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I know that it has been hard getting through IB these past four years, all the classes and work load that teachers have given you when you could have just flew through school if you had taken regular classes. Good job!! You got into a great college and you can finally relax! NOT. I know that you've had tons of pressure on you these years and it's always been work work work so you can get into college. Well now it's work work work so you can find a great career! I know this is daunting and a little disappointing. But the best thing I can tell you is that the friends you will make in college will be the ones that last forever, some may even be from high school. Whenever you are feeling down, think about all the other people who couldn't afford college and get into a good college and look where you are. Most of all, even if it feels like you will be working for the rest of your life...never stop studying and learning about the world, it will come in handy. Work towards something you love, and never quit.

I would advise myself to take high school seriously right from the start. I would also advise myself to take lots of AP courses to start with more credits under my belt. Finally I would advise myself to save all the money from my summer jobs instead of needlessly spending the money on Chik-Fil-E, when I will need it for college!

Knowing what I know now bout college, I would be more motivated to enter more scholarships considering the great expense associated with college. I would also take more community level classes that would lay an additional foundation to prepare me for classes taken at a university level.

[Speaking in second-person p.o.v.] Life can present itself in many forms. Depending on how you adapt is what will determine your success at UF. The classes that you are currently taking are beneficial to you because of your desired major: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Make sure that, in the event, you decide to transition to a new major, that new major is akin to your interests and, somewhat, your skillset. You would not want to take more classes than required or become burdened financially because of those excess classes. Speaking of your financial situation, take into consideration the amount of money the school is allotting you and the amount of scholarships you are receiving because there will come a time where you may need to designate that money for an emergency. Refrain from joining a fraternity too early in your college career because you are trying to make a simple transition into UF and the financial stipulation requires money that you just don't have at the moment. Look to join one or two clubs/sports either now or in the future to simply become involved around campus. The more people you know, the easier the transition.

In high school, I felt socially unacceptable not because I didn't wan to make friends, but because I was not confident with my physical appearance. I was very conscious of my food intake and participated in a plethora of sports from cross country to water polo. Depression came over me my senior year of high school, which is supposed to be an exciting time for a young adult. Unfortunately, it wasn't for me. Looking back, I would tell myself to take it easy and that there is more to life than just physical appearance. Having a slim body doesn't get you the career you want and it certainly doesn't get you accepted to the University of Florida. Balancing your education and social life are essentials to leading a healthy and happy life, and not counting calories. Fortunately, with the help of my family, I overcame my eating disorder and am now I am a healthy Sophomore at the University of Florida. I am more appreciative of my education and am better aware of the important things in life, such as volunteering at my local hospital and American Cancer Society house. I LOVE LIFE!

Have a plan set up now. Learn every single pre req for medical and nursing school and take a max of 2 summer classes per A or B. Also, unless you dont mind little to non existent privacy space, go straight to Lakeside housing where you get your own tiny (prison cell) room, but at least its your own single room.

No one can underestimate the importance of self-confidence. Not only concerning your esteem but in your morals and decisions. I had a strong understanding of my identity during my last year of high school. It's scary how college can force you into cracking that seemingly unshakable faith you had in yourself. So many temptations and hurdles are thrown at you during your first year in college: academically, emotionally, socially. Every aspect of your life has been uprooted and made portable. It's a completely new environment. You don't have your community at your beck and call; you don't have your parents to orchestrate what you should do. I would have told myself not to doubt my ability. I feel that I have lost so much valuable time due to worrying that assuring my younger self of my dedication to achievement would have been so helpful. I would have said, "Focus on what you know is right, and your heart will lead you to your goals, even if you don't know what they are." It's astounding how a strong person can crumble under the pressures of college life, but it won't happen to me.

I would tell myself to "finnish High School" and not get a ged. I would want that because it would have given me the skills I needed to succede in College that I am trying to learn now.

I would tell myself to take a few college level classes over the summer at the community college. The adjustment from high school to college was pretty difficult especially with having a summer off. I would also tell myself to learn the proper way to focus on school work and to relax when necessary. I also would tell myself to try harder in dance and to keep up with it through school. And most importantly I would tell myself to never change my plans for a boyfriend and definitely not let myself be tied down when I wasn't happy. I would also make sure to stay in touch with people who meant alot to me in high school and not let myself drift away from good friends just because I wasn't physically close to them.

Lightning crashed and lit up the room, as the recent high school graduate began packing her belongings. Suddenly, she heard a rumbling coming from outside her window. It grew so loud the room began shaking when an old beat up Delorean crashed through her room wall. The door fell upon, "Jamie, I'm you, four years into the future! There's no time for questions....I've come to tell you how to make the most of your college career. Explore! Channel your inner Louis and Clark and fearlessly navigate the adventure ahead! College is whatever you make of it and there are endless amounts of opportunities to discover. Say hi to everyone you meet; you never know what they may teach you. Speak up in class; you learn by making mistakes. And do everything with gusto! I must leave you but remember these words as you drive tomorrow to the University of Florida. Go Gators!" The young graduate sat stunned on her bed. She whispered to herself, "Go Gators." And with that she went to bed ready to begin her adventure into the new world.