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I would tell my self not to be closed minded, as I was in highschool I meet great friends in college from chinneses to black and anywhere in between. I had the best time of my life my first semester of college at Kent State and ill do anything to go back. Kent State helped me realize how great people are no matter what they look like or how they speak and being in highschool I would of ever thought that.

If I could talk to my old self I would tell myself to choose the school that has a variety of majors. Majority of college student's change their major at least once, I was one of these students. I would tell myself to give Kent State a second chance to to be willing to step out of my comfort zone. I would tell old Carolyn that things are going to be challenging and the classes are way different the high school and community college. There will be time when the stress gets to you, but know that it gets better. Carolyn, I would say, you need to stop being afraid of what others will think of you because their opinions don't matter, their judgments don't matter, so try things you never thought you would. Be spontaneous and stop worrying about th future because its only preventing you from living you life today. There are some many activities and interest clubs on campus, don't join them all your first semester, rather try a few and make new friends, because you only have today garentteed, tomorrow is a mystery that isn't a concern.

If I could, I would tell my past self exactly this: first off, you need to work hard. Books, classes, the dorm, the laptop, and Adobe Cloud cost money. I know that our job sucks, but having enough money to pay for a full year is just one less thing to worry about if it's taken care of, so suck it up and work more hours over the summer. Secondly, there will be a lot more free time tha expected, so spend it wisely. Put more effort into and spend more of your time on VCD projects. Take advantage of the ability to make appoitments with your professors because thatone-on-one setting with them is the most valuable use of your time. Don't forget time management, it's the key to balancing everything out. And finally, make friends. Friends are important in the transition from home life to college life. It is important to have people around you that make you feel comfortable and help make the transition smoother. You're going to be a communications major, put that skill to use. Swollow your anxiety and talk to people, it will really help out later on.

To go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd give myself advice like get invovled! There are so many wonderful groups and clubs to make friends and learn to be more successful. I'd also tell myself not to worry about finding a job. There are so many opportunities on and off campus that will work around your schedule to help you succeed in finding a job. I'd also tell myself not to be afraid to make friends. There are so many different kinds of people on campus, it's hard not to find someone you'll have something in common with. And the University provides welcome back events to help you make friends. They're not as lame as they sound. You'll meet yourbest friends there!

If i could go back in time and give my high school self advice about the transition into new ventures I would tell my self two things: 1. to put myself out there to do things I enjoy and meet new people and 2. Take time to fill out scholarships because although they may be time consuming they are extremely helpful.

Go to college right from high school. I waited and have regretted it. There was always another life event that kept me from fulfilling my goal. Money, marriage, children, aging parents, jobs etc. I am finally completing my education at 46 years old. Don't put off getting your education. Do it while you are young and life is easier! Don't let anyone or anything stop you or get in your way!

I would remind my former self that I have more potential than I think I do but in order to access it I will need to open my mind to new experiences and ideas. I would also remind myself to focus on what my heart feels is right so that I can be assertive in the way I present myself and my ideas. I think I would also encourage the former me to relax at times and take things as they come because change is an integral aspect of life.

I would tell myself to buckle down. During my senior year I received good grades, but I could have done better, and focused harder on my school work. I was told my sophomore year of high school to start filling out scholarships and maintain a 3.5 GPA. Even though I received one scholarship and have received a 3.5GPA at least once in my high school career. I didn't take it seriously. I hung with my boyfriend, friends and decided to do the bare minimum. I would slap myself in the face and explain to me about the struggles that I will be facing and this is not the time to slack. I would also have told myself to ask for help the more the merrier, because that would have really saved me a lot of time and disappointments. I would most of all encourage myself to start at a two year college and save up money for an car and an apartment to decrease the cost of living. Lastly I would tell myself that I can make it and overcome these obstacles that are in my way.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school there would be many things I would tell myself. First, I would tell myself to not be nervous. Before starting college I was so nervous about the transition and how people would see me as a person. The college I attend is a judgment free zone at all times no matter if it regards clothing, race, sexuality, or personal interest. Second, I would tell myself to not underestimate my classes, and not all teachers teach the same way. My first semester of college I treated my classes how I did in high school. After my first tests I realized how much I needed to apply myself and that I needed to take advantages of the resource my college provided for me. Lastly, I would say it is never too early to think about the future. When I was in high school I thought I had all this time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, but the reality is, is that every day we get closer and closer to who we want to be in life and there is no time to waste.

If I were able to go back in time to give my high school self advice, the first thing I would say is make more mistakes. Upon going to college, I made a lot of mistaktes for the first time, and it was hard. In high school, I always played it safe. I knew almost the entire faculty and staff, so I had a fail-safe if anything went wrong. In college, you do not get to know professors like you did your high school teachers. The chances of becoming good friends with staff in any of the offices, is slim-to-none. If you make a mistake, you are left to deal with it like an adult. If I met my past self, it would be a very short conversation. All I would need to say is, "Make more mistakes." My past self would know what I meant. High school is like the shallow end of a pool, college is like the deep end. It is better to learn how to swim in the shallow end of a pool, rather than the deep end.