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"Hey You" Listen up Mr. these's years in high school are going to your most important years ever. You better buckle down and take High school serious. Don't get me wrong you can still have fun and the time of your life, but remmeber academic wise you better study your but off. The more you know going to into college will better prepare you for your future classes. In addition your first at college their will be a girl name Amy with big gorgeous blue eyes, and just a little shorter than, and trust me your heart will stop when you see her. My advise to you is stay away. Not because she will leave you or hurt you, but because you will later find out through pictures she is your long lost cousin. Beside that you will do fine in college bye past me.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, there is a ton of advice I would give myself. However, the thing that I feel would have most benefitted me would be to be smarter with money. My parents did not contribute at all with paying for school which forced me to work full time while pursuing my undergraduate degree. Since I was from a low income family, I was eligible for the max amount of financial aid and took as many loans as I could to help with transportation, supplies, living arrangements and the overall cost of attendance to name a few. However, even while working full time; my immature self often spent the money I made on foolish things instead of putting something towards my school. Now, I am trying to attend graduate school only to question if I can even afford it because of the amount of debt I have already put myself in. If I would have been smarter financially, my current debt would have been lower and graduate school would be certain. However, now I hope I am doing the right thing for myself and my family financially.

If I could go back and talk to myself during my senior year of high school, I would tell myself that nothing you did in high school prepared you for college. I would tell myself to study harder and to challenge myself to think more, whether by taking an ap class or taking my studies seriously. When I first attended UTEP I felt overwhelmed with the amount of studying that school actually required of me. I would also tell myself to be open to learning new concepts and to not be ignorant, rather than thinking that I knew everything and that college would be as easy as high school. I used to think that asking a teacher for help was to show a sign of weakness, now that I think about it, I was completely wrong. Normally I would just ignore what I did not know, and sometimes fall behind, but I would tell myself that education is important, that learning about new subjects is actually beneficial to discover what you would like to study in college, and ultimately what career I would pursue.

If I could go back to high school I would tell my future self to really research what degree I wanted to pursue before entering college. When I began college I was considered a sophomore student because of the college credits I had obtained in high school. This would have saved me a year of school, but because I changed my major during my second year in college I lost that advantage. Also I would suggest to apply to many internships and study abroad programs because they are very beneficial. Although I obtained a research experience during my junior year, I still wish i had been able to do more internships and get more experience in my field before graduation. Additionally I would suggest that, although education is very important, it is also important to keep a social life.The reason is that there will be times when the workload will be too stressful, and in those times it is good to simply take a small break. Having a bit of fun to relax yourself will help tremendously, and once you get back to the workload it will be easier to accomplish.

Please apply for scholarships. Please, please do it. You won't get any financial aid grants until your're 23 and by then you've used a lot of loans to pay for school. I know your counselor is scary and comes off rude, but bug her anyway that's what she's there for. You had a chance once to apply for a logo competition, do it! Apply to everything! You're scared of failure but nothing bad can come out of trying. Learn how to drive already. I know you're freaked out about it but it'll help you more than you know. Going to Community College before the University was a good decision, you saved money that way, just make sure you don't take a physics and chemistry course like you did. It was a block of one or the other so one course is seen as an elective you don't need. Rent all your books! They're the most expensive thing and 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time are not used. You're happy with the campus you're at now but don't be afraid to look at others, you'll always be wondering.

The first thing I would tell myself is to mentally prepare for the college life. College is nowhere near as easy as high school. The teachers are not flexible with your assignments and they could truly care less if you pass or fail. Another piece of advice that I would give to myself is to look for scholarships as a senior in high school. A higher education is not cheap, and if you want to continue on with your education, you are going to need a large amount of money, or you will have to take out loans and step into what feels like a shark infested swimming pool. The last thing I would tell myself is to try making connections from the start of your higher educational studies or even before. Connections, and professional acquaintances can definitely help you find a job right out of college to help you start paying off your student loans.

