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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take full advantage of the time I had left. I was incredibly lucky to grow up where I did and with those who surrounded my every day life. I would tell myself to hug my friends and family even more and to stop spending time on the couch and go out and live every day to its full potential. I would prepare myself better for moving, and to be more organized when I was packing. I would tell myself not to base my decisions off of a romance, because the only person who can make me happy is myself. It's not up to my significant other to make me who I am. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure that I knew that I can do well in college by putting myself out there socially and academically. I would tell myself just to be happy and enjoy the experience while I was in it.

I think about this particular question a lot, and if I had the opportunity to talk to my high school senior self I would definitely take that chance. I would advise my younger self to focus on studies and to not procrastinate because the work will really pile up and the longer you put it off the more stress you will put upon yourself. And while on the topic about stress I would also advise myself to take some time to relax and get to know the campus and the students. I would definitely advise to join an intermural sport because not only is it extremely fun and entertaining, not to mention a good way to excercise, as well as relieve some of the pressure that first semester freshman definitely feel. And you will meet so many people this way too. Join clubs that have to do with your area of study because they tend to be accompanied with turtoring and study groups, which can always help. As my final words I would advise to remember this is college and it is serious so be attentive but also remember to have some fun and relax. :)

i would tell my self to do exactly what i was planning, which would be taking a year off, but to continue studying french. i would tell myself that taking a year off was what helped me decide what i wanted to do and let me meet amazing people who helped shape me. i would also say to research classes thoroughly before signing up for them and not to take astronomy in freshman year. last of all i would say don't doubt your own abilities and study hard and you will do fine, out of hard work comes great gain.

I would explore more professional opportunities before I got to college to expand my knowledge in what I want to do.

Learn routines and love the gym. Staying up till 2 am isnt fun and energy drinks only take you so far. Be involved in campus, break out of your shell and meet people. Learn to share: your time, space, notes, energy. 8 am classes are unavoidable, get used to it. Learn really good study habits, you'll need them. Learn whats going on around campus and go try new things (PS, you'll like swing dancing). Calls home to Mom and Dad are important, but you are growing up and cant rely on them anymore. Small dorms are great. Drinking is huge, but dont get sucked in. Live, Laugh, Love.

My advice would be to take initiative and get all available information about college campuses, college life, financial aide etc. The more knowledge you have; the more successful you will be at the college of your choice. It is also very important to not limit yourself and be open to new experiences, people, and places. GET INVOLVED! Be a college student and participate in school activites, sports, clubs etc. You have to be an active member of your college in order to really get the full college experience that you will remember the rest of your life. It will help you become a more well-rounded, knowledgeable, and culturally sensitive person, which are skills the will be useful in life. Take advantage of your education and enoy it! It is an experience that not everyone gets to have so dont take it for granted.

Dear High School Self, If you can, try to get to know yourself a little better before starting college. Definitely keep an open mind and look at this as the last big break before the Real World. But make sure to know your guns and stick to them. Be true to yourself. Remember your most embarassing moment in high school? During the play your skirt had a huge rip in it and someone stepped on it just as you - and the rest of the audience - noticed it. Keep that in mind when you slip and fall on the wet ground in front of the ENTIRE (insert varsity sport team type here) team or when you give a presentation and unknowingly have green lettuce wedged in between your two front teeth. Laugh at yourself and make sure you live this experience - breathe in the moments. Relax in the knowledge that you are on top of your world. Walk tall, shoulders back and carrying your head high - you have made it this far! Sincerely College Self

Speaking to myself as a high school senior after all of my great experiences in college, I would certainly have much to say. Primarily, I would stress the need to stay focused on the overall goal. "It is easy to lose focus with the many positive activities and negative distractions on campus. It is essential to strive towards your main goal while still taking time for yourself to enjoy the positive activites that the university has to offer. Also, when not sure if you can accomplish something, go for it anyways. It's better to try and fall short than to not try at all. You cannot succeed and move to the next level if you are constantly second guessing your abilities. If at first you fall just short of your goal, that does not mean that you should give up. Failure in one situation does not mean failure is evident in another. Instead, take failure as a challenge to improve and work harder to ensure success in the next oppurtunity that presents itself. Finally, remember the people that helped you get where you are today including loved ones, acquaintances, and complete strangers. Go get 'em... (and get a haircut!) ;-)"

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there are many pieces of advice I would give myself. First off, I would tell myself to not let the little things bother me; I have a great successful life ahead of me and do not need to dwell on the things that ultimately I will not care about in a year or so. Second, I would also let myself know that college is significantly different from high school and it takes much more work. Just try your best, that is all anyone can ask for. Next, I would inform myself that the summer before college is rough, you are ready to move on your own, but stay calm and collected because once you get to college your life will begin to fall into place. Lastly, I would let myself know that I need to stay focused on what is ahead in my future. In high school I let so many unimportant ideas bother me, but looking back it makes no sense why I wasted so much time. Now, I see what and who matters in the long run.

?You want to teach History and Anthropology to college students with an emphasis on teaching through hands on experiences.? That?s what I would tell my high school senior self ? after she had gotten over her time traveling future self. It was perhaps my biggest dilemma, what did I really want to do with my life? Several months ago, I was stuck with a 14 hour delay in SeaTac airport and after exhausting all normal conversations with the former stranger, Scott, I began to discuss my inability to choose a course of study. After a 3 hour discussion of all possible careers (Taxidermy anyone?), I found myself saying the very first sentence of this essay. That is what I would tell my past self, what I would want to be when I (finally) grew up; however, I might mention 12 5 27 16 21, last week?s lotto numbers.