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Since I am majoring in a Liberal Arts-based major (International Studies), I would tell myself to take Spanish III and European History AP instead of Calculus AP and Physics AP. Taking Caluclus and Physics AP was pointless for me. I did so poorly on the exam that I didn't receive credit for it. Those classes also would have greatly prepared me for the courses I am taking now. I am entering my upper-level courses without having prior knowledge of the subject matter, whereas if I had taken the courses I would have been much more prepared and would not be struggling as much as I have been lately. I also would have told myself to not work 60 hours per week the summer before my freshman year of college, because I burned myself out early and slacked off my first semester of freshman year. That semester of slacking ruined my GPA and it is extremely difficult to pull up. Had I not worked myself to death that summer, I would be much better off now; I have to struggle to make as many A's as possible in order to try to bring my GPA up.

Find a college experience you feel comfortable with. Do not put yourself in a situation you feel half-heartedly about because there is something out there for everyone and every lifestyle. Once you get to college, dive in headfirst. Put yourself out there to meet people. Sit by someone new in class; meet new people in your residence hall. As a freshman, so many people are going through the exact same thing you are and may need a friend or companion, too. If you attend college with a lot of your high school friends, maintain those relationships, but do not become dependent on them. You want to make new friends and have new experiences. Study more than you think you should, but have more fun than you think you should, too. Good classes are more beneficial and enjoyable than you may think.

Enjoy the college life and have fun. Life's hardships will come sooner than you may think so enjoy the freddom and scoial activities available at college rather than growing up too fast.

To get certified for something such as a hair salon stylist so you won't work at a fast food place, or to have a job in general to gain experience outside of school so when you get to college you will have a lot of outside experience. It helps to have a part time job to help pay for expenses such as food, gas for the car etc. Apply for scholarships would have been helpful as well.

Live on campus. Don't be afraid of loans. You can't do it alone make friends and make many, because at some point your going to need eac and every one.

Allow yourself enough time to study. The classes are huge and the student-teacher relationship is not like it is high school. Be prepared to be extremely independent.

Get more scholarships, and know why managing money is important.

I would have to tell myself to stay focused. The fun times will come with out looking for them. I would also have to say to live in a dormatory, instead of off campus. Most importantly, I would tell myself to go english instead of psychology in the first place, it would have made life much easier.

I would tell myself to get my act together and get ready to do some of the hardest work. Even though it will be worth it in the end. I would tell myself to be diligent and work hard, to go out and find some study habits. Studying early is the most important thing. Also, I would tell myself to find out what you wanna do and go for it full-force and one hundred percent.

College is nothing like highschool. Every student should learn the proper study skills in highschool because they are very important for college. Most students breeze through highschool; I know I did. But even as Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA, I was not properly prepared for college life. You are now independent. Make yourself study, even when it does not seem like the "fun" thing to do; it will never be, but it is important. You must be the one to decide that you are going to work hard. Do not procrastinate. There is a time for work and a time for play. Do not confuse them; they will both come. Get active, make friends, involve yourself in good, quality programs. College can be fun, but these years do not last forever. The decisions you make now affect the rest of your life. Set goals for yourself and aim to meet them. Work hard and do your best. It is your future.