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If I was able to go back and talk to myself in highschool, I would tell myself to not be afraid of change. Change is always happening and we must be prepared for the unknown and to always look for the positive. I would tell myself to be different. There is no such thing as fitting in because people were made to be different and the ones meant to be great stand out. I would tell myself to be open to meeting as many people as I could and not to pass on any opportunity to have fun and experience new things. One of the important things I wished I understood before college was the challenge I would face juggling everything. The school work, test, practice, games, and the social life. I would tell myself to not waste time on drama and to stay away of unnecessary circumstances because they steal you from all of the good things you could be doing. I would let myself know that the library is going to be my best friend when studying and putting everything I have into my studies will pay off greatly for my future.

To whom who seeks advice,Some say the truth sets a person free. Understanding the reasons behind the truth and comprehend the justifications of a lie are but mere opposing sides one faces in times of despair. A lie simply eases the transition from the ordinary world to a world of corruption and endless debate. A lie told by any individual defines them as a person with a guiltless conscience. Society takes the truth for granted due to the expectations of a simple fact setting a person free. As an opinionated statement, the technique of telling the truth always contains bias additions despite what anyone says, except one. A simple yes or no answer would suffice. In order to be successful, one must answer to themselves and to their peers with a simple yes or no response. A story is more convincing to most, but the one word answer speaks for itself with no contradiction. Main point being, in a moment of despair or a moment of happiness, a yes or no answer sets a person free from others, but being true to yourself reveals the path to limitless potential. Take me for example, because I am you to become.

A quiet fear hides inside every high school senior as the year ends with strong momentum toward adulthood. I remember withdrawing into myself looking for confidence and answers as to who I supposed to be. College turns this umbrella inside out by driving you to recognize your reciprocal in people who are of different flavors and walks of life. With respect and an appreciation of a unifying humanity inside even those who are hardest to understand, you are able to discover your strongest convictions. Some opinions are more extrinsic. The greatest cushion in the transition from high school to college is the realization that your individual existence is essentially minute and insignificant in the universe. However, this idea should not be depressing; it should be a peaceful and immensely humbling tool when facing problems of every caliber. Nonetheless a high school senior should awaken his curiosity and marry it with fervent ambition because seeing and learning is done best with an open mind.

I would tell myself that college will work out. College will not be the way you envisioned it right now and with the hard economic times, the college you go to will not be your first choice. But, as you are there, you will find how many opportunities are waiting to be grabbed, both to enhance your learning and to have fun. You will find this college to be a great fit for you. College is not going to be easy but it is good practice because life is not easy. Trust yourself to always try to do your best. Do not worry so much about if you have a good roommate, that you will not pick the right major and about going to an impressive looking school. In the end, college is for you. Just keep close to you all the things that are important to you like your family, friends, and faith and you will do well. Enjoy the rest of your time in high school and your future time in college. Find happiness in both your struggles and rewards and college will work out.

In high school i would of spent more time learning new and better study habbits. Coming to college was a big wake-up call with learning how to study on your own. I also would of taken more advanced classes to i could have a good taste of the material that might come up in lectures and what to expect when taking test or learning the material on your own. Another helpful thing I would of done was become more involved with volunteering. I would of loved to spent more time in a hospital and explore more nursing options. Since high school is so easy, i would have spent more time on studying and really understanding what I was learning because it's a basic foundation for what you will learn in college; for example, english, chemistry, biology etc. Understanding the worksheets that one was given seems to be very important now because of how fast passed the classes are in college.

Don't put all of your eggs in one basket, especially a small one. It's ok to have a plan "B" every once in a while, and you need one for college. Go out and get yourself a job to save up for what you really want. Daddy will not help you in the least bit, no matter what promises he may have made. Do your reasearch. And more importantly, don't stress out. Stress will only result in confusion and half-baked essays. If you ever feel overwhelmed, just take a step back and breathe. Close your eyes for only a moment and open them to a new out-look on your life. You might not succeed the first time around, but you'll make it through the year. Everything is going to be just fine.

Frankly, one university would differentiate itself from a high school in terms of significantly different level of academic intensity, amount of work required to take, diversity of multicultural stuff, etc. Nonetheless, it does not mean that colleges are horrible. In fact, by attending a university, we all learn all kinds of benefitial stuff. Some of the advices I would give myself: 1. Take my time and sit down, strengthen my advantages and eliminate as many weak points as I could. Especially, my attitude is going to be affecting all things occur in my life-time, I should keep a positive attitude in mind all the time. Staying optimistic! 2. Do not panic when face problems, technology does not solve problems, yes! Only people can solve issues, so I should believe in myself that I am a person who with full of intelligence, I can ace on any difficult tests as long as I make enough efforts. 3.Be actively involving campus-wide or any good social activies, because it definitely helps me to build my social connections later after I graduate from college. Thanks for reading, hopefully, the advices are helpful! Looking forward.

Try everything possible. Don't be afraid to ask questions, lots of them, and not just to professors. Talk to other students, get to know your classmates, they can be the most helpful resources you have. Don't procrastinate, this is your life, you're living it right now, and you don't get to do it over. Love yourself as much as your parents love you. You're smart enough to achieve anything you want to, the hard part is figuring out what you want. Use this time to enjoy life and be free, you're getting ready to enter the real world of paying your own bills and filing taxes, taks advantage of advice from your parents, grandparents and teachers. They might not be around for as long as you think.

The first thing I would tell myself would be to start looking into college's my Junior year of high school, rather than waiting until the end of my Senior year and not knowing where I wanted to go or what I wanted to be. Also to start looking into scholarships while still in high school. I believe that would of driven me into sticking out college life before turning 30 years old. However, i may be in my 30's but I know now excatly what career route I want to pursue and I'm following the passion in my heart; which I believe to be the most important quality for a solid career. At times I am glad I waited, and I am following my passion, however, there are times I look around at my friends and wonder where I would had I begun college right after high school. Following my heart, my dreams, and my passion no matter how long it took will allow me to be extremely successful and love my career for life.

If I had the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself, "Keep your head up and keep pushing through this year because everything you learn will pay off in college." I would tell myself this because during my senior year I was self-motivated but at the same time I wasn't sure that I would be able to take the things I learned from high school and take it to college with me. from being a college student I realized that a lot of things learned in high school can and will be used when in college. Another thing I would tell myself is, "Fill out as many scholarships as possible!" This is an amazing piece of advice for all high school senios because college costs a lot more many than many people think, and its better to be prepared. The last thing I would tell myself is, "Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits." I would tell myself this because it's motivating words of wisdom, and as long as one knows what they are truely capabe of, nothing will ever stop them from making it to their destination.