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If I could go back to my senior year of high school I would tell myself to save up money so I didn't have to take out student loans. I currently am in debt because I have taken out loans to pay for my education. If I would have either saved up some money or even researched scholarships and grants sooner I would not be this far in debt. My life would be so much easier because I would be able to apply for credit and be able to find myself a nice apartment. Because I haven’t found a job to pay for the loans I have bad credit.

If I were to travel back in time I would tell myself to to follow my heart. I would tell myslef that I made the right decisions in college, I am enjoying every moment in my life right now. I feel that the choices that I have made in college have been the right ones. I remember debating on if I should change my major to education and I did. It was the best decision I have ever made. The professors are amamzing and I've never been so eagered to pursue something.

I would tell myself its ok to be scared college is fun you just have to be motivated and stick with it. There are so many new adventures you will have, meeting new people staying up until all hours studying, working possibley harder then you have ever worked before, but the benefit of what you recieve is what your ultimate goal should be. I would tell myself to rest and really really try . Make sure you dont mess around because college parties are not the focus of the universe. Expect the unexpected and realize that yes right now you really want everything handed to you and 4 years seems so long especially since you spent the last 13 working so hard balancing youth and education. That college and adulthood is just another challenge to accept and conquor and that 10 years from now youll look back on your great career awesome longtime friendships and say wow where did the time go. I want to encourage my senior self to take chances, make sacrifices and try as hard as she can because at the end of the day its not so bad.

It’s September 6th 2010. I still don’t know if I’m ok, I’m shocked to say the least and questioning my sanity. On my way to second period, someone claiming to be me pulled me into the janitor’s closet. The scary thing is that she did look like me, except with better hair and two eyebrows instead of one connected at the middle. As I stared at her I felt numb but able to listen to what I needed to hear. She told me to let go of unnecessary weight I was carrying, to be seventeen and enjoy it. According to “me” all this talk about “high school being the best part of your life and to pick one of the many paths for your future are all bullshit.” Excuse my language, she said high school is nothing compared to what comes afterwards. Sounds great, the idea that high school is the greatest time of your life says that the rest of my life will be boring. I don’t have to pick a path, I’ve always been on one. I’ll be fine; after all it’s just high school.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to stay home with my parents instead of moving out when I was eightteen. Life would have been much easier if I would have just stayed at home, now I am in college, on my own, working a full time job and I am still barely making ends meet. I would tell myself to stay with my parents and not move out. I would encourge myself to work and save as much money as possible, and I would encourage myself to focus on school from the get-go and plan my life after college graduation.

My senior year, I chose to enroll in a new digital academy that my high school was introducing. If I could go back and talk to my self about how college life is, I would explain why I should have stayed in a regular school. I was so shy all through school and I would love to tell myself to not be like that; that college introduces you to so many people and topics that it's not convenient to hide from any of it. That maybe that last year that I would have gone to a regular school would have been the year I learned to open up to others. That I should have done Post-Secondary Option while I had the chance, because it would have helped me ttansition to college life better. The transition to college is not a difficult one in my opinion. I would definately tell my younger self that there is a lot more information in a shorter time span than high school, a lot of it being self-taught.

Don't be afraid to pursue the major that you truly want. As an undergrad, I transferred to a BFA in visual art from a pre-med track. I was worried that I would make less money and have less success, but I quickly found that my talents were just waiting to grow. Every experience I had in my new major was more than worth the anxiety of the transfer. Before I graduated, I attended a professional artist residency with the prestigious Robert M. MacNamara Foundation. When I applied for MFA programs, I was accepted into CalArts, one of the top art schools in the country. I have no lack of confidence in my career path now. Younger self, you will find a path to success, no matter what you do, if you love doing it. Take advantage of your education and find out how to make the most of your career training. College is meant to prepare you for the life you want to live.

If I could go back to when I was a high school senior, I would have told myself to be more studious and not revel in the future. I would have made sure I didn't make rash decisions for the sake of my future and work hard at everything I did. Asking others for help concerning my future decisions and making payment plans ahead of time insead of waiting until the last moment possible. Also I would tell myself that I will change my major a few times so don't spend a fortune on a career based class until I was sure that I was confortable with my career choice. I would tell myslef to enjoy my time and when I get to college, to relax. Its not much but even a few simple words can do the trick. This is what I would tell myself if I went back in time.

