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The most important thing when entering adulthood is knowing what you truly want and who you want to be. Everything else comes secondary to that. If you have that firm foundation, you will avoid wasting time on unimportant paths. Everyone is going to have their idea of who you should be, or what you should be doing, but your big decisions will affect your life, not theirs. Know what you need, and pursue it. Most of the friends you had in high school will not stay your friends as adults; that is okay. If you have friends that are hindering your goals, it is in your best interest to let them go. Always be kind to everyone you meet, but remember that you do not owe people anything, and they do not owe you anything. Always do your utmost to excel in everything. Never accept failure as an option. Strive to fulfill your potential instead of comparing yourself to others. Never forget who you are, even if that person is not the most popular. Stand for what you believe, even if those beliefs are not widely accepted. Never forget to invest time in the people you care about.

I Would Just Tell My High School Senoir Self To Never Take Anything For Granted And To Make The Most Of Everyday and Not To Worry About What Yesterday Or Tomorrow. Live In The Moment, Keep Up With Your HW, Have Fun, And Remember, You're Going To College For Something You Love To Do Something You Love For The Rest Of Life!

Don't put off what needs to be done. You will only regret it when the time comes for you to actually do work.

When others give you advice that you don't understand or value its worth, keep it in mind. If you have 2 or more, older people who know you and love you give advice to do, or not do, something, look into the issue fervently. Even though you don’t understand there reasons they are probably right. Also, start projects as soon as you get them. Don't wait until a week before they are do, or for the teacher to explain the project in detail. If you neeed further explaination than ask them after class.

Most high school students find themselves distracted with friends, activities and even sports that they are involved in. Therefore, to tell my high school self not to let that happen would be one of the essential things that I would want myself to hear. When your so worried about what classmates think of you or, how well your doing on your team and how many parties your going to it is easy to get distracted from what really matters, and thats your grades. Another thing is, dont become a victim of procrastination. A lot of times we wait until the last minute to complete assignments . When you do that you never get your best work and when it comes to our education our best should always be put forward. You should challenge yourself academically all the time but, dont stress yourself out with it or your school work in general. Try getting more involved with the things that can be fun and useful at the same time. Use all your time wisely, dont waste it and get your work done but, still allow yourself to have some fun.

I would tell myself to be prepared for a change in a big university and check all my options before settling.

If i could go back to when I was a senior, the advice I would give myself is to jsut be yourself. Every student is trying to be the most popular and trying to be who they aren't just to fit in. When you get to college you will meet new people and you will find your true friends there. In college you find more people who like the same things as you and who like you for who you are in the inside. College is also a lot harder than high school is. In high school you have homework and in class work that can raise your grade if you fail a test that you did not study for. In college you have only tests and maybe a few papers to write. So, when you come into college for the first time, do not just assume it's going to be easy because it takes a lot of studying and reading to make a good grade in your class. College is the beginning of the rest of your life, so enjoy every second of it, but work your butt off.

Tackling an education is like playing a football game, striving to win one play at the time, and not applying negativity--because winners cannot allow this thought process. In the real world working up the ladder in a profession can be more easily achieved by obtaining a liberal arts education, than taking an entry level job. At college many aspects of life can be incorporated into learning in an atmosphere of other like-minded people, who are also trying to work toward the same goal. Trudging through this long process may seem like drudgery to someone who is anxious to get on with their life, but conversely it is a necessary process for anyone wanting to achieve their best and live up to their utmost potential. Professionals in the workplace emphasize that they are looking for people who want to improve themselves educationally, and then strive to develop this education through application in the business world. It shows more character to be patient and work hard at learning what the world has to offer before throwing yourself into a career that may not be a fit, due to lack of knowledge and experience. It shows more character to be patient.

you should always take school seriously. every class that you take you have to strive to get good grades in those classes. taking school seriously gives you an academic drive so you are motivated, dedicated, and striving to live up to your abilities. the transition from high school to college will be easier. you will have more AP credits going into college and you will find out that working hard and having a great work ethic will help you in the long run. striving to do your best and work hard will get you good grades and good grades will help you get academic scholarschips and you will end up not only doing better in school but in athletics as well. once you start taking school seriously from the beginning of high school you will realize how much more serious you will take athletics. having a really great GPS average will assist you in playing at a big university. you will have the option of going to a small school or a big university. taking academics seriously will help you in taking your life seriously and you will find out that everything in life will come easier to you.

If I could go back in time, I would simply tell myself not to rush through anything and plan things out precisely . Senior year of high school I was not completly sure which college I would go to all I wanted to do was get out of my parents house. I was not thinking clearly at all, I didn't calculate cost, what I would need to get to move and live on campus, my finacial situation. I would really want to go back and calculate everything first before making such rapid decisions. I would make sure I make more rational decisions for furthering my education. I would tell myself saving is very important at that point and make sure I had a job at the time to start saving. Create a bank account and not spend my money on unnecessary items. I would need to have second opinions and talk to others who been through the college experience and get different opinions on what to do. If anything I would even tell myself to get a job and take a year off before I start if I didn't have enough saved up. Make the best decision for me.

