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I would make sure, when I took college credits in high school, I took them more seriously. Also, I would get into a better study and sleep habit. You still need to have fun in high school/college, but going out should not affect your grades. College, so far, is a wonderful experience.

Looking back, I wish that I had told my high school self to focus more about the general feeling of a school rather than its academic offerings. Of the schools I was choosing from, all were sound academically, but you really have to focus on where you feel most comfortable. This is important because it allows you to flourish as a person by getting involved in things you are interested in and feeling at home in your environment.

If I could give myself any advice, it would be to make every attempt to get to know your school and your career options better. I was never one to put myself in the spotlight, and now, years down the road I wish that I had. I feel that being in a fraternity helps students to connect and to feel like they are a part of the community. I would also have spent more time applying for scholarships and aid, to avoid the mountain debt of student loans. More than anything else, I would encourage myself to research my strangths in order to better plan for my degree. I changed majors twice before I realized what I wanted out of college. By that point, I was already at the end of a degree program. Had I researched my strengths better, I might have found what a caring and logical individual I was, and how that could translate into a rewarding career in nursing, which is my current endeavour. Had I come to this conclusion, I would be done school by now, and already established in my career, taking on the next challenge in my life.

College is a wonderful experience that allows a person to further their knowledge and allow for a better future; it provides more opportunities unattainable by those who have not yet furthered their educational career. If I could go back and advise my younger self, I would be very adament about staying on track and managing my time wisely. It is so easy to get behind when you think that you have all the time in the world to get your essay finished, so you decide to do something fun first. Classes should be your first priority, not your second, or your last. Another major issue is studying; it is a must. I never liked studying in high school and I don't exactly enjoy it now, but it is way more important that I study from now on. Assembling study groups is one way to make it a little more fun and interesting. College isn't impossible, but it must be challenging, otherwise everyone would do it.

I learned and grew so much during my first year of college, and I definitely have some important things to tell my high school senior self. Firstly, I would tell her that engineering is not for us. I went into college as an engineering major and dreaded going to those classes. I spent the second semester exploring different subjects and classes and finally found what I was meant to be. So I would tell her that our true passion was biology and physical therapy. If I had know this coming out of high school I wouldn’t be starting my college major a year behind. Also I would tell myself to keep on applying for scholarships throughout the year. I had a lot of private scholarships coming out of high school so my first year was covered, but this year I am struggling to cover my tuition. Those two pointers would have made a world of difference and directed me in the right direction.

Seek the advice of financial counsel and academic advisors for paying for classes and scheduling classes respectively.

I would tell myself not to get overwhelmed by taking more than I can handle. When I first got out of High School, I would sign up for full time semester and have the best intentions, but I, unlike many of my friends had to work full time to support myself. I ended up dropping many classes and couldn’t handle a full load. It became frustrating and made me feel I wasn't capable of college. Now that I am older, I am doing fantastic in school, working, and going to school full time. School can be for everyone and is essential in today’s world, but some people handle it better at different points in their lives. I would tell myself to stay focused on my goals and dreams and they will indeed be reached. I would also educate myself on all the help that is made available on campus. I never realized how much support is officered. Everyone is more than capable of becoming a successful student, but being a new student can be overwhelming. I would tell myself to take one step at a time and seek help when needed.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure I was aware at that point of the financial difficulties college might pose for me. Two years into my college experience, my parents have called on me to pay for part of my Villanova tuition. This demand is not unreasonable, but when I hold two jobs and yet make less per month than the $375 my father is asking, it's more than I can deal with. Perhaps I should have chosen a different college, knowing how much tuition would cost. Thus, if I could talk to my high school self, I would encourage myself to think seriously about how much school costs and make sure the school I chose was worth that financial burden: if I had done so, perhaps I would not have that question dangling above my head now, when it's rather too late to do anything about the answer.

Hey Jeshipio. Don't apply to the far away, state universities. It isn't your thing and you're not actually going to go even if you got in. Don't mess around and actually take an AP class or two and take the test. Trust me. It's a big deal. Don't just mess around in class. Try to retain some of that information. It will help. Apply to the small schools. You like the small class sizes and one on one you get with the teachers. Oh, and most importantly, relax. You got into college.

There are so many things I would tell myself if I had the opportunity to go back in time. As a high school senior, I would tell myself to pay attention in class and that no, I won't use algebra over the next 15 years of my life but pay attention anyway because it's still important. I would tell myself that college is vital and continuing my education will make a real difference in my life and help me achieve goals that I will want to achieve. Alongside these words I would also make sure that my younger self is aware that I don't have to know right there and then what I want to do with my life because this will change so many times over the years but that what I do need to know is who I am and what I stand for. I would emphasize that college will help me learn this and it may be one of the most important things I ever need to know. Having fun is definitely part of life but knowing who I am going to be and learning who I want to be will last longer.