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Sarah, whatever you are thinking, STOP. College is not to be scared of, it is actually a much better place than high school. You can make your own choice to what class you will be taking and when. You can be a day student or even a night student. It doesn't matter what you wear or who your parents are. New people, new places, new start. But most of all, it's all about you! Open your heart and mind, see that you can go anywhere possible in life with a solid career. You don't need to be a homemaker. You can do it, don't just settle in life! Life puts challenges in front of you, but you can make your own challenge by creating a life worth living by doing what you love to do! Get out there, show people how you care, help someone in need, one day you may get the chance to help a veteran who may feel helpless because of a lost limb. Just because you can't be a part of military, doesn't mean you can't help out otherwise to help your country! Make yourself proud!

The advice that I would give myself in high school is not to slack off in school and athletics. All the days I skipped classes, or split homework assignments with my friends really put me behind when I went to college. I had to play catch up, and do a lot of extra studying to understand the material. Basically, I had to backtrack my education to the high school level and re-teach myself it all to understand it and to be successful in college. If I had buckled down and just did the work at that time I could have been more successful earlier in life. I could have already received my Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be working in the field. Also with my athletics, I wish I could have put more time to practice to give myself the chance to have played baseball at the next level. Life could be different for me right now. I could have money and be living in my own home instead of my girlfriends grandparents spare bedroom. I also wouldn't have as many student loans taken out. If I did those things differently...life could be better.

If I could go back into time and tell myself what I know now about college,I would tell myself to take classes that challege me. Take classes that will benefit me in the future, college level alegbra courses are much more difficult if you don't know that begining principles of the basic algebra. I would also tell myself to work harder and to not depend on my friends and teachers for help all the time, college professors can help as can classmates, but when you live 45-55 miles away from campus it is much harder to get help.

First I would tell myself that Algebra, though you may not use it, is useful. It will help the problem solving part of your brain grow, which you will deffinatly need take as much as possible, and do not cheat. Then I would recommend going to college right away and getting at least your generals out of the way, then if take a year off or pursue Cosmetology. Also put ten dollars away from each paycheck it will pay off in the long run. Lastly I would recomend understanding what true integrety is and living it in every area of life, not just surface areas; aviod a few men, and focus on investing in the lives of others your legacy is all you take from the grave.

Well Leslie, college is aboout what you imagined what it would be. The parties, the school work, and of course the boys. My advice to you though is keep up with your homework and class materials. The professors are pretty easy to get along with, but it is not high school any more so they are not as lineate. They are hard on you, but only because they want you to succeed and do your best in whatever you choose to do in the future. Money is also something that you are going to find to be pretty scarce. Be sure to work and save as much money as possible. Mom and Dad's pocket book is not going to be open for much longer. Everyone is extremely fun and outgoing and I am sure you are going to have a blast!

If I could go back in time and talk to my highschool self about college I would say take as many AP classes as you can to knock off some credits before you go. Take your choosing seriously, not all colleges are the same at all. Apply for every single scholarship you can, and if you get scholarships, do everything you can to keep them. Especially your first year, work hard for your grades to keep the scholarships. When it comes to friends, I would say you do not have to like everyone, and not everyone has to like you. You don't have to bend who you are to fit into a certain group. Do everything you can to broaden your horizons about the world, especially if you are in a college close to home. Lastly I would say do not be afraid of change. The first year will probably be the hardest, but once you get your niche and meet amazing friends it all gets so much easier, and eventually you will want to spend more and more time away from home, but don't be afraid cause it's all part of leaving the nest. Have Fun!

The advice I would give to my high school self would be simple yet valuable. The first of which would be to go out and get involved in school and social activities. While you may think you are looked down on by your peers for participating in these things it turns out they really could care less, and these activities are fun! You get a chance to meet new people and stand out of trouble, all while having a great time doing it. The other piece of advice I would give is to pay attention in class and don’t be afraid to talk with professors and be involved. If I would have known how much help it is to simply talk with a professor one on one about a homework problem or lesson I would have had much less stress my freshman year. It turns out most professors enjoy getting a chance to talk with students outside of class and will take a more personal interest in you once they know you are really putting in an effort. These two easy things can be all it takes to change a subpar experience to a great experience!

My advice to myself knowing what I know now is very simple. Enjoy school to its fullest, and try your hardest with your academics. Their is always time for fun and interacting with others, but focus first on your studies and remember you are paying for your education not your entertainment. Study for every test, and give your 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} full effort in each and every class. Secondly, play intermurals to help interact with others and gain as many friends as possible to make for the best educational experience that you possibly can for yourself. Lastly, try a variety of activities and meet a variety of people, because with this you will gain many new friends and gain many new and fun experiences that you never thought you would be apart of. Enjoy your college experience and make the most of every oppurtunity that arises, and try your best for success. Have Fun!!

They always say hindsight is 50/50. Well of course it is! How could it not be? Well, that’s not the point trying to be made. The point is we all live and hopefully learn as we go along. So the question I’m trying to answer for those of you reading this is what I would tell my high school senior self in regards to starting college. It’s one of the questions that you actually really have to or should think about before answering. I’m sure of all of us at one point or another have looked back upon events in our lives and thought about things we would have changed. Anyways, all I would really say is to relax and don't stress about it too much. Make your education fun because you'll actually find out that the major you picked was the perfect fit. Don't push yourself too hard.... Actually, I would tell myself to do exactly what I actually did do. No joke. End of story. I like where I am out at now. I'm not sure I could be in a better place. Is there anything wrong with that?

I would tell myself to try alot harder in school. Grades are a big deal. I also would tell myself to bulk up and try to get bigger to football and not to be dead set on wrestling. Spend more time with my family because you really do miss them and not to take things for granted because the things you are granted can get taken away.