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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.