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If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to make sure there is balance in your college life. In college I realize that there needs to be a balance between school work, friends, leisure, and efficient studying time. If you spend too much time relaxing or being with friends and not enough time on school work and studying, it will create an imbalanced lifestyle and may reflect in your grades. But the same goes for not having enough free time. If you spend too much time studying and preparing for class, and not enough time to clear your mind, you can become stressed and overwhelmed and that can also affect how well you do in class.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study more! I'll be completely honest, I did not study as much as I should have when I was in high school. I would tell myself to study the most in math and history since those two subjects are my biggest struggle. I think if I studied harder, I would have been accepted into more schools, like West Virginia University and University of Delaware. I would have also told myself to major in music instead of education because I did not like being an education major at all. If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to study as much and as hard as I can so I can get alot of scholarships and financial aid.

The first thing I would advise myself to do is to start familiarizing myself as much as possible with computers. I had no idea that computer knowledge would be so crucial to today's workfield. I would also advise myself to become fluent in Spanish. Living in Texas, being bi-lingual gives you a major edge on the career market. As much as I love my children, I would have recommended to my high school self that I wait to get married and start a family until I achieved my college degree and was financially stable enough to provide for them like they deserved. I started going to college blindly, without guidance or support, and did not take it serious. Thus, I am now 38 years old and having to work very hard to put myself through school. If I could go back and help my high school self understand just how essential having a good education is, and how much it would be affecting the rest of my life, then I think I would be in a much happier place today. Education is freedom.

I would tell myself to make sure to choose a college sooner rather than later and then to read up on as much information on that college as possible. I would advise myself to know what my major and/or minor will be that way I will not have to constantly change my major and deal with paperwork. I would also advise myself to get involved on and off campus with extra-curricular activities, volunteerting, and social activities. I would tell myself that college is a good time to find out who you are and who you want to be.

It is okay to want to do something for yourself; college is going to benefit you and your family. Make sure you do research on the college/university of your choice, budget for your year, plan your schedule, and most of all have fun. Your primary job will be to be a successful student, so make an effort to meet with your professors and ask for help when necessary. Get involved on campus with clubs, service, or sports; this will help you make connections for life! Remember to stay true to yourself. Do not be afraid to try new things and explore. You should especially try things that pertain to the career you want to pursue, such as joining a related student organization or doing an internship. Testing these waters as early as possible will allow you to see firsthand if you could actually see yourself pursuing that career. If you realize that something is not for you, it is okay to change your mind and pursue something that does interest you. You are in college to study what you choose; do not be afraid to change your mind until you know for certain what you want.

Dear Brittany, I am writing to you from the future. My goal is to help guide you in the decisions you will make in the next few years. I have learned several important lessons I would like you to benefit from. First, trust yourself. Do not waste time doubting your decisions. Push forward with what your heart tells you to do and you will do great. You are smart and talented and you have people around you that love you. Rely on your wisdom and that of your friends and family. Secondly, go out of your way to make friends. Don't be so focused on the goal that you miss out on the journey. Enjoying and living life is all about smelling the roses along the way. You have an amazing life. Enjoy it! Thirdly, work hard. Nothing in life is given to you. You have to work hard for everything you get. Keep the goal in mind and push yourself. You will be surprised at how much you can accomplish. Lastly, seek out the good of others. As Einstein once said, "a life lived for others is the only life worth living."

Assuming that I could go back to my senior year of high school and having the knowledge and experience I accumulated my first year of college, I would tell myself that time management is the key to everything. The transition from high school to college is a tough one and being assigned so much homework, projects or just too many tests the same week can be a lot to take in your first year of college. Once you master time management, things start getting easier. You make a plan for the day and learn how to distribute your time equally between all the courses you are taking and also making time to socialize with your friends. I believe the key to being successful all through college is time management and once that is learned or mastered, things start getting a little more easier and it does not seem too overwhelming

If I could talk to my Senior self, I would tell myself to stop whining so much about apperances. I'd tell my senior self to seek self confidence, not in the solace of sociatal acceptance, but within myself. I would tell that senior to hold their head up, and turn their huge nose upward. These flaws that my senior self has, should be acknowledged and loved. They should in no way damper their esteem and make them feel ugly or deformed. Once they accept that their flaws make them human, my senior self will learn that these flaws don't define their entity, but rather they compliment the unique individual that I currently am. Embrass your huge nose and liberate yourself from the misjudgements of others. This will allow you to open up to people and will truly make college a more worthy and fun experience!

Learn time management! I lost my Presidential Scholarship my first semester because I got a D in Biology. The reason I got the D? I didnt know how to or use my time wisely and in turn didnt study enough to pass my exams.

