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If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a college senior, I would have so many recommendations in accordance with transitioning into college life. However, my major focus would be on personal growth in college. I would recommend meeting as many people as possible and getting involved. Cullowhee offers so many amazing volunteer and service learning opportunities. There is always some way to get involved on campus or in the nearby town. The best way to figure out who you are in life is to step outside of your comfort zone and push your personal limits. Life is too short to be afraid of what people think of you. Western Carolina University has a laid back atmosphere and the people here are extremely friendly and encourage you to express yourself. It is an extremely accepting and welcoming environment, which is very comforting for students who may be away from home for the first time ever. I would recommend to myself to take it easy and focus on school as well. Academics are a very important part of any students’ life. Overall, I would advise myself to strive to be the best student I could be.

I would tell myself to be more outgoing during my first year of college and join in on as many activites you can because that is the easiest way to make friends when you don't know a single person on campus. I would want myself to know that college requires more time an effort than high school did but as long as you tried your hardest you will do fine. It would have been nice to know that college wouldn't be as frightening as I thought i would be and getting lost the first weekend is normal.

First of all, my parents did not attend college, and for that reason, I was not aware of the hard struggle it would be to make it to college. I would have worked harder to achieve excelent grades to apply for a full scholarship, so that today I wouldnt have to worry about what ways I'd have to pay for school. Not only do I worry about it, but I know its also stressful for my parents. I want to let my senior self know that I have to set a great example for my younger siblings so that they dont have to struggle the way I currently am to fund my future. Education is certainly very important, so get good grades and study! On top of all dont let the struggles keep me from fighting for my future, bacuse one day it will all be worth all the tears and long work hours and I will never let my motivation slip out of my hands, for one day I will be the great news reporter ive always wanted to be.

If I could go back in time to my senior self, I would tell myself to not be so nervous, to just breath. I would also tell myself to spend more time on school work, and worry less about having a social life. Honestly at the end of the day, you have to think about the reasons you came to college; to get an education. I would also tell myself to work hard, but allow myself to have some time for friends. I would tell myself to get more involved in educational activites, including research and internship opportunitys.

As a high school senior, I always got straight A's. Frankly, I was a nerd, and grades defined me. I thought getting good grades was more important than meeting people. Once in college, it was very hard to adjust because I thought that school work should encompass my life. I thought that if I worked hard enough, I would get better grades than my peers, and ultimately have a better career. I did not give much thought to socializing. With this attitude I slowly became lonely, isolated, and overworked. As freshman year of college progressed, I realized that I needed to stop putting so much stress on myself to get a 4.0. I realized that with the college workload, I had to leave time for myself to unwind. I learned that if I just had fun, I could make friends easier, gain support, and I could grow to be a less anxious person and a better me. If I could give myself any advice, it would be: "It is not grades that define and fulfill you. What does define you are the people you meet and experiences you have, which ultimately help you grow and learn the most."

If I could go back to a high school senior. I would of advise myself so much diffrently than I did before. For example, with my fiancle aid. When I was a senior in high school, I had went to my collage adviser for help with my fiancle aid. The reason why I did that was because I didn't know how to fill out the application on my own, and plus I didnt want to fill out anything wrong. I'd asked her if she can help me with it and she said ok. In the mist of her helping me she filled in the part that asked for my parents income wrong. This was in the beginning of March this year. When the biginning of august came around I went to my Collage I was getting ready to enroll, Which was Borough Of Manhattan Community Collage. I went to the fiancle aid office to see if everything was alright with my application. When I got their I went to one of the representers. He asked me to put my social security in the computer, and I did. I learrned to never depend on people for help.

Given that incredible chance of going back to myself as a high school senior, and giving myself advice I would of killed to have would by far be one of the most rewarding, and appreciated things. Knowing what I know now would of prepared me better as to what to except. Some things I would tell myself is that, everyday you're going to meet someone new. You have to be open to making new friends. Thousands of other kids are in your shoes, and being outgoing instead of shy will really help you the first week, and transitioning to the new enviorment. The other piece of advice, and most important is to distribute your time wisely. You will be in class only for maybe 16 hours a week. The rest you have to learn to spread out through, social time, and studying time. Choose wisely. It will make all the difference.

The advice i would give myself while i was in highschool knowing what i know about college is that i would tell myself to take free classes at lakeland. i would also tell myself to go on the computer and try to find scholarshipsfor school so i would not have to work two jobs to pay for school.

I would try to find scholarships a lot sooner and apply earlier. I have switched my major and schools 3 times already. I believe I have found the place I want to be and the major I would like to work with the rest of my life. Money is an issue when you get to college and I now realize how much scholarships mean to you.

"During your senior year really get to know yourself interests and explore them. Do opportunities outside of school that interest you. What you think might interest you, might not after you experience it in the field. Remember to have fun during your final year but do not forget how important your grades really are. " "Also, keep up-to-date on college applications and whatever you do, do not forget to talk to your counselor about scholarships! The scholarships tend to sneak up on you and have different deadlines than the universities' application deadlines." "Make sure you know your counselor very well throughout this school year. They will do everything they can to help you succeed. If they do not know you already, make sure during the first week of school you make an appointment to talk to them about your plans." "Evaluate your study habits. Do you study efficiently? Do you study enough? Do you need to study more? Get this taken care of right away. Seek tutoring if necessary. Don't put off tutoring because you are embarassed! You will be more embrassed if your friend gets accepted into an university and you don't." "Remember to dream big".