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Some advice that I would give my highschool self is to be open minded, try to network and also meet new people which can really help as you progress on in college. Also get more involved and make better study habits try to let the teacher know you care about the class by asking questions and talking to them after class which also helps them to know your face and name. Most of all I would have said really think about what you want to do after you graduate college because these 4 years go by so fast for you to decide in that time what you will want do for the rest of your life. Last I would encourage myself and say to stay positive the whole time I am making my highschool to college transition.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college will be hard work, but with dedication and hard work, I know that college will help you achieve your goals and put you into a great career. I would tell myself that college isn't as hard as some people think as long as you work hard and put enough effort into your learning. I would tell myself also that too much free time is good, but I must put it to good use. Do not go partying because all great students do not have to party to fit in. I would tell myself to make a lot of friends at college so that I have a good social network so that I can form study groups to increase my learning. I would tell myself that a great education comes from hard work and perserverance, so get as much education as i possibly can. Teach yourself how to be a great student and please attend class everyday. A good student always goes to class on time.

I would stress to myself the importance of applying for scholarships. The later you wait to apply for scholarships, the harder it is to obtain one. I had over a 3.8 in high school and a 27 on the ACT, and I am still having trouble paying for college. I would also stress the importance of being organized. I would make a schedule for my activities and make sure that my schoolwork and leisure activities balance out.

I would tell myself to stay focus. My major mistake during my freshman year was being distracted by the numerous things that were going on in my life. I would tell my high school self to not let whatever was going on to throw me off and whenever I needed to, to just put the situation on the back burner and return to it when I have handled all my school workload.

Assuming that I could go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would most definitely begin to teach myself to better manage time and to keep a planner. I would also tell myself that in a short period of time I will have lots of responsibilities that previously didn't exist so, I would better prepare myself for this by taking initiative and accept some responsibilities that weren't mine. I would also explain to myself the importance of tenacity and teach myself to be a self starter.

Attending college is a great experience. Campus life allows you to experience the most independence you have ever had. Campus life can distract you from studies so keep in mind your true objective which is to complete a degree. It is okay if you are not sure exactly what you want to do but in deciding on a degree make sure that it is marketable. You can get a degree in a number of fields but that does not guarentee you a job upon graduation. Explore prospective job growth and determine if any fields are of interest. The chances of getting a job after graduation will be much better if the field is expanding with job growth. It is also beneficial to start making contacts. A lot of job searching is determined by "who you know". Making aquaintences with those that will be great future references will give you an extra edge.

I need to make sure I study harder for the AP Exams so I can get out of most of the core classes and also make sure money is available to Klept just in case. It is also a wise idea to practice history and math online as I get ready for school because then it would only be review when I began class. Last, but certainly as important, make sure I look at the Department Scholarships offered by the University. Many people overlook the inner-school scholarships and focus on external scholarships or the inital entry University scholarships. I wish I had known because I could have easily picked up some extra aide from the School of Public Health or Psychology. It is just as important to look at some of the programs offered byt he University instead of waiting on them to find me. Finding programs and applying them allows me to get the foot in the door before others and opens opportunities to become an official or an imprtant figure within the organization.

Were I able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I do not believe I would give myself any advice about college life. I feel that half of the thrill of a freshman year comes with learning about oneself and discovering what college life is really like. I received advice from teachers and former classmates about their college experiences, and the one thing I learned is it is a different experience for everyone. College life is what one makes of it, and the transition from high school to college can be as smooth or as difficult as one chooses to make it. I believe that it builds character to go into college with great expectations and see how realistic one can make those expectations. College does not have to be scary. After all, it is usually not a fear of failing that most freshman experience. It is a fear of the unknown. It is also more fun and gratifying to conqure fear on your own. However, my advice to every high school senior would be to never sign up for eight a.m. classes unless you are a morning person!

I would tell myself that college isnt easy as I think. Besides school work, there are other things I have to consider like my social life and other distractions.

I would tell myself to have researched exactly what I want to do before attending school to facilitate the process of choosing a major. Since the best way to choose a particular field of study is to actually have experienced the lifestyle that comes with it, I would tell myself to have accompanied individuals in the fields I had in mind to gain an understanding of what they do. As a result, this would help me realize what I want in life and do what is necessary to gain it. In addition to researching a particular major, I would definitely remind myself to become more responsible. By reminding myself that I am becoming an adult, I would more likely watch my actions and make sure they correlate with what a mature adult would do.