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College is not all monsters and goblins like some people put it as... it is also not rainbows and roses like others say. College is... indescribable. It is not easy but, it is also not difficult. College puts YOU in charge. On your first day of school there will be people you are not used to seeing, and if you are part of the majority you will notice that in just one class you will quickly become a minority. Make sure you do your homework and make lots of friends believe me you will need them.

The first thing I would tell myself would be to breathe. The next thing I would tell myself would not to be afriad of failure or hearing the word no. Hearing either of those two things will not be the end of the world. I would say apply for everything that you are interested in for schools or scholarships. I would also tell msyelf to get involved in things on campus. Finding something that you are interested in outside of academics helps the semester go faster and it might help you decided on a major if you haven't. Make sure you have two sets of friends those that know when it is time to study and those that encourage you to kick back when needed. Find a mentor and stick to them like glue ask questions and accept their advice. Finally have fun this experience comes all only once in your life!

Were I able to go back in time to talk to my younger self, I would give myself a warning. There are so many traps and so many dangers lurking in the freedom that college has to offer. Find a good group of friends who respect you and treat you as you deserve to be treated. It is so important to choose your friends wisely, as they will have such an impact on the choices you make. Remember that your first priority needs to be your education, not the weekend. Be good to people, and they will return the favor. You know the difference between right and wrong, so do the right thing and you will be rewarded. It is so important for you to know how precious life is, and to value it. Above all, remember to not take yourself too seriously.

As a senior in high school I was well rounded, I played sports, recieved a perfect grade point average and was in a few clubs. I thought that I was well prepared to go to college and start playing College soccer. I was right in some ways and wrong in others. I had no problem fitting right in. That was until I had to quit playing the sport I love because of an injured knee and financial problems. On top of that, my parents decided to get a divorce and without the typical routine of school and soccer that I had always known, I felt alone and a failure. If I could go back to highschool and tell myself one thing it would be to never give up hope and to never stop trying. I probably would have laughed since I had never quit anything and I never gave up. I've learned that things can change in an instant and that I have to adjust quickly in life to keep up and even if I stubble occasionally I can always get back and try again. I'm never a failure until I chose to stay down and stop fighting.

If I could go back in time some advice that I would give to myself would be to not focus so much on how hard college is going to be. In my opinion starting college has been as hard as moving up from any grade level, its always a little bit harder. One thing I wish I knew when i was a high school senior was how important it was to stay organized and manage your time because teachers do not remind you that things are do or even tell you that you have an assignment your supposed to follow the syllaubus or online website. So if you are not on top of your school work things can pile up and you are left scrambling at the last minute or you miss the deadline all together. In short don't stress about how hard it is going to be because you can handle it, but practice being organized and making deadlines for yourself so that work doesn't pile up.

Everyone dreads the Freshman 15. If I could give myself one piece of advice, it would be to lay off the Ramen Noodles and Monter Energy Drinks as much as possible and do as much exercise as you can. Even if it means taking the stairs instead of the elevator to get to class, at least it is better than not moving around at all. Joining a team sport would also be another piece of advice since the it's fun and it could keep you physically fit. It is better to have the Freshman 5 than the 15.

Many high school senoirs have their theories and their expectations for the college life. Some may assume it is one big, fun party. Others think it is not for them because they rather be working. Others feel it might be to strict or difficult. Well no matter what the furture might hold it is up to the student to be fully prepared. If I was to go back in time to give advice to me as a senior I would. I would mainly adivse to not only keep working harder and do my best, but consider taking some summer college courses. I thought as a senoir although I did not take AP courses in my high school years I would be prepared for college because I had a 3.2 GPA. Unfortunately, even if I had taken AP courses it wouldn't have helped me. It's known that a large percentage of AP students struggle just the same. To succed in college you must take the extra step and further your education. A even larger amount of students enroll in remedial courses. So I would adivce myself to take the extra step and enroll in summer credited college courses.

As a high school senior I was always scared to make my transition to college; I would get very nervous because I didn't know what to expect. Almost every high school teacher made college a challenge, therefore I would doubt college was for me. Now that I half way done with college I realize how wrong every one in high school was about college life. Now that I know how the college life is I would advice myself to not believe what everyone says about college. The college life is a lot more simple than high school, it is difficult at some points but the professors are a lot more comprehensive and acessible than what they are made seem to be.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school , and give myself advice about college life and the transition into it, I would say ?Stay in school! You only got one more year and if you do, it would be a lot easier than if you dropped out and got your GED. College is not all fun and games, its hard work, and you have to be determent to get your school work done, long hours and hard work u can get a head in life and not worry about money, a job, or anything.?

If I were able to go back in highschool and prepare myself for college, I would tell myself to take the oppourtunity when it arises. Rather than waiting due to lack of funding because it will only get worse. You will have less problems right out of highschool than 5 years down the road. So take the chance, find the oppourtunity and you can do anything that you can put your mind to, no matter what the circumstances may be. Apply for scholarships, check out loans do what you can to get that degree now, don't wait.