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Looking back to my high school years, I would give myself advice on study skills and habits. Mainly I would tell myself to not go with what grades I can get without studying (high B's), and strive to get higher grades, allowing me to get more opportunities.

I would tell myself to get as involved as possible in college and use all of the resources made available to me. There are so many opportunities in college that are easy to let pass by, but even easier to take advantage of, and I would tell myself to not let these opportunities pass me by because they can enrich your college experience. Being a part of your school and its community is extremely important when transitioning into college because once you are involved, it's easier to have school feel more like a new home. I would also tell myself to take the time to truly learn and understand the material of my courses, even if it was possible to receive a good grade with simply memorizing material for a test. There are so many resources available and so much room for your mind to truly expand that it would be a shame to simply scratch the surface of the subjects explored in class. Always go the extra mile because even though it may not seem worth it at the time, it's what's best in the long run.

I would go back in time and telling myself to take more risks. I always played it straight, never getting involved with anything. I was overwhelmed with the transition. This was mostly true because no one in my family had ever been to college therefore I was completely on my own. I never had anyone to be my mentor. I made some mistakes early in college and would like to go back in time and change them. If I could have had a little help with the transition then I think I could have enjoyed my early college career a little more. Now that I am a junior I have settled in and I am now very comfortable, but I wish that this could have happened sooner. I have grown to love college.

I would tell myself to be more organized and to keep all of the materials from my senior classes. Also, to keep a schedule for studying. Otherwise, I would have no other advice. I had an amazingly easy time transitioning from high school to college. UNH made the transition easy with campus activities, RAs that were easy to talk to, and schedules and classes that were easy to adapt to .

If I could give myself a how-to guide for the next year of school, I would most definitely include some crucial things. One new bit of information I have gathered over the first year of college is that, things are not as stressful as they seem. Back then, I wasn?t aware of all the potential resources that were readily available to me as long as I was willing to take the initiative to find them and ask for help. As long as one is willing to admit they need help, there is always someone in your community willing to aid your success. Another piece of advice (among many others) I would relay to my younger self, is to start early on and not procrastinate. Some things for college are easiest done earlier on so that if anything should go not according to plan, there will always be time to repair it. Examples of starting early would include saving money, searching for scholarships in free time, and probably learning more about the school and keeping myself aware financially for the first year of college. i have noticed instances where bills have seemed to creep up on me.

College is often referred to as a place of eventual self-discovery. My high school career involved trying out for numerous sports only because my friends were, and shopping at the same two clothing stores that every other girl at school did. I feared being different. Upon my arrival at college, I whitnessed a complete transformation in regards to the attitudes toward fashion and its practicality. The students there were beyond caring about what everyone else thought about how they dressed or what clubs they were a part of. In high school, singing was considered "uncool". I knew that I had a decent voice, and that is why I joined an acapella group. It was the best choice of my college career that I've made thus far. Looking back to high school, I wish I had known what I know now. I would have advised myself to be a stronger person and to be unafraid of what everyone else thought of me. I tried out for the solo this past semester and got it because I was willing to put myself out there and try something new. I did it for myself and not for anybody else.

Don't be afraid to talk to people that you are having a hard time adjusting to the new lifestyle. It is a whole new ball game, being away from home, being on your own, making your own decisions about when and what to do. Get to know the people around you - your roommate(s), your neighbors, your resident assistants, your peers in the class, your advisor, or professors. Knowing the people around you will help you adjust and feel more comfortable to be where you are. And just because you made some new friends that smoke or drink, don't be scared to say, "No". No one really cares if you do or don't smoke and drink. Still go to the parties and just be social. If you are struggling in class, go to the professor IMMEDIATELY after your first exam. Don't wait until finals week to ask for help or extra credit. By then, it is too late and the professor will not be as willing to help out. Lastly, don't be afraid to try new things or make mistakes. You're in college - that is what it's all about.

If I could talk to myself as a senior in High School, I'd say, ?Grace, think back to kindergarten when, Mrs. Kirby, used to have your class sing a song about the importance of being yourself. This may sound weird, but she couldn?t have been more right.? High school was a great experience for me. I had lots of friends, good grades, a nice car, "cool" clothes, and I was on lots of sports teams and involved in the community. However, I didn?t realize until I got to college that none of those things made me happy. During my first semester at the UNH, I started out knowing nobody on campus. While I was nervous about making a new life, I also looked at is as an opportunity to be completely me. As I got to know new people, I ignored what they wore, drove, or involved themselves in. I also let other people get to know me purely based on who I was as an individual. Now I wish I had adopted this mindset while I was in high school, because being true to who you are is the key to self appreciation and overall happiness.

i would give myself the advice to not have your best friend as your room mate. It usually does not work out because it is tough. It did not work out for me so i would tell other people that i dont recoment rooming with your best friend

Some important advice i would give is to never go into your first year rooming with your best friend, it does not work out good. the main reason is that if u go into college with your best friend by your side you will not have a reasson to try and make friends and u will end up feeling secluded. also, it is a good idea to try and get to know your roomates a bit before you actually move in with them so you dont get shocked when you move in.