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Kathleen, continue working hard because it will only get tougher. Also learn how to build tolerance and see things from defferent perspective. For example don't be afraid to be friends with the gay and lesbian because you never know if you will have someone like that as your roomate for your first year. And whatever you do, don't panic or stress yourself if you encounter difficulties, as there are people who are there to help you. Good job in not being easily influenced by your friends, you will that strong will more than ever to not do things that can destroy your future. Finally enjoy the ride as well by becoming involved in which ever school you choses. From your future self

The advice I would give to myself is to always stay true to who you are. Do the things you love but do not regret the things you did not do. Make sure you make friends that will last a lifetime and not friends who won't be there for you in the future. Learn from your mistakes and do your best to succeed at everything.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition is not something to be nervous about. I would tell myself that people are going to be in the same situation as me, making the transition, and everyone is just as eager to make friends. I would tell myself that staying organized is the key to success, and the college workload doesn't have to be as stressful as it could be. I would tell my high school senior self that change is a part of life and that this change is for the better. Knowing what I know now about college life, balance is really important.

Relax and have fun. Do not worry on the small stuff and make sure you get your homework done.

Dear Zach, This is college Zach. You are in college. You are transferring from Pima Community College to the University of Arizona next semester. You still have the best family and friends you could ever ask for and are loving life. You decided you wanted to teach Math! My advice is this: listen to your heart. By listening to your heart, you finally realized that you wanted to teach math “when you grow up,” and it was the best decision you have ever made. Keep it up. Life is so very tough and at the same time so fragile. The only way to really be happy and alive is to let your heart lead the way. I’ve seen a few things in the past years that have damaged our innocence. When you get there, keep your head up and don’t let the bad things in this world bring you down. Go home every week to have lunch with your Mom and Dad, they miss you. Oh, and ask her out already! I have a feeling she will say yes. Sincerely, Zach

Dear high school Domonique, Congratulations on your acceptance to Fairfield University! Here are few tips that I encourage you to follow throughout college: 1. Study! Study! Study! I think you already know this but sometimes you can be a social butterfly. Just know that your social life is not going to crumble if you miss one event and in the end it will pay off. 2. Don’t be so hard on yourself. While you want to do your best in college and make your family proud, it is also important that you do not stress out about every grade. Your family is already proud of you and knows how hard you work. 3. Try new things. This is the time to find your voice and what you stand for. Take on different academic challenges, eat lunch with someone who holds different values from your own, or attend different speaking events. And 4. Take time to enjoy every moment. These 4 years are going to fly by and you are going to want them all back. College is going to bring so many new experiences and people into your life, so take the time to live in each moment!

If I could go back to advise myself, I would have told myself not to be as cocky as I was when it came to my grades. In my highschool I was part of the top ten in my grauduating class and I took that to my head. If I had known this, I wouldnt have came to college so cocky and would have trued ALOT harder[ in my classes. I tried hard in my first semester but it was not as hard as it should have been. I took everything for granted and didnot study as hard as i needed to so that I could make sure I passed my classes with As and Bs. Other than advising myself about the course work, I everything else is part of the whole, college experience.

I would tell myself to take more college credit classes and to also save as much money as possible to pay for my books and schooling.

My advice is to be more involved in things as both a senior in high school as well as in college. It looks good on college applications, and while in college, it keeps you busy. The worst thing is to have too much free time on your hands. This is when you start to miss home and by keeping busy, you will not be as homesick. I would also suggest that when you get to college, introduce yourself to everybody. It is the best way to make friends as well as connections that will benefit you later. It is always good to have a variety of friends, each benefiting you in their own ways and it is also another way to feel more at home will in a new place.

I would say to myself to start taking life more seriously, and start thinking about college. I would tell my senior self to start looking for scholarships and for many more ways to pay for college. Prepare myself mentally and physically to enter college in a positive note.