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Dear Elizabeth, I would like to give you some advice about college life. First, I want to assure you your choice to continue your education after high school is a great decision. Second, I want you to meet with your counselor and/or mentor and narrow down your strengths and weaknesses relative to your hobbies, personality, and intelligence. Finally, once you have narrowed your choices, I want you to shadow the professional(s) in the appropriate field(s) of study. This will confirm you are on the right career path. Don’t forget to ask a ton of questions! After all, everyone has a story. As a college student, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I graduated with a Bachelors degree and 3 yrs later I have decided to pursue a 2 yr degree in Physical Therapy Assisting. Several student loans later, I wish I would have researched all the possibilities. As a 17 yr old, you must feel a lot of pressure from your peers and the adults in your life, to rush into such a major life choice but I promise that if you take the time to research your interests you will do great! Sincerely-Me

If I were to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to research college and the career fields that I was interested in. Having grown up in a very low income county, where most of the residents were working people that did not have the resources to consider college, our education did not always answer the questions associated with seeking a college education. I spent two years of college deciding and figuring out, through experience, what my major actually was and how I felt about my future career options with that major. I dont regret any of my experiences, however, I know that had I been better educated on the possibilities of a college education, I think I would've been better prepared. Lastly, I would be sure to remind myself to keep an open mind in college and to really take advantage of all of the opportunities and relationships presented to me during the four years of school. Making the most of the time spent and enjoying the college experience is key!

Knowing what I know now about college life, if I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would most definitely tell myself to study a lot more! College is a whole different world compared to high school and studying is something that should take up more than just an hour of your time per day. I would also tell myself to make sure and take some time every now and then to just relax and have fun with friends. If you study all the time and do nothing else, you will drain yourself and after so long studying won't even help anymore. I'm not saying to not study, because you do need to study a lot, but don't try and study 24/7. Lastly I would tell myself to make sure I don't procrastinate. When you have homework due or a test you know you need to study for, don't wait until the last minute to do it! Give yourself plently of time to get your work done!

Don't take time off! Go straight to college and work like crazy to finish your degree. It is so important to have a college degree in this world, that not having one will prove extreemly difficult. Also, enjoy the last few months you have as a senior in high school. Don't take this time for granted. Soak up the experiences people are giving at you; these lessons will be forever engrained in your memory. Continue to work harder than you did the day before; never undersestimate the power of hard work and perseverance. Share your knowledge with those who want to learn. Apply to college early and have an open mind about the college experience. Stay at home and save your hard earned money; college dorms are cramped and expensive! Most of all, push yourself to succeed; there is not another person in this world who will do the work for you or encourage you enough to make it. Roll up your sleeves and get out the elbow grease.

College is very different compared to high school. Students are completely on their own. There are no parents to force students to do what needs to be done. Students have to adjust quickly and realize how much responsibility is now placed upon them. It is easy to succeed academically and balance a socal life but it takes time to figure out how. Remeber that true friends and those who will succeed with you, realize that the first and most important reason for attending school is your future career and academics, not partying.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was a highschool senior, I would have said a lot of things. First, how important getting good study habits then would have been. The time classes, home work and projects takes is much greater than in highschool, so you should prepare now. Then I would tell myself to gain some independance and responsibility. Your an adult now, and you'll be expected to act like one. Go to class even when your sick and study hard! Finally, I would tell myself to appreciate college. It will be hard, but it's your future your working so hard for. Not everyone gets the chance to go to college so don't take it for granted!

Senior year for many students is an exciting yet stressful time. It is common for a student to become over whelmed with advice from parents, friends, coaches and teachers. In my transition from high school to college, I had pressure coming from many different coaches. I decided to play softball at a private college in Ohio my freshman year. I listened to those around me more than I listened to myself. I felt as if I had to play a college sport and education was not the top priority, neither was tuition. Today, as a transfer student to Kent State University, would advise myself to first think about what you really want and not those around you. Secondly, to understand this is your life and you can do whatever you want with it so plan accordingly. Third, remember who is paying the bills after college. Also, I would tell myself education lasts forever and there is nothing wrong with challenging yourself with a large course load. College is a time for growth and exploration. Make the most of that time and do not be afraid to step out of the box. Do something different.

Hello me, a little odd to be seeing you again, you look good! Anyway, you will be in college next year and there are some important things i want to let you in on. First; stick to your friend Eric, he will help you with whatever you need. Even though he will be sarcastic and mean about it. You two will be together for your future college years. Also, start researching the gaming industry, it's ins and outs, get a very good feel for it. Next you will want to start studying up on screen resolutions in America and Europe. This will prove to be most invaluable to you as your professor pays very close attention to these, as should you. As for your dining plan, buy things for yourself, not other people. it is a dining plan, not a charity. You will run out, and you will beg for food. Keep close contact with your friends and go out to eat with them. Also, there is a very beautiful girl named Brittany Walker, now please man, for me, and technically you, talk to this girl. She is you as a girl and she is perfect.

If I could give myself advice as a high school senior, I would tell myself that I better enjoy my time at high school while it lasts. College is so much harder and I will have to spend hours doing homework and studying as opposed to high school. I would also tell myself that college may be harder academically, but it is so much fun socially. I'd say that in college I am going to meet so many new people and make tons of friendships that will last a very long time. At first, moving in and making the transition to living away from home is an extremely difficult transition. However, over time it gets easier and I will learn how to take complete care of myself without anyone to help me. It will also teach me a lot about how to save money and use it wisely. College is an amazing experience with many ups and downs, but it is definitely worth it. It will be rough, but never give up because your goals are too great to quit on. Time goes by so fast so live it up but make good choices!

If I were to travel back in time to my senior year of high school, I would have a lot of advice to give myself. College life and making the transition from high school was a lot more difficult than I expected it to be. The most important advice I would give myself would be to better my study habits. Throughout high school, I was taught that flash cards are the easiest and most efficient way to remember information. Once hitting the college level, I found this to be false. I would tell myself to reread chapters of the text book over and over again. I found that information is retained easier and stays in memory much better when using that study tactic. Other advice to give my high school self would be to work on time management. As a college student with eighteen credits this semester and a part-time job, good time management skills is a must. I would also touch base on the importance of self discipline and making school work my number one priority. If I were to have known these specific habits before entering college, the transition from high school would have been much easier.