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Dear Liliana: I know that you are in your senior year in Obregon Sonora Mexico, Next year you will be enrolling college in Tucson, Arizona. Thisis going to be one of the most important decision in your life. The transition is not going to be eassy at all. You will be in a first world place, far away from your family, friends and all the people that you know now. Further more you will have to learn from the new culture and language. You better pay attention in your english classes this senior year. Next year is going to be a totally new and challenging expiernce for you. Take care of yourself and don't be afraid of talking with people, be confident and believe in yourself. Keep working hard, always do your homework, do every extra credict assignment even if you think you don't need it, ask question! that is really important, take advantage of the instructor's office hours, read before every class that is going to give you a better understanding of the instructor is talking about and ask for help if you need, there is alwais people willing to help.

Hello, senior self! I know that high school seems like it wasn’t really worth your time. Trust me, it was. With the college transition, you are going to wish that you attended senior prom or at least stayed in school for that last semester. Listen; make the most of your college experience then. You’ll make more friends in college anyway. Stand tall, don’t be afraid, and don’t let anyone boss you around. You were a bit of a pushover in high school. College is the time to branch out and do different things. College is the time to grow up and be assertive to take care of yourself because people that aren’t your boss shouldn’t demand things of you (unless they’re your professor asking for assignments). Step out of your little girl shell and explore. Lastly, make sure you do thorough research on the college you would like to attend. Know all of the odds and ends about finances to room and board. Weigh your options. Once you’ve been admitted, make a name for yourself and study, study, study!

i would tell myself i would stop hurting my family and help my family around the house and make better deciosions and i would show them i have better choices in my live.

Yo bro fix yourself, you know you can do alot better. You have big dreams and your the only one that can make them happen. No one's going to hold your hand through this, so make the best of what you can. Spend more time with your siblings they need you more than you know and you wont get alot of time with them later. Keep your head up. Those females aren't worth loosing your head.

Bethany, I know you're ready to leave Shamrock and I know you're counting down the days until you do, and it's completely worth it. TSU is amazing. You've met some of the most amazing people and made the best friends you've ever had. You'll miss Shamrock, yes, but you'll miss Stephenville even more when you leave on those occassional weekends. That first week, Transition Week, do all that you can do. Don't say "no" to anyone about anything. You'll be grateful you weren't a hermit. That night before your Fundamentals of Music final, don't go to City Limits. DON'T SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY. Your roommate is a stranger to you now, but in less than a year, you'll become as close as sisters. Lynzie finally gives in and comes to Tarleton in the spring. You've already got some wild memories with that girl and after being separated for five years, you're inseparable now. You think these last three months of high school were fun? Just wait until that first year of college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry about what other people think. College is a huge melting pot of cultures, customs, religions, and personalities. Therefore, don't worry about being friends with everyone, true friends will show themselves as long as you stay focused and true to your own culture, customs, religion, and personality. College life can be wild and crazy, but stay focused on your goals and it is fun with easy transitions.

If I could go back in time I would warn myself about how different college would be than high school so I would be more prepared for the years to come in college. I would tell myself times can get hard but not to give up. Also, to look up more scholarships so I didn't put so much pressure on my parents.

I would tell myself not to worry. There are a lot of decisions to be made in the coming years, but everything will be fine. Focus on taking one decision at a time, and try not to be so hard on yourself. Life is about the journey. Don't rush it. You'll be amazed at the things you will achieve. Trust in God's voice and follow peace. Study hard, and don't let other people tell you what they think you should do. They mean well, but it's your life. You need to follow your heart and not worry about anything else. You are too young to begin settling and focusing so much on what is deemed practical. You have what it takes to succeed at all you put your hands to. Apply for more scholarships and refuse to accept student loans. Most importantly, follow God and live without fear.

Try more not to fall asleep in class, you need that. And never give up on yourself! You will make it as a performer!!!!! And try to find a co-signer sooner!

I would tell my 17 year old self to be wise about future decisions that I make. Also to be true to myself and work hard for what I want in life because nothing will come easy. As well as good things come to those who wait and take the time to enjoy life while I'm young!

The advice that I would give myself would be to not stress as much. In our lives we stress and worry about everything imaginable. We worry from little things like worrying about what to wear to prom, to bigger more important things like world hunger. Our world will never stop worrying and being frantic over things and making sure that it all runs smoothly. If I knew now what I knew back then, I would be less stressed. Alot of us would be if we knew how our future would turn out. I have also grown closer to God over these few years since my high school life. Knowing then that I would be this close to such a loving Father and having a strong faith in Him, would probably changed my way of thinking for the better. I would of known to learn to just have faith and to trust in Him that everything would be okay in the future. Just to know that college is not as scary as people make it out to be, I have made so many friends this past two semesters that it is a blessing.

