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If I could go back in time and give myself advice about the transition into college life, I would tell myself several things. First I would stress the importance of getting scholarships before college begins. Without funds, it is very hard to continue with an education. I would also encourage myself to apply for several schools and not to feel too bad if I did not get into the first school of my choice. If I really had to get into a certain university, I would encourage myself to spend the first two years at a junior college and then transfer in if i did not get in to the school I wanted to. Then I would tell myself to be outgoing and make some friends at the beginning of the school year and get involved with on-campus groups, because a big university can be a lonely place. Lastly, I would say to just have fun and relax. College really is not that different from high school. There will be some new things, but change is a natural part of life. In order to succeed, you have to embrace it and let it transform you into a better person.

If time travel were possible, I would go back in time and give myself salient academic and financial advice. I would tell myself to not worry about having an undeclared major and to have more confidence in my academic ability and less self doubt. Thus, I would succeed in any course I set my mind to. Furthermore, I would counsel myself to go into the science field and to not be intimidated by its rigorous demands. It may be a frightening transtion initially but it is fun and rewarding when you grow as an independent person. I would persuasively encourage myself to save up for the future instead of spending money on frivolous things. College life is a wonderful experience and it helps you learn about yourself and grow as a person.

I would tell myself that sometimes I get too focused on AP Honors classes, and extracurricular activities, that I forget about my neighborhood. I need to be there more for my community, for my mother, and for my neighbors. This is the last year that I am going to have to spend with my mentor, Lou, and she needs me to spend more time with her. School is not everything, and there is a world, and a people that exist, correspondences that need to be made, a balance needed between school and the outside world.

There's going to be ups and definitely downs, but just keep your heads up and focus on your goal and you should do just fine. There's also going to be a mix of emotions, some which you've never felt before. The college path isn't an easy one, but don't forget to have fun once in a while.

I would definitely let my younger self know to keep working hard because everything I am learning in high school will be very helpful in the university years to come. Also, I would tell myself to major in Communicative Disorders because it took me a while to figure out what i actually wanted to do. Another thing I would tell myself to keep doing is keeping my good study habits because time management will be very important when juggling school, work, and personal life. Lastly, I would give myself the advice to keep up the good work and not lack off because all the hard work will all pay off in the future.

Before I graduated high school my main concern was focusing on being at the same university as my high school boyfriend. I now realize this was one of the greatest mistakes I made, but see it rather as a learning opportunity. Unfortunately, I didn't apply to several east coast schools I wanted to for this reason, but am so grateful I applied to CSU Long Beach. I would tell myself that this school is where I am going to find out who I want to be. This school is where I'll be encouraged by professors to be proactive in accomplishing dreams I thought I would never have the courage to do. This school will bring me to a whole new place and introduce me to all new people I'll be so lucky to have met. At CSULB, all of these things have happened to me. Being only two years in to my four year education, I'm eager to learn all the more interesting and inspiring things that will happen to me in the coming semesters. I am so glad I chose this university, and if I could, I would tell myself never to hold back.

Highschool was like one great flash; as quickly as it began, it was over. Becoming a senior and thinking about graduation made life seem so simple and sweet that I almost forgot what truly was ahead of me. If I had the opportunity to revisit myself in highschool with all of the knowledge that I have now, I would yell these words a thousand times; FOCUS. life is truly about coming into focus, staying in focus, and not veering off the path that leads to one's desired destination. It is easy to lose focus because college life offers so many things. The distractions disguised as good times are unlimited, but you must not forget why you are there. Education is key, so don't leave unless you are holding in your hands what you came for. Do not lose focus, do not lose sight of the goal that is attached to your dream and will someday determine its ability to become a reality. Focus, focus, focus; and when you are tired and weary from all the tests and papers, look at your keboard and remember that someday your ability to focus will result in the unfolding of your dream.

I would advise myself to stay focused on my goal of getting the degree. I would tell myself to balance between the social and academic lives. I would also advise myself to make friends with people who are like-minded and on the same path. Also remember that grades aren't everything. They are important but learning the concepts and applying them outside the classroom or after the test is real learning. Last piece of advice is to not overload on classes. Be able to enjoy extra-curricular activities like clubs, organizations, etc.

I have now completed my first semester of university.If I had a chance to go back and be able to advice myself as a high school senior I would have told myself to get more involved in sports and extracurricular activities. Although I was a member of the Hispanic Awareness Club and the school's Folklorico class in high school I would have wanted to challenge myself with more activities. Now that I see how university life really is I see how important and crucial it is for a student such as me to be more connected with your school as well as with other fellow students.That has been my greatest challenge so far in university, being able to get INVOLVED.

I would give myself advices on what classes and what professor to take.