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If I could go back in time to talk to myself when I was a senior in high school I would tell myself to do as many advanced placement courses as possible in order to gain more college credit. I would also tell myself to apply for every scholarship possible since they are very helpful. Another thing I would do is try to teach myself what I have already learned in my courses in order to get the best possible grades I could get. Basically what I would tell myself would help me in every way do even better in college, both financially and academically. By doing that I would be helping myself for the rest of my life by graduating earlier and in less debt in order to due my duty to progress society with my career as a civil engineer even sooner.

I know you've been hearing this a lot, but do NOT get pregnant. There will be parties and boys, and these are just distractions that will keep you from your studies. You will need to learn to balance your social life with your school work, and do it early on. Cherish each syllabus as they are your guidelines to your courses. Keep a planner, and read the assigned readings BEFORE you go to class. This way, you will have already thought it through and will be able to absorb the information better in class. Work on your homework the day it is assigned, and if you don't have much time, just look it over so you know what to expect. Take advantage of your academic and extra-curricular resources; they really make a difference and you pay for it so why not use them! Contact your professors if you ever have any questions or if you messed up by not going to class or missing an assignment. Get involved and have fun! Be responsible, and try not to fall behind. Exercise and play around! Volleyball, basketball, snowboarding, swimming, rock climbing - there's so much to do here!

The advice that I would have given myself was to establish good study habits, and use my time wisely. In college all of your time is based on how you use it. No one else is telling you what to do anymore, and you have to make your own decisions. Time management and keeping track of all of your assignments and due dates is important as well. When you come to college you are independent and reliant on yourself, and the best way to make that work is to have a routine that will allow you to focus on your education first and foremost, then focus on your social life and enjoying your college experience.

I would tell myself to be more confident and to focus more. Enjoy life and take every opportunity

Go to class! Yes, I know, you got by fine in high school without studying. And yes, the topics in class will seem simple. But that's only because you're actually attending class! You'll have no real sense of just how expensive you college education is until you try doing it without any financial aid. Make it count this time, stay on top of your school work, keep it your top priority. But don't ignore your mental health either: Depression is real, but it's also easily treated. Don't be afraid to ask for help!

Be prepared to be overwhelmed. All the stress, and all the work will hit you all at once, and you've got to be prepared to juggle it. Begin mustering up the courage to interact with professors in order to develop connections that may benefit you along the road.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice or someone else advice on college, I would tell them to listen to their teachers when they tell you to apply for scholarship while you're in high school. That way you will not be in your second year in college trying to figure out how your going to pay for your college tuition after your parents tell you they don't have the money. Also get a job in high school so you can start saving for your college expenses, get two jobs if you have too. Also apply for financial aid, this will help you a lot. Last but not least, keep the partying to a minimum. you have your 20's and when school is out to live it up. It is not worth losing your focus on your main objective.

I would have told myself to take a math class at the local community college my senior year becuase that would have helped emmensley. I wish I would have applied for the Ford Family Foundation Sch. becuase I may have got it and saved a ton of money. I wish that I would have gone at least a year or 2 to the community college in my town beucase it would have been easier and cheaper and I would have better prepared myself for entering a large university that has difficult classes. Most of all, I wish that I would have worked harder to learn material in h.s., not just get things done and forget about them for a grade.

If I were given the oppurtunity to go back in time and speak with myself in high school, I would be able to offer helpful advice. After experiencing the college life for a year, I would tell myself several things. In high school, I think it is important to take tougher classes and to speak up in class. It is important to not let the feelings of insecurity prevent you from taking every possiblty that you can. Having confidence is a must and having the courage to remain true to who you are. In college, I learned that it is alright to be yourself. In high school, I was to shy to really be outspoken. I would tell myself to change that because being shy you miss out on learning experiences as well as other activities that may have enhanced your experiences. Most importantly, having the courage to speak up and ask questions will help prepare you for college in many ways. Not only, gaining the knowledge, but also gaining the skills. It would be a tremoundously beneficial to go back in time and offer advice to myself.

Be aware of your surroundings and take advantage of opportunities. Don't just picture the university experience as the means to the end, but as part of life. Enjoy the day-in, day-out experience. Keeping a regular schedule is very important. This will help in keeping your grades up as well as keeping your life well rounded. A balanced life is very important! School is important, yes, but focusing 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} all the time on school isn't healthy. Keeping a social life will make school a lot more pleasant. Knowing how to keep stress levels low and knowing how to relax when stress does become and issue is EXTREMELY important. School is stressful. Between class schedules, homework, papers, tests, projects, friends, family, money, room-mates, etc. The list is endless and being prepared for these tasks makes life a whole lot easier.