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Hello Beautiful, You're about to enter a whole new world. Forget everyone who ever doubted you, and said you couldn't acheive your dreams. Everything you need is waiting for you, all you need to do is go out there and get it. Be kind to yourself, don't forget that you're only human. Use everything given to you, every resource, every word of encouragement. Hold onto those positive feelings, and you will succeed. Be sure to commit yourself to every course, read, learn, engage. Visit your professors, they're only human too, and they've got lots to share about their experiences. If you're afraid to reach out and make friends; don't be! Guess what? Everyone else has these feelings too! Make connections that will last you a lifetime. Dream, explore, study and work hard. You'll amaze yourself and others. You have no idea how much potential you hold. So, don't let anything or anyone hold you back. You've already got this in the bag, just by being here now. Oh! And one last thing, don't forget to have as much fun as possible. Work hard, play hard! Success becomes you.

Do better in High School!

The advice I would give my senior-self would be to study and to stay on top of my work even if it gets hard and I just don't want to do it anymore. The hardest transition I had in college was the amount of time I took studying my work. In high school I knew a lot of facts off the top of my head but college goes way deeper when explaining how things work. I would tell myself not to slack off and concentrate and stay focused on school. I would try to have the least amount of distractions so I could prepare myself better. But the last piece of advice I would give myself, is to just live life to the fullest and never take any moments for granted. We're only promised one young life, so why let it go to waste? As long as your business comes first and the fun later.

To enjoy every moment. Hard work does pay off and friendships will grow and change.

Looking back on all of the mistakes I have made, I can now only wish that I had been better prepared. After all of the headaches, long nights and late papers, I can make a list out of the advice I could have used before I started. - "If a staff member is not being helpful in any way, save time and simply ask to speak to their supervisor." - "Do not forget to take a little time to yourself. Between school and work, there is not that much down time, so when the opportunity is there, seize the moment." - "Fill out any scholarship applications that you qualify for because debt comes faster than you can blink." I feel that if I would have known these tips I could have been tons more successful than I was. Although I have only completed one semester of college, I have learned so much and I have grown tremendously as a person. I only hope that I will be able to help friends that are going through the same situations that I had to.

Dear younger me, Don't stress about college. There's no need to fear that you won't be able to handle higher education. The truth is you are ready, it's just the next step. Imagine you are moving from 12th to 13th. If you apply yourself you will be able to cope. Life doesn't throw anything your way that you aren't able to handle, you just gotta find a way. Enjoy yourself, school is fun, especially if you persue your passion.

Dear Alyssa Pierce, It is 6 years in the future, and I have finally graduate college. Yes, it is possible. I want to remind you as you finish up high school to stay true to who you are. Don't compromise on your beliefs. I also want to tell you that you can conquer the world! Don't doubt yourself. Reach for the stars and you will succeed. You passion for teaching children will only grow. You will learn so much about yourself, and your philosophy on education. You will be equipped to change the lives of children who will enter your class. I want to remind you to enjoy every experience. They are what make you who you are. Most of all, have fun! Sincerely, Alyssa Stephenson (Yeah! You got married!)

Focus more on grades. Be more involved. Life gets so much more enjoyable after high school. Even though high school seems silly, frivolous, and mundane, it's a stepping stone. It gets you to college and a real education which will eventually get you to a job that you're actually passionate and care about. The stronger you focus on school, the quicker you can obtain your degree and start making a real difference in the community and the world. Don't waste your time with nonesense; spend your time wisely. Rememeber: the better you help yourself, the better you can help those around you and your community. Keep strong, perservere, and don't forget your motivation: making a difference in this world!

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to never procastinate and also do not set my goals to high. First, if I procastinate, I will never get anything done and will cram everything which causes total chaos. As for setting my goals, I do not want to set my goals high because I feel I need to achieve them and stress myself out whereas if I set it to where I can reach them and still have time to approve them, it will be more beneficial for myself. Things are way different in college than they are in high school and I wish I could have prepared myself better for the huge transition.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and I knew about college life and the transitions i would give myself two pieces of advice. The first part of my advice would be to take at least three classes over the summer at a community college because the courses are cheaper and I would have an easier lowd of work in the fall semester. The second part of my advice would be to tell myself to go to as mant football games and freshmen organization programs that are provided by the school. Th e events and organizations allow students to become more active in school events.

