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I don't have many regrets in life at all. Stuff happens and you learn from it. Given the opportunity, I would tell my highschool self not to sweat the thought of college. It seems super stressful when applying, but things will work out jsut how they are supposed to be. I'd also tell myself that all those little things I stressed about back in highschool, mean nothing now in college. I would also tell myself to create better studying habits because they will definatley come in handy for those college exams. College is a whole new world, but if you freak out about it, it won't be an enjoyable new world. So dear high school self, sit back and take a deap breath, because high school might seem like your whole life right now, but before you know it, college will take you places you never even imagined. You'll surprise yourself.

Most of my high school career went by with relative ease. I always had a hard coarse load, with many special placement classes, but I never had any trouble staying on top of my work. I worked hard and did well, so I received Cum Laude with High Distinction when I graduated. This led me to feeling invincible; I thought I could handle anything college threw at me. I could not have been more wrong. When I started college I heaped far too much onto my plate. I was in orchestra, three college clubs, Tri Phi sorority, working part time, taking part in the works study program, and taking eighteen credit hours on top of that. It became very hard for me to stay on top of all of my duties, which led to me becoming very stressed. I eventually had to learn to relax and realize I am just one person. If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would remind myself I am only human. I would tell myself to slow down and enjoy the little things in life instead of being so caught up in what task I have to do next.

Hi Marcus, it is your little older self back from his freshman year in college. College is a great time, you will make so many new friends, and life long memories. however, it is not all fun and games all the time. College is a lot of work, you have to make a lot of tough life changing decisions. You are as close as you can get to be an adult now without actually being one. One thing that I did my senior year in highschool was rush through it. All I wanted to do was get to college, and be on my own. I advise you to slow down a little bit, it is the last year you have of being a "kid". Enjoy the times that you have, make the most of every thing, be yourself; do not worry about what other people thingk of you. It is your life not theirs! Most importantly love and treat your family right. You realize after graduation that people and times come and go but your family is there for you no matter what.

At the beginning of your senior year fill out as many scholarships as you can! You can use all the money you can get. Never give up it will help in the long run.

When I was a high school student studying was not put into my schedule as much as it is now that I'm a college student. I can't take a test and just go off what I know because the classes I'm involved in now are much harder then what I had taken in high school. Not saying that I took all easy classes as a highschool student but saying I always thought I didn't have to study because I could get by with a 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on a tests. Then it was okay to have a few B's and some A's with the dance team I was on but now that I'm a collegiate dance team the coach seems to care a lot more about my acedemics. She ckecks our grades regualrly to be sure that we are staying on top of our classes. Knowing what my grades have to do with my future I care a lot more about how I do. In high school grades were important to me but not nearly as important to me now. I would tell myself to focus on school and being successful.

Younger Emily, I want to share with you a piece of advice that you should take to heart as you prepare for college. You have always been strong in your beliefs, whether they are about your faith, your morals, or your priorities. When you enter an entirely fresh scene with new faces and new opportunities, use the time to rejuvenate worthy beliefs. Allow yourself a chance to grow, yet hold firm to the foundation that has brought you thus far. You will be challenged in every area, but trusting yourself is the true challenge. Take humble pride in doing what is good, but be slow to judge those who appear to do the bad. You have spent eighteen years with the same pool of people. Going to college, you will know little or nothing about these strangers you will soon call professor, neighbor, or best friend. Remind yourself that not only are they strangers to you, but also you are a stranger to them. Showing a simple smile or sharing a quick conversation can lead to the brighter side of the intimidating and dark unknown.

I would tell myself to not take the simplicity of high school for granted. I would explain to myself that while college is fun and full of new opportunities, it also comes at a cost. Your parents aren't going to be able to hold your hand throughout the whole college process. You'll have to learn how to stand up for yourself, ask your own questions, and live your own life. I would try to prepare my younger self for the financial burden that is college warning myself that most of the money going towards my education would be my own. I would encourage myself to start saving my money instead of throwing it around whenever a bright yellow "sale" sign showed in a window. Above all however, I would tell myself of all the wonderful people I would meet in college. I would brag about friendships I've made and all the staff and faculty members that have helped me throughout this time in my life. I would make sure that even though my younger self might fear the unknown of the future, she would know that she will be cared for nonetheless.

Don't worry, everything is going to be okay. Going to a community college doesn't mean that you're dumber than other people. You'll save a ton of money and it's just as good as a 4-year school. You'll make tons of friends there and the classes will be interesting and fun but challenging at the same time. Don't slack off too much but don't overwhelm yourself. It's okay to be undecided about your major because you'll have plenty of time to discover yourself and decide what you want to to with your life. That's why it's important to take a wide variety of classes. You'll learn so much about other people and other places. You might even find a new passion. Take advantage of everything your college has to offer and don't be afraid to ask questions. Try to get involved with clubs and programs. Don't be shy and don't be afraid. Break out of your comfort zone. You're an adult now and this is the time for you to shape your future and make it whatever you want.

Mostly everyone wonders what it would be like if they could go back in time and give their younger self advice. In my experience, I have received a great deal of advice that I did not listen to. If i had the chance to go back in time and give myself the same advice others have given me, I might actually listen. The number one thing I would tell myself to focus more on my school rather than what I am going to the upcoming weekend with my friends. I know that I am smart enough that I could of gotten into the school I wanted to, The University of South Carolina, right after high school if I had just focused more on my schoolwork. Instead I was out with my friends doing who knows what, not even thinking of school. When the summer after senior year ended, most of those friends went off to college and I stayed behind to go to the community college. I was the "loser" of the group. I learned a valuable lesson though, the embarrassing hard way, but I recovered from it and am doing much better in school now.

The first thing I would tell myself is to make sure to turn everything in on time or even early. College professors are not nearly as forgiving with their due dates. I have gotten caught with this once or twice during college. Why? Because I had a bad habbit of doing that every now and again in high school. Another thing I would tell myself is to not hold back. Instead of auditioning for smaller parts in the musical, try for the lead! Get experience in auditioning, because as a Music Major you have a lot of things you need to audition for...and I wish I had more experience.