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If I could go back in time to give myself advice on college life I would tell myself which specific classes to take with specific teachers and what to expect from them. I?ve had my share of teachers I liked, did not like, and teachers that were highly recommended by other students. I always had a feeling that if I took a class with another teacher I might have done better based on the class? letter grade statistics of how many people received specific letter grades. On the other hand, if I could not select a different teacher I would tell my self what to expect from the teachers I did have in terms of their assignments and tests. I would make it so easy for myself that I would have to do next to no work. In addition, I would tell myself which events to stay away from, which people to talk to early on, and which objective to complete in advance before others.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to take college much more seriously, and to focus more on the educational aspects rather than on socializing aspects. I would tell myself to give my best effort and to push myself in order to have very good grades like i did in high school. I would tell myself, "Do not forget how important of an education is to you but most importantly do not forget how important you getting a great education means to your family". Remember that you are priviledged in having the opportunity to have an education.

If I was able to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stay on top of any paper work. Not just school work but actual Financial Aid forms. And to double check your FAFSA. I would remind myself that there aren't going to be guidance counselors double checking all of your work and haggling you until you fix something. If there is a discrepancy with any of your enrollment or financial aid eligibilities, stay on top of it. Be pestering the faculty in whatever office you need assistance from everyday until your problems are solved. Never leave things for the office to figure out, because they will never get around to it. AND always, always, always make your own personal copies of every paper you turn in- homework or otherwise. Do not ever procrastinate when a deadline comes around- always get ahead of schedule.

If I could go back in time and tell myself about college life and making the transition, this is what i woud say: Half the college movies you seen on TV is what college students do and others what they don't do. I would just say that you need to keep our mind open to new experience such as Study Abroad and getting involved more (because it will come faster than you know it). Also don't let poeple break you down so you won't believe in yourself because everybody has a purpose to reach there goals in life. Also make wise decisions on the friends you will make and also finanical decisions in your life. Don't be afriad to ask for help when you need it because we can't be Wonder Woman all the time. Just keep in mind that the dreams that you made can also change along the way so plan out your classes and make sure that the major that you want to study is the major for you will stick to for life before you add a few years to your college experience (which is ok). Goal after your dreams Jazzman!

I would give myself so much advice if I could go back and talk to myself senior year. First off, I would tell myself to stop being so lazy and apply to colleges. I only ended up applying to three, but looking back, I wish I had applied to more. I was just too lazy to write the essays. Now, though, I write an essay a week! I would also tell myself to not procrastinate on applying for scholarships. I was not able to apply to all the ones I wanted because I thought it would not take as long as it actually does. On the topic of procrastination, I would also reiterite to myself than school is much more fun when you do your work ahead of time; it leaves more time to hang out with friends and less time to stress. Most importantly, though, I would tell myself to make sure to keep in contact with my high school friends. Being able to talk to my friends helped with my transitioning when I did not make friends quickly at college. In keeping with this, talking to your family at least once a weeks is definitely important, also.

Knowing what I know now about college and myself I would tell myself of six years ago to follow my art and do what I love. I would tell myself to continue taking each day one step at a time and be patient. I would say, do not be afraid of what may come, you'll meet some great people who will be there to support you. Hard times will come, you'll make it. Take risks, being safe is not always going to be best. Only by taking risks will you find real satisfaction. Go with your gut, its usually right. Talk to your teachers when you need further instruction, they're there to help. Continue experimenting with your art and practice, you'll learn a lot and develop your own style. Above all, learn to trust people, you're not alone.

I would tell myself not to be so nervous about something such as college. CSU Fresno is more fun and exciting than high school will ever be. You meet new people and have great experiences like riding long boards through the campus at 11:30 pm., or playing racquetball in the gym and hitting your friend in the back of the leg. It is much more difficult academically but socially, the friends that you will make will be there for you during the good times and more importantly when things are going bad. Also, in College you don?t have to be perfect, you just have to be yourself. People will like you for who you really are not just because you are a great athlete or an A student, so you don?t have to prove anything like in high school. Lastly I would say college is not just an extension of high school where you just have to do good enough to pass the class. The information you will learn throughout the tough science classes will help you on the MCATS so try your hardest in keeping the information in your long term memory

Knowing what I know now as a college freshman, the advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to not worry about what others think about you in high school. Becoming a freshman in college has been one of the best experiences of my life because I am doing things that I never would have dreamed of doing in high school. I have become a more confident person and I have made new friends that I enjoy being around and spending time with. I feel I am making good choices and that I am setting a good example for my younger sister who is a junior in high school. I know my parents are extremely proud of me and that keeps me going every day. I do not think I would give my high school self any other advice besides staying true to yourself and that college, not high school, will be some of the best years of your life. College is a place where you can find yourself and become who you want to be and destroy the label that was given to you in high school.

Do not stress about college. It is not as scary as the high school councelors make you think. As long as you continue to stick to your educational values, you will do great. Always attend class, because those who do not tend to do poorly. I know we are good at cramming for exams, but periodical studying will help even more. So far, the essays have not been as hard as the fifteen-page report that we did in AP English, so don't stress too much about those, but don't procrastinate! There will be less stress if you do assignments on time. Take lots of art classes because they will help with any college stress, and you will meet lots of awesome people. And do not be afraid to talk to your professors, they really are willing to work with you. Lastly, apply for scholarships more than what is humanly possible. We will be taking more than the maximum number of units, and there will not be a large number of jobs available. So keep up the extra circulars, grades, and volunteer work, and hopefully you will get more than the two scholarships I received.

I would tell myself so save as much money as I possibly could. It is getting harder and harder to come up with tuition fees as well s pay for books due to all the increases. Also to work hard and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do anything because you can. If you put your mind to it you can achieve anything and to never give up. Do your homework as soon as it is assigned that way you have time to relax and have fun. It is not as easy as high school so you have to keep organized as well. Being on your own may seem easy and fun but in all reality it is hard. You will have a lot of responsibilities such as paying bills. However, just remember it will all be worth it in the end.