If I could go back and tell my high school self-something it would be to relax. That it’s okay to not know where I am going and also to not stress and live in the moment. During senior in Highschool everyone knew where they were going in and in life, everyone except me. Now I've wasted a year and a half taking classes for two different majors, that not only are classes I miserable in but also classes that have hurt my grade so bad that I lost my financial aid. I want to continue to go to school even though it will be hard and I will have to start over with this second major change. But I’m going to work harder because even though I don’t know where I’m going I do know that I will end up in a successful place. Just because you everyone else knows where they’re going doesn’t mean you’re not going to reach the same success as them, it just means your way of getting there is different, and that’s okay.

The advice I would give myself is, to try hard at anything you do. I feel like if I tried harder in school then maybe I would have recieved scholarships to help me finish school. I have come along way since my senior year of highschool, and I couldn't imagine how much I would succeed in high school if I was who I am today. I am over all a better person, a more intelligent person, and someone who knows they are going to do great things for people. I would tell my high school self to believe that you can do anything, because you can achieve any goal you set for yourself. Hard work and dedication will help you succeed in life and I should have realized that in high school.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to enroll in more AP classes and study hard for the AP tests to get credit for college. I would also tell myself to make more friends. My boyfriend is the main person I have here at college and i don't have many friends. While it is good that I am mostly concentrating on school and good grades to make my parents money worth it, I wish I had more friends to hang out with.

I would tell myself to stay at a community college as long as possible and take advantage of as many dual-credit courses as I can. Also, I would tell myself to do my research about the school before I jump to conclusions and pick a school out of instinct.

If I had the ability to go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would explain to them they need to enjoy the time they have in highschool because college is no joke. In high school you didn't have to study (No one really knew how) and everything was care free. Although as soon as you enter college you realize "wow this isn't easy anymore, and I actually have to do my homework now". College is meant to weed out the weak, and reward those of which can endure the years of constant studying and hours of homework a night with a fulfilling and happy career and life. My highschool self didn't work hard and thought school to be easy, and assumed college would be the same and I would breeze my way through it because people exaggerate. I wish I could tell my highschool self to apply to more scholarships to help mom out because times are tough, and to start picking up on study habbits now because you will use them more often then you expect! The last thing I would say is enjoy your high school days!

As a high school senior, I was anxious. College was quickly approaching, and I had been looking forward to it for so long. That school year, I was oblivious. I wasn't soaking in the moment. I just told myself to get over this year, because the next one will be significantly better anyways. I didn't put any extra effort into after-school activities, and I wasn't present in class. I should have focused on those days rather than the ones in front of me. So far my limited college experience has shown me that college isn't so much a transition to independence or adulthood. Believe me. I've seen parents make the drive to do their kids laundry or give them food. College is about growing. You transition from your comfort zone to this unmarked territory where you experience different people and grow in your passion for knowledge. For my past-self, the best advice that I could give would be to cherish the last year of high school, to simply prepare to open your mind, and to not fear the mistakes that you make along the way to self-discovery.

College is nothing like how it's portrayed in the American Pie series. You won't be going to raging parties every day, end even when you do, you'll find that it's nowhere near as interesting as just quietly hanging out with a group of friends you trust. Speaking of which, making friends will not be as difficult as you think it will. Don't worry so much about making a good impression on your dorm-mates. You'll be hanging out with them a lot in the first year. School will be kinda tough, but once you find the major you were meant for, it will seem easier because you enjoy it more. While we're on the subject of majors, if you've already selected one, don't be afraid to change it if it turns out to not be a good fit. If you haven't decided on one yet, that's okay, don't worry. What you were meant to do will find you when you least expect it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that I would love Texas State University and even though I know I am head strong about school, being at a big university like Texas State, I could get off focus because of my social life. I would also tell myself to make sure I go to SI Sessions as well as make meetings with the teachers about work that I do not understand. I would also say that it is great to make friends but I need to choose my friends wisely as well as be cautious of people that I have known before college. I would make sure tht my high school self knows to make sure that she keeps her education in her best interest grade wise when it comes studying. One major thing I would make sure my high school self knew is that Biology would be super hard but I will be able to pass if I stay extra focused and make sure that I do not do work last minute. I would also tell myself to maintain my sleep schedule but overall have fun.

The main advice I would put the most emphasis is actually applying for scholarships. Each bit counts and the more you would get the less you have to take out of loans. Less loans equals less stress about paying them off in the future.

If I could go back in time to give my self the knowledge I know now, I would tell myself to make more out of my social life. When I first arrived at Texas State I was worried I would fail out of many of my classes and disapoint my loved ones. Thus throughout the year I began alienating people who attempted to be my friends in order to keep up with my studies. In hindsight I should have been better at balancing the two to recieve the full college experience.