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Live in a freshmen dorm!!!!! They're great and it's where you will meet the majority of your friends who will probably continue to stay with you throughout your college career.

Live in a freshmen dorm!!!!! They're great and it's where you will meet the majority of your friends who will probably continue to stay with you throughout your college career.

If I could go back and talk to myself in High School, I would tell me not to procrastinate and go with my gut. In my first year of college and probably in this one too I missed out on what would have been really helpful financial aid because I wasnt proactive about learning the due dates and turning things in. Although procrastinating is easy it can also be detrimental. I would also tell myself to follow my gut because it took me a whole year to settle on a major because I kept leaning towards things that had a secure job market rather than what I really knew I wanted to do. I spent a year in an in state university as an undecided major, even though I knew I wanted to go out of state for photojournalism, because I listened to what others told me rather than trusting myself. I feel like my former self and anybody preparing for college could benefit from these pieces of advice.

To be honest, I would tell myself that college is not a joke. It is not easy, and it is not going to be handed to you. I did not take high school seriously, and I passed with flying colors. I then got to college and my world changed. I was not ready at all. High school did not prepare me for college what so ever. Looking back on everything, I would definitely say that it opened my eyes to the real world. Something that I thought would be a breeze, like high school, turned out to be more difficult that anything I had ever imagined. You really need to study, and take notes, and participate in college to succeed. College is a completely different world, and ready or not, you have to take the jump. It’s thrilling, and sometimes it is hard, but I will make it through, and it will be the opportunity to make all your dreams come true.

Although it is trite, my advice to my high school senior-self would be to branch out and get involved. My first semester of college was a rocky one and I ended up transferring to Kent State University from a smaller private school. It is hard to be thrown into the midst of a random population without knowing anyone else, especially when you're used to being "top dog" at your own small high school. I would tell myself to not worry too much about what other people think of you; no one knows your history and you're starting off with a blank slate. If someone invites you to do something on campus, do it! It's the only way to meet new people. Get together with students from classes to study; you'll get to know them better as well as doing better in the class. It's a win-win!

I would tell myself that altough not everything is as I thought it would be and dorm live can be quite a challenge at times (particularly when it is 2am and you have 2 exams the next morning and it is still as loud as ever), but meeting new people and the freedom that you get in college is definitaly worth it. But I should challenge myself a little more during my freshman year because some classes were boring at times and I need academic challenge. I would also tell myself that college really an entirly different experience then high school and that I should look forward to it.

If I could go back to senior year again I would apply for more scholorships and improve my study habbits. I would apply formore scholorships because in college money is more valuable. When i was in highschool i never thought that spending money was a big deal, but it really is because in college there is more responsibilities. When in collegemoney is stressful so I wish i could go back and get a job and save up some money. I would also go backand improve my study skillsbecausein college that ismost of what you do.There is more homework than in highschool and i was not at all prepared for that.

Before you take your first steps into halls of your chosen university think about activities that interest you, such as sports, plays, or academics, and get involved in an organization that represents it. If you are identified as an out-of-state student, you could be going to school on your own, leaving your friends and family behind. Without some sort of gathering or group to adventure into you school life may start to seem lonely and dull. Of course, it's a bad thing to rely on just one thing to keep you happy you have to be able to find your own place in the world and where you want to be, that's what college is about isn't it?

I would tell my younger self to plan, plan, and plan some more. Plan your finances. Plan to apply for scholarships at the beginning of each semester. Plan where you want to live. Plan homework, plan exams, plan study sessions. Just plan everything out and you won't have to worry about time crunches, overdue assignments, late work, or cramming for an exam the night before. I would tell high-school-senior me to make sure she studied hard, applied for every possible scholarship, and write every test date, homework assignment, and exam down. And carry a planner... because you have to plan.

I would tell myelf to hit the ground running when it comes to planning; no one is going to do it for you. Its never to early to start the long hunt for financial aid. in addition to financial aid, start a credit card right away, but pay off the entire balance every month. This will save your credit in the future. Independence is great but it is also a matter of responsibility. Partying is fun but keep it to a minimum, volunteer more and be involved as a way to hang out with your friends instead of drinking and playing video games. The most important advice overall though, is to work hard, play hard, and do not whine because it's hard. Live life to the fullest and take this opportunity to advice your life to become someone great!