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Granted the gift of revisiting my high school self I would talk to myself in the beginning of freshmen year. Since I know that freshmen year was the most challenging year that I've had, I'd tell myself to stay focused. Letting myself know that multitudes of distractions will come my way and ignoring foolishness and and staying focused on success is the only way to overcome my obstacles. I'd notify myself of mistakes that were made to avoid those things happening again. A list of objectives/ events/decesions would effect me in a positive way would all be mapped out in order by importance. All the things that I know now that I feel could've helped my in the past will be written down in a notebook that I'd present as a gift to myself as soon as I arrive. However, now that I am aware of all the things that I would do to help myself in the past, I make intelligent decisions predicated on possible outcomes of the future so that I won't be wishing that I made better decisions.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to develope better study skills. I would inform myself about how important it is to study days before the test not just the night before. I never had the need to study before college and I learned the hard way that it is a necesity. I would also tell myself how important it is t stay organized and not over plan for myself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to choose my career and school past based on what I want to do instead of what other people want to do. When I was applying for schools and choosing what I wanted to do in life, I did based on what my dad wanted me to do. So I went to Michigan State University as a Nursing major and joined the ROTC program. My freshman year was my worst year of my life because I did everything to try and make my dad happy. I now go to Eastern Michigan university as a Communications major and I love it. I enjoy my major and the school I go too!

I would tell myself that it's okay to question your passions and to take as many different courses as possible until I find something in which my interest is never-ending. It's okay to not have all of the answers, and it's even better to know that you don't. Talk to absolutely everyone from the start, that way you can use the wisdom and knowledge they've gained through their years, and help yourself grow in a better direction for you. Focus os then school, not your job! Your education will help you to a career and growth, a job just pays the bills temporarily. Have faith that with hard work, it will always work out. Maybe not the way you thought it would, but always for the best. Keep your mind open to the world and all it has to offer you.

Apply for more scholarships! Go to the campus and try to get comfortable so you won't be as nervous as you are now.

Hello Amy, It is you from the future. I know weird but anyways, I have a little advice that will save you a lot of the hassle. I know you are stressed and scared. So many changes are happening in your life. Don't worry, you are strong enough to make it through. This transition can be hard but I have some advice that just might help. 1) God First! 2) Don't go to school for education for mom and dad. 3) If you do go for education, dont be afraid to change your major. I suggest checking out Occupational Therapy ;) 4) It will be stressful at home, it is ok to move away and live in a dorm and be in debt. (3 years later I will accept this.) 5) Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. You are a strong woman and a natural leader. 6) Take good notes in classes. Learning good note taking now will help that first week. 7) Good study habits because college classes are a lot harder. 7) Enjoy life! Mistakes are ok. Live life to the fullest (keeping with your vaules). 8) Stay healthy. Future Amy

If I were able to give senior Melanie any advice, it would be to start saving for college immediately. I would tell myself not to expect finanical aid (due to the fact I was denied for 3 years until my parents got divorced). I would tell myself that at 23, making $9/hour does not pay for school and it's a stuggle every week to work full time at school and work. I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships, every single one. I would also tell myself to remember to enjoy being young and participate in more after school activities that would look better on my resume. Overall I would tell myself to keep working hard, but to continue working smart. I could have been debt free if I didn't think that money still came from trees.

Remember to take time for yourself everyday. You need the time to sort out your thoughts and learn to be comfortable with who you are.

I would tell myself to not slack off at school. To actually study, no matter how many distractions there are.

Going back to talk to myself in high school as a senior. I would have told myself to try harder. I would have told myself to try my best in my AP classes so I could get the college credit because now my major requires the classes I already took. I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible because financial stability is very difficult and the scholarships help. I would have told myself to keep doing what I am doing because if I would have never worked as hard as I did, I wouldn't be were I am today.

Don't take your freedom for granted. As a college student, you are most likely living alone without your parents supervision. They aren't there to tell you to go to class or to wake up on time or to handle your money. Responsibility is key in making the best out of your college experience. Set an alarm, go to class, and spend money wisely. Although it doesn't seem like it, or the thoughts are pushed to the back of your mind, the loans continue to build up each and every day. Every dollar you spend could be put towards paying off college tuition. I would also tell myself to pick good friends. Make sure you find people that you can trust and have fun with, without getting into trouble. College should be fun, but should also be taken seriously. It costs a lot of money and is the door to your future in the "adult world". It's stressful and a lot of work, but so worth it. Don't give up, stick with it, and hang in there. It's an experience you don't want to miss.

