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FIND ALL THE SCHOLARSHIPS YOU CAN. Being a white male makes it very difficult to get scholarships if not super talented at something. Also, you hate chemistry so forget the idea of pursuing material science and pursue computer science instead.

Always remember that you are a student and you are there to learn, so dont be intimated by a class. You wont go into college knowing everything you need to learn so be open to learning and never feel like your not smart or good enough to do something in college.

There are so many instances in life where you wish you could get a "do-over," here is the advice I would give to my high school self if I was given the opportunity. You have done everything you can academically to get yourself where you need to be. Keep your focus on your studies, it will get easier, it will be worth it! But, my main adivce would be to not let your future depend on any body else besides you and your needs. There are so many possibilities in life, and I hope that you don't regret any decisions because you chose to settle on a college that wasn't right for you. Not all of the hard work and credits will transfer to a different college. Don't question your career goals, radiology is what you're meant to do, no matter what kind of advancement in a temporary field you may possess. It is better to finish and put in the work now than to get married and start a family while deciding that it is a good time to progress then. Stick to your goals, you already know what you need to do.

Retake the SAT's take the ACT and definetly take any COMPASS test that you can to be able to go above the classes you believe that you can pass. Be ready to spend way to much on books. Be ready for very expensive food and be ready to have to meet knew people because your friends in high school are moving out of state and though they will keep in contact they will not be there. Do not be pushed into doing something you think you want to do. Do what you want to do. IYou wil definetly be fine and everything will turn out ok so stop stressing. Just breath. The last thing, if you want to make it, work harder!

Going back to senior year I would not change many things, as a lot of who I am today is a direct result of who I was back then, who I would eventually become. There is one thing however that I would change, if I could go back to senior year I woud consciously remember not to care what other people thought. As most kids did during the awkward stage of high school, I worried about what poeple were thinking of me. It's a nasty habit that since leaving high shcool I have filtered out. Trying to think about what someone else is thinking about you? That sounds like a recipe for disaster. It usually is too, nothing good comes with trying to think your way into someone else's mind, only negative things can come out. For that exact reason, if I could go back to senior year I would tell myself just that, its useless and gets your nowhere but upset.

Don’t give up. Life happens on uncertain terms, you must learn how to see the light in any situation. You will pull people out of the depths of sorrow and watch them transform. People will be cruel because they know despair. Show them hope. Find your stride. The turtle won the race, and life really does work with consistency. The better you are at sticking to something the easier you will accomplish goals. Success isn’t about just raw talent, but about how you apply it. It is not weakness to accept help, it is the only way you will become strong. You must identify equity in what you are, both good and bad and make efforts to improve. Try things that seem to be uncomfortable, you never know what you can do until you try. There are voices in this world that are content with living in the status quo, you never will be content there. Above all, take care of yourself first and you will be able to be the person you need to be. That doesn’t make you selfish, but encourages you to be the best you can be.

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If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself to take a serious look at my values and begin working toward the life I want to live and the contribution I want to make. I'd advise my younger self to value more of my old friendships, appreciate the opportunity to travel when it presents itself, and study harder than I did in high school. I'd tell myself to stop being timid about math and science because I will eventually come to love those subjects more than anything else. Lastly, I'd tell myself to spend as much time with family as is possible. They won't be there forever, but while they are, they're some of the best parts of life.

My advice to the high school students are to listen and complete everything your teacher gives to you. College life is no where near compared to high school. You are responsible for all of your actions. If you were like me in high school, you'll do just fine. That is, if you were always late to class, skipped and showed bad conduct, then college won't be so nice for you. You are dealing with a world of adults and it's time to step into the real world. You should always use your time wisely. Study when you can because it's going to pay off in the long run. The information your high school teachers give you isn't for them, it's for you. Stay focused and always be on task because one slip-up can change your life forever. However, college isn't just about being serious all the time, adults can have fun too. There's group activities, clubs and many organzations that you can join. It is good to participate in some of those things in high school too because it looks really good on your resume. Good luck in life!

I would tell myself to enjoy the little moments like playing high school sports. Football and rugby were huge at my school and its crazy how you can go from playing sports for 10 years to not playing anymore once you get to college. Also to focus more in school, especially in a class like econ that relates alot to the modern world. Thats one class i wish i knew more about. I would tell myself to not take my parents for granted and enjoy every home cook meal while it still lasted.

