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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself to not rely on friends to take classes with me. I would remind myself that I am taking classes to learn, and I do not have to talk to anyone, or socialize at all if I do not want to. As someone who has struggled with anxiety disorder for most of my life, that bit of encouragement would have helped me a lot going into college. I would also tell myself to drop classes instead of just not showing up anymore! I would have spared myself some worries if I had dropped classes so a failing grade did not affect my GPA. I would have also reminded myself that all the good jobs require a college degree, so to stick with it, and I would be able to get the job I wanted.

Dear Kelly from the past, Take those AP exams for the eight AP classes you took. You would have gotten the scores needed to get credit for the college courses that you need to take now, which would have saved a lot of time so that you can take a few classes for fun. Also, learn how to actually read the textbook, it will definitely help you study. Don't worry about what other people think of you. If they think you're boring because you don't drink then they're the boring ones who need alcohol for their dull personality. If they think you're not a nice person because you keep to yourself then that's their loss for not actually getting to know you. One more thing...long-distance relationships don't always work out and it's going to hurt when it doesn't but you don't need a man in your life right now to make you happy; as long as you have your friends, family, and you continue to get good grades, anything is possible.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would absolutely tell myself to try much harder when it comes to my grades. The better your grades are, the better chances of you getting a scholarship and getting into advanced programs at your school. I would have told myself to go to community college first, instead of my parents telling me I had to go there. Going to community college first was absolutely something that helped me save money and progress as a student. While I did not want to go, now that I have gone, I would tell any one to save their money and go to community college first and then transfer. It is a good learning experience and the harder you work at community college, your future four year school will see how hard you have tried and that you have goals of making it to their school.

Don't worry about sports. Exercise is important and a good diet, but make sure your main focus is reading.

To my high school self, take the time to get to know who you are! Use the summer before college to pray, fast, and make some attainable short term goals and expect to reach them. Be anxious for nothing and leave all pride aside. Humility is your best friend in the world and it will help you in more ways than one. Be not discouraged, ask all questions and speak up when things are not right. Put school first and also try to stay focused. Have loads of fun, but remember your purpose and what you stand for. Pray everyday! Be willingto acccept change and people for who and what they are. Step out on faith and try new things. Try to find a studying abroad program and travel. Save money do not become wasteful. Be encouraged and know that you will GRADUATE! Most importantly, know that it is not a race but merely a marathon.

The advice I would give myself as a High School senior would be to have fun and realize that this is one of the greatest times of your life. Stop stressing about SAT scores, and homework, and whether or not a college wants you. You get into a great school, and love it there so do not worry. Go to every football game, basketball game, and choir concert, anything and everything to remember high school. There truly isn't any other experience in your life that will feel like the moments you are living in now. Help the freshman, make them realize that all the information that there teachers tell them in freshman year matter come senior year. Take your AP classes, your SATS, pay attention on your HSPA, don't get in trouble. All these things matter in the big picture, and what color shoes they bought that weekend, or what crazy party happened, doesn't matter. This is your future, and how you shape it is up to you.

I would have created better study habbits, as well as time management. You really need to study at least a couple hours a day to truely learn what is necessary, but that can be hard when your living at school and trying to keep a social life. Time management is really important while being away at school, you are on your own with no parents to tell you what to do and when to do it. Creating a schedule of your classes, work, your free time and when you have time to study will really help keep your college career go smoothly with less stress. Another thing is to have fun and be social, because these are the best years of your life and they'll go by before you know it.

I would tell myself to do a lot better in high school. Later on in life you will actually go to college. Also, plan ahead of time of what you want to do. Because, you will live your dream of studying abroad. And make something of yourself. Never let anyone tell you that you can't make it. Your the only person who knows how you'll succeed.

Meeting myself as a high school senior, trying to make my younger self away of the pitfalls and mistakes that I knew I was going to fall into; that would be an extremely difficult task. I don't know if my younger self would believe me. The kind of person I was then needed every single trial and tribulation, required those pitfalls and failures, unrequited loves and broken dreams in order to become the person I am today. I am proud of the person I am today. I am on the right course, a path to success. It took my younger self to build a foundation of "doing it wrong" in order to finally get it right. I sometimes think and reflect back on the days of my youth when I was so angry at the world, I wanted to rage against it. I blamed everyone else for my problems, and stubbornly refused to hear or see reason. It took that to finally gain the wisdom of defeat. In those defeats, I eventually found calm and stillness. In the stillness of contemplation, I found peace of mind. In the peace of mind, I found the way forward.

If i were to go back in time, and talk to my self as a high school senior i would let myself know a few things. The first thing i would let myself know would be to know what i want to go to study when i attend college. I would let myself know that it could be a waste of time and money if you go to college not knowing what you want to study. Another tip i would let myself know would be to study as much as possible. You can never study too much.

I would honestly tell myself not to spend any money that I recieved that year, because college has alot of unforseen expense that will surprise you if you're not careful.