Dear Jackie, Congrats! You have made it to the final year of high school! And guess what, you've got a great boyfriend who will propose to you on Christmas Day. Bu,t before that you need to graduate, and ps dont waste your time with pima (they'll lose your paperwork) dollface. You're loving fashion class right now but by the end of senior year you'll realize a business is the way to go. Sure you're following in dad's foot steps but hey...he has got it together, and so will you. My advice to you right now is join more clubs! Scholarship people like that stuff and they don't consider reading a hobby...oh well. Keep with drama, rejoin kiwanis and if you got your head on straight you would get honor roll. Be yourself and never lose sight of what's important, your family and your future. Love, Yourself

Going back to the last year in high school, it was actually my worst year. I would tell myself in the past: do your work, and ignore other people's negative feedbacks. Don't let the negative feedbacks influence your mind. Focus on your concept, your work, your thoughts, and your efforts, be confident. What other people said about your work, when you were just about to explore and try out new techniques, couldn't help you to be successful. You, as an individual, whatever you produced is only about you, you don't have to please your audience when they didn't understand your work. Just be yourself. All of the great artists I've seen, they have their uniqueness in their work. They might not be accepted by the public in the beginning, but in the end, they successed. Why? Because they invented. The new things came from them, have been adapted by the following artists in the future. Abstract performance arts couldn't be accepted unless somebody started doing it first. So when people questioning about your work and don't get your idea, that's fine. Just keep working, one day, you will be successful.

120 credits is not impossible. Mom and Dad making it into the U.S. was impossible. Dad getting his first job as a bus boy at that El Salvadoran restaurant without papers or a social was impossible. Finding medical coverage for you to get your shots after you were born was impossible. Getting a decent elementary education living in a government-subsidized neighborhood in Alexandria was impossible. Remember you were diagnosed with ADD in the 6th grade? Maintaining over a 2.0 GPA with ADD just doesn't happen. But then again grandma did somehow come up with the $1800 soles for Mom and Dad to make it. And Dad somehow talked the manager at La Granja into giving him a chance even though he didn't speak a lick of English. And Mom found a lady at the government office who spoke just enough Spanish to help her with the emergency Medicaid forms. And by the time you were 4 Mom and Dad were making just enough to send you to ACCA so you could learn English. And you did pull off a 3.0 in high school and get into college, which you always thought was...

Seriously, stop worrying so much about not fitting in. High school is like daycare compared to college. Those people you knew in high school? They were kids, and acted like it. College life presents you to young adults, with a more sophisticated childish manner. They are fun, but not in the immature ways of high school students; they do not find joy in hurting others, including you. Yes, there is alcohol, so you will have to learn how to act around that scene, but it is far from what it is cracked up to be. Also, sex? Yea, it is not going to kill you if you find someone worth waiting for once you get to college. Be safe, be smart. But really, don't worry so much about finding friends that will accept you. The people you are going to meet are the forever friends you’ve been wanting so badly for so long. No more drama queens that want to make your life a living nightmare. Get ready to enjoy life to its fullest!

If I could travel back in time to speak to myself as a high school senior, I would emphasize the importance of working hard. Being in college is definitely a large shift from high school, but taking Advanced Placement and Honors classes helped ease the transition. I would tell myself to study hard and to not waste any time. Challenging myself in high school and making the most of my time was an important step to make me into the student I am now. I would also tell myself to enjoy high school before the next exciting period in life.

Dear high school me, You cannot neglect any of the classes you are taking. Even though in high school, some of those classes weren't your choice, you still have to put full effort in being present for every class and truly understand the material. Memorizing information or going by unoriginal work is useless. In college, every class requires some pre-requisite or basic knowledge from high school. That is why it's important to pay attention to every class you've taken, especially in high school. College classes require a lot of writing and reading comprehension, and furthermore, conceptual understandings. You cannot depend on memory, as you did in high school. Every teacher is different and some will omit information on how to do research projects or report papers, so you basically have to write professionally based on how you were taught in high school. High school is where you were taught how to write, and where you exercised that writing skill. It all plays a big part in college. Writing and the manifestations of your understanding play a big part in determining your intelligence, and ability to gain knowledge. Plagiarism and memory will do nothing for you.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to major in something you like and stick to it. In the past two years I've spent at USF, I've changed majors over 5 times because I was choosing to "settle" on a major instead of pursuing the major I really wanted -- Industrial Design-- that isn't offered at USF. So I would tell myself to pump the brakes on the dual enrollment and take a long introspective assessment at what you want out of life. "Work smart, not hard." I'd say.

