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If I were able to go back in time and give my high school self a piece of advice, I would have told him that success is only obtained when preperation meets opportunity. Going through high school, preperation was easily achieved due to structure. During college however, structure is no longer forced upon you as it was in high school. By forcing discipline upon yourself to create a structured enviroment, you will be prepared when an outstanding opportunity arises. If I were able to give myself this piece of advice, I believe that I would have had an even greater college experience than the incredible experience that this University has given me already.

Try harder in highschool to prepare for college. Mostly work on time management.

I would tell my high school senior self to suck it up and apply for scholarships. I would tell myself to spend more time with my brothers, and to build a better relationship with them. I would tell myself to focus some time on myself, to be a high school senior and not to take on all the difficulties of our parent's divorce. I would tell myself to enjoy my relationship with Marcel, my boyfriend, but to not get ahead of myself; for, even though it may seem like that relationship could last forever, he is not the one.

If I could tell high school me one thing, it would be "don't". Don't skip first period tomorrow, you're going to have a quiz on it the next class. Don't go to the volleyball game tonight, you need to study for that test you have tomorrow. Don't make friends with that girl in your gym class, she brings nothing but trouble. Don't join three clubs when you are already a captain of your varsity team, a leader in your show choir, an editor of the yearbook, and an honor roll student who in in national honor society, which requires lots of volunteer work. Don't spend so much of that graduation money, save it for the fall. Don't rush to get your license, it means paying for gas. Don't be so eager to leave home. It's a big scary world out there and you might think independence is the only thing you want, but surviving on your own isn't all it's cracked up to be. Lastly, don't forget to appreciate everything mom and dad are doing for you, and spend every minute with them that you can.

A flaming red heat would wash over my face. It would creep up my neck and blossom across my freckled skin. I hated feeling awkward. I tucked my chin quickly, mumbled an incoherent excuse, and high tailed it out of the classroom. That was in high school. My biggest challenge and redeemable quality in college is to smile. It sounds so simple, and truly it is. If you had told my high school self to pick my chin up and look people in the eye I would have cried at the idea of such a confrontational reaction. But now, I make it a point to state my mind, meet new people, and work through social awkwardness without running away. Don't get me wrong, social anxiety is something that I have battled with throughout my childhood, so in one semester I have not been dramatically cured. Smiling opens the heart and body up for acceptance. It takes your bluntness, stiffness, and nervousness and softens it into mutual understanding. I have begun to see my own value. I have seen my own power, which has led to having further confidence and of course, further smiling.

Why didn't I apply? Why did I have to accumulate so much student debt from out of state tuition because I didn't bother to apply? All I had to do was log onto these websites and write these essays. Here I am today. A year ago I was a naive high school senior. If I could just wind back the clocks exactly one year, oh the difference it would make! I wish I would have applied for scholarships. I would be close to debt free and the government wouldn't email me monthly reminding me of my pending debt. Oh if my careless high school self could just see exactly how broke I really am. I had everyone nagging me about it. My mom, dad, teachers, friends, and employers, but yet here I remain. I am at a zenith in my career. I can see the next mountain range but I can't reach it without help. Oh this gap wouldn't be nearly the stretch if I had just applied. Oh you naive senior, why couldn't you just apply for financial help, instead of sitting here a year later playing this silly game of catch up.

I would tell myself that I should have listened to my dad a little more when it came to studying for the ACT. I found out that if I studied little harder than I did, I could have gotten the 2 extra points needed to receive a scholarship from the Navy ROTC.

Follow your heart (or your gut) down the path it so chooses. This does not mean to follow others. College is a time to discover what you love doing, and figuring how to make that work for you for the rest of your life. This does not mean the road will be easy, so do not "cop out" of difficult situations when things are challenging. Greater sense of accomplishment comes from greater effort. You will be proud of these accomplishments, and the place that helped you find your way. War Eagle!

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell myself to develop better study habits. In high school I didn't have to study much consqequently causing me to think I wouldn't have to study much in college. However I quickly realized that wasn't the case. I was not prepared to endure the workload of a college student and initially my grades suffered. The quote, "for every 3 hours of class, study 6 hours" is completely true and if I could go back and tell my high school self that piece of advice I would. I would also tell myself to not be so hard on myself. If I know I tried my best I shouldnt beat up on myself if I didn't get the grade I particularly wanted

I would tell myself to take my grades more seriously and to treasure the moments that were made with the friends in high school. I would also tell myself to take more challenging classes.

