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I would tell myself to choose my major carefully, to look ahead and envision what kind of future I want to have. Ten years ago I wanted to become a musician, but listened to advise of those, who suggested that musicians are unable to support their families. Instead, I have graduated with an accounting degree, and spent the last seven years making a solid salary. I am currently an unemployed full-time music major student. I know that it is likely that I won't ever make as much money as I used to, I am broke, but I am doing what I love and I am happy. I just wish I did it ten years ago. I am looking at my classmates, who are 18-19 years old and see them waisting time, not studying, and failing classes. I try to explain to them, that this is the time of their life, that there won't be another opportunity to dedicate 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of their time to studying, that they should spend these 4 years wisely and get as much as possible out of them. I wish someone would have told me that when I was in high school.

Be smart about life. Time will still pass. The friends that you have now will more than likely not be with you in 10 years but your education will.

I would have taken college courses while I was in high school. I really feel now, if I would have taken some college courses it would have helped me get ahead and given me an insight as to what it would be like. I also think it would also help in adjusting in the transition from high school to college.

Honestly, I would advise myself to have increasingly great time management. Being able to organize my time was one of my greatest hazzles as an undergraduate student. I would also tell myself to try harder, read more, and ask all the questions I can. There's nothing wrong with asking questions, in fact it helps to know that you may not be the only one with that question. Another word of advise would be, get involved! Participating in the school organizations was a great way to network, meet new people and enjoy new friendships. I would also tell myself to get a reality check, because college is a great experience but independence is key and it is nothing like high school! I guess the most important thing I would remind myself is to study hard, enjoy the experience and meet new people.

I would advise the high school version of myself to keep up the good grades. I would also tell myself that the transition from high school to college is not tha hard is just takes time and hardwork. Finally I would adivse her that it does not matter to which college you go to, a college education comes with no price for your future

The best advice I could give myself would be to take a deep breath and then jump in. I say this meaning that do not let the pressure of scholarship and college deadlines get to you. Once you have taken that breath then jump into the fun side of going to college. Enjoy the visits to the colleges and the seminars. Take your time with meeting other college students and find out what is the best thing about that college. Once you have finished witht he fun stuff, it's time for the hard stuff. Get some help when the scholarship essays get to much. Talk to friends and teachers on the best way to organize everything. Apply to several colleges, it never hurts. This is what i would let my past senior self know.

I f I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to my high school self, this is what I would say. "Life is amazing. There is no reason to assume that it isn't and there is definitely no reason for any discouragement. The future is bright and full of wonderful opportunities, so long as you seek them out. These future opportunities will be greatly enhanced as you are dilligent in your future college education. Work hard in school and your dreams will become a reality. As you know, there are many negative aspects of life all around and there are difficulties that will come. These should never cloud your mind or stop you from seeing the wonderful positive things you will be a part of. More importantly, these negative aspects of life should never stop you from realizing your full potential. Look at the negativity as an opportunity for learning and growth. You have the capacity to do anything you want. Work toward your dreams and do everything in your power to accomplish them. In particular, work hard in school, get the training you need and be successful! Keep moving forward; you will reach your goals!"

Develop good study habits and take your grades seriously! Start learning how to save money. If you dont already have good eating habits start trying to develop them now. The one most important skill to have in college is time managment. Learn how to balance school work, sleep and social activities. Once you get to college, get involved; there are hundreds of student organizations on campus, utilize all that money you're paying for tuition. Network and make connections with alumni and professors, you never know if you might need them in the long run for a letter of reccommendation or a job. College isnt cheap so once you get there keep searching for scholarships you can never have enough free money.

If I could go back to my high school years, I would definitely have some advice for my high school version. I would advise myself to keep up the good grades in school. I would also tell myself to take AP, and Dual enrollment classes, since those classes would help us to be prepare, and ahead during our college years. I would also tell myself to do things on time, and to relax a little bit, since the applications to enter college may be long, but not difficult. I would also let me know that are many ways out there that would help you to pay for college, and follow your dream to get into graduate school; all you have to do is apply.

i would say to myself probably as many others would..."bangelis, i know parents can sometimes be annoying when they lecture you, but as someone who truly cares for you and your future, i advice you to stay focused on your education because life as you get older, gets harder. the real world isnt as nice as people make it seem, if good things happen to you its wonderful but if its bad, its experience and nothing is certain in life..only your education. so stay in school, go to class do your homework so life wont b that hard on you."