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The first piece of advice I would give to myself would be "college is nothing like high school." College is a entirely different would and you must prepare yourself. Slacking off in high school, skipping class, missing assignmets, and just shooting the breeze will not get you far in college. I did not learn this the hard way, but most of my friends did. They all came to college for the wrong things. They wanted to party everynight and skip class and at the end of the semester they were going home. So do not come to college looking for all fun things. There is nothing wrong with having fun but make time for your studies first and than have fun. Make sure your grades are up to your standards. My second piece of advice is to"make time." You have to make time. Figure out you class schedule, make time to study, and then add your extra-curriculars. I wish I had someone to give me this advice when I was high school. Im doing well for my first semester of college.

I would tell my self that no matter what it looks like continue your education now dont stop, no matter how it looks now. A job may seems like a good soluition now but a education is whtats going to sustain you in the long run. There are programs and grants out there that will provide you with shelter while you are in school and provide meals for you, you can do it. Don't let your livings arrangements, lack of parental support, homelessness, etc. get in the way of who you could be. There is more to life then what you were giving. People may have told you that there is not more for you but ther is, you can do it. Just reach out and ask for help, it's ok and latter in return you can help someone else. You are not worthless and a higer education will help you prove that to yourself and others who wanted you to fail and who did not believe something could come out of notthingness. You are who determines who you are day to day and to day it that day you make that choice.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition from high school I would definately encourage myself as a senior to prioritize and manage my time better! There is so much to take advantage of at college and I may not have to do them all, altough I may want to. This is where priority and time management come into play. I have never been one to get a head start on things, I have always done things at the last minute. In college, doing things at the last minute does not work, it results in failure. Procrastinating in college leads to many stressful nights pulling all-nighters, typing papers, studying for exams and always just getting by. I would encourage myself as a high school senior to go beyond what is required of me. A motto I am beginning to live by is- "The requirements are the minimum you can give them." I would push myself to do put more effort into what I do, be it assignments, work, relationships, etc. I would remind myself that people who go above and beyond what is required of them are sucessful and that busy people get things accomplished.

Well, before I pack up and ship off to college. I would instill in myself to work hard, but take some time to have fun and enjoy this time where life is as simple as it gets . The time before financial aid and class workloads become your worst nighmare. I would learn to have patience and pray daily. In college there are times where you need to clear your head of all things going around you and go to a place of peace. I know that trying to participate in everything is good and shows colleges that you are active in many things, but not keeping your grades up also shows colleges that you can't handle everything on your plate. Don't just join a club or activity to boost your resume because it could end up being a restraint rather than an aid. I would advise myself to prepare more for college by taking AP classes, but i still should have fun. College shouldn't be a subject that you dread, it should be a experience worth anticipating. I would advise myself to be prepared for the most influential experience in my life that I will never forget.

I would have went away to school so that I could enjoy more of the college life. I felt that going to a local university I didn't get as exposed to the college life as I would have liked to.

I would tell myself to take time out to fully enjoy my senior experience. I was too hard on myself and I would have said...,"Artisha, get off your butt and go to a party. Drop that book and immerse yourself in your teenage high school experience." High school is the time to make mistakes, because when college comes into play for science majors...it can be quite overbearing. Most importantly I would have told myself too...,"live well, laugh often, and have no regrets."

I would seriously think about my major, and not play around a take my classes as a joke. I would do what I had to do so I could graduate on time. I would also work on my time managment skills.

Your college experience is what you make it. Yes, there is more freedom because it is the first time you'll be away from your parents but you have to practice self-discipline and remember what you came to college for. If at any time you feel as if you don;t understand the material being taught, take action; sit down with the professor and discuss what the problem is and seek tutoring. Stay on top of all deadlines and remain focused. But while you're staying focused remember to have positive fun and enjoy this time because these are the best years of your life. Get involved around campus. Join professional organizations. Build a strong relationship with your peers, faculty and professors because these people may be able to help you in the future. Most importantly, remember where you came from and know where you are going.

One of the most important things is having time management and not being afraid to ask for help.

if i could go back and talk to myself i would tell myself to wrk as hard as i can and to all was See it through