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Time will go by regardless if you want it to stop. Keep your goals close, and your distractions far away. Study and love what you do and not what people tell you, is the best to do. Start something that you will know that you will finish. Excuses will only slow you down, so keep running forward because running in place will not get you nowhere. Remember to keep friends that are goal oriented and not the ones that will drag you down. Learn as much as possible and have fun at the same time. Achievment is more exciting when you know you put your whole heart into it. Real significant others are the ones who will praise you the whole way, and not discourage you. Take time for yourself and find your way of completing things. Ask questions and do not be intimidated by hard ones. Most of all, love life and everything that is in it, because this is your own time to shine!!!!

I would definitely tell myself to work harder and be more focused. I want to be a translator and I speak a few different languages right now (spanish, japanese, korean, french) but if Icould talk to myself back then I would have told myself to work on the flaws in my speaking different languages so I would be better prepared.

I got into my dream college but I could'nt afford to go because I was the senior who didn't know how the financial aid process worked step by step. If I could time travel back into my senior year I would have taken my quest for funding my dream education way more seriouse. I WOULD HAVE ASKED FOR HELP FROM ANY ONE WHO COULD PROVIDE IT. Yet to be honest, I would'nt want to go back into time beacause I feel that the mistakes I made my senior year have made me the stronger and more informed person I am today.

We all learn from our mistakes. But what if we had an advantage and knew the consequences and the paths we needed to take during college life? Well, if I could go back as a senior in high school, I would definitely give myself advice to help me with my college life. Some advice I would give myself is to save money for college and try to get as many scholarships available. With scholarships, you get free money by applying and maybe writing an essay. You can never have too many scholarships to help out with school. One other major piece of advice I would give myself, is to study as much as possible. In college, you have to learn to do things on your own. One final huge piece of advice I would give myself, would be to figure out what you want to do with your life. Plan out the future so you know what classes to take, what schools will offer the degree that you want, and just start out early.

Dear Kristian, Everything is going to be alright. Take one day at a time and with each and every door you walk through wear a smile and say hello because "beautiful people say hello." Remember : "It's all about NETWORKING." You never know what the face behind the mask is capable of, or who your guide on the path to success is going to be. Surround yourself with positivity and prestige on a daily basis. Commit yourself to extracurricular activities that you are passionate about and stick to those commitments. Assume the role of leadership, this builds character and discipline. Remember: "It's all about TIME MANAGEMENT." With that being said, stop procrastinating, start applying for scholarships ASAP! Scholarships = Free $$$ for college! The more you learn, the more you earn. On the road to success, be sure to stop and celebrate your victories, no matter how small. Reward yourself and most importantly maintain both your grades and your health as well. Eat healthy, exercise and get some sleep! Occasionally you are going to have to pull all nighters, but don?t worry the 'A' will be worth every minute of it. Stay genuine, Kristian Browning

As a high schhol senior I would tell myself to focus in class and meet the deadlines. I would push myself to study harder for test and quizzes and not take for granted the many chances the teachers would allow us to make up assignment, not in college. Get used to studying at all times because you never know when a test or quiz will be given. I would advice myself to be more open to the teachers and ask questions and be more involved in class disscussion. Be quick at taking notes and if I did not catch something not to be afraid to ask the teacher/professor to repeat it once more. I would have to learn to be independent becasue in college there is no "bell" to tell you when to go to your classes or if you are already running late. I would try to be a more on-time student and not be late to class because in college you are only allowed a few tardies before being dropped from your class even if you did pay for it.

If I was allowed to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, there are several pieces of advice I would give myself. First, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. You can never have too much financial aid to assist you in college. Books, supplies, tuition, extra-curriculars, room, and board are becoming increasily expensive. Second, I would advise myself to take only as many classes as I could handle and not to overload myself. Every class is important and you must dedicated as much time as necessary to complete the work distributed by your professor. The more difficult the class the more time you must dedicate. In semesters where you have difficult classes, its a good idea not to take as many classes as you normally would. The last piece of advice I'd give myself is to make sure you know how to navigate the campus and be familiar with where your classes are before the first day of class. This prevents any embarrassment from being late on the first day of class.

Dear Self, Wake up and start moving! Just because graduation is months away does not mean your off the hook yet, you still have college to worry about. Get out of your slack off elective classes and join some duel credit classes. Also join anatomy, after all your going to need it since your going to be a veterinarian. Challenge yourself, go the extra mile. You'll have a whole summer to yourself to do nothing, do nothing then. Don't forget to fill out your FAFSA, oh and sign up for grants and scholarships. They come in handy when mom's too broke to help you out. Don't just think tuition either, take into consideration that some of your textbooks cost more then your class. Please work hard and stay focused. Make sure you have as little worries as possible when your first college semester starts. Believe me, you'll have more worries when the lessons start. Be prepared and don't take the easy road out. You have a long road ahead of you so make it as comfortable as possible by preparing yourself for it. Remember you can never be too prepared! Good Luck.

Well hello, it's wonderful to see you again Lil. You seem to be ready for college, aren't you? Or at least you think you are. There are a few things you should know about college and the huge difference as compared to high school. Lil you have to learn to manage you time in every way possible. By this I mean, buy a planner and write every class you have, tests, final exams and anything you have to work around. Take advantage of every free moment to study, prepare, read your textbooks, and organize your notes. These notes will help you on your finals and exams between then. Set your prorities, remember college has to come before parties and gatherings. You should also be positive in everything. A good attitude will help you reach your goal and reach for the stars. In college remember that you are an adult and have to be responsible for your work and time. You don't have a babysitter reminding you to turn in your work and study. It is do or die in college and you want to earn your degree and go on to find a great career. Good luck!

In high school I was careless about my work to say the least. I spent most of my time skipping class and hanging out with my friends while my grades suffered severely. My senior year I withdrew myself first semester after deciding that graduating would take too much effort. The second semester I decided to go to a non-traditional high school to make up the rest of my credits. I ended up completing my degree plan with the bare minimum necessary to graduate. If I could go back in time I would tell myself that high school really does effect the rest of your life immensely. After seeing all my friends go away to college and succeeding it made me want that for myself because I knew if I had made more of an effort I would be applying to colleges and obtaining scholarships instead of doing the same coursework over again due to non-credit. The most important thing I've learned in college is that going to school is a privilege not an obligation and with hard work come life-long benefits. Going to college is the best decision I've ever made.