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If I could go back in time and give a high school senior version of myself college advice I would tell myself that college is more expensive than you could ever imagine and it's not easy, but it's well worth it. I would advise myself to start looking for college scholarships now (well, back then), so that I wouldn't find myself in a pickle when it comes to finding money for school. I'd say that even though it is tiresome, very hardwork, and sometimes you'll feel like it just isn't worth...it is. The things I've learned in my college experience so far are things that will help me throughout life. I'm beginning to feel more educated and to grasp a more complex understanding of the world around us and that is in itself is priceless.

The advice that I can give to myself is that I will tell myself to read the Book of Mormon and apply its teachings, listen to the missionaries and do what they will teach to me, and become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If I will be able to do this earlier I think I will be able to enjoy the blessings of becoming a member of this Church earlier. If I had known this earlier I will be able to get instructions and avoid experiencing sorrows and regret because of lack of correct spiritual knowledge. But I know it is according to God's plan, and all things happened for my own good.

The first and most impotant advice i would give myself would be not to fall in love in your senior year. Second i would tell me to prepare myself for every pop quiz and every major test, specially in math. I will give myself some of the answer of some test. i'll tell me to listen more to the teacher to always try my best, to never give up and do things to the best of your abilities. that life is to short so be dumb and play around. Finally to trust in myself and my parents.

Do the best that you can in High School. Make the highest grades that you can. If you do people will give you money and you wont have to go looking for scholarships!

I would assure myself, I know I was pretty overwhelmed with the idea of having to decide on a major in college that would ultimately determine what kind of profession I went into. I was nervous about working and going to school. About meeting new people and moving away from home. I would assure myself that I know all of this is a lot to take in, but the wonderful thing about graduating is learning more about yourself and the world around you. It's about learning to make decisions, try new things, meet knew people, learn new things. It's wonderful! If you have the right friends and trust in yourself then you will be able to do so many wonderful things in this life! The world is open to us like it never has been before in time. It's a wonderful time to be alive and wonderful experience to have so many opportunities set before you. If you but take the time and work hard. You will do great things.

Get involved and be very pro-active with your school and the work you do there. Take your education into your own hands and don't just run but fly with it! Nothing can replace experience so it is very important to find ways to be involved with your major outside of the classroom. Find the time to volunteer and work with those who are interested in your same major. If you dont' know what you want to major in don't be frustrated while you try and find out. Be patient and have fund being exposed to all topics and forms of learning that will benefit you in your life no matter what your major is. Get to know your classmates and teachers. These are the people who will be meeting you in the work field and it will be extrememly beneficial to get your name out there as much as possible. Some of the greatest things I have learned have come from the advice and counsel of others as well. Most importantly, keep working hard, never give up and keep a positive attitude because as my dad always told me, "Attitude is altitude."

If I could go back in time, and advise myself about college and the major transitions that accompany college life, I would tell myself to develop a habit of study. Being able to find a balance between the daily demands of life (laundry, cooking, cleaning), school work (studying, learning, taking tests, researching), and social activities (dating, serving others, making friends) is one of the hardest aspects of the "transition" to conquer. Also, I would tell myself that any dream can come true if I am willing to work hard and keep my eyes on the goal. I would advise myself to focus on other people rather than solely thinking and planning for myslef and my future plans. There is much more good that comes from serving others and looking outward than will ever come from being self absorbed and single-minded. I have found that when I put others before myself, everything works out for the better. Do not forget about your dream, but strive to reach it through unselfish, society enhancing means. Finally, I would tell myself that the future is full of wonderful opportunities; be excited! Be courageous and remember that optimism is the key to success.

College life is hard it is a different level so if I have to go back and talk to myself I would say severals things that would help me in achieving academic success. The more I start early the more it become an habits and it will sink into me and will become part of me and that will help me better. The first thing is to be organize. Organization is very important if I am organize evrything will just flow and I won't be stress. Most student at the college have a lot of stress because they procrastinate they put thing to the last minute, consequently they stress out and just give up. In college, we are left alone no one is there like in high -school to push us to do things so we have to be really organize. Second is to be commited. There will be some unexpected events that will come on your way but if you are commited you will succeed. Commitment is a key for success,this is the only way we can achieve things.

Humility. That is the lesson I would teach myself if I had the opportunity to go back in time. Too many times in my collee years I allowed my selfish pride take over and instead of succeding like I'd hoped, I fell much farther and failed miserably. Be patient with life, is another lesson I would teach my high-school self. College is a time for knowledge, study and enjoyment and all will come in due time, but the key is to not rush what will come to us if we choose the right and not rush. College passes us by in the blink of an eye, so I would tell myself to not waste such precious time on unimportant issues and roommate fights. Learn to love everyone and see what they have to offer in this world, try to look at them in a new light and not a judgemental one. There are many lessons from my college years that will carry on for the remainder of my life. If had the opportunity to go back and tell myself advice, I wouldn't. I want myself to learn and grow and I not spoil that opportunity for myself.

There are three words of advice that I would give myself if I were to go back in time. First, find a schedule that works for me. A lot of times students take an too many credits per semester and join too many clubs. What ends up happening is that this overscheduled students feel stressed and their grades seem to be mediocre. They end up not having a healthy social life as well. Its best to find a balance of coursework and 1 or at the most 2 clubs. This way you will be able to specialize in these areas and the end result will be that you will become a stellar student. The second piece of advice would be to work as a student. It is important to find a job that will put classroom instruction into action. Having a job is an extention of your education, so it is important to find a job that is within your major. And the third and last piece of advice I would give myself knowing what i know now about college life is to find friends with similar goals and focuses. These friends will be your motivation and support.