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When I first started college, I was very eager to get involved on campus and get my name into the community. I signed up for every event and club I could dig my hands into. However, if I could go back in time I would adjust the way I approached things. Getting involved on campus is wonderful. Yet, I would go back and remind myself that studies are more important. There needs to be a nice balance between extracurriculars and school work. Always remember that you are a human being, which means you have to eat, sleep, and carry a social life. The advice I would give myself is; mangae time accordingly. Do not get ahead of yourself and remember whay you are in college. That is to get an education and succeed in life. After all, would you not rather graduate with a 3.50 GPA with a healthy amount of extracurriculars? Or do you prefer that 2.89 GPA with one too many extra things? Time management is the key.

Since I started out at a two year college instead of going directly to a four year university, I do not believe that I would need to tell my past self too much. The transition from high school to a relatively small college was a simple one, although it did consist of more studying and knowing fewer people. I would probably have to tell myself to get out and talk to others that I might not know so that I could make more friends before going to ECU. I also would have stressed the importance of making better studying habits and planning skills so that I did not procrastinate quite as much as I did for some things. In addition to these, I would tell my past self to spend less time stressing and worrying about the smaller things so that I could expend more energy on the larger problems when the came up instead.

Have fun, relax a little more, but remember to manage your time. Learn more. There is a library that is huge, use it more to study and have time to yourself. Read more into the things that interest you! Be outgoing there are so many wonderfully nice and interesting people out there that would love to teach and get to know you!

My advice would be to just get involved early. Surround yourself with a large variety of people, but also people that are goal oriented and will motivate you to do your best. Don't think that it's all work and no play because there is definitly enough time to have an eqaul balance and still be successful in college. Also have a plan going in but don't think that your plan can't be altered because most people don't stick with what they initially went to school for. It may take longer than expected but in the end its all worth it.

Stay focused, continue to work hard, and have a good time. You only get one college experience, so make it memorable.

I would tell myself to learn how to study and know that I am really going to have to work in college unlike high school. I would also tell myself it really is necessary to apply for many scholarships because it is going to be hard to pay for college otherwise, especially because I am self supporting. I would also tell myself to really think about what I want to do for a living. Knowing now that I changed my major halfway through and that it has put me behind really makes me wish I had known for sure before what I wanted to do with my life.

To my Self in her last year of high school, I would say, "Begin now! Many times we put off the improvements we want to make in ourselves until we reach the next stage of our lives because we think it will be easier later. The truth is, beginning to better yourself will never get any easier than it is right now. Think of your goals to be a successful student; completing assignments with excellence, developing good relationships with peers and educators, and honestly committing the information and skills you learn to long-term memory and not just studying facts and formulas to pass a test. These things are developed through self-discipline. Envision who you want to be and take steps toward that beginning today, because the hardest part is starting. "Also, Self, there will be times when getting an A is not the top priority. Acheiving a personal goal is not always the greatest way to better yourself. For, people are more important than grades, than papers, than presentations and awards. People, and positive relationships with them, are what create a cohesive and balanced world. "Be a part of something bigger. Begin now."

I would tell myself to know what I want and go for it. The problem with students today is they cannot find the right major and get stuck in college.

Erika, As a high school senior, you should take on an AP course that can later be used as credits toward your graduation in college. Having credits entering into college will help you in the long run. It will speed up your registration process and lighten the load of classes you might have to take in college. Remeber to continue to surround yourself with positive people because they will always be there for you when you need them. They will be the ones to keep you grounded and support you in all that you do in life. Your support system is what will help you through the first few weeks of college life, which seem to be the hardest. The transition into college will not be easy, but it will be worth it. Never change, and stay true to who you are. Most importantly keep up good study habits because your first year in college is your foundation. A good start will equal a great finish. Get ready for a great freshmen year, Erika

Work harder on school, get involved in things, study better for sat/act