Kaitlyn
I would tell myself that it is lonely if you don't put yourself out there. You need to be outgoing in order to meet new people and expand you social network.
Rebecca
I would say try to get more help on the work that i do not understand and try to make time for everything. Also that procrastination does not pay off so do the work in timely fashion. Also that having fun is a good way to get rid of stress. Remember that you are doing this to improve yourself so do the work and it will pay off.
Rachel
Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to just go to Texas State University and skip going to a community college because you will learn more and all your hard work will be credited instead of transfusing and losing all your hard working hours you spends so much money on. I would also tell myself that college is in investment in your life and you will get what you put into it and I would go back and work even harder for the things I have now to make them mean more in my life.
Kyle
College is not what you think. It isn't a 24/7 party like TV shows and movies make it out to be. You will be bored sometimes, and you will be overloaded with work, but it's the best time of your life. The friends you make in college will potentially be some of your best friends for life. Meet as many people as you can, get involved with campus life and student organizations, and remember to have fun even when you're working. When you put your creativity into school work, you get your best results. College is a chance for a fresh start. You can be anyone you want. Take advantage of it. You will get to recreate who you are, so make yourself into the smart, successful, easy to talk to person that you know you can be.
Emily
I would advise my high school self not to stress about the lack of love I recieved at home throughout my parents divorce. During my first few weeks of college I met and made so many new friends and the emptiness in my heart was filled. It was hard for me to concentrate on my homework when my parents were yelling constantly. It was also hard to concentrate in class when I was worried about what would be happening when I got home. I am happier and feel more loved now than I have ever before in my life.
Frances
Be yourself! There are a lot of different personalities and types of people that converge on a college campus and everyone has a role. Do not compromise your beliefs. Know that each person is an individual that can make a valuable contribution to the wholistic atmosphere of the campus and a diversity of opinions and people is important for everyone's education. If everyone is alike, than less is learned by everyone. Do not be afraid to express yourself and ask questions in class. Even if it seems like all the other students are thinking along the same vein, a new opinion or perspective adds depth and richness to everyones experience and to that particular topic. Professors relish all kinds of opinions and want students to express doubts and alternative perspectives about the topics addressed in class. Do not let the pervailing style or personality on campus sway you into becomming something you are not. This time in life is integral for building strength of character and one of the ways that happens is through learning how to express your own personal style and opinions.
Ian
I would have to go back further than high school to junior high and tell myself to work a ot harder than i did in high school. I think college would be easier now if I had paid my dues then.
If i answered as you asked, I would have told myself that " IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET INTO COLLEGE" Then I wouldn't have wasted 2 years trying to figure out what I wanted. I guess everyone does it in their own time and way. I'm just glad I found mmy way.
Katie
In high school, I did not place nearly as high of an importance on education as I do now, so the first piece of advice I would give myself is too focus on my education more and not let partying and hanging out with my friends take a priority. I would also tell myself that staying in town to go to the local community college would not be so bad. I was very upset to learn that I had to stay in town, while all of my friends went off to a university, but looking back it was the best thing I ever did. I saved a lot of money and it was a great stepping stone between high school and college. Some students do not need it, but I definitely did. I often wish that I could go back and do high school over again, but since I can't, I have tried to make up for it in my college years. I have consistently done better each year that I have been in college and have a current GPA of 3.6- something that I am very proud of.
Veronica
I would tell myself to be top 25{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} so I could get in automatically. I still got accepted but I had to write an essay and submit other papers instead of getting in automatically. I would also tell myself that the only real friend you have is your parents. They are the only ones that would do anything for you and be there when you really need them. Also trust no one. Don't assume everyone is nice because it could put you in a dangerous situation that you could potentially avoid if you are careful. Focus on you studies because high school is nothing like college. You cant get away with only studying one day for a test and making an A. In college you have to study for weeks to pull off an A. You have to learn to manage your time wisely and since you are paying for college it's very important that you take it seriously because it is expensive. There will be a lot of peer pressure to do things that you might not want to do. Just know its okay to say NO! Just stay true to yourself and you'll do great.
Garrett
I would begin by explaining how important it is to apply myself to every subject and that learning and understanding the information is just as important as getting a good grade. Attaining a decent GPA isn't the only important aspect of taking a course because if you don't understand what is being taught then that 4.0 means nothing. Then I would continue by explaining how crucial the dual-credit courses in high school are and that they really do affect you later on down the road. Each class that you take affects your GPA and once it drops it takes a lot of work to get it back up to where it needs to be. But one of the most important piece of information that I would give is don't compare your grades or work ethics to that of your peers. You know what you are recquired to do and it is your responsibility to meet or even exceed these goals. Just because someone else can read something once and understand it doesn't mean that you can. Just do everything it takes for YOU to understand information and you will succeed.