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If I could go back and tell myself what I know now I would tell myself not to be so scared. It is easier than most people think. I would also tell myself to be prepared to never have a second to waste. Between work and school there is a lot of stress on time. The college life is nonstop but easy to excell in as long as you dedicate yourself to what is important. I would tell myself not to be afraid to ask questions because the professors want to help you. College is not like in the movies or on TV.

Here's the deal, times are quickly changing. You are about to enter a crazy whirlwind of life that will be equal parts of terrible and beautiful. There are things that will happen out of your control, but know that everything will make you stronger. Stand strong in your beliefs and don't change them just because you think someone is cute. If people want to leave, let them go. Better people will choose to stay. There are a few job opportunities that will come in early, but you will push off until later. Take them, because you'll miss being able to only do them just once. You're a strange girl, just embrace it. Part of your quirkiness is the reason behind some of the best friends that you have. As much as you love your t-shirt and jeans, try dressing up. You will come to enjoy it and it really does help your confidence level. Remember that it's alright to receive help from people and it's alright to achieve things on your own. School is important, but socializing is as well. Find a balance. Remember to breathe. Enjoy the life around you!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice while I was I high school senior, the first thing I would say is not to take AP Calculus. I didn't know this until I got here, but even if I had passed the AP Exam, the credit I earned wouldn't have gotten me out of any classes here. It's important when taking dual credit to make sure it will work in your favor! Another thing I would say is to be patient with friendships. I struggled in high school with feeling a part of a close friend group. I would encourage myself to keep being a friend to everyone and don't give anyone reasons to be mad at you, and eventually you will build strong relationships over time. I'm still struggling with that now, but I've gained that perspective with patience that I didn't have before. Finally, I would tell myself to stay ahead on homework and not let deadlines pile up. If you are strategic about getting projects done and space out your work, you will save yourself a lot of stress at crunch time!

As a high school senior, I was very academically focused and this would often stress me out to unordinary extents; furthermore, the anticipation of transitioning into college only heightened those extents. If I could go back in time and talk to my seventeen year old self, I would say just one word: “relax”. I have recently completed my first semester of college at Texas Woman’s University, and the transition was not nearly as tough as I imagined it to be. I truly love the college experience and I encourage many others to advance to higher learning. I would tell my high school self that in the future I am exactly where I want to be and I love where my life has taken me. Truthfully, all I would want myself to know is that trying my best was enough. Lastly, I might hint to myself that I need to purchase some rain boots because the roads at Texas Woman’s University turn into rushing rivers during a thunderstorm.

If I could give my high school self advice it would be to take full advantage when it comes to preparing for college and do not procastinate. Look into majors, research schools, and find scholarships. I did not dedicate myself to these as actively as I should have in high school and now I wonder if I am on the right track or if there is more I should be doing. I also say to research schools because sometimes I wonder if I made a mistake jumping straight into a four year university since I often feel like I am way ahead of what I am capable of. Lastly, I say find scholarships because student loans are a killer and I often worry about whether I will be in debt for the rest of my life trying to pay for an education i'm not even sure I can complete. I would advise my high school self to try be prepare for the future basically and don't waste time. You are young and don't have to have all the answers but be sure this what you want and make a plan on how to get there.

I would tell myself not to worry so much. While college is not easy, you are smart and you can do it. Study hard, but also have some fun. Do not put off going to school, it is important especially for what you have planned in life. Ask questions when you do not know the answers, and listen carefully to everything that the professor says. Do not rely on anyone else, you are the key to your future and your happiness. Tomorrow will be here before you know it, do not waste today or you will have regrets.

Stop stressing. Yes, you are going to live on your own for the first time, you'll have to take care of yourself. Classes are going to be hard. But not impossible. It's going to be one of the best experiences of your life. You are gonna have to work to keep your GPA up. But you can do it. It's hard at times, but you meet so many great people and have such amazing times. It will be all worth it. Enjoy the time you have left at home, but know that it's going to be great to be on your own. There are great oppertunites and people that help you not feel so home sick. So don't worry. Your going to do great.

Don't skip out on your education. You are a bright young man, don't give up on yourself. Just because you came from poverty doesn't mean you have to stay in poverty. Many great things are in your grasp, reach out and take it. It's scary as hell, yes, but the trip is worth the full plunge and nobody will think less of you if you go for it. I believe in you, you always have trusted in me. This time, just go for it.

Accomplishing college and receiving a degree has to be one of the greatest accomplishments in your life. Although, I am not finished with my college career, I encourage you to keep going! Don’t ever give up on your dreams and aspirations! There are going to be moments of being up and moments of being down while being in college Zakiyyah. Maintaining your good organizational skills will help you in future years to come. College is all about being organized and staying focused. Becoming personable to your professors and classmates will be your greatest resources. Most of all, do not forget what your mother and grandmother has taught you about keeping God first. God is your foundation Zakiyyah. You will do well in college and you have a great team of supports around you. Your transition to college is going to be an experience you will never forget.

Shasity, You should have applied to a magnet high school, because the high school you are currently in will not help you what so ever for what is to come. You should have also taken as many advanced placement courses as you could have, because that will save you a whole lot of money that frankly you just do not have. However, you still have a year left before you go to Texas Woman’s University. You will need to take as many advanced placement courses as you can this last year, so that you can save whatever money you can. Also, the best way you study is by writing the material again and saying it out loud. This has been the best way thus far, and let me tell you IT WORKS FOR YOU! So now that you are going to be taking these advanced classes do that and I promise you will pass the exams! Good Luck!

