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If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a senior I would tell myself many things. For one I would tell myself to appreciate my parents more. I feel that having a good relationship with your parents makes college life easier, and it gives me unconditional support whenever I need it. I would also tell myself to work harder and to be positive. When I was a senior everything I did I had negative feelings about. If I could tell myself that negativity does not help anyone, it just makes you lonely. I would also tell myself to go out and become a little more social. When you get to college you have to be social even in class. Many classes incorporate group projects, group discussions, and speechs. It is important to be confident and to know who you are. Making friends makes these traits easier to accomplish. The last thing I would tell myself is that even though you might have some tough times everything usually workd out in the end.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior .I would focus on telling my high school senior self about money management, school involvement, and most importantly taking one step at a time and not taking on too much responsibilities at once. Money management is very important when going off to college and being on your own. It is the first time you are away from home and must make wise decisions with money. For example, rather than purchasing a new dress and shoes, it would be wiser to spend that money on school books or groceries. I would strongly recommend to my high school self to not spend my money freely and carelessly because it deducts faster than many people think.When making the college life transition taking one step at a time is very important, as well. I strongly reccomend getting involved on campus,however join one thing at a time and ease yourself into a routine, rather than jumping into a bunch of activities and becoming overwhelmed and unfocuesed on school work! College is the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy it!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to work hard to earn scholarships. I unfortunately did not attempt to get enough scholarships and am now having to pay for a lot out it out of my own pocket. I would tell myself to get past the long essays and apply for them anyways. I would also tell myself that when I move into my dorm, to set some ground rules. I have had some problems with two of my roommates and a lack of boundaries. I would tell myself to make sure that there are clear rules on what they can and cannot use of what is mine. I would tell myself to set rules about going to sleep and what is allowed to be on, such as the light or television. I would also make sure that my roommates discussed their issues and rules they would like to use. We would write down the rules and sign the agreement to make sure they were followed. Overall, I would make sure that I prepared myself for what it would be like to live with three strangers instead of my family.

I would have not listened to the people who told me to stay in state because it cost a lot more to go out of state for school. I would have applied to these schools as a senior because it would have saved me money. I also would have asked a lot more questions about the schools. I think the ony other advice is go into school with no baggage and have fun and be safe and meet lots of people. Keep your door propped the first week or to and let people know your inviting and want to meet people. Believe me there are plenty of people just like you no matter how different you may have been or felt in high school. The college culture is way more open and accepting. So take the plunge and live with no regrets.

DO NOT take you time in high school for granted. Do they best you can and do not assume that people know the depth of abilities just by reading your name off a piece of paper.

Go and visit the college or unniversity. Check out the financial aid office, see what scholarships and grants are available. Check out the major you chose or your child has choosen. Don't only look for a party school it's based on the education you can get for the amount of money you have to spend for it. Have fun and be safe!

My advice would be money should not be a deciding factot. Location, course availability and selection, and housing are deciding factors. I chose Bridgewater because I wanted to be close to home, and it was the right choice for me because I love it there. Read all the information they give you or ask for more if you need to.

Visit the campus beforehand and ask as many questions as you need to insure you're making the right choice. Don't put yourself in debt after you graduate if you can't afford a school, find one you can afford, an educations an education, a degrees a degree. :)

I would tell students to have an open mind and be willing to take a risk and not just follow their friends