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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have so much to say. I would stress the importance of attending class and keeping a high GPA because those things are what affected my acceptance to my college of choice. I would redeem all the inside scoop behind the frustrations of attending this particular college. I would make myself aware of how demanding the SAT and ACT tests are and how they can set you ahead in pre-req classes , allowing myself the availability to study hard for them.

My Miami Dade Honors College has been the trigger that released the mental and emotional intelligence needed to benefit from my next level of education. My first year of college has been an unusual type of fever, with very different symptoms. Symptoms included a surge in self-assurance and assertiveness that have provided readiness for challenges ahead. Being a freshmen in an Honors program has been a true test to my abilities. High standards, leadership opportunities, service learning and rigorous academic curriculum have forced me, over and over again, out of my comfort zone and pushed me to reach for my utmost potential. One short year ago, I had no clue of how much I was capable of accomplishing. My success has been a combination of much hard work along with seizing all the opportunities that have come my way.As I enter my sophomore year, I have experienced a relapse, the virus has gotten much stronger with a more persistent strain, College Scratch Fever. I would have never guessed how this would redefine me and the roads which I would travel.

If I had the ability to go back in time and confront my younger self, I would not hesitate to emphasize some valuable insights. First and foremost, I would try to vividly express how important an education is. That was one of the main conclusions I came up with after attending one semester in College. From experiencing one bad semester and several good ones, I finally realized how much I was gaining from grasping all the knowledge that was being given to me. I was entirely consumed and exceptionally willing to learn, a feeling that I didn’t carry with me in High School. The work however, was not easy so I would not fail to warn myself of the sleepless nights that await me, as well as the substantial commitment that I will be signing up for. I would tell myself to flee from any distractions and remain fixated on what’s important as well as to be prepared for any sacrifices or any failures. Besides that though, I would most importantly tell myself to enjoy my last year of high school as much as I could because it is a year that unfortunately, cannot be relived.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself not to focus so much on work and making money, but rather employ the bulk of my time on my studies and on doing the best I could in school.

I would stress the importance of maintaining a high gpa because the competition for good schools is tough. I would advise myself not to lose my focus and concentrate on graduating with a degree at a younger age because the older you get the more life throws your way. Responsibilities begin to pile up and it becomes more difficult to focus on your studies. I would finally say that all work and no play can burn you out but to always know the fine line between taking some time to unwind and relax versus slacking off and procrastinating.

The advice I would to my "high school senior" self is to never to feel discouraged to try new things. These past two years I have had a wonderful experience transforming myself into a more coinfident person who looks forward to the challenges that lie ahead and is not afraid to ask for help along the way. While success is important, I have also learned that failure is just as important because I got to learn more about myself through my mistakes. Finally, I would tell my "high school senior" self to immerse yourself with other people who share your interests because they are the ones who are going to be there for you during your years in college because they know all the feelings you are going through at the moment and are willing to be there for you in times you feel lost. College is wonderful and it is the time in your life that you are going to make important decisions and the time in which you create memorable experiences.

When I was young, highschool was not the very best encounters for me, but I made the best of it. If I had a chance to speak to myself in my senior year, it would start off like this: Listen to your counselors. As a senior in highschool, receiving calls from counselors' was the worst call that a student can receive, because of the agonizing lectures of scholarships, and paperwork that would have to be completed before enrolling into college. It is always in the students best interest to listen to counselors, because they have their best interest. Relax, it's not over yet. It is a scary time for anyone who does not enjoy change and prefers the easy route to life. It is possible to lose friends that have been obtained in highschool, or lose habits gained from it, but once that graduation song kicks in, it doesn't matter anymore. Relax, because it is not over yet. Even if highschool was not the best encounters I have had, it is still a gateway to success. If I was able to speak to myself in my senior year, this advice would have made my process to success easier.

The advice I give out is imperative to keep in mind, because my memeory is not so good, the only way I managed to keep my memory from being forgotten is definatly drink green tea, it helps maintain your memory, also start eating healthier, natural and beneficial foods stimulate the brain and ameliorates your mind. Another important advice is to always, in everyone of your classes to sit as close to the front row as possible, but avoid sitting close to the walls or the room, because that is where the lay backed students sit. Hypathetically speaking, the professor has assigned that everyone must be in a group and stay with that group for the entire semster, because you decided to sit away from the front row and close to the wall, you are stuck with a group of lazy, boring, short-term memory loosing, useless and lost bunch of class inhabiters, maybe that is not a real word but they should not even be called class mates or cohorts because they prove nothing of helping you in your study skils or class work. Instead, these useless humans hinder and impede your abilities to learn, avoid those people and areas.

Hey, I know things may be tough now and I now you would like to see things differently. Don't fret. Things to get better. Our life may not be perfect, but it is good. These struggles you're going through right now are to help you become stronger. To achieve a better you. Which clearly you do. Stay strong. Stay focused. And never stray away from your heart. Also study. Read books. Stop playing so many video games. Shoot I transferred from console gaming to phone gaming because you'll see that you don't have time for that nonsense anymore. And hey, don't be afraid of talking to that "someone" who catches your eye. You won't always get a second chance. Well that's all I have for you. The rest has to be a surprise. Take care buddy. And...keep smiling. It helped me. It'll help you. Later.

