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If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would assure myself that college life is new and exciting and not as scary as I once thought. I would tell myself to work hard at whatever I do and always give my full potential. Also, to not be afraid to speak out and stand up for what I believe in. Knowing what I know now about college life, I would say that my opinion does matter and to not be afraid to voice it. Another thing I have learned from the transition into college is that the professors are there to help you because they can remember what it is like to be in school. I would advise myself to ask questions whenever I had them, because as I was always told, “the only stupid question is the one that you don’t ask.” Last, I would tell myself to take the initiative and fill out as many scholarships as possible during my senior year. I have been blessed with financial support from my parents, but I would encourage myself to try harder because every little bit helps.

I should have made time for myself and to get to know myself. I should have been there more for my friends. I am a hard worker, but hard work can only get you so far if you can't have fun every once in awhile. I should have learned to say no. I didn't need to be in or be president of so many clubs. What I did in high school is what I am doing now which is not having time to do what I really want. I grew up way to fast and now that I am in college, I wish I would have learned to smile more and be proud at myself for what I have accomplished because no matter what my mom will always be proud of me and knowing that I am the first one in our family to go to college she couldn't be more proud of me. The things I wouldn't change is my passion for music. As much as I wanted to give it up, the dedication showed many results of success and my hard work because I have proved so many wrong.

The only piece of advice I would give myself would be to not stress about once I get to college. I didn't have the most normal high-school experience because I attended private school and was also homeschooled. I would sit and fret over how I would do in college and wonder how I would react to bigger classes and having lectures. I was very worried about it, but once I arrived at college and started my classes, I realized that I was worrying over something small and inconsequential. Another thing I would tell myself is to not underestimate the power of time. In high-school you are reminded of your deadlines time and time again, but in college you don't have that all of the time. My professors try to keep on top of reminding us of deadlines, but sometimes we all forget and we are suddenly faced with a paper due the next day. So, I would tell myself to manage my time wisely and not procrastinate.

I would tell myself that it was a good idea to attend a junior college previous to going to a four year university because it is a good stepping stone. Also, it gave me time to grow as a student after high school to prepare myself better for college. I would say that college is very expensive and to do the best possible because it could become a costly mistake to have to re-take classes or not complete a degree. I would tell myself not to slack off so much in high school my senior year and re-take the ACT because a higher score could be useful more than I thought. It can help with receiving scholarships, and it is still seen by colleges down the road.

DON'T BE AFRAID. College isn't scary. Step outside of your boundaries. Take chances. This is the time to grow and mature. It might not be easy, but if you give it time it'll be worth it. Have fun. Make sure you make choices for yourself, and not for anyone else. Don't procrastinate. Take every opportunity that you can. Work harder. Study five minutes longer. Don't stress too much, because in the end it'll be okay. Smile more. Be friendly to everyone. Try new things everyday. Get involved. But most of all: Take it slow, because it goes by a lot faster than you think.

If I could go back to high school and talk to myself about college, it would have helped me with my first few weeks at Mckendree. When i first arrived at college, I was literally freaking out. I was balling my eyes out and holding my family as if I was never going to see them again. However, once school started, I realized that I had a lot of free time to go and see my family often since I only live thirty minutes away. I would tell my high school self not to act like it is the end of the world by leaving home. It is an experience that I needed for later in life. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships. Mckendree University is ridiculously expensive and I am going to have enormous student loans when I graduate. If I did apply for more in high school, I could have saved more money. I would also tell myself that yes, college is crazy. Assignments are due at the same time and at times you will have to pull an all nighter. However, I am a strong person who can take on the world.

The biggest piece of advice I would have for myself would be to not worry so much. By the end of senior year, I was pretty much freaking about going to college. I was worried about meeting poeple, living in the dorm, and most of all the course load. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to keep up with everthing. I would definitely tell myself that it's not that bad, and classes are not that hard at all.

My advice to myself would be to not worry about what my friends back home are doing because we are always going to be as close. I would always let myself know to not worry about meeting friends it is so easy to just join a group and have so many people want to be your friend. I would tell myself to make sure to get all my homework done on time because the faster you get your work done the more time you can have with your friends. I would say to try as many things as possible and join as many clubs at first as possible and just get involved. Do not worry about the small things that happen in the first couple months it all gets better because every freshman feels that same way that you do.

Don't back down!!!! These would be the exact words I would tell my former self. Getting to where I am now has been a bumpy ride, filled with many road blocks attempting to stand in my way of a better future, and it hasn't always been easy fighting them to finally make it into the college world, and more than once I contemplated taking a different route for my future. If I could, I would tell my former self not to be intimidated by the trials I will endure, and not to be swayed. I am a strong person and can do anything I set my mind to.

The advice I would provide myself as a senior in high school would be to take education more seriously. I would educate myself early on so I could prepare myself better for this beautiful experience of learning. In addition to this, I would recommend high potential goals for motivational reasons. I would explain the expectations required of me to achieve these accomplishments, as well as organize myself better so I do not procrastinate my studies for later years.

