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The advice I would give myself is learning how to study effectively. Either asking questions from the professors or asking a classmate in the classroom and not being afraid to ask questions. I would network better with people around the campus to get the experience in my field such as psychology. Another piece of advice I would give myself is not to procrastinate as much and invest in a planner to better my time management. Another piece of information is looking for more financial resources such as scholarships and grants to lessen the burden of financial issues. Knowing about scholarships such as this would have benefited alot throughout my college life. The last piece of advice is give myself more encouragement that I could and will accomplish to get an bachelor's degree, especially where I grew up was lacking advantages, that's why I chose UNT to get away and experience something different with better opportunities. Knowing encouragement goes a long way, I wish I would have done more of that for myself, just encouraging myself could have made the difference in studying for a test, quiz, project, etc. I would have told myself "you can do it".

College life is exciting, intriguing, and scary, but everyone has their own expectations about college from what they are told. It was somewhat difficult in choosing where I wanted to go to college. It took a lot of thought, thorough research and deliberating between one school and another. If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell myself to have an open mind transitioning to college because I sort of judged college through what I heard and what I conjured my expectations to be. I had a perfect picture of what I wanted college to be for me, but this world is far from perfect. My life now is nothing how I imagined in my perfect picture. I am truly grateful for all of my experiences so far and would be in a different place without them. College is full of unexpected things and all I can do is live day by day enjoying that I even have the opportunity to be a student.

Bethany, I have five steps to success for you: 1) Apply for all the scholarships you are eligible for. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. You think you don't need that money, but you do, Dad's job isn't gonna hold up very much longer. 2) If you take biology you need to really buckle down and go to tutoring and study thirty minutes a day or your GPA will suffer and you won't be elligible for the General Academic Scholarships for your sophmore year. 3) Don't get involved with anyone romantically, you will just get distracted from your studies and get hurt, which is detrimental to you. 4) Don't get on anxiety medicine, it will give you suicidal thoughts. 5) Audition for as many plays as you can and put yourself out there because you HAVE WHAT IT TAKES. I believe in you. You can do whatever you put your mind to, and you can be anything you want. Good Luck

Don't worry about not knowing anyone. Don't be afraid to make friends. That first week, go out and do as much as you can with as many people as you can. You can sleep later. Meet people, make connections, and build friendships. Don't be afraid. Don't stress out over the school work. You're a lot smarter than you think and the work is a lot easier than you think. Just enjoy learning from people who care about their subjects. Figure out what you love, and then go for it. Have friends from your major, your ethnicity, and your religion. Have friends from groups totally different from yours. Don't limit yourself in anyone. College is a learning experience and can be the most fun and best years of your life or it can be the longest and loneliest years of your life. It is what you make it, so make it amazing.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Sit down. We need to talk. This lackadaisical attitude you have about your education? Trust me, it won't end well. I know you haven't figured everything out. That's okay, don't worry about it. I just want you to worry about actually trying to go somewhere. Just because you rarely had to study before doesn't mean you can skate through life without trying for anything. Don't hop into university right away just because you think it's cool; it's not worth it since you don't even know what you want to do. Stay home, go to the community college. You'll thank me later when you're not utterly drowning in debt. Always search online for textbooks first - who cares if they've been highlighted? Less work for you! Please try to pay attention in class. Sit up front; I know how easily distracted you are. Lastly, don't be such a recluse! It's okay to go out, make friends and have fun, as long as I don't catch you ignoring your studies! Trust me, I'll know. If you screw up again, then I get to enjoy the results, too.

I would tell myself not to freak out because I am ready for this transition. I was worried that classes would be overwhelming, but I can certainly hold my own. I would also encourage myself not to relax when it comes to applying for scholarships because all that work does pay off. Most importantly I would remind myself that I am a strong and fully capable woman and that no matter tough it gets that there is a plan for me. I would prepare myself to face the same feelings I felt every time that I moved to a new school, the loneliness of trying to make new friends, the stress of a new curriculum, but remember that they are an illusion. I have dealt with them before and I can and will do it again. Knowing what I know now, I would go back and simply tell myself that I am ready.

