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If I could go back in time I would advise myself to listen to others when told not to overload on classes. Four years flies by but it's a terrible feeling to try rushing to beat others only to end up finishing last. I would remind myself of Bugs Bunny and the Turtle, "slow and steady wins the race". I'd return to my past to tell the high school me that magic isn't real and money really doesn't grow on trees, it is so important to use your time in high school wisely, keep your grades high and participate in extra curricula's. Most importantly, there are billions of dollars floating around in scholarships, I would've told the old me to stop being lazy, get up and grab that free money! On a more positive note, I would have told the old me that I had been lied to, high school isn't the best years of your life because it can't compare to college. It is the most rewarding, fulfilling, and challenging times in life thus far.

If I could go back in time as high school senior, i would talk to myself that college is an open gate for me to seek knowledge, to be mature and to have a good future. I would use my time in college to seek for new knowledge, to experience life, and to have the social connection with peers. Beside going to school, earn the good grades, being a good student, I should involve in campus and community activities, and use my time effectively to have a better education as well as to gain experience about life. I would use my years in college to prepare myself for my future carrer and my own life.

Hey Sabrina, You are going to have the best year of your life! The people in your residence hall are amazing, make sure to be friends with as many of them as possible. They will look out for you. You are going to do great in school. Try not to pull any non-academic all-nighters. Your relationship will end, and your heart will be broken. It will make you so much stronger. After this experience you will know exactly what you want in a man, and have a lot of fun. You might switch majors, it's ok. Do not be afraid. Be the best version of yourself. Work hard. GO TO EVERY CLASS. Around spring break, pay extra attention to one of your friends. He will be going through a rough patch, and will need your ear. Apply for every opportunity that comes your way to avoid the question of "what if". I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. YOU ARE GOING TO BEGIN THE LIFE YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED.

If i was to go as a high school senior and talk to high schoolers about going to college, i would give them a few helpful words to get them through college. First, I would tell them use time wisely because going to college is a whole different lifestyle then what you think. It's more studying, listening, reading and also discovering. Second, I would tell them to consider more personal life options such as limilting partying, clubbing and things in that nature. College consists of more time doing homework, schoolwork and traveling. You will have spend more of your quality time at home doing school work. Third, Limit your friends. Some friends will become enemies and some will become will becomet your school friends because those that are seeing that you are trying to do better in life will try and put you down and also downgrade you. Others will help with school work,and become you best of friend. College is a big step once you start. There are a lot of responsibilites and homework involved with college. All you have to do is stay focus and strive for whatever you want and let noone tell you different.

Think about the size of the school more than the size of the aid package. Unless one school is basically free pick where you will be most happy in the long run.

My first piece of advice to myself would be to take as many Advanced Placement classes as I could my senior year of high school. Taking the AP exams and getting college credit would have made the load of work that I need to complete in these next years of college much easier. I would have had less core classes to take through the school. As a freshman in college this year I realized that there is technically no one telling you what to do next in your life. In high school I always knew that college would have more freedom, but actually living through this feeling really hit me. I would tell my high school self to prepare for an epiphany of a lifetime, especially in the first week of college. My future started the first day of class, and it's solely up to me to make something of it. I love the individuality, however it came to me as a sudden shock and it really made me think long and hard about what I want to do with my life.

My advice would be to continue to work hard for what you want and don't be afraid to reach for your goals. It's important to know yourself as well as possible so that you have a better understanding of how to deal with stress, failure, and other obstacles. Continue to see your goals beyond the obstacles and do anything you can in order to succeed.

More than anything I would have given myself the advice to research more. I would encourage myself to look at out of state schools more and to really research the atmosphere of the school not just the academics. The atmosphere of a school can make or break your attitude during college which will directly affect your school work. I would have also encouraged myself to be more open with my freshman year living situation. I would advise to keep your door open and meet the people you live closest too. I would also encourage myself to not harshly compare my experience with my friends during the transition. No two people go through the same things nor do they feel the same about what is happening. More than anything I would advise myself to make every single semester count. Do not go into college with the attitude that the first two semesters are a give away. Every single semester is counted towards your GPA and it is incredibly difficult to bounce back from a low freshman year. In the beginning it is important to take easy classes, but don't forget to give them the attention they deserve.

I attended community college during my junior and senior year of high school, thus I was already placed in the context of college life. Yet I did not understand how to take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy my education. I had severe health issues this past year because of academic stress's tole on my body. If I could go back, I would insist that I allow myself to enjoy the experience in college, rather than getting worked up about it. I would tell myself to prioritize my health over my worries on whether or not my professors adore me. Without a healthy body, you cannot have a healthy mind. I know that now, and am determined to find a way to balace straight As with inner happiness. It would have been nice to know that then, though. Yet we can only deal with what is at hand rather than looking backwards.

The first six weeks of your college life are essential in finding friends and getting involved. I encourage you to attend as many clubs or organizations offered on campus. This will allow you to see the array of oppuntunity, giving you the chance to find the place you feel most comfortable in. I ensure you that there are people with your similar interests and goals, but you can not waste time and you should always willing to search. Keep an open mind with the people you meet at a club, the neighbor you meet on move-in day, or the roommate you have a small conversation with each day. This may turn into the group you can always rely on, the friend you will eat in the dining hall with each day, or the companion you will learn to coexist with and discuss your dreams with as you both fall asleep after an accomplished day. I came to Loyola as a believer and it did not let me down. I am a single student in a big school and city. With the urge and longing for more success, opputunity, friends, etc., I will continute to look with confindence.