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The one piece of advice I would give myself would be to take initiative about everything. Every college student realizes they're on their own, but none of us every realize that the only person out their to motivate us now are ourselves. No more pesky parents or overmotivational high school teachers. College professors are content with the grade that you are content with and don't ask for more. Every college student needs to take initiative. Nothing falls in to your lap anymore. If you have questions, no one is going to ask them for you. You have to look out more for yourself, because no one is going to tell you how to live your life anymore. Pursue anything that sounds interesting, because they won't come to you. Plus, the more determined you are, the further you will go. Take, take, take initiative.

I would go back and tell myself that life is ever changing and there is always a new outlook on the things that you are doing. I would probably tell myself not to take a few teachers. I would also tell myself to follow my heart and go on and be an art major instead of waisting some time doing majors thinking that they will be more of a support for the family that I want later on in life. Lastly I would tell myself that life is full of wonderful surprises and that there is always a new day coming.

If i could go back and give myself advice as a highschool senior I would have plenty to say. I would tell myself to take my schoolwork more seriously. I would also tell myself not to procrastinate when wiriting essays because you will not get the grade you are looking for doing a paper at the last minute. I would advise myself to be confident and outgoing. I would tell myself to take my time and look over my work. Lastly, I would tell myself to have fun.

Do not save your easiest classes until your senior year of high school. You will get lazy and forget how to study properly. Make sure you take an advanced math course so that you remember all that you need to take a college entrance exam. Also, do not choose a college based on what your friends decide. Do what is best for you, and only you. Also, if you have to have a job, make sure you find one that will accomidate your school schedule as it changes.

Work harder to make good grades instead of just riding out the classes without putting forth the effort.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to leave my all what I have worked for from that point. As a high school graduate you should keep in contact with any relationships within family or friends. They will be helpful and if you just leave them behind, you will be hurting when hard times present themselves.

I would advise myself to save money before heading to college. I never understood the financial burden that college could place on me until I ended up having to pay for everything on my own. Without the help of parents, simple things such as paying a phone bill become monumental tasks. Financial strain often leads to stress, and I would also advise myself to learn how to deal with my stress before heading to college. My freshman year was very hard in terms of stress because I simply didnt know how to deal with it. After learning new budgeting skills and how to manage my stress, I've noticed that college has become much more enjoyable and it is much easier to relax.

Learn good study habits!!!!

If i could go back in time and tell myself advice about the college life, i would start by saying, "Get to know your professors." They are there to help you, not just teach you or hound you. Also, get up and go to class! Trust me, it's not worth skippin all the time. All the work you have to make up is huge! The first year of college isn't that hard, so don't worry about the hardness of work. It's not that hard, it's just you have a lot of it.

I think i would have paid more attention to my teachers advise on learning better study habits because we sure have to do a lot of it. i played 4 sports in high school, so i know what it means to stay acadimically challenged. i also think i would have learned to be more independant as far as learning to do laundry and cooking. mom aint all ways going to be around.i've allways had to really stay on top of every thing to prove that i'm not a quiter,but i think that has made me a little stronger ,so i wouldnt change that. i guess its hard to ever be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} ready to make the transition. i probably would have used my guidance councelor more to, because i've realized you sure do need them when you go to college. i also would have learned how to search for scholorships, because even tho they say you make to much money as a middle class family and you dont qualify for any help, by the time you take out loans and use all you prents income you wish you had know how to .