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As a high school senior I took many steps to make sure I was able to do the least amount of work to get where I need ed to be, the fact that I was overly passive hurt me a lot more than it could ever help anyone. Once in college one can not expect to have the same life style as the one he or she may have led in high school. High school was a very structured place for us where we knew and had to be somewhere at certain times because of a law. College we make our own schedules and aren't required to follow them. Roll isn't often taken in class so we must learn to be responsible of our selves, even on those days where we may want to lazy around. I would of told my self "Kid, honestly the way you live now breezing through class and doing the bare minimun is going to get you no where. Get up and start to add more effort in your day. Soon enough all this wont be free, so take advantage now and begin your work to have a future."

Now that I have recieved the chance to experience the life of a college student, there are many things that I wish I would have done as a high school senior that would make my college career a lot easier. How you practice is how you play. With this being said, highschool was just practice for college. Training myself there by doing things such as doing homework when it is first given and studying ahead of time instead of waiting untill the last two days would have helped me transition much easier. I would start the college application process a lot sooner. Doing it at the end on my senior year made me miss a lot of opportunities, including an academic scholarship. Instead of spending my money on going out to eat during lunch, I could have been saving up for dorm supplies. All the time I spent at parties should have been spent filling out scholarships so I wouldn't have to take out any loans. My decisions, or lack there of, have made me smarter and a whole lot wiser.

I would tell myself to make sure I stay focused on my classes, because I came to college for an education. Parties are secondary, and so are friends, but I need to make sure I have my classes under control before I try to start doing extra things. You can have fun in college, because it's a new experience for you but just don't get carried away with it and lose sight of your goal. You can party anytime, but you don't have many chances at getting your degree, especially at how much it cost to go to school. I would also tell myself to focus more on applying for scholarships. I did a good job looking for them, but i need to do an even better job at getting that money for school. College is a great experience and I believe everybody should have that experience in their life, but always remember the most important reason you're there: your education.

i would tell myself and anyone else to never give up. regardless of how hard it gets just keep on pushing through because on the other side of every struggle is a well deserved prize. most people quit college when the going gets tough thinking that they'll never use any of the material that they've learn but what they dont realize is that it's always good to have something to fall back on whenever your dream come crashing down.

Barlow, you're a great football player and smarter than you think. Think about all the people who have looked up to you over the years, think about your dreams, and think about your future. Nothing comes easy in this life, and thinking that you can walk through without struggling is ignorant and wrong. You have all the talent in the world yet you're going to ignore a football scholarship because you don't feel like playing anymore! Listen, you only have one life, so just be yourself. Don't worry about what other people want you to do. Do what makes you happy. You can be whatever you want, but don't settle or you will regret it for the rest of your life. Going from highschool to college will be tough, but well worth it in the end I promise. Take your competitive nature and use it towards life. You're a leader. So don't ever give up, and make the best out of what God has given you.

[myself speaking to a slightly younger me]: "Tash, here are a few things you need to remember and keep in mind within the next couple of months and probably for the next year while you make your move from high school to college: 1. Remember to call, e-mail, text, or make some kind of contact, more than once a week, with not only mom but dad too; he's going to miss you just as much as mom will, maybe more, and they both are going to go nuts without you around. 2. Leave high school behind you when you go. Every once in a while you're going to see those same girls around campus, that said bad things about you in high school, but just forget about it and move on with your life. And 3. You've heard it before many times but you've never listened, BE YOURSELF! It honestly doesn't matter what others think of you. It's college there are going to be a bunch of new and different people, so you can just be who you want to be, ok. Have fun!... But don't go crazy." :)

The transition to college is a major step into the next chapter of your life, and it is important to remember to weigh all your opitions when making a decision to which college you want to attend. Remember to look at every aspect of the university. Although your education is the most important reason you are attending college and you should find one that qualifies to your standards, it is also important to find a college that is comfortable for you. You will be living at the school and it is wise to look at everything in dept with how you will be surviving in your home away from home. You should look at every detail such as the times the cafeteria is open because on weekends you may be on your own for finding food or the cafeteria may close earlier at nights than you think. Either way be confident in your choice of college that you chose! College will be the most amazing experience and teach you skills you will use in everyday life.

I know how eager you are to enter the college life, and how curious you are about how it will be. All you will need to know is that you will be liked by many people, your roommate will be awesome, you will live with your dorm, and you can easily pass each and every class you take. Just sit back, relax, and get ready to have some fun.

If I could go back as a high school senior and speak to myself I would stretch the importance of being independent. When you leave for college your mother doesn't go in a bag with you; there everyday to wake you up and coach you through out the day. She also wont be there to make you do simple things like clean up your room or your homework. Professors all assume that once you make it to them you have the maturity thing down packed so they expect for their work to be done regardless. Maturity goes a long way in college too. You have to learn how to manage your time wisely and to always make the right choice. Trouble is so very easy to get into, but pure hell to get out of. Although parties may seem fun and full of excitement it's way easier to fall behind.

Currently as a third year college student, I have learned alot about the college life and it is not easy to make the transition from your high school life. You have more freedom and you experience things you never thought you would come across in life. My advice is do not graduate early. I entered college one year earlier than expected due to I finished and graduated from high school a year early. That last year of high school gives you time to mature a little bit more and you will not feel as awkward when you enter your freshman year of college. Also, it will be hard when you move away from home, but become actively involved in school because you meet alot of new people and make life time friends. Do make the effort to come home about once a month and call a few times a week to keep a well developed bond with your parents. Learn to discipline yourself because if not then you could fail out of your first years of school or be put on academic probation. Allow yourself to have fun, but remain focus on your goals and dreams.