“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”, famous words by Franklin D Roosevelt that speak to those who understand the importance of perseverance. Typically as a high school student, many often feel invincible, on top of the world, and with an infinite source of knowledge. It is not until college brings one down from the clouds that it becomes very clear the pursuit to greatness is not as easily achieved as previously imagined. The walk uphill might even seem unreachable. However, there is no mountain top that isn’t reachable. I would love to explain to my former high school self that life is about perseverance, even in the face of defeat. “Your will can be broken, your crown can be stolen, but your heart of a lion must never be hurt. The mighty roar of persistence knows no walls it cannot climb. It may seem easy to abandon ship when the tides of college seem to be unbearable, but greatness comes in remaining aboard and overcoming one wave at a time.” Those would be the words I would tell my high school self.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that prioritizing will be important when getting to college. This would include prioritizing time for studying and making class and homework a priority. I would also tell myself that the transition from high school is not one I had to handle all on my own. Asking for help from those who had already gone through their freshman year would benefit me tremendously. The final thing I would tell myself is that college is expensive. There is a necessity to budget what my employment was paying me so that I could pay for school and still have money set aside for fun and socializing with my friends.

Glen Charles Chapa, what I am about to say can set you down the path of success beyond any comprehension that you have at this moment. I am you in about 10 years... After you graduate you will be tempted to join the military, Do it do not wait. Once your out do not move back in with mom, move right into the dorms, this will help you not miss class as well as be around those who have the same goals as you. You won't know what you want to do once your in, but I will tell you right now that you want to be a doctor so chose pre med. Also, do more than just full time and expedite the process. I know youll want to hang out but you will have fun in the Marines, so now its time to grind. I can tell you how to be the best, but I know my self...you have to choose to be the best. So make that choice and do better than how I did it. A smart man learns from their mistakes, a wise man learns from others! I hope you make the right choice!

Speaking to my 18 yr. old self as a senior in high school, could might as well be the same thing as speaking to a complete stranger. I'd tell my obsessive self that in 2 and a half years, missing top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, and not being able to attend my dream, overpriced university would not matter when I'd find myself studying abroad in beautiful Italy with the absolute best people. I'd tell myself that things were about to drastically change; that the boy I once thought was "the one" would break my heart, and I would soon become a person few would recognize. I'd tell myself that it gets better; that it would take college and it's wonderful experiences to make me realize how strong, independent, and capable I was of doing ANYTHING I truly set my mind to. The main thing I would advise myself was to never lose my "soul." To keep dreaming big, and never lose my passion, because it was those two things after all, that would keep me moving and keep me motivated.

The advice that I would give myself as a high school senior would be to try the hardest that I possibly could have. If I were to have tried harder in classes, particularly math, I would not have to be in a remedial math class right now. Unfortunately however, I slacked off for three years of high school and it truly has come back to kick me in the butt. If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would have forced myself to try harder and to strive for excellence, something of which I know I could do. I would also tell myself to start opening up more and talk to people that I do not know well because college is not only about receiving a higher education, but also gaining the social skills to communicate with strangers and people that you do not know too well. I can gurantee you, one-hundred percent that if I were to go back right now and talk to my previous self I would tell him to get his act together and to work his butt off. It truly does go a long way.

Dear past Marlene, You will be attending college soon and I am quite proud of you. I want to let you know that college is a different world from high school. You may take your teacher's advice very lightly, but I am here to give you more in order for you to understand it better. When you enter into your classes make some friends. Some of these people will remain your friends for a long time. You may change your major once or twice, but remember this is your decision and NO the school colleges are not conspiring against you; they just have to go through a prodecure to make sure your classes transfer correctly. The last thing I want to let you know is have fun. Some of your classes may be tough, but remember to relax and take sometime for yourself. This is will help you in the log run to finish with the expected timeframe you have put for yourself. Sincerely, Future Marlene P.S. Invest in a good bike, lock and chain!

If I had to do it all over again I would suggest to my mother to take me out of school and do homeschooling instead. From my first hand experience I learned a lot from sports and my coaches and from social life in my religion. Also being a basketball manager, my coaches treated me like a student coach and I still use some of knowledge and skills they taught me today in my life. I also use my leadership skills from my religious social clubs into my everyday life.

