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If I were able to go back in time, I would tell myself to remember to stay focused on what is really the goal. It's easy to get caught up in the social aspect of college just like it was in high school but one must remember the task at hand. To receive a higher education, to change the world, and to create a life that you have dreamed of, and that continues to grow. I would tell myself that the transition of going from high school to college wasn't as hard as making the transition to being a child to an adult. You're on you're own, you're creating or degrading your own future. There are no more teachers or parents pushing you along or reminding you to do your coursework. You make your education happen. So go out and do it.

Advice I would give myself would be to work a lot harder to get good grades because there's more scholarships out there than you realize for good grades. I'd also tell myself to take the ACT senior year so everything is fresh in your mind. Most importantly of all I'd say to not take a year off between high school and college because then the transition is harder to make. I'd also tell myself to work hard at getting a job and start saving up as soon as possible. I'd tell myself to not slack of senior year because that really hurt my GPA. Also, I would say to apply for scholarships as soon as possible and to apply for as many as you qualify for. That's the advice I would give myself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would stress the importance of not procrastinating and truly putting forth the work and effort into my studies. Throughout my high school career, I tended to slack off and not ascertain towards my full potential. I made excellent grades, had a high gpa, and I was even in the top 5{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class. However, I tended to settle upon what I had accomplished instead of striving to achieve more and become the best. As a result, it did not really take me any effort to study and make those good grades as well. Now, as I am in college I have tried to carry the same habits over and they have resulted negatively. As I am continuing my education, I am now beginning to understand the importance of being a hard-working student and striving to be at the top. I have set for myself goals that I will attain and I understand that being ambitious, determined, and being the best that I can be will allow me to reach those goals. I want to be succesful and I will not be deterred.

The first piece of advise that i would give myself is to start applying for as many scholarships as possible. The financial burden of attending college strictly on government loans can be overwhelming once you graduate and have to start paying the loans back. Also, regardless of how tempting it may be, or how many free t-shirts and phone cards they offer you, do not apply for credit cards while in college. Furthermore, take each class seriously and protect your GPA. As you get further into your college career it becomes increasingly harder to rebound from bad grades and improve your GPA. Plus, you may miss opportunities to study abroad in your major becuase your cumulative GPA fell below the requirement to go. Do not be fooled to think that once you finish college that you will get a high paying, corner office job in your major field. The reality is, many people coming out of college don't find jobs in their major and start of at an entry level position. So, enjoy college life while you can becuase beyond those doors lies a hardened world that can snatch your dreams, happiness, and joy if you allow it.

It is okay to ask questions and to ask for help if there is an unknown. Do not be afraid to use the resources around you rather than wasting time trying to figure out school and life all on your own. Many people had been in your shoes, working and studying, just like you.

Listen up. Here’s the College 101 from your college sophomore self. The school's brochures pretty pictures lie. Your school is in the Snow Belt. It snows a lot. Pack your snow boots and water proof pants because their fleet of mini-bulldozer snow plows will clear that 3 feet of snow just enough for you to walk to class. I know those chicken cesar wraps are amazing but if you eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner- you will reek of garlic. (No matter how many showers you take) If you drink only coffee, your pee turns brown. It's not an STD. Apply for every scholarship you can in high school. They disappear in college. Your "high school sweet heart" will break your heart. Keep your chin up. Have the local taxis numbers in your phone. Establish a password for your room. A simple knock, knock, kick will let you know if it's the RA or your buddy down the hall. Buy a lanyard for your ID. You will lose your wallet and everything in it. If your college owns the fridge and drawers, they can search them anytime.

The most improtant thing to learn for undergaduate studies is to learn how to study. This is different for every student but once you know what you need to do to succeed, everything else becomes much easier. The more efficiently you study, the more time you will have for other activities. And the better your grades are, the higher your morale will be. Make sure you take the time to play hard as well as study hard because the responsibilities of adulthood are right around the corner. Make sure you enjoy this unique time in your life while you prepare for success in the future. Find a school with a large campus as well as things to do off campus. Social interaction can be a welcome interruption of your studies as long as it doesn't replace them. Most of all, have fun learning!

Knowing what I know now about college I would tell myself in high school that college will be one experience that will change your life all for the better. I know in high school it was expected of me to continue on to college, no questions asked. Now I see why, college allows you to learn about all kinds of different subjects and gives you a wealth of knowledge that will prepare you for a great career for life. Do not be overwhelmed with some of the material instead look at it as a chance to learn about something that really challenges you. Although it may take some time to figure out what interests you the most it will be well worth it and it will be a fun journey along the way. With the diverse culture my classmates and professors allowed me to see ideas in different perspectives that I may not have otherwise seen, so be open to new ideas and be open to learning. Great experience that I would not change so be excited and ready to learn, not nervous, about the new experience!

If I could go back in time to give myself advice about college life I would probably say "stay focused". I would tell myself that it is okay to have fun but don't lose sight of the main goal, which is to finish your education. Another very important lesson I learned was that you have to learn how to study, to do well, knowledge has to be earned through studying. I would say to myself "even though things came to you easy in high school, they don't come as easily in college". I would express how important it is to stay motivated even though it isn't really what you want to be doing. Did I forget to mention to myself study, study, study.