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I would tell myself to hang in there and remain strong, because I am better than the bullies. I would tell myself that the bullies are not worth missing out on prom night and other fun activities like that. I would tell myself that it will be worth it to look back on those times and tell myself that I surpassed them. I would tell myself to stay in regular school rather than drop out and get my GED, because that only let the bullies win.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot of things to say. First, I would explain the importance of time management. This is a skill I didn't learn in high school and it was very scary when I was a freshman in college and couldn't manage my schedule well. Next, I would mention the major and minors I finally decided on because I would be able to take a lot more of the classes that would prepare me for the future rather than some of the classes that I didn't need and which didn't prepare me at all. The next thing I would tell my high school self would be to get more involved my freshman year. When I first started college I was very shy and it took me a couple of years to feel comfortable enough with myself to join clubs and start volunteering. Now I am actively involved but I wish I started earlier in my college career. The last thing I would tell myself would be to have more fun. I work too often and it makes things difficult.

If I could go back, I would tell my high school self to take as many honors classes and get as many college credits as I could before I actually attend college. It is beneficial to try and bring in as many credits as possible that way I can take my major courses quicker since some of my general education requirements would be complete. I would tell my self to study ahead and work hard in my academics so I am prepared for the future years. I would not tell my self to look at other schools, but I would suggest myself to apply for more scholarships.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, the best advice I could give is to work four times harder as a college student than I did as a high school student and to study a lot. In high school, I had a bad habit of relying on my memory to do work and pass my tests. Luckily, my memory rarely failed me; I never studied. However, when I went to college, I kept the same bad habits. I never studied and I thought I could rely on my memory to help me with my homework and tests. I never took the time to actually understand things and learn them. By the end of my first college semester, I was failing two of my four classes because of my poor study habits and lack of hard work. I ended up getting dismissed for bad grades and had to wait an entire year before I was again accepted. If I could go back, I would tell myself to work hard from the beginning of college until the very end and to always make time for studying!

I should have continue college and get my degree. Something no one in my family has ever accomplished. It’s not too late for me and I am in the process of making that happen, I just wished I had done it sooner. I should have also take more thing in life more important like sport such as soccer in high school that would have got me scholarship to college.

I woud tell myself to be smart and stay true to what you believe in. I made life-changing mistakes my first year of school, but I wouldn't tell myself to avoid them. I would tell myself to stay strong through those mistakes and remember that God has a plan for my life. I would also tell myself to switch academic advisors right away, so that way I could graduate on time... but I would also bring back the point that God has a plan. I would tell myself not to be afraid, but to be strong and ready for this change called college.

The advice I would give myself is that I need to stay away from playing videogames in the late hours of the night. And I would tell myself to stick to a sleeping schedule in order to not have to rush to class in the mornings.

As a freshman in college, you will be bombarded with many different tips on how to “survive” the transition from the comfort of high school to the responsibility and difficulty that accompanies college. If I had to offer you any advice, I would say that you should keep an even balance of "work and play." It is very important to stay dedicated to your studies, but at the same time, if you don't socialize and have fun, you're going to go insane from being overworked. Join clubs, be outgoing, and get yourself out there. I know you're not the most confident person, but college will be the perfect time for you to break out of your shell. The more you put yourself out there, the more friends you'll make, which will make this transition easier. By the way, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. I've fallen victim to this, and it will just create added stress that you don't need. If you can find that balance between your studies and creating a social life on campus (while avoiding procrastination), you'll do wonderfully. Good luck!

Go for it. Follow your dreams and passions because they never go away. It's easier at 17 than at 53.

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