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If I could go back and talk to high school self, I would say, it'll get better so don't slack off. The thing I regret most when looking back on high school is all the time I wasted. I would tell myself to wake up, stop the self destructive behavior and academic sabotage. I'm a smart girl, but at the time I didn't embrace it. I barely turned in any work and never listen to my teachers. My grades and GPA were poor. I could do better, I knew it, but I just wasn't listening to myself. When I look back, I see that I wasted my opportunity of going to a collegiate high school. When graduation comes you're supposed to feel happy to be moving on to something new and better, but I simply felt stuck. It wasn't until I enrolled in college I realized what I had sacrificed in exchange for laziness. So if I had button to do it all over again, I would say "It'll pay off. It's worth it. Do it." I would say the things I need to hear when I had given up.

I would go back and tell myself to work harder, to work through those tough classes and study more. I would tell myself to get more involved in extra curricular activities. High school is a difficult time, you have so much pressure put on you that you forget to enjoy life sometimes. Enjoy every step of the journey and do not ever rush it. It is a balance of social and studies! Do not get so involved in your studies you forget about your friends and likewise, do not get so invoved with your friends that you forget to study! Try hard, persevere, and do not ever give up. Do not dream your life, live your dreams!

To myself as a high school senior... Keep on pushing because you will make it out of high school and continue on to better things. College life really isn't bad and I know you are going to make it. Just continue to make good grades and never give up. Never let anything or anybody get in the way of you doing your best in school and please maintain that excellent GPA of yours because it makes a big difference. Stay focused because your time is coming honey.

As a high school student I believe we think there is always tomorrow and we still have time to take our SAT, ACT, apply to colleges of our choice, and apply for scholarships. If I could go back in time I would definitely encourage, no nag myself with as many reminders as possible that time is running out! Like the old addage says, "Do not put off tomorrow what you can do today". I would also make certain to be diligent with my choosing my schedule, as classes fill up quickly. Keeping in touch with your counselors, whether they are your high school or college counselors, it is imperative to keep them in the loop. Ask questions. They are there to help you. Above all enjoy every experience along the way.

Don't expect to Berklee College of Music as soon as you graduate from high school. Instead, go straightaway to Edison State College as soon as you graduate. That way, you can complete your general studies and get the Associate Arts degree in just two years, thus allowing you to transfer to Berklee afterwards with a completed degree in your hand and less tuition. Also, apply for Edison as soon as you can and complete everything you have to when securing your seat at Edison and saving you less financial trouble. Otherwise, it will be a shaky end of your summer. Talk to Edison's advisors about the AA and know what you have to complete in order to get it while majoring in music. Throughout your two years at Edison, you must take all four levels of Music Theory and Sight Singing/Ear Training along with Class Piano, any musc ensemble, applied percussion lessons, and at least one music history/appreciation class along with the general studies required for the AA. It may sound very tiring but it actually isn't that hard as long as you plan ahead with the class schedules.

Dear Christina, SAVE your money! I know at this moment you feel that you can always start saving later on in life but honney the time is now. Things dont get easier, your bordem days have come to an end. Embrace the feeling of never getting enough sleep EVER! I believe in you just like I know you believe in yourself. If you dont remember anything else I say remember this; Love. Love like everday will be your last or like you will lose everything near and dear to you tomorrow. Be slow to get angry and realize that the obstacles in your way right now are just roadblocks and you truly are bigger than them. Love, your future self

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to always remain focus and finish strong. Knowing what I know about college now and making the transition was difficult because I wasnt wooried about studying so i can pass my test the next day. I felt as though the transition would've been easier if I remained focus and did what I was entitled to do. Instead of worrying about when was the next senior skip day or letting senioristis hit me the first semester of the year. Focusing more would've gotten me prepared for college and a brighter future.

Save as much money as you can. Financial aid is available, but you don't want to struggle. Money is your best friend while attendng college, and you're gonna wish you saved every penny you've ever got when you start college. Apply for as many scholarships as you can, and make sure you stay on top of your classes and track to graduate.

I would give myself the advice of taking as many free college classes you can as a senior. I turned down the opportunity to study in high school different college courses and I deciced to graduate early instead.

Calm down. Look into schools, how much they cost, what you're learning. See what you can get for your money. Don't get sucked into the hype and stigma about staying home for your first year and getting prerequisites out of the way. In the long run, you'll feel better for having saved so much money for when you actually decide what you want to do, and start some major classes. Take a deep breath, and enjoy your first year of college, high school is over. Life is getting ready to start, have fun.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would look myself in the eye very seriously and say “please don’t give up”. I would tell myself to apply for college before the school year starts, and to join programs that would be beneficial in helping to aid with college expenses. I would also tell myself to show up to every class on time, sit in the front row, and befriend every teacher that he has. Then I would tell him to take the ACT and the SAT early to see where he stands so he can study for them and ace them the next time he takes them. Then finally I would tell him to savor every moment he has left of high school football, wrestling, homecoming, prom and graduation.

