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To be focused on the primary goals in life and not waste time on material and irrelevant things. I would also advise my self to be very determined and aim high for the moon, cause if I aim at the moon I may Fall among the stars. With determination and hardwork comes success.

It is going to hard but worth it. You are going to the have the best time but sacrifice alot of sleep on the way. Life gets more complicated but atleast petty situations no longer bother you. The color burnt orange will be seared into your mind for the rest of your life. The best advice I could give is what I strive to do every year that I am in school, worker harder, get better grades, go out more, meet more people, party as much as possible. You can handle it.

I would say not to worry quite so much about the difficulty as far as acedemics go. If you do well in high school, you will do well in college. You'll have to work harder, yes, but you will still do well. I would also say to enter college with an open mind, and try not to let past experiences dictate your future ones. College is a chance to reinvent yourself and it is very important to take that opportunity and run with it. Lastly, I would say to get involved as soon as possible in activities outside of school. It's important to have an escape; to have something that you enjoy doing that will allow you to destress and just think about something other than class at least once a week.

Enjoy high school while it lasts! You will not believe how incredibly hard college is and how much you will miss your friends and family back home. Work on meeting new people! Growing up in a small town you never really had to do that, so practice now because you will have to very soon. Appreciate your parents. Life is completely different without them, and they probably do know what's best for you. Get into a dormatory hall at least for the first year. It's part of the college experience, and it's also a great way to meet people. Read books just for the fun of it. Once you get to college you will have so much required reading that there will be no time for leisure reading. Figure out what you believe in and what you stand for- politically, morally, and spiritually- and stick to it because if you don't you will question everything during the next four years. And finally, have fun. Life isn't ALL about grades and achievements. You have proved yourself to teachers, peers, and prospective colleges so take in every milestone and "last" and be happy.

Having graduated from college last year, and going back soon, I have a good idea of what I wish I?d known as a high school senior. I?d first tell myself to study as hard as is necessary to get at least a 3.5 GPA. Good grades open so many doors, and if I?d studied just a little harder (especially calculus during my freshman year), the benefits would outweigh the effect on my social life. Second, I?d say to make professional contacts with students and professors in my field, for several reasons. Those are the relationships that can really help your career. Also, I graduated without being able to ask for many recommendations from professors because almost all of my classes were designed for 100 more students. Looking back, I would have gone to the professors? office hours more, even if I understood the material. They have so much wisdom to offer about succeeding in the field. Lastly, I would tell myself to slow down and live in the moment. College was one of my most life-changing experiences to date. I wish I?d spent less time napping and more time savoring that time.

College is a milestone in your life. Mentors tend to put a lot of pressure on choosing a degree plan to pursue RIGHT NOW. There is no doubt that they will tell you that money is a big issue and it is imperative not to waste it. They may even tell you that it is crucial to go in with a plan of how you will get your degree and get out in four years. If you really think about it, what is more important- choosing the right degree, or saving money? Though the pressure to rush through college is growing, it is more important to go at your own pace. Figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life is one of the prevalent decisions that you can make, so don't take it for granted. Push yourself to think it out and avoid just going through the motions. Take the time to sit down and think critically about the direction you are taking in life. Challenging yourself is important, but it means nothing if you do not enjoy the path you are taking. When you find your passion your purpose will supersede all barriers.

Doyin! Senior year was fun, right? Of course. But guess what, college is going to be so much more fun than this. It's not going to be exactly what you expected, but it's going to be great. Here's what you need to start doing now... You may not like this one so much, but... You need to learn how to study Doyin. Suprise, suprise, you don't really know how to study! And that's a skill you'll need to put to use immidiately! So just start getting into the habit of studying effectively. And another thing, learn how to manage your time well. Not such a big deal as studying well, but your social life and academic life tend to sometimes take over the other so you just need to be careful about that. And Doyin, don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. In fact, that's all I want you to do. GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE. If you start feeling too comfortable, get out and explore some! And, wow, this is the most important thing... whatever you do, DO NOT TAKE CALCULUS!

I would tell myself to not take advantage of final exemptions. I was not required to take any of my final exams my senior year and I believe that hurt me in many ways. I would tell myself that college would be easier for me and that my test taking skills would be much improved if I had learned how to study for and take difficult exams in high school. I would explain to myself that by taking these exams, I would be much more academically disciplined and I would not stress out as much about my exams in college. The transition from high school to college was toughest for me in the area of test taking. So, I know if I had realized how important taking my finals were in high school was, I would have done better my freshman year.

Be ready for the social change and the new set of responsibilites not only in academic work but personal life. Although cooking, doing laundry, cleaning are all simple tasks, the complexity in it all arises from balancing school work, a social life, and personal integrity and maintenance.