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If there is anything I could tell myself as a high school senior, it would be to disregard your classification when making decisions. Being a freshman or a sophomore is no longer an excuse not to do something or even a relevant piece of information. You're just a college student like everybody else. So if you want do do something, do it. Don't tell yourself that it's for upperclassmen only, just do it-it's just for any student. Whether it be looking for an internship or assuming a leadership role in an organization, you can do it.

Don't be anxious about going off to college. Living on your own is not hard and you will make a ton of new friends. Focus very hard on your grades this last year of high school: they will either make or break you. Also, become friends with your teachers, you will need recommendation letters one day! If you can, get an internship in something you are interested in. This will save a lot of time and money if you find out you actually don't enjoy that.

If I could give advice to my high school senior self, I would first tell her to not let homesickness get in the way of venturing out and making new friends. College is too short to be spent in a room missing home. Secondly, I would tell her to stand firm in what she believes and the educational goals she's set, and to not allow other people power to dictate how she feels about herself and the choices she makes. Freshman year will be hard and she'll wish to have to opportunity to change what happened, but looking back at it now I realize it made me stronger. She will have roommates who try to steer her away from her goals and pressure her into doing things she doesn't want to do. I would tell her to do what is best for her. Yes, her roommates will bully and harass her and even threaten her with a tazor, but once she removes herself from that harmful environment she will then see that it only motivated her more to reach her goals. Lastly, I would want her to be patient, and know great things are in her future.

If I could go back to my high school senior self and give advice about transitioning into college life, I would stress that balance is key. It is important to study hard, but it is just as important to relax and have fun. My freshman year all I did was study and do homework, I rarely made time for fun because I wanted good grades. Because of that, I missed out on making a lot of friends, participating in church activities, and volunteering. I would tell myself that grades are important but there is such a thing as over-studying, which is stressful and, therefore, detrimental to your learning. I would tell her that taking breaks is beneficial to learning, going out with friends, going out with the youth group at church, and doing what I love, volunteering, is a great way to relieve stress. I would want my high school senior self to take advantage of this advice immediately so that she could enjoy her first semester of college. I didn’t implement these study breaks until my spring semester and I came out with a 4.0 which was better than the 3.5 I got fall semester.

Looking back at high school I realize that as a senior you believe you are on top of the world. You believe you are invincible and connot fail no matter what happens in the future and tend to care less about how you spend your time and more about just enjoying life. I would tell myself as a high school senior to quit wasting my time doing meaningless activities such as watching tv or movies. I would tell myself to start investing my time into things that will set me up for success in the furture such as applying for scholarships, researching classes, or spending more time with my family. When I got to college reality hit me hard and fast that I was no longer one of the smartest kids in the class, I was now average and would have to achieve above and beyond the scope of the class in order to excel. Nothing is handed to you in college, not money, not grades, and not more time, you have to earn each of those by working hard to achieve them. I would want to motivate my high school self to get ready for the challenge of college.

Things are different. The people, environment, lifestyle, all different. But that doesn't mean you have to change, and it especially doesn't mean you should let others change you either. The school is bigger than you thought, yet nothing like High School. Though the size is great, do not let it minimize your image of whom you are and what you believe you're worth. Opportunities are everywhere, though sometimes they're in hiding. But, that only means they're worth searching for. Hundreds of faces you will see, and of those, probably never see again. Distractions and temptations- some of the factors that will come your way, attempting to pull you in. So do you and I a favor, and do not forget that what's around you can certainly have influence, but with that, that you, too, have influence. Set your expectations, be willing to work for them, and have the mentality to overcome. Mend yourself into the person you want to be. You have so much to offer, and you'll see that the world has even more. Lastly, when you reach the feeling of giving up, remember the reason you began in the first place.

High school senior self, do not worry that you are unsure of what your future holds. Although you are afraid to leave home, college gives you a new home where you will make unforgettable memories with lifelong friends. You may doubt yourself along the way but college shapes you into the person you are meant to be. Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone to meet new people or approach your professors. These are the people that will help mold your education that is carried over into the real world after graduation. There are endless opportunities in college to grow, learn, and have fun but you have to make the effort and take risks. The quality of your college experience rests on how much effort you put into it no matter what college you attend. Lastly, you chose the best univeristy in Texas so do not ever forget that!

