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I would tell myself that i need to make sure what i really need going into the classes. I should research the majors that i am looking at and make sure i've got all the right classes under my belt. Also i would suggest to myself that i should take as many classes as i could each semester. But the one thing i would tell myself is that if you take on a lot you are going to be stressed out and you should try and take it easy if you can. College is fun and your going to enjoy it quite a bit but make sure you keep yo your priorities which is school.

If i could talk to myself I would tell myself that I meed to become more serious and get ready to take on more responsibility.

I would encourage myself to value my education, stressing its importance and value, and inform myself to keep my options open as pertaining to career field and college choices. I would tell myself to avoid student loans and credit cards of any type and that I would need to work while in college and learn to budget, save, and plan ahead; to always have a backup plan just in case original plans fail. I would explain to myself how college is a lot different from high school, being that it's not free to attend and that my success in completion and graduation would rely solely on my ability and effort I put forth, that I would be my biggest support system. I would also encourage myself not to just get one degree but to get as educated I could, to research and find out every tool and resource available to help me on my educational journey. Lastly, I would encourage myself that I could to whatever set my mind to, to choose a longterm career field that I enjoyed and one that would make a difference; changing not only my life but the lives of others, for the better.

Time management is everything. Make sure that you can get your priorities straight, so that you can get everything done and still have time to do what you want. Planning is essential to success, when it comes to college your education is all on you, you have to take the initiative and go after the things that you want to do. High School only prepares you so much for college, you need to enjoy everything that you have in high school because when you graduate you won't have many of the things that you do now. Enjoy the small things that life has to offer, and be more open minded about things so that you can truly get the most out of your college experience. People are probably the most important part of college, when you find good people, hang on to them and don't let them go because when you are surrounded by good people you won't have to face the hard things alone.

The advice I will give is to start preparing for college early as possible. Decide what you want to study in college way before your freshman year in high school. This will let you know what courses you need to take to help prepare you for college. Also I would stress you must read your text book. College professors expect for you to come to class prepared and you have read your assignment.

As a high school senior, I was unaware how much high school really effects on your college career. My senior year, I could have been alot more goal oriented than I was. If I would have put forth more effort towards scholarships, grades, awards, I would be alot better off in college. It is so critically important to always keep college in mind when you're in high school, it is just around the corner.

Tiffany, relax. Everything is going to be okay. Don't think about things too much and make yourself sick from stress. Everything will work out in the end. You can't figure out everything in life right when you want to. Just go with the flow and do your best in school. DO NOT ever skip class! You will regret it!

If I were able to go back in time knowing what I know now about college and making the transition I would first start out by saying,"Keep your chin up." The word 'no' is only the beginning to another opportunity. The simple advice that is given in young peoples critical high school years is probably, in my opinion, the best advice ever given. ALWAYS go to class no matter what. That is the best advice that I could give myself when I was a senior in high school about college. The teacher will most likely notice you if you are there everyday. You will be able to make friends in the same field as you. One last important aspect related to attending scheduled school hours everyday is that you are bound to make better grades just by being there. In conclusion if i were to tell myself at a younger age what to do it would be to go to school everyday so that those life altering opportunities dont pass you up just because you weren't there.

Don't be afraid of where you're going, who you're going to meet, and what you'll become. College isn't about placing you in life, it's about taking those first steps towards the life you want afterwards - you know, the real one. Your first year, enjoy the time you have but stay focused for the next classes to come. Your second and third, keep on top of your schedule socially and academically, and remember you're going to want independent time. Your last year, maintain your grades, but above all maintain your friendships before you leave school. You will have bad days, but recall the stupid, funny, strange and beautiful times you have had throughout your time; school is worth it. It's worth it to you to live this life to your fullest potential. Finally, remember that if you can make yourself smile until 10 a.m. then your day will be guarenteed a little happier. Happiness is what you're searching for in school. Never forget that.

If i could go back and advise myself on the future one of the first things i would tell me would be this: dont worry so much about social status becasue the drama that fills the halls of a highschool are non existent in college. The second thind would be that while classes wont be a walk in the park they are not truly as hard as people portray them to be. Also, the fear of leaving home for a new setting while at first may be quite a burden on the mind it really isnt as bad as it sounds becasue it only takes a few days to get adjusted and it eventually becomes your home. Procrastination is something that invariably invades the minds of all college student but i would advise on the use of calendars and agendas to get thigns accomplished on time because in the end procrastination is the thing that makes college work so much harder.