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I would tell myself to earn the best grades I could, because grades are money in college. I would tell myself not to be shy and be outgoing and don't be afraid or scared, College is an awesome experience. Be prepared to not have any money and eat raymond noodles about a million different ways. It's a stressful time but it's worth it, keep your head up buddy.

If I could go back in time, I would say college was the best years of my life. Take the time to enjoy it, and don't rush it. Dating is overrated. You'll meet the right person, so make good choices and have fun!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not be in such a rush to move into college. I would tell myself to enjoy the last few months of being a kid. I would also tell myself not to stress to much about school and people but also to stick with the school work and not to slack off. I would tell myself to go out and meet the amazing variety of people living on campus and not to worry so much about making eternal friends, but just to enjoy another persons company while they're there. I would let myself know to apply for more scholarships. and finally I would tell myself that college is hard but growing up into the person I will be with be worth every second.

If I could go back in time and know what I know now about college life, I would certainly have studied a little harder. I did not put much effort into my first three years of high school and in my senior year I decided to try harder. That proved to be the answer because I made all A's on my report card. I only wished that I had applied myself all four years of high school. I am now determined to give everything to my studies and have a career in nursing.

I would tell myself to do my work, apply myself more and study hard because it's not as easy as we think it is when we are out in the real world on our own with no one to really tell us what to do. College is what you make it and you will not get anywhere if you dont study and do your work like you're suppose to.

The first advice I would tell myself is don't use blue marker on your face for your smurfette costume!! It will take a week to come off!! Besides that, this is going to be the most fun you will ever have. But don't let that get you in trouble when it comes to classes and grades. You pulled one to many one -nighters to get papers written. Know what you want to do with your life. Don't waste time getting a degree you won't use so you have to go back to college when your in your thirties. Don't rush life!!

Have you decided what you wanted to do after school? There are many opportunites available to young students like yourself. Marketing is a great field of study. College will definitely help you prepare for a career in marketing. The advice I would give to you is research the school that would best fit you. First, decide how far you want to be away from home. Be honest with yourself; I know you are excited about moving away from home but you need to think realistically. When I made the decision to attend Francis Marion University, Florence, SC. I knew that I did not want to be close to home or far away. Francis Marion was about a 2 hour drive - perfect. Next you want to look at the Business (Marketing) programs of those schools. Its important that you look at the size of the school and class size. Make sure you get the best education. Of course, college is not all about hitting the books. Make sure the school offers activities that you are interest you and organzations that you can join. Life, Learning and Fun will make you a successful college student and perpare you for a great future.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to stay focused on my school work. I would tell myself to remember why I came to school and never to forget it. I would tell myself that when you lose your scholarships, it is very very hard to get them back. Know that you are a very smart young lady and college is nothing but another chapter in your life that you can complete if you do the right thing. Having to get out student loans just to cover your college expenses is not a good feeling and it's something that you never want to have to go through. Lastly I would tell myself that you can be anything that you want to be and more, just as long as you believe in yourself and keep hope alive.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study harder because I could do better. I was capable of more than I was producing in school. I went to a private college-prep high school that had a higher GPA. Because of this I believe it shot down my confidence. I was a strong B- student in high school surrounded by students that were going to Stanford and Cal. Although, though my life experiences, and my volunteer work; I have developed a love of helping people and animals that I didn't have back then. I am a volunteer EMT and K9 handler for search-and-rescue agencies throughout CA and mutual aid all counties, states and countries in need. If I saw myself as a high school senior I would tell her all the various accomplishments she made including going back to school to become a Registered Nurse (RN) while raising 2 beautiful children with the support of her family. I would tell that high school senior of myself that with hard work and a supportive family....there isn't much you can't accomplish!

After graduating from highschool, the last thing I wanted to do was continue school. However, it didn't take me long to realise just how necessary a college education is becoming. College is not just about what you learn in the classrooms, though that is very important, it is about the experiences gained and the people you meet. I would encourage students to look for opportunities in the way of internships, department projects, and travel abroad programs. Diverse experiences not only make you a more attractive job candidate, but they make you a more rounded individual. Employers look for experience, but how can you have experience without being given a chance to prove what you can do? In college time is a precious thing, but what little time you can spare might be well spent volunteering time in an area related to your field in order to get your foot in the door. College is a trade-off. You are giving up time that you could be spending having fun with friends. However, the benefits do outweigh the costs. Having a college education shows that you are willing to make sacrifices and work hard for what you get.