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If I could go back in time and talk to myself i would definately tell myself YOU WILL MAKE IT. Throughout my life i have always been a dreamer and i would always picture myself attending college and making a better of myself. However in highschool many have doubted me in beliving i would make it to college. Now going back i would tell myself that college is the place to be, its much different than high, the students interact without being imature. The proffesors are helpful and unique including the staff. The transition to college is a life changing decision, it opens your mind and make you see the world differently, as a thinker and a dreamer for a better lifestyle and with that you help others around you aswell. Also do not let the poeple around you to bring you down negatively, keep your head up and go on with your dream because in the end your helping yourself and the poeple who belive in you. Finally be prepare to be much more social and independent, it will help you get through college much easier and smoother.

If I could go back in time and advise myself about college, I would tell myself that college can be much more than a stepping stone to a career. To me, college seemed like a place where I received a degree, which in turn I would trade for a job. I saw little value in the four years spent there beyond that. This year I have learned that college can be more than just another four years of school, with a little hard work. I would tell myself that I had four years of opportunity in front of me. College is what you make of it. I'd tell myself to focus on networking through clubs, classmates, teachers, etc. Meeting people that can help you fulfill your goals is perhaps one of college's most valuable aspects, and least known to high school students. Beyond building a social framework I would encourage myself to begin to use my new found contacts to help further my interests, whether they be financial, such as jobs and internships; or personal, such as joining groups that practice my same hobbies, or discuss topics that I find interesting.

Since I am a full time student I would have told myself not to slack off senior year. I only took four classes and they were easy classes that I didn't put any time in. Once I got to college I realized the work load and wished I wouldn't have slacked off. I would have also told myself to take English at the community college close by so that I could get a dual credit and then I would have been at a higher level of English. The one thing I kick myself over and over for was not taking math my senior year. Having that year off put me at a disadvantage. I was put into a lower math then I should have because I hadn't looked at math for over a year. Lastly I would have told myself to at least apply to the colleges I was considering and see what my options were. Being a transfer student has made it harder to get scholarships. A high school student has so many more options with scholarships if they go straight to the university.

The first piece of advice that I would give is to make as many new friends and meet as many new people as you can. Do not settle with the friends that you had from high school because they will make new friends, then you will be caught in limbo. Also, I would say to join a fraternity. They seem to recieve a bad reputation at ASU, but I have found that there are some pretty cool guys in them and it is a great way to meet a ton of people.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself one thing: "Don't settle". Don't settle for simply good grades; push for great ones and a truely exceptional learning experience. Don't settle for in-class friends; make great friends that you will talk to for the rest of your life. Don't settle for the feeling that college is just a transition period, but know that college is one of the most important parts of your life and use it to shape yourself into who you really want to be. Making the decision to move away from home is the hardest decision that I have ever made, but now I know that it was the best decision that I have ever made. I only wish that I hadn't settled: applied to that reach school, made great friends with the roommates that I didn't know, gotten to know my professors better.

I would do a lot in order to go back in time and confront my high school senior self. There are so many things that I would tell myself in order to improve my experience as a college freshman. Right off the bat I would tell the past me to be more social. Go to every single group meeting that even slightly interests you, there's no harm in doing that. Another thing I would tell my past self would be GO TO CLASS! Don't skip any classes! After all, you're paying for every class, what is the logic in not going to them? Classes are important to attend, you will do exponentially better in classes that you attend in comparison to classes that you don't. One final thing I would tell myself, and all other incoming freshmen, would be to be yourself. Be real. Don't be another phony, people will realize if you are sincere or not and being sincere goes a long way in helping you make friends, one of the most important, and sometimes difficult, aspects of being a college freshman.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college life and making the transition I would give myself three pieces of advice. One would be don't stress. If you've worked hard in high school, are motivated finding the college that fits you will be easy. Just make sure the college offers things you would enjoy, as well as try to visit as many of the colleges you're applying to. This piece of advice is also useful during the transition, you just have to let it happen, or even during your first year of hard classes and lots of homework. My second piece of advice is take advantage of every opportunity given to you. By doing this you meet many new people, learn so many new things, and you get the most out of your education and the money you're spending on that education. My final piece of advice is to stay healthy and take care of your body. If you are not eating right, exercising, or sleeping a healthy amount, you will not be at your best and will not be able to do well.

Looking back to when I was a high school senior has made me realize that I was too easy on myself. I never tried to the best of my abilty but just enough to pass. If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would of not taken it lightly. I had to adapt to the college lifestyle fast and make quick transitions just to keep up with the workload. I would have told myself that in college, no one is there to baby sit you and you need to prioritize your responsibilites. In college, you gain so much freedom that sometimes it is just overwhelming that keeping everything in moderate was just a thing of the past that your parents told you. Workload wise, tests cannot just be winged, you must put an extra three hours of studying and reviewing your notes because professors pick questions that will make you comprehend what you have learned. But luckily for me I have realized my mistakes early and forced myself to change them so that I may continue to have successful years at college.

I would have gone to a school other than ASU for the last two years of my degree and applied for scholarships while still in high school.

I would tell myself to not choose my room mate and let the university assign me a random one. Everyone thinks you need to live with someone they know but the truth is it becomes very difficult to remain patient and friends after living with even your closest friend from high school.