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That first semester of freedom from parents and high school teachers can be liberating, but do not let yourself forget the responsibilities you have to yourself and your future. Time management skills will determine the type of student you will become. Learn to balance class time, study time and free time. Too much free time can be a distraction from the purpose of college. Ask questions and make friends. Everyone was a freshman at some point. Talk to your professors. The majority are willing to help if they know that you want to learn. Think about the career choice you make. Get a job in the field before you devote years of your life to a study that you do not enjoy.

If given such an oppurtunity to speak to my former-self, I would tell myself to prepare for the unexpected and to not make assumptions or judge a book, and/or university, by its cover. Because of family health issues, I was unable to start college directly out of high school. Thusly, I would also prepare myself for that situation; but in doing so, advise myself not to give up hope for my family or my education because things will and do turn out for the best.

As a high school senior looking to attend a college, I would advise myself (and many others) to wait a few years to think over what it is that I want to do with my life. That time would allow me to experience life (working, living on my own, taking care of myself-i.e: no asking parents for money) in order to really appreciate what I could earn and acheive through getting a degree. In addition, this would cause me to take school much more seriously, therefore, learning more and getting a better GPA.

If I could go back I think that I would tell myself that it wasn't as important to know right out of high school what exactly I wanted to do with my life. I'm not condemning people who do know and accomplish that but I think for myself it would have been easier to transition if I could have still taken my classes seriously but also taken the time to really focus on who I actually was and not who I thought I should be. It took me a while to realize this. Not a lot of time but enough to know that the break I took wasn't the end of the world and that I knew for sure where I needed to be school-wise and where I wanted to be career-wise. I would just let myself know that things that are meant to be will be and there is no need to rush and make sure that you enjoy the journey that gets you there.

If I could go back in time i would tell myself that it it very important that I be organized, because with all the class assignments and projects going on it is important that you do everything on time and tell it in on time. Unlike highschool teachers, college teaters aren't going to remind you when something is do. They aren't going to accept late assignments. So if you fail to turn assignment in before that class start on the day that the assignment it is due, then its your fault and there no excuses for y ou not turning your work in except for the fact that you weren't as responsible as you should have been.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself that in order to have a good transition into college you must be self motivated and stay on top of all issues. I would tell myself that at college nobody is going to just hand things to me that I must work for what I want.

If there were ever a time in my life where I could go back and talk to myself, it would DEFINITELY be at some point during the end of my senior year. I would stress the importance of applying for financial aid early, because I did not realize how EXPENSIVE books, materials and tuition would actually be. I would also advise myself to get the highest score possible on the ACT but also to take the SAT(which I did not do). If I could go back and talk to my previous self, I would explain how important good grades and a solid transcript are in the determination of financial aid. I would also encourage myself to get involved in school and community activities to help build a polished resume to include with a strong transcript as part of my financial aid application, because universities tend to admire students who are intelligent but also who are well rounded. Finally, I would advise myself to be the best person I could be and to never give up.

Well, if I could go back in time and talk to my self, I would first tell my self to study harder. This world is not going to wait for you to get your self together. Also, I would tell my self don't let females get in the way of your dreams. Then, I would let my self know that the friends you are trying to fit in with are not going to be in your life for forever. Then, I would tell my self just because everybody else and your family didn't go to school doesn't mean that you can't be the first one. Another thing I would tell my self is not to let your environment control you, but let it shape you into a better man. FInally, I would tell my self to not rush to be a adult, but to have fun being a teen.

It isn't as terrifying as you think it is, just take things slowly. You tend to often over-analyze and stress yourself over the grand scale of things instead of taking the time to set your goals and take things one at a time. You have the want and the will power to succeed at anything you set your time and mind to. Just because you are heading into an unfamiliar territory doesn't mean that it will turn out badly. Do not get stuck in the same rut that some of your others friends may find themselves desperately trying to escape from, and believe me, you will see a lot of it. Let the little things in life help you maintain a positive outlook as you push for your goals, and never let the negative of any situation block your view for what is to come. This is the time when you take responsibility for your own life and decided whether or not you wish to make something out of yourself. You already know that you want to succeed, so you should not allow present events and hardships out weigh future blessings. Remember that this too shall pass.