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Take it day by day. Make sure to do your homework right away and in class, if possible. That way, you can focus on socializing with new friends and experiencing new adventures with no stress. Remember to take a day or two to yourself for a full day of binge eating and Netflix watching to regroup. Don't stress about boys; they're not worth it. The best thing you can do for yourself, is just live for yourself. Always say, "Yes" when faced with an opportunity for adventure, future success, or friendships. Give the mean people a second chance and if your opinion doesn't change, you don't have to be friends with them. If anyone tells you something bad about yourself, reply calmly with why they're wrong and walk away. Stay in touch with those who move and most importantly with your family. Your support system will always be there so make sure to take care of it in major ways. Most of all, have fun, enjoy life, and regret nothing.

I would tell myself to take high school seriously. By that i mean taking advance classes because they do help with college level classes. Plus they count for college credits and could've save me money.

If I were to go back to talk to myself as an high school senior.I would tell myself to be more actitve in school and outside of school to join more than one club or play a sport. Yes, you might get scared and think what if im not good enough to do these sortes of things. Trust and believe in yourself and you can do anything you want be brave, outgoing because this is your senior year try new things you think are not for you and they just might be for you. The thing about your senior year is that it is going to fly by so fast then you are going to be like I could have done this, I could have done that but guess what you didn't because you were to scared to try something new and that is going to weigh on your shoulders. When its time for you to go to college trust me you are going want to get involed because that's how you make friends the kind of friend that have your interest and are going to be by your side. Remember that this is your senior year.

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I would tell myself to volunteer a lot, and to get involved with every activity the school offers, because schools look for that in applications, and for scholarships. Also, I would tell myself to apply to any school I have an interest in, because some students get the scholarships to out of state schools that allow them to attend and enjoy themselves. Finally, I would say that websites like Campus Discovery are a great resource to look at when choosing a school to attend, or to discover that a school isn't as much of a fit as I had originally thought.

If I was to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to research the school and find out everything that it offers. Also, I would say to research and apply for any/ all scholarships that are offered to be able to afford the education tution costs. It is better to try and win scholarships instead of paying all tuition with loans that you have to pay back. Another good advice would be is to save up any money that you can for the school year, which will help for school books, tution, food, rent and any other expenses that may come up. Having some extra money saved up is always good so you will not go into as much debt. Finally, try to find at least a part time job while you are in school so you will not be completely stressed out by school. Work can allow a small break to get away from school work. Always do your best and do not give up and start all assignments early and do not procrastinate.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Start applying for scholarships now instead of waiting for the military to accept you. Also keep your options open. Life can change in a moments notice so don't be upset when you don't get your first choice or even your second. Eventually everything will work out and when that happens, don't make mistakes that you know you'll regret. Life gets better after high school, I promise. So keep your head up and work your butt off so that you don't have to pay an arm, a leg, and your first-born child to get into college.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self I would tell myself to appreciate the people I have in my life then and much as I do now. My high school classmates that went to the same college as me all impacted my transition from a small town to a University, and I miss the people that didn't come with me too. I would tell myself that those 2012 graduates won't be in my life forever, so make as many memories with them as possible. Not just my classmates, but the teachers that impacted my life for the better as well. I would also advise my high school self to save some more of the money I earned, because it would be really nice to have some of that now and what I thought was saving money wasn't nearly enough. And I would tell my high school self that everything does work out in the end with college to calm my nerves with financial problems.

I was such a stubborn student in high school. I took it easy but also took advantage of the free classes. I took AP classes not to raise my GPA like other students but to challenge and prepare myself for college classes. If I were to go back to my senior year after experiencing almost 2 years in college, I would first slap myself in the back of the head for not taking my last year more seriously. It would be nice to think that I could go back in time and change what I did not take advantage of including the many scholarships and possible college credit from passing the AP tests. If there is one piece of advice I could give my past self it would be to not give up just because I do not think I can, personally I think I settled when I know I could have achieved so much more.

“College is fun, but it’s also very stressful, everything is expensive, you’re on your own and you will often question your ability to go on. It’s an experience that will change you in unimaginable ways as you will transform into an adult. You will lose friends, but gain new ones, you will question old habits and values as you see the world from new perspectives.” This is what I would tell myself during senior year. I went through many ups and downs during my freshman year of college and because I love poetry often looked up quotes and rhymes to brighten me up. “The task ahead of us is never as strong as the power behind us” is what got me through, so if I could emphasize anything to my senior year self, it would be that quote. “Life is characterized by your journey, along with trials, failures, and Successes College is a journey with a fulfilling promise at the end of it, so no matter what know you can accomplish it and it’ll be worth it.”

If given the opportunity to ward my former, younger, dumber self I would provide him with two couplets; a dual mantra. The first is “GET INVOLVED.” There is nothing more rewarding than engaging in something novel and worthwhile. On paper, it seems like reaching the 10th Prestige on Call of Duty and interning for the Democratic Party are equally valuable. This is a delusion. Also, run for student office if only to wipe that smug look off the face of student office types if you win (Or nourish said smugness making things incalculably worse if you lose). The second is “BLEH GIRLS.” Whenever you encounter a “girl” immediately flee in the opposite direction. This will prove a tad burdensome and disruptive in classroom situations but will ultimately pay huge dividends. They comprise roughly half of the school population, so will seem omnipresent (yes, like a deity). And contrary to popular depiction (speaking normally) they are constantly singing that siren song from the Odyssey. You may attempt the Odysseus defense; i.e. attach yourself to the bow of the boat to avoid being swayed by the dulcet tones. The major drawback to this is navigating a sail boat on dry land.