Senior year is one of the best years of high school. You're at the top of the food chain, graduation is right around the corner, and all you want to do is get through the year so you can walk across that stage to receive your diploma. Though the transformation from high school to college is a tremendous one, what you don;t think about is: what do I do now? Where do I go from here? If i could go back, I would emphasize to myself how important it is to stay focused on future goals. I'd also explain that the first year of college is exciting and new, but also brings many challenges. Staying on top of your grades, being self-motivated, eating healthy and exercise, just to name a few. Join a club, make new friends and learn about the campus history are all essential to beginning your college career. Get involved in the community as often as possible. If you have not yet declared a major, there's plenty of time to discover what your school has to offer. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Being a fine arts student, I would tell myself to explore more media types and really build my portfolio. I would tell myself to fearlessly ask questions and really investigate with my guidance counselors what scholarship and grant opportunities were out there for an underpriveledged student like myself; I could go to school debt free instead of owing thousands upon thousands to the government.

If I could crawl back in time and talk to myself about what I've learned from my time at college, the first thing I would tell myself would be to learn how to pick up a book and begin to love the art of reading. I would encourage him to take 30 minutes each morning to read anything that interests me from class and try to start up conversations with fellow classmates about it. I would tell myself to treasure the friendships that you have and be the best friend possible because that helps shape your character as you grow which becomes very important when making professional connections. I would then touch on the importance of responsibility and the effects of procrastination. I would stress a few collegiate experiences as evidence as to how waiting until the last minute to do a project can not only ruin your grade but can also reduce your academic confidence in the long-run. Lastly, I would tell myself that being responsible is important because having it means that not only do you feel you are more mature and dependable, but other people see it as well, and will respect you for that.

As a high school senior, I was extremely driven and my goal was to perform well enough in school to be in the top ten students in my graduating class. I was taking several advanced placement classes and dual enrollment classes as well as being very involved with my senior class and our choir. As the year dragged on, my stress level was becoming unbearable and I eventually became sick and had a breakdown. As all of this was going on, I had already been accepted to USF and recieved several scholarships, so I really should have had no need to worry. But I was too focused on exceeding my expectations that I didn't pay attention to what really mattered and ignored the meaning behind my academic goals. If I could go back give myself advice I would say slow down, breathe, and take one task at a time. Sometimes it is not about being the best; what is more important is doing your best.

I would tell myself to choose my major based on what I truly want to be instead of listening to others; I wouldn't have switched my major if I had done that in the first place. Also, I'd tell myself to pick another school out of Tampa both to gain a sense of independence and to actually have the "college experience". Being involved on campus and making new friends instead of trying to hold on to my old ones would be a helpful tidbit. Moreover, I'd tell myself to take German in my freshman year now that I plan on studying abroad; I would have been more fluent by now. Most importantly, I'd tell myself to never give up on my artwork and to uphold the spirit of optimism.

I would tell my high school conscious to get ready for lift off, for an exploration of learning about life and a future career is on the horizon. Furthermore, I would tell my high school self that he must focus or be knocked off his desired path. Like earth’s gravitational field or the asteroid belt that lies in outer space, challenges will arise and naysayers will infuriate. I would say stay strong and follow your heart for you are the only one that holds yourself back from completing your destiny. In retrospect, if I knew would I know now I would have been a lot better off today. But, that was still not a good reason for me to stop pursing my dreams. In final thoughts, my exploration into space continues on waiting for its next encounters with life just like the astronaut who enters space on his first lunar mission.

As a high school senior student, I would start looking for a school that would most fit my major and financial status. I would make appointments with a school counselor, I would ask questions about how long it will take me to graduated, I would make a list the classes thta my major requires to graduarted. That way would not spend money and time on classes that would not meet the requirements for my major. I would look for resources that would help me to learn the language, since English is my sencond language. Now i know that all this resources are out there, compared when I first started going to school, I did not know that they existed. It may have been because I was shy and I barely spoke English. I would have gone to school full time and work part time that way, I would have finished my Degree by now. I came to the conclusion that asking questions is the key for students sucess; I would have adviced myself, to ask for finacial advising, career requirements and the time that it woud requered to finish it, also ask about all the resources that University provided.

