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Take college serious earlier on. There is plenty of time to party. Learn how to be organized early, it will make things a lot easier. Get involved in activities on campus, not only will it help you you to meet people but it will also look great on your resume.

Well, I'll be honest. I wasn't super excited about going to college at all. So going through the application process, I viewed picking college as which school was less "evil". Yes, schools vary tremendously, but college is college. It's what you make of it. If you go into school with an open mind and willing to make the best of it, it will turn out great. I now love my school and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I saw a few people including my roommate being miserable. They would sit in their room and complain about how they didn't like the school. What they didn't realize is that every school you will "hate" if you don't put the effort forth. You have to put yourself out there and get involved. College is going to be as amazing as you make it be.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to be as involved as possible and not to get intimidated by what others thought or did. College has so much to offer and it is really important to become involved in many extra-curricular activities to ensure well roundedness. Scoring a job right after college is a hard thing to do in these times so I believe that employers consider the small extra things that a student has done throughout their college career. Being a part of organizations and committees can help a student better prepare for their future. Throughout high school I was involved, but once I entered college I became intimidated. Luckily, the feeling did not last long. As soon as I realized how important being involved was I got right back into it. However, I wish that I would have never gotten intimidated in the first place. If I had someone to talk to me about this early on I do not think that It would have happened.

If I could go back into my senior year, I would prepare myself for college. I would tell myself that I need to look into different colleges and have an idea of what career or profession I would like to have in the future. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t have waited so long to further my education. If I would have gone to college right out of high school, I would have already had my career going. As a senior I would have also advised myself to focus on school first then find a part time job so that I would not fall behind. I would tell myself to make sure the career or profession that I chose would be what I want to do for a long time or for the rest of my life. I would tell myself to strive for a high G.P.A. throughout my college years

If I could back in time and tell myself what I know now about college now, I would definitely say pay good attention to what the professors are saying, take really good notes, do all the homework, and TAKE any extra credit. Another thing I would advice would be, for certain classes, take what the professors talk about in class, and apply it to you everyday life which could help you understand the material covered in the course. I would also suggest appointments with professors if I didn't understand the material, that way they could see I was trying my best in class and would also be excellent references for letters of recommendations. I would also advice myself to find tutoring; much help is provided in college outside the classroom, so I would definitely advice myself to take advantage of that. And overall, just to have a great learning experience all through college, and to get involved. Last thing I would say to myself is that "college are your glory days, so make the most of them."

Always think ahead and make plans accordingly to your goals. Beaware that college can be a costly experience, so always have a way to finance your studies. Once the finanacing part is solved, aim to have good college grades and keep a competitive edge. Make some time for extra curriculum programs that your college might offer, so it will help you gain experience in different fields and help you handle various situations where you need to be in charge of making decisions. College years can be hectic, but there is always enough time for making good relationships along the way, so enjoy it while you are at it.

Finally they invented a time machine, to go back in time. So i jumped in and I put June ,5,2004, this was my graduation day. In a flash here i was back in time. I started to walk around my highschool to look for myself, their I was joking around with my friends , about where I was going for vacation. As i walked closer everything seem to pause, and I catch my pasts attention. In shock my oldself was in disbelif, I said "I have come from the future to give you some advice for college". As he stared at me I began to give him advise for college. I said college will not be easy, if u think u can slack off and expect to do good, it wont help in college. Another thing i said was make the right choices, do not listen to friends, your choice's will effect your future. In the beging i said to him it will be diffuclt , just hang in thier, and try your best to finsh College. Before I knew it, I woke up from my dream, and In a amazment in my own Dentis office, saying I made it.

If I knew then what I know now I would:Spend more time applying for scholarships. The costs don’t seem real while you're still in high school but when you start paying the bills and taking loans they become very real. Save money now. Do I really need that new (insert frivolous purchase)? Making the grade requires much more effort in college. You have to spend hours studying for each test so when adults try to teach you study skills, listen! No more skating by on minimal effort blended with charm. Grades and school clubs are important but community service will help you stand out. Get involved in something you love that also helps others. Be a leader and motivator. That will help you get in and get connected at college. Lastly, have fun, but while you’re planning where to chill with friends make time to think about your future. You’ll know who your true friends were when they drive three hours just to come visit you on the weekend. Separating from your best friends is not easy but believe me you will meet lots of crazy and interesting people who will become friends for life.

Continue on. Keep attempting the impossible and search for the answers. Find a major field for a career that will benefit you financially but also bring you happiness. Follow through by investing time into the community to help acquaint yourself further with your chosen major.

Stay focused! I truly believe now that I am grown that hind sight is 20/20. There is not much that I regret in my life but going through the hard times that I am now, I truly wish that I had the opportunity to go back in time. If I could tell my teenage self one piece of advice for the future it would be to stay focused. I like many other young students thought that college would be similar to high school where I was a NC scholar however I allowed myself to be overloaded and overwhelmed. I also allowed myself to become engrossed in my personal life and therefore lost focus and did not achieve what I had hoped. I am now in a situation that if I had stayed focused then my life would have turned out very different and for the better I believe. Now that I am in school once again, I am using that misfortune as an incentive to remain focused on my new goal to ensure that I will be successful and provide myself and my children a future that we can all be proud of.