Now that I'm a college student, I wish I could go back to high school me and tell myself to get more involved. I'm a little more hesitant now because I was only involved in two organizations in high school. Now that I'm not used to it, it takes effort and will to really put myself out there.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EARLY!!! Being a college student is very time demanding. Currently, I have 2 jobs to pay for it PLUS student loans.

Enjoy every minute of it and do not sweat the small stuff. Everything happens for a reason, and every little thing is a lesson to be learned. Don't rush through things and take advantage of every opportunity that lies in front of you.

I would tell myself to do more research on scholarships and grants because money is very tight and school is very expensive. I would remind myself how important going to college is for me and how if I had more help with money I would be able to enjoy school a little more so I wouldn't have to worry about getting loans. I would stress the fact that I am not receiving much help right now since my parents can not help me pay for my education, and the school is offering me loans that barely pay my tuition. I would make sure that I understand the different kinds of loans and how difficult it is going to be paying those off in the future. Overall, I would help myself realize that I need scholarships and grants more than anything because I love school and I want to be able to do my best without worrying about my financial burdens, and without having my parents wonder how they will get me through college.

In this case, I would tell myself to invest my time in registering earlier for UNT, for I had been registering for TCU and hadn't had enough money.

Patients and family depend greatly on the hands of nurses, for this reason being a nurse will be a marvelous way to contribute as an active citizen. I am sure I can contribute deeply to exercise in a positive way the strong influence that nurses’ care has in the faster recuperation of patients. After receive my degree as Registered Nurse, I will be dedicated to get my bachelor and master degree. I want to become a well prepared health professional. I am aware of the high demanding of this career, but I decided to dedicate my professional life to become the best nurse that I can possibly be. For this reason, I will deeply appreciate all the help I can receive in this regard. One of my biggest dreams is to become a volunteer as a health professional in different areas needed for society. I have been able to take care of sick ones, depressed, and broken souls. For me be a nurse, it is like be a mother, but of the children of someone else. I will demonstrate my commitment in my career as a nurse for the rest of my life. Help me to fulfill this dream!

To chill out and just relax. Most people are more ready for college than they realize.

If I had the chance to go back in time, and if I could advise myself, I definitely would say the following: take advantage of the open house that colleges offer and visit as many different colleges as you can; also engage in approaching students that already are enrolled there and talk to them. This will give you a better understanding what the differences are between colleges. Come up with a list of perhaps 5 key questions to ask, and then compare them later. Make four of those questions yes/no, and one open ended question. Read the internet page of the college and be bold: make a phone call to the advisor there and test the climate – are they friendly and helpful? Request college information. This can help to educate and make a better decision in which college to choose as well as help with transitioning to the college.

Get more scholarships! Stop waiting untill the last minute thinking everything will be okay. Sign up early and apply for everything you can.

The most important thing I can tell you is to stay focused. I know that you want to slack off and enjoy this year, senioritis kills. No, but seriouly this year for you is a beginning not an ending. You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The things you do or don't do right now will determine the foundation you have for your future. So remember to study hard, keep your grades up, and apply for lots of scholarships.

The advise I would give my self is to never give up no matter how hard it may seem. When you think that you can not handle the pressure anymore please remember that the first semester is the hardest. Once you are past that semester you will have study habbits down and you will know how to balance your school work and a social life.

I had always thought that becoming a nurse was what I wanted to do in my life. After all, I have always loved helping out others and my family has always pushed me into becoming one. But were those reasons enough? This was a decision that would decide what I would be for the rest of my life. But going into college, I learned differently. I learned that doing something you enjoy is important in your life, because without that passion the motivation will not come. You cannot do something whole-heartedly without that drive within you. You are not able to do your best, give your all and put 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into something unless you enjoy what you are doing. Your parents cannot tell you what to do with your life, your teacher cannot tell you what major you should take, your friends cannot tell you what career to pursue, but only you can answer all of that. Because only you are able to know and find out what you truly want to do with your life. I advice all high school students to find that passion, don't ever settled for anything less.

