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If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself to pay more attention to the Geometry teacher and look for a tutor to better understand the work. Yes, we will need this information in our future! Take more Art classes to improve our technique. Yes, we will need these skills in our future as well! Accounting is the safe and easy way into a career, you are very talented in this area. Please don't just limit yourself to the safe and sure route to a career; have some fun too. Also, there is nothing as important as family stay close because you never know what tomorrow will bring.

College life is a lot different than high school life. As a senior I was very responsible and ready to live on my own. The issue that I would cover with my 'senior-self' would be studying habits. I would encourage I study more in school and pick up really good notes and studying habits. In college, teachers won't spoon feed students as they do in middle and high school. You have to be responsible and willing to learn in order to succeed in your classes, and that means studying!

I would tell myself that everything your high school teachers told you about college is absolutely true. You need to study a little everyday instead of having a cram session the night before the test. I would then tell myself to stop being shy and try new experiences because it may lead to great friendships. Have fun! I would also tell myself that the pressure and stress of classes should never stop you from believing in yourself. Always keep your eyes on the finish line!

Make the most of your time in college, and although you are going for an education use your time wisely to allow a social life (one that wont interfere with your grades!). Living on campus the first year will help you to make friends and get involved, those people on your hall your first year will be your friends forever since you will bond immediately. Don't expect sparknotes to get you A's in college like it did in highschool, you actually need to read the assigned material to make good grades. With that said don't allow yourself to get behind, do the readings when they are assigned, reading 700 pages the night before an exam isn't fun. Study abroad if you can, and use college as a time to expand your horizons, leave a more well-rounded and cultured person than when you enter. If one thing sticks with you let it be this, GET INVOLVED, intramural sports, faith based clubs, fraternities, sororities, service groups, performance groups, anything that will help you meet new people and enjoy your time in college, before all the responsibilities of life set in!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get into certain habits NOW. For one, I would encourage myself to get into the habit of working hard and doing what I need to do first - no procrastinating or dawdling allowed. The time will come to do fun things, but I will be so much happier if I can go to bed at night having accomplished something. Speaking of going to bed, I would also tell myself to go to sleep at a decent time so that I can get up at a decent time and have a prosperous day. In addition, I would inform myself that eating right and getting enough exercise are important, not only for physical health, but also to be at my best mentally. Why would I choose these things to give my high school self advice about? Because these are habits I wish I had now - they would not only make college easier and better, but they would also make LIFE easier and better.

There is no end to what you can do if you apply yourself! I have always had a knack to go into the medical profession and make the most of myself into helping others. College is a good example of that determination of building the motivation and dedication for my dream to become a reality. Allowing me to have the oppertunity to get an education other than high school to pursue a life long career that will be rewarding and very challenging. As a high school senior, I woul tell myself to work hard and to succeed. For there is no limit to what you can do in life if you continue to work at it and want it so bad.

With the knowledge and experience that I have about college now I would advise myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible. As a high school senior I kept a steady 3.0 grade point average, which is very satisfactory for getting accepted into most colleges. While having great grades is important, in most college situations the only main problem that has stand in the way between me and a great career is the finances needed in order to meet the requirements for a college degree. On a personal level, I would advise myself to be more self confident when adapting to life in college. With that self confidence I would take advantage of every opportunity given to me, and be able to become more involved in more activites, internships, study abroad, and part-time job opportunities. There is always the possibility that some opportunites will not technically help with getting a degree, but experiencing different things every day creates adventure and memories that would be greatly treasured.

As a high school senior, the only difference I would have made was to finish my college education right after instead of quitting college and going into the military. I would have completed my degree in Biology then I would have enlisted into the military. The older you get, it sometimes makes life a little hard to juggle work, home , family, and school, but I would not changed it for the world..

Oh, Kayla! I have much to tell you! First of all, don't worry about applying anywhere besides Kennesaw. You will get in, and love it! Remember when mom said to get a summer job? Well, listen to her. You are going to need to spend more time studying than you can even wrap your head around now. Work will become your weekends, and school your weekdays. When you hear your alarm go off the morning of your first day of college, don't push snooze! You will thank me when you can find a good parking spot and not run to class. Your first year will fly by and you will meet tons of interesting people. Don't forget to join plenty of groups on campus, you won't regret it! And last, but most importantly, go abroad at least once while you are at Kennesaw. You will have an amazing time in college, and your family will be there to support you no matter how long it takes! Good luck, and I know you can do this! Love Always, That Little Bird P.S. You will consider minoring in Spanish....do it!

