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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to never get overwhelmed and to just breathe whenever things are getting tough. My first semester of college had many moments of worrying and sometimes just pure panic. Moving to a new town was definitely scary, but when I finally relaxed and adapted to the change I discovered many new friends that were there for me. Starting college classes was intimidating, but when I took deep breaths through all the exams and the essays I found out that I was capable of a 4.00 GPA. So, if I could go back to my high school self I would say to just "Pause, relax, and breathe" and things will work out.

The advice that I would give myself is that I need to be committed to actually doing what needs to be done homework wise. In high school the work came to easily for me and I spent most if not all my time reading books. While reading helps in the long run by speeding up my reading time, and giving me new vocabulary words, it doesn't help with keeping up with the now much harder and larger work load that you get in college. My once easy to get A's and really high B's that required no work have turned into A's and B's that I have earned with each paper and assignment.

First off pick a school that has your major. Look at State Schools vs. Private Schools, Church Affiliated Private Schools have manditory chappel time, religion is subjective so be careful with your selection. State schools do not have this element. Another major consideration is to not play Varsity sports at college. Do recreational intermural sports for fun. This leaves you with plenty of time to study, have a job and enjoy college life, and get involved with your school and community. It is very rewarding making the connections with other college students from all walks of life and to get out of your own comfort zone. You develop into the person you want to be. Your not a kid anymore your a young adult with your life ahead of you. Take advantage of the next 4 years to find you and be ready for graduation and your new job with confidence, skills and hopefully a good place to start your foundation for the rest of your life.

If I could go back in time with the knowledge that I have now, I would tell my senior self to stop slacking off. I would tell myself that I really need to study and do homework. And that doesn't mean to wait til the last possible minute to do it. That means to do your homework as soon as you get it and to study as much as possible. Yeah college can be fun but if you want to succeed you need to focus which is clearing a skill that I need to work on.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definately tell myself to try a lot harder. In high school, teachers are constantly reminding us when assingments will be due. In college professors don't even tell you, it is their responsibility to hand us a sylabus, and we take the responsibility to read it, and be responsible for any assignments listed. I would also recommend myself to of had joined some Advanced Placement classes, so that I could of been better prepared, to on top of my game, and to simply give it my all. College is not free, wait did I even mention the price of books? I would remind myself to be ready to make the most of an education that my parents will be paying for. My parents have been saving for my education since I was born, so I would take advantage of all that they have worked for and prepare myself to leave my nest, my home. To know that I will no longer be living with my parents, but that I have to work twice as hard for the future they willoffer me.

I would tell myself to not stress out about going to college. I would tell her that although you still have to keep up with your studies, the teachers are very enthusiastic about their subject and are all more than willing to help you in your need. I would say that you will meet a variety of people, and to get to know as many as you can, it will make college a lot more easier knowing people are going through the same thing you are going through. I would tell myself that the food is great and you have many choices to choose from including healthier meals that are homemade or quick meals from subway and a sushi place as well. I would tell her how close and convenient the dorm is to campus, and that I will enjoy having my own room, but will still like the idea of having a roommate whom I will get along with very well, and may even become friends with further into the year. Lastly, I would say to enjoy every minute of college, because time flies by so quickly you don?t even realize it.

If I was able to go in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would let myself know that everything is going to be okay even if my mom is six hours away. Not only that, but to go out there and socialize, do not be afraid of starting college because everyone in the class with you is going to go through the same feelings you are having. Apply for every scholarship thrown at you and have fun once you get there!

When I was a senior in high school, my desire in life was to go to college, be awarded scholarships, graduate with honors, and land my dream job, all within four years. It is now five years later, I have changed my major for the last and final time; I transferred university three times before I found the institution that covers all aspects of my idea of what I want to do; I have racked up almost forty thousand dollars in student loans; I am almost certain there is no honors program for Mass Communication majors. If I could advise my senior self, I would first recommend staying in the junior college until all of the pre-requisite classes were complete, that way I would only have to declare one major one time. The next order of business would be to make sure I know how college is going to be paid for before enrolling in classes, and to avoid private loans as much as possible. The final piece of advice I would give myself is to never back down on any dream. The minute the dream is stashed away, it is lost forever.

Take more advanced placement classes and STUDY for them so I come to college with more credits.

Well i would tell myself, Aaron college isn't hard it's easy. But you have to be real organized and not procrastinate. You have to study in order to get good grades. And most importantly have fun at college, experience it but do good. Also get good grades during high school so you could have tons of scholarships awaiting you.