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I would tell myself that organiztion and determination were the two key words for me to remember. I would tell myself that being sober and concentrating on what I wanted for my future was the best. I would also tell myself that independence and pushing myself to explore the unkown would be more beneficial to me than hanging on to whats comforabtle is.

Dear high school me, I know you're taking AP Calculus and Physio, but you need to replace your elective classes with some more science classes. Earth to me, you like science. Take physics and statistics because you'll end up regretting it in college. If you want, you should have joined the academy of nursing in another college. You should have skipped prom because there was nothing special about it. Save your prom money for college books. It costs a lot more than you could have imagined. Also, who cares about what you wear and how you do your make-up. In the end, it doesn't matter. Just volunteer and meet different people. Life is all about experiences, so do what you like. Forget about being different, and give more effort in the things you do. Spend more time with your family because they are cool. See you in college, Future Me

Hey kid! I know you're only seventeen but you see all this time and effort you're giving to Mr. Miyata, Mrs. Schults, and the rest of the Music Department? You should have been giving it your all since freshman year. Maybe you would have turned out to be a better musician if you did. There's no sense in trying to change anything now, but don't go getting discouraged. Keep up the good work!

Although I know that friends are easy to find and make, I have always put myself in fear with the thoughts of meeting new people. When I was a high school senior, I would stress out about the college life. I would thoughtlessly imagine myself to be the loner, the loser, the outcast. I have even heard stories of professors who barely know their students and that made me more nervous. My preparation for college was a disaster. If I could travel back in time, I would advise myself to relax and enjoy the transition to college for it brings wonderful experiences. There are numerous students with various personalities on campus. Surely, I would be able to find one that connects with me. My younger self should be assured that many of the freshmen are just as--if not more--nervous. Therefore, I shouldn't feel like an outcast to the college experience. Contrary to the cold-blooded professor myth, I would describe to myself how my professors are friendly and passionate in teaching. They would seek to interact with their students and try to help them achieve success. My professors will be the critical factors to my success.

First and foremost, stop worrying. College is an important step in the life of every youth, but it is not the step that will define your life. That which defines your life is much greater than a location where you choose to take your higher education. After 4 years of study and a degree, you will again be at a crossroads with finding a job. The more of these points you reach, the more you realize that it isnt the choice you make that matters, it is what you decided to do after you have made your choice. When you arrive at your school, if you find you like it then take it and push it to the next level by getting involved. If you find it distasteful, don't allow it to stop you. Find a way to make it better, find a way to adapt and adjust, or if you finally can't handle it then find a way to move to another school that better suits you. No one can tell you what will best suit you, only your head and your heart in concert can do that. Do your best and you will succeed.

I would tell myself to save up every amount of change or money that I could, because I would need it once I got to State. I would make sure I applied to as many scholarships during my senior year as possible. It would also have been nice to think before I packed, instead of just packing up everything I owned because I was possessive over my stuff. I would tell myself to be more involved with the school once I got there, and to actually go out and have fun with people and get to know people instead of staying in my room all the time. I would also want myself to know that it will be hard, leaving friends and family and everything, but it will be ok. It's a part of life and things work themselves out and it's all worth it.

The image of college life as portrayed in the general public can be both accurate and misleading at the same time. While it is true that living on campus is the ideal situation for most people, it can be very expensive to the underprivileged, even with financial aid of some sort. This does not mean, however, that college cannot be enjoyable. The enjoyment in college in my experience stems from the relationships I've made in recent semesters making me wish I could have made more friends in the beginning years. It can be difficult to leave your comfortable shell of friends and family, simply commuting to school and home, but that takes out both the practical and social worth of college networking. Joining clubs, while it can sound cliche when advised over and over again, is indeed one of the better ways to get to know people like yourself, and will be what you remember most vividly and endearingly once that time is over. Knowing about the various resources on campus, such as counseling during hard times, is also invaluable for those days when you feel lost and alone. You're never alone.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there are many things I would tell me. First off I would tell myself to take classes that will help me decide what I want to do with my life, and not take advance placement government or calculus, when I know that has no benefit in my college life to come. I would take art or yearbook, because they interest me, to see if in college I would want to really pursue a graphic design career like I say I would. I would also tell myself to not stress as much over situations I can not control. Waiting for college acceptance letter was the craziest three months of my senior year and I wish I would have known what I know now. I would have told myself not to stress and everything I can do is done and to live my last semester of high school stress free.

College is very different from high school. Dont get side-tracked by the wonder of living on your own. Stay on track of your studies because college costs ALOTof money. Dont be afraid or ashamed of asking for help. Although your main focus should be homework, dont forget that you live young only once so have FUN.

I would tell myself to reall research career choices and check out all my options before deciding. I would have told myself to be an undeclared major in order to explore what I really wanted when I got to San Jose State. Also, hurry up and get your license and insurance because life would be a lot easier if I could drive myself as opposed to taking public transportation.