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The first thing I'd tell myself is to get involved in my community early and to plan to be involved in school clubs. This will prepare me socially for the diverse populations usually found on college campuses. Second, I'd tell myself to begin college at a 2-year institution. This will enable me to ease into heavier courseloads that are required at the university level. Third, I'd tell myself to keep my major undecided for sometime to allow myself the opportunity to test my abilities and talents in different GE courses before making the initial decision; in addition, i'd let myself know that changing my career objectives several times is a normal process in college that most students go through. Fourth, I'd tell myself to build stronger student/teacher relationships with my professors because it's great to have them to rely on through your college years for a variety of resources. Fifth, I'd tell myself not to be too hard on myself, because a degree earned is earned regardless if it's with C's or A's. Lastly, I'd tell myself to embrace changes as growths; never as setbacks.

If I could have talked to myself as a senior in high school I would have told myself to take the extra time I had and take some classes at the junior college to be a step ahead going into college.

Being able to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior would be very interesting. I would take my first semester experiences in college and instill in the senior me how important it is to take college seriously. I know the senior me wouldn?t want to hear what I have to say. College life is often portrayed as nothing but partying. I would tell myself that college isn?t all fun and games like it?s made out to be and that it indeed is different than high school. I would also tell myself that everyone in college wants to be the best and students would be more competitive than in high school. Thus I would have to work above and beyond to stand out from the rest. The transitions would be tougher and there would be no one there to hold my hand. Basically you?re on your own. The senior me would become more independent and would have to be responsible for getting their work done. I would then tell myself that in the next months you will need to do some major growing up in order to be a successful college student.

I would have advise myself that school is important. Not only for me but as well as my peers around me. Also watched who I hung around and kept up the good work in school to get my education. Most importantly I would have given myself the courage to go through any obsticles that might have been in my way. To stand tall in every short fight that is in my face. Reminding myself that getting ready for college, pre paring for the real world are the most important things that I have to focus on now. However, not forgetting to keep my grades at an average so that I will be able to get in the college that I want to. Staying positive in every negative situation. Striving for the best and nothing less. Going into transitioning to be able to deal with the upcoming college life is not at all difficult. It's a challenge that you could only win. So take a big step and go for it! You will not regret the fact that you have chosen to finish school and go to college. It will be an accomplishment that you could use for a lifetime.

Be more attentive to what you are doing. Study hard for your placement test. College will be very challenging but just know that you can do it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitively advice myself to see a counselor prior to enrollment. The transition to college is difficult without proper guidance since it is a path from teenager to young adult; a path that includes the best years of your life. Do not be timid and afraid of speaking to the person next to you because life is about socializing, meeting different people and laughing your heart out until your check bones hurt and you cannot laugh anymore. It is about remembering the good times you had even though you cannot remember how old you are. If the opportunity presents itself study abroad so you can feel a sense of independence and explore a new culture. Most importantly, I would advice to be yourself and don?t stress too much about work and school because in the end if you live your life filled with worries your college experience won?t be as great as you would like it to have been. Do not waste your time thinking about partying because there will be time for that after graduation.

As with anything in life nothing ever comes to fruition, or resolves itself in the most expected way. Perhaps the first suggestion I would deliver to my previous self would come in the form of two words: be flexible. Rarely is a journey ever experienced in the way one would imagine. Attending college has opened multiple doors, and with that comes the expectation that events will affect you, change you, and help you grow. A human being is never static, so the advice of being flexible and open to experiences that might have otherwise been overlooked is a fundamental part of taking advantage of the possibilities not just in college, but in life. Another piece of advice I would deliver would be to summon courage and be bold in the risks you take. The most important and final bit of advice would be to always find joy and liberty in all the work you produce and engage in, regardless of the level of ?success? issued to it by your supporters and critics alike. This last idea is perhaps most critical to the fulfillment you find as an individual, for happiness grows from our own inherent sense of well-being.

As you enter college life be confident in yourself and eveything you accoplish. With Confidence come with determination and knowledge to have the ability to be able to do things that you could not accomplish before.

My advice is to go to a college close to home unless u have money to spare to live in the dorms or an apartment. The dorms are really fun and safe, though they are expensive. Alot of money is saved when living at home because there;s no need of paying rent, bills, or food. Also it is better to to rent your textbooks or buy them used online. Make sure to study alot before any type of midterm or test. If possible, it is better to take 5-6 classes per semester.

If I could go back in time to give my high school senior self some advice I would really encourage myself to learn to not procrastinate and save my money. College is immensly different from high school and takes an additional set of skills to succeed. In high school the teachers kind of babysit you and remind you to do your homework and turn in your projects, but in college the professors leave it all up to you. Success or failure is in your hands entirely, so it is impartant that when something comes up, you do it! Juggling a large class load in a setting that you have never experienced before requires more time and attention to details so that your college life doesn't spiral out of control. In addition to organizing better and not procrasitnating on homework and papers I would encourage myself to save my money. Living on your own takes more than you would think. On top of tuition you have food, your cell phone, car insurance, etc. to pay for and your job probably wont cover it all. Plus, you want to have money to have fun to! The benefits outway the negatives.