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I would tell myself to come into college with an idea of where I want to be when I'm out, but not to get set on having that goal/idea. There are times when partying seems like a better way of spending time, but studying is important too. Don't miss out on doing fun things too though, otherwise upon graduation you will regret the times you missed out on. Never take one second in college for granted. Your friends will become your family, so cherish the times you spend together.

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If I were to go back in time, the advice I would give myself pertaining to school would be to figure out a definite studying system, schedule each day very carefully, and schedule relaxation time. As for study plans, make sure to include a plan for short study time and long study time. You can even get ahead in your classes if you really focus on a small amount of information for a short period of time. If there is an hour break between classes, find a quiet place near the second class, and study until class. Use every break between activities as if cramming the morning of an exam. Scheduling time efficiently can make or break a semester. From the very beginning of a semester, following a strict daily schedule will allow time for learning all the material, getting all your homework done early (so you don't have to worry about it the day it is due), and also time for relaxation. Relaxation is more important than students let on. When enough work is done during the day there will be adequate time for relaxing at nighttime, allowing students to wake refreshed and ready for the next day.

Corey, you are going to study harder than high school. You are going to get involved with activities and learn serious time managment. Form study groups with other students and be helpful where help is needed. Make sure you apply for hundreds and hundreds of scholarships and/or have a perfect idea of paying for college. Just take your time their is no need to rush, try to be perfect in all the classes. Visit professors office hours and go over course content to become more familiar with your studies. Sign up for tutoring for every challenging class and attend helpful sessions for specfic classes. Most importantly find yourself but don't lose yourself.

I would tell myself to make a jump for it and go to a college in a larger city and to get away from my comforte zone.

I would tell myself to find the joy in my classes and relax, their is so much tension related to applying for college and to declare a degree program, that I didnt truly realize what I liked. After starting college you change, and all that planning and worrying seems so unwarranted. Also, do what your love, yes making money is important, so is being happy with your life.

Take pride in school work by putting the effort in to learn the material thoroughly, and start the homework as soon as possible after it is assigned to allow time for answering any questions that may arise. Also, the sooner you realize the importance in life of becoming a competent and contribution member of society, the easier it will become to assume the competitive lifestyle of a college student.

I would tell myself that it is much harder work in college and u need to study harder and more often.

Be a lot more assertive and confident in the first place.

I would tell myself that going to a community college first would have saved me a lot of money, but that in the long run, the choice to go directly to MSU was the correct one. I would also tell myself that no matter how badly I feel about my relationship with someone, to not let it affect me, especially when my mother tells me she is disappointed with me. As long as I am happy with my decision and it leads me towards a better future, I am content and trust that everything will work itself out in time. My high school self will have no idea how hard it will be freshman year, especially when she is paired with difficult roommates. If she can stick it out, however, she will gain two new permanent friends, and the love of her life as well.