Kristen
Knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself to take more AP classes. College is very expensive. If I would have realized how much a few extra AP courses could help me financially, I definitely would have taken more. I would also tell myself not to choose someone I knew from high school to be my roommate. My first year of college was particularly stressful because of my roommate situation. Also, I feel that I didn't get the full college experience because I never got the opportunity to room with a complete stranger. It could have been a great experience that I missed out on.
Jayne
You don't need grades to make you happy. Don't worry about people thinking you are stupid, cause they already do. And keep contact with your friends from high school, they will be there even when your parents aren't.
Kayla
The biggest piece of advice that I would give my self is to go straight into a four year college. I attended a two year school and transfered to Old Dominion Univeristy after I completed my associates degree. I think I would have completed my bachlors degree sooner if I had not transfered in. The experiences have been great. I think I've learned alot from working throughout college. I've gained experience and met so many contacts, so I would still tell my self to work. I would have loved to be more involved in school activities! There are many great opportunites to meet people through clubs and groups, and to volunteer and gain experiences.
Annette
Do not slack your first year and take everything for granted.
Andrea
If I could go back and talk to a highschool senior, I would tell her that college is a different ball game and is very challenging. In college there is no one telling you what you can and cannot do and you are in charge of yourself. You have to be prepared to study all night and seek help for other peers and teachers. Utilize all the services available. While maintaining good grade should be a priority, you should strive to maintain a social life; find a balance. College is a life experience that will alter your life in many ways. You will lose, gain, and maintain friendships. College is what you make it out to be.
Mary
Never go to a college unsure, because once you are in it is too much work to transfer.
Shameka
I would advice myself to work hard and strive for the best. To not settle for average but to be the very best I can be. There's a quote that was spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that I would most definitely live by everyday just as I do now. "Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better!" I would encourage myself to make plenty of study time and allow spare time for socializing. I would most definitely become active in clubs and societies related to my major as a source of support and encouragement. Overall I would study hard and allow college to instill in me intelligence as well as character.
Ericka
Work extra hard to achieve your dreams, because you only have one life.
LaToya
I would tell myself to build study habits while you are in high school. If you do not have good study habits before you get to college it is more difficult to study effectively in college.
samantha
Do not slack off. Always do your school work and go to class and do not let a boy dictate you ever.