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I would tell myself to relax and enjoy the years that I had in high school. Throughout high school I was very academically driven and took several AP classes and was constantly studying. Although all that hard work paid off when I came to college, I also regretted that I hadn't taken the time to fully appreciate the more laid back attitude of high school and have fun with my friends. I would also remind myself not to worry myself as much as I did about what people in high school think about me. The people in my high school were always so involved in each other's business and I constantly wanted to impress other people at school. Because of this, I didn't stay completely true to myself and I wish I could have done that more so that people could have seen the real me and so I would have felt more comfortable at school.

If I could write a letter to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not be afraid of meeting new people through clubs and school events. As a sophomore looking back on my freshman year, I now realize how many chances I passed up to meet new people simply by being too shy. While my first year at college was, with no doubt, the best school year of my life, I cannot help but think about all the people I could be closer with. This includes people living on my floor and in my classes as well as my professors. After all, how many people have made a difference in the world by standing around and observing others?

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to enjoy senior year before it is over and to try not to have any expectations going in to freshman year. I spent all of senior year anticipating the start of college and imagining what it would be like. My senior year flew by and I barely enjoyed it because I was so ready to leave, and once I got to college it turned out to be nothing like what I expected it to be. Looking back I wish I would have lived in the moment and grew closer with my high school classmates, rather than counting the days until high school was over. If I had the chance to advise my senior self I would tell me to enjoy the rest of high school while I was there, because I would someday miss it, and to open-mindedly participate in my college experience as I encountered it instead of anticipating every aspect of it, because once I finally let go of my expectations, my college experience far exceeded them.

I was a high school senior once, well actually twice. I would like to inform you of some great advice. These words will help you understand what you should do, In order to get to the new college-educated you. Find out what it is that you think defines you, What job would make you feel important, inspired, and true? Now talk to the guidance advisor about your new find, They'll direct you to classes to stimulate your mind. You've got your new classes, go take some looks, Be sure to get all that you need, even books! The books are needed in order to pass your class, But they are very exspensive so save all your cash! Time is important for all of your college and success, So be sure to manage it with a great prowess. Be accountable for your actions; there's nowhere to hide, You need determination, and perseverance, and most of all pride. Now that these ideas have been stated, questioned, and said, Be sure to remember all these pointers you have read. Make sure you put these words of widom to use, I want you in college no matter what, no excuse!

Either you go all in...or don't go at all. Nothing in life is easy. If you think that college will be a breeze and you will just "float" on by, you're wrong. But if you want something bad enough...go for it. If you're not willing to die for your dream, for what you want to be, you're in it for the wrong reasons. Get a new dream. You have to want it. With every ounce of your being. Once you believe it you will achieve it. And once you achieve you will succeed.

The advice I will give myself is to always strive for the best. Stay in school and stay focused, and never give up because if it was easy everyone could do it. Set high standards. Failure is not an option. Believe in yourself even if no one else does. Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Knowledge is power. School is cool. Always stay open minded. Education will not always be fun but it will pay off in the long run. Don't chase these boys/girls they will be there when you are done. It's all about you. Major in something you would do for free. Embrace your mind. Get involved in school activities. Keep up the good work. Pay attention. Ask questions if you do not understand. Volunteer in the community. Apply for college. Apply for FAFSA. Attend College Tours, and network. Get involved in summer programs. Find a group of friends that influence you. Create study groups. Randomly go to different Community Colleges see what they have to offer. Attend a community college and graduate with your Associates degree, then transfer to a 4-year institution then focus on your major. Be different, but most important be you.

If I could go back to high school I would tell myself to get more rest and learn study strategies. This is because when I was in high school I never needed to study to get good grades and I always stayed up late and let myself become exhausted to the point where I was falling asleep in class. I imagine that I would have less trouble getting into a good sleeping pattern now if I would've tried starting it during high school. In terms of studying, I had no idea how to prepare myself for a test when I entered college. I was naive in high school and figured that my studies in college would be as easy as they were in high school; however, when I realized that I needed to start studying to get good grades I was stuck trying to figure out study strategies that were benficial to me. I wish I would've started these two habits before I entered college, that way I wouldn't be trying to catch up with everything all at once like I am now.

I would tell my high school senior self to stop worrying so much about the future. If you're willing to put in some effort and hard work, things have a way of working out in ways that may not have occurred to you. I would tell myself to soak up as much knowledge as possible during my senior year, because all of that information would actually be useful in a college classroom. I'd tell myself to really enjoy each and every day of my senior year because college is a completely different lifestyle, and quite a few more responsibilities to handle. Finally, I'd tell myself that the transition to college is not nearly as hard as I may have thought it would be as a senior in high school, and that all of the new experiences and the new friends that I would meet in college is completely worth the stress of preparing to start college and leave my hometown.

In order to determine what advice I would give myself, I thought about what I would have done differently while at college. Some ideas came to mind: not declaring a major freshman year, being more active on campus, taking summer classes, etc. After careful thought, I decided that the advice I would give myself is "Make mistakes." I would not change anything about my life in college, not because it was perfect but because it was not. I have come to realize that the best way to learn is to make mistakes and that it is better to make mistakes earlier rather than later in life. The mistakes that I made in college have prepared me for life more than any textbook ever could and have given me wisdom and a different perspective on life.

The advice that I would give myself is to take advantage of all the opportunities that you are being offered and to take each day of school work at a time. Also, that you spend your time being involved in clubs and organization, attend community events, join a sports club, take new interesting classes, and learn from the other diverse students around you. Also, to enjoy the ups and downs of the weather. and enjoy the campus lake and take time to medidate there.