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Malcom X, a human rights activist, once said “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today”. This quote encompasses what I would tell myself has a high school senior. As a sophomore at the University of Maine at Fort Kent studying Nursing, I have a 3.85 GPA and I can thank the dedicated teachers that I had in high school for preparing me for success in college. Who knew all those late nights doing homework would pay off? I should have decided on one major, applied to more colleges, and more scholarships. Now that I’m $50,000 in student debt from bank loans, I know that I should have done more for my future by preparing for it financially. I would advise any high school senior to carefully plan their finances for college. After being indecisive on a major for two years, I couldn’t be more thankful to have found my passion in nursing. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would ensure that investing into the future of my education is truly priceless.

Self: "Save up a little money to buy new clothes for when you wash all your new colored clothes with your whites. Walking around as a college student with spotted clothes is not the new fad this season."

If I were able talk to my high school senior self, I would tell her two things. First off, I would tell her to get more involved in school activites and not stress so much about grades. Studying and putting your academics first would still be my priority of college, however, I was a bit much. As long as I came to lectures prepared, continued to utilize my study time properly and put my best foot forward, I could have relied more of the quote, "If you have given it your all, than you have already won." I would tell myself that professors are not intentioanlly trying to pile on what seems like an impossible amount of work but instead, they are bringing out the best of you when it comes to preseverance, deligence, and acccomplishement. Secondly, I would suggest working a bit more during the summer breaks to save up more money so that working a full time job during college would not be needed. With more time, I would have had the opportunity to get more of an well rounded college experience that involves being a part of the campus and not just looking back at academics only.

I would tell myself to stay on top of all studys, getting ahead in trying to get scholarships for college and get better test scores. I think i would also tell myself to get a job early to start saving money for gas and the car he is getting. Find as many odd jobs as you can zackery and build that money up. Sreach for all scholarships that you can apply for big and small ones because any bit of money will help you pay for the outrageous prices for college and gas. Most importantly work your butt off and have fun being you zackery and i love you.

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I would have told myself to take more "On Course For College" courses. Many local community colleges offer night courses to high shool student, it is a great way to get ahead of the game. Also I wish that I had prepared myself fo the accuplacer. Having to take developmenta courses throws off your degree plan.

I never was a "high school senior" I was homeschooled and during my sophmore year I went to get my High school diploma through an adult education program. Although, I would tell myself that I need to make every minute count and do the best I can on everything I can.

I would tell myself to study harder as a senior.

If I were to give advice to a high school student, I would tell them not to be afraid of universities and colleges. There is so much to learn, in such a short period of time, that you realize that it is nothing like high school. Stressing about college is not going to do anyone any good, and there is no reason to stress about it. It is a fun experience, and even though there is more homework, perhaps, it is worth it in the end. Classes are relatively the same, just a different schedule. There are plenty of new people to meet, and it is an oppurtunity to create new friendships. Even though it is new and different than highschool, it is not scary in anyway.

If I knew what I know now, I would tell my high school senior self a number of things. However, the advice I would give myself now is to not to limit my own options. The world is full of opportunities and experiences, and it's important to keep yourself open to things such as this. Also, I would remind myself that the only way to be happy is to be yourself. Living in someone else's shadow or constantly trying to keep up with certain standards will only leave someone feeling defeated and depressed. When you're always yourself, nobody asks of anything more from you.

I would explain to myself that I am here on a journey and that the social life can be difficult to time manage when you are taking seventeen credits and four of the classes are hard. To motivate myself to understand that it is good to have social life cause homework 24 hours a day is not the answer. My freshmen year I spent 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time by myself studying. That is what made me hate college. Now, in my sophomore year I am dedicated highly to my education but, I'm letting loose a little bit allowing myself function with less stress than I did last year. I would encourage myself to create a time management schedule to accumulate being a student in college and wanting to build a resume at the same time. Getting involved in volunteering and extrasurricular activites help you get a job. Not all jobs focus on one thing only the grades but, they look at if you could handle other activities as well. You need to be a well rounded person in order to succeed in your career and in life.

