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I would tell my self many things. First, I would tell myself to study more. Second, I would tell myself to join clubs, meet more people, and go to the schools sport games. And finally I would tell myself to try to be more out going, and to get out of your comfort zone. If you never leave your comfort zone, then you will miss out on many many things. Some of these things you might really enjoy.

I would tell myself not to worry and take it easy and enjoy life. I would continue to tell myslef that you will succeed in everything you do based on the effort you put in (and you've always put in 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}) so dont; worry and live life to the fullest. You have to take time to enjoy life as well as doing the work required to graduate and move on in your schooling. So goodluck and rememnber to always be yourself, if people can't accept you for who you are then they are not the people you need to associate with. Just keep working hard and making yourself and your family proud.

Morgan - pursue your dreams. Do not let practicality get in the way of your decision when it comes to your future. Ask yourself: "What would I do even if I wasn't paid to do it?" Whatever the answer is, go for that. Fight for it, give it your all, do not back down. Even when well-wishing adults, friends, mentors, or family members advise you against a career that may not be "practical", know that years down the road, you will regret the time that you have wasted. When you realize what it is you should have studied or pursued from the beginning, you will wish you had thrown yourself in right from the get-go, despite what people had said. Take a leap. You know what you love. Grab on to that, and just do it. Trust your passion; trust your heart.

Dear Wendy, It has been 12 years since graduation and the time just seemed to speed by. In 2001, you said that working would be better than attending college, but I know the truth: You were afraid. You did not think you were smart enough. Part of the problem is that nobody in the family went to college and we were not college oriented, although deep inside you wanted to go. Wendy, you have to put one foot in front of the other and move forward. Make choices that are going to invest in your future; education is the most important one you can make. When you do not know which direction to go, just begin walking; it is easier to redirect your steps than it is to pick up your feet. Stay focused, motivated and determined. You have to be your biggest motivator, others can believe in you but you have to believe it for yourself. You CAN do this, I promise! I can look back and tell you that you have everything it takes to be the successful woman you doubt yourself to be. Trust me: college is the best decision for you, do not be afraid.

Grit your teeth and hang on. Don't ever give up. God will provide, so do what he says -it will be worth it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to take school more seriously, slow down and take things one step at a time, and that going to college isn't going to magically fix everything. In high school I didn't have to try very hard in order to recieve high grades, so I spent little time studying. I would tell myself that I should learn how to study properly before being thrown into an environment where I would have to work hard and study multiple hours a week. Also in high school I was constantly trying to get ahead by graduating early and finding jobs. I'd tell myself that I would feel less anxious in college if I learned how to slow down and take life one step at a time. Finally I would tell myself that the belief that going away to college would solve all of my emotional and familial problems is incorrect. That leaving is the correct decision to make, but that it is not going to change everything immediately. I would say that change is a process, and not to get discouraged.

Our hindsight always wishes for better foresight. I spent that first year just trying to figure out what college is, so the best advice I can give is to tell what college is (and isn’t). It is: a place to learn who you are as an adult. Stand for something true, or you’ll be swept away by mediocrity and deception. It isn’t: highschool. Seriously. So many people, yourself included, think that college is supposed to be a second highschool, but without parents. It’s not—it’s the place where you work hard to find who you are going to be. What is your calling? What do you want to do with your life? How will you raise a family? A quick tip: PARTIES. 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of imbeciles think this is the reason for going to college, and it is… unless you want to stay in college longer than 3 months. You’ll never reach your full potential by partying. Parting words? Find and nurture relationships with people you can trust. Lasting friendships aren’t built over swigs of booze—they’re built by helping others, sticking it out through troubled times, and shooting for the stars together.

If I could give my high school self advice, I would tell myself to be more confident in my ability to make friends. I left for school not knowing anyone and not having any confidence in myself in the way of making good girl friends. It took me a while because of this lack of confidence but once I gained confidence, I was able to make the best friends I've ever had. Making these friends earlier in my college career would have been so much better for me and is something I would tell myself to work on at the beginning of college.

Be ready! Do not goof off in high school and make sure you pay attention and ask questions. When you do start the college life make sure you give yourself more then enough time to study and do your homework. Just commit yourself and you will do fine. Also make sure that you have a good support system around you. Good people and good advice equals good life. Be patient and good things will follow. Just stay strong and never give up!

Stay calm about the college search. Don't fret, because eventually you'll find the right school. I wish I could have known this piece of advise when I was looking at colleges--because the search and decision-making became very stressful.

I would tell myself not to worry about fitting in and being accepted. Be yourself and be strong in your own identity and you will find your place. Don't bother comparing yourself to others, everyone has a different journey in life that they must follow. Don't be scared as you begin a new chapter in your life. Yes, there will be challenges and it will be hard at first to be so far away from home, but you will be stronger for it and prove to yourself that you can do it! Don't be afraid of the future, there are many happy times to come!

