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The main advice I would give myself is to prepare. Take the time to attend the visits of representatives from the school to learn more about the campus and to learn more about scholarship opportunities that they have. Start developing a better work habit so that I will not constantly procrastinate with assignments. Don't worry so much about popularity, worry about your education and if you're doing all that you can to get the best that you deserve. Those would be my main words of advice to myself to help me make the transition to college life.

After completing my first semester on campus, if I had the opportunity to go back to my senior year, I'd definitely encourage myself to work a lot harder on finding scholarships and enjoy my friends and family. Living in dorms on campus is definitely a learning experience in its own. You go from living at home with your family and close group of friends to living in a community with people you've never met before, which can be really intimidating. I'd probably tell myself to stay focused on school and not to get too wrapped up in all the drama. Have a good time, try and experience every opportunity thrown my way, and never lose sight of who I am. Always stay positive.

Be prepared to grow up quick. College is the real life experience that you need. Do better right now so the transition to college is easier on you. Enjoy the rest of your senior year, play hard work harder.

I would tell myself that I need to be prepared for the craziness that will accompany this new season in my life. Everything will change, you need to have things put in place that help you stay organized, focused, and engaged in your education and future. There are lots of distractions, but you need to remember why you are there in the first place. Some practical things to keep in mind would be; get a planner/schedule, choose your friends with discretion, put studying first, and talk with your parents often. Once you get familiar with your calsses and know what is expected of you, then you can start doing some of the fun activities around campus, but always put all of your effort into your education and gaining experience.

If I could go back, I would explain to myself the importance of staying committed to college and studying to perform the best that I can. Do not get frustrated with the core classes that have to be taken and respect the willingness of my parents to pay for college. Had I followed these words and stayed in school 15 years ago, I would have completed my college degree and would have a better opportunity for finding employment in these tough economic times. The college degree provides a "foot-in-the-door" to potential employers and will get you to the interview process. If I would have known all of these previous failures would come back to haunt me, I would have stayed in school and finished my degree 15 years ago when I started. It would have also allowed me to be more committed to the baseball career I started when I was in college.

If I could go back and advise myself about college, I would tell me that it is going to be nothing like I would expect. I would expect the dorm life to be more like a summer camp, then I would put aside my studies for fun and activities. I would tell myself that I should put my studies first and that I should make a daily calandar and stick to it. I would also tell me to watch my eating habits and to be sure to schedule time for the gym in my weekly planning between homework, classes, and sleep.

My high school senior year went by really fast for me and the next thing I knew, I was graduating at the top of my class. I am a simple, straight to the point type of guy as most describe me that get along with almost everyone. I was really busy with my academics, sports, competitions, youth volunteer on weekends, and family time. My advice to myself would have been learning how to cook for good nutrition and spending my summer earnings on school electronics and supplies. I also wish that I had took more time out to search more scholarships that would help me a great deal.

Don't give up on going to Arizona State University for one second. Mom an Dad will notice and if you aren't persistent about it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time they won't let you go. Just keep nagging them about it 24/7 and they will be so sick of you they will want you to leave. Not really, but you will have proven to them that it is what you really want and it is worth every penny they spend. Also, don't forget to bring facial tissues with on the way to the airport, otherwise mom will stain your shirt with tears.

I would tell myself to learn as much as I can about my biggest interests. Since my major is political science I would tell myself to become as most knowledgable about related topics as much as I could. I would also tell myself to become the best possible public speaker I could and develop as many social/people skills as was possible. If I desired to play any type of sport in college I should practice as much as I could during high school. I should also get as much college credit as I could during my last high school year so that I do not have to deal with the stress or bad instructors in general study classes. I should also save up as much money as possible as it is much harder to do so in college, especially the first couple of years. I believe the biggest piece of advice is to become familiar as possible with my interests.

When I left high school I went out of state. I made friends and experienced a different place out on my own which was certainly an adventurous move where I really learned to stand on my own two feet. I returned to an in-state school after two years near where my parents live mainly due to our realization that the out-of-state school was certainly not worth the extra tuition. When I was getting ready for college, I distinctly remember my peers and I aching to get away from the place we all grew up . When I returned after two years I realized most of the people griping ended up staying here. I would tell myself that leaving home and going someplace new for the sake of itself can lead to some fascinating opportunities, but I wouldn't immediately place that over one's home. Affordability and proximity to one's roots is nothing to immediately discard. If I had to do it all again, I'd stay in-state and go to a school in a different town far enough to be my own person but close enough to visit the community where I became an adult.