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If I went back in time, I would tell myself that you don't have to know everything; tiral and error will become your best friends. Going into college, I had a plan. I thought I would stick to the same study plans, join certain groups on campus, and have an easy four years. But, when I got to college, everything changed. My study plans didn't work for the classes I was taking, and the clubs i joined were not enjoyable. I finaly let go of my plan, and tried new things. It took me a few tests to get the hang of studying for college classes. After quitting clubs I did not like, I went outside my comfort zone, and made some of my best friends. So, I would tell myself to enjoy college and be open-minded to change. While trial and error are scary and unkown, they could lead you on the greatest adventure you will ever have.

The first thing I would tell my highschool self would be to learn how to make friends and socialize. First semester is really lonely as it is because I chose to go to a school without anyone I already knew. It was hard for me to make friends and I stayed in my dorm alone and it became very lonely rather quickly. Next, I would tell myself to get into a regular practicing habit. As a music major, it is important to have a practice routine as to not get behind on the learning material. On the topic of habits, I would tell myself to create better study habits. I am the worst offender of procastination. Finally, I would tell myself to learn how to eat healthier and how to go shopping for your own food. I had to learn the hard way that the "freshman 15" is all too real.

Make sure you listen to where you want to go. Don't let your family steer you in a direction in which you may not want to go. And when you do decide on a school make sure that you have a network of other people from your school going there to ride share for long weekends.

I would advise any high school student to explore as many different areas of study as you can before determining your major. Talk to professors, take a variety of classes, job shadow various disciplines--take advantage of the ability to explore your options! Talk to career counselors about how your skills and interests align with various careers while you have the opportunity. It will be well worth it in the long run!

The college process wasn't easy. Trying to beat one hundred people to my counselor made my senior days very stressful. I was soaked up in the stress of getting everything in on time, and getting into the colleges I wanted and I never really took the time to enjoy the people and activities of my senior year. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say that there are people there to help, stop rushing everything and take a deep breath. I pushed myself so hard academically, trying to impress colleges even more, that senior year didn't feel much different than any other. I was striving to get as much scholarship money as possible and to get into a strong University to make me marketable for Graduate school. I wish I could tell myself that it is all going to work out because it is time for me to be happy doing what I love, and that the transition will be okay due to all of the support and help that I will receive. I am excited for the college life, but money will always be a worry.

Join the women's club ultimate frisbee team your freshman year! You didn't join until sophomore year and this team has been such a monumental part of your life - get that extra year in! You'll travel all over the country with the most amazing group of girls and make lifelong friends. You'll create a supportive network of open-minded, fun-loving, and hilarious characters. Also, explore all the different majors offered! You might settle on one of the well knowns like psychology or education but there are so many fascinating options out there. Go explore!

I would say have fun. Life is too full of worrying about what tomorrow might bring. I would say be dedicated. Make a choice on what you want to see yourself doing in 20 years, and find the ground stones that must be laid to form the path to that image. learn what strengths you have, and run with them. Use your best qualties and sharpen them into powerful and efficient tools that will build the kingdom of your life. Because this life is short, and if you have to struggle for vast amounts of time working for something that is painstakingly difficult to do the easy tasks, then it will not be worth all that time that could have been spent becoming great at what your already good at. And if the things that come easy have not yet revealed themselves, try new things. Search and discover unknown fields, step into places that land you outside your comfort zone. Because without discomfort there is no change, and without discovery there is no progress. Never cease to progress, never cease to discover. And be faithful in relationships, for no success is worth achieving without someone there to share it with.

Have a plan! I got my B.A. in English/Creative Writing. I then spent over a decade doing primarily financial work, uncertain as to what I would do with my life. Only many years later did I decide to go back to college and work on a Master's (in Architecture). So, while I knew that 'creativity' was a key, the manner of it was wrong. I guess I just didn't know what I wanted to do with my life (and, honestly, how many 18-22 year olds do?). So know what my ultimate 'end goal' should be, then having a plan for it would have drastically changed my life. Yet I don't live with regrets, either. My time in finance was a great education and I shall, some day, also work on an MBA to compliment my M.Arch.

I would tell myself that sometimes it is okay to fail as long as you do not give up. Not getting an A on one test does not mean that you are not good enough, it just means that there is always room for improvement. I would want myself to know that as long as you do your best, and you give it your all, you will always succeed.

