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Knowing what I know now, I would tell my high school self a lot. While I was in high school, I didn't realize how important it was. I had no clue on the value of education. I would tell my younger self to study, do my homework on time, and pay attention more in class. I started to realize how important school was during the end of my senior year. Yes, it was a little late for this, unfortunately. Now that I'm in college I have a much brighter outlook on school. If I have an assignment due, it better be on time. If I'm late for class, well that's just too bad. If I have an exam coming, well then I must study. There are no second chances in college. It's not as forgiving as high school was, that's for sure. That's why I wish I would've trained myself to work harder. That's all in the past, though. All I can do now is work hard at my studies and thrive for success. This year, I'm working on a fresh start.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior and give myself advice about college and the transition I would first of all tell myself to relax and take it one day at a time. I stressed about paying for college and how I would like my room and meeting new people and I love it. I would tell myself everything would work out just fine and to not worry about everything. I would also tell myself to study and take time to get to know all of my professors. Having a relationship with people in college is very important and the relationships can ‘make or break’ you and your success. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Be fun and outgoing and participate in different campus activities.

Be sure to know exactly what classes you NEED by the end of your freshman year. Get out more and get to know people. Especially get to know your Resident Assistants if you plan to stay on campus. Get a job to help with finances. Don't be afraid to get help in classes you are struggling with, there are tutoring programs to help you. Remember, there are no stupid questions so ask away! And DON'T BE AFRAID TO TALK TO YOUR PROFESSORS. They can help you out if you don't understand a problem or assignment.

I would advise my high school self to stay focused and keep my head up. I was not expecting my college work-load to be so time-consuming and difficult. As a high school student that never seemed to need to study to make the grades, I was unprepared to enter into an academic world where studying is, literally, the only way to succeed. I was also warn my younger self to better heed the warnings I received from upperclassmen and professors that I initially brushed off.

The advice I would have given myself is to take as many collge credit classes that I could, because not only would that have gotten me prepared for college, but that will also put ahead of some of my fellow freshman undergraduates. Also being prepares is very important because you know what to expect and when you get into college, then you are ready for whatever challenge comes your way. Homeworks will be great things to start off too while in high school because while in college, homeworks really counts. So if you do it almost everday in high school, then it gets easier for you in college too. One also has to open to many majors because you do not know where life could take you. College life is extremely different from high school, and everyone has to know that, because if you don't, then you will very much get lost alsmost in everything you do. So being prepares could really take you a long way, and yes grades still matter if you want to graduate from high school, and be successful in college.

Organize and Prioratize! Do not do the fun stuff first, telling yourself that you can do the schoolwork later. Do the work first, and reward yourself with fun later. Consider what you really need and want to do, before committing yourself. The work piles up fast, so don't overload. Take it one day at a time, get through each by doing your best and not worrying about tomorrow. Take care of yourself! Sleep enough and eat healthy foods. Watch your money, take time to consider what you spend and if it is necessary or not. Take things seriously. You are here to make something of your future life, socializing is a bonus only. Experience as much as you can, this is the time to live to the fullest, make mistakes, and grow as a person.

I would tell myself to relax because the advanced classes you took in high school have you more than prepared the classes you are taking this fall.

When I was in high school you could basically classify me as an out cast. Everyday that passed by my biggest concern was, "Will I ever fit in". I would watch as popular girls wandered around in their big groups of friends while I sat at home alone on a Friday night. Looking back at my high school experience I wish I could tell myself everything happens for a reason. Now that I have been out of high school for a few years I can see a bigger picture. I would tell myself to stop worrying about whats happening around me and focus on my goal of being a music producer, because one day I will be given the opportunity to make that a reality. Another thing I would say is stop worrying about the "in crowd" because after high school, it doesn't even matter. Mainly, I would just tell myself to stay focused, because one day everything I had dreamed of would slowly start to become a reality. I would also reassure myself that it really does get better, and what happens at high school doesn't matter the day after you leave.

I would advise myself to consentrate more on studying so that I would have been used to it by college. I soon learned that finals week at college is something completely different than I was used to in high school and some of my grades had suffered because of it.

As a high school student, I never opened a book once. I completed my homework in class, so I never had to complete it at home, or study. I was a member of Honor Society, and to be honest, no one told me the difference between High School and college. My first semester at my Univeristy was the most unhappy time of my life: I was living away from everyone I had ever known, with strangers for roommates. The classes were hard for someone who had never been required to study outside of class, and the coursework was massive. My first semester, I decided to quit because I believe that I could not handle the college life, and the pressure was enormous. The next semester, I was back (as a commuter) and I understood what was required to do well. I had a better understanding of what it takes, and if I could go back and tell my High School self something, it would be the explanation of why so much work is needed for college-because it is worth it.