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Knowing what i know now about college life and the transition from high school to college there are various pieces of advice that i would give myself. I would first tell myself to finish high school strong and build some momentum going into college; Once you have academic momentum it is much easier to make the transition from one level of education to the next. I would also tell myself that college is very different than high school and that trying my hardest and doing every assignment in college is essential to getting good grades and ultimately being sucessful. I would make sure that i got into the habbit of studying because it much easier to comprehend the material and build on previous concepts when you review often. Finally i would tell myself that no matter the situation, it is imperative that i keep my cool and not stress out because it is too easy to give up when you fall behind and get really stressed over school.

As a high school senior, I was really excited to start college because it would mean I would get a fresh start in a new place. However, during my first quarter, I was shy and did not join as many clubs as I had wanted to . If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell her to be more proactive and not be afraid about learning new things and looking silly because I wasn't experienced with something. For example, in high school I really wanted to start ballroom dancing, but once college started I was afraid to join the dance club since I was afraid people would ridicule me for dancing poorly. I would tell myself to take courage and not be afraid of other people. I would also tell myself to try to talk to people in my classes and on my dorm floor instead of always waiting for other people to initiate the conversation. Finding friends faster would have made my transition to college much smoother.

i would tell my self to save my money and be ready to live on your own. it is not as easy as you would think. i would say study and put alot of effort into you first quarter. look for a job as soon as u get here and dont be afraid to work a lot at first. i would say to use the things that are provided to u when you get to campus. take advantage of everything and also have some fun.

Apply to even more scholarships/loans/grants. Get to know your college facilities and campus before going there. Don't overload yourself your freshman year, but don't take so many simple/easy classes that you have to overload your senior year

I would tell myself to work harder and to have better study habits. Even though high school was easy, i would've told myself, to study as if it was a challenge, so that now I could have adequette study habits. I would tell myself tht the transition is unlike anyother, and to just remember where you came from and remember who you are, because in the end that is all that matters. Also I would tell myself to stay true to my faith, which I ended up doing, but I didn't quite know if I would find a bible study when entering college. Most importantly I would tell myself to be open to trying new things and taking so many different classes, because Ohio State has so much to offer!

If I could go back to 2008 and talk to myself I would tell myself now to first attend The Ohio State University and to switch my major from Nursing to Radiology. While I do not regret how my schooling has gone thus far, I wish I would have done things differently and realized back then that nursing was not for me. I would also tell my self to just relax and enjoy the ride and to take advantages of all the oppertunites that college brings my way. College is the bast years of your life, relax, go with the flow, and get a 4.0!

I would tell myself to pay close attention while in high school. There is so much oppurtunity in high school to learn , but as a teenager, you just don't pay enough attention. Once you grow up, and realize that life is not just a party, you will wish you had soked up more of the information that was offered to you in high school. All of the boring subjects like math, english, and science, that you have in high school only get harder when you begin college. The more you learn in high school, the easiar it will be once you enter into college. It will save you so much time and effort, because if you are lacking in any of the subjects, you will find yourself taking several remideal classes just to prepare yourself for the required college cources. Once you are an adult, you will find that time is much more improtant to you, so while you have your youth, focus on your future and learn as much as you can.

Join as many things as possible. Its the easiest way to meet people and make connections. Its a way to make a big school feel smaller.

Take up meditation. College is a lot of work, but it is also a lot of fun. Start working out and eat better food. Find happiness in the moment.

Be open to change. When I moved to campus, I expected change, however I was not aware to what extent my life would change. Loving with other people is hard, and I had to adjust to the new situation. I would especially give this advice to other high school seniors. From what I've observed, those who can adjust to a new life and not lose themselves are those who can succeed.