Matt, when you get to college you're going to face some surprises and tough challenges. God is going to lead you to the Marine Corps and you need to follow that path whole heartidely with abandon. There will be times you want to quit - don't worry about it, it's good training and you'll get through it. Study hard, and when the opportunity comes up to study abroad somewhere for a semester, do it. If you don't, you'll regret it. The military will pay for it, so go and don't worry about losing traction. Just get the experience of international travels as much as you can because it's something your older self wishes he had done... Stay solid.

I would tell myself to not get wrapped up in the need to confrom. I learned a lot this year that there are so many different kinds of people that I can be myself and still fit in and make lasting friendships. I'm so happy how I handled everything from high school to college and there really isn't anything I would change. The only thing I can think of is just encouraging myself to be more adventerous and try to stand out more within my class and outside.

My advice would be don't be afraid to ask for help. Teachers,parents, friends, guidance counselors, school admissions representatives they are all there to help you. There may be times you will be overwhelmed , possibly thinking this is way to much money. I can not afford school. Will I have time for a job ? Who will help me? The answer is : only you can help yourself. Be willing to accept the changes in your life,research,ask all the questions in the world, everything you do is to benefit you. Trust your instincts. You will not regret choosing college over a minimum wage job. Stay motivated in your life so you can make a better future. Noone can tell you what to do. Take advice, lean on others, and only you can make the final decision.

Follow your gut feeling and remember that you will be happy wherever you go. You tend to put too much pressure on the small decisions, it is better to let things fall into place and learn as you go. Also, apply to any scholarships you can, college is expensive! It isn't just the classes that are expensive, it's the room and board, meal plan, books, travel expenses, and much more. Most importantly, ignore what others say. Even if you don't choose an Ivy League school, your school and education will still be great and get you far. You know yourself better than anyone else and comments from other people are irrelevant and may push you in the other direction. Follow your heart, listen to yourself, and get excited!

Looking deep inside, the life you truly wish to lead doesn't include fame, it involves family. Your aspirations of becoming a star stem from a complete lack of faith in yourself to follow through on anything, so you set yourself up for failure by choosing something nearly unobtainable and unconsciously putting no real effort into it. What you desire is stability and happiness and the means to create a life where you build and maintain strong relationships with the people you love. There are creative paths in fields that you have never even contemplated, so keep an open mind and don't close off. Start slow, take it one day at a time, and trust yourself- you are smarter than you know, you just need to believe in yourself.

Go to college almost right away don't drag your feet. Take the time to look for scholarships. Better yet, find a job willing to pay for some school, apply with FAFSA, AND find scholarships. This was my mistake by not doing them.

This first semester at Miami University, has been a hard one. The most important advice I would give myself as a high school senior was to drop that honors chemistry class because it cause me so much grieve and heart ache. I would tell myself to take the easier way and take a normal chemistry class because medical schools don’t care whether or not honors courses are taken, but what the GPA of the student is. Also, I would tell myself not worry and stress so much about money and scholarships because at the end of the day everything came together just fine. Another word of advice I would give my high school self, is to stock up on easy to make foods in the dorm room because it would have saved me so much money this semester with the food prices at Miami University being so high.

I would tell myself to develop better study habits. Studying for exams in college is a totally different world than studying for exams in high school. I had to quickly find a way to study efficiently without constantly staying up until four in the morning. I would tell myself to sleep more because it helps you do better in class. And lastly I would tell myself to put myself out there more, I'm not shy and never have been but making friends at a brand new school can be difficult so if I was more bold and put myself out there a little bit more, making friends would be easier.

Embrace college with every chance you get. This school is an amazing experience a chance to start over and follow what you love. Don't think that you don't belong here or that you can't succeed in art because when you get there you'll realize that no matter what the outcome, you are going to spend four years learning about something you love.

I would tell myself not to worry so much! It is more important to soak up new experiences, meet and bond with new friends, and break out of your comfort zone than to stress about work all of the time. That being said, I would advise myself to separate work and play. Living at school was a difficult aspect for concentration; socialization and concentration don't mix very well. I would tell myself not to sell myself short, and to remember that even when it doesn't feel like it, my hard work is paying off.

Consider all possible majors and career options. Buckle down and get te work done. Procrastination happens but don't make it a common thing.