I would tell myself not to worry so much. Worrying and stressing about something that you cannot do anything about will do absolutely nothing but make your life miserable. Trying and difficult things are going to come up, of course they are, because that’s just part of life. Some things that you stress about you can make better. So you have a big paper worth half your grade do in a week? So what? Suck it up, make a plan, and get to work. Do not worry yourself to death and loose sleep over it because that’s not going to help at all. The only thing you can do about it get to work! If you are worried about something that you can’t change then STOP worrying. Let what will happen happen and move on with your life. I know this advice is easier said then done but try to apply it in your life and you will be amazed at how much happier you are. Stressing takes the enjoyment out of life and is really a pointless way to spend your time. Work hard, make good choices, and you won’t need to stress.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior with the knowledge I have now about college I would tell myself to not stress out about choosing a degree within the first year or two. You will figure that out with college experience. Also to not stress about money but to invest in your education no matter the amount, it is always worth it. Keep in touch with those who have helped you get where you are and always remember to say thank you because you cannot do it on your own.

Make sure that you know who yoy wha nt to live with as well as making sure that i do more of the financial aid and not leave it to others to do.

If I were to travel back in time to my senior year and give myself some advice for what to expect my first year of college, the first thing I would say is "study hard!". High school was a breeze and studying for tests seemed hardly neccessary. College is quite the opposite and I learned the hardway after seeing my first test scores. Making friends with people in your classes always helps when it comes time to for a test, the best way for me to learn the material is for someone to quiz me on it verbally! This really helped me out my first year of college. If I had someone who could forsee my future before it happened I could have had a much easier first semester!

I would tell myself that, even if you can't do what you want for a job before you get to school, find any job you can. Fast food, janitorial, anything, because you will need that money. When you get to school, you'll do fine on grades, your social life will be great, and everything will seem to fall into place, but you'll worry constantly about having enough money. You'll get a girlfriend, and you'll want to take her on dates. You need money. You'll want to hang out with friends. You'll need money. You might think working at McDonalds is below you right now, but when you wish you had an extra five bucks halfway through the year, a job like that will be worth it. So worth it. So go get a job!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd start off by telling me that when baseball season comes, make sure I focus on getting my school work done properly. I would always wait till the last minute to finish my school work, and my grades showed it; I went from Dean's List first semester, to 2.3 or so GPA during the baseball season. Even after several good semsters in grades, that first baseball semester still has considerably lowered my cumulative GPA. I would also tell myself to live life. I spent too much time alone in my dorm, playing video games, when I should have been out meeting people and hanging out/interacting with fellow human beings. I attended school the same year as my sister, and we hung out maybe once. It could have been a great time to bond with her, and learn from her, rather than "leveling up" on the latest video game.

Make sure you focus. Don't be a hermit in your dorm. Balance school and friends.

Dear Self, So while unfortunately you (me) will never read this because time travel has not yet been invented I have a few words of advice for you. Transitioning to college will be easier for you than you anticipate. There are still people around and being driven, you will still accomplish a lot academically. However, here are a few things to think about. Making friends won’t be too hard, but really look at who you are friends with. It’s ok if you change who your closest friends are, you are at a huge time of change and growth. Don’t feel the pressure to find a boy right away. For the first time in your life guys will pay attention to you, but take time to think about if they are really the type of man you are looking for. B’s are ok. I know this sounds crazy, but doing your best is all you can do. Finally, take time to talk to older people. This includes mom. It will make life so much easier, and you will learn a lot that will be helpful. Good luck. I know you will do great. Yourself

When I was a highschool senior I didn't know what to expect from College. I knew it was something that I wanted and needed to do, but I didn't know what it was going to be like. I was homeschooled, so the idea of sitting in a classroom all day was strange and foreign to me. I was incredibly blessed to arrive at Florida College's campus though. They took me in and helped me adjust very quickly. However, if I could go back and give my highschool self a pep talk about college I would have a thing or two to say. First, get your paper work done quickly and you'll save yourself a major headache. Second, don't be outgoing from the get go. Make the most of the experience, meet people, and do things. Thirdly, never neglect your studies. One bad grade in a class is hard to recover from. Above all, I would remind myself what I constantly try to remind myself of. Remember God and put him first, even above your school. School has been an adventure for me and I feel truly blessed for the opportunity to reflect on that here.

Highschool, though easier than college academically, is harsher than college socially. It's difficult to feel comfortable in your own skin - at least it was for me. If I could give my highschool self a piece of advice about college, it would be that college is not like highschool. Your fellow students are more open-minded and diverse, as they come not just from different areas of your neighborhood, but different parts of the world. There are clubs and societies that cater to the wide array of interests you've already cultivated - but don't be afraid to try new things on for size. College allows you to take classes that actually interest you, join clubs that actually make a difference, and meet friends that won't judge you because you don't think the exact same way they do: true friends. College allows you to flourish, so don't be afraid to embrace new ideas or routines or ways of life - because no one is here to judge you but you. Free yourself to be yourself.