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i would prepare myself for the work load to et much harder and the curriculumm to become more challenging. Although i made a high grade point average my freshman year i wish i could have focused a little better to make it that much higher. Also i would say that you will meet a lot of great new people and i would tell myself to be accepting of everone because they all have something to bring to the table. I would tell myself to have fun but to work hard too.

Going back in time, I would advise myself to take more of the Advanced Placement exams in order to help reduce the course load in college. Additionally, I would explain how great of an opportunity college credit hours are in high school, and that I should really focus on those classes. Actually seeing the college bill makes me wonder if it would be much lower had I researched more scholarship opportunities. I therefore would have done so. I would also explain to myself how valuable an experience the summer programs are. That is, those offered by various universities to take summer courses while in High School. For instance, the Govenor's Scholar Program in Kentucky would have been a valuable experience both in preparation for college and also for additional scholarship money. After all of that, I would advise myself not to stress out too much. In essence, although applications, essays, tests, extra-curricular involvement, leadership opportunities and programs, grades, social relationships, and time to just breath are all bearing down on the college senior, I would tell myself that I'll make it through, one way or another. Just stay focussed, calm, hopeful, and remember to just smile!

I would tell myself, as a high school senior, to take an advanced course, or a few, in order to better prepare myself for college. I would also say, that when starting Freshman year, I should take advantage of the extra curricular activities offered by the college. It is the easiest way to make friends, meet faculty, and become part of the university community. Once you become ingratiated into the college community, you really become part of the school, and the rest of the transition is much easier. Becoming involved leads to new experiences, and new people. These contacts can help you to succeed in your college, by offering extra help or advice with classes, as well as help discover career opprotunities after college. Moreover, there are many opportunities that should be taken advantage of for their own sake. College challenges you to broaden your horizons - and the best way to do that is to go out and partake in the world- starting with campus events. I believe combining this with rigorous study is the best way to maximize the college experience, and I truly wish I had realized this as a high school senior.

If I could go back in time to give advice to myself last year, I would have much to say. I would start by encouraging myself to apply for more scholarships. I earned an academic scholarship for my tuition, but scholarships for room and board would be such a great help. Even the small ones add up, and it's money I wouldn't be paying right now. I would also tell myself to enjoy the time left in high school. I spent my senior year wishing so badly for college to come, that I did not fully appreciate my friends and school. I would definitely tell myself to stay away from the high school drama. The people I was friends with in high school aren't even my friends now, so the time spent on "he said/she said" or hurt feelings was a waste. Finally, I would encourage myself to spend time with my family, because no matter how disfunctional we are, I miss them when I am away at school.

Given the opportunity to go back in time and provide advice to my seventeen year old self regarding the years following graduation, I would advise myself to not start at Arizona State University. The shock I experienced my freshman year was too much; instead I would advise to attend a local community college, taking classes that sound interesting, that I might enjoy. Following this path, I could then learn, at eighteen, more about myself and my interests. I believe that following this path would allow for a more productive and positive college experience. I would also advise against rushing through the college experience. I would suggest taking the time, maximining those years and gaining all I could from the college experience.

Although I wouldn't want to change anything about my college experience thus far, there are a few things that would have been helpful to me in my transition from high school to college. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my college experience, and it has been just that: an experience. There have been some high points, beginning with my acceptance to the University of Kentucky, and equally low points. However, I feel that I do not stand alone when I say all of it has been a learning experience and I've had the time of my life. I would, without a doubt, tell myself as a high school senior to focus less on small things, remembering that my education is the reason I am there. Equally important, I would say that a deadline is a deadline, and it will make a world of difference if you meet it in a timely manner. I would encourage the involvement of activities that are outside of my comfort zone, because they can open your eyes to an entirely new world. Finally, I would tell myself to bring insect repellant; you'll be surprised what you'll find in a dorm!

The decision to attend college is huge: it is hard work and costs a significant amount of money. As a high school student I had my priorities confused and was inclined to believe my social life was more important than academics. In fact, I continued to think this way even in college. It was extremely generous of my family to pay my way for five years. Unfortunately, it did not help me develop the life skills I needed. I frivolously signed student loans without regarding the contract I was signing and never attended loan counseling. This only led to a lack of concern for graduating on time and picking a major. If I could give my juvenile-self a bit of knowledge it would wholeheartedly be the knowledge of financial responsibility. I'd attend a state university (as I am now) and start strong my freshman year. I graduated from college to find that I had not developed good study skills, time-management skills, or stress-management skills. Now at the age of 23, I'm starting over and this time with a lot more baggage weighed down by $25,000 of student loans.

It doesn't matter how comfortable in new situations; you will be uncomfortable the first semester of school. You haven't been truly NEW at a school since fifth grade. Even starting high school you had a whole group of friends to make it easier. Don't expect to have a best friend right away that will be able to read your thoughts. You're going to have to suffer through the superficial part of starting a friendship and there will be people who you read completely wrong. You will be disappointed and shot down. Don't worry though, you won't be alone. All of your friends are suffering through this lonely time too, as are the freshmen surrounding you. During those first weeks, ask people in your classes to lunch or dinner because they don't want to eat alone either. You will feel alone and like you don't have any true friends. But don't give up. You will return next semester and realize in those first few days, when you see people you met before all across campus, you'll finally feel at home. It will be your school, not just the school you attend.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself that money shouldn't be what stands in the way of going to the college you really want to attend. There are plenty of opportunities to earn scholarships and other financial aid in college, so how much money you have going in does not really matter. You just have to make opportunities for yourself by getting involved in campus activities and looking for awards you can apply for. There are plenty of resources on campus that can tell you about scholarships you can earn for your major or for an organization that you join on campus. There is plenty of money out there, you just have to know where to look for it.

I would tell myself to take the ACT as much as possible and to study for it. I would also tell myself to work on my studying habits and writing procedures. I would also tell myself to try and to apply for as much scholarships as possible.