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Going from high school to a community college isn't a huge deal. It's definitely better considering you get to pick when you want your classes, and you'll get so much more sleep. Don't worry about taking too many classes at one time because they really aren't that much harder, and you'll manage just fine. Most importantly, don't be shy and take advantage of any opportunities that arise. They'll open your eyes to a better world and to people who will make great friends.

College life seems to be a scary experience, but trust me when I say its not. No one is out to get you and the teachers are there to explain and help you with any problems you may have with anything. I strongly suggest not to skip classes, unlike high school, your grade depends on your attendance. You'll be fine, it's just like high school only without the hassel.

Surely, you never hear this. I am so happy with my life I would not change a thing...well, ok maybe I would tell my younger self not to get all those credit cards and tell me to tell my dad to get that blister on his hand checked out sooner (a whole other story), but, generally, I am very pleased with the way my life has turned out. It certainly took me a while to get here, but I would not be where I am and in the company of so many great people without the choices I made. I am a firm believer in "NO REGRETS". Sometimes our choices make for crappy outcomes, but hey hind-sight is always 20/20. How else would we learn!? I try to look at it all positively because otherwise you need to take pills. Hope this makes for a unique enough answer. Thanks.

I would probably join more school activities.

Going back in time I see myself in school with my peers judging and comparing myself to them. That was a hard age. I was a student who worried about getting embarrassed if the teacher asked a question I couldn?t answer or if I gave the wrong answer. Then I would feel stupid, or rather more stupid. Oh boy, but now, now I am a changed person, and now if I had a chance to go back in time and tell myself how wonderful I am, and that I?m not at all stupid, and if I apply myself, be confident, continue to learn, draw, pick up a paint brush, and don?t listen to people who put me down, I will like education, and I make good grades. I will tell myself to believe in me. All of this now will pass and things will change. I would tell myself to go to self help programs for confidence and to get in touch with my feelings. If I do all of these things there will be many grand opportunities and I will probably become a famous artist with my very own art studio.

Well, this question does not apply to me because when I was a highschool senior in 2008, I was already attending college and had been since I was 15. For me, the transition was actually not as difficult as I thought it would be before I started, even though I was homeschooled all my life and had never stepped foot in a public school. Advice I would give to other highschool seniors who are nervous about college would be just to do their best, be serious about the classes they are taking, respect the teacher, and make friends!

I would simply tell myself to embrace every aspect of college. Embrace the classes, the parties, the freedom. I would tell myself not to care about what other may think of you, to have fun and enjoy every aspect of college life. Most importantly, I would tell myself that I was raised right, I know what's important, what comes first: education.

The advice I would give myself would be to put effort into all subjects to get a higher grade point average, fill out scholorships applications early, and to register for classes early.

Come on Lakia, girl you can get through this last year of high school! Grades are so important and you made it this far. Lakia you need to take the advice of everyone about searching for financial aid. College is a big step but I know you can handle the transition to more responsibilities. The most important advice that I will give you is, if you dont know something, ASK. There is no stupid or dumb question. Lakia stop being so shy and step out and be courageous. I know you can do it. Love always Lakia at 22 years old

Take highschool seriously, don't just be there to be there, want to learn. Knowing the material in highschool will help you in the long run. Prepare for college as early as you can, take the SAT and the ACT, apply for as many scholarships as you can. . Don't take high school for granted, because in college your on your own. Professors don't talk to your parents, they talk to you. And last but not least, don't be afraid to make a fool out of yourself in front of your class, don't be afraid to try something new. When you mess up shake it off, because when you get out of high school no one knows who you are. You have fresh start, and you can make of it what you want.