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College is a HUGE transition from a small town high school. You will meet new people that open your eyes to things you have never even heard of before and you will begin to discover your real self. Don't start out partying too much because classes here are really difficult. Learning to balance school work, a part time job, and your social life if going to be your biggest challenge yet, but hang in there you get the hang of it by your sophomore year. Ask for help as soon as you find something you don't understand. Waiting until the night before the test doesn't do any good and be prepared to make your first C on a test. High school was a piece of cake compared to college. It's a lot of fun though so don't be nervous. Good luck!

I would advise myself to think past the idea that I would always be in the same field for my entire work career. I would recommend that regardless of the type school I chose to attend, a community college or four year university, place an emphasis on academic courses in science and math because they could prove useful in the future. And surround yourself with students who want to work hard to maintain a good gpa. If you surround yourself with good students to study with, everyone in the group will learn something from each other. Always go to class prepared to take notes and learn something new every day. Most importantly always maintain a positive attitude towards every subject.

If I could go back ad talk to myself as a high-school senior I would first tell myself not to worry because it would all work out in the end. I would tell myself to have an open mind because anything is possible. I would also make sure not to be so hard on myself. The biggest thing I would say is that I would find the friends in college I had always missed. The last thing would be that college turns out to be great and nothing to be scared of.

The best advice that I would give to myself is to start learning how to manage time and be responsible and organized so that keeping up with classes will be a breeze. Also, I would tell myself not to commit to a major right away, considering I have already switched it once. Another thing would be to remember that balanced meals and much sleep is needed, along with time to study and do homework, learn how to be able to keep up with all of that. Most importantly, have fun, and make plenty of friends along the way.

I would tell myself to take harder courses to better prepare myself for my college courses. I would also tell myself that I should work harder to maintain a high GPA, because it really affects scholarships. Finally, I would tell myself not to base my decision of which college to choose on anyone or anything besides what feels right.

Every year of high school I took concurrent enrollment and/or distance education classes. My goal was to enroll in enough college credits to earn my associates degree at the same time I graduated high school. Most of my classes were in the same classroom with the same classmates so I did not really feel like I was in high school. College was a weird adjustment coming from high school classes, with an average of five students. Most classes, at the university I attend, had over twenty to thirty people in each class. However, when I graduated high school and started college, all the distance ed. classes were worth the work. I wish I could have told my senior high school self to work a little harder and be more involved in high school. Even though my high school experience was different from most people's, I am very glad I took all the college classes I did and was able to earn my associates degree.

Pay more attention to your studies, you have PLENTY of time for a social life!

I would have told myself that just doing what the teacher has listed down on a piece of paper is not enough. At that point, I would have looked at myself like I was crazy and the words did not come out of my own mouth. Then I would continue to explain that success is not determined by knowing that the person beside you is not going to get a better grade. It is not even knowing that your easy work is better than the adverage. You have to turn in every essay, document, or simple math equation with pride knowing that you did more than the standard obligation, because that's what your professor's will expect back. It is doing your work to your maximum ability and that's exactly what an education at The University of Alabama is all about.

As a senior in High School, I was very goal oriented and involved in a lot of organizations at school and in the community. I felt as if the college life would be somewhat easier because I didn't have to take as many classes and go to school from 8:30am-3:30pm as I did in High School. Therefore, I would - if I could - go back in time and advise myself to take it easy, know my limits. I feel as if I needed to rest a little more before embarking on such a big journey in my life. I have no regrets at all; however, I do feel as if I could have changed a few things for the better.

The same advice I have been giving myself since my father died when I was fifteen: do not give up. No matter how hard life gets or seems to get, there's always something bright to look forward to. Having your degree. If you have a bad day, know you will have a good day. If you see rain clouds and stormy obstacles, know that rainbows will come and radiant miracles will shine through. Never forget who you are and what you are trying to acheive in life. Life is incredibly short and you should live as if you are going to do it all. You should work hard to become the best that you can be at what you want to do and it will pay off. But remember: the whole time you are in college, you are always thinking of crossing the stage and being on the other side as an alumnus, but you should also take the time and enjoy being young and having the freedom to do what you want now. These are the days that will make you and take you throughout your life. Never give up what you want to do.