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Don't stress too much about your roommate or how your dorm's going to look. It's going to be a great experience and even though you'll be a little homesick at first, you'll learn to love the independence that comes with being a college student. The college professors aren't as boring and strict as they seem in the movies either, in fact, you'll even like a couple of them. Also, don't get too comfortable here either. Let the fear of not getting into the nursing program be your motivator to study that much harder and longer. Just meet new people, have a lot of fun and learn as much as possible, and you'll do great.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, it would be to not be afraid of following your passions. I feel like I have missed out on many opportunities because I did not follow some of the things I ave a heart for. Had I pursued those things in high school, I feel that I could have figured some things out in college a lot faster. I often wish I could go back to high school to have a do-over for some things. In high school and in college, it is often hard to know what major and career one will choose to follow for the rest of one's life. However, I feel it is safe to say that if one follows their passion, it will not lead them astray.

Get ready to be challenged. High school only marginally prepares you for the rigor of college. Practice efficient study skills now! But remember, in college you'll be picking what YOU what to learn so expect to ALMOST enjoy the hours you;ll spend on your learning. Also, make a decision about collegel early; apply to your choices and accept admittance offers. This not only takes away the stress of uncertainity, it also puts you first in line for financial aid awards.

I was a relatively unorthodox high school senior. I spent the year taking a full time load of college courses at a local community college for dual-credit. Despite being on campus only on rare occassions, I still managed to keep close ties with my friends, certain teachers, and the school community. I was at my high school once weekly for our Environmental Club meetings, as I was President. Though I went to Homecoming, Prom, a few football games, and most of the senior class gatherings, I still feel as though I partially missed out on my senior year. I never felt "senioritis" like many of my counterparts because I was out of high school classes a year early, I missed out on joining more clubs, and I never had class with my favorite teacher and the Environmental Club's advisor. I'm currently a sophomore in college a semester early because of all of the credits I attained early, but I feel like I'm rushing to adulthood. If I had the chance to give my senior self advice, I'd tell myself to repeat the same path, but stop into high school just once more per week.

The first thing I would tell myself is don't bring all of your clothes, you won't wear them all and there isn't enough room for it all! In all seriousness I would tell myself not to worry, you are going to make friends, your classes will be okay, and you really should get involved. College is a great time of your life and doing as much as you can will make it worth while. Join as many clubs and activities as you can and study instead of sleep! You are here for a reason and it is to make your future bright.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would tell myself to concentrate and be diciplined. I would advise myself to be diciplined for a few reasons, college students do everything for themselves, and that's not something i was used to doing as a senior. I would also advise myself to get organized, it's very hard to stay on track in college if you're un-orginized. The last thing i would tell myself is to not give up, as hard as i thought high school was - it doesn't compare to college at all. I think that if i could have told myself these things before college, it would have benefited me.

In order to go back in time, I will first have to assume it will not effect the world as I know it now. All assumptions aside, I would only say one word: RELAX. Anxiety was a normal part of my everyday. Some things I worried about seem ridiculous now that I've made it through. My college life is great and campus is beautiful. Kent State should have never look intimidating. I came, saw, and conquered my first semester with relative ease. Classes are hard, but even the high school me shouldn't have worried. Despite the potential problems with roomates, professors, parking, food, etc. I have no complaints. I wish I would have known how cool my roomate was, before I worried. Everyone warned me to try the food and make sure it is good. Well I shouldn't have worried about that either, our food is fresh and a lot of it is made-to-order. In all, my Freshman year is a great start in my career as a student and, I made the transition comfortably. I would like to tell my high school self that even through all the worrying, you prepared well.

I would tell myself to take a deep breath and remember what I already have been blessed with in my life. When I was preparing for college, I was very anxious about being on my own and all the responsibilities that came with it. I was concerned that I wouldn't meet anyone like myself or make true friends. If I could talk to my high school self, I would sit myself down, and tell myself that it will be just fine. Most of all, I would remind myself of how supportive my family is and how much I can depend on them. There are things like finances and school work that deserve my concern, but I don't have to worry about about the little things. The transition will be rough at first, but I will always have my parents and sister to depend on for wisdom and comfort. My grades at school will be great and I will make many lasting and wonderful friends, but most of all my freshman year I can depend on how blessed I already am and how many people I have in my life who care about me greatly.

Well I am a nontraditional students. As a senior I decided to persue music. Once I entered the workforce I realized this was not my dream job. I missed my loved ones and had a void of satisfaction. I decided to make the leap after being out for school for five years to return to college to pursue something that would be more fufilling in life. I want to do something that contributes to society and is benfical to more than just myself. It was a hard decision to leave a well paying career and return to the life of student. My significant other already completed graduate school, which contributed to my nervousness about starting over. However, I realized that I have such an amazing support system and that this was possible. I am looking forward to having a career that allows me to contribute to society and enjoy time with the people I love. If I was a high school senior again, I would tell myself to do something that is going to make a difference in the world and to make sure I followed a path that allowed me to enjoy each day with the ones I love.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would give my senior self a lot of advice. For instance, I would say that the transition is hard at first but after the first month it gets easier. I just have to suck it up and deal with the change. Also, if I think I'm busy as a high school senior, just wait until college. The difference is extreme; my college to-do list is never shorter than 10 things for homework. I would also tell myself that I need to study more in order to get accustomed to college. College is more studying than homework, for professors don't really care about attendance or homework. I will be on my own to make sure I get good grades. Another piece of advice I would give myself is that while I need to study as hard as possible, I also need to experience college and have a good time as well, for I do not want to look back on these four years and regret not having a good time. Prepare for college and don't give up when it gets hard!