I have learned more about myself and my intended career path of Occupational Therapy by taking Psychology this past fall and finding out more about the health profession in general. I feel McKendree has been a very wonderful school to begin my college experience, because I can go to any of my professors at any time of the day and ask for help. I have not met one unfriendly staff member at the insitution so far and I hope it stays that way throughout the next several years I attend McKendree University. I learned and gained the certainty Occupational Therapy is my perfect niche, I know I am called to help children through the wonderful gift of Occupational Therapy. From doing many critical thinking assignments in my Psycholgy class, I learned more about therapy and gained an even stronger interest in the discipline. The most valuable thing I have learned so far while attending McKendree is to make the most of my college experience and develop to my fullest potential to help myself out in the future so I can make a difference someday while helping children regain their daily life functions through Occupational Therapy.

The experience I need to excel in my career field.

I returned back to school after almost 8 years. I currently holda 3.88 GPA, which isthe highest I have ever gotten. The amount of support and the effort I have been putting in paired with great results has really lifted my self worth. I feel smart and capable and am so jazzed about my education path.

As a student I started out with no passion to learn, but was highly inspired by my high school psychology teacher, to better myself and society. I have not always had the best hand dealt to be in life, but learning from his gave me the passion to do much better in school and achieve great things. In my life I have seen a lot of people make a mess of their life, and I hope to overcome all obstacles to make sure I can make a better life for myself.

When I first got to McKendree, I was broken. I just got out of a bad relationship and dealt with a lot of other personal issues; at McKendree I was looking to start fresh. This place is beautiful, from the gentle fountain flowing in the center of campus to the professors that will print out an article for you just because they think it could help a student. When people think of school they think of the nuts and bolts, the classroom lessons. My lessons have come from outside the classroom. I have become this new person. This confident, humble, driven person. The activities here on campus have helped me blossom into the person I've always wanted to be. I want to be a teacher. Now I am more sure than ever of what I want to do with my life. I love it here. I will always hold this place close to my heart even when I'm gone. I would recommend McKendree to anyone, because without this place I don't know where I'd be.

I've learned that college is no joke, you can't do the same things you did in high school, it's a complete 360. I learned that I can't procrastinate an assignment, start the assignmnet early, I learned that studying in the daytime benefits more than studying at night. If you have an exam, cramming is a big No-No, It is valuable to attend because this school has bery small class sizes, that way you can interact more with students and the teacher, you get to have one-on-one meeting with your professors, if you are having problems in your classes like for instance, you're not doing well on exams, the teacher will provide you with extra credit and they will help you out in any way possible. This is what i love about McKendree, People around say that McKendree is the best kept secret!!!!

College is a new place filled with new opportunities to discover who you are and who you want to become, so it is important to leave all your preconceived notions at the door. At college, you will meet a lot of different people. It is important to try to respect everyone and not just those you happen to like. When you are settled in on campus, take some time to check out the actual town. Wandering into cafes, shops, and parks can be a great way to discover favorite places for nights out, good food, and quiet areas to study. When you aren?t studying, take advantage of all the experiences college has to offer, such as plays, speakers, and movie nights, which are usually free to students. The old saying is true, though; communication is key. If you are having trouble in a class, talk to the professor and go to their office hours to let them know that you are trying. Once they understand that the material is a challenge for you, they can usually help by either presenting the material differently or introducing you to campus services that can provide you with tutors and study tips.

Turn down your Army ROTC Scholarship. It's as simple as that. Save yourself from the five a.m. runs in Forest Park, and continually worrying about whether or not your scholarship is going to be taken away from you if you fail the next p.t. test. Save yourself from getting behind in classwork because your at drill practice, or work-outs. Save yourself from being exhausted and mentally drained, and save yourself the disappointment of barely scraping by with your grades. While the ROTC will help you become a better person by learning respect and the ability to push yourself farther than you ever expected, in the long run, it's just not for you. I know that you want to prove to everyone that you can do this, that your not going to back out. But it's hard. I want you to know that you would have been a great cadet, one of the best, you outshot every guy in the program with the M-16, but even though you were a great cadet, you were failing as a student. Being a good student will help you more than being a cood cadet. Period.

College will go by very quickly, so enjoy it, but work hard. Your future is in your hands, and the decisions you make for the next four years of college will be very impacting to your life. The rewards of attending college are limitless and the potential opportunities that you may gain are essential to the success of your career. You will laugh, cry, be sleep-deprived, stressed out, and most likely be diagnosed with senioritis, but as mentioned before, the rewards are limitless. College will be a time in your life when you discover and define who you are and who you want to become. You are not a career, so be sure to focus on what you believe in, how you define your character, and what motivates and drives your passions. Use these four years to become more educated and to discover what it means to truly love yourself and the world around you. People will challenge you and some may even knock you down, but dust yourself off and persevere. College is a new chapter in your life, and the decisions you make each day will impact your life in every way; enjoy it.

Senior year in high school was like a bird learning to fly. Once the wings were finally spread, the bird just wants to ride the breeze until it gets hungry or the breeze itself dies. As a senior in high school, I tried my best to stay on track but I knew that just around the corner I would be done with high school and I would be gearing up to go away to college to start anew. However, if I were to return to August 22nd, 2006, I would've given the advice not to wait. Don't wait for the week of graduation to start looking at and applying to colleges and universities. Don't wait until after the first semester to think about my future. Don't wait for a job to fall into my lap or for a lottery card to give me the big bucks. I would've told or shown how serious colleges and universities are to my future and how I could ride the breeze as long I had the correct wingspan and self-support under them to fly in the direction I desired to go and reach the goal I set forth.