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The advice that I would give my past self, is that college is definitely different from high school. I had troubles my first quarter of college and thats because I thought I could study how I did in high school, which was barely anything. I would let myself know to try harder, study more, make friends in the same major, join study groups, go to free tutoring services, and most of all go to your teachers office hours. I would also tell my past self to work out more and not be lazy in the beginning of school.

As a first time freshman in college, I feel like I can offer advice to kids who are high school seniors/juniors now because I am living through it right now. If I could go back and give advice to my high school self I would say a couple of things. First off, I would tell myself to try harder in school. I wasn't exactly a horrible student, I was a B average student. That being said, even though I was an average student, I learned that there are other kids out there that are better and they are big competition to me. I should have strived to be an even better student. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships. I would say this to myself because in high school I didn't realize how much of a financial burden it would cause for my family and I would have liked to be able to come into college no worrying about asking other people for money. I would think more to myself about how I would be able to keep myself self sufficient in college.

I would tell myself to relax and have fun with studies. Time flies really fast and you need to make friends as you work hard academically. I would also tell myself to listen to teachers advise because they have the interest of students success at heart. I would also visit teachers office hours and ask them how they were able to make it in life. Also I would appreciate what my parents did for me because they sacrifice a lot to ensure that we are comfortable in school but sometimes we take it for granted. I would also stand against bullying because while in high school I remember witnessing a few events but was so afraid to do something. As a girl I would also not waste a lot of time worrying about whether I will get a boyfriend or not but instead I would use that time to do community service or study more. Once again I would tell myself to relax, take time and enjoy school projects because I wasted time worrying about things that I had no control over that time.

Mario college will not be an easy feat. You will feel like you are in uncharted lands but you are a pioneer. There is nothing you cannot achieve. The best advice I can give you is to plan ahead. Breakdown your goals into measurable tasks. Set dates for getting things done. Whether it's for class assignments or for your academic schedule; that way you can make sure you take the classes you need. This will help you not put things until the end. Believe me, getting an A is fairly easy to do with the right discipline and planning. In addition, give yourself breaks and enjoy yourself. You do not have to study 24/7. Go out for a walk, go to the gym, or enjoy time with your family and friends. Trust me, you can do it all. Managing life and school is not simple but it is acheiveable with good planning. Next, as you prepare your final assault towards graduation, plan ahead. Start networking, go out there and look at internships, clubs, programs, and volunteering. This will help you develop transitions into a career. Which reminds me, start prepping your resume and update as needed. Good luck!

Dear Angelique, Congratulations on making it through senior year. It wasn't easy, but you held on and finished strong and I'm proud of you. Welcome to the beginning of forever. Your actions from here on out will determine our future. Don’t be overwhelmed, act responsibly and remain focused. It's up to you to build the foundation for the life we desire. What you put into school is what we will get out of it. Study, learn and retain. It’s not just the degree, it’s the knowledge and skills we'll develop from earning the degree that will be of value. There will be obstacles, just remember that life is 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} what happens to us and 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} how we react. Do your part and do it right the first time; then give it God’s and leave it there. Don’t stress over what you can’t control, it’ll just make you crazy. Good luck and don’t worry much about partying, we have the rest of our life for that. Plus it’ll be worth way more after we’ve accomplished something great. Work first, play later… always. Let’s get it. A.

I would tell myself to make good choices. Unwise choices and decisions made on an impulse could affect future goals so think twice before acting. I would want my high school self to know that I am loved so there is no reason to try to be someone I am not. Those who I will want to impress will not be there for me when I need them so do not waste valuable moments on them that could be spent with people who love you for who you are. Stay focused and never give up.

I would tell myself that you can accomplish anything you set your mind too, if only you beleive in yourself. Don't allow peoples thoughts about you to confuse you to feel uncomfortable abou t who you are and what you stand for. Stand up for what yo believe in, and don't allow others beliefs about you to infleunce your behaviour and get you off track. In addition, stay focused and determined towards your goals, even though the road my seem tough it's only meant to make you stronger. Don't let in to your insecurities and peoples foolishness. Be srong for you.

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If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self I would tell myself to believe in my ability to think critically, solve problems, and to remember that I have the capability to perform well in college. In addition to being aware of the resources that could assist me in my academics, I would tell myself to continue to use the excellent work ethics that I developed in high school, which has benefited me while attending a University. I would encourage myself to keep a passionate and optimistic perception towards the trials of life, including college life. Therefore, I would remind myself that I had good organization skills, self-discipline, and the determination to overcome adversity. I would tell myself to keep striving to maintain a positive outlook on life physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Furthermore, I would remind myself to maintain a good work ethic during team projects, productivity, discipline, and dedication. These are essential in developing passion while setting goals in order to achieve prosperity. Having the willingness to strive to overcome challenges, which is beneficial to thinking optimistically about the hardships of life, has shaped me into a better and stronger version of myself.

Don't stress too much about high school. Do work as soon as possible, because it honestly isn't that bad. Don't get so caught up hanging around people that don't care much about you. There are people that love who you are, just take the time to see that they are there. On a final note, try to get as much as financial aid as possible and continue being awesome.