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As a high schooler, I had the ability to not study for tests and still make perfects. This created a terrible habit for slacking off when it came to learning new material. I would tell myself then, to begin working myself into a study habit as a senior in high school. I would set out a schedule for reading material once a week for one subject, and slowly work my way into reading for every subject. I have also found that I am short on funding, and I recognize now that there were many scholarships that I should've applied for but never did.

I would encourage myself to enroll in college during my last semster in high school and do my very best to complete my schooling education without taking any breaks between courses.

If time travel was a possibility and I were able to have a conversation with the senior version of me, I would have several things to discuss with myself. However, the most important would be finance, I would explain to myself that my less than overflowing bank account will run dry more quickly than I realize. I would strongly advise myself that it would be much more proactive to get a summer job rather than spending my last summer before college at the beach. I would remind myself that it will be important for me to hold a job in college and I should prepare for this instead of waiting to become employed. Another thing I would explain to myself is that I have all the potential to be something influencial in this world and I cannot waste the oppurtunity that college is giving. Also, that I need to push myself harder academically than I ever have, because my classes are not going to come as easy as they did in highschool. On a happier note, the last thing I would do would be to assure my nervous senior self that in choosing Mizzou, I made the right decision.

I would tell myelf to make sure that I have an outlet from a work, work, work, mentality. I would also tell myself to gain a clear idea of what I really want to do with my life, where I want to be, and how I want to live, because it would make the major selection and the class selection process a little easier. I would also inform myself to prepare for a whole new environment of people and setting, so that I could adjust myself to prevent culture shock. I would also advise to get on the financial aid process as soon as possible even if I am not sure what school I would like to attend. And lastly just to prepare in advance for living conditions, moving arrangements, job placement, resume preparation, and the extra will and strength to endure through all the obstacles that will come in the way of obtaining your successes.

I've been in college for a semester now and, looking back at my senior year, I wish I would have known a lot more than I did then. There are lots of things I would want to say but there are two most important things that I would need to tell myself if I could. First, I would tell myself to practice time management. I now have so much extra time but its so easy to waste time and get nothing done. Also, I would tell myself that I need to work on my study skills because studying for a test in high school is so much different than studying for a college test. Studying for a high school test included memorizing random facts and looking over notes right before a test. In college, you actually have to spend hours studying for a test and grasp the information, not just memorize it. If I knew these things before I started college, I would have never gotten a C on my first college exam. Luckily I learned these essential tips quickly.

To make the transition back to college smoother almost one and half years ago, I would have told myself to make college the experience that I want it to be. In my first year of college I sometimes felt pressured to be involved with organizations that I might not otherwise have been. I needed to make college about what I want it to be about and what I am interested in learning. In my sophomore year, I have applied myself to be more academically focused while involving me with business-oriented activities so I can learn about applicable concepts related to my future career. I would also tell myself ?to begin with the end in sight.? It is important to choose a path and/or interest in college and to go full force and give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your energy to that cause, your education. These four years in college have major implications on the rest of your life. Think futuristically to help yourself succeed in the life after college.

I would go further back than my senior year. I would like to tell my freshman self to take a more active part in extracurricular activities and focus more on school rather than music. While I'm well satisfied with my performance in high school, I'm not proud, and I passed up a lot of opportunities to make college easier for myself throughout my high school career. I would also tell myself to start applying for scholarships early, take an active interest in alternate schools, and work harder to get done what needed to get done in order for me to attend the college of my choice. It was through my mistakes and general apathy to the situation that I missed out on many tools that would have made my life easier at this point. Basically, I would have told myself, "Do what you have to now, so you can do what you want later."

I would tell myself to walk into the new experience with as much confidence as possible. To not be afraid to be who I am and open up to new people even if I was never used to doing so before. Branch out from the people you are closest too and take every opportunity to meet a new person, no matter what. I would tell myself to stay focused academically above all. Write papers in advance and never the night before, becasue that could end up in staying up all night . ALWAYS remember to bring my student id wherever I go because more than likely you will need it!! And lastly, ALWAYS HAVE FUN, THESE ARE THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LFIE, DONT LET THEM PASS YOU BY!!!

Learn how to manage your time better! You should probably get used to writing in a planner as well (you were always about about forgetting your assignments). If you were better at using your time wisely and not relying on mom to make you study, there would be much fewer last minute cram sessions in your future. You will also have fewer panic attacks; they are not as fun as everyone seems to think, and you look rediculous. I know that you will have a lot of freedom, and that Taco Bell will only be two blocks away when you get hungry at midnight. However, if you stop procrastinating and did your work in a reasonable time frame, there would be so many more fun opportunities out there without you having to worry about if you will have enough time to write that paper or read this book. Believe me, stressing out is so not worth it!

Breathe, take a moment to close your eyes and take a deep breath. It is exciting, fun, and fast paced but you can handle it. Remember to stay focused with what you want in life. College is good at throwing various new things at you that you might not have tried before. Anywhere from that pottery class you saw in the class catalogue to social gatherings the whole campus is involved in. Do not be afraid to try these new things or join groups; it helps you become who you are. The school work requires a bit more time and knowing how to use that time is a necessity. You will want to go hang out with friends with a five page paper due the next day that needs another revision and you will have to choose. Know when to play and when to study, but spending time with the friends that are making the same decisions is important. Listen, give advice, help each other, learn to take criticism, and know that you can ask for help. Most importantly do not be afraid to be you.