Being young, naïve, and confused is a period of life that everyone experiences at the end of their teenage years breaking into young adulthood. After counting down the days in agony until I could throw my graduation cap into the air, it never occurred to me what I would do the day after. If I would have had the insight that only years of life experience can afford someone back then, I most likely would have been past a master’s program in a stable job by now. Though, I did not know the impact I wanted to have on the world until very recently, I could have shared with a younger me the values of time management, determination, and the ability to put in hard work regardless of a visible payout, as hard work is its own reward. Impressing upon that hopeful teenager, I would instill in her the idea that the importance of putting one’s nose to the grindstone is invaluable. I spent too many years flitting about, unsure of my future and convincing myself that there was always next year. Now, at the age of 25, I realize those years have come to fruition.

If I could go back in time to give advice to my future self. I would tell myself stay focused and strong through the lose and separation. Finish what you start with your education. The uncertainty that surrounds your will dissipate, but not with out teaching you a few things about like. You are more naive to the world than than you could fathom and education is what you need to assist you in opening your eyes, so you can see. Education will help you comprehend what you hear. it will guide you to yourself and knowning more beyond yourself. In the process of expanding your mind you will become better prepared to make those pivotal life decisions that will shape your life. See yourself beyond the difficult now, look for the postive and wise things of life. You arer stronger than you think, you can do it even if you are the only one that thinks you can.

You have done a good job making it this far! Now it is time to take a serious look at your future. It is a mistake to base your future on your mother’s life. Things have changed and some couples do not stay together forever. It is very important that you do what is best for you, because there may come a time when you need to stand on your own. Basically, you need to get as much education as you can. Do this while you are young. It only takes four years. The financial aspect is not a concern because there is financial help available. There are even opportunities to study abroad. What could be better than that? This is a wonderful way to gain the freedom that you have been dreaming about. Do this for yourself. If you skip it now, you will always regret that decision. You will end up being a middle-aged adult who whishes she could change the past. It is easy to get started. Call the university and admit that you do not know where to begin. You will be surprised at how many people want you to succeed!

I've just recently graduated high school, class of 2012, on June 7th. I still have much to learn about college on my journey through higher education. If I could go back to the beginning of my senior year, I'd slap some sense into myself and plead me to apply for scholarships before the year ended. Yes, there's still scholarships out there that I can apply for, but the ones I qualified the best had deadlines in September and December 2011. Me being a professional procrastinator had consequences which I'm paying for. Although I had that terrible habit, I couldn't have asked for a better senior year.

Hey Me, I know your nervous, excited, anxious, and maybe sad to leave your friends behind. I got great news though; be yourself and you are going to make so many awesome friends! Get involved in activites around school! Also, dont worry so much about the money and debt, building your career will pay for itself. Have FUN. Don't get so caught up in classes that you forget to enjoy the college experience , and the social aspect. Don't procrastinate. The homework can be overwhelming, so spread it out through the week. Your work will be better quality and you will have more time to relax. Don't take this experience for granted. You have been givin this opportunity to use your talents and gifts to make yourself a stronger, smarter, and more educated person in society. You can do it! If you want to be a Brain surgeon, you can! If you want to be a the President of the United States someday, you can! The human brain is incredible and more then capable, all it needs is motivation and self confidence. Set your standards high and your dreams even higher. Good Luck ME!!

I would walk up to myself as I walked across the stage during graduation and just simply hug myself. I was suffering from undiagnosed severe depression. The thought of leaving my little home in Texas almost made me cry as I walked across that stage. If I could, I would go and explain that there’s going to be some rough life events soon. You’ll experience some pretty disgusting sexual advances; you’ll want to kill yourself. But your main priority should always be to keep focusing on school, because knowledge will set you free. I’d also be straight up honest and tell myself that I’m an egotistical goody-two shoes and that if I ever want to get any pleasure out of life I have to admit when I am wrong. Sometimes depression makes you humble. In my case it made me unbearable. The first thing you have to do before you go to college is to stop and ask yourself who you are. It’s okay. You aren’t going to know the answer to that. But if you can’t even ask yourself it, then it’s time to get some emotional help.

