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If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would make sure to tell myself not to worry about the small stuff, to focus on my studies and read as much as possible. My grandma always told me that the only thing that people cannot take away from you is your knowledge so learn as much as you can. And I think I would remind myself of that and that knowledge is the most important thing in the world and that I should take advantage of the opportunities that I have in my life while I can.

To my high school senior self I would say that I have nothing to worry about when going off to Georgia State. When I was a senior I was very torn when it came to what school I was going to attend, and in the end Georgia State was my final decision. I was so worried that I was going to regret this decision that I dreaded leaving my hometown and it really made the last semester of my senior year tough. All I could think about was whether or not I had made the right decision. After completing my first semester at GSU, I know now that this is the right school for me because I can be comfortable here and all of my needs are met. If I had known what I know now, that it is not necessarily the school you attend but what you accomplish while there that matters, I would have been much less stressed about leaving high school. I now feel that I could attend any school and feel comfortable there as long as I was focusing on my studies.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself two years ago, I would start by telling myself that dad was right. That life is going to change drastically and I need to prepare for the big world ahead. Start everything as soon as possible, for opportunities are going to come quickly, and you need to be ready. I would tell myself that I'm proud that I did as well as I did throughout high school, for my extensive high school study habits are extremely helpful in college! Most of all, I'd look directly into my face and tell myself that I can do this; I can finish college and be successful. My very first semester of college was horrible, and many hardships plagued me, but I pulled through when I thought I would give up, because I had always feared of letting everyone and myself down if I couldn't complete my degree. If I knew then how strong I would become in just a few years, I'm positive I would have been more confident in making decisions in my college career.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college life, I would tell myself to do more than what is just required of me, and to push myself to achieve success. Over the years I have learned that not only college but life itself requires the ability to do more than what is expected of you inorder to effectively learn and achieve success. Truly succeeding in college requires you to go beyond what is being taught to you in order to find answers. If you make a mistake you need to push yourself to understand why you made the mistake and figure out the solution. Whether it means going to you're professor's office hours or doing a little extra research. However, like many high school students I just was just looking for the answer of the problem instead of the solution. I would continue telling myself that I should quickly learn these keys to success before it becomes to late, and that your margin for success becomes smaller and smaller the longer you wait.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably tell myself to not let myself stress about the little things. Georgia State University has an office for virtually anything a student could ever need, from disability services to Japanese tutoring. It is very easy to find someone for help, and most of the students are extremely nice and are always willing to help younger or transfer students who aren't familiar with the puzzle-like downtown Georgia State campus. I would tell myself to ask more questions and to not be afraid of anything, such as fitting in. Any kind of person will be socially accepted at Georgia State University and the diversity is exceptional. Do not worry!

Stop sweating the small stuff and enjoy life as a senior! Popularity ends at graduation Sarah, so remember to loosen up and be nice to everybody. You'll regret it if you don't. Things that seem like a big deal now, won't be in about a year. So don't get caught up in drama. SMILE! Your high school counselors are nice, but if you want correct information on colleges, go meet with college counselors and get some real information. They know exactly what that college wants to see on your transcripts. Think good grades were all you needed for scholarships? Think again. Get involved in some clubs, or do more service for others. Not only will it improve you as a person, colleges like to see that too. Your family is so important to you! You might not understand that yet, but start creating good relationships with them now so you won't be dissapointed later on. Don't fret if you haven't decided what you want to be yet. You will change your mind 50 times before it's all over. And Sarah, college isn't as scary as it seems, you'll be okay.

On your senior yr. of high school, be sure you go your hardest in everything you do. Never let anyone tell you ; "You can not do it!" Because you most certainly can. You be sure you complete all homework assignments, take home projects, tests, etc... Be polite to all your teachers and staff, get involved. More so be a helping hand. Be involved in different clubs/organizations. Put all efford possible in scoring your highest, and passing the grad exams and ACT. You can do this by applying early, and studying the essentials. Keep your GPA & GA up high as possible, strive for nothing but the best. If you kno a test is coming on a set date, be sure you study materails days in advance. Motivate others to do better, and last but not least; Things are going to happen, nothing in life is set and stoned, the journey gets bumpy along the way, but you pick it back up & go harder! Education is the key to success. Choose wisely and make it a great year or not. Remember the choice is yours!!

Knowing what I know now about college, I would tell my senior self to not procrastinate when it comes to getting everything you need for college. I wanted to go to college immediately after high school, but I just didn't have the right kind of motivation to get everything I needed to do finished with in order to get into college. I thought the process was going to be a lot easier than it turned out to be and there would not be any issue. I got accepted with no problem because of my grades in high school, but having to take a placement test, trying to figure out how I was going to pay for college, and even worrying about getting into the classes that I wanted to get into was extremely stressful. I held off for a while before I attempted to get into college again. Now, I am more aware of everything that is required of me and I am a bit more prepared. So, if I was to go back in time I would have paid a little bit more attention to the college representatives that came to the school.

Stay focused and be responsible at all time. College is a new experience, you are now an adult in the real world with real problems and responsibilities. You have to deal with these responsibilities in a mature manner. There are also a ton of distractions from the people to the parties and extracurricular activities. So stay focused on your school work because this is nothing like high school. You don't have time to mess up and play around. This is your life.

I would tell my former self to first find all the available clubs on campus to see what suits you. Even if you don't, the most important thing while on campus is to find your niche, anything that fits into your interests and your style and that can beon or off campus. Just in case, check out this website called MeetUp.com. Another important thing I should tell her is to commit to computer science as your major instead of putting down undecided on your application. Trust me, that graphic design career is going to dimmer out. With that note, take Math 0099 during my first semester at college. You will have to take this course and by taking it in the fall, you will avoid a grand mess that will happen towards the end of spring semster. Math is suppose to be a HUGE emphasis in compoter science, or so I'm told, but to be safe, polish up on your math skills. And you will take calculus, so BE PREPARED!