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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.