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If I were able to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell her to stay strong and enjoy the most incredible years of her life. I would not warn her of the troubles that she would inevitably face or the romantic relationships that would occur, because I would not want to alter the outcome of the beautiful future that the young girl eventually finds. I would tell her to take more pictures and laugh more with her friends and family, because you never know how long you will get to have them in your life. I would tell her to keep believing in love, faith, and humanity, even when the world seems as though it is spinning out of control. Love is wonderous and it can even save you from the most terrible things that occur in life; believe in the good of people and don't be too quick to judge someone. Lastly, I would tell her to keep dreaming and listen to your parents; they really do know best.

Apply myself to figure out what school to attend and figure out major/pathway issues as well earlier.

One thing i would tell myself as a high school senior is to live on campus. Yes, the shared bathrooms might be hard to deal with but living on campus would have made Freshman year of college a lot more easy and fun. Because I currently live off campus I don't get the same experiences and haven't met the same amount of people that students do while living in dorms. I would also tell myself not to stress about college because it really isn't as intimidating or as hard as it seems.

I would tell myself not to worry about trying to fit in with a certain crowd or being the "popular kid" at school. I would focus more on my studies to get better grades. So I can have better and more options for the future. For example what college I might want to attend. I would not worry about attending the same school as my friends because we all have different life goals. I wish I would have challenged myself with harder classes such as AP english so I could save myself a few units in college, and get ahead. So I would give myself the advice to challenge myself and participate in as many extra curricular activites possible. Not only to make my college application look better but to give back to my community and participate as a whole. College isn' really about who was popular in high school and all that good stuff. It's about find yourself and what you want to do. It kind of like growing up and doing things on your own.

knowing what I know now I would probably study more so that I would choose my major based on my skills and knowledge. not based on someone telling me what to do about my future.

The first advice I would give myself is to enjoy the whole college experience, but do it in moderation. I, like many new freshman, was so excited about going off to college and having my independence, that I tried to do everything in the first semester. I rushed into pledging a sorority and got tied down to the required events and philanthropic commitments. I also had alot of people in my head taking about how the first semester was just a throw away semester. I would definitely tell myself not to slack off on going to classes because even though attendance isn't required, you have to make the effort. You should make sure you manage your time wisely and schedule the ever dreaded study sessions. Wait to pledge a sorority until I have settled in to college life. I would also say to try to make good friendships because they will last a lifetime.

I would tell my pastself that even though you moved so far away you made the right choice because there are so many opportunities for you here that you could have never imagined. Even though there are many struggles along the way everything will be okay as long as you remember to work hard and never forget your dream of why you do everything you do. Also to remember to breath and that you have so many people who are behind you, who support and love you. Eventhough some of the people you love more then anything in the world are not with you physically they will always be behind you and you know that they could not be more proud of you for everything you are doing and how much will accomplish in such a short amount of time. Therefore work hard and never give up even when times are tough because you will get through them.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to RELAX. You are going to meet so many different people that will have a huge impact on your worldview. It is an incredible experience. Academically, it is so enriching and nothing like high school—it is empowering and engaging. You will find out what your passions are and how to manifest those passions into work that will be rewarding for years to come. Remember to pace yourself. It is so easy to get caught up in wanting to be a part of every event that is going on. You will feel like you are missing out if you don’t, but there will always be plenty of opportunities to take hold of. There will be tough, painful times—in retrospect you will see that there is a reason behind every moment and stand strong. Remember your faith and strength because it is your greatest asset. Have fun, be safe, and enjoy every moment because these years fly by and your life is just starting.

Hello high school me! Boy oh boy do I have some advice for you. First and foremost, take your time and don't rush. I know when you graduate then you have all this freedom but don't jump into something without thinking it through first. Secondly, stay home for awhile after you graduate! I know it's cool to live out on your own, have your own apartment and do what you want, but with those things come bills and more bills. If you want to go to school too it's extremely hard to work and go to class. Next piece of advice is to sit down with an advisor at the college you plan to attend and make a schedule of the classes that you need to take and when so that way you have a plan. It's hard to get started and scheduling all your classes by yourself can be stressful. Lastly, I advise you to stay in school. Don't ever think that taking a break from school will be ok because it's not. Take this advice high school me and you'll be golden! Good luck!

Congratulations on surviving high school! You are about to embark on the most amazing journey. This is the time in your life when you truly get to know yourself. You will learn what motivates you, what your passions are, and how to be self- sufficient, making life-long friends and wonderful memories. College is an amazing academic and social experience, but don’t let the social component outweigh the academic. It is important to go out with your friends, but not every night. Your friends will understand, and I promise that you won’t regret putting a little more effort into your studies. Develop relationships with your academic advisor and at least one faculty member. These are the people that will keep you on track and they will be the ones to write your letters of recommendation when the time comes that you need them. Join an academic and a recreational club. This is a great opportunity to make more friends, have fun, and build up your resume. Study abroad for a semester. Make sure to exercise. It will keep your endorphins flowing, so you are happy and sane. Take a million pictures. And above all, just breathe.

