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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I wouldn't tell myself anything. This may sound odd to some but I look at life as an adventure. The beauty of life is that you never know what is coming; it may be something painful or something uplifting but regardless of the experience everthing that has happened in my life since I was eighteen has lead me to be the person I am today. I wouldn't want to go back and warn myself or guide myself any differently because that could have changed who I am now and who I was the first year of college. I learned in the transition to college that the people who love you most in life will always be there and that I am more independent than I ever gave myself credit for. However, I wouldn't give any advice to myself , instead I would just live the adventure of life.

What are you thinking about that hair? Oh, well! I have come from the future, Cabrina, to give you some advice. Work your butt off in the summer and save a lot of money. That way you won't have to work 2 jobs while you are in school. Your school work will suffer. Also, don't change your major because you dad wants you to make more money. You already know you want to be a teacher, so do what you love. You are smart, loved, and capable of great things. Wait, why am I telling you this? No, forget I said anything. I love my life in the future. If I tell you to change things, it could change the future. I might not appreciate my education as much as I do now. I might not have learned lessons about saving money. So I change my mind, past Cabrina. Mistakes are meant to be made and lessons are meant to be learned. From those lessons you will be a great person who will do great things. So go on, make those mistakes and be proud of who you are. Also, get your hair cut!

If I could go back in time, I think I would tell my high school self to constantly remind yourself of your priorities. My freshman year was such an amazing learning experience; I learned to be independent and focus on myself. However, with this independence came more responsibility. While I still earned good grades and made the dean’s list, I think I could have pushed myself harder academically. I lost sense of my academics at times, and this was certainly my biggest downfall. Students must realize what is most important, and always prioritize accordingly. Additionally, I would tell incoming freshman to fully embrace the change; to be flexible, to meet as many people as possible, and to let yourself grow. Incoming freshman should know that freshman year can be one of the greatest learning experiences of your lives, if you just embrace it.

I enjoy being an education major and helping mold the world’s future leaders, but sometimes I think I would have liked to pursue different careers. I could see myself as a medical doctor, lawyer, or dentist. If I could get one do over I would research more careers instead of being set on a specific one my entire life. I would select three to five careers I could see myself enjoying and shadow people in those fields for at least two years. By shadowing and asking questions I could see what each job has to offer and if it is something I could see myself doing every day. After choosing a field I would research top schools for the field and try to attend those colleges. If I had chosen this path I would have had more assurance of my career choice instead of pondering what different careers are like and if I would have enjoyed them more.

If I could talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to have confidence in myself and my abilities. I entered college shy and unsure of myself and have since then developed my self-confidence and I feel it has positively impacted my life. I would tell my past self that you will find a group of friends who will embrace and accept you for the person you are and will become, and all you have to do is be yourself. Don't change for expectations or because you feel it will help you be more social. Your friends and peers will like you for who you are, not who you feel you should be. Embrace the person you are and don't be afraid to express yourself. Your new friends will look beyond the imperfections you feel you possess and will help you to do the same. Their friendship and love will open a new chapter in your life where you learn to love yourself and what you are capable of. Not everything in college will be easy nor will it be fun but your friends will help you make it through.

I would go back in time and tell myself to study up more on the mathematics side. As a biochemistry major, I had to take physical chemistry as a requirment. Had I mastered calculus at an earlier stage, I know p-chem would not have been as difficult. I would tell myself to be more friendly and more receptive to people. As a commuter, I don't have as many friends when compared to people who live on campus. However, the friends I do have I would never trade for anything in this world. I would advise myself to take the opportunity to be more involved in campus events. To take some time to relax and enjoy life. My choice of career has led to high-stress situations but the key is to not worry about getting the perfect grade. I would tell myself this, that as long as you strived your hardest and gave it your all, you should never be ashamed of what grade you get. What matters in the end is what you learned as a result, not some letter grade. Exeperiences matter more than grades and it took me this long to figure it out.

Lindsay, I know you don't like school but I also know that you want to succeed. I know you just want to get a job and start working and quit school but that's not the best option for you. You need to go to school and get a degree so by the time your 23 you'll already have your degree and be out in the workforce with that degree. Experience is big but education is bigger, and you'll have experience with the Culinary Arts by the time you graduate from school with all the hands on learning you'll do. So from a money standpoint you can drop out now like you want to start earning money now. Or you can continue in your education and go to college for your degree and be making so much more than you could without a degree at the age of 23. It's worth it, believe me!

Just because you don't see the lines dividing down the road does not mean that you have taken a wrong turn. You don't always know where you are, but that picture perfect image in your head of where you want to be just might be enough to guide you. On the way there, people will offer help when you need it, but many more will only have kindness and empathy to offer in the light of your misfortunes. My golden piece of advice to any all who seek answers: You can onl reach as far as you aspire to reach, and you can only aspire to reach as far as you can realistically fathom. Never set your expectations too high, and never set you priorities too low. Accept help when you need it, but do not forget that it iis your initiative that acts as a catalyst on your day's and your life's experiences. Be strong enough to blaze your own trail and to navigate your way throughout life's obstacles, but also be sensibile enough to know when to make exceptions and when to make sacrifice, and above all, when to trust your initiative instinct.

Being as though I am a mother and a wife now. I would have encouraged myself to attend school earlier in life. It has become extremely hard to juggle college, children, a job and a relationship. I have fought for my career this far and I am not giving up. I am too close. Back in high school I would have told myself to get into school earlier in life. However, now I am setting a great example for my children to hold tight and keep moving forward.

