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It would have been very helpful if I could have gone back in time and tell myself what I know now about college. First, I would tell myself to become more involded in groups and attend more events so that I could meet more people. There are many events put on by the dorms where you can meet peole in your dorm. I also wish I would have gotten involved in one of the community service groups at Winona St., like habitat for humanity, because that is not only a great way to meet new people but also to help out the community that you are living in. I would have also told myself about the amount of homework I would be getting because it is a lot more compared to the amount that Igot in high school. Then, I could have been more prepared and not as overwhelmed by how much homework and reading I would have to do. If I could go back and tell myself these things as a high school senior, I think I would have a better college experience.

If I was to go back and start my senior year of high school over again, I would have tried to better prepare myself my previous high school years. I should have planned to take more challenging classes as a senior to better prepare me for rigerous college curriculums. I think if I would have challenged myself in high school, it would have helped me learn to balance my social and academic lives better. In high school I was at every game of every sport if possible, and I love going to college games, but now college sporting events take a backseat to my school work. I wish I would have learned to balance that a little better. I chose a major that involves alot of personal time, taking up nights and weekends. Learning to balance my social life and academics my freshman year was a big wake up call for me and I wish I would have known the course load when I had the opportunity to take college courses in high school.

Throughout my entire senior year of high school, people constantly told me what I needed to do to prepare myself for college. Not once, through the millions of guest speakers, guidance counselor talks and college prep courses, did they ever prepare me for ACTUAL college. First, I would make sure to tell myself to figure out where and when is the best time to study. Getting caught up in college can make you forget what you need to do, but I would tell myself to set time aside, in a quite place to study and really focus. And to also spend more time than needed on classes. Just doing the homework is never enough, you must study, read and do extra assignments if need be. Secondly, I would tell myself to get involved. Getting involved gives you something to do besides just sitting in your dorm and it is a great way to meet people throughout campus; ones from all different walks of life. Most importantly, ENJOY COLLEGE! It is the time of your life, soak it up and dont take it for granted. :)

If i could go back, and give myself some advice about coming to college, I would tell myself to immerse yourself in college life right away. College sounds like it's going to be scary; you are going to be in a new place, far from home, and your familiar routines. Things will be different, but don't look at it as something unfortunate, look at the situation as an opportunity, and embrace this opportunity from the moment that you arrive on campus. People aren't going to come to you; you need to chase after them. Forget your shyness, and try to make friends with as many new people as you can. And once you've met these new people, make an effort to further your friendship with them; going to dinner with them, going to see their dorms, and hanging out during spare time. You also need to put yourself in new situations; attend sporting events and join a club or two. It's important to really experience college life and everything it has to offer. You have to relax and enjoy your time here, because it's some of the best years of your life yet.

Congratulations on making it this far, but be prepared for the next chapter in your life. One thing you will really need to foucs on is the schoolwork. High School sure seemed like a breeze, yeah even though you studied hard, but you will have to really study in college. Be prepared to take lots of time to read, yes read, and study. You will have to make new ways to study but if you put your mind to it and put your heart into it, you will succeed. Also, don't be afraid to meet new people, that is what college is all about. Have a roommate, deal with the stress, if any, but try to avoid it. Get the courage to just say "hi" to people; it will not hurt you. Explore the town and get involved. Really get involved or you will find yourself a little bored. Finally, enjoy it to the max, even if you are not sure about your college choice you are here now so enjoy it. Oh yeah, and make sure to have a lot of fun!

I procrastinated a lot when I was a senior. I also didn't know how to manage my time and end up getting stressed-out. If I could go back, I would go and start managing my time, creating time slots so I know what I have to do during the day. I also should put school work first and think about being active in the things that I do. I also did not look into many scholarships as much as I should have. I learnefd now how expensive college is. Although I go to a state university and tuition is slightly lower than some colleges, I still have to figure how to pay for my tuition, room/baird, and most importantly, my daily necessities after I've paid so much.

if i could go back in time and talk to myself theres so much i would say. for starters i am an immigrant girl who came to the united stated during the later years of middle school so i followed what my parents thought were the words of the wise in other words my high school couselor. theres so much i missed out on in the sense of scholarships, act prep tests, college visits. now i try to help underrepresented high school students by looking for scholarships for them to use and for other kids in their schools to use as well. i do research on programs that would not limit them into pursuing education at the best places that you would only know by reading about on books such as paying out-of-state tutionwith instate rates such as the midwest student exchange program, academic common market in the south, western undergraduate exchange in the west, & the new england board of higher education regional student program. i would tell them to strive for their best and nothin less. to do what their parents couldnt because they are the future, our sleepin generation and they need to wake up.

Manage time wisely by using a daily planner and write everything down! Otherwise, you will forget. Remember to keep in touch with family by calling regularly. Make sure your priorities are in order with school as number one. Take notes and do practice problems that aren't assigned so you are extra prepared for class. Come out of your shell some more and you'll make many more friends. Be social with others, but try to avoid parties; they will get you trouble. Keep a lot of pictures of friends and family up in your room so you don't feel so lonely. The dorms aren't as big as you remember, so leave stuff at home!! Join at least one club on campus. Visit the library for quiet study space. Look for a part time job before they're all taken. Find time in your schedule to volunteer and help others that need it. Be nice to your mother. She may be a pain in the butt, but she's done so much for you. Study hard and keep your eye on the prize. Look forward to the future because it just gets better.

If I could go back to being a high school senior I would tell myself many things. The first thing I would explain to myself is that studying should not be done just to take the test. I would make myself remember and comprehend the material so that I could use that knowledge in college. I would also make myself aware of the fact that high school may seem hard but it is not. The amount of studying done is college is about four times the amount done in high school. The last thing I would tell myself is that the professorsare not as scary as people make them seem. College professors are really there to help you as a student and they want to be there. The professors usually have their doctorettes and could be many other places if they did not want to teach.

First I would tell myself not to worry as much. Not to worry about whether I'll make friends or about what to bring to college. Every freshman is feeling the same thing and unless you have someone older who has gone to college it's not a big deal if you don't know what to bring. Making friends is easy with all the programs and activities going on. I would also advise myself not to worry as much about picking a major because you don't need to have one decided first semester. There are people who are juniors and not yet decided on a major. Basically college isn't THAT big of a change. Sure it's a little bit harder, but if you work hard you'll do fine. Starting college was like starting highschool; with a couple thousand people I'd never met before.