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If I could go back in time I would tell my high school self, that the friends you have right now, won't always be around and thats okay. The grade you got right now wont matter in ten years, because you have a chance to fix it. I would also tll myself to try harder, and the problems you are facing like depression, will get better. you will get out of it, wiht the right treatment and the right group of people. Because the stress of the accident you've been in is nothing compared to the greater things in life that will come eventually like college and university and a successful job, and maybe a husband and kids. So the pain you're going through right now, worrying about the problems you are facing, you will look back at them and say "I survived" because you will. and life is worth living, because there is something good about every coming day

Apply for classes now! Do not wait a week or two, and just assume that the classes you want will still be open. talk to your advisors, and do it often. They are paid to help you figure things out, they are more than happy to listen to your problems and work through them with you. Apply for scholarships and grants and loans. If you don't go looking for them, you can't get them. Take classes that will challenge you, but not ones that you can't pass. No point in paying for a class that you're going to have to take twice. And most importantly, stop being so stubborn. Would you rather feel stupid for a minute by asking an obvious question, or feel stupid for a whole quarter because you refused to ask it?

I know you. You're probably curled up, hiding under your covers, staring out at swaying trees as you think about this next big step in your life. College. It's the night before the very first day and your brain is turning in on itself with nerves and excitement. What if you meet cool people? What if you hate your classes? What if your professor is one of the types that yells at a kid for not knowing some bizarre knowledge? You drum your fingers on your bed. I know you. I know you're anxious, but don't be. You're going to have a lot of fun, be stressed beyond belief, and take naps at odd hours of the day. Don't be intimidated by other people, they're much nicer than their resting faces make them look, just smile and ramble on like you always do. Remember to sleep. Sleep is important, you'll learn that in Psychology. So while you're curled up in a ball, hiding up your covers, remember this- be the best you can be. People will love you.

If I were to go back to when I was about to begin college I would give myself a couple pieces of advice. One would be to stay organized and keep a planner so that you know when assignments are due and you can be ahead of schedule to start your work on those assignments. This greatly helps me, now that I am aware I need to keep a planner, to stay on track with my school work so that I'm able to recieve good grades in my classes. Another piece of advice I would give to myself is; don't procrastinate! Procrastination is the key to failure and stress. Getting work done or at least starting it ahead of time helps you to be much more successful and keeps your stress level low so that you are able to maintain good grades and a positive attitude.

Get an A in every class! Do not slack off or give up. The harder you work now, the less you'll have to work later. And you'll also get a lot of awards for getting a 4.0, so stick with it.

Take advantage of Running Start to get ahead and pay for college, and get everything in order with your two colleges so you can transfer easily. Everyone I've ever spoken to that hasn't done Running Start wished they did. Those that did are forever grateful for that decision. And with all your classes and credits lined up, transfer to the university of your choice is much more simple. Save money. Make friends, study hard, and make every penny count. Be on top of things and focus on your goal ahead, the whole reason you're even going to college or getting ready to. And lastly, enjoy yourself. College is an amazing experience and a huge blessing you can learn your life's work from. It's the springboard for your career and ultimately your life beyond school. Learn a lot and make it count.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is knowledge in the areas of study. Not only that it has opened my eyes to how far knowledge can take someone in life and in the work place but it has shown my family and friends that by attending school it can only benefit you. It has been valuable to attend school because with out it, I would not have a chance to achieve my goals that I have set for myself, and it has open more doors for me along the way. Going to school can only help you in the long run.

I would tell myself to work through the summer of my senior year so I could pay for school instead of taking a year off. I wouldn't take time off becuase it makes it harder to get back into the routine of doing all of the work and making time for the homework. I would apply for all of the scholarships I could to help pay for school.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior to tell myself what I now know about college life, the advice I would give myself would be to stay in school and earn a degree. I would hammer home the fact that a degree is priceless. It unlocks so many doors of opportunity. A degree also allows for a better wage and better earning potential over the course of ones working life. I have felt "less than", and been passed over for advancement to colleagues that are less qualified but have a degree.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to enroll in more art classes, seeing that I am in the School of Design. I would also tell myself to enroll in the Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO) program. As a senior in high school, I was in PSEO and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. By receiving college credit for English while still in high school, I allowed myself more time to put toward my projects as a freshman. I would also tell myself to keep in contact with close friends, but keep room for making more. I was a bit blindsided by my best friend going to a different school, and I started out my freshman year rather shy.