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I would put more effort into applying for scholarships. I would have been involved in sports to heighten my chance for being eligible for scholarships. As I am now struggling to make ends meet and still attend college I would have found a job and saved my money from my paychecks in an account to save for college. I would not change my study habits or the classes I attended as I had a good GPA and did well on my SATs. I would like to have attended a college that suited my needs, I wanted to begin studying animal sciences and pre-veterinary classes. UNLV does not offer these classes so I had to change my major.

The advice that I would give myself would be this. Don't change the way you are because other people have a problem with it. Focus on your school work, take some time to yourself and, on occasion hang out with your friends. Don't try to conform to what others want you to be, and don't follow someone else's path even though you know that is not the direction you want to go in. Basically, just be yourself and get your education. Ask questions when needed too.

RESEARCH EVERYTHING! Schools, cities, specific colleges and majors, paying for school, etc. I wish there was someone there to tell me that it's not easy being a college student, and it's very easy to get off track. In college, everything is literally dependent on YOU. There's no one there to hold your hand or make exceptions for you. You have to make everything happen for yourself, and make sure you do what you are set out to. If you're not ready for college, take some time off, only if you know you can go back. I took two years off, and though I wouldn't take it back, I would have been done with school by now. Surround yourself with people who continue to grow and who support your decisions, not those who stay in the same place or job and never excel. Remember that all you have is yourself - this is the time in your life where it's ok to be selfish. Most importantly - stay on track! Who cares if you don't finish in four years? What matters is - you finish.

I would focus more on my school life rather than my personal life. I allowed certain individuals to get in the middle of my studies and I feel that it has hindered me in more ways than one. It postponed my education and I could have done a lot more if I would have put it first instead of relationships.

I graduated early from High school, so as a High school Junior, I would have definitely looked at more scholarship opportunities or alternative colleges to attend. I had enormous potential.

I would tell myself not too worry about what happens in high school. You will get another great experience in college as you leave high school behind you.

I would definitely tell myself not to take things lightly, college is a lot different from high school, and don't slack off. This time things are a lot more serious.

Hello Manuel, the college life at UNLV is definitely going to be a great one! The ability to meet new people and good friends that you?ll remember throughout your college years is something great about college. Everyone is just like you; they all want an education for a professional degree. Don?t be scared, college is where you?ll meet your girlfriend, earn good grades, which you?ll be extremely proud of and where your path to success will begin. I have to say that college is definitely different than high school. There are no bells, no people telling you what to do or any students acting immature. Everyone is grown and understands the importance of college and is eager to go. College is where you will be challenged to work hard and get somewhere in life. Unlike high school, you earn your grade for your effort in college, you don?t just get them. Don?t worry college will definitely be the best time of your life, so gear up and get prepared for the next four years of college!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have retaken my college entrance exams and worked on my scores a little bit more, because I now know their real value. I'd also suggest doing a little more college shopping than I did, and to look deeper into the programs that I was interested in. I think I'd also suggest doing a little bit more community service and getting connected to people, I was a bit of a study worm. But even if I could go back and do it all over again, I would still be happy with UNLV, and I would still choose it for my college.

Dont get caught up in the Las Vegas party lifestyle. Concentrate and stay focused on school before pleaure and you will succeed