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If I could go back as a high school senior, I would tell myself this: if you see people standing at a table and handing out "free" t-shirts if you sign up for a credit card...... DON'T DO IT! These people seem to pick out colleges to do this at and they know full well that college students are poor creatures that will fall for this free t-shirt act. What they don't tell you is that the annual percent rate is 29{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. This will break a college student of they miss even one payment. You also don't realize that little things that you charge eventually will add up and you will be amazed on what crap you bought on credit and you have absolutely nothing in the end to show for it, exept your stupidity and wishing you could have been smarter with your money.

Senior Leah, You should get a job and work harder to complete your homework. I want you to be more prepared with the scheduling changes in college with only having classes on certain days of the week instead of the same classes every day at the same time. Having a job would have be very helpful to have a steady income with a cushion for unexpected expenses. Being on task and staying up on homework is very important in college especially when professors do not accept late work at all. You also have the option of going to class or not. Mom and dad aren't there to make you go to class so you have to make sure and take the responsibility to go on your own. Make a schedule and stick to it! If you get into a routine for each day and set aside a certain amount of time for each event in your day it makes it that much easier to get things done as well as knowing what needs to be done. Dont be afraid to meet new people and make friends either. They are a very useful opportunity that can help. Sincerely, College Leah

Take it easy. Don't stress out. Begin to pace yourself so you don't leave everything left undone at the last minute. Prioritize your time and make time to enjoy the process and experience of college life. There will be times, especially during finals, when you will have to sacrifice some social engagements to either catch up or strive to finish well in a class, but don't fear. There will be many times to nurture those old and new relationships. The life of a college student is riddled with seasons of both testing and triumph, of both victory and failure. And when you do fail in one regard or another, remember this: view failure as a new opportunity to excell. Never give up, but keep looking onwards towards the goal that is set within your heart. Success will come as long as you choose to succeed.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself a lot of advice. One does not have to be afraid of going to college. As one transitions into college life, he or she needs to look at the future because this is the time when one faces reality. This may be the time to look for a job opportunity to help pay for college even if one's parents are paying for college. Friends may be attending other colleges, which means weekends will be spent working or studying. There will be a lot more free time available, which should be used wisely. Having a balance between family, friends, school, and work will help greatly. In college, the opportunity to change one's life in the right direction is given. Do not be afraid to take advantage of all the good things that come along.

As I researched college after college, my mind raced and I thought I needed to have my life figured out. "Where are you going? What are you majoring in? What activities are you joining? Where are you living? What's your schedule? What job are you getting?" are just a few of the many questions I received from most people who knew I was a high school senior. I stressed constantly and was worried that I didn't have my life planned out. If I could, I would go back tell myself to take deep breaths and slow down, taking time to enjoy senior year. Yes, having responsibility and maintaining good grades are essential, but not at the expense of your sanity. I would tell myself that my major will change, I'll lose you'll 4.0 by a portion of a percentage point, and I won't be involved in everything I'd like to be, but life goes on. Enjoy the day you have right now, do your best, and breathe. The rest will come in time.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, there is so much advice I could give to myself about making the change and transition to the college lifestyle. I would tell myself that good grades do matter. Good study habits and time management help you set up the path to the goals you want in the future. Apply for scholarships like crazy because tuition and books are more expensive than I figured. Find a job that you love and work as hard as you can every single day. Grow as a person. Make time to enjoy life and meet new people. Get involved in college activities. Be open to new cultures and different people's lifestyles; don't judge others for how they've been raised or how they live their life because it doesn't affect you. And above all, keep true to yourself and always look ahead and keep moving towards your future goals and aspirations.

College seemed as frightening as a first job interview, but now I almost like it. My previous fears about college are now irrelevant. When I pictured college I imagined being crushed by difficult schoolwork. Fortunately I wasn’t -- I am much busier than I was in high school, but my schedule is manageable. The social difficulties I anticipated in college were unimportant. If you talk to the people you sit by in class you have friends. If you don’t want to make friends, ignore everybody. It’s that simple. I shouldn’t have worried about making friends, it happened when I was ready. I thought that college would be boring, but it’s more interesting than I thought because you can mostly pick the classes you like. I like college more than I anticipated, but it’s more like enjoying an after flavor than an initial liking.

There are several things that I would tell myself as a senior in high school that I have learned through my college experience so far. The first is to make sure to get things done on time or even as soon as possible. Also, double check to make sure that you know that you have everything done and are not missing anything in assignments, applications, etc. That will eliminate a lot of stress and headaches. Second, get into a routine and stick to it as much as you can. This may be doing all your homework right after your classes, or it may be taking a nap between classes. Whatever it is, stick to it. Do not get into a habit of staying up until the wee hours of the morning! If you do this, your immune system suffers, and you will get sick more often! Third, don't forget where you came from. Your family, friends, and mentors had a huge role in where you are today and where you will be going. Don't forget how you have been raised, and continue to live that way. Enjoy the new freedom you will experience, but don't abuse it.

My senior year was difficult at times because I was stressing about so many things related to college. If I could go back in time I would tell myself two things; first I would say be sure to leave your dorm door open and always hang out in the hallways so that you can meet everyone. Along with that I would tell myself to quit stressing about making new friends and to be sure to go greek because it is the most rewarding thing I have done at Wichita State. Second I would tell myself to relax and have fun because although money is tight everything will work out and you will still have the time of your life!

If I could go back to my high school self to give myself advice, the first thing I would tell myself is to prepare for the rush. College is easy to get lost in socially. There are parties, new people, new organizations, and events occurring all over the campus. It would have helped to know beforehand that those things will always be there; whereas it is always more important to be able to focus on studying and completing the course of my desired degree. I wouldn’t advise myself to sacrifice fun and study at any and all cost, but rather to keep my focus on passing my classes as proficiently as possible. In the long run, the point of college is to get a career. There will be memories of plenty of entertaining moments in my college career; as well as proud moments of academic success.