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I would tell myself to not stress so much (although some stress is good) about classes and exams. I would also tell myself to not be so caught up in always wanting to be in a relationship...there is much more to life. Time management is key in college. Be sure to be on time, keep track of when assignments are due and make sure you study extra hard! After class, talk to your professors. Introduce yourself so they know who you are and that you do not just want to be a name on the roster. Make a lot of friends! They are the ones that will influence your life. Keep in touch with family and a few old friends (the ones that you know will always be there for you). Don't let your exboyfriend try to convince you that you should be back together. You've got way too much you need to think about...stuff that actually matters to your future. And finally, get involved! Join a few clubs, volunteer, work out with friends.

If I had just one chance to speak to myself as a high-school senior, I would have several pieces of advice. First, I would advise myself to be prepared for everything ahead of time. Rushing to finish things at the very last minute is always hard, but it could easily be avoided by just staying on top of things like applications, registration deadlines, and fees. I would tell my younger self to stay on top of these kinds of things, because it would greatly reduce the stress of my first few months of college. Of course, my advice would not end there. I would also tell myself to stay organized, and to save all of my assignments. Organization is a key skill, especially when living on a college campus. There are so many things to keep track of, I would tell myself that I would definitely need to stay organized in order to remember it all! Most of all though, I would remind myself to have fun, and to stay relaxed throughout my first few college semesters. While it is important to stay on top of homework and assignments, ir's also important to relax and be yourself!

Going back in time would be a helpful tool. Being able to tell myself about college and the transition would have put my mind at ease. I would tell myself to keep your head held high, don't put as much stress and worry on yourself. You know you are a smart person, and every choice you make is going to be important and well worth it for college. I would tell myself that you can never take too many college courses to get a head start, maybe take a higher Enlgish class or a higher math class, it will only help you out in the long run. I would also tell myself to break out of my shell, and become a more confident person. Don't be afraid to make new friends in college, take every chance that you get, becuase it may be the only one that comes along. Don't be scared to take chances on new things, who knows they could turn out to change your life. Everyone says that these next four years of your life are the best, and they are! So work your hardest, pursue your dream, and have some fun as well.

There really is no advice I can think of that I would give to myself to help me transition into college life. The University of Wyoming does an amazing job at transitioning students into the University environment. Almost all of the freshman level courses have instructors that help make the students University experience better.

I would tell myself to not be afraid to get involved with campus activities. It's a great way to meet new people and to break out of a high school shell. Most people are experiening the same things you are, especially freshman and new students. A great way to make new friends is to get to know your dorm neighbors. They want to meet new people and to make friends just like you do. Don't be timid or afraid to talk to people in class. Make friends with the people you sit by. If you do you can organized study groups and you can have someone to talk about lecture material. People are understanding about the transition from high school to college and are very encouraging in joining on campus organizations and even participating in sponsored events such as concerts, carnivals, movie nights, etc... Also even though some classes require more reading and participation, one key element is to attend class. That's probably the most crucial part of college. Just because you don't have a strict schedule like high school doesn't mean you can skip whenever you feel like it. Don't slack off.

If I could speak to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to keep an open mind about the upcoming changes that inevitably accompany the transition to college. My expectations for my freshman year of college were simply too narrow: I desired college to be a continuation of high school, both academically and socially. Had I realized beforehand that college is intended to be a time for personal growth through a variety of new experiences, I would have been far more successful and satisfied as a freshman in college. A second, related piece of advice that I would give myself is to be willing to explore new academic subjects and participate in new activities. Although a student?s principal goal is to graduate efficiently, this should not prevent anyone from taking interesting classes, even if these classes do not contribute directly to graduation requirements. Likewise, high school activities do not need to define students? activities once they arrive at college. In summary, I would tell myself to take change in stride and be open to new experiences after arriving at college. Following this advice would certainly be beneficial to any student ready to transition into postsecondary education.

After being in college for 2.5 years, I realize there are many things I would want to know before hand. First, I would tell myself to save money, as often and as much as possible. This would also include applying for as many acholarships as possible, even if I didn't think the 5,000 word essay was worth the $250. Second, I would tell myself to take elective classes because I want to, not because my friends are taking them. I have learned that it is easier to get good grades in a class I find interesting rather than a class I want to go to because I will see my friends. In addition, I would tell myself to enjoy my time in college. I am a very smart girl and should believe in myself, worrying about getting good grades that I would get regardless of my attention to details isn't worth my time. I should always believe in learning for the sake of learning because that's the most important thing about my edication.

Take more college creditied classes. There are classes in high school which you can take and get you college credit which transfer the you particular university or college. I wish i would have taken more advantage of those classes to lessen the number of classes i have to take in college. Not to mention it would have been cheaper to do those courses in high school.

If I could go back in time to knock some sense into the younger version of me I would make sure that curiosity for knowledge was there earlier. High school was a huge (FREE) opportunity to start a good base of information. I used to get through the classes for the grade, but if I were to start appreciating the content of my classes in high school it would have made my current classes a smoother than they are now. Also, I could have started figuring out what I want to go to college to study sooner. Another life changing thing that I wish could have happened earlier is I am finally catching a glimpse of what it means to be a true Christian. My new friends/heroes are showing me a whole knew meaning to my life. One small example is when I was in high school I never really understood or appreciated my parents, but now I look back and see all that they have sacrificed for me and my three sisters. If I could go talk to my old self, I could show my mom how much I love her and what she does for me.

This is a world beyond anything you will expect. The work is constant and it is hard but very gratifying. If you thought the All-state Marching Band was tough wait until you walk onto the field with thousands of screaming fans. The concerts and the opportunities to play your music are scary in good way. Everyone at school is a good musician so you need to be that much more prepared. You will need to practice and approach mom and dad to purchase the new trumpet so you can be competitive. There will be some sleepless nights and when you feel crummy only a roomate to complain to. You would never believe this but your mom will become a text proficient person and she will drive you crazy touching base. Dad will be there in a distant way and will complain about cost but always figures out how to make things work.