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I would advise myself to take the challenge head on. Instead of waiting to go back and earn my masters I would have stayed in school finished both degrees then sought a career. I would have earned degrees in different fields so that if I became uninterested in the career I originally chose I would have another degree to fall back on. I would have advised myself to intern as much as possible and take every opportunity for professional development.

I would tell myself to stay focused. It's okay to have a social life as long as it is not interfering with your school work. Communicate with your teachers when you need help and make sure to keep up with the readings and classwork. If you are still struggling, make sure to find the time to get tutoring. Don't be afraid to go to on-campus activities. Students are always open to making new friends. And lastly, JUST PICK A MAJOR ALREADY! It's okay to switch later if you decide you want to do something else.

I think what's most important about college is realizing that it doesn't matter what other people think about where you want to go. Don't choose your college based off of anyone else and their decision, especially your boyfriend or girlfriend. What matters the most is whether or not YOU like the school! It's a super important decision and yes you want your friends to be close, but in the long run, its your decision, not anyone else's. Also, don't overlook any schools, you never know what school may surprise you. I ended up deciding to go to the university that was my least favorite out of my list and I absolutlely love it and can't imagine being anywhere else. If you don't know exactly where you want to go or what you want to do, don't rule out community college! A lot of community colleges have excellent Honors programs that will get you headed in the right direction and help you figure out what you're really passionate about without breaking your bank account. Most of all, don't stress! Everything will fall in it's place and you will succeed!

If I were able to go back to high school, I would tell myself that I should make friends, get some of the college experience but also say that no goal is too far to reach. When you get the chance to do something great then do it because you do not want to have something amazing pass you by. Do a workstudy program because you learn a lot and get real life experience. My plate is full now but that does not make going to school and doing assignments any less important. Always remember that when you are working and going to school, make sure that you put yourself and your schooling before working, especially on campus jobs. Success is going to help mold the future so do not fall behind on school work.

As a college student there are many advice tips that I would give myself as a high school senior. The first advice tip would be to apply to many more scholarships. This year I struggled with tuition and I am looking for many different scholarship options in order to decrease my tuition bill next year semester. Another tip would be to establish strong study habits. In college there are very few grades that actually contribute to your overall grade. Most of these grades are accumulated through tests and quizzes. Studying will help improve overall grades and understanding of the material given. Even though I had to learn how to study properly this semester, i still managed to receive a 3.1 my first semester.

Entering through the portal of a time machine and returning to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself a great deal of advice. The most important advice that I would give to myself is that balance is key. Oftentimes, seniors are experiencing complete freedom from their parents as they commence college. There is an abundance of activities, events, and student and athletic groups to join. There are new people to meet and befriend. However, I must harp on balance. Balance amongst friends, parties, and academics is so vital. During these four years, it is important to balance academia and activities. Imagine that working towards an undergraduate degree is a road to a fulfilling career or the light at the end of the tunnel. That road includes a bright yellow line that aids you in balancing your life as a student. Falling to one side will lead to abandonment of another, whether it be a loss of meaningful friendships or poor performance in a critical class. Remaining balanced allows for neither of these two to fall by the wayside. Balance will allow a student to make everlasting friendships and also successfully prepare them for a bright future ahead.

Pick a school that will bring out the best in you. And pick an environment where you will think that you will make an abundant of friends because the friends you make will be friends for life!

My parents would actually love this response. I would have told my senior self to listened to them more from the very beginning. I wish I didn't blow so much money over the Summer. I would tell my senior self to save every penny and work 2 or 3 jobs if possible. Its not just the tuition which is huge, but the books and other unplanned expenses. My spending money was gone within a month because I just didn't really think about it being a problem. There is no hidden college fund for me. My parents didn't have a lot of money saved up. I guess I never realized how stressful paying for college could be. My parents always warned me about college loans and how hard they are to pay back. I just wish I could tell my senior self to truly pay more attention when they were discussing these things with me. I wish I could go back and tell me senior self to fill out those scholarhip applications when they told me to fill them out. If I had, I probably wouldn't be stressing myself out looking for different ways to pay tuition.

I would tell myself what my uncle told me. "You can't just wait around, you have to go out and get it and fail and prosper." With that I would tell my oldself that in order to do what you want you have to find a feesable way and that applying to alot of scholarships would only lessen the burden of debt. I would tell me that you are doing great and to not give up on my dream.

If I could go back In time and discuss my future with my High school Senior self I would tell myself to get over my prenotioned ideas about how I thought college should be. I would explain that the hoops are there to help you achieve success in the work force, that not all things go smoothly and even though there are hurdles to overcome once you achieve your goal you will be a better stronger person for it. Life is harder without an education, showing that you can work hard to earn a degree proves to future employers that you're worth the investment and you have the credentials to back it up. So let go of your angst and adn know that the next twenty years can be an easyier road if you just show initiative and follow through.