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I would tell my self this experience and decision is the starting point of your new adult life. Take into consideration what you can handle and what you can't. One of the most important things I would say is to be brave, take a chance, for the first time in your life this is the first decision that you should make that is all about you..

As a high school senior, I felt like I was on top of the world. I really believed I was prepared to handle anything and that every obstacle I faced could be easily solved. With two years of college under my belt, I can definitely say life throws you curveballs you will not expect, and the solution is not always given to you on a silver platter. If I could go back in time to my senior year and give myself advice about college, the first thing I would say would be not to forget the primary purpose of college; to learn. College is an experience that will only come once in a lifetime and what I learn in college will always stay with me; the experiences in college and the people I meet are going to stay with me for the rest of my life. It's important to have fun, but don't forget that learning, that the future, is the reason college exists. One can learn forever, so keep an open mind, always. Like Aeschylus once said, ""Learning is ever in the freshness of its youth, even for the old."

I would tell myself to apply to as many schools as possible and to be a Music Performance Major.

knowing what i know now about college and going back to being a high school senior, i would advise myself to be serious about the choices i make, be dilligent, handle my business first and then pleasure second, have a support system, and to take my time. being sure of the choices you make saves alot of time and energy that might end up going into something else that is uncertain, and that is the last thing you want to do. examples could be moving to a certain location for eduacation, a particular major, etc. being dillgent about your work is very beneficial to you and others around you. it also makes you a better person, and creates gfreat relationships between your professors and others students. handling your business first is always going to be more important than having fun first. you will always have time to enjoy life. plus, a huge load of stress is taken off of you once you have taken care of all the difficult things going on academicallly. you definitely cannot do school alone, so always have someone there to help. most importantly, dont rush yourself.. youre more satisfied that way.

My seniors believe that college is not very different from high school, but the are wrong. If i was a senior again, i would advse myself to be more organized, learn how to use my time wisely, and always be on top of dates. College is completely different from high school because the college student himself has to alert of the responsibilities he or she has. Professors give you dates and that is it, no more reminders and no more spoon feeding. All the responsibility falls on the students hands and if you do not have these important dates down, it can cost you in the future. Always be organized with dates and paperwork. Also I would tell myself to use my time wisely because lots of paper work can stack up if people do not use their time wisely. College life becomes completely independent and your own future is in your own hands, make the best of it.

If I could go back in time and offer myself advice when I was a senior I would definitely say good job to myself for all the hard work, stay true to myself and go find scholarships!!! I was always very active in school. I was the ASB President and in multiple clubs and sports with an awesome gpa. I was in the top 5{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}ile for high grade point average. I was lucky to have recieved a few scholarships from my high school, but I did not take the personal responsibility to find scholarships through the community and online. My senior year brought mulitple challenges to me outside of school and I let that affect my desire to pursue what was best for me. I let relationship (friends, boyfriend, and family) drama get in my way from achieving goals I had set for myself for a long time. My confidence and motivation my senior year was crushed...and after all my hard work from elementary to junior high to high school just went down the drain and I let it. These obstacles prevented me from pursing to look for scholarships and achieve what I deserved.

I had the opportunity to take classes at the junior college in my community for transferable units to various universities as a senior in highschool. I have always struggled with math and intended to take math courses but did not, instead I enroll in art and biology class. At California State University, Fullerton, I spent an entire year on remedial math courses. If I had known what I know now I would have taken math courses so I would've been able to start college at a college level math and save me a year of school. I also have a short attention span and attending a school with a quarter system would've been more beneficial towards my learning style; I knew that in highschool but listening to the advice of those around me I chose a college on a semester system. Now, I would've told myself to be brave and follow my first mind.

In order to enjoy and participate in college life, it is important to break out of your shell and get involved in your campus. The first day is going to be scary and exciting at the same. For this reason, it may be more comforting to sit in the back if the class and pretend to be invisible, but this will only hurt you. Don't be afraid to talk to the people around you. Strike up conversations. Most importantly, get invloved. There are so many clubs to join. Try the intramural sports offered, sign up for yoga classes at the gym, or connect with volunteer groups on campus. Also, break out of your comfort zone and sign up for a study abroad program. One of the best ways to experience college to its greatest potential is to live on campus. You'll meet so many people and develop long-term friendships. The sooner you start making new friends and connections, the sooner you'll be having the time of your life. Remember, school is your number one priority though. So maintain good grades and keep up your GPA, becuase this will bring about many great opportunities.

The first advice I would give to myself as a high school senior is to save up money for college expenses. Instead of finding the coolest shoes, save the money for books. Books are expensive and unless you get free money from scholarships, you need to save up money. The second advice is figure out if you want to dorm or commute. Saving money is great, but a college experience comes only once in a lifetime. Think wisely. Next, I would tell myself to visit a counselor about my school schedule. Counselors in college can make a huge difference when choosing classes. They will make sure you are taking the correct classes depending on your major and finishing the General Education classes that are required to graduate from a four year university. Not only do counselors help keep track on classes, but also help save money in the long run. They make sure you avoid taking a class that is uncessary. Saving time and money is very important during these four years of education. The last advice I would give myself is to have fun and enjoy the four best years of your life!

I would tell myself to relax because my school has all the resources that I need to succeed. I would also tell myself to get not be scare to get involved in school or to meet new people. I would advice myself to see an academic advisor as soon as possible in order to be sure that I would be going on the right path in order to complete my academic goals. Nevertheless I would encourage myself to apply for more scholarships.