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My last year of high school, I would begin by telling myself to throw away every cookie I got from the cafeteria. College food will pack on serious pounds especially if trips to the gym are limited to 1 time per week. I'd tell myself to be more social and reach out to people that I do not know and get to know them. That was the biggest transition; not knowing anyone at all and having to choose friends so that I would not be alone on campus. I do not know if it would be possible, but I'd scoop up a stranger or two and share my room with them and see how that goes. Roommates for some students, is a big reason to be stressed. Getting used to another person's habits and lifestyles is challenging. As far as academic purposes go, I'd tell myself to practice writing down mostly everything my teachers says because they may only say it once and it may be the most important information I need to pass the class. I'd also tell myself not to be so worried about clothes. Pajamas seem to be in at college?

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are many points of advice I would make sure I told myself. In just one semester of college, I have learned a lot. First and foremost, college is not at all similar to college in anyway. From what I know now, I would have told myself a year ago the classes I would need to take to be more prepared for college. Many of the classes I took this semester were extremely difficult and would have been so much easier if I had known the right classes to take in high school. Another tip I would have told myself would be to become more organized. With sports, extracurricular activities, classes and a job, it would have been very helpful to have become an organized person before going to school, that way the first month or so wouldn't have been so hard to handle. Lastly, I would have told myself that no matter what, never give up, becuase college is hard, but is worth every minute of every day that you work to acheive your ultimate goal.

I was absolutely petrified to graduate high school and go to college. Exposing myself to new things and new people is one of my biggest fears; I've always found it difficult to meet new people. I was afraid to show people I met at Rowan the "real me." The real Sam is a girl who laughs at everything, constantly makes jokes, loves love and life, and always an extrovert. The Sam I showed Rowan-ites, however, was nearly the complete opposite; it took me awhile to even show my closest new friends my true personality. I was afraid that I would fail to be accepted, so I conformed. Changing myself is something I truly regret, which is why this is what I would go back and tell my past self. It is okay to be myself by my terms, not somebody else's. I now show everyone the "real me"; I just wish I had done it sooner!

Don't overload your first year of classes with gen-eds. Try to balance it with core classes for your major because it will be much harder to try to get into all core classes once you run out of gen-eds to take. Read every night. Even if you don't have homework to read a chapter, read over a the last chapter you did have to do. You need to read chapters more than once to comprehend them.

going to a community college was the best decision for me and im glad i did it

I would tell myself to save a lot more money. College is expensive, and I didn't save enough moeny for it. I would tell myself to work a second job and search for more scholarships. I would also tell myself to follow the education path that will give me a career I would enjoy, not just for money. I struggled with science classes for a full year because I wanted a career with money, but later discovered it was a waste because I didn't enjoy it. Follow your heart and don't stop believing in yourself.

The type of advice that I would give myself in Highschool if I could give my self would be trying harder on writting paprs. I would also tell myself to never give up and if you are having a bad day their are gong to be plenty of good ones to make up for the bad ones through out college. That you should not give up on your dreams and that in college their are teacher and friend that will help you along the way. So do not get so stressed out about the future just let it come to you.

What is college? College is not just fun and games, but it is a form of learning academically, as well as socially. You grow physically, mentally, and emotionally whether you want to or not, no matter who you meet, where you are, or what you plan on doing with your life. Before leaving for college, I had a mindset of getting work done and getting it done correctly and on time. Being completely focused on school-work was one thing that I might have changed. Instead of spending more time with my roommate and other friends from the school, I was known for doing school-work all of the time. Advice? Make time for friends and time to speak with family that is further away. Another problem I had after adjusting to the last piece of advice was when I got work done. Advice? Do not wait for the very last minute to get everything done. Get a planner -become more organized. As a sophomore at Rowan University, I have adjusted very well and I have figured out a way to fix these problems. Hopefully, I will be able to help the new freshman that have these problems as well.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have alot of advice for myself regarding college life and making the transition. I would tell myself that going to a community college first is a good idea, just as long as you look at the classes you will need at the school you want to transfer to and take the equivalents at the community college. It also saves alot of money for general education classes at a community college, rather then taking them at a four year college. I would also tell myself that dorm living is a part of the college experience, and that it is well worth it for at least a year. I would also tell myself not to be afraid to work hard, and to really work hard in all I do.

dont shut yourself in during the first year, socalize and dont be so uptight because its only one year and you can find a balance