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I would first tell myself to learn deadlines. I would always procrastinate and miss deadlines especially for scholarships. So when it came to start college my mother and I had to take out $25,000 in loans. Instead of letting interest accumulate on the full loan, my mother starting paying the loans off with money from her retirement. I would also tell myself not too spend my money foolishly. When I started college I began to buy Starbucks every day, buy pizza every Friday and go shopping for junk food during the weekend. I did all this with no income coming in. I took a leave from work to attend college and eventually over -drafted my bank account. I will tell myself never over-draft your account, $105 in fees is not worth it. One last advice I would give myself is keep-up with the clubs I joined. When I began college I signed up for around seven clubs but only continued with three.

The advice that I would give myself would be to go to Colorado instead of Purdue the experience would be better for me, study hard and make sure to get good grades so that I can get into Vet School, get a summer job to help pay for extra classes to get ahead in the summer, and keep in contact with the friends that I did have in high school so that when I went home I would be able to have someone.

I would tell myself the importance to try new things because it might be the last time you get to try them such as trying out for a school play and the importance of staying on top of your school work. In my high school they prepared me very well for college and expected a lot out of me but in college in order to suceed you have to expect a lot out of yourself in order to succeed and I would tell myself to make sure you see the big picture why you are at high school, what kind of work you want to do because that is the kind of work you will be doing in college. Advice on the transition would be to surround yourself with happy people and people who want to do different things instead of doing the same activities so you get to experience college life and know what is out there for you to do. Don't be afraid to try new things, you will never know what you can learn. also, academics come first.

Go to USC or UF, where the weather is good, the sports are better, and the girls are best.

I would tell myself to enjoy those somewhat sheltered years and stop worrying about the future. Everything would be fine and I was more than ready for the next step: college. While this looming future seemed dark and scary, it was simply the next step in life, and given my past and confidence, the transition would be smooth. Though there was no reason to worry, there was a reason to try my absolute best up until the last minute of school; senioritis was a non-option. Knowing what I know now, I would encourage myself to take more general classes in high school. Having a basic foundation, for example of physics, would definitely help me to succeed in my initial college classes. I would encourage myself to never give up, to learn for knowledge and not for the test, and to focus on my career as early as possible. This additional knowledge, coupled with the drive that I utilized throughout high school, would prepare me entirely for college life.

I would tell myself to get prepared, and to not stress so much over what others (in high school) think of you. After high school their thoughts and relations with you will not matter; and the popularity contest that seems so urgent to suceed in during high school will have no value the moment you step out those doors. Start focusing on your needs, wants, and goals. Plan ahead and take not of the obstacles/hurdles you will face and how to overcome them. Also, start saving and planning your finances now. Search and apply for as many scholarships as you can, and start setting money aside for those unexpected finances.

I would tell myself to get involved with clubs and activities. My parents told me to get involved but I didn't listen to them right away and I wish I had. Upon entering college I wasn't too thrilled because I only knew a couple people and I do not enjoy partying and getting drunk which is what many people do in their free time. I flat out hated my freshman year of college. Once I joined an organization on campus I made a lot of friends and I now really enjoy every minute of college life. There is always someone to hangout with and something fun to do everyday of the week.

Stay in school get good grades and take all the classes serious

I would make my high school self aware of several things that are very different from the standard, everyday routine of attending a sheltered Catholic high school. First, I should be aware of the large number of students, friends included, that no longer live according to the high moral values that were practiced in high school. These values, such as simple respect for one another and one's own body, were taken for granted, but they should not be forgotten as the people and places change around me. Among things not to be forgotten is loyalty to family members. These have always been the most important and supportive people in my life; therefore, regular contact should be kept between parents and siblings. Ultimately, faithfulness and a close relationship with God should be regarded as the first priority when attending college. It is most important to continue this relationship and to have a strong prayer life. I know that a quality prayer life will get me through those difficult moments. Just knowing I am solely responsible for the success of my remaining academic career and outcome of my future would also be beneficial during the transaction from high school to college.

If I were to go back in time, I would tell myself two things. The first is to work hard early on. Focus on studying and classwork, because it only sets the foundation for later coursework. Also, once you get closer to graduation, its harder to focus because you're looking to the next step in life. The second thing I would tell myself is to find a few organizations, both academic and social, that really interested me and pour myself into them. Meet new friends. Hold leadership positions. Do community service to give back. These organizations are where you meet people with similar goals and ambitions as you- friends that you'll keep for life. Plus, leadership looks really good on a resume!