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I would tell myself to really concentrate on what made me happy and not let my family or friend influence my decisions. I feel now that when you get out of high school, you really don't know what you want to do. You have no experience, no idea what awaits you out in the real world. I'd tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. So many things including family and friends can bring you down and I wish there were times I could just shrugg it all off, but that's not the type of person I am. Start off being independent right off the bat and make new friends. It's easy to get stuck in a rut and that's what happened to me for several years. I'd tell myself to really focus on what I wanted to do, even if everyone was telling me otherwise. To follow my dreams and make them come true.

Advice to my former high school self, I want to tell you to be BRAVE. In college you will meet many new people, you will have many opportunities, and you will experience growth both personally and academically. Be brave and do not let your fear of the unknown dissuade you from trying new things and taking the leap of faith that may be necessary. I want to tell you to be CONFIDENT. Remember what you are good at, don't just focus on what you struggle with. We all have strengths and weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human. Take the time to puff out your chest and pat yourself on the back, you are good enough, you are smart enough, and you got this! I want to tell you to BREATHE. Take a moment and just breathe. Remember that it is okay to take a moment for yourself and just relax. Actually, do it... now... put the book down, walk away from that computer and take a deep breath. Your work will be better for it, just trust me on this one. Lastly, I want to remind you to ENJOY. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime.

If I could go back in time to where I was a high school senior again I would tell myself to apply to universities and scholarships and go see the actual univeristies. Not to discourage myself and think that I am "Too dumb" for college. Because in reality, I have the same chance of getting accepted as any other student. I would also tell myself to push through the senior year and try to get away from the "senioritis." The last thing I would tell myself would be words of motivation because during my senior year I did not have anyone that pushed me.

Dear Kayle, I know you are disappointed to be going to Aurora University. You want to go to a big university with your two best friends and get lost in "real college" life. But don't let that stop you from being engaged at AU. Instead of being lost in a crowded lecture hall, you will be blessed to have a small inclusive campus where you connect with your professors and even consider them friends and mentors. You will volunteer with them, work together, laugh with them, and even cry with them. They will be true inspirations and supporters. You will find a career path that you never imagined and along the way you will learn from a wonderful mentor and make a best friend for life. Find the organizations that speak to your passion: helping others. Those are the organizations that will fill your heart with a love of your university community. Aurora's goal for students is to "discover what matters, and build your life around it;" you will have opportunities to make monumental change on your campus; do it! Leave a legacy on your campus and in your heart. Smiling with nostalgia and pride, A new you.

Honestly I would go back and tell myself that I needed to push myself more throughout that year. Taken more dificult classes and given myself more opportunities than I really gave myself. Not only that though, I would have told myself to look for more scholarships and grants in order to help myself through college more. Paying for it on my own is not as easy as I was expecting it to be. The scholarships and grants would have helped a lot and made a difference in where I am now. I wish I would have spent more time and put more effort into the whole thing.

First I would tell myself as senior that in my nineth grade year to take my academic career a lot more seriously. Academics should have been my number one priority. Additionally, I would tell myself to achieve as much academic success in the effort of preparing for my upcoming college courses. Secondly, I would encourage myself to do the necessary research to seek as many academic and minority scholarship opportunities as possible. Since receiving a full athletic scholarship did not happen I should have been seeking other resources and possible after school employment. Thirdly, I would tell myself the importance of aligning myself with people who are like minded and can help me better myself academically within the Business Administration program and also people who will help me become the best marketing executive that I can be. The final piece of advice that I would have given myself would be to "give back" to others who come from a similar background as myself so I could be a role model for them to show what's possible. Through hard work, dedication, and relentless effort all things are possible.

To the girl unsure of where her future will go, there is no rush. College will be there no matter what lies ahead of you, old or young the opportunities availible to you are endless. The choices you make in college will determine where you take your dreams. Worried about building reltationships, get involved and join a club. Difficulty with studying, find your nearest tutor, it's free. While college is expensive it is an investment in your future. Take advantage of AP courses and college credits offered to you now to save money and focus on the classes and activities that truly interest you. College life is an exciting world of long lasting memories that will help you discover a future you never knew exsisted.

The motto at my university is "discover what matters and build your life around it." This simple phrase can lead us to a meaningful life if we are able to live it out. However, this process is not haphazard; we can do things that help or hinder the process of discovering what matters an building our lives around it. One of the greatest obstacles to this process is developing a me-centered character. This character would make you unable to discover something that mattered beyond yourfself and would undermine what you built around it. One of the best ways to develop an others-centered character is to become thankful. Always ask yourself: who should be on the bibliography of your life? Then tell those people how valuable they are to you. This easy practice will help you discover that what matters is greater than one individual. Then the ways you build your life around it will have a firm foundation because you will not have to compromise what matters for your ego. Citing your sources in life will be a catalyst to having a meaningful college experience that prepares you for a significant future.

I would start by telling myself that every grade you get in high school is beneficial. Take every class serious and give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on all assignments, test, and papers because in the end that will help you in the long run. I would also tell myself to create better study habits and not procrastinate because that will only hold you back. Also just to have fun in high school and ask for help whenever you need it because all the little questions now will soon help answer the bigger question. Don’t stress too much about college but stay focused and on top of things so you’re headed in the right direction.