I would tell myself to figure exactly what it is that I want to study, because if you waste time you'll be there way longer than you need to be. Another peice of advice I would tell myself is to take summer classes. The summer is not only time for relaxing, it could also be a good time to catch up on the classes that you've failed or even get ahead. Start study groups and if that doesn't work out than there is always tutoring. I would also say that reading the chapter or lesson before the next class day is always a good idea to do, and if you need to look elsewhere for help then there is always internet resources such as youtube and khanacademy. Lastly, I would like to say , never look at how far you still have to go, alway look at how far you've come. It'll give you great hope and excitement.

Apply to scholarships early and have your financial plan in place!

First, you need to know that you will be switching majors in the first semester. Don't be scared. The major you choose will carry you through your bachelor's degree. Second, apply to more grants and scholarships. Your parents' livelihood will be tested in the coming years and they will need your support as much as you need theirs. Have fun but plan for the future, it's catching up to you and it won't wait until you're ready. But most of all, learn everything. Take every class you can. Stretch your mind and don't forget the important things. Enjoy your time with friends and the care-free lifestyle that comes from college independence. But know that you're life will not be as glamorous as you think. In fact, you will have to take a big step back in your career plan to realize what you were meant to do with your life. Things will be uncertain for a very long time but you will emerge all the better for. And you will find someone to hold your hands for the entire ride. Don't be discouraged, everything will work out.

If I could go back, I would tell myself that all I have to do is have a little faith in myself and one day, not only would I be in college, but I'd make dean's list pursuing a career I had deemed "unattainable" at age fifteen. I would show myself that pre-calculus was not the end of life as we know it, and I would challenge myself to question everything. My high school self was confined to a neat little box and afraid to step out of the lines of what others had planned for me, so most of all I'd tell myself that life is only what we make of it. I can be happy being me, pursuing my dream, or I can live in that box and never feel the sunshine beaming down on my face. That's probably the most valuable lesson I would impart: I am not what others make of me; I am what I make of myself.

The advice I would give myself if I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior would be to watch my spending, wear a helmet, and not be so trusting. I would tell myself to watch my spending because I blew through all my high school graduation money my first semester in college and am still suffering from doing so today. I would then remind myself to always wear a helmet. I say this because one day at softball practice my first semester, I forgot to wear it and was hit in the head by softball that a teammate hit. I suffered a severe concussion and was pulled from school for over a week. My final advice to myself would be to not be so trusting. I say this because people, especially immature young men, tend to take advantage of trusting people. A prime example of this was I trusted the guy I had been dating to hang out with one of my teammates while I studied. The consequence was me walking in on them in her dorm after they returned from a party!

Keeli, Focus, study, and work hard while you are in high school. Take as many advanced and dual credit classes as possible, so you can test out of certain classes, and therefor graduate college sooner. Begin your college search and application process early and dig deep to find as many scholarships as possible. You may have "Senioritis", but DO NOT let this take control and hinder your ability to work hard in order to obtain your goals. Good luck as you transition into the college world! Love, Your Future

Pay attention in math class, you do NOT want to go back to remedial classes in college! Nobody really cares what you wear to school! Volunteer and join some organizations that will help in college! Your friends and boyfriends will not really matter a few years from now. Stop stressing because in a few years you will achieve everything you want to achieve, because you want it badly!

