and you're going to have a 'c'. Being busy is part of the experience so just kind of role with it but dont forget to check in with mom, she misses you. Try to join a few clubs and study groups, as much fun as study groups are they definetely help. Don't be afraid of your instructor generally they want you to succeed, so do not hesitate to email them or to set up a meeting to talk about anything you may be worried about. I think the most important thing to remember is to have fun, those 4 years are going to fly by. cherise every moment of college.

To my high school senior self, Karolina, there is a few things I would like to tell you that you never knew while you were a senior. Firstly, college is not as scary as you thought it would be. You have so much freedom that you have never experienced in your whole life! However, this freedom comes with a cost. Study time is necessary. Juggling it with the responsibilities you will hold and your job is a tough one. You are not rich, but you are smart. Scholarships applications are a must to get you through school. I also want to let you know that going with your heart in your career choice is what counts. You wanted to make a change in the world, but didn’t think much of putting it into a career. Go with your gut! All the pieces will fall together afterwards as long as you put the effort that is needed. Keep pushing, and do the best you can! It will be worth it in the end. Yours truly, Future Karolina.

My advice to my high school self is to enjoy it. Don't worry about the AP/Honor classes because it has not helped out at all in college. Do your best in high school, but don't forget to have fun. Be involved as well! Look into what you want to do in college and life because some people I know now at age 20-25 does not know what to do with their lives and it is sad to watch it, and you/me do not want to be in their shoes. Good luck!

Dear Brendan, We did it man, we survived the first semester of college. We made a lot of friends, found an old love, and found a niche at Mizzou, just like we knew that we would. But, after half a year, we have learned some things that we did not know going into August, and I want to warn you of whats to come. First, do not overload yourself with all the clubs you did in High School. Yeah, it looks good for colleges when applying that you were in eight clubs and two sports, but that does not matter once you are in! Pick one or two, and devote your undivided attention to those and those only! Second, learn how to study and manage your time. You did not have to in High School because everything came easy, but its not like that anymore! Look over your notes every night and study with people! Lastly, buy all the credit from AP and Dual credit courses that you can, because $300 for three classes is a whole lot better than $900 for one. Enjoy senior year man, live it up! With you always, Brendan Simpson

If I could go back to my high school senior self, I would have to go back 16 years. I’m sure I would mention the importance of getting good grades, applying for scholarships, and staying motivated. But most importantly, I would tell myself to quit trying to be someone I was expected to be. I would tell myself to just BE myself. I would tell the insecure little girl that I was, that although many important events were about to unfold, they would not occur in the order I would have planned them. I would tell her to embrace this, and face each circumstance with positivity and gratitude. I would tell her how important it is to have aspirations and goals, but I would emphasize the fact that sometimes all you can do, is take it one day at a time. I would tell her not to worry; that she would find true love. That she would experience feelings of love she never thought possible, until looking into her children’s eyes. I would tell her that time really does fly by and that it’s never too late to pursue her dreams.

My advice to myself would be to open up and seize more opportunities. There are plenty of opportunities at colleges like the University of Missouri to network and obtain scholarships. I found this scholarship through my schools financial aid social network. If I were a senior I would have seized opportunites like these earlier through the resources of the university. This scholarship will take the financial burden off of my mother. Besides scholarships other opportunities include getting more involved at the university. Now that I have completed my first sememster of college, I want to get involved in more activities and clubs at my school. I would tell myself as a senior to start right away instead of waiting. These are small lessons learned that I have taken advantage of.

If I were able to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to explore all the careers that are out there and not limit myself only to my parents suggestions of either a doctor or lawyer. Today I am on the path to finding what I am most passionate about and finding a job that will correlate with that passion. After entering college I realized that no matter what I end up doing I need to actually enjoy what I am studying and be good at it, especially after watching numerous people around me constantly change their majors within the first semester of school. I would also tell myself the importance of starting off as strong as possible. My first semester I took Precalc because I thought it would help me prepare for Calc, even though I tested into Calc but I was unaware that Precalc would actually prepare me for Calc2 which I will not even need unless I major in engineering. This taught me to look into everything I do and even if I think I am doing something smart, that I need to always double check everything I do.

