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I would say to myself to "hold on tight for what is about to be the ride of your life kid!!!" Although college life is fun and there will be a lot of distractions, you cannot loose focus. Use all the resources that are available to you and always ask questions so that you are knowledgable of all that you need to do for success. Never loose hope, because there will be times where you want to give up but no one said life is easy! Take avantage of the fact that your professors, counselors, and peers have experiences and can share knowledge and provide you with insight. Above all, keep strong and study hard. Your future is begining and the world is a beautiful place; keep your mind open.

I would tell myself to research colleges more before applying, and truly thinking about what I want during my college life. Thinking about my priorities and what I care about are necessities. I need to put more time into one of the biggest decisions of my life.

If I could speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stay focused, dedicated, and above all else, calm. College scared me at first, and while I was able to face the challenges and even surprise myself with my learning and grades, the difference between high school and college and the transition between them slowed me down a little bit at first. I, in college, would tell my high school self that no matter how rough it is to go to a new school with no friends, much more demanding classes, a large campus, and a harder field of study, I can only be intimidated if I let myself. I would remind myself that I can achieve it as long as I remember my goal and remember that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

If I were able to turn back time. I would talk to myself and explain three things to me. The first being; saving is a huge part of being a responsible student, and every penny helps. Next I would talk about the "College hype", it is nonsense to go out and party all the time. The third and last thing that I would explain to myself is being yourself is one of the most crucial parts of going through college. If you go on to be yourself, then you will realize your true desires , and once you decide something you desire you wount stop till you are able to achieve what you desire. In my case it is a BS in healthcare management, and nothing will stop me from achieving what I desire.

Apply to as many universities that you can and be careful with your decision. Do not turn down a college just because its a rivial of your favorite team and your education is more important than anything else. Study Hard and Play Harder.

As a senior in high school I really didn't know much about applying to college and what exactly I needed to do as far as making sure that I could make it as affordable as possible. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself about scholarships and how they can rmake all the difference when it comes to being able to afford college. When I was applying for college as a high school senior I had absolutely no knowledge of all the different types of scholarships there are out there. I felt that I was just an average student and there was absolutely no way I could ever get any sort of scholarship to help me pay for college. I know now that there are scholarships out there for everyone, and this is something I really wish I would've known when I was a high school senior.

Freshman year was great. You have a lot of lifelong friends. However, you spent way too long wallowing in a major that did you no good. Making computer games is hard, mostly because of the fact you are really bad at computer science/programming. Design is completely different from actual implementation. Also, when you moved out of the dorms, that should not have given you free range to play wow all day because you didn't have easy access to hang out with friends. You should have joined some clubs, and made MORE friends. You should have pursued your passion of writing earlier, and participated in multiple internships to give you real working experience. The biggest thing to understand is just to not be afraid to fail. It would have been lovely if the school held your hand to that realization, but ultimately, you have to find it within yourself to just take things on, because the more you do, the faster you can fail, and the faster you can get over it and move on.

Jump into college with both feet. Start off going to a community college, make the transition easy for yourself . This is a great place to start, especially if you do not know what you intend to major in. Do not wait until the last minute to start looing for scholarship money. Every bit of money helps so look any and everywhere to find any financial help. Take advantage of the resources that the school provides to you and the help that the counselors can give you. know that there are people to help you and you are not alone in your college experience.

Learn how to study consistently without procrastinating. Focusing during the lectures is more important than studying by yourself. Get involved in school activities and take advantage of the school benefits as much as you can. Learn how to balance yourself between academics and extracurricular activities. Overall, enjoy the college life since it will just be one time of your life.

I would tell my past self to apply to California State University Long Beach because it is far more affordable and that I will end up switching to a business administration major instead of biological sciences.