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I would go back and advise myself to be careful about putting too much on my plate. With practice, games, work, and classes, it can be a lot. Stressing does not help when classes wil not stop. Academically, I would remind myself that although I do not want to take science classes, it is a neccessity for my major.Doit now so later you won't have to. Socially, I would just advise myself to wath what I say to certain people and be careful who I would call friend. Beoutging but do not be stupid. Upperclassmen are there to help. Take their advice and use it wisely. Follow directions and FOCUS is the big thing. No matter what happens, remember tht you are a STUDENT-ATHLETE. Student comes before anything. You're not paying $12,000 a seesterfor tuition for nothing, That is the avice I would give myself as a senior.

I would tell myself that when you get down to school and start classes, to be smart and not overwhelm myself with all the newfound freedom. It is possible to be a good student and have a social life, in fact, both those things are very important to be successful. In order to really do well, you need to prioritize your life and organize accordingly. Professors are there to help you, and can be an invaluable resource when it comes to doing well. Lastly I would tell myself that I need to find scholarships to help pay for all the loans!

Well I would start off by saying that senior year is important and even though it seems like the college applications take forever to fill out just stick with it and it will all be worth it. And I would suggest that you get involved in a few different clubs and activities. Make friends because it makes the transition easier. Don't be so stressed out, just take a deep breath and relax. Make sure to read your text assignments, even though the teachers go over them, because when the midterm and finals come around you'll be glad you read when you were supposed to. Don't pack up your entire closet when you leave because you won't have the space in your dorm for all your clothes ( or shoes). Make sure you have plenty of ink for your printer and don't forget to bring an umbrella. Don't forget to call home every once in a while. An finally, remeber that your at college for more than just meeting new people and hanging out late at night. Your there to get an education and to prepare for your future, so study hard.

If I would be given the chance to go back to my senior year of highschool I would definitely make some changes before I went off to college. FIrst, I would tell myself to be as outgoing and avoid being shy during the first week because thats when students can get involved and meet lots of interesting people who are in the same transition as you. By getting involved I mean attending free events and possibly joining a sorority/fraternity. If greek life isn't you, there are tons of other clubs to join and become involved with on campus. The transition from highschool to college is a life changing experience and I believe incomming freshman have to make the best of the opportunity presented. Living on your own is a good thing, but one has to be responsible for themselves and mature into an adult because that is how you are treated in college. The sky is the limit.

If I could go back as a highschool senior with the knowledge of transitioning into college life now, I still would not tell myself anything. I agree it would have been great to know -definetly would have helped avoid silly mistakes. However, because of those mistakes and faults I made- I have become a better person. Our mistakes we make through life shape us to be who we are and sometimes those same mishaps teach us lessons that we remember throughout our lives. My mother once told me the beauty is in the struggle. I have learned through that struggle you will have shed some tears and laughed plenty but gained irreplaceable experiences. American writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie once said, "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. "

Dear Teen Angst Nia, When you pick your school dont pick it based on staying close to your boyfriend and to get away from parental control. You have the opportunity to go to Georgetown for free ans you should take it. Stop taking life to be one big joke and get serious. This really is the beginning of your life and you will regret it if you mess it up. If you fail classes you WILL feel bad becasue your parents are paying for you stimulate your brain and you will be wasting their money unfairly. Stop coasting by on your family connections and make a path for yourself that you truly want to follow. The career path you choose should enrich your life and I want you to wake up everyday until you die loving your life, which includes your profession to a large extent. Dont act stupid becasue you are afraid that brains intimidate people. Your friends should like you for who you are and most importantly YOU should love who you are. Stay true to yourself always and happiness will follow. Love, Future Nia P.S. Avoid taking ECON 101 you will bore yourself to death!

Don't stress so much, things aren't as stressful or crazy as you're imagining.

If i could go back to my senior, i would tell my self to do more research. College offers many programs and many majors. I would tell myself not to narrow my choices and be openminded. I would tell myself to research prospective schools and carefully compare them to fit my choice. I would also tell myself that social experience plays a big role in succeeding in college, not just because the school has a popular name. I would also tell myself to apply to more scholarships early, so you do not have to spend more time working instead of studying. I would tell myself to do early applications and have a safe school has the backup plan. I would tell myself to be thankful to have a chance to further my education in an amazing country like the United States.

As a senior in high school, I was rather reserved and I never exhausted too much effort into getting to know people. If I could give myself advice, I would tell myself to really take every moment, every conversation, and every day as a learning opportunity. High schoolers sometimes have this notion that the only world that exists is there's. Now that I am in college, I have noticed that there is such a stupendous amount of knowledge out there that I am unaware of. Valuable experiences are not just going to 'happen' if you choose to remian in your comfort zone and think you have a good handle over everything around you. Life is about moving forward and it's about people. College has taught me that and I wish I had been more open to new experiences while I was in high school. I would also tell myself that education is not just about being book smart. Sure, that is a big part of growing intellectually but there is a far greater experience component that is needed to supplement book smarts. Use high school as a means of understanding the world around you, not just your world.

There are several things I would like to warn myself of. I would tell myself to study more math and to get tutoring earlier. The transition for me was easy but I ended up hating the roommate I got so I would tell myself to really get to know people before I agreed to room with them.