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Even though there's only two-hundred people in Sparta, you can adapt and get used to being in the "big city." It won't be easy, but you'll make friends and you'll have fun and learn to love your school. Also, you're friends will still be your friends even if you say you can't go out because you have to study. They're good people and they love you. Don't give up on Dad either. He just wants what's best for you. If you don't dedicate yourself to school for your own pride, do it for him. He did it for you when you were a baby so you could have this opportunity and it's the least you can do to give it back to him. You'll get through this, and you'll suceed in life. All you have to do is stick with it and never stop trying.

Making the transition from high school to college life socially was no problem for me. I fit in well with others, I was outgoing, I met new friends but I kept the old as well. The main struggle I faced was the transition academically. I didn't have to study that much in high school to get good grades, but it was a whole different story coming to college. If i gave myself any advice it would be to take the end of senior year seriously to prepare myself for the hard work at college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school before college I would definately break the habit of procrastinating. College school work is a lot more in depth and hard work than high school. It is easy to get caught up in social activities but school is what comes first and that is what you are here for. As a student athlete I believe that I was very disciplined but academics came easy for me. I did not challenge myself to my fullest potential and now that I am in college I want to be able to take all of the education I can get out with me as I move on to my own life. In high school you think that you want to go to college and try all of these different things but really when you get to college you must follow your heart and do what you love or else you will not enjoy it. If I was still in high school I would tell myself to go with my gut and keep up with my academics and challenge myself to become a great student no matter what.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior in 1999, I would tell myself to take things seriously. I was excited to go to school and expected it to be a full-time party, and that is exactly what I made my Freshman year: a party. I would often hang out with friends, partying the night away, and I would stay up entirely too late, then sleep too late and miss class the next day. My GPA suffered. In the years that followed, I really had to pay for my Freshman insanity. I had to study very hard in order to bring my GPA up, which eventually I did. I surrounded myself with others who wanted to better themselves through education. My grades went up and I was accepted into a professional fraternity for women (SIgma Alpha Iota), which had a GPA requirement. This forced me to continue with my quest to graduation. I ended up graduating within an acceptable time frame with an acceptable GPA, and I continued on to complete my Graduate degree. I am now going back for more education, and I know that this time I will definitely know to take things seriously.

First and foremost, I would have listen more to my parents who stressed to me about the importance of time management all through high school. They were right! Doing my best is based on how I manage my time at college. Alloting appropriate time to study is a predication of what your grades for assignments will be. Knowing what I know now, I would have pushed myself harder through high school and had better study habits. I am doing fine now that I am forced to manage my time more efficiently due playing sports at a collegiate level.

If i could change anything i would probably take some easier classes to raise my gpa so scholarships would be easier to come by;. I would have tried to become more involved in school activities to have a better resume.

I would say that going to college is going to be the best experience of your life. Don't cheat yourself of every opportunity you can have. Even though I did well in high school, I would still tell myself to do better, so I could receive as many scholarships as possible. I would also tell myself that even though they say you will never see your friends in high school again, it is a good practice to learn how to become socially diverse. Talk to people that you wouldn't normally talk to, make friends with the cool kid, or the not so cool kid. People can change your life when you least expect it, never judge a book by its cover is probably the wisest thing I could say to myself back in high school. Finally I would leave off, with "Your life is about to change, but don't let it distract you from what is important, your friends and your family, because in the end that is what truly measures a man's success."

I would tell myself to look at as many colleges as possible. When I was a senior I didn't want to deal with the college search and everything that goes along with it. Looking back with what i know now, I would definately try to look at as many different colleges in many different areas.

The most important part about making the decision about where to go to college is how you feel at that school. Many schools have the same majors, classes, and social opportunities, but each one has a different atmosphere. When you go on a college visit, talk to students, or look at a college's website, try to imagine yourself living there. Academic success is very important, but you will never get the most out of your college experience if you are not happy and comfortable at the school. So stop stressing so much about majors and research opportunities and professors. Instead, ask a current student about the dorms, the dining halls, and the friends they've made. Listen to their answers and ask yourself if you could prosper in an environment like the one they described. If at all possible, go to the campus and take a tour. But after the tour, walk around on your own to see if you can get a feel for what life is like on this campus. College can be the best years of your life, and a lot of that has to do with making it feel like your home away from home.

Dear Self, I know that you are about to make a huge transition in your life and that this next step is the first of many. Life in college is very different than life in high school and living at home. You will get to meet an infinant amount of new people who could become your best friend, or someone you'll never see again. College is full of apportunities to grow as a person and figure out what you really want to do with yourself. Be careful though, there are also many things that can sidetrack you on your journey to your future. Parties and making your own schedule can hold you back from thriving at college. Don't slack off, or you'll fall behind. It is much harder to catch up in college than it is in high school. During your experience as a student in college, don't be afraid to let your heart do the talking. You have the ability to spread your wings and create your own life. Take every opportunity offered, even if it doesn't sound appealing at first. This is your time to shine and start your life journey to success.