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I would tell myself not to go to a private school, because of the expensive cost. I would have taken more time to apply and look for scholarships I could possibly be awarded to help pay for college so I do not have the extreme debt when I graduate that I am going to have. I also would force myself to be more conscious with my money and how I spend it. With my social life, I would let myself go and be more outgoing, rather than so reserved. Finally, with regards to studying I would take more time to focus on the classes that I did not care about because they did not apply to my major, and in the end, brought my GPA down. Although in college we are still "kids" I would tell myself to focus on the task at hand, and to worry about having fun later in life when I have a job.

I would have applied myself better. I would of ran for leadership offices instead of just being a member. I would of tried out for school sports. I would of taken college classes in high school to be applied toward a degree in college. Oh yeah, Mandy, Don't screw it up!

Look more into colleges that have your major in a different aspect, not just where you think your friends will be going. Also, do not lose focus of your goal, yes it will get hard and you won't want to do anything anymore but keep going.

The first thing that I would tell my high school senior self is that I should fill out my roommate match form better, because there is only so much messiness that I can take. My advice following directly after that would range from "don't forget to bring your life savings in quarters for laundry" to "you really don't need that massive stack of notebooks that you've been stockpiling in your room, because you probably won't use them for notes anyway." I would also let myself know that I shouldn't get my hopes up too high for a new and more intellectual school, as high school mentality does not magically disappear the moment you get a diploma in your hand. Give it time and they shall mature soon enough. And by the way, senior self, you aren't nearly as mature as you think you are, so you'll probably fit right in. Oh, and I would definitely tell myself to brush up on every obscure film fact known to man, because it is apparently a hobby of college students to show off their film prowess to prove just how hip and happening they are.

As a senior graduating high school, I was both cocky beyond all words and as terrified as a church mouse. Now, believing that I have matured significantly, I would tell myself this: do not let fear run your life, and don’t leave other people to do the dirty work. Our one purpose in life is to love God and love others; we are instructed so in the Bible. Because of my fear that kept me from taking chances and the belief that someone else would take care of those hurting people that I refused to leave my comfort zone for, I missed out on a plethora of amazing opportunities. My school is very service based. There were hundreds of opportunities for me to get involved—I was offered chances to take multiple mission trips and participate in many projects to better the community. If I could tell my high school self anything, I would make sure to stress the importance of getting involved and jumping on those chances to serve others.

I would tell myself to never slip up and get lazy and keep working hard, maybe even harder then you already do work. You are really blessed to have taken AP courses because you will be prepared to handle a heavy course load, however working harder than you do right now will be very beneficial. Never give up if something seems hard, take a break to clear your mind and get right back to studying and be the best student that you can be.

Hayden, you may feel like high school is a terrible thing to have to go through. In some ways, you are right, but it gets better. College is a blast, and you will love it. The people in college really want to be there and learn. College is where you are going to meet the friends that will last you forever. There are so many activities that you can participate in, and you don't go to class allday for a whole year. So, just relax and take it easy. Everything is going to be just fine.

Work really hard to save up money for college. Be a more outgoing individual with confidence. Don't be afraid to take any risks, and look at all the opportunities around so that you can leave your options available. You cannot please everyone so choose your friends wisely because the friends you choose is normally how well you will do in life; if you are with a bunch of gamers who dont pay attention in class, that is what you will be; and if you are with a bunch of studious individuals, you will most likely become studious yourself.

I currently have a Associated Arts degree, Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I am considering returning to school to ger a Special Education Credential I have gone back in time because I am currently attending junior college and this time I see how I could have enjoyed it so much more. i was never interested in school and had so many distractions that I just never considered attending college. I wanted to have children and marry someone who would support me. Habit learned are hard to break. It took me so long to actually enjoy and appreciate what I was learning and how it was making me see things in a whole different way. When I first started to attend school It was more of an obligation and that actually made it difficult to learn. I felt like I didnt belong and that this was not the thing for me, but kept going because I did not want to be a quiter. I see now that it was me and my attitude towards school that made it difficult. Dont look at school as an obligation, but as a gift to the mind and person.

You need to make the choice for yourself. No one else should pressure your or influence where you go. Even though college is expensive, you need to pick somewhere you are going to enjoy yourself for the next 4 years.