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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.