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If I were to able to go back my senior year in high school, I would change a lot. What I would do is take la public speaking class, and join a lot more clubs or organizations. The reason why I would want to have taken a public speaking class becasue this semester I had to present some projects in front of a class and I started to gain this bad anxiety, thats what I truly wish I could of changed. Iw ish I was smart enough to have been part of many clubs or organizations back in my senior year, so I gain some experience and use that experience in college.

Enjoy every moment in high school because going to college is one of the most stressful, foreign experiences ever. Do not wait to complete the college application process because you will regret it. Do not spend any time trying to do your hair or dress up nicely for other people, only do it for yourself. Don't be lazy and wait to do your work; do your work as soon as you receive it. Get to know your guidance officers because they are the people who are going to get you the most money for your work. Don't worry about trying to fit in; do you boo boo. Read the books in school, even if you don't want to because you'll have to do a lot of that in college. Learn how to repeat yourself in about 1,000 different ways.

I would tell myself to apply to all type of schools and do not limit myself because the school of my choice might not be the one that is right for me. I would also tell myself to study harder and worker so I will have a great chance of getting into a really good school.

I would take some more time in taking to people instead of having my focus directed on my studies most of the time. I have made good friends with some awesome people at SCSU, and I do not regret having any of those friendships for a second, but i have always felt that I could have been more involved with Campus life and go out with my firends more. I would also tell my high school self to seriously look into moving out on my own. As i go through my college education as a communter, I live at home and i have recently have had the urge to move out and live on my own. I think that I would really enjoy it and I honestly do believe I am ready to deal with the responsibilities that come with living alone. I work two jobs and bring in more money than the average college student (I believe) so I believe I will not suffer financially. I think I would strive in this kind of situation.

The advice I would give myself is to focus. Every class matters, every credit matters. My freshman year I didn't care about school and I really just blew my parents money for sending me here and I took classes I didn't even need because they were "easy". College is very important and you need to take it seriously. Also if you are getting guidance from someone and it doesn't seem right, it's okay to ask other advisors for that they think you should do. And to get more involved with my school community, take advantage of being in college and go to the football games and the plays and talent shows.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, there would be a lot that I would tell myself. I would give myself some advice on time management and to avoid procrastination as much as possible because it will add so much unnecessary stress. I would also warn myself about prefectionism in college life and how it may not always be possible but doing my best will be more than enough. I would encourage myself to stick with it and continue on through the struggles that I had to endure. I would tell myself that I made it and that it is possible, and that there is so much more after high school. Most importantly I would tell myself that my struggles with my health wouldn't be the end of me and that I could succeed not only in college but in life. I would tell myself that it's going to be dificult but not impossible, to do my very best and study a lot.

Stop rushing to get to the end of the road; appreciate and savor the process of getting there. Life is the process not so much the end.

I would tell myself to start thinking about what you want to do now and make sure thats what you definitely want to do. I would also want to tell myself that you have to do scholarships and make sure you definitely reach the deadlines. I would beg myself to start looking for scholarships before time is up. I would also tell myself to be prepared to talk to your roommate and make a date in an earlier date so that you and your roommate can discuss the things you two will need to work out.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior again, I would tell my self to do whatever it takes in college to achieve the highest grades possible. Small social life sacrifices are well worth the pay off of having the highest GPA of your ability. However, I'd also tell myself to not let my GPA define me completely. Join clubs, organizations, teams.. any thing that expands your network of people and lets you take the necessary mental breaks from school work. Do what allows you to discover, explore and get the best possible experience while working towards your degree. These should be the best four years of your life, step outside your comfort zone and the rewards will be endless.

I would tell myself to go to school right after high school so i could actually be able to take care of my kids and support them on my own. Having kids before going to college just makes it ten times harder and I wish i would have went to school before having them.

I would personally have a lot to say to myself. I would start by saying that focus is everything in college. You're given much more freedom than you are in high school and its a great test to see how you are as a student. I would make it very clear to myself that getting involved with anything at school will be helpful in the long run, no matter how pointless it sounds at the time. Also i would tell myself not to be as worried as i was going into college cause its a gret expeirience and nothing like i thought it would be. Meeting new people and making friends was extremely easy and getting involved is even easier. Basically to sum it up I would say not to stress over anything until you expeirience it for yourself cause you never know what anything has instore for you.

