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If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college life, I would just remind myself that I'm never far away from people who care about me. I would tell myself that as long as Ihonestly try my best and really want to do well in college, then I will do well. I would remind myself not to get caught up in parties and making stupid decisions, but to just make friends who like you for you and join some study groups because they are really awesome.

I would tell myself just be who you are. In college there is a group of friends for everyone. Don't worry about fitting in with the popular kids or the jocks, do what you enjoy and do best.

I would tell my senior self to not be scared to open up and talk to new people. There will be literally hundreds of kids in the same boat as you. They will be just as scared, nervous and homesick as you... think of it as something to bond over. Also, don't be afraid to ask your professors questions. They're there to help you learn and will be nothing but understanding and helpful. Don't be afraid to tell your roommate when she does something that annoyes you; you have to live with her, it shouldn't be a miserable experience. Don't worry. You'll be fine and do great.

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior with the knowledge I currently have about college and college life I think that I would just tell myself that having a major you really enjoy is the most important part of college and graduation. Completing a degree program in a field that makes a lot of money but doesn't make you happy won't make for a great life. So, choose a major with care because changing majors multiple times just prolongs your stay and delays graduating on time. Also, that focusing on college academics is a very important part of college but not taking breaks to relax and just be- isn't beneficial and should not be done. Getting involved in campus life, activities and networking enriches the college experience and the soul so get involved! Also, have a list of goals ready to be reviewed so that when you get off track for whatever reason, because this will happen, look at what you want out of your life (all those goals) and work hard to get back on track. But remember, "all work and no play make for a dull girl."

I would tell myself to find the best available scholarships and funding before ever stepping a foot on campus. The burden of debt is far too serious to ignore. I would also tell him that time management is the single biggest factor for success. Manage your time and you will certainly succeed. Lastly, get involved.

What does the right college mean? I think its more about finding a college that's close and finding your place within that college. Find a goup of people that push you to be a better person and push you to learn more about yourself. These people can have common interests or common mindsets. Once you have a group of friends to support you get all you can out of your classes. Don't look at classes as just a way to get good grades. College is about so much more than good grades. Its about learning all you can to survive and make money in your industry. More importantly its about learning about yourself as a person and growing into the person you will be for the rest of your life.

After narrowing down your selection to a few schools, the most important part of selecting the perfect college is actually visiting it. Feeling at home is something that will make or break your first year at school. Make sure you check out the surrounding areas and the community base to get a feel for the life you will have for the next 4 years.

definately take your time and choose the one that fits who you are. don't just choose one because your friends are going there, make sure it really fits with your personality. and when you do find that perfect college get involved as much as you can because you will make some of the best friends you have ever had and who knows, maybe even your future spouse. :) Don't let anyone hold you back from achieving what you want from life.

When it somes to choosing the right college, you need to consider what you are interested in. Does the school have fields you might want to study, do you play any sports, how faithful are you in your religion, what kind of atmosphere would you like to live in, these are all words you need to consider. To make the most out of college, you need to take chances, do new things, meet new people, and be willing to change. College gives you the chance to experience so many things and make so many new friends but you need to take the chance of going out and doing stuff in order to experience them.

I think that they should support the graduting seniors choice, but also make sure that their children know what they are getting into, and doing. I think that they should really look at how much they are getting in financial aid and scholarships, and make sure if they don't have enough aid, that they can get a loan to cover the rest if they need to. I also think that they should make sure they like how big/small the campus is, and I think they should make sure they want to be that close/far away from home. Lastly, they want to make sure, they like the class settings, and if they want to go to a 2/yr or 4 yr school. Hope this helps!!