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The first thing I would tell my high school self would be to hang on. Undoubtedly, the reason I acted out in high school was because I did not have a sense of direction. I think that many high school seniors expierience this . As American children, arguably the most common question we are asked is "what do you want to be when you grow up"? From the moment we learn to convey our thoughts through words, we are pressured to have our life together. The day I went to college orientation, I cried. I entered a room full of young people in business casual dress and I broke down. Although there are exceptions, many of the students in that room were hiding behind their slacks and blazers. I thought I saw ambition, but I actually saw people just as scared as me. I would tell myself to stop worrying and to just live; to enjoy every expeirience you are privileged enough to have. I would tell myself to take pride in your hard work; it is worth far more than the clothes you wear or your reputation. Finally, I would tell myself it's alright to be unsure; embrace it.

If I were to go back in time and speak to myself as a senior in high school, I would advise myself to study harder and to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I would tell myself to take high school more seriously, because the basic courses in high school are essential to the first year in college. I would answer the question I had asked myself the most when I was in my math classes, "when am I ever going to use this in life?" Here would be my answer, "you will use it in college, pay close attention!" Also, I would tell myself to be more responsible for my actions, because being in college teaches you to be punctual and responsible for your well being as a college student. Last, but not least, I would tell myself that I am capable of getting the grades and achieving my dream of becoming a Registered Nurse, so don't give up!

Hello Bre, It's me, Well its you only older. I know you and have come to tell you about our future. You are going to make many mistakes. You will be beaten, violated, manipulated, seduced and betrayed. You will hate, envy and you will be careless because you are ignorant. You will have vehicles, a home, friends and you will loose it all. You will be homeless, endure forceful men, misery, mental, and physical pain. As hard as you try to do better nothing will get better for you here. You will never see you father. Then you will have children and that will be our greatest accomplishment. You will realize that you have no right to waste your life and subjugate our children to follow in that cycle. This is your path, without this path you will not understand the severity of this message and our potential to be great. Your fuel for betterment will be your past and our children your future. Your environment is your worst enemy. Unless you leave everything behind, nothing will improve. What seems right is not but those wrongs find the greatest truth. I trust you will do well. Sincerely, Me

My first piece of advice to myself would be not to be afraid to go off to college, out of state wise. I can honestly say that was the one thing that I was most concerned about when deciding on what school to attend. What I found was that it actually helps you in so many ways to grown into the young adult that you’re beginning to become. Next I would make sure that I was involved in some kind of sport in college. Whether it is basketball, football, track or even the swim team if the college has one. It will give me a better opportunity to stay on top of my school work and also help me stay in shape. My last piece of advice to myself would be to apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible. Let’s face it, it’s free money and what college student couldn’t use that. I would also remind myself to have fun, go to parties, go to games and pep-rallies but make sure you put your business before pleasure. Or in other words your school work first because that is the real reason your there.

Dear Highschool me, Hey, it's you fromt the future. Right now you're probably going crazy trying to study for finals, get hours in at work, and getting ready to ship out to basic training. All i can say is don't sweat it. Right now you're worried about the wrong things. Stay focused on school but you need to get started finacing for college. It's a lot of paper work and trust me you're not going to want to do it when you get back from training in December. If you procrastonate too much you will be forced to pay late fees and you might not gett all the grants you would get if you started now. So get it in gear and start your fafsta now. You should also look into scholarships becuasae the military isn't going to cover as much of the bill as you thought. So just remember to stay calm and stay motivated and if you listen to my advice you'll be fine when you start college

If I could go back I would tell me that I would have taken harder Math and English courses instead of just the easier ones to receive the credit for them. I would also tell myself to start college sooner than later so that I could be in the workforce sooner. I would also tell myself to relax and study away from distractions.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE look more closely at your colleges! Just because a first impression goes well does NOT mean you will love the college forever! I know the campus was beautiful but you will HATE the school and end up withdrawing because you can't stand it up there. You WILL get homesick. Listen to your mother and stay close to home. Commute and save yourself a LOT of money, hassle, and loans in the end. Your mother knows better than you do. Also, living out of the dorms on your own will not fix every problem. You are better off commuting to Shippensburg. Please re-think your decision. Don't base your college choice on the pretty campus and easy application. And, you may not think you will want to change your major, but keep an open mind. Biology classes are much harder in college than you think they are.

Tiara you are a bright girl and an over acheiver. You need to learn to take your time and not be in a rush all the time. Don't be afraid to ask for help and swallowing your pride is not a bad thing at all. If you learn to swallow your pride then the obstacles you face and have to face will not be so dificult with help. These four years of your life go by so quickly so cherish the moments you have already.

I would give myself advice like when people actually talk about how time mangement is important to really take note on that. I would also give myself advice on deciding when it's best to be around friends and then when you just have to walk away and get your work done. At the end of the day it's about academics and education. Socializing and having friends come later on.

Even though you have a lot of friends that are going with you to this school, stay open to meeting new people and experiences. Sometimes events do not always follow "your" plan, but its okay there will always be a lesson to learn! Speaking of learning, no matter which school you attend, YOU are the one that makes the education successful. Take care of yourself and your school work first, there will be plenty of time for the social world and the two do not always have to be seperate. Exposure to so many new things will seem intimidating, just remember that it is intimidating for everyone and help is readily avaliable upon request. Above all, remember to love yourself!