I would tell myself as a high school senior that I needed to start to develop better study habits sooner rather than later. I would say that I need to learn how to better balance my life and plan how much time I want to dedicate to each activity and opportunity available. I would also tell myself to be brave and meet new people. It is by simply being myself that I can feel more comfortable and just feel at peace. I can be shy at times, so I would tell myself to that overcoming my fears for even just a couple of minutes could possibly lead to have more full and memorable experiences. Also, do not be afraid to approach professors because so many of them are willing to help and are also extremely interesting people to talk with. They were in my shoes at one point too and they know what you are going through. Do not be embarrassed to seek out tutoring because that could make all the difference in a letter grade and just feeling confident when going into a test room. There are so many resources available and you just need to seek them out.

If I could give myself any advice it would be to take learning seriously. High school really did not compare to college classes. The studying is more intensive and the information is asked in a more thourough manner. You really have to know all about the subject and not just graze over the important information. I would also tell myself to ask more questions regarding University life. Adjusting to a new life away from home and without close friends can be very difficult. I would have told my self to ask more people how they dealt with the situation. I would tell myself to start being social and make an effort to meet people that are also attending the same university. Making friends can be very hard when the classes are so large, but if you already know someone you can join the same clubs or catch lunch together. The last thing I would say is to enjoy being in High School, being in a large University is extremely exciting and full of new experiences but High School is an eperience of its own. Do your best and get excited for new changes to come.

I would advise myself to study as hard as I can during the summer, and also that I need to go deep on what I want to do for the rest of my life. Also, that college is no game and that you need to give yourself a big push so that you would excel in college. There is a lot of competition for my major and I need to give my best so I can aim to be the best in the major. Also, to get advice from everyone I know that's college related. I would need that advice for my classes. And finallly, that I wouldn't slack off a bit in the year, since plenty of rest in college wouldn't be necessary, and that studying would be.

If I could go back in time and tell my 16 year old self how to prepare for my freshman year of college, I would tell myself to amp up the effort! Actually study for those pesky AP tests because they can actually save you SO much time and money in college. I would've spent more time looking for scholarships rather than sleeping away the weekends. I would've told myself to enjoy every last second of the year with my best friends. I would emphasize that once you get to college, it will never, and I mean never, be the same. All of your friends will go their separate ways, no matter how much you don't want to believe it. I would tell my young self to cherish family time, because next year, I would be over 200 miles away from home. I'd say, "Yes. You WILL actually miss your loud and troublesome family. Stop taking the small things for granted. Enjoy these last few months of mom doing your laundry." Most of all, I would tell myself not to fear the unknown; life only gets better from here.

The advice that I would give to myself as a senior in high school would be to manage my time effiiciently, always complete reading assignments, make good study aides, have well organized notes, and to communicate when having trouble with course material. Managing time in high school is different compared to college, so being involved in a wide variety of extracurricular activities in high school could prepare you for a college student lifestyle. Completing reading assignments, making good study aides, and having well organized notes all have to do with the way a college student studies; therefore, as a high school student these three key components of studying should be implemented to make a smooth transition into a college lifestyle. Lastly, be comfortable with asking for help when struggling with course material, because most times all students are struggling with the same problems.

Hello Bryan, i am you from the future. I know you are a senior but you should take all of your classes seriously and do your best. I know you are facing some challenges rite now because I have been in your shoes, literally. Just keep moving forward and don't regret something you messed up on. Just keep moving forward and don't let anything bring you down. Texas A&M is a very challenging and competetive place and if you procrastinate as much as you do now, it will be hard. Do you absolute best.

If I could go back in time and give counsel to myself in my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to calm down. College isn't as scary as you think it is. I would assure myself that my Freshman year will not result in me struggling to make C's in all my big, scary college classes. I would share my current study habits with my high school self and leave a copy of my fall semester college transcript so I could see how well I've done. If I could go back, I would show myself that college is a time to learn,ask questions, serve, and grow, and not the intense and frightening 24/7 study session I had envisioned.

