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If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would have told myself to enjoy myself more. During my senior year of high school, I was very serious and was only concerned about doing well in school, SAT scores, and not getting into any trouble; I was too ready to grow up. Since I did not get to enjoy myself during my senior year of high school, I will never know what it was like at prom and even little things like senior skip day. Today, I still have not been able to enjoy my young life because my life has always been about school. Now, I realize that I missed my opportunity to be a teenager. I will not be able to have the opportunity to enjoy myself until a graduate from college because I have more responsibilities now than I did in high school. So, I would have had a better transition into college if I had enjoyed myself more because I would not have felt that I missed out on anything in life.

However you were in high school, doesn't have to be the person you are in college. No one in college knows you so this is the time to be the person you want to be. You were shy in high school, so in college make it a point to meet new people. You were smart in high school, but stressed a lot because you waited last minute to do everything, don't procrasinate in college, get a study group to keep you motivated. You weren't too involved in high school, so join organizations that really inspire you in college. College allows for so many opportunities that it would be a waste to let the person you were in high school hold you back.

College is a time of growth and learning with tons of new opportunities and experiences. It is important to be disciplined and to learn your limits in different areas such as social life and personal life. Although the early years are a time for you to get to know who you truly are, it is important to have some sense of yourself so that you are somewhat grounded because with new people and new freedom it is easy to get lost in the life and lose sight of why you are in school. It is also very benficial and important to get involved on campus in any organizations or clubs that interest you the most. Developing your passion and connecting that with your campus involvement and your classes will help. It is important to stay in contact with professors and with academic advisors so that you can stay on track with your grades and graduation date. You also want to make sure that you are fulfilling your requirements for your degree as well. Ultimatelty, it is important to have fun and experience as much as you can, but to keep in mind that academics come first and foremost.

Life is green. Water is so pure. Energy is so clean. Every minute of every day counts for something. Life is a gift and is what you make of your beautiful life. Enjoy this beautiful blessing. Always give yourself love and identity. Always give yourself pure thoughts and beautiful views of life. Always be a peaceful and desirable person. Take kind photographs and walk through the grass and and see the different types of trees. Discover plants, drink from streams flowing through mountains. Go on vacations and love life. Try your best at everything that you do. Here is an opportunity to get your degree in a field that interests you. Utilize the software programs that allow you to create great work. Give a lot. Make each project display the parts of life that you want people to see. Be smart. There are many things within your reach that can take you to where you want to go. Keep listening to good advice from trusted individuals. Be on time to all of your classes. Familiarize yourself with all of the course materials. Prepare yourself daily for your classes and know what is expected of you. Keep it simple; live life.

Thinking back to my senior year in high school, I can remember how much I liked working in hotels with my mom and I thought, I can see myself doing this for a while. I envisioned myself either a lawyer or doctor by age 30. Subsequently, I majored in Hospitality Management which I liked but was never passionate about. One thing I would tell my younger self is go for your passion when seeking a career. Because if you choose work with something you?re passionate about, your passion will show in your work. It?s very interesting that I envisioned myself at a certain stage by age 30, and here I am at 30 just realizing what I?ve been passionate about.

Honesly, if I could go back to high schooln and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to study real hard for the SAT. I didn't realize, until I went to college, how important this test was. Your score on the SAT can detemine what colleges you will get accepted to. Also you should always apply to back up schools to be on the safe side. For example, my plan was to attend the University of Georgia and I applied to Georgia State University as a back up school. My gpa in high school was a 3.8 , I made a 1400 on the SAT, and was a member of many clubs such as: beta club, national honors society, and FBLA. However, I did not get accepted to UGA but got accepted to GSU. This proves that gpa isn't everything. Always try to do your best in all areas.

It has been said that college graduates earn more in their lifetime than those who only finished high school. One would think that would be because of the higher learning and education received in class; however, the greatest learning experience is truly the transition of being forced to make your own decisions. In the first year of your college career, you learn how to become more independent. High school prepares you well enough to develop study habits that suit you, but in college, you are no longer under the roof of a guardian; you are out on your own with only your friends as your company. The best advice to keep is to know that the transition into college can be scary, but every student experiences that feeling one way or another. Personally, the transition from a medium-sized town to downtown Atlanta was a very intense change. Put faith in your friends and your ability to make new friends. the end of high school means saying goodbye to so many people. Almost all students don't want to leave old friends, but don't be afraid because in college, deeper relationships surface and you'll find your place.

I would suggest that focus is the key to success in college. There will be many times when there is a popular social event is ocurring at a time of necessary studying. However, one needs to focus on the bigger objective- obtaining a prosperous life through a fulfilling postsecondary education. On the other hand, enjoy your first year, for it is your easiest one yet. Plus, one cannot stress too much or focus will be distorted. In addition, the first year of college, as it was the first year of high school, is the time to find one's balance of education and entertainment. Without that equilibrium, the bigger objective will be more difficult to obtain.

Stick with who you are and be more confident in yourself. Everybody in school is there for the same reason you are, not because they have to be, so embrace it. Also, even though you don't believe the hard work that your teachers are telling you college will be, it's even harder; it's not necessarily the complexity of the work, but how much you have to motivate yourself to do it. This is now, and this is what's important, you will discover your beliefs and your own personality will shine, so do your best and be your best. As always, just be you and keep a smile on your face and you will do wonderful!

If I was given the chance to relive my senior year with my current knowledge, I actually wouldn't do much differently. The only think I would tell myself is to really embrace and enjoy seeing these people you've known for years, because it will get much more difficult to see them. Some of these people you've known for almost all of your life you will never see again. Looking back, senior year was one of the best times of my life. My advice to myself would be to live in the moment and really cherish the good times with all of your close friends, because life drastically changes and many friends separate.