Knowing now that the transition to college is a pretty demanding process, I would tell myself as a high school senior to take the initiative and start early. Most of the problems with transitioning to college, whether it be with applications or financial aid, could have been avoided had the appropriate steps been taken a little sooner. The fact that there is much anxiety in making one of the biggest changes in life cannot hinders any chances of making a smooth transition to a higher education level. College life makes every student come out of their comfort zones and force them to make major decisions and mature to a level we normally would not find ourselves. Perhaps my reluctance to embrace change rather than avoiding it could have helped me plan out my life from what major and future institution to pursue. Had I taken the initiative as a senior many of the problems I faced might have been avoided; however, if I made the transition from high school to college making the proper preliminary steps I would not have the valuable knowledge of how I needed to make personal changes in how I make my decisions for the future.

I would tell myself to start saving for college earlier. This is because even though I recieved aid for my first year transferring to a university is very expensive. I am not currently prepared for the costs I will have to cover. I would also tell myself to research transfer schools. This is because I started out at a community college but am now tranferring to a four year university. Planning where I would want to go would have helped me better plan for classes in community college. Some of the classes I took can't transfer or don't tranfer for what I thought they would. Having a better plan and a tranfer goal would have helped me greatly now. And this would have started with decisions I made in senior year.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself several things. The first thing would be time is the most valuable currency in life and that I should manage it more efficiently by immediately going into college straight after high school. Attaining my College Degree more efficiently at a younger age can be more appealing and successful to possible future employers. I would also say dont hesitate to ask for help. I have been able to make A's in very hard classes by asking for help in areas I was confused about and seing Tutors through the school. Finally, the most important thing i would tell myself is hard work always pays off! Whatever you put into something, your always gonna get it back.

So far during my college years, I have experienced a lot of knowledge. This constant exposure to education and knowledge has led me to pursue my studies in my spare time. During my spare time in college, rather than watching television or going on Facebook, I read books that pertain to my major. I find it highly enjoyable and productive to read these books because it gives me an insight on my future and entertains me instead of mindlessly watching television and drifting into a state of bore.

My college experience thus far has given me more than I could have ever expected, especially regarding the contents of my inteneded major. Learning about history in the school years preceding a college education, it consisted of memorizing facts and jotting them down on paper or multiple choice exams. In college, the way you learn is different, and benefically so. Instead of merely memorzing facts of all subject matter, one is required to analyze and more importantly, internalize the situations and problems at hand. This is exactly why college has been so valuable for me, and for others to attend. Going to college not only increases your chances for financial success, but it prepares you to face the problems of the world, create positive outcomes out of the harsh realities of life, and sets the building blocks for leaving the world a better place. For when you learn, you open your mind, your heart, and are given the opportunities to make differences. College has so far deepened my sense of self, my strong will and determiniation, heightened my indomitable spirit and sense of compassion, and furthered my will to succeed.

I have obtained many things from my college experience. One thing which i have learned is good habits and good friends are something to keep. When u graduated high school i had many bad habits, and they effected me my first semester of college. But as i progressed through school in addition to learning many things in my classes i learned that those habits needed to be dropped if i was to succeed and be succesful in my college career. In addition to my bad habits i also realized that my friends are a big source of stress and problems in my life, which they contributed to my bad habits. But in all, so far i have learned many vital life lessons which were neccisary for me to be a success in my future.

From my college experience so far, I have gotten more organized in everything, school work and homelife. I've become more open with people and learned to work better in groups. The most that I have taken from this college experience is to be an adult. I quickly found that my mom or dad couldn't do everything for me anymore; I have to motivate myself to do homework, to go to school everyday, to make sure my classes and financial are going well. This college experience has help my grow up and learn life skills.

I have gotten a lot of valuable experience attending college this semester, I've learned that it is your responsibility to complete any assignments given to you. I'm paying to go to college, so I'm going to try my hardest to pass with flying colors. I have also learned that working and going to school is not an easy thing to accomplish. You have to learn how to time manage yourself so you can do well in both your work and your school. I believe that going to college will turn out to be an invaluable experience for me.

Edison has opened many opportunities for me. If it weren't for the school and their fantastic staff helping me get started, I'd still be a stay at home mom with no job skills besides waiting tables. Now I am working toward my AS degree in Paralegal Studies and couldn't be happier. Edison is so valuable to me because I know once I graduate I will be on my way to a better life for my daughter and myself. Deciding to attend Edison State College has changed my life for the better.