You never fully understand a person until you live with them. It began second quarter right after we submitted our roommate contract for the following year. At this point, stress began to burden me and my two roommates, cleanliness habits began to deteriorate and tensions between us roommates began to grow. None of us expected this. We all loved each other to pieces and, from an outsider's view, we were the roommate match made in heaven. But placing three girls in a tiny room for a year creates emotional conflict in one way or another. I will admit, when I first went to college, I was pretty excited about the idea of living with new people and in a sense creating a new family. I was looking forward to a roommate situation where we would live in peace and harmony. But, life simply doesn't work that way. Even if there aren't any obvious problems, the emotional turmoil and experiences we were going through individually makes our relationship difficult. It was unavoidable. Therefore, I would probably advise my past self to mentally prepare for the complexities of the housing dynamics.

Knowing what I know about college life, I would tell my highschool-self to take it slow. I was so excited to get started and completed, I flew through my years at college. I took advantage of some services and outlets, but not to the level that I could have. The time is going to pass whether you want it to or not, there is no reason to rush it. Take time to take in what is going on around you. Invest in the relationships that you are building, because it's a good chance these people will be life-long friends. Take time to actually learn from your teachers, not only in the classroom, but outside as well. These people are invested in your future and you can rely on them in the future for references and job opportunities. Overall, don't be so focused on the future that you miss out on your present.

I would tell myself to never compromise your future for others. Believe and your self and have faith.

I would tell myself to research other possible majors and how I would go about getting them. Also, I woudl tell myself to learn to drive and try harder to convence my parents to get me a car.

A word of advice Kelsey, don't stress! All the turmoil that you're putting yourself through now isn't worth the heartache and your time. Enjoy your senior year of high school, make memories, don't worry about tomorrow just yet, live your life today. Make sure to take every opportunity that's thrust upon you, don't let anything slip out of your hands. And if you want something to happen, then get up and do something about it! Don't just sit on your rear, hoping it'll come to you! Take chances, ask for help, be brave! The worst thing that could happen is that somebody tells you, "No." Don't live in fear! Your parents door will always be open, so if you get homesick, get in the car and start driving! Lastly, work hard and do great things. You are blessed, loved, and have a great support system behind you so go out there and get it!

always try your best

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to reach out a hand and show everyone a little kindness. Many of my high school peers could have benefited from other high school students reaching out a hand to say "hello" or "how are you?" I have come to learn that just the smallest gestures of kindness could have helped to change someone's life. Some people who did maybe feel like it was the end of the world or that they were completely alone could have been shown that it was not the end of the world and that they were not alone if they were shown just a little bit of kindness. I would tell myself that just the smallest gestures of kindness could change someone's life, and maybe even save their life. If someone was getting picked on or if they were sitting alone at lunch I could have stood up for them, or told them to sit with me and my friends. I would want the high school version of me to show that I cared for more than just myself like so many others did.

Take all to as many Pre-AP or college advanced classes as possible. This will save you money and time when you enter college. If not then you'll have to take them in college along with your other classes and it seems eaiser to get them out the way at an earlier time.

(1) Take duel credit classes - I graduated from the Richland Collegiate High School in Dallas; best decision I've made. I went into College as a Freshmen with Senior status due to my 92 hours that transfered from my Duel-Credit High School. (2) In college, it's extremely important to keep everything organized and on-hand. Keeping a big binder with separate tabs for each class comes in really handy. Organize each section similarly so that it becomes habit and intuitively you are able to easily access anything you might need. (3) Go to class - even if the professor doesn't take roll he is giving information that is important. Many classes require attendence - classes that do not are sometimes the worst to miss, as they will have pop-quizes and bonuses for those that diligently attend. (4) Work hard - you feel better when you put the effort in and get the results you want. So keep your head up and stay focused on your studies, especially as an incoming freshmen!

Every day read this quote: Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. -Calvin Coolidge. Embrace hard work...nothing is more rewarding than overcoming an obstacle.

