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I'd want to tell myself to see a counselor as soon as possible. I didn't see a counselor until I was ready to transfer and found out I could only apply to CSU's with the classes I had taken. Advising helps you skip the unnecessary and also helps you find shortcuts. I would also want to tell myself to visit as many campuses as possible! It would have helped me make a more informed decision.

I would tell myself that there is nothing to fear - these will be some of the best years of your life. Take every single class that inspires you. Do not just take classes because they are an easy A. Explore subjects you never thought you would. Speak up, debate, soak up the ideas all around you. Do not just go to get it done. Make study partners in every class, they will become life long friends. Find out the best professors on campus before you sign up for classes. Challenge yourself, your routine, your beliefs and way of life. Take advantage of financial aid, even if you think you can't qualify. There are so many resources to help. Find out where you can get the best cheese fries on campus, they will comfort you during finals. Most importantly reach out to your fellow students and professors. School isn't just a community, it is an extended family that is there to teach and take care of you.

If i were to go back and be able to give myself advice on college I would tell myself to not rush into things if I am not sure. High school and society may pressure students that a 4 year school is the right choice, but while I was here I have met students that werent too sure it was the right choice and ended up dropping out. I would tell myself to take my time and choose classes wisely because 4 years goes by quick and by the time you are a senior you may feel not ready are prepared to graduate. Dont feel rushed to graduate in 4 years because you have to realize that you have your rest of your life ahead of you.

It's not easy. Your on your own, in high school you get help but in college you depend on yourself. Keeps strong freindships and build new ones. Always remeber the great times you had in high school because you can never relive it again. Education is the key to success, so don't mess aroun in high school because learning will be harder in college.

If I could go back and give myself some advice, first of all, I would tell myself to take advantage off as much as I can with all of the services offered on campus. There were many things available to us students to help us succeed in everyway and I feel that I didn't utilize a lot of them. Another thing is to be more even more involved and manage my time even better. I feel that if I had managed my time better, there were many more clubs and organizations on campus that I could have been involved in which would have further enriched my college life and also have made a bigger difference in the community.

To Who I Used To Be: 1. Start taking long walks, so you don't lose your breath after only the first flight of stairs. 2. Ease up on the coffee now to maximize the effects of caffine later for the all-nighters you'll more than likely be pulling. 3. Do not be afraid of asking for help--that's what rescources like free tutoring and even your professor are there for. 4. Study while you are logged OFF Facebook. Seriously. 5. Don't aim for "just enough." Strive for the best grade and your highest potential.

The main and primary advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to turn in as many scholarships and save as much money as possible. Due to the fact that I am an AB540 student, I do not qualify for financial aid. Though, Cal States are known for their affordable price, it is still hard to come up with the money to pay for tuition. Another important suggestion i would give myself would be to explore my options, and not just jump to any major. Exploration is important prior to declaring a major because it can change. Lasty, I would tell myself to learn to manage my time efficiently so that I have enough time to study and do all my assignments in a timely manner instead of waiting for the last minute and pull all nighters.

Listen self, life is tough to wait that year or 25 years to go back to school is crazy. Go to school get a degree learn something while your mind is still focused on education, and not 25 years later and it all seems like a foreign language. Yes school is boring and hard but think of your future and the future of the family you will have one day, without an education there are no high paying jobs in your future. Stay in school don't be a fool. I love you self and I'm telling you from my own experience. Take care and be smart in your choices.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to be sure to manage my time well. Going to school full-time and working can be overwhemling, but it's possible if you prioritize and schedule things appropriately. I would also encourage myself to get invovled, and to take a variety of classes in order to expose myself to different courses of study. Above all, I would be sure to tell myself to attend Calfornia State University Long Beach, because it is a great school.

The advice I would give myself would be to stay active in school. Try to meet as many people as I can while in College. Many of my friends did not go to the same institutions. I feel this would change the way I look at the University. I believe the more I stay in school whether in the classroom or around the campus it would help me stay interested in school. Just going to class and then going home is not an option. Many people do have full time work but I need to make time for any activities that are available for me at the University. It will help with meeting new people who are just like me. Going to school should be fun especially a big University like this one that has plenty to offer the students who attend. I have not yet discovered everything about the campus but in my short time I have left I will try to make the best of my experience. Towards the end of my School career I have seen my grade point average go up and stay up because of my new found interest in school.