As a senior in high school I tried to prepare myself as much as possible for the college experience. Already I was very responsible in my academics and never needed my teachers to "hold my hand" so to speak; I took care of my business as a student. I knew that I would have to apply these same skills in college life everyday and I've done so. I took the time to buy books on entering college and learned some tips and tricks to help me as I made my transition. I know that having read these books I definitely went into college with some outside knowledge of what to expect in the beginning; and I did! I wouldn't go back and tell myself anything different. I knew college would be challenging, that I would have to put myself out there and get involved, and that I would be surrounded by good and bad influences. I didn't let anyone have any negative effect on myself and my work. I sucessfully survived my first quarter of college on my own with my own words as motivation to do the best I can.

After finishing high school, I immediately began attending a notable private school. However I chose to do this soley because I thought it was expected of me. Soon after the school year began, I realized that I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I had made a mistake by not listening to my heart and was left struggling through my first semester. Afterwards, I chose to take time away from college in order to learn more about myself and what I want for my future. I spent my year off working two jobs, earning money, and then eventually traveling all over the world. While traveling abroad I realized that it's okay to take time away from school. We all work at our own pace and some of us need a little more time to discover our purpose. Once I returned to the states I was enthusiastically ready to return to college. If I could give advice to my former self I would tell myself to follow my heart, take the time I need to find my passion, and have faith that eventually everything will work out just the way it was meant to be.

You are about to head through some very major changes and challanges. Brace yourself and stay focused. You have an amazing support system who will continue to push you to do well in school and finish. Take their advice! You will change your major a few times. You will make friends and lose friends. Most important thing is to stay focused on what you love. School. You cannot succeed like you dream of if you cannot stay true to what you know is real, that education is important.

As a high school senior, a world of opportunities is at your feet. These opportunities may seem confusing and the choices may seem unending. For me, the most difficult decision was applying for a four-year university or a junior college. Many pressures were upon me to decide, and I had many factors to consider. Should I continue my athletic career alongside my academics? Will transferring to a four-year university be easy after completing two years at junior college? While location was an easy decision, as I needed to be close to my family and in-state tuition is much more feasable, I still couldn't decide if my hard work in college prep classes would be put to its best use at a junior college. As a junior in college, I know now that I made the right decision. It is complicated to decide your future at such a young age, and knowing that you can change your mind one year at a time eases the pressure. I would tell my high school senior self to look into colleges that offer credits that can be easily transferred, as you never know when you will change your mind.

I would tell myself that time will go by very quickly while in school and to dedicate myself to my education. The social life is such a minor part of the overall reason for attending college and that the education is for the rest of my life to provide for myself and family. I would tell myself to expect more time intensive classes than high school and not to let them slide in order to go have fun. Education typically had to be paid back, so don't wast my own money by taking classes I don't need or having to retake classes. I would also be sure to say not to be intimidated by the professors, that they are there to assist, and that by asking questions shows your interest in your own education. There really is no such thing as a dumb question if you have already thought it through and are unsure or don't know the correct answer. Most of all, make it a fun game with yourself on how to have the best grades.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships to help fund my first year in college. I would also tell myself that the transition into college is really not that scary and that the first day of class is really not that bad. It's actually exciting to meet new people and be taught with students of all ages. Another piece of adive I would give myself is to get enough sleep during the week so I do not get worn down and end up getting sick because we all know college can be a stressful time in our life. Lastly, I would tell myself that college is not all about drinking and partying. You can have a lot of fun on the weekends without going out and making a foul of yourself at a party.

Put a small amount of time aside every night to study or do homework. Get involved with clubs and other extracurricular activities. Don't live in the dorms; they are fun but too expensive. Live at home if you can, an an apartment with lots of roommates if you can't. The loans with getcha. If you're going to take overload classes, decide asap and take them with the GECRs, not the harder classes.

Don't worry about what college to go to, go to Eastern Washington University because it has a friendly atmosphere and you won't get lost because it isn't that big. Start on scholarships early. Eastern Washington University is the best choise because it's cheaper than Gonzaga, Whitworth, and WSU but it is just as good academicly.

College has been important to me because it has been providing me with the knowledge I need to be successful in life and it has helped me to work on improving my work ethic and time management skills. Eventually everybody has to move away from mom and dad and learn to provide for themselves and stay alive and so far college has helped me to acclimate myself to life on the outside of my parents house and support. Since I have started college, I have had to learn about keeping myself healthy, managing my time, managing money so that I don't run out at some point and end up asking my parents for money, and responsibility when it comes to turning in rent on time, paying the bills, or keeping my schedule straight so I don't forget to do something important. College has been a valuable experience because whenever I have run into some trouble there are people there whose job involves helping students with these same problems.