I would have told myself back then that I should be more confident about myself and the arduous study and work I put towards being a good scholar. I didn't apply anywhere else than MDC Honors. I had some schools in mind but didn’t researched them enough to expand my opportunity range. The competition as a transfer is much difficult now. Yet, I would have also told myself to not be afraid to ask questions and contact alumnus, faculty, and people in my field of interest. I did was in a disadvantage because I attended a small-private Christian school on scholarship. I did not realize until too late that they were not equipping me with the necessary tools and resources to enhance my marketability, apart from the academics. Early in high school, I should had taken control of the path I wanted to take and do my own analysis. I had just came from a foreign country; language and economic hardships were prevalent and prevent me from taking such action. Regardless, I do not regret the choices that I made so I would told myself: “you are doing well; go all the way to achieve your success.”

During my senior year of high school I was in an emotionally abusive & sometimes even physically abusive relationship. So, if I could go back in time I would say a lot to myself. It would probably go along the lines of, “Madison, you are a strong girl. You are beautiful & interesting. You don’t need someone who makes you feel badly. No one deserves this treatment, and no matter what you can’t change someone. You have greater & better things ahead of you. Bruises shouldn’t be associated with love. Leave the things that don’t strengthen you, and instead focus on the memories you could be making with your friends. Focus on school, apply to more scholarships, don't let your GPA drop, & most importantly have a lot of fun. It isn't a lie that once you leave high school you'll miss it.”

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self to slow down. I would want my high school self to enjoy the college years and work hard. Choose your classes and your major carefully, what you decide now, creates the path for the rest of your life. You must love what you are doing, but what you are doing must also be financially benificial. Do not depend on anyone or any pretty picture you paint for yourself. Set yourself up to be self sufficent, independent, and successful. Do not worry about where you fit in right now, that will all fall into place later. Try new things, aim high, and go for your big goals, college is the time to make those big jumps, not take easy outs. Once life in the career world starts, it's hard to go back and redo your dreams. Enjoy your time and don't give up.

Work hard and keep that strong work ethic throughout your college life. It's easy to get lost in the coursework and if you're not on top of everything going on in your classes you're eventually going to realize you're completely lost. When it comes to college time lost is time wasted, and when you waste your time it'll take you longer to get your degree. So when you enroll take mandatory classes alongside electives like that it won't take you longer to finish your mandatory classes because of the math and science prerequisites you haven't taken yet.

I would give myself a wise advice like "study more and concrentrate more on your studies, maybe do some duel-enrollment classes to be more ahead of the game. Also to do good in school and keep my grades and GPA higher, investigate more about college and its requirements too so when you out there in the "real world" you ready !" That would be the advice I would give myself as a high school senior.

If I were to go back to my high school self I would tell myself to better prepare for the college courses I will be taking. Also, I would make sure I tell myself to do everything to my full potential and do not hold back on anything. I would make sure to apply to as many schools as I can and also learn more about the different majors there are out there. I would also tell myself to speak to an advisor about different careers and the different opportunites out there for you. Most importantly I would tell myself to never lose focus and do not let anything bring you down keep striving for success no matter how tough college may get at times.

Let go of what you know now and rethink your life, because in college thats all you do now a days. You are still trying to figure out who you are and it is perfectly fine if you don't know where to go or who exactly to speak to college is different, it's better. you have people from all walks of life, people with different goals, in different fields of study, and the multitudes of possibilities is encouraging. Good Luck!!

I would have many ideas and thoughts to share with my younger self. One of the most important pieces of advice would be to make friends with all kinds of people. Whether or not they are smart, wealthy, and attractive is of little importance. Enriching social experiences can come fom the most unexpected places and situations, so it is important to stay open-minded. Something else that I would share is that not every opportunity is meant for us. The article of prime importance is to make a solid plan based on our passion. From there, base our acceptance of opportunity on whether or not it will bring us closer to our goals. Another piece of advice I would stress is that there should be a sense of urgency applied to studies. Deadlines come faster than we would like, hence prioritization is of utmost importance. Finally, I would tell myself that one day I will discover time travel, and there are far more important and interesting times to travel to besides our senior year in high school. Therefore, to save myself from such an inconvenience, it will be important to get it right the first time.

I know you're young and you've messed up before and you havent taken stuff seriously, goofing off and just gliding through, and thats alright for now, but it's time to get serious. From here on out everything that you do is going to affect your financial staus, every F you get or withdrawal you put on your college record is going to be with you for the rest of your college career. Trust me, I've been there and seen the consequences. I know maybe you're not sure what is you want to do yet, and rememeber thats ok . Just jump in Undelcared and explore all the fields that you even have remote interest in. Let yourself be free and most of all, do not compare yourself to other people! You are not in a hurry, even if it might feel like the whole world around you is rushing you to pick a direction for the rest of your life and that you just entered the rat race with every single other kid that just graduated. Thats not true, everyone has their own journey. So take your time and find yours.

Upon being given the chance to speak to myself as a teenage girl in high school I would give myself some well needed words of advice. Growing up had been difficult in my upbringing, I knew no boundaries, knew no respect for myself. Having had the chance to do so, I would have told myself "Even if it gets hard, don't sell yourself short along the way. You're not finished yet." I did not appreciate life because I felt unappreciated. I thought that my parents didn't love me because of my sexual orientation. Having known that everything was going to turn out okay for me, I wouldn't have thought any less of myself because I am worth a lot more than I thought I was. My life is priceless, I will never atempt to take it again.

You should totally join the Coast Guard. Best decision you ever made.