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Make the best of what it can be. Be aware that your priorities during high school are all mixed up. Throughout college you realize all these mistakes, and it's too late to go back, but not too late to help the next in line. Many times we focus too much on being the "cool" guy, or hanging out with the popular crowd. None of that matters. In college, where the population increases from 2,500 to 32,000 students, there's no such thing as popular (unless you're Jameis Winston). Focus on your studies, where bringing college credits from your high school can not only be extremely helpful to you, but also for your pockets, the less credits, less money is wasted. If going back in time was an option, I would've told myself to stop fooling around so much, learn to study because there's no such thing as bypassing in college, unless you're satisfied with a mediocre salary in the future. Embrace the chance, because not many get the same opportunity as us, to receive a pretigious education attending an incredible university.

Dear Self, As you embark on your new journey in life as a young adult, I wish you nothing but success. A word of advice, as you step into the road unknown take heed to the unfamiliar. While the thirst to seek for the thrill that life has to offer is enticing, seek the avenues that have a beneficial outcome. Life can get very overwheming, if you ever feel like giving up or find yourself in confusion stay true to the values that your parents taught you. You are the determining factor of what happens in your life, no one else, what you put your mind to will be the result of where you end up in life. Mistakes are just lessons learned to strengthen your character and make you wiser, never make the same mistake twice, if you do you wanted it to happen and you can only blame yourself. Life is what you make it, your thoughts dictate what comes to pass, so stay true to your beliefs and never stop belieiving that you can do anything you want to do. Your mind is powerful use it for the greater good and life will never steer you wrong.

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Reminiscing about this past year since graduation I have learned so many things and have grown up quickly. During my senior year I was busy every day of the week working two jobs, one that I hated and one that I loved. I sacrificed memories that most of my classmates felt were crucial to their lives during high school. Sometimes I questioned my decision wondering if it was worth it. Today I would go back and give myself some food for thought: I would tell myself to keep pushing through, even through the job I despised because it would be worth it. I would make numerous memories during the 2013 summer term at FSU and I would appreciate it much more knowing I paid for it myself. I would remind myself to appreciate my parents each and every day because they helped me get to my dream school – despite the fact neither of them obtained a college degree. I would remind myself that I would never really live at home with my parents anymore and keep in mind this fact will be hard on them as well. But overall, be excited because the opportunities FSU offers would be unforgettable!

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself not to worry. I knew that Florida State was the place I wanted to be, but I was nervous about not knowing anyone on campus. Since I'm from Pennsylvania and did not know anybody attending FSU, I would tell myself that making friends in college is INCREDIBLY easy! There are so many people that you're bound to find at least 10 who are interested in the same things that you are! I would also tell myself to take my AP tests, because I could have gotten credit for a statistics and chemistry class in high school instead of paying for them in college. I'd remind myself that it's okay to change majors- just because you're in college for a certain major doesn't mean you're stuck in it if you hate it!

College is a big step. You will encounter things you have never experienced before. It is smart to not go away for college, stay home, and apply to as many scholarships as you can. Most importantly, get involved, make your life count. It is important and you can make a difference in the world. Challenge yourself every day, and do not settle for anything less than trying your absolute best.

I would tell myslef not to start procastinating at such an early age because it will bite you in the butt later. I would have also told myslelf to apply during college and would have tried to apply for bright futures as well. Most importantly I would have told myself to enjoy life in high school and really think about I wanted to do so taht during my sophmore year I would'nt be questioning what I want to do in life.

Don't listen to your friends who always said that college will just be a money pit--something they'll pay for that they won't end up liking and will inevitably drop out. From admissions to the courses, college isn't going to be a walk in the park for you. It's going to be difficult. You'll have to do your own laundry, buy your own food, and pick up after yourself. Classes will get tougher, and there will be times that you'll feel like you want to quit and just go home. However, persistence is the key to it! College matters. College is the next step to your education and your future. College starts to weed out who is strong enough to endure the hardships and trials of life to see who is ready to work in the real world and who is prepared to succeed. By running the race with endurance, taking difficult courses, pursuing academic goals, getting involved in student government and community interests, you're shaping your academic and corporate future.

I would get myself to have applied for so many more scholarships. College life, is expensive. Rent, utilities, food, gas, tuition books, it adds up quickly, and jobs in college towns pay enough to eat at the place your work at.

Most importantly, get organized! Either look into getting one of those desktop calendars or get really comfortable using the one on your phone. Make sure you stay on top of assignments (at least the ones you feel like doing as a high school senior) and don't let things pile up, cause that can happen very easily in college. Furthermore, don't be afraid to ask people for help. Before you take a class, ask your friends/roommates/advisors or whoever what they know about the it. If you're having trouble with something, there are plenty of resources entirely devoted to helping you succeed. Most colleges have free tutoring programs that can pair you up with a student who has been in your shoes before, and many if not most professors are willing to go the extra degree to help students who show an interest in their subject. Finally, don't spend your summer laying in bed watching Netflix (there's plenty of time for that in college. Spend it with your family and friends, and the people that mean a lot to you, because those are the things you're going to miss most once you leave home.