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Do not think that just because you never had to study for math in high school means that you will get through a college math course without studying. If you have that attitude, you WILL fail. Do not be afraid to talk to someone just because they appear to be someone that you may not get along with. You could lose a lot of potential friends by judging them before you actually talk to them. More importantly, if you share a room with someone, talk to them. Do not alienate your roommate because if you do, that means you don't have much of a support system in the case of you going through some sort of struggle. Also, learn a bit more tact because at the rate you're going, everyone is going to hate you for insensitivity.

Dear Elizabeth, You're a senior this year, so you're probably excited and nervous about going to college next year. I'd like to give you some advice that I hope will make your transition to college go a little more smoothly. First of all, don't be afraid to take fewer than 15 credits your first semester. College classes require you to do a lot more work outside of class compared to high school, so don't think that you will be able to be done with your school day once class gets out. Another suggestion I have is to start at a local college. Live at home your first year or two. College tuition is expensive enough as it is, and going to a four year institution and living on campus will easily double the cost of tuition. Also, living on your own is a lot of work, and it is greatly helpful to have your family there to help you out. Lastly, be sure to make time for your friends and family this summer. This may be the last time you see them for a while, so make every day count. Sincerely, Yourself

As a high school senior I had friends that I had known since middle school and felt very comfortable around. When I found out my three best friends would be attending different universities across the country I worried about how my social life in college would be. If I could go back and talk to my senior self I would say “Don’t worry! Everyone else is in the same situation as you and making friends will be easy.” By living on campus the friend-making process is simplified because of all the events offered by the resident halls.Another thing I worried about in my transition to university life was academics. I feared that classes would be too hard and if my GPA was not up to par I could jeopardize my future. What I did not know then was all the resources at your disposal for success in classes. Whether it was professor office hours or the free tutoring centers I had more than enough help. The transition from high school to college is quite drastic but I wish I would have known that I could handle it completely.

I would tell my self to stick with a traditional institution and don't pick work and money over your education. I wasted too much time and money at ITT Technical institute and if i could save myself from doing so i would.

Calm down you have plenty of time, high school isn't the end all be all of your life. It might be hard in the beginning, it is a big change from high school. But over time you will see that it is a lot like high school in a lot of ways. You will meet amazing new friends in places you would never expect and they will become life long friends. There is time enough to explore the world, it's okay to stay close to home for college. You don't need to go home every weekend, stay on campus and spend time with your friends for this is the time to test the waters for adulthood. Be frugal with your money, it doesn't grow on trees and even though you think you have a lot now in a few years you might wish you had saved a bit more and spent a bit less. But I suppose the most important thing to remember about this huge transition in your life is to enjoy these next few years. They will be amazing and go by so quickly. Treasure these moments, they will last a lifetime.

When you are preparing for college life you can't let opportunity slip through your fingers. Go volunteer at that animal shelter, fill out scholarship forms, and learn how to help yourself. Don't be afraid of change. Change is good! It lets you know that life is unpredictable and that's not a bad thing. Change is a way of putting yourself in a situation that might seem scary, but it's alright. Humans are surprisingly adaptable creatures. It won't kill you to do something that will help you in the long run. It might seem like a huge and scary world out there as an adult, but you are stronger than you think. You really can do anything you put your mind to. Just remember to take a step back from everything every once in a while and encourage yourself. Don't get discouraged if you don't live up to your future plans. Not everyone finds what they were meant to do right out of high school. It's a long, exciting life ahead of you, so try new things and break away from routine, you might just find the thing you were meant to be.

As a high school senior, I cared very little about education. I imagined myself attending the local community college and deciding then what to do in the future. However, now as a college sophomore I see that was the wrong thought process. If I would be able to give my high school senior self advice, I would tell her to take studying seriously. School and grades are very important in deciding the future. High school can be seen as the foundation of your future house. If the foundation is brittle, then the house will experience problems and might fall. I had to go back to fix my foundation in order to solidify the steps of my house. If I worked as hard as I do now back in high school, I could of possibly attended a good university with a major I would be excited about right from the start. Education is important in not only for furthing a career path, but furthing yourself personally and mentally. College experience and knowledge is something that cannot be replaced easily or equally. It is an important step to be able to build and live in the house you want for your future.

Hey, how are you? Or should I say, how am I? This is all really confusing huh? Well, take a seat, because it is going to get even more confusing. I'm you from the future, exactly one year into the future. I'm you in college. So, great news, you made it, you're a college student! But, because of our mindset, it's not the Hollywood comedy we thought it would be. It is a lot of work, which you are no stranger to, but it is different from the work you get here. So don't underestimate it, because I did and it wasn't great. You gotta develope new note taking and studying techniques, because the way you do things now, won't cut it in college. Oh and ask for help! Until in high school, the people in college can actually help you. College is a whole new ball game, but if you just keep up with your work, study, ask for help when you need it, and try and be more social, you can make sure that I never exist, because I'm from the future where we didn't do so hot.

Just go with the flow but don't wait till last minute to do assignments. Go do things that are fun and don't always worry about school work.

The best advice I could give myself is not to worry when your plans don't work out or things change. Change and uncertainity aren't comforting, but you have to think about the new possibilties that can arise from that change or in that uncertainty. Some of the best things that happen aren't always planned from the beginning. It's okay to grow, change, and be uncertain at this time in your life. College is a journey, a process, and as long as you remember that you'll be okay.