Obviously, I would tell myself not to get lured in by the party life like a lot of college kids do. To me it is extremely important to stay focused in school and maintain a great GPA or academic standing. While, choosing the right college is vital to your education and success; I would warn myself not to attend Temple College. Maybe, even tell myself not to move to Austin to play basketball at Concordia University; because in the end I would quit to work to support me and my older sister. I would tell myself to always remember to follow my dreams, and stop giving up everything for people that don't appreciate it. Lastly, I would say to never allow life's struggles to bring me down and negatively affect my grades. To keep my head up high and stand strong even if I'm standing alone. If I could go back in time and talk to myself, my only goal would be to remind myself of how challenging college would be but also, remind myself to continue to be strong and smart through all the trials.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself about a couple of subjects that I find are crucial to my overall wellbeing. One thing that I would tell myself is that I have to take better care of myself by getting more sleep each night. Another piece of advice I could give to myself would be that I cannot procrastinate like I have in high school. College and high school are on two completely different levels of difficulty when comparing their workloads and basic subject matter. The most important subject that I would bring up is that I should study in bursts instead of cramming at the last minute before any test. I found that it was much easier to remember facts from my notes when I took the time to study bits at a time rather than try to look at a whole chapter a few hours before I would have to take the test. A side note would be for me to say that I shouldn't be nervous about the transition from high school to college, because I adapted pretty fast with my new class schedule once I started in my first semester.

To figure out what I wanted to do earlier in life.

If I could tell my high school self anything about making the transition to college, I would tell myself, and continually tell myself two things. First of all, I would tell myself to believe in myself. To know that I am infinitely more capable to do things and accomplish things than I though possible. To stick to my plans and dreams even when it's hard. Second, I would tell myself that college is a time of growing, learning and change. Growing into the person God designed me to be. Learning more academically and socially. And changing into a person who can support and be responsible for themselves. No longer are you living under Mommy and Daddy's roof, listening to and obeying their rules. As far as finishing my senior year goes, I would tell myself to finish strong and that its not really as hard as I'm making it out to be. High school is nothing compared to the demands coming in college.

Apply to community colleges and make sure to sign up for scholarships right away. You probably won't be able to go to a university your first year because of finances but community college is okay. Think about all the options first before deciding to go to one college, listen to your parents and take their advice they care too they don't want to keep you stranded with them forever.

I would advise myself to be more diligent about everything that I was doing especially schoolwork. I would advise myself to enroll in another Spanish class; as racial diversity is so prominent in America especially people of Latino origin who speak this language. I realize that being bilingual is an added bonus. I would advise myself to study harder and more frequently, and not wait until the night before a test to begin studying for it. I would advise myself to be a better planner, and use my time more wisely. I would advise myself to be more attentive in class, and not allow my mind to wander. I would advise myself to realize that I had the potential to make much better grades. I would advise myself to listen to my mother as she tried to tell me this, but often time it fell on deaf ears. I would advise myself to take more dual courses as the more dual courses that I took the more college credits I would have, and the sooner I would finish my college studies. I would also advise myself to be the best that I could be in every class at all times.

If I could go back to high school, I would challenge mysself even more that I did before. Although I was an A student I did not challenge myself and I did not have a regular study schedule. Coming into college was kind of an adjustment for me when it comes to my workload and getting adjusted to studying on my own free time. Also I could have gotten most of my classes out the way during my high school years, which would have gave me an extra boost in college.

I had a relatively smooth transition into the college life and I have really enjoyed my first year here at Texas State University. As a senior in high school I worried about a lot of things like missing home, not being able to handle all of the responsibilities of being on my own, and being in a school so much bigger than what I was used to. If I could go back in time and give advice to myself senior year, I would have told myself not to worry, but to welcome the new experience and enjoy the transition. I would have told myself to seek more advice and ask more questions about college itself. My high school educationally prepared us for college but provided little to no information about the transition process. There were a lot of things I didn't understand, like how I didn't even understand how credit hours worked until I made my schedule at orientation. The transition process would have been less stressful if I would've better understood a lot of the basic information, so my biggest piece of advice to myself would to have sought out more help and advice.

The advice that I would give to myself is to always remain true to yourself no matter what. Sometimes you will be put in situations where you will have to choose between what you know is wrong and what you know is right. Never feel that you have to do what everyone else is doing. You are your own person and you should make your own decisions. And the most important thing is to stay on top of your academics. That is the main reason why you decided to go to college. It is okay to have fun at times, but you have to make sure you keep all of your priorities in order. Also, make sure you are aware of all of the resources that are available around campus to help you improve in your classes. There are so many things provided for you, so make sure that you use them to the fullest. College is a learning experience. It is where you develop into the person you were destined to be. Everything is not going to come easy so you are going to have to work for what you want. But you will be fine.

Looking back at when I attended high school, I would tell myself about all the wonderful things my newly begun college life will have to offer. I would tell myself that sticking with marching band in college was one of the best decision I have ever made, because of the fact that it made the transition a lot smoother, and that I was fortunate enough to use the program and people and my second family, something to look up to whenever I was feeling homesick. I would tell myself that all the studying and work I was about to put forth would pay off, rewarding me with my first semester on dean’s list and acceptance into the honors college on campus. I would say that I know its tough leaving home and starting a life all by myself, but that I am so fortunate to have the ability to go to a university and provide myself with a plethora of opportunities graduating with an education later on. Lastly I would say that I have so much going for me, and that trusting in my instinct and making proper choices will be one of the greatest things yet to happen.

If I were able to go back in time, I would tell myself to get better grades and to actually take those english classes in order to take less classes in college. I would also tell myself to work on more scholarships so I wouldn't be in this economical situation. Overall, I would make sure that I wouldn't slack off as much as I did in high school.