College may seem like an intimidating thing to many high school seniors, especially myself. There are a lot of things I wish I knew, or I wish someone would have told me. If I could give advice to myself, or any senior making the tranistion, I would first say do not be intimidated. College is a time to learn and explore and be independent. If you don't take advantage of what's given to you, it will all pass you by. Second, I would say ask questions! You will never learn anything if you do not ask. The person sitting next to you might even be wondering the same thing, so ask! There is no such thing as a stupid question. The most important thing I would definitely tell anyone making the transition is do not stress about it. If something takes a wrong turn, or it is not working the way you planned, do not stress, it will be alright. Try to stay as stress free as you can. So before school starts in the fall, enjoy your summer off and have a blast making memories with family and friends.

If I could return to high school, I would advise myself to pick up more study habits (different ways to study) and take more AP, or college level, classes. Regular high school classes were quite easy for me and I could often get by with very little studying, and still get very good grades on exams and projects. Now that I am in my second semester of college, I realize it is a lot harder to study for multiple classes due to exams being in the same week or only one week apart. It has proven to be one of the more difficult adjustments from high school to college. Secondly, I would have encouraged myself to take more college level classes and push myself a little harder. Being a Nursing Major, an AP Biology or AP Chemistry class would have made my first two science classes a lot easier and less stressful. Also, by taking the advanced courses in high school, I could have added a few extra credits for my first year. If I had to go back, I would tell myself to practice studying just a little more and pushed for some more advanced classes.

I would want myself to know that people are extremely friendly at school and just as scared as I am. That I should break out of my shell and try to talk to new people all the time because there are some truely wonderful people out there. I would tell myself to pick a major that will help me get a job in the future and that I love to do. And I explain how difficult it is to live on your own for the first time but it does get easier once you learn to budget properly.

My advice to my younger self would be to first to save as much as you can and learn to budget your money early because it is hard to do later in life. I would tell her to get out of her shell and try a few clubs and be brave enough to talk to people, because she is an amazing person once you get past her shyness. I would tell her how wonderful school is and how falling and messing up can be a blessing in disguise. Get her to go for a marketing degree so we do not have to waste time changing majors and explain to her that going to a new school is very hard but that she will get through it like a pro. And I would tell her to not let anything hold you back from her dreams because you have to put yourself out there in order to grow and become the person you want to be.

College is a completely new playground of endless possibilities. You are going to experience difficult classes, endless amounts of homework and teachers that will challenge your intelligence. You have always worked hard and did not receive a 4.0 GPA because you are a slacker. However, high school is easier than college. In college, you have to do whatever it takes to succeed. This means studying for hours, completing your homework on time and studying for every test. You are going to want to give up and you might even cry because you feel as if you cannot succeed. I am here to tell you that you have what it takes to succeed. In order to succeed you must be hard working, determined and dedicated to your goals. Your parents did not raise you to give up; they raised you to work hard because in life that is what you have to do, nothing is going to be handed to you. If you continue to work hard, you will receive the reward of gaining knowledge. College is going to expand your intelligence and no matter what you must not give up because in college you can become anything you desire.

You need to go ahead and start applying if you haven't. Apply for the colleges of your choice, apply for every single piece of financial aid you can possibly apply for, and don't be scared. You can afford 2 years of Community College. If you do well in those 2 years, then you should be able to get some scholarships to help. Don't worry about girls, don't worry about popularity, just worry about setting the groundwork for your future. You are good at computers, pursue it. Don't doubt yourself. Doubt is your enemy, and it will never let you accomplish your dreams. Even if you don't feel confident, force yourself to do what is best.

If I were able to go back in time to my senior year in high school, I would start telling myself to look at college options in the summer or fall. The sooner you apply to a school, the better chance you have of getting an early application award. In addition, I would tell myself to try and apply for as many scholarship oppertunities as possible, because, one, there's nothing wrong with saving money, and two, there's nothing to lose. The whole process of applying for scolarship is very rewarding because it puts a student one step closer to schieving the goal of furthering an education. Secindly, I would tell myself to get involved! Involvement on campus is probably one of the best things you can do in order to create new freindships. Specifically on the "welcome weekend". Most students are nervous, and knowing that two people are going through the same "college jitters", makes the expirience much more exciting and eventful.

Dear high school senior Lee Ann: You really should stop comparing yourself to your classmates. You do not have the same journey of life as they do. Everyone has a very unique path to follow. You have so many wonderful adventures in store for you; be bold and take them. Savor each minute. Your first year out of high school will open your eyes to the world. While your current classmates are cramming for finals in their first year of college, you will be trekking the mountains of Morocco, enjoying the Berber mountain people culture. This is the experience that will change your life. So do not let the looks you recieve from your classmates sway you when you tell them you aren't going to college right away. It is the months spent living a simple life, immersed in the Berber culture, that will spark a passion for social work and empowerment inside you. So it is okay that you are a high school senior and do not know what area you want to study in college is. That will come in due time. You will appreciate college education once you have learned what your passion is for going.

If I could talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to fill out all the scholarships I could possibly apply for. I would make sure my high school self understood the cost of living at college, and the preparation and effort I needed to put in before attending college. Further I would tell myself to get all the help from family and friends that I could before going off to college. Asking the family for small things such as bed sheets, and laundry bags would further help prepare me for my college experience. College is all about getting you ready for the real world and before you just dive into it, make sure you are prepared.

I would tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. In high school I focused far too much on things that did not end up mattering after I graduated. I would also tell myself to participate more and take chances and get involved. Since I have graduated I have volunteered at multiple sites and have gotten involved in multiple organizations. I wish I would have started volunteering earlier because I can see the difference it makes in the world.

The advice I would give to myself is to not worry about being accepted into schools because you will find the perfect fit university, and also that I will make friends and past my classes. I would also tell myself to be prepare for more harder classes and expanding my mind more on learning new things. I will tell myself to study more and not worry about what other people thought about it.