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I would tell myself to choose a career that I would love with a strong passion so that I would work harder during high school. Back then I did not have a strong desire to try hard in school., nor did I understand the importance of a gpa. If I had someone to sit down and discuss with me the important of school, a good career, and a what gpa meant, I probably would be more successful right now. I know myself, and I know that I work by incentives. If I could benefit by somethings, then I will be more willing to work harder for it, then be without it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell my self how important it is to take college seriously. I would tell myself that college is not the same as high school and how exponentially important it is to stay ahead. I would let my self know that sitting in the front of the class is helpful, that speaking up in class is important, and that getting to know your professors is an irreplaceable asset. I would tell myself to take my time picking my college and to pick somewhere that I would feel comfortable at. Most importantly, I would remind myself to stay true to myself and that even if it seems difficult to meet new friends at first, to stay strong and always remember who I am. There is no price you can put on making responsible choices for your future. I would say that no matter how frustrating school may get, or how insecure people can make me feel, always to remember who I am inside.

As a non-traditional, undergraduate student who is relatively happy, I don?t regret much about my past. However, I couldn?t resist fantasizing about how my life may have been different, had I chosen another educational path during my senior year in high school. In 1991 when I graduated from North Brunswick High in Leland, North Carolina?population 2,599?being shy compelled me to make conservative, post-secondary choices. Though my interests were in art, film, writing and travel, I attended a local community college and became a cosmetologist. Had I known then what I know now, I would?ve told myself these words: ?Attend a college that encourages you to customize your studies so that they augment the essence of who you are. Become fluent in a language other than your own and study abroad to learn more about other cultures. Throughout your academic career, look into your heart to tap into your passion. Actively assess what inspires you?your talents, skills and beliefs. Remember that those core characteristics are likely to conform into something you never expected when life experience becomes a factor in the equation. Be willing to morph under the guidance of your intuition.?

"He who is faithful in a small thing will be faithful in a great thing." If I could go back in time and give myself advice during my senior year of high school, I would tell myself this quote. The most important quality that you, as a high school senior, can cultivate is responsibility. Responsibility to be faithful in the small things such as assignment due dates, punctuality, and keeping your word to others, is a vital life lesson. Fostering responsibility in your last year of high school will equip you for the four years of fun, excitement and learning that lie ahead. In order to truly enjoy those four years with all their social potential, it is necessary to think about the academic demands you will face. Learning to be responsible means learning to juggle friends, clubs, etc. with the demands and pressures of school. Before you let yourself snooze through your senior year of high school, pinch yourself and remember that you need this last year to start learning responsibility! The people who enjoy college most are the ones who are responsible.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell my high school self to remain true to who I am. After spending almost 3 semesters away at college I found myself confronted with many situations that contridict who I truely am. I have made some poor decisions but I would not consider them mistakes, but lessons learned. I would also suggest that I remain true to myself because I often felt like I had to conform to make other happy or to make others like me. Upon realizing how foolish this was I decided to remain true to who I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and through this I realized what I thought I could gain being someone else, was easily and quickly attained by merely being myself. I would also suggest that I should harder then I've ever worked before and never give up or in to any distractions.

In high school, I didn't really start think about college until my Junior year. If I could go back in time and see myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to look into more colleges. The college I am at now (Georgia State University) is not the college for me. I honestly don't ike it at all. If I have applied to more colleges I could have gone some where better suited for me. Also I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships even if I was going to a college in-state. This is because even though I have the HOPE scholarship it only pays for my tuition and fees. I am dorming so it cost at least $3000 dollars more. In the end, I would just tell my Senior self to work harder. I would tell myself to be more aware of that fact that I am heading to college and it is a big desicion. I am looking into scholarships now because I never realized how much books cost and how much I wanted to get out of the college I am in now.

If i could go back and talk to myself i would say stay focused. In college, there are so many things to do that it is very easy to get off track getting involved with the wrong people and activities. Education comes first no matter what. It is okay to have fun in college but make sure you get your work done and study first. I would also tell myself to be active on campus and network with a lot of different people. I would also encourage study groups and a healthy diet, not fast food all the time. Meeting new friends is another way to ensure an easy transition into college. I would also say that it's not a good thing to constantly go home to visit and talk to parents constantly. As long as you do that, you will never be able to live on your own and become independent.

I would have taken more college level classes in high school in order to be more prepared for classes her. I would have aslo applied to school earlier and tried to get more prepared mentally and financially to be living on my own.

Of all the numerous things I would love to tell myself, I believe it would have to be two things: when you put your mind to something stick to it, and keep your business to yourself. I would tell my younger self this because I know, without a doubt, if I had abided by these two maxims I could have avoided alot of unecessary, stressful situations. For those who are slowly maturing from the high school state of mind to the college level; going to college can be a stressful place. Upon entering you are given freedom beyond your wildest dreams, bills, and a long list of responsibilities; it might seem like hakuna mutata at first, but college is no walk in the park. By avoiding unecessary conflicts with students and other issues, you can focus on whats important like your grades, school activities, and your future.

Apply your self to your school work and focus on making the subject of your career your main objective. Talk to admissions offices before applying or get them to walk you through the application process, it help with placement and enrollment. Financial aid is something that should be looked into from early and plan for. Have a serious talk with you guardian to understand the house holds financial situation so you could have an idea of home much aid you need and if student loans are necessary. Only after exhausting all other options like grants and scholarships.