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I would tell myself to not fear the first day of college, instead to embrace what college has to offer. Make friends on the first day. Always forget something to write with on the first day of class every semester, this makes for a great way to talk to other students and get to know them, this is a great tactic for shy people like myself. It works every time and I made many college friends doing it. This also helped to burst the shy bubble. Overall, college will be a little stressful and nervracking and setbacks are inevitable, do not fear them either, embrace them. Relax, sit back, and enjoy this new start called college.

I would tell me self that don't worry about working and making too much money while you are still in college. Consentrate on your studies and work hard in school. This will lead to you learning and completeing you school in flying colors and this will lead you to an oppurtunity to land a great job and then the money will follow.

When it comes to college, your grades depend on how much time and effort you put in to them. In high school, often times teachers are more linent and sometimes require a lot of "busy work" that isn't necessary. So, do all of your work. It may seem pointless and sometimes it can be, but when it comes to college you usually have four tests and that is your grade. Honestly, sometimes I wish I still had "busy work" to do so that my grade could fluctuate more. Also, have fun! Once you complete high school you are one step closer to being in the real world. It is okay to stay up late with friends, making memories is what life is all about. Just make sure you do not disrespect your parents while doing so :)

I would tell my high school self to not stress out as much as I did, because I was always told that college was going to be hard and that I would be struggling to handle my personal life and academics. I would also tell myself to not procrastinate and get the work done when I get it so that the other days I will have free time and I won't be stressed over trying to get work done at the last minute. And last but not least I would tell myself to have fun enjoy the fun times that college has to offer, keep God first, get my work done and try my best and the best college experience ever!

I would reassure myself that Kennesaw State University is the right choice. I would warn myself to be wary of my friends and social circle. I would tell myself to question my choices and to seek the choice that brings me closer to my future goals. I would also tell myself not to stress about what major to study. I was an undeclared major as a freshman at Kennesaw State University. However, after a few trial and errors I did find the major that made me excited to go to my classes. I would also encourage myself to be open to new ideas and to the possibility of the existence of a God. I would also encourage myself to apply for scholarships. I would motivate myself to go through the applications because it will save myself from future financial struggles. I would also tell myself to appreciate the next four years to come. Those four years re not about the end result of a degree but about the process.

Don't let depression consume you. If you do, it's going to cause a lot of problems later one. I know it's hard, but try to have confidence in yourself. Actively think positive. Be more diligent and regain your good work ethic. You are going to need it because there is no way you can pass without studying for at least a few hours every single day. Youtube can always wait and you're only in high school for a lit while. (If you don't screw it up, that is.) Apply to more schools so you can have more options and for more scholarships so Mom and Dad won't hassle you. Limit the time you use to play video games and use that time to study for the SAT and ACT. And I know that it may seem irrelevant when compared to everything else you have to worry about, but please study your Driver's Ed book so you can at least get you license. Lastly, tell the special someone about your feelings before it is too late. He deserves to know.

I would go back and tell myself to get started on college now do not wait until the last minute. Just because it is something that doesnt have to be taken care of today doesnt mean you should put it off. Go talk to as many people about college as you can, dont give up and just listen. Work harder, speak up, and listen to the advise that people have to offer. Everybody gets down and feels like it won't get better, but it is always darkest before dawn. Other people do what they feel like doing so don't worry about anybody else but your own, work on yourself and stay focused. Do not become discouraged because not everything will go the way you want it to but that is ok because you have options. Do not hate, it is not good for your soul just congradulate and become a better person. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes along as manyties as you can, take the act and sat as many times until they get tired of seeing your face. Ask questions until they remember your name and get tired of seeing your face. Be Great

"Stop messing around and start focusing on what really matters." That is what I would say if I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior. Ever since I can remember school just came naturally to me. Throughout high school I earned A’s and B’s without much effort. Both of my parents have college degrees and I was told that a college education would open more doors in life. Unfortunately I was a classic story of completing two years of college and thinking that I could make a decent enough living with what education I had. This scholarship will help me to pursue my educational goals as I am paying for my college education on my own. As a full time college student it is important to have financial resources to support my studies. The money from this scholarship would provide me with the financial support I would need for the 2015-2016 school year. I know where I want my career path to lead and I know which turns that I am going to have to take to get there, and I am looking forward to every step of the journey.

The advice I would give to myself is to stay hungry. By that I mean don’t be complacent. When you become complacent only bad things will happen. In college that means your GPA will not even resemble the one you had in high school because you were lazy and skipped class. That is my biggest regret so far in life. I stopped going to class and my grades suffered. It wasn’t until this past semester that I returned to my old 3.7 GPA self. I am going to end you making a 3.6 this semester. That is what I expected to make the whole time I have been at KSU. So I guess I am saying just make sure you apply yourself and go to class. The worry you feel when you don’t go is gone, and you feel like you are actually doing something with your life instead of just spinning your wheels. I tell everyone that I talk to at Kennesaw State to go to class regardless because if you don’t you are bound to regret it.

I would tell myself to focus on learning how to be social and overcoming my depression and anxiety at an earlier age. From middle school through this past year in college, I was a quiet student. I focused on my academics and put no emphasis on having a social life. This was great for my GPA but damning for my self esteem. In high school, or possibly even earlier, I developed depression and anxiety. I had a small circle of friends but was too shy to expand out of this group. I got bullied on the bus but never had the courage to stand up for myself. I had good relationships with a couple of my teachers, but the majority of the time I was unrecognizable, blending into the crowd, glanced over by my peers and teachers. High school was not fun. I cracked open my shell in my first year of college but quickly became overwhelmed and slunk back into my coccoon. It wasn't until this past spring that I fully emerged, forcing myself to overcome my depression and anxiety and live my life, and I feel 1000{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} better about everything. I completely regret not doing this sooner.

