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Do as much extra-curricular and volunteer work as you possibly can. Join organizations, even if they are a little expensive. Submit everything you write or create for publication or enter it into a contest; don't let anything be just a grade, and don't let anything hide in your sock drawer. Apply for EVERY SINGLE SCHOLARSHIP for which you're eligible, especially those that will help you study abroad. Travel will take your college experience to the next level, and it's worth every penny. You'll learn so much mre about yourself than you ever thought was possible. Finally, form relationships with your teachers/coaches/bosses (this is how you get good letters of recommendation, which can make or break you.)

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. It's much better to apply and not get it than it is to not even try. I would tell myself that failure is nothing to be afraid of, it's better to have at least tried and failed then never trying at all. I would also tell myself to teach myself study habits, because they will come in handy and make you're first semester at school a whole lot easier.

I would tell myself to have more confidence and to not stress out. When I was a senior I believed that I would only do average in college and I would constantly stress about the cost of college. Now that I am a full time student, I really wish that I would have just relaxed and enjoyed my senior year. I should have believed in myself more. I am doing great in college and I love it so much! I know now that I will keep going to college not because I have to, but because I love it and that this is exactly where I want to be in my life. I know that the saying "believe in yourself" may be cheesy or redundant but it has different meanings for each person because of our different experiences. I realize now that even though there is a physical cost to education, there is a intellectual freedom that no one can put a price on. College is worth everything that I have gone through and I am so glad to be here.

Get out there and make friends! Don't be afraid of being awkward. The more fun you allow yourself to have, the better. Also, loosen up a bit! Having a little fun and getting a little crazy is okay, just don't let it interfere with your studies. Be passionate about your viewpoints and discuss them openly. The best thing to do is to stand for something, but hear both sides. It allows for better critical thinking on matters. College is going to open your mind and your world of experience so much. Be prepared to struggle and to struggle on your own. No one else can help you except for you, but your friends do make your life an amazing incredible ride. Get ready, Bethany. It's about to be one hell of a year. But you're going to love every single day of it.

If I could back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to use my planner. One of the most helpful ways I transitioned to college, and the work load comoared to high school is used a planner. A planner helps me remember things, and the due dates of papers or tests. I would tell myself to apply for scholarships, there are so many scholarships out there you just have to apply. Tution is expensive, and I've learned that the hard way. Another thing I would go back and tell myself is re-read notes after class. I went into college with a mind set and a goal to maintain a high GPA. One of the ones I have maintained the high GPA is going over my notes after class and before class. If you dont understand information in class, make sure you ask. The last piece of advice I would give myself is stay focused. College is no joke, the work is harder, the papers are longer, and late work is not accepted. Keep a strong mindset no matter what goes wrong, because failure isn't an option.

If i could go back and give myself advice for what was to come in college, i would tell myself to stay focused. There are a lot of things in college that i wasn't neccessarily prepared for. I didn't have to study much in high school and i got pretty good grades. I came to college and quickly realized that i had to study if i wanted to be a nurse. Another piece of advice that i'd give myself would be to surround yourself wth people that have the same goals as you. When i came to college, at first i was hanging out with people that didn't really care about school. It doesn't help when you surround yourself with people that don't want to do school work.

My biggest regret is not giving enough effort into succeeding academically and taking advantages of scholarship opportunities. If I could go back to my senior year, I wouldn't let myself skip classes, skip assignments, and I'd use my off days doing nothing but signing up for scholarships. As a result of my so-so actions senior year, I'm struggling to make my career dreams possible. It is crucial to work hard, stay focused, and take advantage of every financial help opportunity out there; let's be honest, school is extremely costly, and the financial end could determine whether or not you can finish college. So that is why I'm here. Knowing what I've learned the hard way, I'd go back and kick my butt in gear for my future.

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, the first thing that I would say is "Keep your head high". Transition to college life can be overwhelming when scheduling classes, budgeting finances, and moving away from home. In the end, if you push through it, everything works out. Another piece of advice I would give myself is "A smile is the best fashion trend you could ever have". I personally have anxiety and meeting new people for the first time is scary. If you put a smile on your face and just be yourself, you will learn that people are usually very welcoming and you will make the best of friends. Last but not least, "Study! Study! Study!" Classes can be difficult. They're much different than high school courses but come easily is you use your time wisely and make good choices.

Work hard and save as much money as possible!

Listen here, little girl. I know right now you're just focused on graduation day and saying goodbye to all your friends but you really need to start thinking about the long run here. You aren't following your family to Texas. You're breaking away from the military life and starting your own life in North Carolina! Now, out-of-state tuition still applies to military brats and I don' think you're aware of how much that's going to cost you. You are going to pay three times the amount of in-state tuition and you don't even have a job! APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS NOW! Don't bother with the one's the school offers you, they're all directed towards colleges in Alabama (the state you're in). Go online and look for scholarships! They're everywhere! A lot of things are going to change in your life within the next few months but being tight on money isn't going to help you any. Search for that free money NOW! Get to it!