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im very ok with where i am now.

Knowing what I know now about college life and academia outside of high school, I would tell myself to take a breath once in a while. Don't over work yourself. Take time to stop and enjoy the moment because it won't come around again. Make mistakes, make hard and fast choices, but learn from them. Take the time to make friends. Who knows if they will be the one person to change your life. Pick a major that suits you. Not one that will make you quick money. Do something that makes you happy and do it with passion. If you follow these rules, you will end up not only excelling in college but in life as well.

There are so many things that I would love to say to “high school Jenn”, although I doubt it would have made any difference at all knowing my stubborn self. Deltona isn’t the center of the universe and you will get out! You may want to make a few life and attitude adjustments to help out future Jenn though. My advice is simple and heartfelt. Pay attention in class-you might learn something and a scholarship would have been glorious. Give the professors that actually care, the respect and recognition that they deserve- after all it is those professions that inspire you to be a better person in the long run. Give mom and dad a break-they work hard every day to ensure that you have the things you need and will stand behind you through all of the crazy jumps and falls that you will experience in your journey. Keep family close- to pursue your dreams, you runaway. Call, visit, and keep in touch with the “Crazy Corkins”, ultimately they end up being pretty amazing. Smile, laugh and love deeply… And yes, Nick Brow… He is “the one”, although he makes you wait 11years for that ring!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to apply to more colleges and keep my options open. I was so set on going to a small college, that I didn't look at the bigger universities to see what they had to offer. This mistake is actually causing me to transfer next year. Both small and large universities have a lot to offer, but they offer different things. It's important to keep your mind open and apply to multiple different types of universities so that you can make the best decision when the time comes. Although you might feel set on a certain type of college, it is important to look at the options and weight the pros and cons. I would also advise staying closer to home. At the end of senior year, all any seniors can think about is getting far away from home. However, once you are far away from home, and everyone around you gets to go home to their families and fresh cooked meals, you begin to regret your decision of going too far away from home.

I would tell myself to follow my intuition. Changing schools in August is entirely possible, so don't stress out. Also, don't be afraid. College is a big place, but you will be alright. It's scary walking in and knowing no one, but it's worth every minute for the friends you will eventually make.

i would advise myself to study more in highschool ao i could get a better scholarship

I would tell myself to make haste, and to take time to grow. Most high school seniors are more than ready to head off to college and enjoy the experience before graduation. I would emphasize that the time before college should be cherished. After all, it is the last chance to enjoy Mom's home-cooking, sleep in one's personal bed, and to enjoy the comforts of one's geographical location. Also, I would emphasize the importance of taking the ACT/SAT as many times as possible to enhance one's score. In doing so, this increases one's chances of getting more scholarship money and getting accpeted into more schools. Lastly, I would tell myself to apply to more than one school to allow for a wider range of selection choices. Moreover, if one does not get accepted into their desired school of choice, a number of different schools applied to act as a backup source.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing I would have to tell myself is don't let this year pass you by without outstanding academic accomplishments because college is expensive and the better you do now the easier things will be. I would let myself know that despite the stress than hindered my focus in school that in time things would get better and right now academics is far more detremental to having a successful future. I would assure myself that college isnt easy but the struggle is worth it as long as you work hard in order to achieve that dream career that I desire. The last thing I would tell myself is that in college you are responsible for yourself what you do and don't do affects you and your family so being lazy is not an option and that the time to prepare yourself for this is right now.

Your first year of college, you shoudl work less and study more. Working 60 hours a week and going to school full time is not the smartest decision. You should either work less or take less than a full load semester. Money will work its self out. Keep working hard at both work and your career and it will pay off. Don't think about giving up and don't be too hard on yourself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about college life and making the transition, I would have a fairly long list of advice to give myself. One of the most important pieces of advice I would give myself is that it is important not only to do what is required for the classes, but also attend some of the activities on campus. These are great ways to mingle and find friends and connections that may be important later in life. I would also advise myself that it is important to take a little time each day to relieve stress and anxiety, wether it be by drawing, going for a run, or hanging out with friends. It's important not to let stress build up so that every bump in the road seems like a big deal. Another piece of advice I would give myself is that it is important to begin setting up time strictly for studying and doing homework. Procrastination can be a huge burden in college, and even if you didnt have to study in highschool, it is necessary to know how and apply it in college life.