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The transition from high school to college is a huge one, one that people may say is the most important in ones life. When you get to college it is time to be anyone you want, and that could be someone totally differenent that you were in high school. As opposed to high school, college is a place where you can truly be yourself. Be whoever you want to be and be the best at it that you can be. Be friends with whoever you want, without having to worry about being popular or unpopular. Go after whatever major excites you and strive to do your very best. However, there will be many things trying to pull your attention; friends, school work, jobs, possibly sports, greek life, parties, as well as other extracurricular activities. Prioritize what is important to you so you do not spread yourself too thin. But at the same time take each day as it comes, because after all you only get the freedom and impowerment that college brings once in your life, and it truly does go faster than you think so enjoy each day as it comes, for all your worries will pass.

'When you leave for college, have an open mind, have fun, but be smart. Stand your ground with people or they'll try to walk over you. And no matter what happens, stay determined, focused, prioritize, and take every positive advantage possible because greatness is in store for you. This is the time for you to find yourself; just have fun and live your life while staying focused."

Be great, and never give up!

Dear high school self, I just thought you could use some advice going into your freshmen year of college. First education is more important than you may think. Work first and party later. Get involved, be open to changes and meeting new people because your not a little kid anymore. College is going to show you how to really be on your own. It shows you that no one will care for you as much as you care for yourself and your parents will most definetly not be there to hold your hand. Grades are very important and can open the doors to scholarships and other great opportunities. Make sure you stay on top of your work and stop all that procastinating, it's going to hurt you in the long run. During the transaction you are going to be introduced to some new things, see things you have never seen before and do things you have never done but never make a permanent decision on temporary feelings. Lastly enjoy yourself. Experience life and live it to the fullest. Learn from your mistakes and when you fall down don't give up, get back up. Good Luck!

The best advice I could give would be to follow your dream and not sucumb to any peer pressure, since it is after all your life and your the one living it. Not only that, but it's important to keep a good attitude and look at the broader picture in order for you to realize the importance of practical work. I would also note to heed the advice of others; however since it is ultimately your own decision, it is critical that you make a logical choice based off your best interests. Since time is valuable, and so is effort, it would be wise to keep these points in mind, so that you are better prepared for your path in the future.

Knowing what I know now about the college life and making the big transition, if i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, advice I would give myself is to stay focused and dont let that College party life get the best of you. Being a college Freshman there were parties almost every night. Most nights I had to tell myself "No, Youre not going"! because it can be tempting especially when all your friends are out and haveing fun. Also, Dont let anyone or anything get in the way of your studies. Keep your mind set on what you are truly in college for, which is strictly Education!

If I was given the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to work hard and stop being so lazy because it will only help him in the long run to become more prosperous and to make him a better man.

If I could go back to high school to talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to apply for the summer school program to get ahead in my field. I would've told myself to make sure I did all the things I needed to get registered on time for school done earlier than I did. I would also advise myself to visit the school, learn the buildings, and talk to my advisor more. Another thing I would've done was tell myself to apply for scholarships earlier than I decided to start.

Stay in school and learn as much as you possibly can.

As a child, my parents always reminded me to aspire towards my future and somewhere along the way, I would find my true self. My parents always took care of my responsibilities, but now I know that "somewhere along the way" was surely a phrase to describe college. If I could have given myself advice as a high school senior, it would have been to learn time management. The first day of college, nobody was there to wake me up by 8:00 a.m. or remind me to begin my studies before 10:00 p.m. High school had a fixed schedule; however, in college, there are fewer assignments which are graded with heavier weighted averages. I was going to be held accountable to work with study groups and take advantage of tutoring on campus. I had to create my study schedule and determine how I was going to manage my time to amount to my full academic potential. Adjusting to college life was not easy, but I am glad that "somewhere along the way", I have proven myself to be an intelligent woman who has managed to earn a 4.0 G.P.A. after first semester.