Even though it was only a few years since I graduated, I have learned a lot of things. One of the most important things is to keep at it with your dreams and where you want to go. I have been accepted into Auburn University, one of the best veterinarian schools in the country. I know you will soon find out about this amazing school, but you'll immediately fall in love with it after touring around the website. I have yet to go to this school, but I could tell this will be the best experience you will see later in life. Don't be afraid of going to an out of state university, everyone you have meet will be in full support of this big change and it will show you that you can do this change for the better.

My personality senior year was very carefree when it came to my career. I tried hard in school because I naturally wanted to succeed, but I didn't know or care what I was interested in. I applied to Auburn's College of Business, switched to Chemical Engineering because my mom suggested it and they gave me a small scholarship, but it wasn't until a year and a half later that I got any direction into what I wanted to do with my life. If I could give advice, I would say to try new things, and figure out what I liked! My plans now are to attend medical school and work (hopefully) in pediatrics. My senior year self would have said she wasn't smart enough for all of that school and that she's too squeemish for blood because in 4th grade she passed out disecting a cow eye. Not only did I not know what I was capable of, I also didn't think to give medicine a chance because I had put myself in the "squeemish" box.

Study more in high school so I could of gotten a higher GPA to into a Universty right out of high school.

If I could go back to when I was a high school senior I would tell myself to take all they dual credit and advanced placement classes that I possibly could, because it would have saved me a lot time and money. I would of told myslef to apply to as many schloarships possible, because I didn't take advantage of that when I had the chance. I also would have told myslef to try harder in school, because if I tried as hard in high school as I do now I would have been so smart!!

Don't wait to do things, if you wait then thing build up and you get stressed out. Do your assignments well ahead of when they are do and don't put yourself in a negative situation. College is full of great times and new friends, but don't get carried away and forget about your grades.

It is my high school senior year and the day to start applying for colleges has finally arrived. I would surely tell myself that my main focus when starting college will be completing my general education classes. Therefore, I do not have to feel pressurred about what major I want because I still have more time to decide what major fits me best according to my interests in life. I should not be worried about the cost either because financial aid helps students with the costs. It is important that once in college I talk to the college counselor about the classes that I need to take in order to transfer to a university. I would also tell myself to not fall behind in classes because you can only retake a class three times and it does not look good on the educational record. It is important to have a good GPA.

Last year of high school, I imagine all Seniors thought as I did: "I CAN'T WAIT TO FINISH!" Truth is, that's when your adult life REALLY get's started and its up to you whether you spend your youth working hard to live the life you've always imagined in your later years, or you spend your time enjoying "the moment" that eventually pass you by. Don't let financial stability steer you in a direction too strayed from your educational aspirations. Sure, having money in your pocket feels great but worth feels better. Worth isn't measured by how much money you spend, or save for that matter. Worth is measured in ways of investments. Don't waste time figuring out all the answers at once, but never stop asking questions. Utilize resources at your disposal, manage your time wisely, plan your short and long terms goals, and get it done one step at a time. The only thing standing in the way of you and your future is hesitation. Seize the moment, don't waste it. We spend more time being old than being young; spend your time wisely and reap the benefits of your labor.

Dear Chanel, Be happy, dont worry about other students and what they are doing. Focus on YOU. Because when you graduate, you are all you have. Those friends that are with you skipping class, getting you in trouble will not be here in the next few months. Sit in the front of class, distance yourself away from useless distractions because at the end of the day, you will walk across that stage alone. Do the absolute best you can do and try to do all the activities you can, you can never get this time back so enjoy it.! Love it. And just don't forget to be happy. Stay on the right path and help people along the way. But don't allow yourself to be taken advantage of. I love you Chanel, we are all we got!

As a high school senior, I would tell myself to follow my heart and don't look back. Many months of my senior year were spent stressing about my college decision. I was torn between moving from Wisconsin to Alabama to attend Auburn University or attending an in-state institution in Wisconsin. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew that I would regret turning down my acceptance to Auburn, as I had always wanted to travel elsewhere for college. But I was hesitant knowing that it would cost a lot more money than staying in-state. After rethinking my decision hundreds of times, I finally signed the papers accepting my admission to Auburn. In the long run, I'm hoping that the cost of my college decision will not be an issue, but the experiences that I've already gained in my freshman year are priceless. You only go to college once, so take the leap of faith and don't be afraid to expand your horizons. Every day I wake up on Auburn's campus and look around still in disbelief that I am living my dream, and this is the experience that I will never regret.

learn some good study habits social life camn wait til work is done try your hadest and dont give up everything wont be eaay but keep trying