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The advice that I would give myself is do not lose focus on all of the things going on during the school day that sidetrack you from living up to your potential. Also I would tell myself not to hang around people who arent trying to better themselves or people who do not care if you are successful. Prepare your mind for college by putting in a whole lot more effort in studies because what you do in college will affect the rest of your life.

That school gets much better. You will experience things you never imagined and make friends that you never thought would even talk to you. Not everyone is full of drama and not everyone judges you on everything you do. College is filled with people who want to succeed in life, not people who don't care and pass by copying your work. It will change your life and give you memories you never want to forget and true friends who know and understand what you are going through.

I would have urged myself to go to SHSU first instead of going away to school. This would have given me the opportunity to pursue my education at a more advanced rate. If I would have done that, I would have finished by degree a lot sooner than 33! I would have saved myself time and money in order to pursue other avenues for education and careers.

The first thing I would tell myself is to relax and enjoy the ride. When you are a senior in high school you are so nervous about everything because you face all of these stereotypes and cliques and pressure because of the confined area that is a high school. When you go to college you find a whole different outlook on life. You truly find out who you are going to be when you get older. The anxiety and stress of an upcoming test is still there but the pressures from a high school environment are not there anymore and it makes the ride that much easier. People are willing to help you out. People want to see you succeed and don't try to start a bunch of drama. Instead they just feel bad for the people that do and hope that they will soon grow out of it. As I have matured at Sam Houston State University, I have come to realize the kind of person that I want to be and the people that I want to associate myself with. Once I discovered this, the rest has come naturally.

Knowing what I know now, I would advice myself to stay completely focused on my goals and studies, rather than partying or trying to make impossible relationships work. Manage time and money wisely and stay ahead of the game. If you have time to fool around, then you have time to study and studying is never a bad thing. Go to all of your classes and get to know each of your professors- it helps in the long run. Always take notes and read your email and syllabi daily. Get sleep when you have the chance and make some time for yourself as well. If you don't, you will lose your mind, I promise. Most importantly, don't ever forget why you went to college because that's the reason you need to succeed. College is time and money-two things that are valuable in today's economy that you don't ever really get back. Simply, stay true and work hard. Determination, faith, and hard work will pay off in the end.

I think that if i could go back in time I would tell myself not to stress over the small stuff. I would say that all those people you miss from high school aren't gone and that new friends are just waiting to be made. I'd also have to say that dorms are like personal prisions but also needed reprieves if thats the way you want them to be. I would also, without a doubt, explain that procrastination is like a credit card. When you let the work pile up, the bill at the end just can't get paid on time.

I would definitely inform myself of the financial strain to attend college, how important it is to manage time, and to study and turn in all assignments promptly. College is not cheap, and although you may find a cheaper priced college that you like, things can and will add up quickly. You should apply for every, and all, scholarships; no matter how small the amount, because every dollar counts. In doing this you should be able to focus on school, rather than worrying if all the bills will be paid in a timely fashion. Secondly, time management is very important, especially for a first year student working part time. You should make an hourly schedule for each day and try to follow it. In addition to the schedule, purchase a monthly planner as well to keep track of due dates for class assignments. Continuing off of keeping track of due dates, make sure everything is turned in on time or early. To make sure this is done, read the text prior to class so that you understand the material on homework assignments. These all are very important to a successful college experience.

I would say to pick a college that you feel most yourself. Don't just decide on one. Look into other options before deciding and pick a college that's right for you and only you.

Pick a school that has different departments that interest you, so that if you change your major you do not have to change schools. Make sure to go out and mingle and make new friends, but also get your studying done so that you can keep your GPA up.

Kids really need to visit the campus and choose a college that they believe will fit them. They also need to drive around the town and see what the people are like because there is nothing worse than attending a college where you are unable to find friends and a place where you feel left out. Visit the campus many times, see the type of kids that attend that college, and make sure you will feel comfortable before you enroll for this class. The college experience can be a great one if you continue to realize the reason you are in school. The reason you are in school is to learn, and some may find it easy to get distracted by parties and get togethers. College can be a remarkable experience but do not loose ensight into the real reason you are there.