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Knowing what I know now about college changes my persective from when I was in high school. As a high school senior I did expect college to be full of students, hard work, and dedication, and, now having been in college for a good period of time I realize that my expectations were indeed correct! Hence, the advice I would give myself is about managing time wisely. As a current college student I have acknowledge that college is very much time consuming because a lot of classes involve studying to fully get the idea of the material presented. I would also give myself advice on staying on top of test dates and other important dates or imformation along with taking time out to review the material because in college it is the student's responsibility to stay on top of things and get well-known with the lessons not the professor's, and sometimes the professor will not even remind you of tests or quizes for the next day, which illustrates how the student must step up and take full responsibility of their learning.

I think the only thing I would have done differently would be to be more organized because I always feel like I don't plan enough. I think i did the right amount of studying and that i adapted to the workload of college life pretty well. The larger classrooms lack participation so I also wouldve have spoken more if I could have to show professors my abilities as a student.

Make sure you give yourself enough time to decide to school that you want to go to is really the school you want to go to. Make sure you research it and talk to the people that have atteneded that school before. Visit the school. Do not rule out summer school because it can be a great experience and great way to meet people and will be an experience you will never forget.

if i could go back to high school knowing as much as i know now about college i would tell my self to get a job, and take summer classes because there is alot of free time in college and i could have advanced myself hat much further with that.

Going to college is not as easy as it seems. Because most classes don't require attendance, some days are really difficult to get up and push yourself to go. Your money situation will not be great. And yes, you are going to struggle. It's not what everyone tells you it's going to be. And it's not exactly the best years of your life. As for the work, though, it's a lot like high school. As long as you get things done on time and try your best, you'll be able to make it. Just don't be a slacker. A lot of people are counting on you. Good luck.

Knowing what I know now I would have went with my true feelings and went to the University I've always wanted to go to instead of chickening out. I also wouldn't get so caught up in going to a well known university to make myself look good. I would pick a university that best suits me and my future ahead. A smaller university has it's perks! Don't let yourself get caught up in the social aspect of college and learn to manage your time between school work and socializing. 9 out of 10 times, my parents adivce with decision making is right whether I like it or not. With age and experience you can learn a lot.

Get ready to have a lot of good times. A lot.

It is hard to believe, but I don't think I would say anything but "Hang in there" or "Everything works out the way God plans" to myself if I could go back as a senior in high school. This isn't just because the past shapes the future, but more because I think that is all I needed to hear. I had some hard times during my junior and senior year because of a car accident where I broke my back in three places. But if it wasn't for the accident I wouldn't have the support I have now or maybe wouldn't even consider psychology as a career because before it was always nursing. So, you see, if I went back and changed the past I wouldn't have what I have now. I just needed to learn how to make things work in my favor and not depend so much on my physical skills but my mental abilities...therefore...psychology career. (Don't get me wrong I still tried the nursing program at Florida's IRSC but the complications from my back just wouldn't allow me to physically take care of the patients)

That to take college very seriously because it won't be all parties like you thought. I would have told myself to find more scholarships just in case one falls through so that I wouldn't have to worry about no being able to pay for classes, like I am now. One of the most importants things that I would say is, "Don't procrastinate, go to every class, pay attention and push yourself past the limit when it comes to studying for exams".

Save your money and choose what you want to do in life right now because when you change it in college, your screwed!