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If i can go back in time i would tell myself on how important it is to study hard and get good grades because at the end a good gpa counts more for scholarship opportunities and college recognition. It would be not to leave anything partially undone and to never dimish myself as not being good enough. Giving positive words to myself would really help me open my eyes on how good it will be when i give it my all. I would suggest myself to always keep myself focus on what i want and not on what others want. I would make sure to talk about my weakness so i can work on making my weakness into my strenghts. Another great thing would be to tell myself about my failures because at the end it would be where i learned an important life lessson. At the end I would tell myself that my parents love me and care for me even tough somethings it won't seem like it. Neverless those are the things that will give me the strenght to be a better person in order to make my parents proud of having me as a daughter.

I would tell myself to focus on school, and making connections. Although my first year wasn't the best with dealing with school, I definitely have discovered a lot about myself and I'm making better choices. I'd tell myself not to get caught up with relationships and parties but sit down and focus on friends and doing well in classes.

I would give myself advise about all of the scholarship opportunities that are available to everyday individuals. I would coach myself on how to research and look for better ways to pay for my school vs working 3 jobs for 7 yrs. Additionally, I would advise myself on the importance of networking and human relationships. Most opportunities that arise are because of the realationships that have been previously established. Lastly, I would illustrate the importance of living closer to school and how the overall cost of transportation is a key factor to saving money while in school.

Every freshman at school should know that UH is NOT an easy school. Many people think it will be very easy to make an A in every class. The time management is better than in high school, but the grades you make in class can portray differently due to curves or just extremely difficult questions.

Look up the degree plans at this school. Take all the basics you need at a community college. Then come here and finish up your degree.

Know who you counselor or advisor is, they are the mothers of your career. They are there to help you and lead you. They can led you to people who can help with your academics and they can also lead you to other counselors that might help you with a different major. I know I was having trouble deciding if I wanted to be a double Med major or do a major and minor and my counselor directed me to the career center. They worked around my schedule for an appointment, were really friendly, and they do help a lot! Also, know where the important buildings are. Like the UC with the bookstore and organizations, the Welcome Center with almost everything, and the location of your counselor.

I would tell myself to get into a better study habit. I would tell myself the work is hard, but not impossible. Lastly, I would say that college is something I have never experienced, so keep an open mind to things.

I had to learn a lot coming into college for my first semester. If I could go back in time, I would give myself lots of pointers to prepare. First, I would tell my self to take AP classes more seriously. I would say that I should take as many AP classes that I could handle and try my best to pass the AP test. That way, I could get college credit for the course which would enable me to save money by not having to take those prerequisites, and it would aslo help me to start my major specific classes sooner. Secondly, I would tell myself to break my bad procrastination habit early, because that will only hurt me in the future. Lastly, I would say to myself that I should fill out as many scholarship applications as possible, because I now know that paying for college is no joke.

Focus on grades and dont' trust anyone. Life is too short to focus on fixing things that can't be fixed. Family first and those who matter won't mind how you really are.

During your college career, dedicate yourself to studying and making good grades in all of your classes. There is a time to play around and a time to really bear down and study. Stay away from all the negative elements trying to influence you to do things that you shouldn't do. Also, take care of your spirit, mind and body. Once the spirit is well, all the rest will fall in line.