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I wouldnt change my major halfway through!

In talking to myself as a high school senior, I would first tell myself that nothing is set in stone. Know that I can always make changes because it's my life and noone else's. I would tell myself to study hard and not wait to the last minute to get things done. Another piece of advice I would give myself would be to learn to pace myself with school work, my job, my girlfriend and my church responsibilities and to not get overwhelmed. Tomorrow is another day and it will get done eventually. Lastly, but certainly most important , would be to tell myself to always put God first and everything else will fall into place.

I would tell myself not to settle for the college that is nearest to me. Apply to every college! It is fun to see what you will be offered and where you could get accepted, even if you don't plan to go there. Don't be afraid to live away from home! Apply for every scholarship, because it really does help. Loans suck but being uneducated sucks worse.

Be prepared for college as best you can. Study hard and don't take extra credit for granted. When it comes down to a decision between going to the movies with your friends or studying for your finals, be smart and study. Make good friends, take good notes, and when it's all said and done and you receive that diploma, you'll know what all your hardwork was for. Stay focused and look forward not behind.

I would advise any parent and/or student to sit down and list everything they want and need in a college. Then, use this list when you come across colleges you may be interested in. Take in consideration you might not know what you want to major in, or you may change your mind. Check to see if the college has your first choice of a major as well as a few back-ups. Equally inportant is finding out what extra-curricular activites are availabe to you. Getting involved in a school activity or even an activity outside of school is a smart way to make the most of your experience. Don't miss out on potential fun and friendships to only regret it later on. Also, make sure you visit the campus atleast once if not twice before actually deciding it is the one for you. In the end the decision should soley be the student's, as it will become their new home away from home, it is important that they be happy.

Try to find to best way to get some form of aid to pay for school. Being middle class is very challenging because most parents dont have extra money.

My advice is to go to more than one orientation, get to know some of the people at each one, and learn about everything each school offers so you can pick which school you will do the best at. Its important to find one you won't get distracted from your studies at along with finding one you will enjoy and be a part of. FInd a college that fits your personality, rather than just the facilities it offers. This way you can still make good grades and have fun at the same time. Find out what kind of people go to the colleges you are looking at and find one that has people you will get along with; you won't be able to get along with everyone but there are many different types of people that go to certain colleges. Choose a college you will enjoy the sports at even if you think you aren't interested in any type of sport. The school spirit at the games will get you pumped up even if you don't understand the rules. Take this adive and you'll be fine.

Get involved and live on campus.

The advice I would pass along can be summed up in one word that carries many meanings: Jump. In the case of parents, don't be afraid to let your child make their own way. In case of students, don't be afraid to try something terrifying or new. Be ready to let go of everything you've previously thought and imagined and jump into a new world. Accept people who are different from your "norm" and learn from everything they have to offer; some of the best friendships you'll ever create are found in college, and the strongest friendships are usually with people you never would have dreamed of befriending in high school. Take in other cultures, pick up activities you've never done, and look for beauty in things you've always overlooked. College is an amazing new world; don't just float through it zombie-like. It's the first time you're free and responsible. It's scary, yes, but it's also the learning grounds for the rest of your life. Enjoy it. Soak it in like sunshine, learn everything you can, and let it lead you wherever it might.

Look for the college that best fit your needs.