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As an RA at Ferris every year I have an opening meeting and give the freshmen advice that I would give to myself if I could go back. First, I tell them unapologetically be yourself you are wonderful unique person, you should never have to compromise yourself for anyone else. As a freshmen you will be tempted to change yourself to fit in, or gain that attractive boys attention. Don't do it it will only leave you unhappy in the end. Secondly, I always tell the freshmen to join as many organizations as possible, getting involved in campus allows you to make so many friends and gives you access to new experiences you would never have thought possible. I then advise the freshmen to remember to continue speaking to their friends an family from back home, while college is wonderful it's temporary and when your done you want to still be surrounded by the people you love.

The most importatnt thing is save all of your money!!!! You might think you have extra money to spend here and there, but you dont, you will need it for something very important later. I would also tell myself be perpared to do great and study hard. Join as many groups as you can and meet as many new people as you can because there are a lot of people in this world, and some of them have a lot to teach you.

Get out of the house and go to college. You should not regret anything you are trying to do. There is a path for your life and all you have to do is start walking. LaQuera, when you get onto campus you will know that this is what you have worked so hard for. Look for a group called Real Life because they will change your life for the better. Leave your mothers nest and spread your wings my little friend. You should experience campus at its best. You will make many new friends so do not worry about that. As long as you study and learn time organization, you will be fine. Do not let this world get to you. I have so much faith in you! Going to college will be the best thing that has ever happened to you, so no worries. Please just get up and go! And remember, do it for the children.

The first thing I would tell myself if I could talk to my high school senior self would be to learn how to study. That kicked my butt first semester. Not only did I have to learn the material for the course, but I also had to teach myself how to learn it in the first place. I would also tell myself not to be bummed when a lot of my high school friends did not end up being my friend in college still. It's a transition we all needed to go through, and we all ended up with better and more reliable friends from college in the end. I wouldn't trade the friends I have made my freshman year for the world. The last thing I would tell my senior self would be to blend in the first week you're in school. Don't wear your lanyard around your neck or be THAT kid to get lost on campus. While all of these things might seem insignificant in writing, they are just little things that would have made my transition the first weeks of college easier, and I wish someone would have told me them sooner!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not be so scared. I was terrified of leaving home and getting out on my own. My freshman year when no one was looking I would start crying because of the horrible feeling of homesickness. As of now, I would tell myself leaving home for school was the best decision I have ever made. I am becoming an independent woman and figuring out who I am. Also that there isn't anything to be scared of and that everything will work itself out in long run. Worrying about what will happen in the future ruins what is happening in the present. If you don't take the time to appreciate what is happening at that moment you will miss out on a lot of amazing experiences with some pretty great people.

I would tell myself to go out there and be involved. Make new friends and don't be scared of the opportunities that will come your way.

Smile and enjoy each moment as it comes. Time passes and there isn't an opportunity to go back. Take each class seriously and learn what you can from each one. Visit as many colleges as you can so you know which one is perfect for you. Remember you values and where you picture yourself in five years and choose a college based on that. You don't really want to get away. Your friends aren't more important than school and family is priority. Love each day and make as many friends as you can. Remember that college is an adventure. You'll make mistakes but don't ever regret anything. Take a chance and join a group in college, you'll be surprised who you meet and what you learn.

"Jamie, college isn't as scary as you think it's going to be! It's easy-going, everything is your choice and there is no drama as long as you don't want there to be any drama! Book stores rip you off and you shloud rent all your books from Chegg.com, but you shouldn't rent your accounting books, you should buy them! I know they're expensive, but trust me, you need them for the CPA exam! Don't give up on your dreams! When it comes to the friends you are going to make, don't let them walk all over you! And the boys, of Jamie, don't let any boy get in the way of your studies and your future. If they want you to change they simply aren't worth your time. Oh and jamie, whatever you do, don't regret it! Choosing to go to a community college and then transfering to a university saved you a ton of money! When you graduate you won't have to worry about not being able to get a loan for a house, you'll be fine! You're going to do great!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to be optomistic and not be afraid to go for big dreams and set big goals. Starting fresh at a 4 year University can be overwhelming, but college goes by in a blink of an eye. If you think you will be unable to reach your goal you are wrong, it takes hard work and dedication but in college you can accomplish anything you set your mind to, so you should not be afraid to go for the gold!! If I could go back I wouldn't look at college as such a long process, and I wouldn't have wished it to go buy so quickly. I would tell myself to enjoy it one day at a time because when you look back on it you will wish you went to more football games, library dates with friends, and participated in as much community service as you possible could. College is a totally different world, you cannot explain it to someone who has never went there but when you graduate you will realize how much it actually tought you!

Don't drop out of high school and go to college right after you graduate. You might not realize it now but you love accounting. You really love school, so don't let your high school experience influance how you feel about school. You will find a new love to study and do well when you get in college. Day dream about the future you want. It will help keep you motivated to do well. You are smart. You are smart. You are smart! Don't listen to the teachers and students in high school. Your college teachers will love your drive. Attend classes, it will help you get better grades. Plan ahead, your future will be wonderful.