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If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school senior year and knowing what I know now about college life and making the trasition, the advice I would give myself is to apply for plenty of scholarships, grants, and loans. I would give myself this advice because in college it is very expensive being a student. You have to pay for classes, fees, books, and other college related material. Also, unexpected occurences can come up like tuition fees increasing and budget cuts. Also, another advice I would give myself is register for classes immediately and don't wait until the last minute. Registering for classes is not easy everybody struggles to get into a class because most classes are a requirement class and there are very few classes handed out and very few teachers that teach it. Taking advantage of these advices will make my high school senior self very relaxed when they reach college because they will have plenty of money with all the scholarships, grants, and loans they applied for. Also, they will have all the classes they registered for because they thought ahead and took advantage of making their registration a priority.

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self I would have a lot to say. I would start by telling myself to take different classes my senior year in high school and also in tech; classes that would benefit me once I entered college instead of some of the other classes I took. I would also tell myself that I need to start out at a community college then transfer to a college or university. Because I would get further, faster doing it that way rather than opposite. And most importantly I would tell myself to find a college or university that fits me that I want to go to rather than one that family pressures me into attending. These are all important things I wish I could go back and tell myself because it would help save a lot of hassle, and frustration that’s happened or is happening now.

I would not let anything interfere with my school work. No amount of pressure would have came between me and my goals. I would have love to know that time would fly by and to appreciate being a student and the learning processes. Staying focused would have been an understatement, I wish I knew that ten years ago when I graduated high school that I would be looking back and wishing I had put my all into college the first time around instead of struggling 10 years later. I wish I would have had the confidence to be the best student possible, dropped any relationship that hindered my progress and I wish I woud have stayed on course with my major/degree plan. Looking back, I'd definitely say that you are NOT giving up no matter what!

I would let myself know that everything was going to be alright and not to worry about a thing. I would also throw a caring arm around my shoulder and encouraged to keep my chin up because the life change that I was about to experince was going to allow me to the person that I had always dreamed of being. I would share the "soon-to-be" experince that college had no limit to how far I could go to acheive my dream and that I would have the biggest support group behind me that I would soon meet when I first walked through the dorm doors of my new home.

Taking upper level classes in High School is an easy way to save money in college. Do yourself a favor and enroll in AP and Dual Credit courses. Learn a foreign language early. Having a specialized skill in the arts or athletics is an easy way to get extra scholarship money. Don't waste your time trying to be popular or partying, because who you are is more about what you make of yourself than about how cool people think you are or how much you can drink. College is expensive and it is too often wasted on young, unfocused students who do not know what they want to do with their life. If you have not figured out where your ambitions lie by the time you graduate high school, then I recommend taking a few years off of school before you start racking up student loans. As an older student, I came in knowing exactly what I wanted out of my collge experience. I took the classes I needed to take and got the degree that I am now putting to use, while only accumulating minimal debt.

I would say, "Brittany, get involed early on, but do not over commit yourself. I tried to get involved in too many organizations at the beginning of the year and had to stop doing some of them because I did not have to time between studying, volunteering, and spending time with friends. Your professors are there to help and want to help you succceed. Do not be afraid to talk with them after class about a test or upcoming project. Also, emailing is a great tool to use to get a hold of your professors. Use it wisely and always be professional in your emails. Lastly , try to not get too stressed about school, but enjoy your time of volunteering, spending time with friends at the river, and the school work itself. This is the last time in your life you will get to just simply be a kid." That is what I would tell myself.

There are three pieces of advice that I would tell myself. The first piece of advice would be that high school friends are not going to stick but college friends well. The second piece of advice is to go out and try different thing. Explore all the possibilities that you can and do not let anything hold you back. And the last big piece of advice that I would tell myself is to have fun. You only get to experience so much during this time so make the best of it and have fun.

The advice I would give myself from knowing what I know now is very elaborate. First I would tell myself that college is completely different from high school and that time management is a necessity. In college I will have lots of freedom and time to do things that I didn't have in high school and that the way I management my time will either bring me success or failure. Another tip of advice I would give myself is that I have to constantly study to be successful. College is not like high school in the sense that I could look over my notes five minutes before a test in high school and still make an A. In college I have to deeply prepare myself for any test because looking over my notes five minutes before my test will bring me a failing grade. The final and most important piece of advice I would give myself is to get involved. College is ultimately what you make of it and by involving myself in groups and activities I will have a great and fulfilling college experience that I will remember for a lifetime.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there are several pieces of advice I would give. I would first tell myself losing my friends from high school won’t be as bad as it sounds. You will stay in touch with the ones that matter and in college you will meet people who will show you what true friendship is, rather than taking advantage of you. I would explain to myself that the boy you spent your life dreaming of just might be one of the first people you meet when you move into your new room, and you will not feel lonely again. The last piece of advice I would give myself would be the most important. I would tell myself that while you may be quiet and shy right now, in college you will grow more than you ever thought was possible. You will learn who you really are and become a strong independent person who loves life and aspires each day. You will not only realize what is important to you but you will also know what it means to truly be happy.

The Army will be stressful, don't enlist in the Infantry, you will hate it! Also, college is pretty nice, but make sure you're more social. The best advice, though, is only take as many classes as you think you can handle. Do NOT listen to others who say you should take a lot of hours to get through your college career faster. Believe me, you will be hearing them complain come finals. It's better to take it slow and do good, even though you may graduate a year later, than to rush through it and be stressed all four years. Good luck and remember, college is a cake walk compared to the Army when you ship out on July 24, 2008. Bye bye, I must return to the future!