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I would recommend to myself that I focus more on developing my shading skills and building my discipline. My study habits were non-existant when I began college and they were only created though hard work during all night study session for Gen. Chem. 1. If I had devoted a little more free time in high school to drawing regularly and studying on a schedule, I would have been significantly more prepared for my first year. Thankfully I can pride myself on my ability to adapt, my first year went quite smoothly for the most part.

Take every chance anyone ever hands you. You never know what opportunity might come your way. Know that your first love might not be your last, and to place equal emphasis on every aspect of your life. Education is great and will get you far, but have fun too. Savor every single moment, and life is too short to ever be unhappy - find your happiness, grab on, and hold on for the ride, because it can only get better.

Don't worry so much, it's going to be fine. You're going to make great friends and things are going to be great. Overall, your classes are going to be awesome, and you're going to have some really great teachers and classmates. Don't stress so much about school work. Sometimes you can put it off a little longer to do something fun with your friends. But don't blow it off completely. You're smart. Just chill out. You know how to make good decisions and choices, don't second guess yourself. FSU is the place for you, and it's going to be amazing.

First off, I would want to go back to myself as a high school sophomore because that's when the fun began. I would tell myself to live my life the way I wanted to instead of what everyone else wanted. I would tell myself to run away from the people i befriended...and fast! I would of taken that cigarette right out of my hand, and that darn credit card I used far too much. I would suggest remaining true to myself and stop being so mean to people just to prove a point. I would of spent more time with my family than my party friends. Being able to prioritize at a young age would make this transition to a university so much easier! Your habits like to repeat themselves and mine aren't worth repeating, so this whole learning to discipline myself can be quite demanding on my fun time. Since that's all I was ever concerned with. If only I didn't have such a hard head as a teenager I might of actually listened.

I would tell myself to relax and enjoy life. Sometimes all we're concerned about is wanting to grow up, when instead we should be enjoying the different stages of our life. I would remind myself how short four years of high school really is and to use this time to build the bond with my family members.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition. The advice that I would give my highschool senior self is first to take studying for the S.A.T's seriously because it could really help you get into a great school. I would suggest finding out all I can about financial aid to help me in financing my education. Whether that's scholarships, loans, or grants. I would tell myself to live on the dorms because that offers you the best experience to be immersed in college life, also join as many clubs and activities as possible. These steps help you to transition the quickest. I would tell myself to always take studying as primary and partying secondary because good grades are paramount. If you aren't sexually active I would tell you to wait until your married because it is safer. If you are sexually active I would tell you to use protection...both participants! I know many friends who have had children or contracted diseases that could have been avoided like H.I.V, Herpes, H.P.V etc. The college age demographic has the highest S.T.D rating out there. Good luck!

Knowing what I know now I would tell myself to not stress out so much. I would also tell myself to practice studying for and taking tests. I would also tell myself to pack my own lunch and eat more healthy.

Rewind two years, and I would knock it into my head that my options are endless! My biggest regret thus far is not getting more invloved; I had a plethora of opportunites at my fingertips and I let most of them go. So I would tell myself to get over my fears, I know easier said then done- but trust me it will be worth it, and to go talk to the various clubs, go talk to the faculty members, ask all those burning questions. No one knows it all, and I know you do not want to admit that you are in deep water- but you are. Burst out of that comfort zone; apply for housing right away, apply for the school newspaper, banish the fear of failure. So you are not positive what you want to major in, guzzle up all the new aspects of your life then to better understand what makes you passionate. And I know its a cliche to tell someone this, but its a cliche for a reason, do not take all these opportunities for granted, smile that you have them and don't you dare let them go again!

Do not try to change yourself once you get to college. By being yourself, it is easier to get in involved with campus activies that are true to what you love and you will find life long friends based on your values and aspirations. It is important to stand for what you believe and do not give up on school. Stay motivated and do not let small things get in the way of your studies. You are here to learn a lot and you will benefit greatly from everything you learn from the books and about yourself while living away from home. Enjoy it while you can!

Do what you want to do. Don't just do what you think other people want you to do. The best advice is "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." It took me a few years to figure this out and it's the most important thing I've learned so far. Just don't let other people cloud your judgment of what you want to do with your life.