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If I could go back and talk to my HIghschool self about college, first and foremost I would tell myself to get ready for sleepless nights to study for those big exams! I would tell myself to prepare the those 10 page papers, and listen to what Ms, Eberhard (english teacher) have to say., because everything she's saying will come in handy. I would tell myself to shop around for lots of college because Kent State can be come expensive at times. I would tell myself is to appreciate your parents acting as an alarm clock, them doing your laundry, and the pocket money they give you because those days are pretty much over!

If I could go back and give myself advice about college life, I would say three things, apply early, do not take too many classes, and sign up for FASFA. I missed out on going to the college of my choice because I didn't apply early enough. My plans for my college have now been put on hold while I get my Associates. Secondly I made the mistake that many first year college students make and took an overwhelming amount of courses. It has really brought both my completion rate and GPA down, stopping me from getting financial aid now. Lastly, I would tell myself to sign up for FASFA. I made the mistake of thinking that because I had an almost full time job I didn't need FASFA, this also lent the room for me to drop a lot of courses my first year. Now that I have no job and I need FASFA I can't get it because of my schools financial aid policies.

College life is the best thing that happened to me. But financially, I will say save every cent or dollar that you make or is given to you.

I would tell myself to start learning to study better. College isnt as easy to coast by in as High School was. I would tell myself that I was going to hate my first major, and love my second, but that experiencing something I disliked would make me love what I chose all the more. I would tell myself not to be afraid of going outside my comfort zone and talking to new people. That even though there will be some nights that I want to quit, scream, and work at my daycare center forever- I will have some of the most wonderful people to talk me through it. Finally, Id tell myself to travel as often as I can, because my experience abroad was one of the most wonderful things to have ever stumbled upon me. One day, it will all be worth the work and the experiences along the way will have changed me, deeply. Id say, "Read a book, and travel the world." That is true happiness.

As a junior in college, my life is completely different than when I was a junior in high school, in the best way possible. I would let my teenage high school self know that school work is definitely more important than having a social life. I would be moe focused on learning the tools needed in college, and less focused on my social relationships. I would let my high school self know that there is no need to roll my eyes at my mom when she insists on having those mandatory Sunday night dinners; that family time is something I will be crazy for when I travel 4 hours away to school. I would tell myself to not get nervous about classes because they're just the same as high school, just a little further apart on campus! I would tell myself to be more relaxed when it comes to meeting people. I will make friends and they will be my friends for the whole four years I am in school (Or so I hope!). I would tell myself to not take life so seriously; life is pefection at Kent State University!

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself how important it is to plan ahead. I could have been saving more money for school years ago, which would prevent some of the problems that I have now. I would also tell myself to worry less about fitting in, because everybody is welcomed here.

First off, I wouldn't change the step I took to get where I am now. I started at a community college because I was nervous about the price of a university. I worked to get every core class completed that would transfer to Kent's Interior Design program. Although being at Kent where rent is high, I struggle and am stressed, but I feel strongly that it is all worth it. One thing I would have loved to know in high school was that college is what you make of it. While many students party often, I chose to stay in because I don't want to get off track. In high school if I would have known how difficult college is I would have I guess tried to enter it in a different mind set. It was brought on quickly and that was difficult for me to grasp. I also would tell myself that college is MONEY. In community college straight out of high school I took the wrong path, failing one of my classes. That didn't mean anything to me at the time but I look back and realized the money I wasted!

Brian, this will only be said once so I advise you to listen. Without fail, your inclination to doubt yourself wreaks havoc on your success. I'm urging you to learn to appreciate the idiosyncrasies of your being because they define who you are. Enticed by the potential you possess, it is evident that admitting defeat is not an option. It is imperative to maintain your composure through the unceasing flow of tribulations. I understand the feeling of hanging on by a thread, it's daunting to say the least, but Brian, I assure you the ends will justify the means. I want you to appreciate the fact that destruction provides an opportunity to rebuild. It seems that you have adapted to the feeling of falling, which unfortunately is self-inflicted and unrelenting. You have so much to offer, that's the main thing you're forgetting. Potential's in your palm and opportunity's at your doorstep. I urge you to use the tools you have been blessed with, in order to rise out of life's profoundest pit. All in all, Bri, you need to believe in yourself as much as others do.

Oh how I would love to go back to my senior year of high school to educate myself more about college, give myself useful tips, and for the most part mentally prepare myself for the change that high school graduates transforming into college students undergo. I would tell myself to be more involved. Overlooking your financial status is very important, and it took me a whole year in college to realize this. Time management is a high-quality fixation that you should learn to develop. Professors are not going to be reminding about assignments and due-dates like your high school teachers would do. Learning to manage work and time set aside for you is significant. Make connections with people around campus they could be a good resource for you to use in the near future. Lastly some of your best memories during life happen in college so along with the exams, assignments, and stress make it fun.

Please, start when you're just a Freshman, because you really don' want mom shoving everything down your throat, and it's just so much money.