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I would tell my high school self to not be so worried about college life and adjusting to a new living space. The dorms give new students an easy transition phase. I would aslo tell myself that utulizing your time will be very beneficial to how well you do in classes. I also would say to go to every lecture even if the professor doesn't take roll. Proffesors hold office hours that can help with questions and getting to know your professor is a big advantage.

Knowing what I now know if I could go back and give myself advise I would mention to never procrasinate, always turn your work in on-time, and to get out of your comfort zone; meet people and not to be shy because everyone is friendly and no one will judge you. Just be prepared in general.

Going back to my high school self as a senior in high school, there are many things I would want to say. First off, it's okay to be nervous. Everyone else is starting a new chapter of their life so you're not alone, so be nervous, just don't let the nerves get to your head! Second, GO TO CLASS! What's the point of going to college if you're not going to class? Trust me, it's the only way to pass your classes. Also, go to your professors office hours! All professors love when you get to know them on a more personal level and they're always there to help you with any questions you have. Third, don't be afraid to meet new people. I know you want your best friends to stay by your side forever but don't forget about the new opportunities that may come from putting yourself out there and meeting all kinds of new people! Finally, have a good time! Know your balance between studying and fun and college will be the best years of your life.

Dear High School Senior Me, Please do not sell yourself short and think that you are not "good" enough to get into college. Please apply to schools and do not let anyone come in the way of your dreams. You are intelligent and strong and will make such an impact as a High School teacher. College is an amazing experience so please do not procrastinate in going- don't put your future off. This is your destiny!

What are you doing there just laying down looking at pointless tweets or pictures of people that you will never see again? You literally wasting your time. Get up right now and go apply for scholarships! Money is going to be a great issue in a year because you are going to be responsible for yourself. Do you even know how to make food? Start learning recipes of how to cook because you are going to start hating the taste of cup of noodles everyday because you dont know how to make food. Instead of reading those facebook posts you should pick up a book because you are going to be required to read almost everyday. Go return those 200$ shoes because instead of those shoes, you couldve spent it on two books that you are required to have in college. Don't mistreat your parents just because your friends seem more "fun" because in the end your only friends that will never betray or leave you will be your parents. Get your life staright and prepare for the real world before the real world socks you right in the face with bills, expenses, and bad grades.

Keep up the hard work. The work ethic will be your most invaluable tool in the years to come. Skip the community college. You may be saving some money, but the universities have so much more to offer! Don't be afraid to give it your all. Even when you fail pick yourself back up, because in the end those failures are going to teach you how to appreciate your success. Drop the bank job. Yes, it's decent pay for your age, but it will benefit you so much more to find a hospital to work at. You're going to change your career goal so many times it's ridiculous, but one thing stays the same: every job considered has been in the medical field. Stop worrying so much about what exactly you're going to do. Start worrying more about getting that Bio degree knocked out. Be patient! Our path is a long one, but oh so worth it. One day we'll be improving people's lives tremendously, maybe even saving them! I know you're going to give it your best in every endeavor. Take care kiddo, I believe in you!

Looking back at my senior year of High School I would have told myself to believe in yourself and that God has his hands over you. So be faithful to him and he will be faithful to you. Don’t be scared of all the hard classes coming your way; there are plenty of resources to help guide you to succeed. Don’t be scared to talk to your professors; they’re the key to your success. Be true to yourself and don’t change who you are because of what others say about you. Make sure you stay involved on campus and make professional relationships with factuality and staff; who knows you may need them for a letter of recommendation or for a job or internship. And know that Ms. Sparks was right about the research papers (Oh my gosh) it gets serious! But I know you can do; so keep all of your packets she gave you. But most of all stay away from boys they are a BIG distraction. Keep God first and make sure you pray every night like you always do and watch God bless you. Love, Ebonee

I would advice my self to apply for financial aid and a scholarships right away.

If only I could have told the scared girl, trembling to open the envelope with the college seal on it, that a letter like that, doesn't define who you are. Perhaps that is the sad and wonderful truth about growing up, it takes so long to leave our parents ebraces because every little battle we've had to overcome is training us for the greater battle of life. To begin as innocent children may begin as a grand idea, but to see the world as a child would be to expose all of the beauty, all of the worldly and truely pure places, mixed with all of the bad. So much bad in fact, that seen through a narrow window could swallow up all the good. We grow up to learn that there isn't black and white, but red and green and blue too. That there is so much good and bad, but to see only one or the other is to watch a sunset, and only see it as the ending of another day. There is so much life out there to live if we only have the courage to go out there and experience it.

I would tell myself that you are different and you have always been different. Never let society get into your head and tell you that you are doing wrong. Stick with the path that you set and you are going to make mistakes, and those mistakes are okay, just never give up and your dream and you will go far. I would also tell myself to try and relax and not stress so much, you have people that care about you who are willing to talk to you and not alot of people have that, so be thankful, have fun and enjoy every moment because really college isn't that long.

I would advise myself to choose a major and stick with it. If I had done this, I could have completed college sooner and been that much closer to obtaining my career as this generation's next best Brewmaster.

