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I would live on campus my freshamn year, enjoy the college life, stay focused on initial goals and tried to have gotten more interactive with my fellow collegemates. Got to more games and get more into the school spirit, maybe join a soroity

First I would tell myself that studying hard and making the grades are so worth it. You can get alot of scholarships if you just keep your grades up and concentrate on your studies. The transition into going into college from high school can get a little frustrating, but thats why you have people around you to help you transition. There even classes they require you to take as a freshmen so that the transition will be easy and comfortable for you. Knowing how college is and what i did in high school is not going to cut it at all. You have to put foward alot of effort to succed and its worth it. Just don't get distracted and stay focused on your studies and your career. Never do things at the last minute, its nothing like high school. You actually have to take the time out of your day to study and get the full understanding so your able to pass that test or even that course. Going to college is a good experience and it takes alot of effot if you want to succed but in the end its worth it.

I would have told myself to rush for a soroity.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self to slow down and smell the roses. I graduated from high school early to go directly to community college, after which I transferred directly to a four-year university in Western Kentucky, which shortly after completion will lead to a 40-or-so year career as a Special Education Elementary Teacher. While I do not regret any of these decisions it still seems as though life is flying by faster than I can look out the window. I wish while I was in high school I had capitalized more on my last opportunity to still be a kid. College may be full of new learning experiences and new people, but it also makes you realize more than ever what you are leaving behind.

I would tell myself to not give up. I had a hard go around my freshman year transitioning into a college setting and I was taking classes to hard for me at the time. I would tell myself that it is okay to change majors because the major I had choosen wasn't right for me. I would also tell myself to get out more and meet more people. I would also make a point to tell myself that the library will be my best friend and that college is not all fun and games but that along the way I would meet some people who would change my life and would become some of my closest friends.

Live on campus, apply for scholarships early, and ask questions. I do not live on campus right now, and I feel like I miss out on several things and I am not getting the whole "college" experience, so I would tell myself to live on campus if possible at all. To do this I would say apply for scholarships as early as possible and to apply to as many as I am eligible. Lastly, I would tell myself to never be afraid to ask questions. So many students dont get the answers they need simply because they wont ask. This can affect their grades, financials, and relationships. Plus part of college is being independent, therefore most advisors and teachers expect you to figure stuff out or ask if you cant pn your own. Be mature, and take things into your own hands.

if i was to go back into time, i would give myself the advice to take initiative to talk my teachers and crack down on doing homework and asking even the most simplest questions. i would tell myself to remain confident because in the end, hard work and effort pays off.

Don't stress out about college. There are tons of people who can help you with the transition and they are very helpful. Classes aren't as hard as you think they would be, at least your first semester. Take classes you need to take, but also take some that you will be very interested in or you will be dreading going to class every morning. Make sure you get involved on campus. No matter what interests you, there is most likely a club, team, organization, etc. that you can get involved in. You will make friends, even if you don't know anyone who is attending the same school. There are thousands of people on campus. At least one will like you for you.

Looking back now I would have definitely told myself to look further into the future, and to really give some thought as to what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. And I would give advice to myself to appreciate my family more, and to show them how much I love them.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self there would be a couple of things I would warn myself about. First I would warn myself that it is okay to get stressed out about the International Baccalaureate Program, but to keep my goals in check. I want to become an “animal saver” (or a Wildlife Biologist, as the degree states), and not to give up on that dream I have had since I was four. I would remind myself that although I might be shy, having someone to talk to makes everything better. And the most important thing I would tell myself is to pick the university I go to very carefully: make sure it has everything you want before you put it in stone… You might be surprised about which one has the right stuff for you. But I would also want to remind myself that when I get my degree that I will be the first person in my family to go to college and to get a Bachelor's degree.