Katherine to a Katherine. There is so much out in the world for you. What you see now is not all there is. Apply yourself in everything you do so that when it comes time to face difficult challenges, you will have the strength to overcome them. Although you think you know where your life is going, although you have planned every step of your future, realize that you don't have all the answers. Be open to change. Hope for the future, it's going to be amazing. Trust God, not in who you think God is, or in your own capabilites. You're just a little girl, relax and grow. This new ride will be exciting and challenging. You're going to struggle, you're going to grow. Study when your tired, the knowledge you'll gain is worth it. Remember that everything you do, even homework, is for a reason. Don't give up when you're frustrated, keep pursuing knowledge, friends, life, God. They're all worth it. Fun is important, too. Sing! Laugh with friends and enjoy life. Meet new people and learn from them. Embrace what is ahead freely. Be at peace.

The advice that I would give myself would be "live in the present moment". By living in the present, you are able to address the current worries and enjoy the present joys. If you are constantly worrying about "what if" situations, you are worrying for nothing. It just distracts you and makes you more stressed than what you need to be. So long as you do your best, you can't go wrong. Study when you need to, but also relax when you have to--you'll go insane whether you over-study or procrastinate. There is a time and place for everything--a time to work and a time to relax. Living in a balance between the two will give you the best college experience, one that is sucessful and full of fun memories.

I would go back and take away the fact that I got knocked up, not regreating the fact that I love my daughter with all my heart, but I would have waited until I had a college education so that I could have had a beeter job to sussport and take care of her. I am a christan and I believe God has aplan and purpose for all our lives and even though things happened the way they did God still has a plan for our lives and now its to attend college and do all the things required og my Lord as well as myself. Thank you for taking time out to listen. God Bless~

The most important lesson I have learned in life is that Education has never been more important than it is right now. Besides the obvious educational development, the educational experience creates an environment that allows many skills that will be useful later on in life, and maybe pick up on talents you never thought you had before. While still high school my biggest advice to you is to stretch your brain. Take a class that intimidates you. If you can face those challenges, work hard and enjoy them, you will succeed. Also, do not be afraid to approach your teachers and ask for help. This experience will make you a stronger student, prepare you for future academic challenges and help you in a future job and/or grad school. Education gives you enhanced skills that you already possess and brings out skills you never imagined having. Even if you are a pro athlete, actor or musician, someone could argue that getting an education is not as important. This may seem logical; however, they are wrong because education gives you lifelong tools that will help your journey in the real world be more pleasurable and profitable.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would just tell myself to relax and enjoy the high school experience before it would be gone in the blink of an eye. I spent the last half of my senior year really worried about where I was going to go to college, what would be the best choice, where was the money coming from to attend school, was I going to pass my AP classes.....the list went on and on. I just needed to breath and realize that it was all going to work out ok. Other advice I would give myself would be to apply to a ton of scholarships, no matter how much the money was that was offered, because every little bit helps. Lastly, I would encourage myself to shadow more people at their work places of careers that I was interested in to help me figure out what to major in college.

I would tell myself to stay focused. You have to make your education priority one. You have to complete all assignments and study for all tests. Most of all, keep a positive attitude. How you feel about doing things plays a major role in how well you will complete them. Set a schedule and goals and stick to them!

If I had the oppurtunity to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to make sure to perfect my study habits because you need to be able to stay focused and study on your own in college without your parents telling you to do so. Having to actually sit down and study was a big struggle for me in the first semester of my college experience because it was not something that I was used to because I did not study regularly during my time in high school. Also, I would tell myself to treasure all the time I had with my parents and younger sister because now that I am gone and do not get to see them as often I wish I could have taken advantage of that while I was still living at home.

If I could go back in time, the most important thing I would do is to reassure myself that there's no such thing as "THE" right college or university for me. No matter which school a student picks, if he/she has the right attitude and puts in the effort, then the futre is wide open & possibilities are just about limitless. I'd also tell myself to expect a wake up call as far as laundry, meals, etc. go and to try & to thank my family and friends for all they've done for me. I'd also tell myself how important is is to be organized about school work and not let things slide. Overall, at the risk of being repetitive, I'd make sure to tell myself that no matter what school I pick, it will be ok.

If I were to tell myself anything I would have to say getting ready for the change is the biggest part. A good tip would have been to visit the campus as much as possable. This would allow me to understand the school and how campus life works and would have allowed my for a bigger success on the transition. Also spending a day in the nearby town would be helpful; by visiting the local points of interest, it would show what I would do when I wanted a day off. Another point would be to view groups before coming to school. This would help me get an idea of what I wanted before I got to school.