If it were possible to give advice to my younger self, I would tell myself how capable of succeeding in a college environment I am. There are numerous resources avaliable to acquire the skills for my future career, and the only thing I need to know now is that I have time and room to improve. I think that the most important advice for myself is to understand that I can take an assessment to understand where I can improve my health, or that I can join clubs that will provide me with experience, and that if I need help it is available. The purpose of attending college is to expand my knowledge in order to increase my chances of success, and that is not limited to my classes. Growth in my educational background should not be limited to my educational standing and I should take every opportunity to grow as an individual and allow myself to improve in any way I possibly can. I would advise myself that adapting to college takes time and can appear overwhelming, but there are many groups focused on helping students, so long as they try to help themselves.

"Snap out of it" would be said and joined with a slap the moment I was given the chance to confront the 17 year old immature sluggish kid, because that's what I was a kid with no aspirations or excitement about the world. I would take the younger me and show her the amazing things she would miss out after highschool. I would walk her through the life of a college student, the benefits gained such as free money for attending school, and the one- in-a-lifetime experience of becoming a part of a union where same interests are shared, the list goes on and on. The mature me would grab the 17 year old me and say "now is not the time to horseplay, party time and laughter can occur but schoolwork should always be first". The college experience is something to take advantage of, financial aid and scholarships are awarded if students can gain access through their efforts and hard work. In conclusion, I would take the 17 year old me and make her witness first hand what the college life has to offer.

The biggest piece of advice I would give to myself would be to stress less and not make as many moutains out of were actually molehills. Going to collge and finding the place where I belong was extremely important to me, so I tended to be more highstrung about the experience than I needed to be. Sometimes I would take on extra loads when I really didn't need to; all because I was worried about not doing the right thing in order to make the right fit. The AP courses I took in high school really did a great job of preparing me for what I'm doing now, so I would tell myself to chill and that the extra worries were not necessary. I also learned that some of the things my teachers said about college werento quite true, so I would definitley inform my past self of that. My teachers really do care about whether or not I succeed, and they do count attendance. Tests might be less frequent than some high school course did them, but I do have more than 1, with some quizzes and homework thrown in. I would tell myself all of this.

Make sure that you understand the terms and conditions of that loan before choosing to sign the papers. Just because someone hires you for your first job does not mean you owe them anything, and certainly never means having to tolerate abuse. Your bones ache- go get that checked out; the sooner you get that thyroid medication the better. Never date someone who does not respect your mind, heart, or your love for Jesus, no matter how hot they are. Nothing good happens after two AM. Learn how to walk in high heels and dress appropriately. A large pizza can be a personal pizza if you believe in yourself. Despite the stigma, lifting weights is fun. Go to bed early, then wake up early, stop fighting it because you are a morning person. Take Dad's advice- zipties really do save lives. Sometimes a skip day is necessary, don't beat yourself up over it.

Apply for colleges. Every and all of the ones you honestly see yourself staying at. Apply and mean it. Don't say anything when you're told to apply for scholarships. Just do it and keep doing it. Everyday. Apply to colleges, apply for scholarships, and apply yourself. This year is the most crucial. THis year determines where you are going to go from here. What you'll do with your life. You have to make everything you do this year count towards something great. It doesn't matter if applying yourself gets boring. Having to constantly watch finances, worry about getting a paycheck, and worry about getting good grades, gets boring. Get yourself together. Get a game plan and stick with it. This last year is to make it or break it.

I would make sure to tell myself to make the most out of the resources for finding financial aid.

Start applying for scholarships early! I cannot stress this enough. There is money everywhere, it is just that matter of whether or not you are going to take the time to look and apply for it. It may be hectic, but in the end when you find out that you actually won, it will all be worht it. Also, apply to colleges early, too. This way once you get accepted, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the scholarships the school(s) offer ahead of time. And please pay atention to scholarship deadlines. If you do not pay attention to the deadlines, you will find yourself on money you could have easily won.

I begin college in the fall of 2014 but I can say to my high school self is that I should of branched out more. I should of not stayed so clingy towards one particular group of friends because it does not last. I would of not been so focused on guys too because they come and go! You have to be yourself, be diverse, and enjoy your high school years because they fly by. I also would of also told high school Maeghan to particiate mpre in things outside of her comfort zone. You don't know what you don't know so I should of just went for it a bit more!

The best advice I could give my high school self would have to be that college is not like high school in any way, shape or form. When you start college, the work load increases, the amount of time devoted to your work increases, and your social life decreases if you are truly a committed student. There is a lot more expected of you, and the professors show no remorse if you are unprepared. You are an adult in college, and your responsibilities increase drastically, so do not go in expecting it to be a breeze like high school was. You cannot go in the day of a quiz or a test and expect to wing it if you have not devoted enough study time to learning the material yourself. The professors are willing to help those who work hard and make an effort to do well. Being lazy will get you nowhere in college, so it is best to destroy the procrastination before you start your college journey. You will be grateful for that in the long run, and you will excel more than you expected to if you just prepare yourself for it from the beginning.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high-school senior, I would tell myself to be open to many different types of schools. As a senior I was sure that I was going to go to a big school that wasn't in Georgia like Auburn or UCLA. I spent most of my time applying to these types of schools where I was accepted but not given much financial aid. Thankfully, I also applied to Kennesaw State (which at the time did not seem appealing) and was met with a fair amount of financial aid. As a senior I would like to have told myself to reach for schools like UCLA and Auburn but also have applied to many schools in-state which could have given me better financial oppurtunities.