When I arrive at the time of my senior year in high school, there would be many tips and ideas I would tell and warn myself about. I would tell myself to practice time management. Informing myself to make time for shcool work which would be my number-one priority. I would want to convince myself to get involved in the community and be ready to expand my knowlege far beyond what high school could ever do for me. I would tell myself that I finally made it to college, which was my goal since junior high, and not to stress so hard about it. I would tell myself that I am able to do anything, as long as I beleive that I can do it. I would warn myself about the other side of college in which it would be some of the best times of my life; to not being afraid to explore new things. I would most certainly warn myself that, I will only get out, what I put in for my education. I would tell myself that there's always a way and to never think about giving up again.

Dear Younger Me, Around this time you should be just graduating from high school and excited about all the opportunities that will open themselves to you. Please don't just brush them aside. Take advantage of every little thing that comes your way. Concentrate on working harder in your studies, there's always time for going out and partying later. Remember to focus on your goals and don't allow yourself to get continuously side-tracked by guys. The good ones will understand that you have priorities and will still be around, the bad ones will leave as soon as they see they aren't a priority. Make time for family in the midst of your schedule, they will keep you grounded. Make friends with people with common interests and goals. They are the ones who will help keep you on track and their experiences will help you gain insight into your future as a teacher. Always love and stay true to yourself and your beliefs/values. Sincerely, Wiser You P.S. Always say yes to second chances. You never know when you might need one yourself in dealing with school, your friends, family, career, love and life in general.

Allow more time for making friends and joining study groups/clubs. Widen your horizons and allow more time to socialize with people who have similar interestes; you can learn more about the things that are important to you.

I would tell myself to just be myself. Do not worry about others and what they are doing. It is not as important as you finding out who you are yourself and oursuing what you want to. I would tell myself to focus more on school and not as much as what other people are thinking about me, because it is true what everyone says, you will never see these people again. It is true, I am 21 years old and I never see the people that I went to high school with. What is the point in trying to impress them? Why give up time and do things that deep down I know are wrong to impress these people. I would tell myself to think about it. They would not do the same for me, I am sure. So focus on education and be the best that you can be. In the future, it will all work out.

I would try to do even better in school and get more involved in extra currricular activities. I would also apply to different schools outside of Connecticut so i could have a better college experience. I would also have more experience with applying for schools and knowing what mistakes not to make. Also i wouldn't get to caught up in partying as much because i learned that it really was detrimental to my school work.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior and give them advice on the transition, I think one very small bit of advice that would be very, very valuable to me would be that college is what you make of it. With the current state of the national debt and the rise of unemployment, everyone hears horror stories about people graduating from college and being up to their eyes in debt before they even get their first job. It's a very scary thing to think about and it made me wonder why people go to an institution for higher education when they know they're going to be in a less than fabulous financial state when they graduate. However, if you study, do the hard work while you're in school, get a study group and a tutor, and get out there and get involved, everything will fall into place. Talk to your professors - tell them what you want to do and where you want to be, and tell them to push you to your limit and then shove you beyond that. Make friends, meet new people, ask questions and never, ever give up.

As a high school senior, I had many positive influences around me. As a result, I was pre-warned of many issues college freshmen’s face. Issues such as: time management, failing academically, and the importance of staying above the influence/surrounding myself with the right people. However, of those three topics I would heavily stress the importance of staying above the influence and surrounding myself with those who value their education. As an on-campus resident, I have visually experienced people doing drugs and other things detrimental to one’s health. Unlike high school, drugs aren’t hidden in college; it is publicized and many people do it. However, I have learned that staying above the influence and remain true to one’s self is very important because drugs can completely destroy everything you worked hard for. With that said, I would advise myself to constantly remember my struggles and the main reason I attend school. College friendships are rewarding but are not essential. If a person is changing you for the worse than that individual is not your friend. Lastly, I would tell myself that it is my responsibility to care/make sacrifices for my education.

Stay focused and study hard, trust me it makes a difference. Try to make up your mind in what you really want to do so you can better be prepared for what you want to do in the future.

I am optimistic in nature and do not believe in living with regrets, however, the decisions I had made about college my senior year is something I still think about often. College is life altering and where you go to school and the education you will recieve at that institution is one of the most important things you come across in life. You must go visit campus's, take tours, and read about different colleges. The knowledge that I have inquired in the last few months about life is the most important message I will convey. Things don't just fall in to place with no effort, you must take the inniative and work hard if you want something. You must strive to succeed in college because it affects every aspect of your life from jobs you will be offered to meeting friends that may last forever. If I had known any of this two years ago, my life would be different and not as stressful. I will continue to share my mistakes with people in the process of applying to college to stress the vitality of how one choice can change your life.