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If I could go back in time and give myself advices as a high school senior, I will tell myself to study harder for the SAT and ACT test. My SAT and ACT scores were not as high as I wished. Because of this, I eliminated my chances from getting into many colleges I hoped to get accepted to. Another advice I will give myself is to apply to college early, don't procrastinate. I didn't start on my college applications or work on my college essay for months like my friends did. Therefore, when the deadline for college applications were coming closer, I was stressing out and panicking. Another advice I will tell myself is to volunteer more. I rarely gave time to volunteer. I wished I had volunteered more so there is something proud that I had done I can feel good about. I will also tell myself to get more involved. Some colleges stress the fact that you had a lot of extra curricular activites. It would had been a lot easier applying for different scholarships or even jobs if I could had written how involved I was in high school.

"Although you have more freedom in college being a way from your parents, you should never let your hard work in high school go to waste in college." I would tell my high school senior self or any other seniors this quote, because when I got to college I had many opportunities to change the way I live my life like joining a sorority and become coming a member of Associated Student, Inc. However, if you focus to much on them you will lose sight of the educational reasons you came school is for. College is for exploring new things without the restriction of your parents, but college is the place where you have to learn to self-restriction and your field of study. I have known people that have partied and never focused on school have been kicked out because of their habits, but they are now regretting the things they have done that had lead to that point. In high school, everything is set and written for us, but as we transition into college, we have to gain an understanding to adapt our selves in a new surrounding without the safety of our parents.

Nikansha, listen to what I'm about to tell you because it will help make your first semester at a four-year go by a lot smoother. Take only the minimum number of units required to be a full-time student, and take morning or afternoon classes, stay away from night classes. Utilize all the resources and ask questions- don't be afraid and don't be lazy. Even though it is your first time being away from home don't forget that you're at school to get an education, don't get "caught up" having fun and hanging out with your friends. Even though the library might be far away, study there. Read before and after each class, and take notes on what you read. Even though it might seem like a lot of work, when it's time to study for tests it will be easier to read through your notes then reading the chapters all over again. Lastly, have fun, explore Long Beach but remember that you're there to get an education, and don't forget to call home every week.

Because of my mother's hospital stays and my father's recent death, both around the time I began at CSULB, I know that my transition was not as simple as most. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that everything is going to be alright, and instead of focusing on the things I cannot change, I should instead try to give myself a better future by trying to do my best in school.

The transition process from high school to college is a beneficial obstacle. Going to college requires from you many expectations. However, there are only four primary steps to be successful before entering the actual academic semester in college. First, visit your campus before classes start. Knowing where and when your classrooms are will ensure that your spot is guaranteed on that first day and not dropped from them. Second, take time to read your campus regulations. Having knowledge about strict rules such as, no plagiarism is allowed, can prevent you from making any felony that can ruin your whole entire career. Third, know why your here. Sometimes in the first year of college it is difficult to stay on task when your education is now considered a choice and not a requirement. Remind yourself that education builds opportunities to pursue an enjoyable career in the future with possibly a higher salary than without a college education. And fourth, research over all majors to find your true passion. Explore other areas before choosing one major because this can help you spend all your money in something you enjoy. By going through all these steps, you can guarantee yourself success in college.

I would strongly encourage myself to get more involved in community projects. In college I have been able to be really involved with community projects and it is extremely rewarding. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I can. College is expensive and tution goes up almost every semester. I would strongly emphasize the fact that tuition, books, and housing is very expensive. Lastly, I would tell myself that I need to get a job early in my college life becuase that is when it is easy to manage a job and college. Now that I am upper divsion it is a lot more difficult to manage a job and college. However, the most important advise I would give myself would be not to worry. College is going to be great and I'm going to meet a lot of new and exciting people that share the same passion as myself.

One should take the time to get to know the environment they will be in for the next few years. In addition, a student should always look for a college that has their possibe major that will help enhance the experience of completing college. Students should never chose a school based solely on their reputation or being well known because I have seen many friends drop of colleges solely because they didn't like the environment. Thus, one should take a visit to the college before accepting to understanding the actual environment. It is hard to find out a lot of information from just word of mouth or by looking online as we all know that technology is a main reliance that the new generation now relies upon. As I have learned through experience that there is no better way to adapt then by getting to know the environment beforehand. By understanding the environment will help make college life easier. It will allow you to find guidance amongst your pupils and have further knowledge that makes learning an enjoyable experience.

Now that I?m in college, I?ve realized there was something I should have done earlier: decide on a career. In the past I had thought of being an engineer, but later on I realized I probably would fail. I also thought about being a doctor: I then realized how long it takes to become a doctor, so I decided against it. So, by senior year I managed to decide against two possible careers and have no career in mind. I was told I would be working on my GE during my first two years so it was okay. Now that I?m in college, I?ve realized it wasn?t okay. I?ve already met most of the GE requirements with my AP credits from high school. My college advisor told me that by the end of my fall semester I should know my major. I am currently majoring in Computer Science, but I still don?t know. If I do not decide on a career soon, I may waste my time taking classes that would be pointless. Therefore, I would tell my senior-self: ?Your future is sooner than you think. Find your career now!?

High school may have been part of my past and now I am in college. Man! if I can go back in time, there is so much advice I would give myself when I was a high school senior. First, the one thing I shouldve done in high school is keep close freindships and bonds with many of my freinds. I realize now I'm in college and I don't get to hang out with many of my old freinds. Also, I would tell myself to really practice the piano. This beautiful instrument can create magnificent music. During my senior year I loved playing the piano, I even received a school award for most improved piano player in class. Now that I'm in college i slowly lost my interest and skills in the piano. I really regret not practicing it. One of my biggest mistakes. Finally if I can go back and tell myself what I should do is practice my reading comprehension and math. I didn't realize how important this is in college. While in high school I kicked back and didnt give enough effort. I am so terrible at it, in school now it sucks.

I would of given myself a lot of insight to what it actually is that I want to do in life, instead of waiting around hoping I would figure it out along the way. I would of told myself what classes to take, and informed myself of better study habits in hopes of doing a lot better starting from the beginning.