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For me if i could do it over, I would definately have taken my master's courses right out of college. I would also have had my major decided and not changed it three different times. I would also say to myself my degree is for me and no one else. As far as the transition of living on campus, for me I think i would have stayed with friends more so that I wouldn't of missed my family as much. I also would have stayed in the dorm no matter what and then move into an apartment and not back home. I would also tell myself that I deserved this opportunity and I am a good student and I can succeed.

You’ve been on a straight path toward success all your life, baby, and the pressure of other people’s expectations is about to get to you. You will crash and burn a little bit before you graduate, and you won’t really find your feet again until your second year of college, but what I want to tell you is this: that’s okay. You are human and flawed and wonderful, and I wish you wouldn’t spend the next few years beating yourself up for and regretting the times you slipped after graduation. We all make mistakes, but the mistakes you make will shape your life and temper your spirit, and girl, you will be so thankful for those mistakes down the road. You’ve got an amazing life ahead of you, and once you learn to turn down the external voices and listen to your still, small, soul voice, you will shine. Try not to waste time regretting your mistakes, but remember that every moment is a chance for you to learn, to listen, and to let yourself grow. But if you can help it, try not to get mono during your freshman year of college.

I would tell myself to get ready for alot of work. Theres no playing around in college and you have to be ready for anything a professor throws at you

Stay positive and focus. You can do anything you put your mind to. College is just like starting over in high school just in a slightly bigger facililty. Get involved in groups of clubs. Just always stay focused. School work comes first and you can do it as long as you don't let negative people influence you. Never let the things other people do effect who you are and what you want to do. Study often and do not put things off until the last minute. Get enough sleep and try not to let distractions get to you.

My number one piece of advice would probably be to stop procrastinating. Seriously, though: stop procrastinating. I would say, "Brittany, you're going to save yourself an incredible amount of stress if you start your papers and projects earlier, instead of the night before." "Girl, you better learn how to study, too. I'm not talking about that 'browsing over your notes and wishing for the best' kind of studying; I'm talking about really digging deep and asking tough questions that go along with the material." This particular year I also realized that I am in a major that I probably won't pursue as a career when I graduate. I love education, but I think I chose my major because I enjoyed the high school atmosphere. I would encourage the younger me to research more major/career options. However, I would also encourage me to be open to changing focuses while taking major classes. And perhaps most importantly, I would have sternly urged the younger me to apply for more scholarships and learn more about the financial process. Understanding finances might be one of the most important lessons I've had to learn thus far.

Before entering college take time to work, travel, and have fun with friends to find out who you really are as a person, so you can make the best decision about what you want to do as a career for the rest of your life. Don't let pressure of society push you into school before you are ready because until you are truly motivated and mature enough, studying will be harder, classes won't be as interesting, and you will waste a lot of money and time just going through the motion of being a college student. Once you find that motivation studying will come easier and you will learn the information taugh in the classroom so you can carry that information over to your career, instead of learning the material for the test and forgetting it a week later. This will give you more self confidence and won't have regrets of large student loans and time wasted.

The advice I would give myself from high school would be to keep closer contacts with the friends you graduated with. There are so many more friends to make here. However, dont forget the friends you spent the majority of your life growing up with. Keep your ties from high school as well as making new ones in college.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior I would first tell myself to join more extracurricular activities. Being a part of interest groups and clubs is a great way to make friends and network. I did not do enough of this my first year of college. I was too afraid of the new world I was entering into when I should have submerged myself into it. If I had made myself more open to all the college had to offer socially along with academically I think I would have been even more successful in my pursuits. I feel that if I had made these connections and networked I would have had a larger support group when I left college. A larger support group would have made me more prepared for life outside of college and more aware of the opportunities available out there. I would have known more people in my field going through the same things I was and we would be able to help each other. I hid too much from the social aspect of college and would tell my senior self not to do that.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about what I know about college life and making the transition I would give myself so much useful advice. First I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships as soon as possible because there are so many out there for college freshmen. I would also tell myself to be open to new people and start the year off right by finding a group of friends that surround you with positive experiences and encouraging words. Getting involved is another important thing to remember. Having a resume with many different experiences as well as memberships to organizations shows employers that you are very involved. Overall I would tell myself to give everyone a chance and just enjoy the college life by interacting with people you know will only push you in a positive direction.

Dear Senior Megan, Hello you may have many questions as to whom is writing you this letter. Well first off I would like to congradulate you for all the accomplishments you have made through out your high school career thus far. You really have made your parents and me very proud. This letter I am writing to you is basically a tool to help you out with any questions you may possible have. Long story short I am you from the future and believe it or not, I am a second semester freshman at Clarion university. By now you have been accepted by 2 of you 3 top schools and I know that selecting Clarion wasn't hard for you. Clarion is a wonderful University and you shouldn't worry about anything that is to come. Don't stress over making friends or what to wear on the first day. Everything will work out for you. You make a ton of break throughs in college and you have a tight knit group of friends that are like your family. So enjoy your senior year, it flies by WAY TOO FAST! Trust me ;) Your Future Self :)