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If i could go back in time to when i was a high school senior I could have definitely used some serious advice about college. I would tell myself to learn time-management skills, better studying skills, and stress reducing habits. College is so much fun and very exciting but can also be extremely overwhelming sometimes. There is a lot of work and a lot of stress. To be successful in college one has to manage his/her time well and always set aside time to study. However, one also has to have time to relax so that they dont get overwhelmed. I think that time management is the absolute most important way to succeed in college.

Honestly, I would tell myself that college life is not easy, but you can make it through. College requires a lot of hard work, time, and effort, but anyone is capable. At times, you will feel completely overwhelmed and want to throw your hands up and say, "I'm done!", but if you just stick it out and push through the obstacles, you will come out on top. Biggest key to knocking things off your To Do list, is to do them. Sometimes, you won't know where to begin. Start with what is due the soonest; if all assignments are due at the same time, knock out all the easy assignments that won't take too long. Another key to not being overwhelmed is, "DO NOT PROCRASTINATE"! College professors don't like excuses, and they will not listen to it, unless of course it is legit. Keep your head up high. You will make it through this time and you will be an amazing teacher. Listen to absolutely everything your professors say. Too much knowledge is never a bad thing. Good luck sweetie. We all know you can do it, and you will succeed!

Being a college freshman, I have already learned a lot more than I could have ever imagined learning in the past. In high school I did not realize how trying the transition from high school to college would be. Something that I learned is that I really am on my own. It is up to me who I hang out with and what decisions I make. I would tell my past self to trust my own judgement because I am smart enough to know better. I would also tell myself to start making my own decisions and not leaving them up to parents, because getting used to trusting my own judgement is important. It wouls be nice if I could have prepared myself for what was to come, but being in college and away from home is something that takes getting used to and I have to adapt on my own, which I am doing every day.

If I had the chance to go back I would try to make myself understand the importance of saving money. As a high school senior I never thought much of the value of money. I paid for most things on my own, but food, books, and living is different. I would also like to tell myself not to let others control me as much. I would tell myself "The opinions of others do not mean anything, when you're on your own, you're on your own. No one else is there." I worried too much about other people in high school and when I got to college I realized that they didn't matter as much anymore. It was uneeded stress.

Time Management would be the first topic I would discuss. If you get to involved with extracurricula activities, then your academic studies can suffer. While attending College a person needs to have a well balanced schedule focusing on both acedemics and a social life. The second thing I would recommend is that homework is the first priority. By completing my homework in a timely manner, not only do I stay on schedule with my classes, but I also build my self esteem and reduce the stress that college students have. The third and final thing I would recommend is be careful when selecting friends. As in high school, if you spend your time with friends that do not have the same values as you, you can go down the wrong path of life.

Knowing now what I know about college, if I could transport myself back in time, I would advise myself of the many dangers of peer pressure, work ethic, and time management. I would remind myself to live above the influences of my surroundings and to remain mentally aware and conscience of the decisions I make, and to let the people I surround myself with be a clear reflection of who I am and how I would like to be represented. Thinking of my experience thus far, I would encourage myself to become more organized with the way I manage my time and work. I would prompt myself to put on my mature armor and do away with all childish antics that I have portrayed in high school and gear up to be responsible when dealing with the duties that come with being a college student. Speaking to myself, I would emphasized the severity of staying true to myself and not getting lost in the sex, parties, and drugs that I may be exposed to when entering a parent-free zone. If I was given this advice before college, I’m certain that my experience would have been better yet.

If I were to talk to the high school version of myself, I would tell myself to never stop going for what I dream of the most. In the end, through all of the countless hours of struggle and dedication, the outcome will be much greater than ever imagined. I may not know it then, but the effort that I put into my education will mean more to my future than all the money that could be obtained. The knowledge gained through life is not won or deserved; it is earned. Time can change the way I will think of my future, but that's okay because change is a natural stage in life. Our thoughts and ideals are forever shaped and molded to satsify what we desire; a longing for information, a brighter future, and a better life.

If I could go back to high school and give myself adivce I would advise myself to develop better study habits.

I would tell myself to go after my goals, and do not second guess yourself. I would tell myself to believe in my abilities and not give up when those around me make me feel that I cannot succeed.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not what people around you make it seem. It is harder than you think. As a student you cannot just decide to not show up because attendance is still taken in some classes and you do need to show up. Sometimes attendance may even be apart of your grade for a class. When your Professors tell you about extra credit events take advantage of that event because it could end up helping you when it comes to grading time. Freshmen year of college is your most important year you cannot expect to party hard and think you will be okay and make grades up a different college year because then you may end up being behind of where your should be. Your life and career the first year you start college so do not slack off now you got goals to meet and I am not going to let you fail us.