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Every freshman should know to apply for everything you can early. Housing, parking, and scheduling, you have to apply early. There are so many students going to State, that if you wait around, you won't get your first or even maybe your second choice. Another piece of advice is to go see where your classes are the day before classes. Unless you know the campus like the back of your hand, you will probably get lost on your first day. State is like its own city, so make sure you know where you are going before you go.

Use your teacher office hours!!!!! They are there to help you, they want to help you. Your teachers want to see you succeed and do well in your classes. If you make an effort to go to office hours and get help when you need it, you teachers will see you are trying. If you are struggling, but trying, they will be even more willing to help you succeed. I have made great use of office hours and every time I go, it has been beneficial. You can get the one-on-one help you need in office hours where as in class, you can't receive that same attention.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to work harder. I coasted through the final year of high school, ignoring scholarship opportunities and not really thinking hard about what I wanted to go to college for. I jumped into being a music major my freshman year, and it didn't work out. So I suppose I would tell myself to think about what I really wanted to do in college, what I loved enough to do throughout the coming years of my life. I would also remind myself that it is ok to not know what to do, that I will always have options and I don't have to jump headlong into anything if I don't want to. If I could talk to myself as a senior, I would also not tell myself to change what I have done. For, though becoming a music major was a mistake (and led to my transfer), I made many good friends and learned how to work for what I really want. So I would advise myself to think and plan for college, but perhaps not so hard of planning, after all.

to finish school and not to let any one stop me from finishing college. because if i slack off and let people stop me from finishig it will take longer for me to reach my goal i what i want to be in life.

The advice I would give myself would be to put actual effort into learning the material. If I had put actual effort into learning and not just showing up to class then I would have earned myself the time of having to take a course that I had already taken in high school. I would also choose the courses wisely so that they could help me with the major that I have chosen. I would advice to practice time management skills something that I need so much right now.

The advice I would give myself is to work hard so that you can get you into a good school. I would tell myself to always follow your dream, and don't let no one stand in your way. Another thing is always do your best no matter what. At times you will fall down but you must get back up and try again. I would also tell myself to never give up no matter what .Also tell myself when life get hard pray to Jehovah God for help. Another thing I tell myself is to have confidence in yourself and your ability to suceed in life. Always listen to your parent because they will have your best interst at heart. I tell myself to always ask question to get better understanding on cetain important matter. Another thing I would tell myself to never put yourself downbut keep improving in your ability.

Freshman should note that the bus line only goes in ONE direction!

College isn't all that you see in the T.V. shows and movies. You don't instantly meet your best friends, or the new person that you will eventually marry. Everyone won't love you or get along. You might be friends with someone for the first couple of days and then never talk to them again. I was so nervous to be going to a school that I wasn't even sure I would like and without any of my best friends. I would tell myself to be outgoing. Don't be afraid to talk to that random stranger in the elevator; they could become your next roommate. Everyone is as nervous and wanting to make friends as I was. I just didn't realize that until after I had talked to several people, and we shared experiences. It is okay to be sad and to not have the greatest time ever at first. It takes a little while to find your niche. That maybe be a month or a whole year, but just be patient. Take advantage of every opportunity; you never know which one might change your life.

There are several pieces of advice I would give to my high school self. First, take your senior year seriously. Have fun, but be smart. Colleges are looking for well-rounded individuals. They want to see someone who looks good on paper, GPA-wise. At the same time, they want someone who has ties to the community, who volunteers, who plays sports, and who is involved in clubs. So, volunteer at the animal shelter, or build a home for Habitat for Humanity, coach the community pee-wee cheerleading team, and study a little longer each day. Additionally, I would advise myself to enjoy the transition more. I would say, "Self, take the time each day to relish the fact that you've made it this far. You will be the first person in your family to graduate high school. You will dedicate your next four years to education and shape your adult-self at the same time. Congratulations, you are becoming the person you always knew you would be. Make the best of it. Breathe. Take time each day to reflect on days past and imagine future days. This is what you've been waiting for. Go get 'em!"

I would most likley tell myself to check out more colleges. I was so focused on going to one college because of my career goal, I never really stopped to look at the people or quality of life that I would be subjecting myself too.