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The first thing I would advice myself is to keep up with my school work since the first day of classes. School work is challenging and takes a lot of time. Although there may be times where school seems to be going okay, skipping one day of studying can easily throw myself off track with my grades. I would also advice myself to apply to as many scholarships as I can. Although tuition is not as expensive as most schools, the money is still hard to earn therefore applying to scholarshisp will hopefully help with the stress. Lastly, I would advice myself to join sports and more clubs. Emporia state offers great sports and clubs, take advantage of this and get involved because it can bring up great opportunities for the future.

I attended Anderson County High School in Garnett, Kansas. Knowing what I know now about college life and the way it works, I would have quite a bit of advice for myself in high school, that would make the transition much smoother. The first bit of advice that I would give myself would be to improve my study and organizational habits. In high school I did not need to study nearly as much as I do here. This led to sloppy notes and even a few late assignments. Emporia State has taught me how to become more organized, and as a result I am in much better control of my studies. I no longer have to scrounge through a notebook looking for notes, or worry about an assignment that may or may not be due. The second tip I would give myself would be to take the final exams. The finals were optional in high school to students who had a 4.0 gpa and missed less than 3 days of school. Because of this I never had to take any finals, so getting here I had no idea what to expect my first semester.

Hello future college self! I know you are nervous to see what’s in store but I’m here to tell you to let the nervousness go and be excited! College is the best time of your life, hands down. You are going to meet so many different and unique people, who will be your friends. You will have that awkward roommate, you will have many “firsts”, and you will have encounters throughout that make you wish you never came to college. But you know what? Instead of worrying about the perfect situation that doesn’t exist like in the movies, embrace it. College will be a time to learn about the world and learn about you at the same time. Don’t be scared to put yourself out there and step outside of your comfort zone. Many people are feeling the same way you are and the first step is to get involved. Join clubs, go to trivia night, and eat out at 3:00 in the morning, and you will make friendships that will last a lifetime. Regrets are about the opportunities that you didn’t take but wish you would have, so live it up fearlessly.

Jumping in a time machine to head back to a small town hemmed in by the ocean coastline, and tucked away in the towering sequoia forests of Northern California, I would head to a small school known as McKinleyville High. A school that grappled with the defining phrase posted on a city welcome sign saying, "where horses have the right of way." I would approach that scared, young, inexperienced man who lacked, what would be considered to most as, common knowledge. While in no way would I attempt to alter his course of experiences that would ensue working with homeless kids in an unpredictable and exuberating life, or living amongst a nomadic tribe in the scorching desert of Niger, Africa, or even teaching English in the French Alps in the highest elevated city in Europe. No, although these life exposures took time away from a formal education, they enhanced his life education. But one thing I would tell him is, "life is short, and before you know it, you will be an old man. While taking courses of interest can satisfy curiosity, keep life's bigger picture in perspective. Focus, specialize and become an expert in your field of choice."

Whenever you do not feel you are in the right place at the right time, the only thing you can do is to change the place. Change it! Your current circumstance is entirely up to you, and even though you have an adviser or mentor that wants you to do this or that, you must remember to stay focused on what you truly want. Be respectful and listen to whatever they have to tell you, but turn right around and do what you want and not what they necessarily want, because the only way you will ever accomplish something is if you really want to do it. With that in mind, find something admirable and useful to do with your life, something that will have an impact on others, because the passion to be concerned with people's lives is everlasting, but the passion for objects is only temporal. Lastly, seek advice from somebody who has spent their life studying ethics and morals because they will have the best way to explain how to be righteous and upstanding throughout your life; the world is full of dark alleys that do not need to be traversed, epecially during college.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to rush into the choice of picking a college and to respect my parents wishes. I would advise that I start off at a university in town or even at a community college to get my basics. It's not always the best idea to go away for college and it depends on the person. I would tell myself that I should make sure I have all the scholarships I would need and stay on top of my deadlines. I would stress all these topics as well as advise that I take school very seriously.

If I was granted the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to enjoy my high school years more and not rush through everything. I would tell myself that life will get immensely more complicated and stressful as I continue into higher education, so I should cherish my high school years. I would also advise my younger self to try to be more financially prepared for the expense of higher education. There is not much about my high school experience that I would change – I learned a lot throughout my experiences, but being more prepared for what comes next is always a challenge.

If I could go back into time and talk to my high school senior self, knowing what I do know, I would advise myself not to think I am queen bee because I turned 18. I would tell myself not to move out of my dad house intill I graduated high school. I would advise myself to get a job and save up $5,681for year one of tution at Cambrdige Jr. College. I would also tell myself to save up $4,000 for 6 months of rent or so and to move to Marysville,California and meet my mothers side of the family. I would also tell myself to keep an open mind to the world around me and to relax and enjoy life a little because work and school are not the only important things in life.

To go back in time and advice my previous self what to expect in the future. I would say Kristen don't be afraid to take more risks in life. Instead of attending a two year college, go to a four year college out of state. This way you can experience a different culture of people and environment. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes are made everyday and I continue to make them even today but so what! Networking is key in the survival of college life. You need to know different people in order to get help, in order to attain more knowledge, and to have fun because life isn't all about studying. I would tell myself to be more abstinent and not let a relationship dictate who I am as a person. Self be more open to experiences like volunteer work in the community. Don't just sit home and look at television all day and not study because you are just wasting brain cells. It's so important to be yourself but also be better than yourself. Set goals and stick to them because this will build the foundation of your life.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself how important it is to graduation from high school. Because I did not graduation form school I did go back and got my GED. Now to day I feel I have waste a lot of time. I am now 33 year on with two kids gone back to school and it is hard two works take care of two kids and go to school. I would also tell myself to have kids after you finish college. Try your hardest in high school and take all the pre-college class you can in high school. although art is your passion explore other options because there is so much you can do even if you do not like done it try it you may just be surprise and enjoy your last year of school.