I would say make sure you ask questions, even if you feel they are dumb. I will be the first in my family to attend a 4 year university and I worked very hard. I mean between taking the SAT's and sending colleges my scores and filling out applications (not to mention my school work), It was enough to make me go crazy. Do the homework before picking a college. Know the pros and cons of the colleges as well, this will help you make the transition. And last but not least pick a college that makes you feel comfortable too. If you don't feel like you are at home and that the staff cares for you then that is something for you to consider.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to get all the help I could get from my teachers. In college, it is very important to speak up if you do not understand the material or to stay after school to get help from a teacher or a tutor. In high school I was a shy student and I never spoke up or asked for help after class if I did not fully understand the material. I would always ask friends or family for help and they did not have all the answers. When I started college, I realized that friends can help but, I would not be able to pass my classes without the help from my teachers and tutors. Some college professors can be intimidating but, they are there to help you learn and to exceed and become what you have always dreamed of. In summary, no matter how intimidating the professor may be, ask them to help you understand the material because that is how you will succeed.

I wouldn't say I have "regrets" or have "failed," but if I were to somehow collide with my younger self I would definitely have to share some wisdom. Since my senior year, I have been working six days a week at a job I hate for the purpose of saving money for college. However, that money has gone one hundred percent towards taking care of my mother. Four years later I am still living paycheck to paycheck, only being able to take one or two classes at a time. At this rate it will be a decade before I come out with any sort of certification. So in short I would recommend that little me should apply for scholarships and work the bare minimum. College is much more rewarding than high school was, and scholarships are easier to obtain while still in high school. I would remind myself that I can't spend forever taking care of others when I am forgetting to take care of myself. Cutting my work hours would have meant I could have accomplished more, even if it meant letting my family down. With a SOONER education, I could make it up to them better.

What I know now I would tell myself that I need to find a balance between partying and studying so that I can have fun but do much better in my classes. I would also tell myself to get out of my dorm in the first week and try and meet new people. I would also tell myself to watch what I spend money on because you never know when you might need something important for a class.

My senior year in high school was one of the most stressful times of my life. I know that compared to many other students, I did not have as much to do but it sure fely like a lot. With classes, organizations, theatre, band, it all was a lot to handle. College applications proved to be the worst though. I only applied to five schools, with only two having essay requirements. I had my top choices and my back-ups. If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would say a lot but the most important thing I would tell myself is to create as many options as possible. When I applied to those schools I didn't realize it, but I had only picked one school that I could actually afford. The others were out of state and expensive. It left me in a bind because although I was accepted to my top choice, I couldn't go. That is why I would tell myself to keep my options open. Research more schools and apply to more college because one never knows what is really out there unless they look as hard as they can.

Within the year and a half that I have been out of high school, I have learned many valuable pieces of information. I not only learned about college, I learned about life. Just before beginning college, I was nervous. I was unsure if I would be able to handle the intestity of studying. I realized that I had nothing to worry about, since I am capable of completing any task that I am determined to do well. Knowing this in high school may have helped me achieve better academic success and relieved some anxiety. I also realized that the people I had met in college, and the people that I have known for years are important. By listening to their ideas, I can learn from them. I not only learned information about various subjects, I learned about myself. Knowing this in high school would have helped me realize my desires in life. In high school, I was unsure of what major I should pursue, but now I know. Nursing is what I am really intersted in, since I enjoy health care and interacting with people. I may not have known it then, but I am glad I know it now.

The name of the college and the idea of it is not worth the price. Yeah there are perks to going to a large university right off the bat, but if financial aide is a problem, community and junior colleges are great. Your GPA is important in high school, along with your extracurricular involvement. Learn to balance life! Get involved in as much as possible, but be sure to focus and devote yourself to at least one or two things so you can excel in those. Remember, there is a world aside from your life and school. Stay aware of your surroundings and the problems of the world. Selflessness will get you a lot more help from people because they know that your are going to use your abilities to help others. Life isn't about you. Be smart, and be yourself. Make the best decisions for you, but don't forget to consult family, faculty, and other important people in your life. Also, once you make it to college, you have to grow up at least some. Its no longer a party. You can lose everything as fast as you got it.

I would tell myself to go with my heart and apply for the major I had orginally wanted to pursue. Don't take the little things for granted and SAVE YOUR MONEY!

Do not believe everything you have seen on television. Go to college with an open mind and no prior expectations.