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I would tell myself not to worry. That even though life is unfair a lot of times, everything truly does happen for a reason. Yes, you will have days where you absolutely hate your life, and you'd wish everything in it could just stop so you can take a breath, but these are the days where you must remain the strongest. The transition is going to be difficult, whether you end up where you want to be or not, but you have to know that whatever the case may be, it is meant to be. I know what it's like to end up somewhere you don't want to be, but you just have to make the best of the situation and pull through for yourself because if there's one thing I've learned in life is that whatever is meant to be will be and whatever happens happens for a reason - whether we know it or not. You just have to make the best of every situation life throws at you, and keep your head held high and trust that the choices you make are not only your own, but are for your benefit as well.

If I could go back in time and speak to my high school self, I would tell her not to worry so much about going to college and that it's not the "scary place" that her high school teachers warned her about. I would tell her that even though some of her friendships would change or end during her college years, I would tell her that even better friends were on the horizon. I would tell her that even though she feels "left behind" when it comes to dating and boys, the fact that she is single will serve as a major advantage, as not being tied down would give her the chance to do many cool things and accomplish many of her goals. I would finally tell her that FIU is the perfect place for her, and she would make a major impact upon the University in many ways as long as she faces obstacles with an open mind and keeps treating her peers with an open heart.

Some good advice that I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to ask alot of questions. Ask your family who have been to college what it was like. Ask them to teach you tips on cooking, cleaning, staying organized, managing time, staying on track, keep up with grades, make sure you prioritize, and learn how to balance school with fun time. I would make sure to mention that it is very important to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Most importantly I would say enjoy every second of it and work hard.

IF I COULD GO BACK TO BEING A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, I WOULD BE WORKING A LOT HARDER THAN I DID AT THAT TIME TO BE ABLE TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY. I JUST GRADUATED NURSING SCHOOL FOR LVN FROM A PRIVATE COLLEGE WHICH I REALLY ENJOYED. I AM NOW WANTING TO CONTINUE WITH SCHOOL AND RECEIVE MY RN AND POSSIBLY MOVE FORWARD AND BECOME A NURSE ANESTHETIST. I AM OLDER NOW AND I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I WANT, HOWEVER IF I WAS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL I WOULD TELL MYSELF THAT EVEN THOUGH I DONT KNOW WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH MY LIFE, ATLEAST CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND START ON MY GENERAL EDUCATION. SCHOOLS ARE EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE NOW AND WAITING LISTS ARE CRAZY LONG WHICH IS WHY I WISH I WOULD HAVE STARTED EARLIER. I AM VERY MOTIVATED NOW AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO IN LIFE. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE NURSING WHICH IS WHY I'M DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO CONTINUE WITH MY EDUCATION.

Dont worry about the future. Focus on today and immediate tomorrow. Trying to plan excessively is only going to drive you crazy. Do not let the words of others get in the way of your dreams and aspirations. If your mind and spirit says you can do it, then you can. Despite whatever circumstances may come your way, keep stong and focus your eyes on God. He will lead your way. If your going to college, go all the way, dont stop, because time will pass regardless if you settle for being a nurse or go all the way and become a doctor. Pray alot, and never give up!!!! You can do it!!!! :)

“Explore fields that compliment your talents.” Those are the exact words I would use to advice myself senior year of high school. Throughout the years of high school we are pressured to make perfect grades, maintain out GPAs up to par, and join as many extracurricular activities as possible all while exercising the minimum amount of possible sleep. The general high school education preps us for our future career, but what good is the preparation of it when we haven’t even explored our talents that will lead us, if not narrow our career and major options? While few colleges have the choice of “undeclared” major, by the end of a student’s first year in college he must declare a major. We engage in all this prepping in high school for our future, but often get distracted about the purpose of this education: a career. If I could go back to high school I’d advise myself to explore fields that I’m interested in and shadow several different individuals in occupations that I’m interested in so that I could narrow down my options in both my selection of majors and careers.

If I was a senior in high school I would make sure to tell myself don't give up, be positive and do what is right for you. Don't let people put you down or steer you in the wrong direction. Instead of always making everybody else in your life happy take care of yourself and allow yourself to have a bright future, go to college and make something of yourself, and be proud of yourself.

I’ve often wondered what I would change if I had a chance to go back in time and give my high school senior self some words of advice. To begin, I would tell my self to cherish each and every final moment of high school. More importantly, I would tell myself to befriend student who I knew were going to the same college as me. That way you don’t feel so alone, or scared when you first arrive for your freshman fall semester. I would inform my high school self to get better aquatinted with my future college home for the next four years, rather than just relying on learning about it when I arrived that first day of class. I would tell them to get involved. The easiest way to make great memories with incredible friends in college is to find a common interest, which is what clubs and other organizations will provide. I would tell myself to have fun and party, but to remember you are there to receive an education that will help you with the rest of your lives, so it is very important to study. Additionally, complete many internships, they are your future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing I would tell myself is to put videogames aside and study more!!! During my senior year I got by in my four AP classes only studying a little and even managed to graduate ranked 54th in my class of 539….then made the mistake of assuming that I would be able to do the same thing in college. I’m going into my third year of college this Fall and I’ve learned to put business before pleasure the hard way!! My grades over the past semesters weren’t as high as they should’ve been and I’ve gradually lost different academic scholarships I got when I first entered college. My eyes were opened at the end of this last Spring semester when I just barely passed Physics 2 with a C and passed Calculus 2 after making an F the Fall before. So if could talk to my past self I’d grab him by the shirt and tell him that videogames aren’t going anywhere but the shot at a bright future could go down the drain!!!

I would say to not let people's problems influence you. There were a lot of things I didn’t do because I put others before myself when I shouldn’t have. Learn how to study effectively, and not be a procrastinator. Just because it’s an easy class doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise your study skills, or wait until the last minute to do an assignment. I'd also say that friends come and go and that’s ok, don’t compare your college decisions to theirs. What works for them won’t work for you Don’t be afraid to meet new people. It’s harder at a community college, but go for it. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind, put in your opinion, but to do it in an intelligent, and nonoffensive way. I’d say to practice asking questions, because there will be times when questions will come up. The most important thing I’d say is to make sure to tell Mrs. Hargrave how much you appreciate everything she did for you, how positively she influenced you, because she will pass away before you accomplish the goals she helped you realize.