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Hey kid, You don't understand how awesome school is going to be. I would tell you more than anything to do more for people and volunteer at more places. Doing more for people is not only helpful for you but also for your YNL major. Bet you wish you knew that don't you. I'd also tell you to work harder to save money better and learn how to plan better. Organization is key, elsewise things fall by the wayside in the flurry that is a semester.

Pick your classes based on the professors that teach them. A professor can either make your class experience unforgettably great and life-changing or turn it into a dreadful struggle. Look for professors that have good ratings on ratemyprofessor.com, also ask for upperclassmen's advice on that. A good professor is one who cares enough to make sure you learn, not the one who gives away A's and B's for no reason. Building relationships with your professors can turn into life-long learning and support systems. One professor still gives me great life and career advice.

Don't be afraid to get out of your shell. Meeting new people, and try new things is part of what makes college so great. Definitely pay attention in your classes, and maintain your studies. Everyone needs to let off some steam, relax/party every now and then, but don't let that defer you from obtaining your dreams. Always be respectful to those you come into contact with, and keep a sense of professionalism. Make good relationships with people (peers, professors) because you never know who may be able to help you in the future. Don't neglect to use your resources. Take advantages of all college has to offer you. You'll make mistakes, but you'll learn from them.

My advice, would be to go away for college and not stay close to home. I feel I missed opprtunites by staying at home with my family. I missed out on the life you have when you live on campus. Also not to procastinate.

Brian, I know you're tired of school right now, but in college you're going to learn more than just academics. You're going to learn some important life lessons: responsibility, love, and even how to overcome some of your shyness and work through your depression. It's going to be very hard at times, but in the end, you're going to succeed and do well, not just academically, but in your personal growth as well. Stick with it, it'll all work out. From, Future you. P.S. Don't get to broken up about Sarah, it'll hurt, but you'll eventually realize she's crazy, and not for you.

If I could back and tell my high school senior self what I know, it would to be go in undecied and that you are going to fail a couple of classes, but that is okay. Don't let family and friends pressure into doing something that you do not want to know or a major that you don't see yourself using later on.

If I could return back to my senior year and tell myself anything, it would be to keep my head up and perservere. My first semester consisted of a very difficult time adjusting and I had trouble making friends. I would love to tell my younger self to put myself out there more in classes. I would tell myself to not give up after talking to a few people, and to look at area's that fit my hobbies more, such as: The animal shelter, the vet clinics, and even the Agriculture Farm to try and visit and maybe make friends. This would have given me the hope I needed to transition easier as well as give me something to boost my confidence and happiness much faster.

Do not underestimate the amount of time needed to study. College is a completely different animal than high school. The professors vary on the amount of work required, however one thing remains the same: time. You must always allow yourself adequet time to study the materials given, even if you think the class is easy, the tests require indepth, consice answers. Knowing definitions does not cut it anymore. You must be able to take what you have learned and apply it to various situations given the class and the material covered. Although you may have lots of friends, do not let their happiness get in the way of your academic success. Declining an invitation to party or hang out should not make or break a friendship, if they are indeed your friends. True friends know that grades come first. The opportunity to attend an institue of higher learning is not available to everyone, so do not waste it!

I would tell my high school senior self be more out going, do not push animal science and college algebra aside, be more prepaired for test, do not date this person, and only spend an hour and a half preparing for the National FFA Parliamentary Procedure CDE every day. And do not be afriad to put yourself out there to meet new people.

In high school, I ended up being one of the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} percent of my graduating class. If I could go back, I would make sure to apply to as many scholarships as possible. Money has been the biggest issue of college for me. I have had to work all the time it seems and live at home. Paying for gas is such a big expense these days plus I have to drive an hour to get to MSU on the days I come to school. In high school, I would have joined a lot more clubs instead of just one ot two. I look now at people from high school that have already graduated and I want so much to be like them. But. money has caused a problem and delayed some of my schooling. Looking back, I should have been doing a lot more than just thinking about my weekend plans. I would tell myself that college is the most important thing and would help me out so much in my future plans and goals.