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Time management is the most important thing in college. Be active and join clubs and meet differend people instead of the ones you hung out with in high school. Do community service and help out the surrounding community. Attend all sporting events, they are fun and its a great way to support your school and meet new people. Study and go to class.

If I could start my college carry over I would keep a few pieces of advice in mind. First of all, college work is a challenge. Several people I know, including myself, did not work hard through high school and still managed to make good grades. College is very different in that one cannot just sit in class and expect to pass. I wish I had works harder in high school to be more prepared for the workload I have now. Secondly, I wish I had learned better skills in time management. Without a parent to set a curfew or make one finish homework before he or she goes out, it was difficult to prioritize my obligations when there is so many events going on around campus. Finally, college life in general is stressful. I wish I had known to just relax and enjoy the change from home life to living on my own. Moving has given me a new social life and a new idea of who I am and who I want to become. I have finally accepted that college is a time for change and plan to experience this time in my life to its full potential.

I would have told myself to move out of my parents house so I would be able to receive financial aid. I wouldn't be strruggling like I am now. I would have somewhere quiet to live and study. Also, I would not have taken so many hours that I graduated from Jones County Junior College so early. I feel like I am losing the whole college experience because I am flying through my classes so quickly. Since I strive to make all As, I don't have time to go to the gym or get involved in campus organizations. If my living conditions were better I would be able to go to bed early and focus on my work when I am awake. That way I wouldn't struggle so much with my studies and have to spend double the time on them. I would be able to experience college.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would prepare myself in budgeting my money better than I have. Advice that I would also give myself is to keep my academics ahead of all other things such as parties, and hanging out with friends.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would simply tell myself to expect to study in college. I never had to study during high school, so I assumed the same would go for college. I was wrong. Even though I have done well in college, I know that I could have done better my first semester of my freshman year if I had studied more. College events, recreational sports, student clubs, friends, parties, and just everyday college life kept me away from the real reason of going to college in the first place. I do not necessarily regret doing any activities, I still participate in as much as I can, but I do regret not spending an equal amount of time on homework and studying. Expecting the best out of every situation would also be good advice. To sum it up: work hard, don't procrastinate, and have fun at the same time!

If I was allowed to go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to take thing seriously. I goofed around in high school and did not realize how hard college would actually be. I would tell myself to listen to my teachers and pay attention in class. If I would have payed attention in class, I would have learned how to study properly and made better grades. I would tell myself that winning the big game actually was not bigger than my school work. I focused on things I should not have in high school, things that did not help me prepare for college. Last, I would tell myself not to sweat the little things. There is not time in college to worry about the latest drama or the "he said she said" stuff. College is supposed to be the best years of our lives, and if you relax and get your homework accomplished, everything else will work its self out.

If I was capable to travel back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior i would inform myself of some tips for college. The main thing i would tell my self would be to take as many college credit classes as possible in high school. Having those basic core classes out of the way and already taken care of would have been wonderful. I did have some and I was greatly appreciative that i did that. But i would definately tell myself to take even more classes in high school that count towards college credits. Being able to look and your tentative class schedules, it is a great feeling to look and say, "Hey, I already took that class. I don't have to." That is one less class needed and more time avaiable to focus on the classes based for my major. If i could travel back in time, i absolutely would inform myself of the great advatange that is available to me at that time.

If I could go back to my senior year with the knowledge I have now, I would tell myself not to be worried about moving away from home, and that going back home almost every weekend is not the best idea. I would explain that I would endure consecutive sleepless nights and illness, but that it will pay off because hard work always does. Since my major is Architecture, I would tell myself to start reading books and researching famous architects who would inspire me. Involving the money issue, I would definitely tell myself to apply for more scholarships, quit going out to eat, and work more often. I would tell myself to do what I can to earn more money because the supplies and other expenses associated with my degree will become overwhelming. Overall, I would tell myself to smile more and stress less because even though college is difficult, each day only happens once; therefore, I should do my best to make the most of each day.

I would have asked my teachers to challenge me more and tried to have more experience in different areas I am interested in. I would also focus more on friendships instead of focusing solely on myself.

I would tell myself to manage my money because in college it goes fast. It always seems like there is a million things you have to buy. Another thing I would tell myself is to keep a planner on hand so that I can manage my time better. You tend to lose track of time around test time.