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In a conversation with my past high school self, I would definitely focus on the independency and discipline a college student must have. I would talk about how much less you must depend on your parents for money, rides, bills, decisions, and motivation for homework. It would be vital in high school to begin to take initiative of your future education and figure out the requirements you need to graduate and/or get certified. If you forget or miss any important detail, you may find yourself in a tough situation that may significantly slow down your degree progression. I would also emphasize the discipline one needs to do school work. High school teachers and parents will no longer be pushing and encouraging you along in your classes. You must take the initiative to complete assignments on time and study even when your friends are going out for the night. College professors are all very different and have their own methods of testing and teaching, so you need to learn their styles quickly. Finally, it is a great idea to stay in communication and good standing with your parents. They will always be there to give you advice and guide you.

I would tell myself to take the ACT and SAT earlier than I did so that I would've been able to get a full ride to this university. I would also tell myself to remember that no one can force you to go out when you have homework, they can only suggest and ask. I'd tell myself to make sure to be open to meeting new people because some of the people in the world are the best. I'd tell myself to stand up for myself and find a way to leave a bad roommate behind. I'd tell myself that calculus would kick my butt and to just minor in chemistry rather than major in it. I'd also let myself know that art classes are very expensive and to plan accordingly at all times. I'd remind myself that some friends aren't worth the trouble they cause. Most of all, I'd make sure I understood that these will be the best days of my life and to make sure to enjoy them, even when I have to work in the art building at 4 a.m. every few nights.

Follow your dreams and Audition for music departments at schools that you love! If you don?t you will have to Audition for the Virginia Tech music department after you have already began school as a Math Education major, fail to receive entrance, audition at the Concord University music department, gain entrance, but hate it there, and then proceed to attend Radford University. You are talented at math, but music is what you truly love, and you know it. You are capable of completing both of these degrees, and you need to listen to your heart! Transferring is quite possibly one of the toughest things that you will do, especially the fact that you will have to do it twice if you don?t begin auditioning now. Apply for as many scholarships as you can, both of your parents will be laid off from work and economic hardships will make it hard for you to attend school. Auditioning at schools now can help you receive scholarships from music departments, and schools seem more apt to give scholarships to freshman. Do what you want to do, this is your life and you can make the decisions you need to be successful.

If I could go back in time and talk with myself as a high school senior knowing all that I know now about college life I would definitely tell myself to stay true to who I am as a person. Telling myself to stay true to who I am as a person would have helped me in my earlier college years with deciding on a major. I wouldn?t have had to spend my time in a major that I had no real desire to pursue, which has caused me to have to work harder at catching up in my current major and graduating on-time.

In highschool, I did not have to study that much. I would tell myself to acquire better studying habits because in college it is a different world. The professors give you the work and you either sink or swim. I would also tell myself to try and become more independent. Adjusting to the college life was kind of difficult for me. I really just loved being at home when I was not busy with school programs and athletics. I wish I would have gone and visited other colleges, too. I went to two colleges and made my decision based on those two schools. I wish I would have visited other campuses.

The world is an extraordinary place. It is not the cradle your mother and/or father provide for you now. To prepare yourself for the rigors of adulthood, you must retain the fundamentals of education. Freshman electives are the cornerstones of your success. Conquer those and you can achieve anything. Begin to pay heed to your character now, for you will be tested in the near future. Responsible adults succeed in all areas of life. Begin to strive for that success now. Fight with your intelligence for your destiny in life. Never loose sight of your intended goals, they are yours and no one else's. Love yourself, trust your instincts and push to be the best!

Being a college freshman, I look back at my 12th grade year, and wish I would have told myself to do better. I would have told myself to realize that this is my final year that it is being made for me. I wish I could tell myself how hard it really is to get there, and that I need to learn how to study more, to learn more about myself and what I really want. College is much harder to get to, but from what I've learned from my friends, they absolutely love it. It's scary at first, but the time being put into making sure you go there is all together important.

College is so much different than High School, you have to keep in mind that you are now responsible for your choices and your parents are no longer making your decisions. College is not a party place it is a learning institution where you can make or break your future. Do all you can to insure that you do your best and do not be afraid to ask for help!!

Just because it is your first year as a college student, doesn't mean you have a free ticket to slcak off. Do your work, your reading, attend every class possible and you will no doubt succeed. Take advantage of all the resources this school gives you: the library, research labs, high-tech science labs, tutoring sessions (don't be embarrassed), talk to your professors, ask questions in class. The professors are always available and don't believe in stupid questions. They won't belittle you and neither will the other sutdents in your class--they want to ask the same questions as you do, they're just as lost. Although I said to keep up with your classwork and reading, make sure you have time to get out there and meet the wonderful people. They'll become some of your closest friends and will help you out a lot along your journey through the next couple of years. Listen to their advice and push yourself. You can do this.

Well first I would of told myself to apply for more scholarships and to take it seriously! I wasn't very serious about that and ended up having to take out loans. Also, I would tell myself to get better organized and save money. It's hard being a full time student who participates in sports, you can't have a job because school and sports control your life, so It would have been nice to save money so I had something to fall back on. Also, when shopping for things like supplies or makeup choose the cheaper thing because saving ten cents on everything you buy can add up to a lot. You have to be accepting of new people and a little bit outgoing to make new friends.