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In my senior year I was attending a high school called Middle College at Austin Peay State University, where I attended normal high school classes, and took college courses all on the Austin Peay Campus. The advice I would give myself is to take more college courses related to my intended major, instead of taking mostly elective classes. I would also tell myself to more actively search for schoalarships, so that I could afford to move out of my parent's house and into a dorm sooner. I couldn't give myself any advice about making the transition, becasue I think that going to high school on the campus for two years, made it much easier to make the transition from high school to college.

I would tell me self to go ahead and attend college after you graduate and not wait almost 11 years later before you decide to go to college. After being out of school and a certain routine, its hard to get back into it. I would tell my self you can do it. You better do it while your parents are paying for instead of doing what I'm doing now. Not only am I paying for it now but I also have to work full time, go to school at night and I have a family to take care of. Its better to go to college while your young.

I would go back in time and tell myself to study harder in school and pick the career path that you want to and not my parents picking. I would also tell myself totry to make as much friends as possible in college.

I was very prepared for college, thanks to sites like CampusDiscovery. I could search schools nationwide and I did. I applied to 25 schools and based on sports, size, programs, towns--all of it narrowed it down to where I am now and it is a perfect fit. I would have NEVER heard of my school if it wasn't for sites like this. One piece of advice I would give my high school self is to listen to the adults in your life. Not only with financial decisions, but they know you the best. My parents were right about what I would like, where I would excel and how to manage money. My goal is no debt, and their advice is invaluable. When you are 18 years old, you think you know everything--but trust me, you don't. The adults in your life only want what is best for you and for you to be happy--SO LISTEN!

If I could go back in time and talk to 18 year old Marina I would tell her to not stress the little things. As a freshman at Austin Peay I took human anatomy. I had just moved from Germany to America and had attended german school my entire life. While my english was good I remember feeling overwhelmed by all of the terminology that was being used in class. I worried that I would not do well in my classes. I had moved here not knowing anyone and longed for relationships that would cure my loneliness. I soon began making friends and could not beleive how friendly everyone was. The fact that I came from a different environment interested people and I soon realized that many other students had moved from afar as well to get their education at Austin Peay. My sophmore year I joined a womans fraternity. Now I am living with two of my sorority sisters who have become my best friends while I pursue my masters degree. While getting my degree frightens me I take comfort in knowing that a couple years ago I was afraid to get my bachelors and achieved that just fine.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would make myself study harder and not slack off. I would say when you get to college you will have to study much harder than you even had before. I would also tell myself to think that college is going to be hard so when I get there it won't be. I would also tell myself to save and use my money wisely.

Talking to myself as a high school senior I would say, “Listen, I don’t have much time. I know you thought college was expensive and you were right but you don’t realize how expensive. The money you have saved up is only going to get you through the first semester. Take the ACT again you need one more point to qualify for the valedictorian scholarship. Apply to be a Resident Assistant and don’t give up the first time you don’t get the job, they like you but you need a GPA before they can hire you. Being an RA on campus will help you in more ways than one. You will be able to pay your way, but more importantly, become involved, learn about all the campus has to offer and meet a lot of people. The experiences you have with those people is what makes college so memorable. Take advantage of the time you have because the four years will be over before you know it. There will be some bumps in the road, and you make some mistakes, but you are smart and determined. Never give up and know everything will work out fine.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to better prepare and develop better study habits. The college experience is nothing like high school. It challenges you in ways that you have never been challenged and allows you to grow as an adult. I would recommend every upcoming freshman to develop study habits and come into college with an open mind, and be ready to learn and engage in the college atmosphere.

Dear Erica, It’s me. I’m you – only older and, because of experience, much wiser. You are about to graduate from high school and I have some advice to pass your way before you make the transition from high school senior to college freshman. 1.Don’t be afraid to meet new people. Your college campus is much bigger than your department. If you stay tethered to one building, you will miss out on part of the college experience. 2.Your high school friends/boyfriend may or may not still be your friends in college, and that is ok. You all will change as individuals. Don’t stifle your personal growth holding on to people just because you promised to be BFF’s back in junior year homeroom or because you were high school sweethearts. Don’t be afraid to grow up and to do what’s best for you personally, professionally, and academically. 3.Life is not all work, but it’s not all play either. Seek BALANCE and don’t let your work or your play make you lose focus. Best of luck to you! Ms. Erica Boyd

Dont take anymore class than you have to. Making the grades is the easy part, looking for scholarships are the hard part. Apply for scholarships as quickly as possible. Look for schools with your major. Other than that everything is good.