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I would have a nice talked with myself about how difficult the proffesional ambient is. That the best way to be succesful in life is going to college and study what I like the most or Im passionate for. Studying will give me the skills necessary to get a job according to my carrer. I would tell myself also, that college experience is the best, you will learn a lot and You will appreciate that because that is what you will become in a future. It worth the dedication that you provide to the studies because the hard work and dedication will pay off. I lost many years of my life without being studying and now I appreciate that more and more. i cameback to study and I love it.

Do more. Put yourself in situations that might not be comfortable because that is the only way you can grow. Sure you might mess up, but mistakes help make who you will become. Take everything in moderation, including moderation. Find a balance between your school, work, and social life, while remembering that sometimes it's best to just let loose. Forgive. There is an important difference between bad people and good people who have done bad things. Know that sometimes things really are accidents and that a happy life cannot be lead with a heavy heart. Making money does not equal success. Being successfull is accomplishing what you set out to do. If that is only to be rich, fine. But if that is to be happy, live accordingly. And finally, put others before yourself. Life is short. Life is hard. Life can be unfair, but no matter how bad you have it someone else is having a worse day. Try to make one person smile per day and your will be happier by proxy.

Dear High School Emily, You’re about to graduate high school, and head off to college. So, here’s a little advice I wish I would have known going into this. First, don’t let anyone decide your future for you. It’s your future. Do what makes you happy, and don’t take anything for granted. Second, you are not perfect. Allow yourself to make mistakes. This is the time to make mistakes and learn from them! Third, remember to breathe! College can be stressful, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it get the best of you. A little bit of stress is healthy, but don’t let it take over. If you let it take over, it will ruin some of your college experience. Trust me, it’s not fun. Always remember your favorite quote, “It’ll be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” Last, but not least, have fun! College is your time to be yourself, make friends, and enjoy yourself! Just remember these few things, and you're college experience will be all but boring! See you soon! -Emily

Going back in time to myself as a high school senior being a college senior now, I would tell myself not to worry and to let loose a little bit. In high school I was a teacher's pet, brown noser, suck up, whatever you want to call it. I was so worried about what older people thought about me that I tried to grow up before I was ready. During college, I've realized how to be comfortable in my own skin. I came to understand that the only opinion of me that really mattered was my own. In high school, I was so focused on perfect grades that I didn't allow myself the time or luxury to invest in relationships with people. In college, I now understand the value of others, and while maintaining decent grades, I have gained friendships that I know will last. Lastly, I'd tell myself to smile, laugh, and have more fun. I used to take myself so seriously, I couldn't even laugh at myself when I messed up. Now I cherish the times that I can poke fun and kick myself for mistakes. It's all about perspective and experience.

I would make better grades in high school. I slacked off a lot and didn't care. This affected my hope scholarship. I was .02 points away from recieving it and I wish I tried harder to ease the financial burden off my parents.

I was one of those strange seniors who picked a harder schedule for myself on purpose. If I could go back in time I was reassure myself I was making the current decision because many times I doubted my thought process and thought I was crazy for actually having to study and work hard last year. Turns out it paid off because I entered college with more background work than most of my peers. I was already taking classes that do not count homework as a grade, teachers don't give study guides, and most of all teachers don't outline exactly what needs to be read.

I would tell myself to not worry so much, and to ultimately put your trust in God's overall plan for you. Everything happens for a reason, and whatever happens was meant to happen. I was rejected from the University of Georgia. But now I am thrilled that I was. If I had been accepted, I wouldn't have gone to Georgia College and State University. I wouldn't have met all these amazing people I know here, nor would have gotten the truly enjoyable experience I have had while I've been here. I feel like this is where I was always meant to be, and God was putting things into motion to help get me here. I feel so unbelievably blessed because I really don't have any complaints about my life. Of course I've had plenty of down moments, but many more joyous ones. I would tell my high school senior self to not worry too much on the future, and focus on the present. Because everything happens the way it was meant to, and I truly beleive it has from where I am in my life right now. God Bless!

If I could give myself advice about college I would tell myself to prepare to brave and outgoing. I would tell myself how difficult it is to meet new people and how much courage it takes to go out and get involved when you do not know anyone. I would tell myself to spend less money on college supplies and dorm items because college is more expensive than you think. My last piece of advice for myself would be to prepare for cafeteria food. I thought I would love our cafeteria but it got boring really fast.

Dear Joseph Swearingen, We meet again. I am you from just a few years down the road. Today, you are just a boy with no desires or life goals, but in just four short years, you will become a confident, motivated, and inspired man. You will go to college. Your transition will be tough; you’ll leave your home for the first time, go live with three complete strangers, and you will have no other friends there. You will start over and through the hard times of finding friends and figuring out your life, you will build this foundation up within yourself to be someone better than you are now. If you don’t leave and suffer through the hard times then you will always be missing part of yourself that you never knew you could have. My advice: Be up for anything and always take the bad experiences with a grain of salt. Understand that every step you take the next four years is a step in the right direction. You will learn more about yourself in college than all the information in every textbook you’ll ever buy. That’s the path you will take, so start walking!

My advice to seniors in high school would be to be outgoing and friendly. When you get to college, you may not know anybody, but nobody else knows anybody either. Go around and meet as many people as you can. Go to events that your building puts on and don't be shy: talk to people. The more people you meet, the more comfortable the transition into college will be. Also, stay at school over the weekends. All of your friends may be going home, but you get a chance to meet new people or get to know people better. Staying over the weekends will also give you time to be productive with school work. Study even when you think you've studied enough. Most college students lose gpa-based scholarships in their first year, don't be one of them!