The main point that I would give advice to my high school self is to be open to changes because you never know what will happen with life. I would tell my self not to be set on a major because you might take classes in that major or find out more information about the major and find out that it is not a good choice for you. I would also tell my self to choose a major based off a combination of what you love doing and what class you enjoyed most through out school. I would also tell myself to be open to finding new friendships, even if they are people that you would not hang out with in high school. I would tell myself that going to parties and drinking is not all as hyped as it really is and that he should save his money and not waste it on alcohol because in college you may find the love of your life and get married before you are done with college. To wrap up my advice, I would conclude with that you will learn alot about yourself by jsut being open to new ideas.

Everything will work out fine. Save your money and enjoy life to its fullest potential.

Dear Stephanie, As you're preparing to leave for college, it's important to remember who you are. College is a time to explore new things and meet new people. Don't let them change who you are. This is a time to discover yourself and turn into the person you wish to become. It is important to grow, but not to vere from your values. Don't be afraid to get out of your room and introduce yourself to new adventures. When they tell you to get involved, do it. That's how you're going to meet people. Be open to everyone and everything. You're going to run into a rough patch a few weeks into the sememster. Homesickness and depression will take over, but don't let it consume you. You will get the help you need, and everything will be okay. Kick out the negative thoughts, and remember why you are there and what you want to accomplish. You'll be faced with many new decisions, so listen to your heart to make the right choice. College can be a fun and exciting experience, so make the best of the time that you have there!

If I was able go back to my high school self and give myself advice on the do and do not of college I would start with the academic aspect of college. Everyone tells you that you need to study, but they do not tell you how to study. Studying is more than just going to the lecture and reading the material, to study affectively you still have to go to the lectures and read the given material but you also have to take addition time to make notecards and learn the vocabulary, and be able to fully explain the information to someone else’s. Another key thing that I have learned in college is time management, you have to be able to balance you academic life with you social life. If you study all of the time you will not enjoy your college experience, and if you have to much of a social life you grades will in turn suffer. To find this balance takes time but if you can learn early on how to study effectively and balance your social and academic schedule your college experience will be great and you will remember it forever.

This is going to be a big change, and not an easy one. It is important to have fun but always make sure you are keeping up with school because that is what is most important. I know how badly you want to succeed in a job after college so make sure to stay focused. You will make amazing friends that will stick by your side and even though there will be a lot of up and downs that you will face, but don't worry you will manage to come out on top. P.s. You are going to change your mind and want to go to law school senior year so stay focused!

There are a couple of pieces of advice that I would give myself. First off, find a study buddy. Difficult course work is a lot easier if you have somebody to do it with. The same goes for any tutoring or supplemental instruction. If they are offered, then attend. Attending these sessions will dramatically increase your grade. Procrastination is a killer in college. Get work done as soon as possible. If you have a paper, make sure to create a writing schedule and to stick to that schedule. When studying for an exam, try and get a study group together. Study groups make the process less painful and maybe even a little fun. You will retain knowledge better if you are having fun while learning it. Another important thing is exercise. You need to have at least 40 minutes of increased heart rate every day. On the flip side, it is also important to relax. Don't be afraid to take a break every once in a while and and reward yourself with something fun. College is a transition for everybody. So most importantly, DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP.

If I could go back to high school and for worn myself about college, I would tell myself to get into better study habits. While in high school, the information taught seemed to come naturally to me. The teachers would spoon feed the information and you just had to spit it back out on a test. College is nothing like that. In college you need to study, read, and in a way teach yourself. Yes, the professor is there to guide you, but they are not there to hold your hand every step of the way.

Get a planner! If you take the time to plan your days out, you will have more time for yourself and less time for stressing. Write down when you will study and for how long, the most beneficial studying comes from 30 minute increments with ten minute breaks. Compile your notes and study them little by little over time. Your education is more important than your friends during the week, they can wait until the weekend. If you sacrifice an hour per day per class after school or work, you will see a huge improvement in test scores and less stress the night before a test! The key to college is responsibility, so if you practice disciplining yourself in high school, you will have a head start on your peers when you begin your first day at the university. Just remember to plan your days, compile information, and study one hour per class per day!

If I could go back to high school and talk to myself, I would let myself know that I do not know everything and being strictly interested in one type of school is not the right way to go about looking at schools. I would tell myself to take the time to look at multiple schools, in multiple sizes, and to keep an open mind. I would also tell myself that it is ok to change my mind and make new decisions. Within a year I changed my college and my major, I would go back and have myself think hard about my choices and ideas. I would also hope to have a little more help from my high school regarding what to do with my life. My counsler did not try to steer me in any direction and often times I felt I was alone in my decisions. I would tell myself to ask for more help and really think through what I want and where I want to go.

With my growth over the last year transitioning from high school to college there are innumerous things that I would tell myself. The first is to be confident. With confidence I would be able to go out and explore my new world. The second would be to open myself up to new ideas. College being a major change in my life I would tell myself to try to see the world from the diverse viewpoints that are now available to me. The final piece of advice I would give myself would to be myself. In college with such a broad range of people, you are able to be yourself without having to conform to other’s ideas. This would allow me to not only find a true close group of friends but would also allow myself to follow my career goals and dreams. In conclusion I would tell myself to not hide myself, to be open to changing myself to whatever I want, and to not hide myself behind a wall of shyness but to express myself confidently.

I would tell myself that it is important to study right away and to not hold it off. I would also tell myself that it's important to talk to professors when I don't understand what is going on. Also I would have made myself look more into schools and then job shadowed some people before I really decided on the school I picked. Another thing I would have told myself as a senior would be that I should have applied for more scholarships because college isn't cheap.