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If I could go back in time and tell my senior high school self about college, I would tell myself not to slack off because college is serious business. If I want to make it as a art major, I should listen to my professors and try to practice more on drawing. I would also tell myself to make sure that I get a high GPA so that I can get into my area of animation in the art major. I would tell myself that things that I need to buy as far as art supplies for every semester I take art classes to save on money. Another piece of advice would be to tell myself to save as much money as I can because college can get expensive and those expenses keep going on the further I get in college.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to slow down and enjoy the life I'm living right then, because once you get to college you do not have all the luxeries right there at your fingertips. The major transition for me was going from living at home with my parents to living on my own. I had to provide everything for myself. During high school I was just so busy trying to spend time with friends that I took my parents for granted. If I could changed anything I would definitely spend more time with my family because you realize just how much you miss them when they are gone. It was very different not seeing them every day or having them around, but I've learned to adjust and I absolutly love going home every once in a while to see my family and spend some time with them since I don't get to see them as often as I used to.

First I would tell myself to not stress out so much. Your SAT scores are important, but they do not mean everything. I should have taken more Advanced Placement classes because the credits transfer to college, so then I would not have to take those classes in college. I would have also told myself to have more fun and play travel softball. I wish I would have pursued more scholarships because going to college out of state is very expensive.

If I could go back to high school as a senior, I would says to take as many dual enrollment classes as possible. That would get you ahead of the college game. It would leave room to get more done with less stress. I would also say that college is even harder than you think, so use your time wisely. Time management is even more important. Develop your skills so that you will have minimal problems. in adjusting to the college. College offers much more freedom. Be ever conscious of what your parents have taught you. It will come in handy when you are confronted with certain social situations such as underage drinking. All of this advice is something that has definitely benefited me. This advice came from my siblings who have since graduated from college.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, my first word of advice would be to take as many courses as possible through dual enrollment with community colleges while I am still in school. I would encourage myself to be more structured in study in high school and more scheduled in my daily life as college is filled with complex schedules in a free environment. I would push very hard to complete many scholarship applications as I have learned that college is an expensive undertaking and financial stresses inhibit a strong focus on academic studies. I would also force myself to live on a budget and learn how to prioritize for financial needs and wants. Finally, I would encourage myself to spend more time with family and friends as it does leave a void when you leave home.

I chose the college I attend now for all the wrong reasons. If I could go back in time then I would advise myself to take a more thorough look at my choices. I should have applied to more schools, attended open houses, and visited campuses before I made the decision of where to spend the next four years of my academic career. Adjusting to college life is hard. It is even more difficult when you are unhappy with the actual institution you are attending. If I had realized this a year ago it is possible I may have decided to attend a different university.

When you finally chose a major. Make sure it is one that can support you in the future and you won't mind waking up to do.

Prepare myself for a mental challenge. Coursework is a challenge and you should always do your best. There is help out there so if you need it, research the resources available and go there with an open heart and an open mind. People want to help you succeed and better yourself. Lots of people suffer from depression and anxiety and it can be helped through on-campus group sessions and therapy. Everyone is different, so even if you are raised in a community that is majority one race open your mind and experience other cultures because it is a great experience. There is a big world out there and you should enjoy it because living today like there is no tomorrow is the best way to live, no matter your circumstances. Money should not justify who you are and where want to go in life. Have confidence in yourself because no one else will if you do not. As a senior in college these are the most important lessons that I have learned from transitioning from a rural, majority African American community to a majority Caucasian university with more than twenty-thousand on-campus and on-line students.

As you pack up your belongings and finish last minute shopping for your dorm room, I know a million things are running through your head. Will you make friends? Did you choose the right school? Don't worry -- the answer to both of those questions is yes. However, something that will change during your transition to college is you. During the hustle and bustle of going to class, meeting new people, and simply enjoying your newfound freedom, it is easy to lose yourself. Think about what is important to you. Though there are some things you may want to change about yourself, there are plenty of other qualities that are perfect just the way they are. Hold on to those qualities, stick to your core values, and no matter what happens over the next few years, you will be just fine.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school and give myself advice I would simply tell myself to not give up. During senior year I could have put a lot more effort into school than I did, and I could have tried a lot harder. I gave up, and had the mind set that it was almost over, constantly telling myself that I was almost done.When really it was just the begining. This was a completly wrong way of looking at things. I should have given school my all. If I had done this the transition to the amount of work in college would not have been as difficult for me. I would also tell myself that mom has a tendancy to be right. I would say that I know that at times it can be difficult, but mom is right most of the time, and even though what she says may not be what I want in the moment, I will beneifit greatly for it in the end. I wish that in high school I had known what I know now. If I did, I would be a lot better off.