I know you are insecure. I know you feel like a misfit in plain clothing. You don’t subscribe to the norm, you question authority, and you are quite curious. STAY THAT WAY! I know it’s hard at times, but I promise, you will flourish. The Lord is going to capture your heart your freshman year of college. You will make forever friends, you will feel loved, you will be disappointed and hurt, you will go through some rough seasons. But the most beautiful and most important part about this journey is that it is yours. It has been dull, it has been exciting, it has even been dramatic at times. But it’s your journey. You will become increasingly more self-aware, and with that brings about change. It’s so wonderful and to be cherished. Do not allow yourself to be blinded to the immense love and support your family and friends have given you your whole life. You may lean on them at times but please, oh please, don’t put your faith in anyone but God.

Dear High School Sam, I know that going to community college after doing so well in high school is a huge let down, but don't think of it as an insult to your intellegence or a blow to your pride. Your there to take the financial burden of the first two year of college off your family. Don't blow community college off just because you feel your time would be better spent at a university. Study hard and attend class. Continue to strive of excellence and a 4.0 GPA because in a couple of years you are going to be transferring and looking for scholarships and a 3.0 just doesn't cut it. Allow yourself to enjoy school and just think of this as the next step forward instead of a hurdle. Always, College Sam

Dear High School Julie: The best advice that I can give to you is to stay home. Go to Brookdale Community College from the beginning and figure out what major is the best for you. Eventually you will end up transferring here anyways. Also, take a marketing class your first semester. I promise that you will fall in love with it. When you see the signs up for the Disney College Program internship, APPLY FOR IT! It will end up being the best decision you ever make because it will show you that business of the hospitality industry is exactly where you want to be. I understand how going to community college has such a bad reputation in high school. However, Brookdale will help you grow into a stronger student and you will grow to love it. I know that this is what will be best for you, because I am you! One last piece of advice, when everything seems to be going the opposite of where you want them to go, relax and let things fall where they may. I promise it will all work out for the better. Love, Julie

High school self, do not go to college for one year then leave. You have another whole year to decide what you want to do. Also don't give up on english it's important , and you can do it. You are much smarter than you think. Forget how hard something is because it only makes you want to give up. Instead focus on how simple the task is in comparsion to much larger problems in the world. When deciding what you want to do don't look for what you like, but what you what to see done in the world. Then choose a degree in what you can do to help solve these problems. Do this so that you life will have purpose and meaning. This is the path to real happiness. Lastly listen to what I say because I know how you like to ingore others.

Back when I was a senior, I worked hard and set goals for myself. I wanted to be determined and prove to everyone that I was at the top of my game and that I had goals that I wanted to reach to be successful. Knowing that the next year I was going to be in college, I thought I had somewhat prepared myself. College is nothing like high school. Back then I would've told myself to apply myself more to work, because in college is all about whether or not your willing to do the work, because no one is going to check up on you and no one is going to take late work (necessarily). If your willing to do the work or not will show how much you will apply yourself in whatever field that you study in and how much your interested in it. Overall, I would've told myself that I have a future to keep in mind and that I have certain dreams that I want to accomplish so I must apply myself even more than what I did my senior year of high school to make that dream come true.

Take a year and attend community college to find out what you really want to do with your life. Apply to at least 3 or 4 universities when the time is right. Make your health your top priority, and find some part time work to begin saving for the future.

First off, I would tell myself that it is very important to apply as early as possible for college applications, the minumium being at least three. At the same time I would tell myself to apply to scholarships as well. Next I would tell myself to really look into what career I want to pursue in order to get the best education possible from the right university. I would then tell myself to prepare myself for the lare amount of time and work I will have to put into school to be able to acheive a near to perfect GPA. I would then tell myself to join as many extracurricular activities as possible, make new friends, form study groups, improve study habits and stay goal oriented through out college. I would also tell myself to take summer, maymester, and wintermester classes to get ahead in school. And finally, if time permits, I would tell myself to study abroad which is a neat oppurtunity that offers staying focused in school while at the same time being able to travel the world and visit new places.

It hasn't been very long at all since I was a high school senior. I think I would tell myself not to rush things and enjoy the moment because once you're out of high school, it's over and it will never be the same. As far as going to college, I would say that it's not as complicated as people make it. I guess my summary would be, "Stop worrying so much."