Me going back to my senior year in school the advice that I have for myself is look into some good colleges and make sure that I could afford it and make sure whatever my major im going off into make sure I take it serious. Dont play with my education because its going to pay off in the long run for me my family and that remeber you have to set a positive role for my kids to follow a great impact that i set for them.

College life is a lot different than I thought it would be. I was extremely excited, telling my parents "I'll never be bored and I'm going to have so much fun!" because I would only be in school half the time as in high school. But what I didn't realize, was that the homework load and responsibility in college is so much higher. I have papers to write and books to read constantly, so I am always at the library. Also, in college your parents aren't there to motivate you or tell you to get out of bed when you need to. It is a whole different world. Yeah, you can skip class whenever you want, because nobody can make you go, but just realize how negatively it will affect you. This is your entire life ahead of you. You don't want to waste time making mistakes. There is still plenty of time to enjoy college, but don't forget the main reason you are there: to get the best education you can get to ensure the greatest future for yourself.

Do not be afraid to take risk, have fun,study hard and enjoy life. Study hard on your SAT,it is very important, and dont fall in love with that guy, he will break your heart. Dont be in a hurry to go up, cherish your friends.

Dear Ashley, I know you think you love this guy but seriously, he is a jerk. You are going to wake up one day and realize this. By that time it will be too late so listen up. Spare your heart the pain and break up with him now. You will get over him quick. Once you get that out of the way focus on school. I know, I know, you hate this school and the teachers are well, not so great but you can do it! Fill out as many scholarship applications as you can! Seriously, write as many essays as you can until your hand falls off, then, use your toes. I promise you, if you work hard at this great things will happen. Do not worry about your mom either, she is going to be fine. She is tougher than you thought. Oh yeah and go talk to that guy you met at the fair. Turns out he is going to motivate you. xoxo, You

I would tell my younger self to not worry, because I am going to do great and accomplish everything I want to and more. This relief and lift of anxiety would allow me to more enjoy my time in college rather than stressing about money and academics. I would tell myself that I will always have what I need in terms of finances, time, and resources, so to not worry and take some time to see friends and participate in campus as well as community activities. Now, it could be that the anxiety and sacrifice of free time led to my accomplishments, but I feel that knowing what I am capable of in advance saves a lot of time that would be spent preoccupied with uncertainty of the future. I wouldn't tell myself what to do or how to get there, for that is my possession and the great part of life. The in between, or the ride, is mine and I would never take that away from myself. I would give myself a firm handshake, a strong look in the eye, and say "you've got this."

Don't procrastinate and make sure to put in time to your studies...at the end it will be worth it!! Even though, you will graduate when you're 25 and with a kid, you will see how much it means to you to finally finish and pursue your other goals in life. A better job, degree and an education WILL get you somewhere and help provide for you and your family. Don't let anyone else's doubts and negativity get to you. You've got this. It just takes time. Good luck!!!

If I could go back in time to when I was in high school, I would tell myself to absorb as much as I could from my teachers and classmates to better my education in the future. I would tell myself to worry less about the way I looked and the things that were going to be going on the next weekend and worry about my studying, grades and education. The little thing I do now will affect me in the future. Your education is the key to success in life and I need to consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to get a good education... so take advantage of it!

I would start by telling myself to make a schedule and organize my time wisely. My priority should be my classes, but it shouldn't consume my whole life. Having a socia life is also an important part in life, it’s part of our development in becoming adults. When you go to college you really begin to develop the kind of person you are going to be. You begin to think about what you want your future to look like. College is one of the first steps in becoming an adult. Remember, adults make mistakes too, so don’t beat yourself up when you fall a couple of times. Life is about trial and error but try learning from the error. I would tell myself that money doesn't fall off of trees, so don't waste time and money if you’re not ready to commit to school. School is a job; except instead of getting a check, you’re writing a check. Be wise about your choices and your priority list; school comes first, play comes second. College is when you get to reinvent yourself, so you better design yourself to be the best!