In high school, I was very apprehensive when it came to the college experience and what it all meant. Looking back, I would tell myself not to stress the small things: It doesn’t matter what your major is because more than likely you will change it; who your roommate is will not be a life or death situation (And you probably will be very different from each other); friends are in abundance and are found in all types of situations (especially when there are 10,000 other freshmen who need a friend as much as you). Also, I would let myself know that all of the silly college clichés (at least as a senior in high school that’s what I though they were) are for the most part true. You will make some of the best friendships you will ever have, and freedom is in excess. In fact, you will now have all this freedom that it will now be in your hands to do with it what you want (and this will be the time that you have been waiting for to make your own mistakes, to learn from them, and make memories lasting a lifetime).

To make your transition into college easier, start now developing good all around habbits. First off keep thinking positively and never loose sight of your end goal; you are joing the Corps of Cadets, it will be challenging mentally, physically, and emotionally at times but they are just working to make you a better individual. Build a stronger friend base, you will make many more once school starts but really branch out to build your support system, however do not forget about your family they are always there for you. Study! even for those classes you know how the back of your hand develop good study habits for all your classes, because even the "easy" A's you will have to put time and effort into. Break all procrastination habbits now and plan out your daily time, you will have alot more time not in class and stricter deadlines, break thos bad habbits now so you will still be able to get plenty of rest. Start doing for activities to get in shape and improve your stamina, morning physical training imes will only get more intense as the weeks progress, you dont want to be the one who falls out!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, the first thing I would tell myself is to start actually studying and create a habit out of it. I never had to study in high school, and that mentality continued on to college with me. Learning to study, and actually studying, was a major challenge I had to overcome my first year in school. Another thing I would tell myself is to look harder for financial aid. When I originally applied for college, my family was small and my parents did not have to worry about too many kids going to college and how they were going to pay for it. During my senior year, my family grew from having three children to six children, including myself. This created a large financial strain on my parents and caused me to have to pay for a lot of my school. Because of this, I have to work during school which takes time away from my studies and adds more stress to the stress I already have from school. I believe if I could tell myself these two things before college, college would be a lot easier.

If I was to go back in time to and talk to myself as a high school senior the advice I would give myself after having lived the college life would to be myself and to follow my dreams. Shortly after being in college I realized to be the happiest and to have true friends you need to be who you truly are. To do the things you love even if it is not the "norm," I would tell myslef to stop worring about what others thought because they could never understand who you are without getting to know you. Also I would tell myself to not listen to those teachers who teold me I will not make it because I have learned that hard work and dedication can help achieve dreams and goals.

I would tell myself to cherish everyday as a senior because going to college made me realize I didn't appreciate all the good things my school had to offer. I would also tell myself to enjoy the Summer before all the hard work begins and make a bucket list of things to do before I enter college for example; go bungee jumping or scuba diving, this activity would then mark my college journey and I would have a great memory of the next chapter in my life. I would also tell myself that no matter what hard times lie ahead living away from my family that I am in the process of building my future and that in the end it will all be worth the struggles. Most importantly I would tell myself that this is going to be the best adventure of my life and it is important to find a balance between studying, my family and my social life.

When you discover that you have a learning disability, go see a doctor. Don't cheat yourself because you think it will make you less of a student or a person. You will shine. Don't let God out of your life. Mom and Dad know more than you think. Call your grandparents. Money is tricky. Save like you will live forever. Spend what is left like you will die tomorrow. Pay your bills and invest in your future. Then take what little is left and buy the shoes. You deserve them. There is entirely too much beauty in this world to harp on things you can't change. You only get to do this once. You will become most like the people you surround yourself with. Choose wisely. You are NOT fat. Eat the cake. Learn to truly listen, don't just wait for your turn to speak. Honesty builds relationships; bluntness break them down. A casual "thanks" and a genuine "thank you" do not always carry the same weight. There is sorrow in loss; there is relief in letting go. Know all of their differences. Be kind. Be loving. Be patient. Be strong. Be gracious.