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If I were to go back and talk to my high school self i would have said that you need to learn how to make a schedule and then get in a habit of either writing down a to-do list or using a daily planner. Also I would make sure that my high school self knows that homework is going to take a lot more time and you get a lot more to do so plan around that. Basically the main thing i would have told my old self is that I need to learn how to be more organized and how to get stuff done.

If I could return to my senior year, I would tell myself 3 things. First, I would tell myself to do more scholarships. I spent hours and hours doing scholarships, but there's never too many to apply for. Second, I would tell myself not to stress out so much about leaving for school. The transition seemed daunting, but it went much smoother than I could have everimagined. Finally, I would tell myself to keep working hard. Don't let myself get down on things that I can't change anymore, and move forward in all things.

I would tell myself that I should take more of a variety of classes. I am undecided on a major and so if I would have taken some different classes, I might have been able to narrow down on a career that I would enjoy. I highly recommend for all undecided college students that they take a variety of classes.

If I were able to go back and talk to myself, I would make me straighten up my act my senior year. I would tell myself that even though it was senior year and I thought I was almost done with schooling up to that point, that I still had a long ways to go. I would have told myself that I needed to take classes seriously because they were the only things that were going to prepare me for my next level of schooling. If I would have known what I do now about college, I would have acted and would have been more committed to my schooling at the end of my high school career.

Elizabeth, I know this sounds weird but I am you in eight years. I know you have your mind made up on the military. It's a wonderful idea to protect the people who saved you as a baby. Here are some things I want you to be ready for while your away. You will have four nephews and a neice that you will never see grow up. Your foster father will have a heart attack. You are going to see the most beautiful places in the world and you will see the worst countries. You will help womens education in third world countries and you will help the orphans of AIDs victims in Ethiopia. You will have times where you have to take action that will haunt you. But I want to tell you that you are strong. I want to tell you to complete as much school as you can while you are active military. When you get out your body will be very broken. You can't see the physical wounds on me but something will happen and you wont be able to do things you can today. Don't take this life for granted. God bless.

I would tell myself three things. One- stay up those extra couple hours to get the better grade, two- start building credit so I could have gotten accepted for private laons on my own, and three APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. Better grades would of helped me recieve scholarships and get into my first choice school, and develop better studying techniques. Building my credit would of saved me a lot of headaches I endured getting denied from every private loan place with a cosigner. As annoying and time consuming as it may be apply for as many scholarships as possible, because that's FREE money for school.

I would let myself know not to wait before getting into the early biology courses so that i wouldnt have to take as long to get my degree finished. Also I woul dlet myslef know that it does get easier to handle and there is a lot of people that are willing to help, and not to wait to seek out that help.

Knowing what I know today about attending college, I would advise my past high school self to experience all in a healthy way. Volunteer as much as possible. Join clubs and organizations that help our world. Do not be afraid of the unknown. Do not stay in your comfort bubble. Converse with people who have opposite beliefs. Know that as strong as your beliefs are, someone believes the opposite just as strongly; and, when you believe in something so strongly, your mind becomes more closed. The more open you are to new experiences, the further you will learn and grow. Love everyone. Smile at everyone. Study abroad. Stay happy and healthy!

I would tell myself to not let anyone hold you back. To get to where you want to be, you need to stay focused of your goals. I would also tell myself to make more time for family because, once you're away at college, you will miss them like crazy and will wish you spent more time with them. I would tell myself to save more money instead of spending it on clothes and eating out because once you're in college, you will automatically be in debt. Lastly, I would tell myself that mistakes are okay. They will happen along the way, but there's no need to deny they ever happened. You are only human, and no human is perfect. You will never get to where you want to be unless you learn from your mistakes. In able to learn from them, it is okay to make them.

Don't go to college until you know what you want to achieve, and are ready to work for it. Until then, you won't be ready to take full advantage of the incredible opportunities that spending four years on a university campus will offer. Once you're ready, go for it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. It's important to get those A's, and it's just as important to get to know your professors. They're people, just like you, and they have the power to open doors and give you opportunities that you'd never even know about otherwise. Ultimately, it doesn't matter how smart you are. What matters is how hard you're willing to work. Build things. Make things. Meet people. Work hard. Take care of your body. Fill your brain with knowledge. You owe it to yourself to do these things, because when it comes down to it, this is the only life you get. Always remember these famous words: "The future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one!" - Dr. Emmett Brown

I would go back and tell myselft that I made the right decision and to not worry about anything. Lots of things have changed since I got to college. I moved from Texas to Minnesota and live in a small city instead of the 4th largest metroplex in the US. I knew it was going to be a lot that I had to adjust to and I was scared that it was all a mistake. I lived my entire senior year and the summer afterwards just hoping it was the right thing to have done. That I wasn't going to get up there and feel completely alone and homesick. I would tell myself that at first you may feel homesick but all that work you put into finding a school was completely worth it. You will eventually feel at home up there. You will have friends and awesome adventures. Just remember that everything will work out and you will feel awesome.

