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If I could go back in time and give myself advice about the transition to college when I was a senior, I would tell myself to really reconsider my priorities and to buckle down and start to study hard immediately. When I was actually going through the transition I wasn?t as focused as i am now. In fact the changes, as well as my courses made the transition a time in which I had to almost learn how to study and time-manage all over again. Time management is very important in college because this can be the determent factor between a high grade with smooth sailing and a low grade along with rough seas. Studying every night as well as reading the chapters before class is a tremendous help and I wish I was able to tell the senior me to go ahead and buckle down.

I would tell myself to be ready to study. High school is a breeze compared to college. study skills are essential to make it through college, especially your freshmen year which is when most people drop out. time management and budgeting is important too. you need to set times for when you need to study in between class and other activities you have throughout the day. Read your Syllibus for each class. They will answer all your questions. Don't be scared of your professors. They are glad to answer all your questions and help you with school work. When applying for housing, financial aid, or anything else, do it as soon as possible because usually it is first come first serve.

"Is this for real?" I ask myself blatantly. "Of course this is for real. Why would I lie to you? I am you. I have come back from the future to tell you all the things you need to know about college life!" I stare back blankly. "Anyway, first things first, do not wait until the last minute to apply for housing. You will get the leftover dorms that smell terrible. Second, make sure you set aside some money from working. Being a broke college student really sucks. Third, do not, I repeat DO NOT, be lazy and not go to class. I saw a lot of friends forced to drop out simply because of laziness. Fourth, make sure you study for your Biology AP exam. That 3 or higher can get you out of one really boring Biology class. And finally, make sure you learn how to talk to a financial aid office worker; they are probably the most un-helpful people you will ever meet on a college campus unless you prompt them with the proper questions." My future self turns and vanishes into a flash of pure white light. "What just happened?" I ask myself increduously.

If I could go back in time I would deffinately tell myself to stop and think about what you want to do. Dont take classes that you know you wont be interested in. I would also tell myself to focus on what is in your future compared to what will disapear. If I could go back to my senior year I would have taken more math classes so that when it was decission time; I had my mind made up.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to be more frugal with my money. Had I known that my dad would have a stroke and be out of a job in a matter of months, I would have saved my paychecks instead of buying unnecessary items. I would also tell myself to be a wise decision maker and not jump at opportunities without thinking through them more clearly.

Going from high school to college is a totally different experience for every senior graduating. In high school you rely on parents, teachers, or coaches to help make your decisions and they supply you with the choices and supplies. With that statement, you must be prepared to be resposible and take care of the important things first, other than what you want to do. Doing your homework at the last minute in college is not acceptable verses doing it late in high school. There are no "make-up's", or points taken off for the lateness. Organization and priorities are the most important part. You can not exactly rely on your mother to wake you up to be at class on time, so going to that awesome college party the night before an exam is not exactly a great idea. To put it in simple words, college is a time to grow up.

Honestly, one thing that I would've done that I didn't do, is to fill out more scholarships. I knew that college was going to be costly, but had I taken the need for scholarships seriously, I wouldn't be attending college on just loans. People told me that I needed to apply for as many scholarships as I could, and I only applied for a few. Therefore I didn't recieve any money. I also didn't recieve any financial aid that is why I am using strictly loans. I am going to have to pay those loans back once I graduate, and although I can still apply for scholarships, I wish I would've taken it more seriously before hand.

Girl I know it is your senoir year, but you dont need to play around and lack off so much. You should work hard after high school either its you go into college with a strong head knowing what you want out of life or there's no college living a average person life. Bring to college with you those strong study habits you have created. Take advantage of the library and look up careers reassuring your career path is straight. You are in a talent eduaction search program take advantage of the counselors and use the resources offeres to pick you degree. If you want the money for school you got to go out there and get it . The scholarships are out there. As much as you can log in to facebook everyday and check your messages, you can apply for a scholarship as well.

Every day we wake up is an opportunity to learn something new, but if I could go back in time and counsel myself on preparing for college I would encourage myself to get involved in student organizations. I still would have tried to save money by attending a community college first, and finishing my major at a university with a great internship hire percentage in my field. I would also maintain a part-time job to purchase the necessities I will need to live on campus. The biggest mistake I made is taking a break. I think that it would have behooved me to continue instead of taking a break for a year because it is hard getting back in the mode of being a studious student. Being studious is something you acquire through scholastic career which allows you to stay on task and value your education. If it was possible to councel myself for college knowing what i know now, these are the tips I would give myself .

I would first begin by telling myself to be OPEN MINDED. I would make it clear to my younger self that life is about acceptance and loving on others. Another point that I would make clear is that diversity is a good thing and that religion is NOT what defines a person, but just a part of who they are. I know that it is impossible to go back in time to tell myself these things now, but I am capable of telling those that need guidance of what difficulties lie ahead and aid in cautioning them against avoidable mistakes. If I could really speak to my younger self there is so much more that I would say. One major thing that I would tell myself is, "you WILL make mistakes, that is inevitable, but it is how you handle them that really matters."