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I believe the first advice that I would give myself is to mature by distinguishing between the high school experience as compared to the college experience. We leave high school with the notion that college life will have its similarities as well as its differences. That's true but we never put that mindset to action. We begin college taking high school along with us almost like when we take our suitcases to our dorm rooms. We never learn that high school was then and now we must transition into the college life. We take for granted that college life give us more advantages than high school. We learn how to be responsible for our well being whereas our parents was responsible for that. We walk around campus with a mature outward appearance without having the mentality to be mature. I want freshmen to understand that life really begins when you start college. They must realize that they have to take on a mature attitude inorder to adjust to college. As college students, no matter what age you are, we must come to a revelation that we are stepping into a new experiences greater than past experiences.

I think that my high school adequately prepared me for college. I spent hours and hours studying in high school and I developed good study habits. Had I not, college would have been very difficult for me because knowing how to study and actually doing it is essential to succeeding in college. I would advise my younger self to try to get more involved in campus activities.

I would advise myself to not be afaid of standing out. In college and life in general, oftentimes, blending in does not help your goals. Sometimes it is better to be different and rejected than to conform and neglect yourself. Don't feel that you need to fit the mold of the college's ideal student. They picked you for who you are.

If I were able to go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to enjoy the last few minutes of high school that i have and to keep up the hard work because it pays off. I would also tell myself not to get so annoyed when my teachers give me work that I think i would never use and also to try to adapt to a better study habit. College isn't that bad and that is because of the teacher and the magnicants of my high school. It would be much easier if i would have apprieciated all that I did while i was there.

Hey David, You are about to embark on a journey that you really have not seen coming up until now. The people at the college are going to tell you how wonderful it is and how much fun you are going to have. Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but they have to say that. When you get to college, the formula for success is pretty simple. WORK! That is the secret. You have to work, work, and work harder than anyone else. As I have endured the last four years, I look back and realize that I worked 40-50hrs per week while taking 18hrs of classes. Guess what kid, that is what it takes. It does not matter if others around ask how you did it or ask why you tortured yourself for it, because now I look at them, and I am able to say that I came out on top. I am a better man because I worked so hard to get ahead. So, for all those that want you to party with them on the weekend, shake their hand and tell them, "Thanks for the invite, but I have to work!"

The advice I would have given myself is to always remember who I am at all times and, despite any setbacks present at that time, fight for my dreams even if it is uncertain of how those dreams will be achieved. I remember being in highschool was tough as I saw no possibility of achieving my life's goal of going to college; however, I never made the thought hamper my decision to be a motivated and dedicated student. I remained committed and deligent in my school work. I became active in my society and committed myself to my family and helping those in my community who has life far more difficult than I do. I learned to appreciate my life more and surrendered to God. I knew that eventually my prayers would be answered. If I could go back to my home country and advise highschool students, I would tell them to believe in themselves and to appreciate their parents, guardians and their families despite any situation being faced. College is an experience to earn a higher education but also to extend and teach your morals and values and to learn from and about different people and places.

I would tell myself to develop study habits, get used to reading ALOT, go to class, budget your money for food, be involved as possible and finnaly make it what you want it to be and be yourself throughout the whole journey.

When you make the transition from High School to College, come prepared and ready to plan. Don't let any classes overwhelm you and don't feel like you have to attend every party or every social gathering because there will be plently of them. Work hard when it's time to work and let loose when it's time to relax. Work hard and it will pay off in the long haul.

Be fierce. College is hard because it is preparing you for life. Tests aren't just tests anymore, but ways of checking if you know what you're doing for when your major is your job. Don't get caught up in the details of what parties you're going to on the weekend, how cute the guy is that sits next to you, or what other people think of you. Make yourself the best you can in college. This is your time to grow up. Enjoy yourself, but remember, you now have more freedom and therefore more responsibility. Plan and manage time. That's always the key because when you give it every bit of strength you have, there is nothing too complex or difficult.

Don't worry so much about youself. You'll figure it out once you're away and able to really think about your life.