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I would tell myself to be ready for independence. In college there is nobody telling you to go to class every day; many professors do not even take attendance. Due dates for assignments are rarely discussed in class. Professors expect students to read the syllabus and know when things are due. In college I am in control of my education, while in high school my teachers were. I would stress the importance of taking action and managing time wisely, not only to complete assignments on time, but also to maximize performance.

Going into college is always about keeping a positive attitude. There are plenty of struggles that will be thrown in your way, home sickness, trouble adjusting to a larger course load, and trying to make new friends. But with the tool of a positive attitude it is easy to handle new challenges and struggles. You will be able to get through tough adjustments that going to school presents . Another important lesson is time management, being thrust into new friends, new experiences, and no parents to keep you in line it is easy to put off school work for social aspects of college. Practicing time management will allow for you to fit in social aspects as well as getting grades that make you proud. Finally college is about you! So enjoy it, do what you want to do, and don't let others actions or opinions hold you back!

If I could go back in time to and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to get involved around the campus as much as possible because although it may seem like a corny school sponsored event it is a great way to meet new people. I would tell myself that I will meet my lifelong friends within the next four years and to take the classes that I want to take rather than the ones that are the easiest are more relevant to my major. I would also tell myself to keep academics my top priority and to search for internships as early as possible. Most importantly I would tell myself to follow the path that makes me the happiest because if I learned anything in college, it is to do what you love, give it your all and the rest will follow.

Dear Tori, I know how you are feeling, and I know you are stressed. You need to know that every high school senior is wrestling with the same problems. You just want to know if everything is going to be okay, isn't that right? Well it will be. As long as you meet deadlines, and keep your grades up. You will get into the college of your choice, make lots of friends, and love college. College life is the best thing that will happen to you. The freedom is scary, yet fulfilling. It pushes you to new limits to try the things you never thought you had the guts to. The transition is not easy at first, you must learn to adjust, but you will make it. You have become a much greater person then you ever thought possible. Stop worrying, it's only making it worse. Everything will be okay, and remember, call Mom three times a week!

If i were able to go back when I was in high school, I would advise myself to give all I have, to study very hard, to get the best grades possible and to be an excellent student. Good greats and discipline can open many chances for college. I would also advise myself not to miss any opportunity available, not to be afraid of changes and see life with an open heart. College life is one of the best chances a person can have. It marks and, why not, changes your life. I would also recommend myself to enjoy every single moment of my life as a college student: friends, activities, classes, financial planning, long nights studying, etc. But the most important thing I would recommend myself is to always have goals, to be persistant, to never give up, and to appreciate every single thing my parents and sponsors can provide for my future. In college life, our future is defined and settled.

I would impart upon myself the advice to not be stubborn. The college I attended the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year was a great school, but not for me. I thought it would be a great school for me though because in my mind, I built it up to be something more than it really was. Once I found the college, I was set on attending it and wouldn't look at any other college. However, compared to what I had in mind for an ideal college, this college was just about the OPPOSITE of that. If I could go back in time and tell myself to not be stubborn, and to explore all the options that were laid out in front of me, I think I would be in much better standing academically. I have since transferred to another school, and LOVE it there, but if I had only not been so stubborn and explored my options more throughly before diving headfirst into a college I would have saved myself a semester of misery, and tuition.

If i could talk to my high school self, I would tell him several things. First and formost, I would tell him to relax about the college process. When I was applying for college, and then preparing to move into college, I remember being worried about it, and wondering how everything would turn out. As it turns out, the process of applying was easy and moving in and settling into college was stressless and fun. I would also tell myself that I should try to work harder. During my first semester at school, I did not try as hard as I possibly could have. I slacked off and worried about my social life more then my academic life. Because of this, my grades and GPA suffered, and I even had to retake a class to receive credit. After going through that experience, which was fairly stressful to me, I tried harder and did much better in subsequent semesters. I also felt better about myself for doing better. I think telling these two simple things to my high school self, or any other person looking to apply to college, would help to make the process and first year much easier.

Some of the best advice I can think of would be to not let the freedoms you experience in college distract you from acheiving your goals. I have an amazing family and I loved living at home and having the rules and structure in place there. However, once I left for school I realized that I could do whatever I wanted and nobody would ever know. At my school there are so many different activities offered that it can be easy to forget the reason that you are there. My advice is to keep your eyes on your goal and make academics your priority. It all comes down to choosing whether to focus only on satisfying your immediate desires or looking ahead and working hard to achieve a long term goal and prepare yourself for a rewarding and enjoyable career. The fact that you have so much freedom makes this choice difficult at times, but through hard work, exceptional time management skills and prayer you can achieve your dreams and have a lot of fun in the process.

I would have told myself that most college kids are annoying. All they think about is partying and the next time they can get drunk which I find sad and pitiful. Campus life is not the life for me. I would have advised to go to a closer school like SNHU and commute to get my degree. I also would have advised to choose a major that I am more passionate about. If I had done this I think I could have gotten more out of the college experience.

Assuming if I could go back to my senior year in high school. I would advise myself to apply for scholorships, so I don't have to drop an important class I was unable to pay for. I would let myself know that classes are hard to get, espiceally if they are general eduaction classes. Everyone is trying to get those classes out of the way just as much as I am. Assuming I could go back and talk with myself about college. I would advise myself to be calm and not to worry for the reast of the students at the college are just as nervous as I will be. This is all assuming if I can go back to talk with high school senior me.