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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that I should take the time to work on papers and to find time for myself. You become so wrapped up in everything else that you can lose focus.

Dear High School Senior Self, It is customary, seemingly logical and certainly easy to develop senioritis during this final year of high school and slack off a little, cuz you know, everyone does it ! (Including you um, I mean me). Besides, you've earned this little reprive - right?? Well, this is your college freshman self to tell you . . . "NO !" As seductive as it is/was to slack off, take it easy, let things slide and relax just a little (everyone needs a breather after all), please, stick to the routine. Continue to be involved with your school and your community - volunteering is especially important. Continue to work (you do have a job), and save as much money as you are able to. (college isn't cheap you know). Continue to fill out college scholarship applications, because the only sure way not to win a scholarship is not to apply for a scholarship. Living on campus is awesome. Being responsible for yourself is at once exhilirating and scary. College homework is demanding, but not overwhelming as long as you disipline yourself to keep on track (remember - DO NOT get behind on the french journal). College is your next grand adventure ! ENJOY !

"It's not as hard as you might think." All throughout high school I was told that college is so much harder than high school, harder than you can imagine. Hearing that all the time made me have doubts about my ability to make it in college, that I wasn't smart enough. So I strived for better grades and my way through many obstacles to get to where I am now, only to find out, college is easy! If you study hard instead of going out to party every night, then .college is going to be a much smoother ride, easier than you can imagine

There isn't much I can think of that I would say to myself had I chance to go back and do so because my experiences in becoming accustomed to this new way of living seem to be an important part of the entire college experience. If students are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} prepared for what's coming in college, I believe many would opt out of going for it because although the experiences have been influential and have changed how I go about my daily life, they've been both positive and negative. In my opinion, there are some students, including myself during my senior year, that are so interested in going to college with the view that it's all going to be one positive experience. If it weren't for this false view at the orientation of the chosen college, I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much as I could have. If I had the chance to go back and give myself advice, it would simply be to remain calm and know that whatever happens in the next four years, it's for my own good.

Please, relax, and do not worry about "knowing what I want to do with the rest of my life." There are plenty of resources and guidance along the way. Patience is a virtue. Immerse yourself in your community as much as you can. Take anything that stems your interest in your first year. If something is particularly fascinating, do not be afraid to tackle it. You gotta' take risks in this life. Do not live for anyone else but you and your own dreams and goals. This is merely another chapter in your life. Take a deep breath and be daring. Try something new, while you're at it. And smile at those who look sad!

With the opportunity to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would emphasize the importance of pacing myself. I would encourage myself to pace myself in my academic studies and social development. I would suggest that I spend enough time on my studies; however, to also allow time for myself to become involved in campus and community activities and clubs. Through the involvement in extracurricular activities, I would have the opportunity to develop strong and lasting friendships with those around me. I would tell myself not to stress about not having enough time to complete tasks, because when I manage your time wisely, I will discover that there is time to work hard on your studies, and there is also time to relax, play games, and attend club meetings and activities.

What I would tell myself is that there is no need to stress out so much about your freshman year. Your highschool teachers do prepare you for everything you will need and your writing is exactly what your freshman English professor is looking for. You will make friends, and you will continuously surprise yourself by how much in common you have with other people. You will be able to shine brightly and have no fear, because everyone feels exactly the same thing you do. You won't get overwhelmed as long as you remember to study hard and stay organized. You will do well!

If I could go back in time and alke to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition to college, I would have a lot of advise to offer myslelf. I would tell myself not to believe everything that my high school teachers told me. College is a big change. No one is going to tell you what to do. You have to figure it out on your own. They want you to be an individual not just spout back someone elses opinion. The professors are friendly and care. If you try as hard as you can and seek help when you need it , you'll do just fine. Remember your an adult now. It's up to you to make the best of evey experience.

I would tell myself to strive harder to be the best I could, and not to let the small mishaps get to me. I would say to spend more time with my friends and apply for as many scholarships as possible. Also, when it comes to the hard times in school, just take a few deep breaths and work your way through it bit by bit and you can survive. Overall, get out there and enjoy freshman year because before you know it you're on Christmas Break wondering where the first semester just went. College is great, but only if you get out there and meet new people, take some risks, and not be afraid to get hurt. College is like high school, just with less drama and more work, so if you can balance your social life with your school work, you can balance your grades and have a great first year.

The only advice I would have given myself when I was a high school senior, knowing what I do now, would be to start saving money now and make sure that I work at a job as much as I can because down the road it's going to pay off. It's so important to realize that you need to start saving for college when you're in high school. This will save hours of frustration and stress when trying to come up with money for loans and tuition. For me, this is the single most important advice I could have recieved. I needed to know that college wouldn't come cheap and I would have to work hard to make it through with as little debt as I could. The rest of college comes naturally, the social interactions and courseload, I could handle that, I was doing fine in high school. All I needed to know was to start working now to build a better future.