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When you get to college, open up and get to know people. It is a great place to meet new people and find someone who is interested in the same things as you. With students in the same university, program, or major as yourself, you will be amazed as to how much you have in common. This will help you in several different ways. First, they are their for you when you need something and this circle of friends can get you through alot. Along with that, you can also help each other with classwork which will come in handy because what some people have trouble with, others may be good at and vice versa. It will also open networking doors that could help you in your future career. You can start now by adding these contacts to your book for help in the future. Finally, it is a great chance to expand your knowledge of different people and cultures. Take the opportunity to truly KNOW people and you will be surprised how interesting college might actually be!

Talk to an advisor about what courses to take to graduate on time. Follow the BSN nursing program and finish early. Focus on school work first, then spend time socializing with friends. Maintain a high GPA so it will be easier to get into a good nursing school.

I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as you can because sometimes financial aid is not enough. Prepare to study hard in college because low grades and gpa could result in the loss of financial aid for a certain amount of time. Going to parties are ok as long as your priorites as a college student are handled first. It would be great to get involved in different organizations while in college to make the transition from high school to college a little easier.

If I could go back, I would tell myself that I really did not want to be a psychology major; that psychology just was not for me in the long run. I should have listened to myself when I decided I wanted to be pre-med and stuck with it. You have to put yourself out there in order to make friends, people are not always just going to come to you. Even though, everyone I knew said that rooming with my best friend would end our friendship, it didn't. Sure, we argue quite a bit, but we get over it. We have struggled with individual problems and helped each other out. ALWAYS go to class unless completely sick. College does give you the freedom of making your own decisions; go to class and succeed or skip and fail. Easy decision. The "Freshman 15" is true, beware of unhealthy cafeteria food. Always be true to yourself and listen to your heart about what YOU want, and never take new friends for granted, sometimes they are the first person you will run to in a bad situation. Overall, college is amazing and you'll learn something new every day.

I would first advise myself to choose the school which would provide the best academic possibilities for continuing education after graduate school rather than the one which was financially easiest. Also, I would choose a school where it was easier for me to become involved in activities and organizations, and where people were more open to socializing on both an academic and friendly level.

I would have told myself to stop studying so hard and enjoy these easy years. Because you will never again have it this lenient.

I took a year off before attending college. I would tell myself to go straight to college instead of taking time off. I could have had my college paid for with the Dean's Scholarship had I gone right after high school. Also, I wouldn't have bought a new car. Paying for a car and going to school simultaneously is a huge burden and is a significant reason for college dropouts. Being a college student requires discipline. They say you get more freedom, but really it is more decisions that YOU have to make and deal with the consequences. Small goals that lead up to large goals are very important along with how you use your time. Deciding your priorities and sticking with them along with discipline and time management is going to be the key to success through college.

That I should get a job and work harder in each class to get a scholarship that would pay for my whole school year. Also that I should be prepared for what is ahead.

If I were somehow able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have alot to say. First, I was tell myself to buckle down and do as much work as I can. Then I would tell myself to look for scholarships all over. Next, I would tell myself to move onto campus the first semester. It was really difficult for me to drive fifteen miles to get to my eight o'clock class. I would definitely have told myself about that. And finally, I would tell myself to calm down, get it together, and be friendly. College is a learning experience and I need to be open to learning from everyone around me.

I would tell myself not to worry about not going to college with everyone else. Most of my graduating class of 450 students went to the few colleges nearby. However, about ten of us went two and a half hours away to ASU. I was really nervous about not knowing many people but that actually helped me branch out and make new friends. I would also tell myself to stop freaking out about my major. Taking some classes my first semester cleared it right up for me. It was perfectly fine coming in without knowing exactly what I was doing. I would also tell myself to do more stuff my senior year. Volunteer somewhere and have some fun doing it; it's not all about GPA. It's not even about scholarships; it's about being a well-rounded person, helping people out, and enjoying life.