Knowing what I know now about college life I would tell my formers self to be patient and vigilant regarding your education also not to procrastinate because although you would like to think you have enough time it does fly by fairly quickly. Another thing I would tell myself would be to get involved in more volunteer experiences and activities to boost your interactions with others and stay in touch with your teachers because they are very important in your academic transformation from high school student to college student. Research the careers that you are interested in working in and what is required of these professionals as well as how much schooling is required there is no reason to wait start now while so your academic life can run smoothly. Overall I would tell my former self don’t stress yourself out about things that you can’t control but focus on the things that you can like making the grade.

If I went back in time to tell my senior self about college, I'll will say college is not a game. From being a first year college student the things I went through, I can say it hard. I will tell myself to start prepairing myself for lecture and staying up all night. You will be treated as a adult. You have to learn how to handle business and manage time. I would tell myself to start improving on the skills that I struggle the most in. As for help when I couldn't understand. Start taking college classes during the weekend and summer before going off to school. Think before you do anything. Listen to other people and their advice about college because they already went through it. I will tell myself that the things I learned in high school wasn;t the learning tools I needed for college. I should of as for help and study material that can already put me in a mind sit were I had a little help before I entered college. If someone would had told me this before I went to college I wouldn't be struggleing like I am now.

Take everything a day at a time. If you look at college as a four year monster filled with an assortment of unknowns, you'll just keep being afraid of the future, rather than going toward it gladly. Also, talk to people. Yes, orientation can feel like a bit of a stretch, and even the mentors' and group leader's personalitites will seem forced at times, but if you talk to people and are willing to put yourself out there a bit more, you'll have friends. And friends will make the transition easier. Don't be afraid to try new things. If you only stick to what you know from the past, you'll never be able to move forward to see what you can become. On a less serious note, take the stairs. Really, the elevators take forever to make it to the thirteenth floor. Take my word for it. The climb wont kill you, and even if you do trip and fall, you will survive the humiliation of the event. After all, no one else really takes the stairs, so who'll see you?

I would tell myself the real world is a struggle so prepare early. I used to think it was a game but now living with roomates i know the struggle is real i have to make something of myself before i can truly say im successful.

If I had a time machine, I would go back to my high school year when I was eighteen and tell myself to explore my world and get to know myself as I experience new things. I would advise myself to not follow the crowd or do what others expect of me, but to tackle whatever I do with integrity and hard work. My eighteen year old self also needs to know that she is smart and worthy. Beware of stereotypes and predjudices, and treat everyone with dignity. I would also say that it is okay to exclude people that are negative from your life. In short, I would tell myself all of the life lessons that I have learned in my fifty years. If I did that, my eighteen year old self would be the wisest high school senior of all!

I stood afar from my earlier ignorant mind; I gave time to witness the big eyed enthusiastic image of myself. I walked over and affectionately informed the young grasshopper to give less value to the opinions of those around her, because when the time comes the power ultimately lies within her. I gazed deep into her green eyes and said, “Megan continue to manifest your talents in song and dance by spending your days efficiently researching your individuality in both subjects.” I reviled the big secret and told her people in college aren’t much different than those in high school, but they are more afraid to take risk. I urged her to free fall in faith and stay resilient in love. I saw the pain from her homeless past and encouraged her to enrich herself with the power of education. I advised her to use that new found charisma, which can only be found from the college experience, to motivate others to push beyond their ideal dream and embrace unknown possibilities regardless of status.

If I could turn back in time and talk about college to myself, I would say to put more effort in my education. I did put effort but I needed more. College is very difficult especially if you're used to doing work from high school, which is not even hard if you think about it. Just wait until you get in college, now that’s the real deal, especially on tests. To take it seriously not as if “everything is going to be easy I’ll be fine.” I would tell myself to also raise money, to not let all the weight on my parents. And make it easier for them to pay my education and my books. That would really be a big relief. I would be more involved also because being involved in high school could have helped me a little bit more on my scholarships, but since I was not I did not get any. I would advice myself to actually try harder on the SAT. Having a good score on those could have help me better starting the year in college. The main thing is basically to just to try harder and not give up.

Work harder stupid!

I would tell myself to attend the college of my dreams from the beginning, not what makes my parents happy. I would tell myself that everything eventually does work out and no matter how hard times get, things get better. I would tell myself not to put too much stress on the social life and to make sure to worry about learning the things you need to learn to further your career. I would tell myself not to do anything for a boy, and to always make sure you are being true to yourself.

If I were able to travel back in time and give my previous self a few words of wisdom, I would absolutely stress the significance and value in passing as many Avanced Placement courses as possible! Though they may seem exceedingly tough at a stage when all you really want to do is slack off, the sheer amout of time and money that they prove to save if completed accordingly is beyond measure. I would also let it be known that the importance of branching out and experiencing as many clubs and activities as is feasible will later reveal its true value once applying for various schools, and scholarships as well! Beyond how well school-affiliated clubs may look on paper, they will also provide important social skills necessary in the transition from high school to higher education. Finally, I would make my former self aware that it is alright to make a few mistakes here and there; not every assignment needs to be an A+. While striving towards your absolute best is key, college thankfully is a place where second chances arise and the opportunity is available to study the fields that truly drive your passions in life.