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If i could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self I'd probably say a lot of things like invest all of your networth (300 dollars) and half of mom's networth in bitcoin , study harder for the SAT, and apply to more scholarships. Even though Bitcoin's price had a lot of volatility these last two years,the price has increased price tenfold since last year. So to save my current self all the hassle of applying for scholarships, I would set my high school senior self with some good investments so that he can pay for college and have some spending money for himself. Unfortunately, I never really studied for the SAT well and only got a 1950. So I would telll my former self to take some princeton review courses so that I could do better. Last but not least, I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships. Just incase me going back in time and telling my former self about Bitcoin alters the future in which Bitcoin's price crashes.

As a high school senior, I thought i was really prepared for college and really did a good job selecting the right university for me. Looking back, I realize that I really could have done more. One thing I would tell myself is to take advantage of even more advancement opportunities. Despite taking numerous AP courses, there were other courses and other ways I could have strengthened my study habits and prepared myself for college courses. Second, I would tell myself to look at other colleges. I love a lot about Marquette University, but i only applied to 3 schools without even really looking at them, and no schools that perhaps would be better for someone going into teaching or which would be less expensive. Finally, I would tell myself not to be caught up in the drama of choosing a college. Once you get there, you may not like it as much as you thought, but you can always transfer. Don't agonize, but go with the flow and be proud of yourself no matter where you choose to go. These are just a few points I would tell my high school senior self.

Trust in yourself. You know who you are and where you want to go best. Be open to change and ideas that are different than your own - this is how you will best grow. Be ready for challenges and dive right in to them. This will make you stronger than ever. Work hard constantly - your hard work ethic will not go unnoticed. Stay resilient, always. Take your education very seriously because in the future it will open many doors for you. Be kind to everyone and continue to believe in the good in people. Follow your passion.

You should always make the best out of your circumstances regardless of how bad they may seem. It does not matter what type of reputation your high school has or lack thereof, but you should put to use all of the resources you have available to you. You may not have had access to advanced placement classes that could have helped you excel in your college career but that should only push you to focus more on the classes that are available to you. This could mean taking your learning into your own hands and suggesting that your teachers challenge you more than usual. Also, don't take your less challenging classes lightly because you will be surprised how many things come up again in your college courses. Your transition into college will not be as easy as expected but it will be the stimulating experience that you need to make decisions about your future. At the end of the day, your decisions will outweigh your regrets and you will be happy with the path you chose to follow.

Attend Marquette University instead of Florida Atlantic University.

Knowing what I know about college life after this first semester, I would tell my high school senior self to take relax. As a senior, I was super nervous to go off to college. Being the first in my family to go, I didn't know what to expect. I had only heard stories from friends. Also I didn't know anyone going to my school with me. I thought I would be all alone. College is obviously harder than high school, but there is nothing to get overwhelmed about. Time management is the key. I would tell myself that everything will be okay and that I'm working myself up over nothing.

There are many tips that I would give to the highschool version of myself. First, I would let myself know that memorization will only get you so far in classes. In college, the professors want you to understand the concept and be able to apply it to different situations instead of just memorizing definitions and facts. Second, I would tell myself that time management is a huge part of college life. The professors do not remind you about every assignment that is due so you need to make sure that you are on top of everything. Investing in a planner is a good idea. Also, make sure that you set aside time to study your material everynight. Cramming before an exam never works. Lastly, I would let myself know that the homesickness will occur but it does go away eventually. The first couple weeks are hard being away from home but you get used to it and soon the pain will become less prominant.

Don't be so nervous. High school was great but college is so much better. You are smart, you are friendly, you make friends easily....it's going to be great. And good news: you picked a school where not everyone gets drunk every weekend. Leaving home is scary, too, but Marquette makes you feel at home right away. There are on campus get togethers for freshman so you can find others you connect with...and you were right...the men's basketball games are awesome. The school spirit is incredible and you feel like one big family...just like in high school. You picked the right college for you. Good work. It is expensive and there are very real concerns about the huge debt you'll have when you graduate. Take a deep breath and take things one day at a time. It iwll all work out. You can do this. You will have a blast!

When I think about the process of applying for college, I remember a vague, constant feeling of terror. I had no idea what kinds of essays to write for my applications, I was intimidated by the task of declaring a major, and I was afraid to leave the safety net that my high school and my teachers had become. I was worried that college was going to be too hard, that I wouldn't be able to make friends, that I would be pressured into drinking, that I wouldn't be good enough to get cast in any shows. I didn't trust people when they told me that college would be better than high school, and the only person I would have believed was a future me. So, given the chance, I'd tell myself to chill out. That I function better when I feel confident, and that I should play to my strengths, like leadership and the desire to give back to the community. That scholarship committees and college admissions officers eat that up. But most of all, I would tell myself to relax, and that college actually is fun, both inside and outside the classroom.

Looking back, if I knew then what I know now, I would tell myself that the years in college are some of the best years of your life, but also the harderst. You have to buckle down and put everything you have into your education because you only get one shot. I would try and reason with myself that college is not as scary as it seems- and you make friends quickly. If I could go back I would make sure that I studied harder and applied for more scholarships sooner. But I would never choose to not go to college. College matures you, it helps you grow as a person, and it makes you more independent. During college you learn so much about yourself and the world around you- I would never want anyone to miss that oppourtunity. If I could go back in time and tell myself anything it would be that college is hard- but it's worth it.