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I would go back and tell myself to stay focused when you get to college and not to let your social life get in the way of your grades because ultimately, its the grades that are most important.

If I was a Senior in high school again, I would tell myself to go now and get your education. Do not start a family right after high school. You may want a child now but you can better raise a child after you get your education and learn more about life. You may think you know what you want but you have not lived enough to know what you want. Education is very important for your future! Spending 22 years in a mill is not a good way to live. If you'll go to college you will not be sorry! You can go to colege and even study abroad. Travel and see the world instead of spending all your life trying to make ends meet. Get an education!!

Partying is fun but it's not everything. Get settled in to campus life and go from there. Groups and hall council are a great way to meet people and network. Even if tons of your friends from your high school go to the same college as you meet to people just for the experience. Don't get in a habit of skipping class because it will become addictive, and attendence is class is one of the best ways to start on a great acedemic path in college.

Try to be patient and try not to stress. Things will happen but it will all work out in the end.

I would tell myself to stay focused. Although having a social life is great, grades are more important and should come first. I would also tell myself that adjusting may be difficult at first; but once you adjust you will love the college life. I would also remind myself that self-discipline is a must! A lot of things will take place around you that maybe be tempting to try, but you must remember that just because everyone else is doing it doesn't mean its right. I would also keep myself aware of the reason I am going to school in the first place. School is a place to have fun and meet new people; however, that is not the main purpose. You go to school and learn so you can have a bright future.

I would advise myself to study and not let uneccessary things distract me. I came from a home where my father never graduated high school and my mother was a high school graduate, because of this I never had anyone who could relate what I was going through in college. Being a first generation college student made it extremely hard and I struggled in my academics. If I had the chance to go back I would tell myself all the things I have learned this year and be successful from the beginning. I have brought my GPA up from a 2.0 to a 3.1 in two semesters which my advisors say shows I could have been successful all along if I had not been afraid to ask for help. I have learned when I need help I should not be ashamed to ask for it, it does not make me week; it only makes me stronger!

Take your time....listen to what your parents tell you.......don't trust people so easy..........

If I were to go back in time to let the high school me know what was most importnat about college life, I would tell myself that I can be anybody I want to be in college. High school students often conform to their school's trends. They feel the need to be a part of a group for comfort or survival, even if they disagree with everything the individuals in that group stand for. When you get to college, you have the chance to reinvent yourself. You don't have to be friends with a certain group or anyone at all. You can find a place of your own, mix and match friends until you finally fit somewhere.

If I could go back in time, and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take my education seriously. Even though I may feel that I have accomplished a lot, I would remind myself that I've only accomplised half of what I need to. With that being said, I would tell myself not to be afraid of asking the professors questions in class, or going to visit them during their office hours. This can prove to be very beneficial. The next thing I would tell myself is to take advantage of the opportunities that I will have to interact with the other students at my school. Being that we have one of the most diverse univeristies, it would be fulfilling, and maybe even helpful to make new friends, and to begin networking. I would also explain to myself the importance of exploring the city where I attend school. Being aware of the activities off of campus would allow me to become involved in different community service projects, connect with students from surrounding colleges, and become involved in other social activities.

To stay focused. And buy a very loud alarm clock.