Now that I will be attending the University of South Florida to achieve a B.S. in Environmental Science, I know a great deal about what is neccessary to be successful. If I could go back in time, I would advise myself as a high school senior to take advantage of every scholarship opportunity available. Since I did not heed the advice of my parents, I will not be able to afford to attend without taking out more than one loan. I will also be renting an apartment. In addition, I will be taking six classes so I will not have time for even a part-time job. Thus, I really regret not applying for more scholarships. Finally, I would would advise myself to pick an upper division major and plan to take the common prerequisites within my first two years of college. If I had planned better, I might have been finished with the required chemistry and calculus sequence by now. Therefore, I would have been ready to complete the core classes for my major. I would have also been ready to conduct research. If I had taken these simple steps, I would have been more prepared.

I would tell myself to get more involved in school activities and community service. I would tell myself to not waste time in classes that I do not need. I would say study early and often and make sure you get straight A's. I would say get to know your professors because you may need a letter of recommendation from them one day. I would tell my self to apply for more scholarships instead of borrowing money from my parents and loans. I would tell myself to make use of the learning resources because I'm already paying for them. I would tell myself to get a bike and use it to save on gas. I would tell myself to be prepared to fail at somethings in life but not to be discouraged because I will find a way to make it through. I would tell myself to start saving money and to enjoy being young and carefree because it does not last forever. But most of all, I would tell myself to just be me.

I would tell myself to stick with persuing biology as a major and not let anyone such as parents or advisors try to sway me in another direction. Also I was not as ambitious as I am now about finding research opportunities at the school so I would motivate myself to get involved more because there really is so much that the school has to offer, I just did not look for it.

Study hard and take advantage of all of the opportunities available here. The professors are good at their jobs and genuinely nice people. There is much in the way of sports and recreation that I never utilized. Additionally, there are many opportunities for internships, pursue them. Don't rush through and take too many classes, Tampa is a great place to live, you should enjoy it.

Find ways to relax and enjoy they last year of Highschool.After all the hard work you have already done.Despite the high cost of senior activities,deadlines to meet and personal life keep your eye on the prize(graduation and starting to work on a career)

The main thing I would tell my younger, past self is to apply for any and every scholarship that comes around. The prices of college can be extraordinary and the more scholarships you win, the more money you will be set with for paying for books and tuition.

DON'T SPEND ANY MONEY ALL YEAR BECAUSE YOU'LL NEED IT FOR BOOKS AND FOR REQUIRED FEES AND ALL THIS OTHER CRAP. GET A JOB AND SAVE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN, GRADES DON'T MATTER IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD SCHOOL. EVEN WITH SCHOLARSHIPS IT'S A HARD-KNOCK LIFE. SAD BUT TRUE. MINORITY GROUPS ARENT GIVEN AS MANY OPPORTUNITIES.

Well I would tell myself that I need to go straight to college after high school , it would help you better in the long run, it is better than waiting a year or two, make you lacks in wont to complete a degree.

I would tell myself to not choose a large university like Middle TN State University, because its is very difficult to get the educational experience you deserve with such a large population. I would also tell myself to watch out for institutions that care more about getting your money than preparing you for your career like Daymar Institute. I would also tell myself it is a good idea to try hard to stick to the curriculum in the order suggested by the university, because it makes it easier to keep up with your classes and credits and sometimes even makes future classes easier. Also, make sure that no matter how little you think you need to study, you need to study hard. College is not as easy as High School. Professors do not care about the little problems that got you out of things in High School. Go to class, do your work, and you will be fine.

The advice I'd give myself is to apply myself more than what I did and actually take the time to study. I also would tell myself that I should do dual enrollment to start my college education off early so I would have got more out of it. I would also lecture myself on how reading all the material and really applying it comes in handy all the time and that I really did need to spend way more on my studying than I did with just friends and worring about others in my life.

Take advantage of all resources, especially tutoring and your professors and TAs office hours. College math and science is far more difficult. These resources will only help you and they take no more time than studying on your own. In fact, you will be better at managing your time, because you can only go to the TA or tutoring center at certain times. And getting into the college of computer engineering is hard! No one will tell you this until right before your get accepted in, but computer engineering has the highest GPA requirement to get into the department. While other engineers just need a 2.0 or 2.5 in the required classes, we need a 3.0. So go to those tutoring sessions for Calc 2, Physics 1, and Physics 2. Those are the defining classes and you need to do your best in those.

