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If I could go back in time to my high school senior year the first thing I would tell myself is to apply for every scholarship! You are going to regret not doing it later on. The next thing I would tell myself is to read the ACT book mom got you. That ACT score is most definitely not a joke. Also, I would tell myself to make plenty of high school memories and go out as much as you can, because in college school is not a joke and you can't go have fun whenever you feel like it. The advice I would give myself about the transition is be ready to study a lot and don't print out every college dorm room list there is online. You do not need a sewing kit. That's a waste of your money.

The advice i would tell my would be that you should focous on yourself and dont let anyone bring you down. There are people in the world that would not what to see other make it in life.

Every class is important. Be sure to do your very best, beginning with your Freshman year. There is a time and a place for everything. Now is the time to put your best foot forward - this will impact the rest of your life.

I would tell myself not to slack off and be more prepared. I would explain the best method of studying for my personal benefit, a skill I have had to teach myself through college because I did not work as hard as I should have in high school. I would tell myself to work harder in high school because I didn't realize how important GPA's and ACT scores are to both acceptance and financial aid opportunities. I would tell myself to realize how much help my parents would need to put me through college and not just assume that I deserved to go there and that things would fall into place without me working for them. My high school self was totally unaware of the importance of working hard and succeeding, but part of me is glad that college has been so difficult for me. It has taught me to appreciate my success and be disappointed in my failure. The person I am now is a hard-workind, dedicated student, and I want my high school self to see what he will become, but also know that he could make it better with more work.

If I traveled back in time, I will advise myself to follow my own heart, don't waste time, or be afraid to dream. When you follow your own heart the mind will react and believe, such as going to a University. Some people will say, “You cannot be looking at $50,000 a year college, based on your financial need” though this is true, do not listen to them. If you set your mind and heart together you can achieve anything in this world and society, just because one or two people say you can’t do it does not mean you can’t. Next, Je-Taun do not waste time, get as many scholarships as you can. Even though you may feel overwhelmed at first, take a little break and continue applying; do not stop. Lastly, do not be afraid to dream of success. Dreams provide an incentive to keep reaching until that dream comes true. Yes, I know what you’re thinking many people will say “Keep dreaming”, but that’s what you do. If you have your heart and mind set on the right path you will become invincible. No matter what always believe in yourself.

If I could go back to my senior year and give myself advice, I would tell my self not to wish it away. Enjoy high school because you only have one life and live it to the fullest. I would make sure to tell me that when you play sports play every game like its your last because you dont always have the chance to play. Always keep your friends close in case you have a bad day they can help you out and get you through it. When you get to college go out and meet new and dont just sit in your room and watch tv or sleep enjoy the college life. Make friends that will last a lifetime.

When I was younger grades always came easy to me. I never had to study hard. When I got to high school I thought that it was going to be just as easy. I found myself slacking off in high school and not studying as much. I did not really get back on track until my junior year. This in some ways hindered me as I got in college. I still ended up with a decent GPA but it was not as good as I liked it to be. This affected me while entering college. I received scholarships but I did not receive as many as I would have liked to. When I entered my first year in college I did very well. The first semester it was very hard trying to get myself to study. I was not used to doing it so I had to make myself self sit down and study for hours. The second semester studying came easy to me because I was used to doing it. So if I could go back in time I would tell myself to study more. Even though you think you aren’t learning anything you actually are absorbing knowledge.

My biggest advice to myself would be that it's okay to not know what I want to do. I feel that too many kids are pressured to go into college knowing exactly what they want to do with their lives and have that path planned out. I feel that it is much better to go into your freshman year of college with the idea to explore the thousands of career paths that are available. The careers that you consider while in high school are limited, you see very little of what is actually out there, but once you begin colleg a whole new world opens up. Explore! Take the opportunity to take that Landscape Architecture class or to dip into your photography skills. Just because you always thought you wanted to be a math teacher doesn't mean you have to follow that career path, there are hundreds more options for you if math really is what you want to study. I'd definitely advise you to take at least that first semester at college and take any classes that interest you. You'll enjoy your experience so much more and you never know what you will find.

"Kacy, you are not ready to go to college yet. If you go this semester you will bring down your GPA and it will be much harder for you to bring it back up. You will experience many things in life, and yes, you will eventually return to college. Much will have changed but you will be more prepared. You will enjoy experiencing all that college life has to offer; even being so bold as to participate in events you currently wouldn't be interested in. Keep reading, keep your mind open, and keep expanding your knowledge. It is not your time yet, but you will know when you should return. Save up money while you can because it will be expensive, but it is the best choice you can make for yourself. One a side note, boys will come and go but you will find the perfect one, don't get a tattoo on your neck, keep exercising, and lay off the hair dye."

Being at Henderson State University has helped me as a student and as a person greatly. It has allowed me to further my education in a friendly environment where classes aren't too big and where I can almost always find somebody to talk to whether it's a teacher or peer advisor or tutor. Being here has also started me thinking about my future more seriously than I previously have. I've been able to see what's it like to be away from home; I have become more responsible as far as studying, saving money, doing my own laundry, going to class, and things like that. The people here are great, you could make a friend out of pretty much anybody. However, all this being said, I think the greatest thing I've gotten from being a student at Henderson State University is the chance to grow up. Being here as helped me to grow up spiritually and mentally; I've learned to put off things I want for things I need, to not always do what my friends do, and to be my own person. That's what I have gotten from Henderson State University.