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I would tell my myself to don't be afraid of a challenge! That I shouldn't doubt my abilities, and take more AP classes! It would have paid off by the time I got to college! I would tell myself to continue to work diligenrly! Even when I was my lowest, most frustrationg point, I would tell myself no to quit, because you need perserverence for college! In addition, I would tell myself to don't forget to relax, take a breather, and have some fun! Being able to have fun is just as important as studying sometimes! Oh, and I would tell myself to sop overstudying (like studying 2-3 hours just for a 10 question quiz). The stress of overstudying causes me heart problems down the road, so I would have told my past self to kick the habit! Last, but most important, I would tell myself to have more faith in the Lord that I'll pull through college. It's hard to have the faith sometimes, but I would tell my past self I'd need all the faith I can muster just to get through the first semester of college!

I would tell myself to be a little bit more focused on my academics and a little less on socially.

The best advice that I could give myself is to do my best in all of my school subjects. Many students think that Senior year in high school is all about having fun, which is partly true, but you must focus and finish strong. The more courses you take in high school means less courses in college and money saved in college tuition and other school necessities. You must go to college because no other route will give you a fulfilling life. A minimum wage paying job will not allow you to have any material goods or quality outings with the ones you love. Stay in school, stay focuses, and never give up on your dreams. Anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

Looking back on where I was my senior year, and having now spent three years in college, I can say that there has been substantial knowledged gained. Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself all the advice that I have learned about college life and making the transition. I would tell myself that it is acceptable to be unsure about what direction in life I want to choose and that I should not let my fear of the unknown rule over me. I would definitely advise myself to dare to dream of possibilities outside of what I feel is expected of me and even what I have already assumed is best. I would assure myself that even though it is hard, to boldly ask all the questions I can think to ask and thusly set myself up to be prepared and knowledable. Finally I would advise myself to diligently focus on finding sufficient study habits that fit my learning style and capabilities.

I would give myself three simple tips: college is expensive, study, get involved. If I knew how expensive college really is, I would have tried harder to get scholarships or do better on my SAT's. I would have studied more in my first semester of college if I knew how easy it is to fall behind. I would have also gotten way more involved so I could make more friends.

If I were to go back in time I would of made a college fund.

Dear Arianna, Make sure that you go to school right out of high school, move out and get on the dorms, really dig into life and make sure you take every oppertunity that you can. If you do not do it now you will end up working three jobs going to school full time and you will have to continually work twice as hard for your dreams because you did not accept that scholarship to that fancy university. Later in life you may be very upset about the decisions that you made so make sure you take every oppertunity that comes your way. It is important that you do not do what others feel that you should do, but rather what you feel you should do. Make sure you listen to your heart, as cheesy as that sounds, the only person that can make you happy is yourself so make sure that you do what you need to do in order to make yourself happy. Love, Your future self

If I could go back in time and give myself adivce as a high school senior I would tell myself to practice beneficial study habits sooner instead of later. I would advise myself to not slack off and catch the common "senioritis". I would also tell myself to take the SAT's more serious and appreciate the bond I had with my teachers and classmates. I didn't realize how much the environment in college would change. It becomes completely up to you to build those relationships with classmates ad professors that are key to success.

I would tell myself not to worry. Academically, things will be fine. You're a good student, and the teachers l appreciate that and and are willing to help you when you need it. Also, don't forget to take some time out to relax and have fun. Study outside, enjoy the campus and the people. I would tell myself to think seriously about the job I want after college so that I would have a more straightforward plan of attack as far as my classes went. However, I can't honestly say that I would change anything because changing my major shaped who I am, and I'm not sure that I would have wanted to lose some of those experiences. Most of all, I would tell myself to relax more and enjoy the overall social-academic experience.

If I could go back in time and tell my senior self something I would tell me that everything is going to be okay so dont worry about it. Dont be nervous because your going to make alot of friends, and school is fun. Your classes will be a little hard but just keep your head up and you will succeed.