Don't be afraid to set goals. You can change your mind. Get through school and explore everything that interests you.

I would tell myself that it's okay not to know exactly what you want to do when you grow up. Wait to go to college until after you mature a bit and explored your career options a little more carefully, because decisions made under pressure are rarely the most sound. When starting college, take as many core classes as possible that sound interesting. It's easy to quickly find out if a subject is not your favorite when you have to study it in depth. On the other hand, it's suprising to see which subjects are suddenly intriguing when you find out a little more. Finally, I would tell myself to jump at any opportunity for any internship which might provide valuable skills to bulk out a resumé. You never know what you'll end up doing in life, or what you'll find that you like, and there is no better time to explore than when you're in college. You're not a failure if you take a little more than four years to find what you enjoy.

I would tell myself to keep my head toward the degree I already knew I wanted, Electrical Engineering, and to take an extra class that coming fall while I was at it. Could have saved a lot more money for school if I hadn't taken that summer class in 2013.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell her that nothing is permanent. Leaving home and leaving your parents and starting new is not permanent. It might feel like it when you first make the huge step to move to college, but you'll adjust. You just have to believe in yourself and believe that you're there for a reason. Know that people will always love you no matter what, and always do what makes YOU happy. That's the most important thing. Don't do anything that you don't want to do, and don't worry if you're standing alone. Standing up for yourself is one of the hardest things to do, but the only way to stay true to yourself is to do what you believe in your heart to be right. That will be the only thing that will truly make you happy.

Dozier is well worth it. Teachers keep telling you how hard college is going to be, but it is not what they all say. It will not be a smoothe ride your first semester, but you will meet amazing people and have great success in your first semester. And it doesn't involve soccer or sports you think you know how to play. Don't give up on your studies now, and just push through to the end. Also, prepare for some really cold weather. Winter can be pretty bad in Idaho.

I think the best thing I could have done as far as personal development goes, which I did, was to go into college mostly blind of expectations and lacking in advice. While I got sick and forgot to eat fruit for a long few months, both problems of which could have been avoided had I simply thought about being more careful or had I listened to advice to avoid them, I have developed immesurably since coming to college simply because I am not being too careful. If I had to give my high school self any advice, I would simply say "make sure you always have enough money to get a cab home."

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself that it will be a really hard several years in college. That I will make many accomplishments, and I will fail at a few things along the way. I would tell myself that it will be hard to get i nto the dental hygiene program at TMCC but that you will get choosen as one of the 12 students they take a year. I would let myself know that the teachers will be really hard on you and that the classes will challenge you, but that you can make it through and you will be a really good hygienist some day. You will make a difference in many peoples lives and be really happy with what you are doing as a career. I would make sure that I never strayed and that I kept up with my dreams and fulfilled them, because being a dental hygienist has always been my dream and my passion and I would not want myself to give up along the way before I was able to accomplish my goals.

If I can go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice that I would give myself would be to apply to as many scholarships as possible and starting the application early. The reason I would advice this to myself is because I didn't apply to scholarships until March of my senior year. If I would have applied early, I could have raised my possibilities of winning scholarships. Also, since high school is different than college, and considering that in high school, we actually have more time to apply for scholarships, it would be easier while in high school than in college because in college we are focused in our classes. Also there are many scholarships for high school seniors.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advice myself to get involved in as many opportunities as possible, because there is so much more to college than getting good grades. College is the easiest time to explore many different activities, from sports to volunteering, arts and activism. It's the best opportunity to get to know yourself better by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and realizing your true potential. It's not only a fantastic way to develop interests and skills that you never knew you had; it's also the easiest way to meet new people; something that will be much more difficult once you graduate and you don't have a built-in social system. Becoming involved in the campus community will make you feel more socially competent, thus raising your self-esteem and thus improving every aspect of your life. You will be able to carry the skills and interests you develop during college with you for the rest of your life. Trust me, it's much more difficult to become involved and to build new relationships from scratch outside of college life.

Wow, I really wish I had the opportunity to go back and talk to my younger self! I would tell myself to go to college right after I got out of high school instead of waiting 10 years to go to college. I would also tell myself that I need to be more flexible because in life there are many, many obstacles and it is important to be flexible to get through them. Of course I would warn myself about certain individuals that I now know were not good for me, but mostly I would want to tell myself that everything is going to be okay. Even when it seems like there is no hope, a little time passes and things have a way of working out.