If you still plan on attending Eastern Michigan, don't wait so long to check out Greek Life. Aside from giving me a social life, being a member of a social fraternity has given me many leadership opportunities and a lot of experience in how to be a business professional. Another piece of advice I could offer is DO NOT SKIP CLASS. It's taken me 5 years to graduate and while I'm happy with how things have turned and am extremely excited to start Graduate School at Eastern in the Fall semester, your wallet will thank you later if you don't skip all of those classes I did and really hurt your GPA, financial aid, and stress you out. The last piece of advice I can give you, is just be you, and be happy as you. People will come and go from your life, but you're always going to be there for yourself. Always do what makes you happy, and yes, I know making other people happy makes you happy, but maybe try putting yourself first for once? It might actually do you some good. Just keep your head up, you got this!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice I know now I would tell myself to study more. I did well in high school but I think if I were to study more and get better grades it would have prepared me more to get scholarships and help me pay for school. I did not realize how much college would actually cost when I was in high school but now that I do know I wish I had more scholarships to help me pay for it. If I had done better in high school I would have most likely gotten a scholarship that paid most of my tuition. Instead, I have a scholarship of a lesser amount and I am struggling at the end of each semester to try and find a way to pay the rest of my tuition without asking for help. At the end of my four years of college I want to be able to say I made it through without having to ask for anybodys help but rather made it through with the scholarships I earned and the money I made through my efforts.

"Always have a back up plan, don't put all your eggs in one basket". The reason i would tell myself that is because in high school I wanted to go to one school and one school only. The problem with that is once I realized I wasn't good enough in the sport I played to go there then I didnt have a back up plan. I should have wrote back all the recruitting letters I got to give myself more options. So instead I had to take the long route but now I am here in this position to continue to play football at a four year university. "Study, study, study". Thats another thing I would tell myself. When it all comes down to it college is anout studying and if you put in the time to study then the grades will follow.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to stay even more focused. I would do everything earlier than I did before. I would have taken more duel enrollment classes.

I would tell myself to not be afraid and to participate in the Early College Alliance. I was given the opportunity to go to ECA at Eastern Michigan University, a program that allows high school students to finish all fo their high school classes, and graduate with up to 60 college credits. I ended up not doing it because there was not a lot of information out about it, but I wish every day that I had done it. I would tell myself to just go do it, because you will still be able to participate in everything you love doing at the high school, and gain part of your college education for free. Don't worry about the credits transferring, because they end up transferring to almost anywhere. Also, don't worry about all of the high school friends you might lose, because you will finally find a place you fit in and friends who understand you and enjoy being around you.

Changing the past would change my future; I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my past and the choices I made. I would not change a thing. I attended the International Baccalaureate in Greece, and it was the best preparation for college I could ever ask for. It challenged me intellectually and mentally and gave me the tools I needed to successfully enter the "real" world. The only advice I would give myself, is not to stress so much over the small things. Everything happens for a reason, and whether life brings us good or bad, we can learn valuable lessons from both.

I would tell myself to stay involved with the school. I was very involved in high school and just stopped once I got to college. I would tell myself that there are so many different opportunites out there and that I should have stayed involved at school. I would also tell myself that it is not as scary as it seems and that I am strong enough to make the transition and that there are many other people who are going through the same thing as you are and that I would be okay.

I would tell myself to take college more seriously. Know what is expected of me to retain my content/ major that way I can succeed in every class. The transition was good because I always put school first. However, I didn't know what was the criteria for becoming an Elementary Education major at first because they were about to change my major when I got admitted into Eastern.

If I got to go back in time to myself as a highschool senior I would of got a job sooner. I never realized how important it is to have a job where you make money to save for college. i was always nagged to get a job and save money but no one ever helped me understand the importancse of it. I understand it now as I struggle to pay for school. At this point I don't have enough money for all for years, even three years. I wouls also tell myself to get more involved right away so that you do not get lonely so fast. As a senior I was swimming, singing in my church choir, girl scouts, S.A.D.D, and others. Yet, right now I am only part of Young Life. It is not enough for me so I would tell myself to get more involved the second I got to school.