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I have just made it through my first semester of college. This time last year, I was worrying about everything: my future roommate, my classes, payments, everything imaginable. If I could go back in time and and talk to myself, I would tell myself not to worry. I would tell myself that working hard is an A deserved, and if I do the absolute best I can, that may just have to be good enough. I would tell myself not to worry, that living in a dorm is a blast and having a roommate is one of the best experiences to have. I would also tell myself to get involved and not be afraid of the endless possibilities; UNT is a huge school, but that doesn't mean you can have a small part. I would tell myself to try new things, especially sushi, operas, and ballets - things I could never experience in the small town life I'm accustomed to. The last thing I would remind myself to do is to call my parents. As busy as I am, calling Mom and Dad is always a good idea and hearing their voices is cure for almost everything.

if i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to look harder for a job so i could save more money earlier on before transitioning to a university. I would tell myself that its good that you listened to your dad and continue listening to him because his advice is very handy. Don't spend the leftover money from your financial aid just because you can, save it so you can apply the leftover money to next semester's classes. Having a back - up savings for college rent, car repairs, and books can save you from taking out unnecessary loans that will take forever to pay back. Also, i would tell myself to look for as many scholarships as i can instead of waiting until the last minute.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, the first thing I would tell myself is that there is no way to graduate from college in four years unless you are absolutely certain about what you want to do. I would tell myself that it is important to experience college life to the fullest, so find a balance between socializing and school. But most of all, I would tell myself to listen to others advice but always follow your heart in the end because only you know what is best for you.

If I could go back to highschool, I would give myself the advice to think about saving up some money before going to college. Or I would have told myself not to go to Valparaiso and instead to go to a less expensive school. I would tell myself to not take out student loans and to try harder to get scholarships. I would have also told myself that you should try and work a little bit while off to college even though the load of school work would be tough.

I would research college campuses before applying and I would visit each campus to get a real feel for the campus and students. I would also apply for scholarships and get much more involved my freshman year. I wouldn't be afraid to meet new people and I would make more plently of time for reading.

I woulld give adivse to a high school me about getting involved in college activities and clubs. There is more to college than just studying all the time. Also to make more friends.

I would tell myself to pick the major that truly interests you and go with it. If you are interested in what you are learning it will be easier to succede and progress towards a degree. I would also tell myself to not waste time and practice and get involved in jobs related to my field as soon as possible and learn more through experience so college will be that much easier.

Visit the campus before you decide to attend the college.

Learn what you can, try to retain as much as you can, because you'll need it later. Don't worry too much about the details just pass and graduate the diploma is what counts and is the first stepping stone into a work centered life. Have fun while you have the time to do so!

In high school they almost push you too much on a career mindset instead of an academic one. They focus a lot less on the importance of your GPA and mastering the skills needed to complete the SAT and ACT. I took it upon myself to study harder for my ACT and without that I would not have been accepted into UT Austin. I took UNT as my choice instead. I would tell a high school senior to get their GPA up, do better on their ACT/SAT, and make SURE the school they pick is really what they want instead of picking it for financial reasons.