If I could talk to my seventeen year old self, I'd want them to do everything I did but better. I'd tell her to go with the flow. College is all about new experienes. I'd tell her that finals are not a joke, especially the calculus 2 final. I'd tell her that she will meet her future bridesmaids and being in a sorority is nothing like you imagined it'd be. I would make sure she deletes Kurt Donner's phone number out of her contacts and stress the fact that texting your ex boyfriend at 2 in the morning is NEVER a good idea. I'd tell her to travel. I'd tell her that late night pizza can solve almost anything. So does late night ice cream. I'd remind her to live. Grades are important but sometimes when the best you can do is a C+, accept it and move on. I'd tell her to take advantage of every opportunity presented to her. I'd tell her you don't need alcohol to have fun. Lastly, I'd tell her that these are going to be the best days of her life.

I would tell my self that the easy way is not the best way. High school is honestly nothing compared to college. I would also tell my self that I should prepare my self to begin studying and be more organized because everything must be planned out not just done. I would tell my self that I should begin to learn how to listen and pay attention more because in college the teachers talk and if ou didn't catch what they say you're screwed, they won't go back.

I would tell myself to look into many different options for my major. I would let myself be more open to different options of career paths for college. However, I would not change the university that I am currently attending.

I would tell my past self to apply for more scholarships.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself a few months in the past, I think I would have a lot of advice to give myself, Don't do this, dont wait until the last minute to register, don't say that, etc. But the main piece of advice I wish I could give myself is to actually do what I want with my life and don't be so afraid of the if's in life to even attempt going for it. Being that I'm going into a creative field, and that they aren;t exactly the most in demand jobs, I was skeptical and cautious when it came to choosing a major. But the delay ended up being a waste of time, in the end following my heart proved to be the onyl true path, and even after months and months of thinking I just returned to my original dream. At the end of the day it doesn't matter how mch moeny you make or how secure your job is; it's about actually enjoying what you do and having a passion to continue doing so.

Dear Self, After not pursing a likely chance for a full-ride scholarship at that “other” school, I know you are down. You want to go to Mizzou. That’s where your heart is. You even smiled when you walked onto campus. The other school may be known for engineering, but you aren’t happy there. Following your heart was the correct decision. In matter of fact, everything in college is a decision. There are a million things to do, but only time for a few. You may have to choose music and alone time over an ideal grade. You are off to a great start, though. The decision you just made will be the jumpstart to choices where you follow your heart and do what you WANT (not what is “right”). In college you will not get your perfect GPA or be able to do everything (you are Chemical Engineer for goodness sake), but you can make the most out of it if you are willing to choose what’s important. Although your transcript won’t be flawless, your life will be more so. Just do what means the most to you! Sincerely,That Little Voice in Your Head

It's ok to not know what you want to major in and don't claim a major your first year of college. That first year of school you'll meet new people and have experiences you never had before that may have more of an influence on what you want to do with life. Enjoy that first year of college and get an idea of who you are when you're not surrounded by those who have had the greatest influence on your life. If you go in with a set major in mind, know it is ok to change your mind about what you want to do with life and change your major. Don't be afraid to try something new.

If I could go back I would tell myself to try harder in highschool to get mroe scholarships. I would have told myself not to worry too much because everything works out. Friends come and go. I would have told myself to save my money for a car rather than expecting my parents to buy one. I would tell myself to focus more on family and less on friends because your family matters the most and they will not be here forever.

The transition to college life was not as hard as some people think. I absolutely love the freedom and excitement of college, it is way different from high school. In fact, high school looks really boring from the collegiate angle. College helps you see new paradigms and broaden your horizons. I encourage you strongly to go to the University of Missouri. It is a vibrant place where learning and fun coincide and opportunities are abundant. You have to get involved, even though you werent outgoing in high school, college is where you can shine. It's like a fresh start, no one knows you or expects you to be a certain way. Keep your grades up and and fill out as many scholarship applications as possible.