If I could go back, and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing everything that I know now, I would advice myself of three things. One would be to not care about what the other students thought of me,. Most of them who called me stupid, lame, and worthless, could not even finish their first submester, and are now working at a fast food place, or clothing shop and that is were they will work for the rest of their lives. The second thing I would tell myself is work so hard or gettting scholorships for school. I had to work two part time jobs and go to school for a submester and I am having to look for more scholorship now in fear that I may not have enough money come the time I have to switch to four year school. The last thing I would tell myself would be to aim higher than Walters State Community College. To be prepaired for the people that work there, because some of them do not work with you to get to your goals. I would elaberate in saying that you are an indepentet person and you can do it.

knowing what i know now about college life i would warn myself about is time management. it has always been a battle for me to plan out my time and successfully accomplish everthing. now that i am in college i feel the need for this skill even more. time management is important in everything we do and in almost every aspect of our lives. trying to juggle school, a job, family obligations, and a social life is stress-full. being able to schedule out your day and allowing enough time for all of the things that must be done , can be quiet challenging.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the number one thing I would say would have to be fill out scholarship applications. Currently, a junior transfer student at the University of South Florida I am finding out that hard way that college and living two hours away from home is really expensive and student loans are not the best route sometimes. I also would tell myself that I need to watch the money that I'm spending because I will need it in college.

In college, students need to stay focused and have good time management. For most people, this is the first time in their lives that they have complete freedom and it's so exciting that an incoming freshmen ususally as if they must take full advantage of this. However, what they fail to realize is that there are four years available for fun, no need to do it all in one year. The primary goal of college is to get a degree. A secondary goal may be to learn how to live as an adult and be independent. Having fun will occur in the midst of the serious process. Another thing to remember is that it is very important to start off strong. It's good to have a strong base for an everchanging GPA. On avaerage, most students start working after their freshmen year, meaning they have more on their plate. As a result, they don't do as well in classes, but if they have a good starting GPA, there's room to fluctuate.

"Dude, brush your hair," is what I'd say. I never brushed my hair back then. However, to answer the prompt, I would tell myself a few things. I didn't get into the colleges I wanted. I ended up going to St. Petersburg College which was once a community college. I was too good for a community college! I was a failure. My big dreams were crushed. If I could go back, I would say," Little girl, you think you know everything, but you don't. Trust me, I know. You're going to learn so much. You won't learn it all, but you'll learn the important things." I'll attempt to brush her hair. "Just because it doesn't have a big name doesn't make it a bad school. Just because it won't be the 'college experience' you've seen in movies doesn't mean it won't be fun. " Brush, brush "Things don't always go as planned. Dreams can get put on hold for a little bit. But you can always go back to them. You can still try to live your dream." Brush, brush. "...Not to spoil anything, but you will!"

You have to be disciplined to complete the next level. Do not be side-tracked by all the distractions that come your way. Do not focus on the idea of playing baseball, join the military after high school. Find a job in the military that allows you time to go to school and stay out of harm's way as much as possible. Hold out when negotiating your contract with the military until you can find a job that allows for those things. Make sure to sign up for the Green to Gold program. Become a teacher, get a career, do not take "job."

Hindsight is 20/20, but if I could go back in time, there are many, many things I wish I would have done as a high school senior. One of the top things I'd tell myself was to make sure I applied for scholarships earlier! Money always seems to be tight and if I had started earlier in my scholarship search, then perhaps I wouldn't be worrying about it now. I'd also tell myself that, yes, your high school GPA is definitely important! I'd have worked harder in high school instead of letting myself take the easy road. In that same vein, I'd also make sure I faithfully attended each college class instead of letting other things dictate when I attended and when I was absent; just because I didn't have a car at the time, didn't mean I could make excuses for not going to class.

First I recomend, visiting the colleges before applying. Because I did not visit any other campus other than USF, I am not sure how different they are one from an other. Also learn and explore as much as possible. Everything you will learn in high school are the fundations for what you will learn in college, if the fundation is soft the edifice of information that will be build in college will eventually collapse. At the same time explore, by curious of what you like and don't like, and take the risk to try that class you are not too sure about taking, at the end it might be something that you and I would enjoy. College is not the best place to be undecided of what you want to study or what you want to do with your life, remember, every penny counts in college. And finally, keep in contact with all the friends you made all through out high school and specially remember your family, they will give you the energy for when you are under down, and the first air for when you need a break. P.S.: Learn how to do laundry ASAP!!

In high school, take more classes that matter and are important. I would recommend signing up for Advanced Placement classes to earn college credits. Get involved in high school and do as many activities as possible so you can attend a good college, especially the one you are most interested in.