Listen my friend, you have what it takes to become educated. Your journey may not always be easy, yet it will always be worth your effort. Love yourself, be kind to yourself, always do your best and your life will be blessed abundantly!

If I could tell myself anything, it would be to find the balance between spending time with the people I love and working on the important aspects of my education such as homework, studying, and networking. I would also tell myself that it's okay if I'm not perfect and make mistakes. Bumps in the road will come, but it's how you handle them that matters.

If i had a chance to go back in time and give myself some advice's, i would tell myself to; save up money, apply for scholarships, take advantage of any opportunity that is offered, learn about the school and understand how the education system works and process. Joining multiple clubs, organizations and doing some volunteering work would also be some things i would suggest myself to do on my first year in college. I would tell myself to be active and involved in school so that i would have a better chance to utilize the resources that the school provides and to take advantage of the opportunities the school offers. Networking would also be something i would suggest to myself. Connecting with the school, professors and my colleague is a great way to start networking. Overall, I would tell myself that it is important to have a good understanding of where i should be and what i should be doing. Taking the chance to go over and understand how the education system run would save me a lot of time and a lot of money.

If I could go back into time and tell myself what I know now, I would tell myself to take classes in high school that will actually help me in college. Instead of taking just general classes, I would tell myself to take a course that will meet one of the goal requirements for graduation. I would tell myself to take Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) during my junior and senior year in high school since it allows students to take college courses for free. It would help me get a good head start during college and I wouldn’t have to struggle with financial problems. Also, taking college courses in high school will allow you to be able to graduate earlier when you enter college. I would tell myself that high school is fun and that you should make the best out of it but thinking about your future and going to college is more important, especially if you do not want to struggle in the future. College allows you to have fun but it teaches you to be more mature and responsible. Time waits for no one, so make the best out of it and use it wisely.

Knowing what I know now, I would go back and tell myself that I was a fool for not going to college after high school graduation. There were so many opportunities that I missed out on such as frat parties, falling in love, and the competiveness of other students. So far it's been the best experience I have ever encountered in my whole life. And challenges, I love even more and that's what college does to prepare you for the working field. The student body is great and the staff on campus are so friendly and helpful. So why was I so afraid to start college? Fear of the unknown and fear of failure. I choose not to live in fear any longer and it's better I start college now than to never get to experience college life at all. College is there to help you prepare your life and earn a degree which could lead to better employment opportunities. I have missed out on so much that I'm grateful now that I get to experience these life changes events. If I could do it all over again I definatley would have gone to college sooner.

If I was able to go back to myself as a high school senior and talk to me, one thing that I would tell myself is to not be afraid of anything that comes at me. Take things by the horns and do the best every time a task or something challenging comes my way. This is because the only way to grow and be successful in life is to fail a few times and pick yourself right up afterwards. If you never make mistakes in life, then you will never keep moving forward. You will only be stuck in one place and as the same person for the rest of your life. I believe this is what I would tell myself, because when I was in high school I was afraid of taking risks. Thus, missing out on plenty of great opportunities that have come my way. For the rest of my life, I no longer want to keep doing that. I have changed significantly to learn to accept my failures and take the good instead of the bad from it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not take advantage of my freshman year like I did previously. That I should focus on my academics and less on my social life because in the long run, the academics go way ahead. I'd also tell myself that I made the right choice not going to University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee because I wouldn't have met these great people that I'd be meeting today. I'd also tell him that college wasn't what I wanted it to be at first and that it can be if I allow it to be. I would also tell him to enjoy the cafeteria food more often because I will miss it once I live in apartments. I would also tell myself to not worry about making friends in college because I'd be making plenty of friends for just being me and not anybody else.

As a high school senior, you’re going to feel the impossibilities. You’re going to fear having responsibilities and making difficult financial decisions. You’re going to feel the pressure and the uncertainty in every decision you make. You’re going to feel the stress and hopelessness in trying. You’re going to want to give up and say that you’re not ready to explore independence as a responsible college student. Mia, you’ve made stupid decisions as a teenager and suffered the consequences, but you’ve analyzed your mistakes and have made discoveries about yourself. Stay positive with an open mind when you take your first steps into college because you’ll discover more about yourself. My advice to you is to create a purpose, believe in it, work hard, and never let anyone crush it. Go to college, open your mind to the endless possibilities in store for you, and create that purpose worth living for. You might not make a difference and you might not make a change, but just remember that your voice, beliefs, and ideas are important to you, and that’s all that matters when you’re on the pursuit of happiness.

I would tell myself to branch out. As fun and exciting it was to go off to school with a great friend, it ended up negatively. I would encourage myself to study and try as hard as possible in my classes. While I got by without studying in high school, college is much more important and every action, or lack thereof, influences the future in unexpected ways; you'll kick yourself for not using your full potential. Lastly, I would tell myself to get informed about options. It's important to know what needs to be done in terms of generals, pre-major, and how to get things done as soon as possible. There will come a time when you'll realize you wasted time taking classes you didn't know you didn't have to take. Overall, enjoy; it goes by faster than you expect.