Seeing as how I’ve always been one to sweat the small stuff and worry over the littlest things, I would tell myself just to relax a bit and not worry so much. I should just take everything a day at a time, try my best, and the rest will come naturally. Worrying will just make things worse and cause me to become more overwhelmed which will not help any situation whether it be with a class, job, or internship.

Don't sweat the hard stuff. Making friends may be hard for you, but it's worth it in the end. Trusting people can be difficult, but trust is only one part of a relationship. People will always try to push you down and keep you on the ground. You have to learn how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and continue on as if nothing had happened. There will always be idiots in the world; you just have to have the patience to deal with them and ignore all their uneducated comments. The key to success is not knowlegde, but patience. You must be more like an ambush predator than a pursuant predator. You will never catch your prey if you don't have the patience to wait.

Marisol, take more seriously the ACT and SAT exams do not think that having good grades is enough, prepare for these exams if you want to get accepted into your first option university. Don't be scared, trust your English, and take double credit classes, believe me it's better to take them now, you could save money, finish your core classes faster, and start your major classes before. Don't be shy about asking questions. Study hard and manage your time, but don't forget to have fun. If you go to UTEP take math1321 because math1319 will be boring to you, when you have writing assignments go to the writing center they will help you, and you will get better grades. When you want to study go to the rooms on the 1st floor in the Library. Rent your books to save money, and read before going to class. Try to eat healthy and don't drink caramel frapuccino every day because you'll start to gain weight. Sleep 8 hours and don't stay awake late watching k- dramas because waking up early will be hard. Don't be stressed and enjoy your college journey.

Research all the possible careers you can study. There are so many careers that you are bound to end up in the wrong one if you're not careful. Don't waste your time waiting for the career you're meant to be in to come to your head, MOVE! Do as much as you can about everything and you'll eventually find what fits you best in school.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell her to stay focused, motivated and finish what you start. Work hard and always do your best is the best advice. If you always do your best you feel acomplished and fulfilled. Be sure to take advantage of all the help and resouces available to you and make the best use of your time. Take the time to get to know yourself and what kind of career path you would like and go for it. It would have been much easier to finish my college education 15 years ago before I was married with three children. There is so much more to juggle now that I have to support myself and my family. What ever stage of life you are in it always seem hard, but you do what you have to do to get it done. The last thing I would do is give her a hug and tell her good luck, work hard and it will all work out for the best.

As hard and painful as your adolescent years have been since trying to grasp with your OCD, while anxiously longing to fit in at school and truly express yourself, do not be dismayed! You have an abundance of gifts and talents that are waiting to be explored and developed. As challenging as it will be, give yourself a clean slate in college to make friends, believing that others will like you and see your wonderful personality and enduring qualities. Do not be afraid, but embrace with confidence and optimism all the good things campus life has to offer, like getting involved in an organization, having a newfound freedom away from your parents, meeting fresh, new faces, and most importantly, having the opportunity to learn! In a way, your life is just beginning now, as you set out on a road of self-discovery full of whole, new experiences. Last but not least, trust in God and His power to fill you with hope and assurance that your college years will be fun and enriching as long as you keep an open mind, work hard, and stay committed. Faith and love make all dreams possible.

Dear Hannah, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength” –Corrie Ten Boom. Every sleepless night of worry and anxiousness will not contribute to your confidence level. Look in the mirror. You see that? You are beautiful and intelligent—and ready for college. Not all high school seniors have it together. They are nervous and excited, too, so do not feel lonely. Right now, focus on YOU. Focus on your education, your friends, your family your faith, and most of all, your happiness. Your happiness fades away the more you worry about college. Only you can make you happy. I know that sounds cliché (and as a sassy high school student I know I sound like your mother). But if you work toward happiness, nothing can stop you. I promise you are more than prepared for college. Your mind is strong, and your talents are sky high. Look within yourself and find that confidence and happiness. You are ready—you just need some courage. Just remember, only YOU can make you happy. Sincerely, Hannah