If I could speak to my self during my senior year of highschool I would tell myself to not worry what people think. Now that I've experienced a bit more of the world I have realized that there will always be people who don't approve and will find an excuse to exclude you. I would tell myself to get more involved and have fun reguardless of its social status. I would also remind myself to appreciate my family. Nothing makes you miss your mommy more leaving to live on your own. I'd tell myself not to gripe too much about hauling my sister to cheer practice or making dinner because someday I would find I miss her company and want nothing more than a stove to cook on. Finally, I would tell myself not to put too much pressure on myself to be perfect. There will be bad hair days, B's, and missed alarms. It is the days that you don't need an alarm to wake you and you don't care that your hair is a mess because you are so overjoyed to be able to get up and earn that B that counts.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about college life and making the transition, I would explain that time management is very important. I would explain the importance of setting specific time aside every day to study the things that I had learned so that when a test came around, I would not have to cram the night before and be sleep deprived. I would also stress the need for sleep. Without getting enough sleep every night, you cannot fully apply yourself in your classes. It is hard to focus when you stay up all night with your friends. You can put time aside on the weekends to go out and have fun with all of your friends. You should set your week up for your studies. That way, your grades will reflect your hard work for future reasons when being interviewed for jobs after graduation.

I would advise myself to prioritize all my activities, reminding myself that even though sports and academic extracurricular activities are important, applying to college is even more important. I would tell myself “Young lady, you better start applying for those scholarships and all the financial aid you can get!” It’s such a big realization now; I would literally force my high school senior body to do all those things first. I would also tell myself to get prepared for the overload of soon to come college assignments by studying more in high school. Last I would remind myself that I’m only a in high school once and to take all the free time to have fun before the dread adult age comes in.

I would recommend focusing on my studies first, and social life a distant second. It is important to find and make friends that have similar interests and education goals. Study hard and find study partners. Also, always ask your professors/instructors if you are experiencing difficulties, or have any questions regarding the course materials. Do not ever feel that you must figure things out on your own. Have fun, do not get too stressed, and take the time that you need to refocus, if you are feeling overwhelmed. You are there to get an education, and that must be the primary focus of your time at school. You must also try to include activities that you enjoy doing that are outside of studying in order to make friends and enhance your college experience. Overall, make the most of your time at college educationally and socially. Focus on good grades!

I think the most important aspect of my college experience is time management. I drive many miles just to get to work and back and when I add in the 2 trips to campus for night classes, I easily put over one thousand miles on my Corolla. Not only do I have to schedule when I can study and make appointments with doctors, but I also have to predict when I will be due for an oil change to keep the engine covered under warranty. The most valuable experience at college is attending night classes with adjunct faculty. These people work during the day and teach a class at night and don’t mind bringing in their experiences to share with everyone. Without these people bringing in their own experiences, college students wouldn’t know what to expect and wouldn’t succeed as well in the real world after graduation.

The thing I've gotten out of my college experiance so far, is the amount of self confidence I have gained. I realize now that I have high standards for myself and for my education, and that I will not settle for easy classes just to get my degree easier. I like to be challenged, and I love to learn. I have realized that the "college experiance" for me does not include any participation in partying or cutting class, but rather a well rounded schedual full of hard work and commitment to my field of study.

I began studying at this school with the idea that I knew the personality of the students and the ideals the teachers had. Which, for the most part was an accurate depiction., but not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} correct. I have met people from all parts of the country and the world, and earned friendships with proffessors and other students that have opened my mind to all new ideals and ways of thinking. I also came into the school with a set of very close friends, and will leave with an even larger number of people that I trust, and can talk to on a day to day basis. Whenever I tend to have any trouble or stress with school and working excessively, my friends I have met and the teachers who I have befriended encourage me in every way.

My college experience has afforded me the opportunity to embarke upon a profession that I would not have be qualified for had I not attened college.

Wow, where do I start? College is an amazing experience. Not only do you learn Math, English, Psychology, etc. but you learn who you are and where you really want to go in life. I have heard alot of people say high school is the main transitioin point in some ones life but I have to disagree. High school changed me yes, but not into the person I am today. College taught me that I can actually be somebody that people look up to and appreciate. That alone makes me appreciate my life more and makes me realise my career choices are not only important but vital. What I've gotten out of college is the more you do, the better you feel. The harder you try, the higher you reign. The more you work, the more you will thrive to work. College is valuable to attend because it makes you want to do those things and keep learning and growing for your future. It is the reason I am who I am today and I am so very proud of myself and the things I have and will accomplish. College made me, me.