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You can't forsee everything - that's impossible. Part of the excitement of life is the unknown. Relax, let go, stay focused, do well, but embrace the curve balls. Life requires improvization.

Continue to strive for the best and excel academically. School comes first.

I would tell myself to only become friends with, and hang out with people that are as serious about school as I am. I would tell myself not to feel bad when others go drinking or out to the club while I was in my dorm room. I would tell myself to immediately find some clubs or groups with my same interests. I would also tell myself to make sure I always stay focused on my school work.

I would tell myself to get ready to put myself out there and take advantage of all types of opportunities that come my way, and be very open minded to all different experiences, as well as people that I meet. Also I would tell myself to take advantage of free time to catch up on work, but to enjoy myself as well and hang out with friends and have a great time, because these are the years you will never get back, where you experience many new things. Lastly I would tell myself to take every experience as a positive one and a learning experience

I would advise myself to take my freshman year less seriously. I took seven common freshman classes and studied all the time when I really did not need to stress about making an A in my classes. I needed to take in the college atmosphere and live freely. I also would have told myself to 'just let it be'. I should take opportunities when they come my way, because you do not know how they will benefit you and who you will meet. On that note, no one should ever underestimate the importance of networking. When it comes down to the business world, it is really quite small and surprising to know that everyone seems to know each other. Finally, I would tell myself what everyone kept telling me: "Enjoy. These four years will be the best years of your life!."

I would tell myself to definitley take the Federal Work Study that FASFA offers. It was one of the best decisions I made. Being a part of a group, even at work, makes the transition from high school to college so much easier. Knowing me I probably would not have left my room without my job, and I DEFINITLEY wouldn't have made half the friends I did without my job. The only other thing I could think to tell myself is to make sure that I have a social life. In college you get the saying that you have to choose two of the following three: sleep, do well in school, and having a social life. While it is true, I feel that if I had more of a social life my time here would be much happier, even if my grades weren't as great. While, the grades are important, college is mainly about finding out who you are, and you won't be able to do that if you always have your Trig book between you and the world.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to attend a college in my original state of residence. This would have allowed me to avoid costly expenses. Furthermore, I would have explained to my past self the benefits and negative aspects of dorm life. I would have shown myself that, while it is convenient to have a roommate in terms of social interaction, it must be understood that cleanliness and respect are nescessary. I would also detail how difficult the transition is. Living on one's own, even in dorms, takes time to adjust to. The responsibility needed in order to sustain oneself is much higher in college than it is living at home during grade school.

I would tell myself not to be so scared and to be open tto whatever comes before you.

If I could talk to the younger, high school senior in me, I would tell myself that there is a world of opportunities awaiting me, and that I have no limits. I would tell myself not to be afraid to fail, because the only way to reach my goals, is to put myself out there, volunteer, explore, and never stop searching for answers. If I could go back in time, I would take advantage of the opoortunities presented to me. My only obstacle is the limit that I create for myself. I would tell myself to work hard. Focus more on my schoolwork and future, than on my social life.

I would tell myself to be more social and apply to more schools. I would also try to manage my time nad money better. I would join more clubs and groups.