If I were a high school senior again, I would tell myself to go to college and get my degree right away. It is much easier without the reponsibility of a house, family, and finances. My father would have paid for my college if I had gone after high school. I am now 51 years old with a husband who's disabled. The brain doesn't remember as well as it did back then, and now I have all of the financial worries of paying for college as well as maintaining the house and family financial responsibilities. I am determined and will finish regardless, but any financial help I can get with paying for school definitely helps. Thank you for your consideration.

Work hard to excell and follow your educational passion. Be sociable and friendly to your classmates; you may make a stronger social circle. Save money, but take small trips and enjoy concerts, art museums, and road trips more often. Most crucially, ask questions about how things are connected. In science and medicine, many factors are related and affect several other processes; ask questions about these relationships. Finally, look for mentors and truly gain from their educational backgrounds.

If i had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to stop, breathe, and enjoy the rest of my senior year without stressing too much. I would tell my high school senior self that moving away is not as scary as I thought it was. I would explain to myself that every freshman would make the same "scary" transition that I was about to make. The most important words of wisdom that I would relay to my high school self would be to try not to please everybody else but to focus more about pleasing myself and doing what makes me happy. In the end, if I am happy with myself I will spread joy to the people around me. I've learned in my first year of college is that being happy makes all of the obstacles life throws at you a little easier to handle.

I would probably tell myself to do more scholarships and try harder in tha area, knowing now that it's definitely not cheap especially with the horrible economy.

College is not as hard as it sounds. Teachers scare you into thinking that you'll be up studying until 3:00 am. Truth is, if you manage your time correctly, college really can be enjoyable. I remember being afraid of my English classes thinking 10 page papers were going to be assigned in the first week. The expectations for reading and writing in college are not much different from that of high school. Essays are expected to be at least 3 pages in MLA format. However, unlike high school we didn’t read any books in college English. This isn’t to say that we didn’t read at all. We wrote and responded to various articles that my teacher Ms. Pape would post onto the CSU web site. I was really just expected to express my viewpoint and be able to write it on paper; whether it was expressing my opinion about an article, video or research topic. We were mostly graded on our structure and our ability to organize a paper and not so much on grammatical errors. This just tells you not to sweat the small stuff. Breathe and you’ll get through it easy!

I don’t believe in regret. Everything you do is beneficial to you, even if what you are doing would be looked on by others as a mistake. The key is that you be willing to learn from your experiences. How could we ever grow as humans if we did not make the occasional error, if we did not have those opportunities to learn? That’s the beautiful thing about free will- it allows us the room we need to screw things up. So I would not tell my high school self to do a single thing differently, because then I would have missed out on many learning experiences; I would simply say to myself, “Keep an open mind. Learn from what you do. Most of all, don’t stress yourself about the future, because everything will work out in the end.”

I would to win this scholarship

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to make my academics my first priority in college and always try my hardest. College can be very hard and sometimes you can try your hardest and still not get an A in every class, but in many cases hard work does pay off. There is nothing I hate more then look back at my first semester of college and know that I did not try my hardest. Academically I did well my first semester I recived slightly over a 3.0 GPA, better than many students do in their first semester in college, but I know that I could have done better. If I had made my classes my first priority and let friendships form natually I would be much more proud of myself today. Although I have taken classes in college, tried my hardest and still recived a B, there are other classes that I could have brought a B to an A with my full dedication. There is no better feeling then ending a class knowing that you have worked hard and tried your best.

I would remind myself to stay engaged and focused with my goals. Going to college, it is very easy to just take the classes and do what is necessary for an "A" without reminding yourself that this knowledge is essential for what you want to do in life. I would also encourage myself to look into any and all extracurricular activities. When I was first starting college I was really overwhelmed with classes and homework, and it made me not want to get involved in anything outside the classroom. Even though it would mean getting less sleep and having less study time, the extracurricular activities would definitely be worth it.

College is not like highschool. It involves a lot of independent work. In college you have to keep up with the textbook readings. The professors will not assign you small amounts of readings like in highschool. Most professors will give you chapters to read by a certain date. It is up to you when you will read the assigned chapters. Do not put off reading your textbook until the weekends. You do not want to spend your entire weekends reading 40 page chapters for each class. Also, make sure you review what you have read and study the material for at least an hour every night. This will definitly help you learn the material so that you will not have to cram the information the night before for an exam. It is also very important to visit your advisor every semester. If you do not, you will realize you have extra classes you need to take. You will also stress over whether you will graduate with the right requirements for entering pharmacy school. If you would like to make more friends, you have to start the first month of your freshmen year. Otherwise, it is hard to make friends.