My school has adequate educational resources, it treat each student fairly and make them feel that they belong to it.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to taking everything seriously, but enjoy the ride more. Give the academic experience everything you have at all times. Procrastination always leads to failure, therefore avoid it like the plague. Completion of high school and the transition to college is a joint effort, so thank the people around you.

Prepare yourself now. Learn how to study, how to time manage, and how to keep up with homework. Just because high school is easy doesn't mean that college will be the same way. College work is a lot more difficult than high school. It takes more focus, time, and dedication. Being responsible in all aspects is also very important. You should be confident in your self to make the right decisions in any situation because mom or dad won't be around to tell you what is right and what is wrong. The best part of college is the social atmosphere. Be outgoing and make tons of new friends - especially the first week. Get to know the people in your dorm and in your classes. The more people you know the smaller this huge university campus will feel. No matter what though, know how strong and smart you are and always follow your heart.

Craig, 1. Look at each day as an eight-hour work day- go to class and spend the rest of the eight hours studying. This will still leave you plenty of time to be involved with student organizations and have a social life. Sleep eight hours, "work" eight hours, and use the other eight to make friends and have fun! This will help you stay healthy, happy, and do well in school; balance is key! 2. Do join a fraternity- I know right now you think all they care about is drinking and partying, but that is not the case. Greek-Life is full of many extremely intelligent, driven individuals; and you'll make amazing friends. 3. Make sure to get involved with student organizations on campus! BUT, do NOT join so many organizations that you're overwhelmed- two is a good place to start. 4. Get a job on campus ASAP- it will pay off in terms of making friends, building your resume and gaining valuable references. 5. Take care of yourself! It is very easy to get caught up in everything going on at college and quickly forget about your health! Being sick makes life a lot harder!

In high school instead of focusing on rigors academic courses I focused on extracurricular activities, which prevent me from exceling in college. For some reason I believed that if I took honors courses I would not be able to be activity in my high school years, but now I see I made an excuse and was being lazy. I wished I had taken honor courses because now as I attend Community College I am struggling compared to others who took honors. I see other student struggling less than me because the classes taught them what they needed to know, so that they can sail through the courses. While I am still struggling and must use more time to study to pass. I would have done whatever I could to take classes like college courses or try to get college credit so my transition to a university would be smooth after attending Harold Washington College. So than I could have used the time to get a job. I wished that I would have listen to family when I was told to take honor classes. As I look back now I see how it was a big mistake I made.

I would tell myself that it's not about your image kid. You need to stop worrying what other people think of you, or how "cool" you are. Think about yourself for a change, stop trying to impress people. Do things that make you happy, and do things because you want to do them whether they are cool or not. I would also tell myself that no matter how much Coach Skarbek or Coach Czart favors kids, stick with it. DO NOT QUIT FOOTBALL OR BASEBALL! There will be a day when you look back and say to yourself "I wish that I would have just played, instead of hating the coaches for favoring other kids." Sports are not just about who plays and who doesn't, they're more than that. They teach you about leadership, team skills, and being a family; developing bonds with people that at times you may not like. They teach you to look past the things you don't like about someone and cheer them on because for once, there is something bigger than you. You are not the center of everyone's attention, but you should be the center of your own.

In selecting a college, I believed I had my priorities in order for making the decision; I chose my school because it offered the best program for my intended major, Journalism. However, I neglected to account for how I would fit in with the school itself, academic piece aside. Sure enough, I discovered quickly that I was not meant to be in the field I originally thought, and found myself lost in a huge school in which I am still not sure I belong. The vast importance of faith in my life that I have held since I was very young was forgotten in my narrow-minded endeavor to pursue a successful career; this is the greatest regret I have to this day. Given the opportunity, I would tell my high school self to cling to the values and ideals engrained in me since childhood because it is only these that will allow me to be happy in this next chapter of my life. I am now in the process of transferring to the University of Dayton, and hopefully to an environment to which I better belong, but this could have been avoided had I remained true to myself originally.

