Steven
I would tell my self to never give up and understand that getting frustrated with school happens but there are other students dealing with the same stuff. To make sure you give it all you got that way you can look back at your self and be proud of the work you did. To talk to your advisor frequently about things that may be troubling you with your classes so they can help you figure out what to do and how to deal with it. Thats what they are there for.
Kelsey
If I could return to give advice to myself in high school, I would tell myself to worry less about what is considered cool or in-style. Attending such a large university has made me realize that while you may not have been the jock or cheerleader that you dreamed of being in high school, it does not matter looking back. If you remain true to yourself, not much else matters in the long run. Looking back on myself as a senior, I realize that I often spent a large amount of time worrying what others thought of me. Today I stay true to myself no matter what, since I have come to realize that the people that truly matter in your life will accept you for who you are, judgment free. This new found confidence that I discovered would have greatly impacted my life in high school, so looking back I would tell myself to relax and let go of all the social stresses I placed upon myself. Be who you are and be proud of it, since those who matter most will not mind.
Jonathan
As a senior in high school, I believe that you should really challenge yourself early on. Take honors classes if they are offered and allow yourself enough time to study, understand, and fully appreciate the subject material. These classes are being taught to help you better yourself and you should take pride in that. Show that pride in all that you do and put forth 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to really shine. Remember that your education is a gateway into the future and that the more you apply yourself, the better you will do, and the greater your outlook will be for the future. In my early days of school, I tried to get by doing as little as possible and in the end, I often struggled to get by. Read the textbooks, do some research on your own, embrace the subject material, and perhaps most important of all, do the homework, whether it is graded or not. These are all tools that are available to help you better yourself. Push hard, stay focused and committed, and your hard work will pay off in the end. You will be much more prepared for college and for your future endeavors.
Melissa
If I could go back to my senior year of high school and give myself advice for making the transition to college my biggest piece of advice would be keep an open mind all the time. When I attended my first school I was convinced it was the only school I wanted to be at, and that no other school would do. I closed myself off to so many things that I wish I hadn't. I would also tell myself to allow myself to do things I hadn't originally thought were acceptable, such as go out to a party once in a while, which I did not do at all in high school.
Lindsey
As an incoming freshman, I believe it is important to realize your priorities early on in the game and decide what commitments you can realistically take on. College offered me many new groups that I could join and many activities I could take part in that certainly were not offered at my high school. I wish I would have realized at the time that although I wanted to explore new opportunities and passions, I needed to have the time necessary to give these opportunities the attention they truly deserve. I struggled to balance my quest to make new friends, struggle to find a group I was passionate about, and maintain that 4.0 GPA that I was accustomed to achieving in high school. If I could tell my high school self one piece of advice before entering college, I would stress to myself the importance of balance when planning my schedule. After all, I do have four or more years to fully discover all the wonderful opportunities OSU has to offer.
Samantha
Throughout our lives, there are multiple times that in retrospect we would have altered our actions or thoughts. The first few weeks of college were extremely difficult for me. I am a typically shy person, and it is hard for me to open up to people that I have just met and I am rarely apt to forcing myself beyond my comfort levels to meet new friends. This personality flaw led to a lonely beginning of my freshman year. I would call my mother every night asking her to let me come home, only to receive the same response of her telling me it would all be fine and her advice to just stick it out. In retrospect, I wish I would have pushed myself to meet people and be more open. Although I eventually made great friends, if I could go back in time I would have never missed out on those first few weeks. The transition to college life is difficult for a majority of students, but there are many ways to ease the hardships and to make the change easier for everyone involved. Sometimes the hardest part is simply in knowing yourself and you behaviors well enough.
chauntica
It’s been four years since I graduated from high school. I have attended Prince George’s Community College in Prince George’s County, Maryland for three years. The most important thing about college is that you have to apply yourself, and have a lot of confidence. As a matter of fact, this past spring semester, I had to withdraw both my classes because I did not focus hard enough, and I did not feel I would survive.
There is no one that will tell you what to do, so you must learn responsibility and independence. Seek help right away, and do not wait until the last minute. Also, do not be afraid to ask questions, teachers cannot spend all day trying to figure out what you are thinking, so “speak on it.” You would also have to watch your spending, even if your parents provide you with money. If you are paying for college and/or books alone, be careful about eating, or hanging out because paying for school is a monthly basis. You will learn a lot of things, and will become better and have a more understanding. The more you do the more confident you will be.
Madchen
I remember being told countless times as a high school senior to get involved in college and to make the most of all the opportunites presented, so those first few weeks of school I was instantly overwhelmed by the vast number of clubs and organizations available, and had no idea where to start. I wanted to make the most of my college experience, but I felt so lost and helpless that I had trouble living up to the ideal college student image I had developed in high school. The advice I would give myself, therefore, would be to focus first on adjusting to college life and classes and living on my own, and then to slowly find the clubs and organizations that truly interest me and fit well into my life so that I can really invest myself in them and not feel overwhelmed. Being involved is great, but freshman year is a time of much change and adjustment, and academics are the primary reason for going to college, so it is important to pace yourself and remain calm when adjusting to college life, so that your priorities are not neglected and you can maintain a healthy mindset.
Michellei
Now that I look back, I took myself, and my education, very seriously in high school. Too seriously. Being in college made me realize that having stellar grades and extra cirriculars on my applications doesn't mean I should sacrifice all my free time and become a slave to school. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to relax and have fun. You're only in high school once, you should make the most of it. Balance school and homework with friends, and don't take on more than you can handle. As a perfectionist, if I didn't do it right the first time I would kick myself in the butt for it. Now I know that making mistakes is a fact of life, and that they should be learned from, not regretted. Knowing all this I think that I could have made my high school experience a much more enriched and enjoyable one. Now, I hope to make the most out of college and pursue what I love.
Taren
I would tell my self to fill out as many scholarships as you can because college is not cheap. The more scholarships you receive the less stressful it will be on yourself. Also, I would tell myself to work very hard throughout my senior year to form a habbit of always doing your best work. and develop a good study habbit. College is hard and you only get one shot at a class without paying a fortune for it to take it again. I would also tell my self to go on more college visits to be determined that I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certain about the college I chose. It's a pain to transfer schools and to avoid this headache you must be determined that you love this school and will do well in this school. I also would have told myself to start looking at careers earlier. I wish I knew what I would have wanted to do when I started and would have saved a lot of money by doing that.