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Assuming that I have the chance to go back in time and talk to myself, I would advice for me to take harder classes in high school. I would've probably taken more honors classes and a few AP. I would've been sure to take every prerequisite class that's dealing with my major and offered in my high school. One last thing I would advice is to start practicing and taking my ACT since freshman year rather than waiting until my junior year to start. Junior year is not early enough.

The best advice I can give to myself from back then is to not be afraid and to never give up. Its always easy to loose your motivation, but once you stay with it, you will find it again. Everything happens for a reason, and even if you are dealing with difficult things, like my dad having serious heart problems and surgeries, that should be an excuse to work even harder. Though it may be difficult to see the end as a freshman, it will come to you. Sleeping is important, but class is even more important. After the worst part in my life, has come the best part, and thats something that will happen to everyone. This is the beginning of a whole new world.

Going back in time to my college self I would strongly enfore that there is so much potential to succeed, you just have to put forth the effort. This was something looking back I regret and if I had the chance to do it over again I would have put forth more effort in the beginning of my first semester. However in saying that, I do believe that there is almost nothing you can tell an incoming freshman to prepare them for the reality of college. Each student takes and manages their time and study habits differently and each needs to work to understand how they work as individuals. Personally I would have strongly enforced less social life and more academic time put aside.

I would want my high school self to know that learning is a life long process and does not end when school lets out. The experiences you gain while attending school, such as community involvement and helping others are what help to carry you into living a fulfilling adult life. Take advantage of unique or once in a lifetime events like participating in your schools performing arts program, academic clubs or other extra curricular activities where learning and forming memories and friendships go hand in hand. Enjoy the learning process of discoverying new things and ideas. Talk to your teachers. Ask questions. Change your views and ideas about the world. People are so diverse. If you're open, you can learn from those not like you. Embrace that, don't be afraid.

People would often give the generic advice to study hard and put effort into your high school career. While those are true, they are not very help. My advice would be to first off, take as many AP classes as you can. If you receive the credit from these classes, college life will be much easier because you do not need to get that credit in college. Also, research your professors before hand. We've all had bad teachers. Don't pay thousands of dollars to have an indecent professor in college. Finally, study hard but also have an enjoyable time. Treat yourself. If you finish an essay or pass your exams, you should have every right to have a little fun at the local Taco Mac or entertainment of your choosing. Have fun, get involved.

I would tell myself to go directly into the human services program and not waste my time trying to find other programs, because the HS program at KSU is one of a kind. I would also tell my self to get involved in student government and to keep my GPA up!

Dear High School Brittany, All of the people who are making fun of you right now, won't matter in college. You'll meet new people and make new friends and you'll forget all about the people who picked on you. Nobody judges you for the way you look or dress in college, so don't worry about that. I only have a few other things to tell you. You need to save more money than you think you do from your summer internship- it runs out fast. Don't get a job your first semester of college. You need to focus on your studies. Don't worry about trying to get into a sorority your first year either. There's always next year. The last thing I will say is, relax and prepare yourself for the time of your life! Sincerely, College Brittany

Don't procrastinate, go to class, and do your homework. I came into college with a terrible GPA, and continued to skip class and assignments. About a year and a half into college, I finally surrounded myself with the right people, figured out what I wanted to do, and finally started making the Dean's List! Staying motivated is hard, but since I've been here for so long now (due to weird scheduling and a couple of those failed classes freshman year) I can't afford to do anything except my best in these classes. Not only for my grades, but now I need to worry about my portfolio for when I start looking for jobs. I wish I could have told myself to start of stronger, and finish stronger, rather than allow myself to start off slow and have to work twice as hard to catch up now that I'm about to graduate.

If I could give myself advice I would tell myself to fill out more scholarship applications, did more research on colleges instead of waiting for the last minuite. I also would have visited the campus of the school im attending just to get the jist and feel of what it was going to be like. I would advise myself to get involved into clubs and be apart of organizations to make the transition more smooth. Everyone is always smiling around campus and no one is ever too shy to give a simple hello! Becoming involved and being open to experiencing different things is such a great way to make friends.There are so many programs and activities to get involved in at Kennesaw -- the opportunities are endless. Being involved is so important in college. Try new things, and seize every opportunity you have. College is great.

Dear Tikea, Its ok to be afraid. Panic a little, it'll take the edge off. But guess what, see that slightly wild look in the eyes of the freshman at Orientation? They're all a little scared too, a litte self concious as well, just like you. You really are in the same boat. You can empathize, you know how each and every one of them is feeling. So talk to them. Tell them about the crazy Youtube video you watched the other day, and show it to them on your brand spankin new phone so you can laugh together, relax together, and maybe not sweat so much under your armpits (there's deodarant in your bag for that. I've got your back, and pits, always). And sophomore year, once you're no longer to panicky and spazzy, and you've really got in the groove of things, go to class. For God's sake go to class. And save your money, cause guess what's gonna make you want to vomit in a few short years? Thats right, student loans. Good luck kiddo! Love Tikea