I would give myself the advice to work harder on the athletic fields so I could have maximized my potential and potentially gotten an athletic scholarship. Secondly, I would've toured and visited more colleges, and also gone out more socially so I could've made some more friends. I was always a busy kid playing two varsity sports and didn't get to socialize much so I feel I missed out on a lot. However, I always did very well academically so it helped ease the sting a bit.

I would tell myself to start saving my earnings right now. Joining as many clubs and being a part of as many extra curricualr activities as possible would also help with applying for scholarships. Also, never ignore any scholarships; if you hear about it and are eligible to apply, apply. Have an open mind when applying to every college and never underestimate yourself when applying to a college that you think may not accept you. Last but not least, enjoy the summer before your freshman year and during orientation meet as many people as possible. Go into your freshman year with an open mind.

Prepare each class to the fullest.

I would advise myself on a couple of things. Firstly, it is important to be involved in campus life by some means or another. Studies and research have proven that a student more involved in their campus life is much more likely to succeed in their college career. I would also have told myself not to lose sight of the goal when tests seem daunting and papers are excriciatingly difficult to write. That feeling of accomplishment is entirely worth the painstaking hours it takes to get there. Fianlly, One of the most imporatnt things that I think I would tell my high-school self, is to embrace life, the world, and the opportunites provided to you. I tend to be somewhat shy and introverted by personality, however, I can now say from experience, what it can mean to put yourself out there. The situations that seems scary are generally the ones that have the most potential to make you a better and stronger person. The greatest thing that I have learned in the last few years is that you cannot sit around waiting for the world to happen to you, you have to go out and happen to the world.

If I was given the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior there would be so many things I would want to tell myself to prepare for the future and all of the struggles and blessings that would be in store for me as I made my transition into college life. The most important thing that I would want to tell myself is not to stress over the small things that may occur. In college I have learned that not everything can be perfect as much as you may try and the only way to truly succeed and make the transition correctly would be to do your best and if it happens not to be perfect, learn from your mistakes and try to do better the next time around. I believe this is a piece of advice that all high school seniors should take into account. It is their key to success when it comes to transitioning into such an important part of their life. Transitioning has a lot to do with the student's academics, but it also has a lot to deal with learning to keep a good head on your shoulders and staying calm.

Thinking about what I would say to myself as a high school senior is upsetting. I would tell myself that even though you might be able to afford you first choice school as of right now, you will get there. Attending your local community college won't be as bad as yyou think it is. You will have your friends and even make some new ones. The stress in your life will increase but in the end it WILL be worth it. Keep your head up, and don't slack off it will be worth it in the end.

If I could go back to my senior self in high school, I would tell her to relax and not to worry only about the academic part of getting accepted to college and succeeding. I focused so much time and energy to my school work, I forgot about my social life senior year and what I really enjoyed to do in my free time. I have learned through out college so far that my interests and hobbies can allow me to succeed just as much as my GPA can as well. I would tell myself to go hang out with friends for the weekend, it will be okay and that I could definitely make time to volunteer more in the community since I always really enjoyed that. College has taught to me to focus on ME, what is best for myself and to really learn how to grow as a person.

I would tell myself to jump in head first, but to remember that classes take time. I would encourage myself to be confident and to meet people. Most of all, I would try to make to make my former self enjoy the start of my time here. I spent a lot of time homesick and wishing for people or things that weren't here when I could have been making the most of all the amazing opportunities and people who are here at Mizzou.

Life is a journey, don't take it for granted! Enjoy every minute of it, but don't waste time thinking about the future...make the future happen. Don't be so quick to leave mom and dad you have no idea the wealth of knowledge they posess, and believe me they want to help you..they live for it. Be outgoing, take every opportunity you can get and use it to your advantage, you may never get it again. As cliche as it sounds, the truth is, school is so much easier when your young. The best advice I can give you Nicole is to finish school, and give it all you've got!