If I was given the opportunity to go back to my senior year self, I would tell her that college is not at all like high school. I would tell her to go out and get a job now, in order to get a heads start on tuition money. College is actually an easier place to make friends and to study than high school is. Do not be scared about making the transition because it will be a smooth one for you. Your GAD will not at all affect your work like you fear it will. Your professors are there to help you, not scare you. Therefore you should take every advantage of that. You should make as many friends as you can when you get to college, but be wary because you will lose some friends due to certain activities that they will try to pressure you into. Do not get yourself down about them because you say "no" and soon they will follow suit, especially when they see thier grades. You are going to feel stressed out at times. My advice is to take a breather between assignments and to not lose hope because it will work out.

I would tell myself to attend Kennesaw State University. While it does have its flaws in being a less traditional school, that very flaw is also a strength. Kennesaw State University has expanded so much just during the 2.5 years that I have been here. To be able to walk to class everyday and see new university buildings springing up and the student population growing every semester is just amazing. With the increased student population becomes the opportunity to meet more great people, and to become exposed to different ideas, thoughts, and friendships that may aid me to propel myself further not only in my studies, but also into my social life and my career.

I am currently a senior, but I am also dual-enrolled with Kennesaw State University, so I certainly have a unique outlook on this question. I would first tell myself to learn how to read a map- this information is invaluable when you think you're completely lost and it turns out you're right in front of the building you're supposed to be in! I'd also tell myself to make sure I keep up with studying, as it absolutely does tend to pile up and it's impossible to get all of your studying done the week before the final exam. I learned this the hard way and I'd definitely try to avoid it if I could do it all over again. It's easier to make the transition if you dual-enroll first, especially with Kennesaw, as it really helps ease into the college experience instead of having it all thrown in your face all at one time. One final piece of advice: don't be afraid of the college food! It's actually quite delicious!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself a lot of things. I'd tell myself to plan ahead, to know exactly what I want before I choose my college, to seriously think about what I want to study when I get there, and to know what I need to do in order to graduate. I'd tell myself to get help with my long term goals as soon as possible. I'd tell myself to use my senior year to its fullest as a resource to aid on the path to success. I'd tell myself to enjoy it and college as much as I could.

College is not for everyone. The immature may go there simply to hang out and have a great time. For some it's preparation for a career. Others use it find out what they want to do. There is no right answer. You must decide what you want get from life. But the facts remain; college costs real money and real time. Don't waste it on small things you'll regret. Start living your life the way you want to with or without college. Whatever role college plays for you it is only that---a role. Make the best of it, pick challenging classes, do what interests you, be with people who will help you become the person you want to be. College is a great place to grow as a person and everyone has room to grow.

If i was to go back in time the only thing i would change is that I would have pushed myself to be in a higher math class. Other than that I cannot think of anything that I coud say now that would be different than what I thought then. I knew that the transition would be difficult at first, but as long as I worked hard I could do it. Even in high school I worked hard because I knew I would have to get a scholarship because of my parents financial situation. It was not an option for me to slack off. I also knew being accepted to KSU would mean that I would have more challenges than going to a community college. For example, it has harder classes, its more expensive, and has more people there.

If I could talk to the young unexperienced me there would be so much I would tell myself. The first thing I would tell myself is to choose your univeristy wisely, do not get ahead of yourself and choose a big name university unless your ready. I would tell myself to start off small and end big because it is not about where you start but about where you finish. Another big thing I would tell myself it to listen to the people around me and take there advice or at least keep it in mind bcause they are most likely correct and know exactly what you are going to go through. One of the biggest things I would tell myself is to not change who you are to fit in or make friends. Be yourself, do your own thing, and make yourself prosperous because this it the time in your life when it is all about you and making yourself the best you can be. Stay true to God and stay true to yourself and you will make it far.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time I would let myself know that school is a little more important than I thought. I would tell myself to spend a little less time skateboarding and invest a little bit more time studying. If I ended high school with a higher GPA then I would have saved a couple thousand dollars. I would tell myself to get myself on a regular schedule to keep everything up to date and less stressful. I had zero help from my parents with signing up for college, this is one reason why I did not seem to care about High School. I would also go back in time and tell myself although my parents did not help me finically or with the process, they still do love me, just consider it tough love. Explaining to my past would help me realize that being lazy will not get you anywhere, it will only keep you back from getting what you really want.

I would give myself the advice to face things as they come to you and to concentrate solely on the present. In high school especially my senior year it was always what was next and what I could look forward to in the near future for me. By not living in the moment and really concentrating on what was happening right then at that point in time I sadly missed out on many great experiences that would have been much more meaningful if I had just taken the time to sit back and take it all in. High school is everything that you make it. You can make high school filled with as many life changing and meaningful experiences as you like but if you fail to recognize what you are doing and just what it truly means to you then over time you realize just how much of the pleasure was lost in translation. For me I wish I could go back and give myself four simple words of wisdom: live in the moment.

If I could tell my high school senion self something it would be go to college right after high school. Waiting isn't the best choice. I have now waited 6 years to return to school and it has been a hard transition.

I would tell myself to not stress out so much about tests and don't worry about fitting in. You are smart and attractive and people will like you. Just be yourself.