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The advice I would give myself would be to always keep your dream. Never let go. I have always wanted to be a doctor and right before I got into college I doubted myself and didn't think I could make it that far. I changed my major to something else and it was not until a professor of mine told me to go with my dream, did I think it could ever be a reality. I am now working towards taking all my pre-requisites for medical school. I wish I had kept my dream the whole time instead of sidetracking. Also, make sure to make as many friends as possible and keep them. You never know who you may meet and who may be a friend for life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was senior, I wouldn't have too much advice to give myself. All I would tell myself is to keep going on the track I am going. I always studied in high school, I always tried my hardest with everything. So, if I could tell myself anything, I would say "have fun." In high school, I always got good grades, and that has transferred over to college. But, I didn't really live. I was always busy studying. I would tell myself to go out and make more memories, with the friends I don't see anymore. I would say, it is okay to go out and live life, the books will always be there and you are already prepared. Lastly, I would tell myself to not give up on myself, and to stop stressing, because in the end everything will work out.

If I were able to go back in time I would tell my senior self to prepare for what is coming. I applied to a school I thought was what I wanted and midway through the summer transferred. I could have saved money if I had planned ahead better. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships! College is expensive. When you combine tuition, room and board, and the price of books the total amount can be daunting. I wish I had known what I know now about the value of a dollar. New clothes are nice but they will not get you the places an education will.

If I could travel back in time to my final year of high school, I would sit myself down and have a heart to heart. I would remind myself that I?m still in school that just because I?m leaving in august for college, the grades still matter that I still need to focus and do my best. I would also try harder for scholarships for college, and look at all my financial options and think a little more about that.

If i could go back and talk to myself my senior year of High School, I would have to tell myself to be more envolved. Whether it is in my academics or extracurricular activities. That, just because i am graduating in May that does not give me the excuse to slack off and not do the work that I am capable of doing.

I would love to be able to go back in time and tell myself that college is a wonderful experience and to stop worrying about it. I would tell myself to be more open and get involved with campus activities sooner because they can be very fun. Also, go to all the plays and programs you can. Just be prepared to meet a lot of new people, this is nothing like your sad little high school.

The adive i would other students is to make sure that the college you choise is the one that you want to attend. If you think that you stay closer to home, than stay close to home. If you think that going away from home is better that do that. You just need to think things over.

Looking back on High school, espiclly when college is such a new pradigm is something that college freshman find them self doing often. I feel like coming out of high school i had a foundation that is compleatly void when i compare myself to who i was a year ago. If I could walk through the doors of my high school as a student again; knowing what i know now i would i would know that a decency and respect for everything have and everyone I meet is vidal. I would also know that i am not putting on a show for any one, to make my own decisions for myself; and the things i know in my head and my heart are way more important then then things i have on my back. Most importantly i would know that anything i want to do is an option as long as i put my effort and attention into it. Athough I wouldn't cange the time I spent in high school I sometimes wonder what would have happened if i made different friends or choice.

I would tell myself to get to know your professors. If you get to know them it makes it easier for you to confront them and ask them questions pertaining to class. Make new friends. it makes the transition so much easier.

I would tell myself that its important to set goals each semester that will allow you to see the end result of a degree. Don't allow your self to be destracted or put off your educational goals. Find your passion within your degree by participating in community events, internships and talking with working professionals. Ask for help when you need it and enjoy the achievements you will work so hard to accomplish.