If I could go back and tell my high school self anything it would be to start looking for scholarships earlier. Also I would have taken classes that counted for dual enrolment, which is both high school and college credit. By doing this my financial situation would not look as bleak as it does. Also I would have done more research about other schools that have my field as an undergraduate program. I would have also told myself to come up to the school and speak with a financial advisor to see if there was more money available that I could possibly apply for. Most of the things I would have told myself have to do with the financial aspect of school, because this school is not cheap. And i really want to earn a degree from here.

Seek out scholarships. They're out there, but not easily available. Do better with your grades, because most scholarships are based on merit. Don't expect it to be a breeze like High School was. Just because you could easily ace classes without opening a book there does not mean that college will be the same way. You will have to study. You will have to work hard. But it will all be worth it because you will find out who you are and what your passions in life are. Chase after those things... not money alone.

If I could go back and give myself advice, I'd tell myself that scholarships are actually very important and not something to slack on. I would explain that good grades in high school are also very important to receiving more scholarships. I'd point out that I can't make friends in college by hiding behind my computer, and getting involved with activities on campus is actually pretty fun. I was a very stubborn person in high school and I didn't let my parents' push for good grades and scholarships get to me, but I regret it now. The only person that could get to me was me, so if I could go back and tell myself about the importance of trying for money-saving programs and getting involved, things would definitely be different now.

If I could go back and give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would say loosen up and have more fun. I was homeschooled since Junior High, and I really pushed myself myself in my senior year in high school. I wish I could have relaxed more. I had good grades, and I took the hard classes, so there was no reason to stress, but I did. Working hard and always doing my best has always been number one to me, but my senior year I stressed it was not enough. Worrying and over stressing myself did not accomplish anything, and I realize now that I should have enjoyed my last year of high school more. I am in my second semester in college now and I am still working hard and always doing my best, but I have learned to not stress over it and I do even better.

Take education serious. Get a mentor to follow you in college to be sure you succeed. It is never too late to finish college. It has teaken me 16 years to get it together . But I made it.

I would tell myself to work on studying even when i don't need to. Knowing how to study and when is the most important key to college success. Teachers will NOT tell you.

I feel like as a senior I was pretty well prepared for college, but I would have also told myself to be less nervous. I was very nervous because I was moving 400 miles away to a completely different state and culture (I'm originally from Chicago), and I was incredibly nervous about finding new friends. I have great friends back home, and I was nervous no one would like me in Missouri. I ended up making a group of friends within the first two weeks, and they remain my closest friends at school to this day. I would also tell myself to bring less stuff to college, because my dorm was incredibly full last year (and still is!). I would also tell myself that getting residency isn't horrible. While I didn't have a normal fun summer, I was able to work, have my own apartment for a few months, take classes, and gain Missouri residency, which lowered my tuition greatly. I was so depressed about having to spend my summer away from home, but I ended up going home more than I thought, and it wasn't nearly as terrible as I thought either.

Take as many dual credit classes as you can. It can take away a lot of stress off of graduating. It is also better for the money. When they say it is cheaper, they aren't kidding. I wish I would've taken the dual credit classes serious. I would also try to find my method of studying. Even though my classes were easy my senior year, I could have taken that time to try different things so I could prepare myself for what was to happen in college. I also wish I would have taken an advantage of the scholarship oppurtunities because it is more expensive then I thought it would be. My college experience would have been a lot easier my freshman year if I would have took my senior year seriously.

There are a couple of things I would advise myself to do before I actually went to college. To start off, I would give the advice to create good study habits early. If study habits are poorly developed, though it might slide in high school, it will not be sufficient in the strive to be successful at a University level. I would advise myself or even other high school seniors to work hard and create techniques for good studying. Another piece of advice I would give is to get involved. Whether it is with Greek life, work, major related groups or even church, all are great ways to connect with others, grow in leadership skills as well as preparation for a promising future.