Do better. Just, do better. You spent so much time wondering if there was something wrong with you instead of using that energy to better yourself. There's nothing wrong. Mom is right. Do your work. Take pride in your ability to adapt because man alive, you'll be doing a lot of that. Speak more French. Don't take Japanese. Take German instead. You love girls and adore women, while still wanting men. There's nothing wrong with that. Ask Robin out. You go to a great school filled with wonderful people. Take pride in that. Don't let those who stop looking after hearing "Chico State" get you down. You know better. You know best. You're going to meet the greatest people you have ever met. Hang out with business majors, especially DSP. Yeah, you know you get in. Delta Sigma Pi will be your life, your saving grace. Become someone you know they will be proud to call 'brother' and everything will be gravvy after that. Be the best me we could have been. Go on. Do it.

This is your time to shine. It's the first time you will be away from home, out from under the restrictions set by mom and dad. Don't lose control. Asserting control over your life is so important right now. College is what you make of it, you can pay for tuition and spend your time partying and drinking; or you can build meaningful relationships with other students, faculty, mentors and create this vision of success. You can do whatever you put your mind to. As one of my professors said, "Be great at everything you do." Especially don't let someone tell you that you can't. If they are saying you can't do it, then they must not know you very well. You are in college to get a degree, don't let anything distract you from your goals and dreams. That's the biggest advice I can give, is to dream. Dream big and set reasonable goals along the way. Don't worry about your growing debt, because what matters is that you get into that dream job. Once you are there, paying for it will be worth every penny.

Stay focused and remember to breathe. Do not transfer between schools!

One piece of advice I would say is “fake it until you make it,” what I really mean by this phrase is have confidence in yourself. Being yourself at full capacity you becoming capable of showing your value, ideas, passion and this is the way that you will have anything you want in this world. Growing up I was always known as an introverted child, some people took this as a weakness and some people tried to pray on this. Due to the internal voice I created growing up I was afraid to go into college because I began telling myself “You are not enough, you do not belong in college”. Freshmen year I then questioned myself by asking "What am I afraid of, who am I receiving an education for?” , I then realized that it is not for all the external factors that make me feel uncomfortable but it is for me and my family .” Knowing this advice, I realize that I would have saved a lot of heart ache but this is what made me strong and know that I am enough and I have done enough.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first piece of advice I would address is on procrastination. This is a very important topic for me since procrastiantion is such a bad habit to hold on to. I procastinated in high school and took that habit with me to college. It was not until the end of my sophomore year that I began to break my habit of procrastination. Dear self, I want to give you advice today that will help you better shape your future. I see that you wait until the last minute to do all your school work, class projects and reading assignments. If you do not break this habit now it will cost you time and money in the future and you will not be very reliable. Here are the top 3 main reasons why you should NOT PROCRASTINATE: 1. You do not do your best work 2. Seem unprofessional and unprepared for presentations 3. Not realiable This is a bad habit overall and may lose focus in different areas if not kept on track and organized. Do not procrastinate. Period.

college is all about responsibility and the ability to be successful in the major that you are trying to achieve. college is having the resposibility to make your own decisions and, choosing whats best for your future. Its not about procastinatig in your work by taking school seriously. i advice to set goals for yourself.

Going into college you always ask everyone what it was like for them, but you do not know what it is truly like until you go and experience it yourself. If I were given the opportunity to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely have some advice to give. First would tell myself that applying for scholarships, grants, and financial aid is important because there are a variety of different things you will need to pay for. I would also tell myself that procrastinating will get you no where, it is better to stay on top of things, then you will have more free time. Something else I found very important is getting and advisor and talking to them about what classes to take that will benefit you the most and help you graduate in four years. Lastly I wouldn’t talk about school but I would give the reminder of not letting anyone hold you back, this is your time to shine and find who you are. Things may happen, but everything happens for a reason. Don’t stress or worry you have great friends and family who support you.

If I were giving myself advice about the transition from high school to college I would tell myself to become mentally prepared. Focus is one of many key elements to success in college. Focus needs to be exercised in the classroom and while studying. I would express to myself that school is the primary focus. Balancing is another factor. Be mindful when balancing school, work, and or leisure time. Homework and studying should always come first. Crowd yourself with students who are doing the right thing and that are motivating and positive. Get involved and join programs that accent your curriculum. These programs help in tutoring, networking, and seizing future opportunities. Don't be afraid to find a mentor to express stress and problems. They also can help guide you into the right direction. Try not to reject advice that is new or different; think the advice through and apply it when making final decisions. If you have any free time apply for some scholarships and involve yourself with the community. Make a list of both short term and long term goals. Also make a list of this you need to do to prepare yourself for your next steps.

If I could go back in time, and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself how important it will be to stay focused on achieving the goal of becoming a Physician Assistant. To not allow nothing or no one to deter you from your goal. I know that it will be hard to be away from the family, but you're only an hour away, and you always come home to visit when you want. And the partying, that can wait! Yes your friends may call you "boring" or say that you're "acting funny", but you're on a mission. A chance at having a much better future for yourself. There are many important reasons ahead of you; in which, finishing your college education will make a big difference than if you didn't. So just know there will definitely be more than enough time after college to party and live your life to the fullest. Only now do I wish that I could be you again, and of course, that is impossible. But now with the same determination and passion I once had as a high school senior, I have now as an adult.