Everything that is going on in high school right now will soon be a thing of the past. Always keep your head held high and keep looking forward toward the bright future you will have. The roles in drama club will come in time, and the fences you jump at the barn will become more than just ground poles. Enjoy every moment of high school because it goes faster than you think. Remember all of the little things that happen throughout your days at Hazen. Treasure those moments spent in the Auditorium with all of your friends. Remember all of the shenanagins that went on backstage during Cinderella. And remember the sleepless but fruitful nights typing away on your laptop trying to finish an AP English project. Remember how hard you studied for AP Bio tests and how good it felt to walk out of there with a 98 as a test score. Some memories may be hard to think about but they all contribute to what your high school experience was. And no matter what happens in this world always remember what Sierra Boggess said. You are enough. You are so enough. It's unbelievable how enough you are.

I would have attened college much sooner. I was not disciplined enough my senior year to commit to college. I do regret that now. I'm proud to be attending college, and hope that will help with career choices. College is a very important chapter in one's life, I realize that now. I completed my AS degress and it was a great feeling of accomplishment. Ican only imagine how it will feel completing my B.S.B.A.

The advice I would give myself is to attend all events. Especially as a freshman coming in the have specific evens gared to you during orientation and its soley to help you socialize and make new friends.Missing out on these events is missing out on a opportunity to meet and network with amazing new , mutlicultural people. Theser events are fun they allow you to be yourself and allow other people to see what a wonderful personality you have. The worst thing you can do in college is to go to class and back to your room, you become antisocial, you start doubting if college is right for you and it makes you depressed. You cant complain if you never really given the campus a chance to wow you. So get up, get out and get noticed. it will be wll worth it. doing so helped me meet 4 of my forever friends. You really do meet your lifetime friends in college.

I feel I am a phenomenal candidate for a scholarship because I desire to make a positive difference in the world around me. I I I am a 47 year old mother of 7 children and 1 granddaughter. I have overcome many obstacles throughout the years. I am currently a full-time student at Palm Beach State College. I believe by obtaining my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Social Work, it will allow me to help others and truly make life better for others. I know life can be tough and I have learned by experience, sometimes you just need a little help to get through tough situations. I want to be able to do this for others.I believe, by given the chance through this scholarship, it will enable me to make a difference in the many lives of the less fortunate. My goal is to never give up and always do my best. I know it will not always be easy, but I will stay focused and remain patient and continue to do my best. I am prepared to make sacrifices to meet these objectives, but none that will negatively affect my own family.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self I would tell me to go to college and focus on my education rather than focus on working multiple low-wage jobs. Throughout high school and for about four years after, I worked multiple jobs and moved out on my own at the start of my senior year. I thought I would "be ahead of the game" by developing a good work ethic and taking on adult responsibilities, but this lifestyle got me nowhere. If I could go back I would tell myself that going to college right away would develope my work ethic even better than low-end jobs because the college environment is one which focuses on the future rather than the present. I would also tell me that college is one of the most rewarding responsibilities that one can take on. Finally, I would tell the high school me that I should listen to my teachers and believe that mean what they say when they tell me that I am worth more than minimum-wage jobs and that I have potential.

If I were to apply to college again and move on into the life of a college student, my advice to myself would be to live and choose a major or majors that you want to complete. Your college experience is for you and no one else. I would have told myself that I shouldn't listen and let my parents dictate what majors I allow myself to apply too. I would also tell myself that being who I am is something that I should never lose. I would also tell myself that college is something that you have to do no matter what financial issues you have. Everything is possible if you apply yourself to do it.

I would tell myself to get involved from the begining. I would of made more friends if I put myself out there from the begining. Also start saving money back in high school since college costs a lot of money outside of paying for tution. As an Education Major I could have a lot more resume building the summer going into college. Networking would of been great the more time you are out in the field the more marketable my resume would be.

Hey there you! So you totally won't believe this, but... tada! Yup this is the future you! Congrats, by the way; your senior year is awesome, and you will love every minute of it! I know that you are so excited for the fall, and I do not blame you in the least! This is a huge step, and you have so much to learn. I do not want to give too much away, but I will let you know that this coming year is going to be a little rough. It is much harder than you think to be so far away from home (especially with a secret, future, home-based boyfriend in your future *winkwink*). You will reach a point where you cannot take your roommate, neighbors, faulty car, or long rides home any more. You will want to pack up one night and never look back, but I promise, with all that I am, that everything works out. You will have some of the best friends in the world and will love your program. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn from every last thing that you do! Have a blast, girl!

Listen here my friend, as I see you now, I was back then. Make the changes that will count, do the things that will lead you to success, never give up, and keep on going when the going gets tough. Always remember that sometimes things need to fall apart so better things fall together and always be ready to let your guard down. Learning is changing and change is amazing. Put your head deep into the books and never forget that you are the change you see and education is the key.