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staying focus and maintaining a good Gpa so that I can be very successful .

College is not as scary as it sounds and yes all the hard work i put in in high scholl WILL pay off! Even though it seems like my school only looked at test scores it still was important that i got good grades, because in getting those good grades i developed good study habits, became a better student and was more involved with my learning. Everything you do in high school will mold you into the person you become in college. my advice for starting college is to get as involved as much as possible. the 4-5 years of college go by in a flash! there are so many thing i regret not doing freshman year because i was scared. dont hold back, experience all that you can. and last but not least GO GREEK. there is nothing like it. starting out as a freshman will give you such an advantage, it bring you in to one of the biggest networks of people you can be apart of, and the only chance you have to join is in your college years.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have given myself advice to prepare myself more for the cold. I came up to college thinking I would be fine without intense winter clothes. I didn't realize that winter could get so bad in a place because I came from Las Vegas where it was really hot and winters weren't that bad. This would have been great advice so I didn't have to do last minute shopping and try to find clothes that were really warm so I could make it in the snow.

The biggest word of advice that I could give myself as a high school senior would be to get involved on campus in whatever interests you, be open an unafraid of meeting others, and not to stress too much about not knowing exactly what I wanted to do in the future. College changes you as a person, often because we are exposed to a greater multitude of people with ideals and interests far different than our own. Sometimes these people, whether our classmates or instructors, play a great role in our own development. It is important to stay open minded in all aspects, and truly involve yourself in clubs and organizations, even just activities that are open to all students on campus like Football games (and anything with free food)! The more people you meet and the more activities you participate in will help guide you to your own personal path in life. Take it all in, and enjoy every moment.. even the nights spent studying until 3 in the morning. This is your time, so make it memorable and make it count.

Don't party too much, because I know you will! Don't attempt a major you don't like just to please your parents, because I know you will! Take school more seriously before your senior year, because I know you won't! This is just some of the advice I would love to go back in time and give myself before I ventured into college life. New-found freedom can be a dangerous thing for some people, and it definitely was for me. Temptation to procrastinate on school work or even skip classes is ubiquitous, and it's not easy to fight. Knowing what I know now about the tough-as-nails competition to get into graduate school, I wouldn't have taken undergrad so light-heartedly. Dangit, Sara, the first semester of freshman year is just as important as the last semester of senior year, so don't blow it!

If I could look back onto my high school self I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships, take financial aid seriously, and don't sweat the small things because it gets better. I would say that when you get into the real world people accept you for who you are and it is not a small judgemental community. People will come into your life and people will leave but they are there to teach you lessons. If you never learn these lessons you would not be able to function once you are on your own. I would tell myself to let it roll off my shoulder and do not care what other people think beacuse it truly gets better. In one phrase I would say, it gets better.

Dear Future Self, I know that you are debating if going to medical school will be too difficult, but I promise if you stay true to your goal it will save you the time of changing majors and feel more rewarding. Lear early on to keep a planner of your school schedule, homework due dates, extracurricular activities; Phi Delta Epsilon, MedLife, and AMSA, and work so you can keep your time managed. Join the pre-med fraternity as early as possible, they will end up being some of your greatest friends and a strong support system. Try not to stress too much when you have difficult weeks. You will always make it through when you work hard. Remember to always plan time appropriately so that you can have some fun as well. Make time to go hiking and running, it is the relaxation that you need. I know you can’t make football and basketball games because you are always working, but make sure that you spend time with friends and family. Above all, make sure that you tell Gaga you love her as often as possible. You won’t have that chance for long.

Life gets better. Despite the pain of physical and emotional abuse, your future is not defined by your past. Love what you have when you have it. Your future is something to be excited about so be excited! You will be important even if you don't know what exactly you want to do for your career. Be open to experiences even if they're outside your comfort zone, that's where the best things in life lay in wait. Be strong. Be smart. Be YOU.

There are many things that I wish I could tell my senior self about college. But the biggest one, I believe, would be to keep a balance in your life. Not just in school. Not just is social affairs, but in everythere. There is always time to just relax and be with yourself, which is healthy. But then there is also time to study and work hard to achieve your goals. Along with that, it is vital that you go to class. No matter what. The balance of going to class and then being out of class is set up for a reason so you don't spend too much time in either.

I would go back and have a lot to tell myself. I would go back and tell myself that everything is going to change. Going from high school to college is a big change that can be scary. I would also make sure to tell myself that I can't be anti social because college is a great place to meet new people and make great new friends. I would want to go back and tell myself to learn how to study because professors don't really care how you study or even if you do your work so you have to stay caught up to. I would tell myself to stay close to all of my friends even though I may not hang out with them in the future it is always good to have old friends to be able to tlk to and know that they will be there for you. Those are the things that I would tell myself because now that I have been through it I realize that I wasn't prepared for everything that was coming but a lot of it is stuff that I could have doen from the start.

Hello High school Eddy, how are you doing? Oh wait, dont answer that question I know how you are doing. Im sure you are excited to start college next year, well hear is some advice for you. First, make sure you pay extra close attention in American governement this year, you'll need to know a lot about it because you'll be changing your mind about politics after you take that class, since you'll be majoring in Political Science. Secondly, make sure that you apply for as many scholarships as possible, because college is really expensive and so is gas for that car you'll be getting after you graduate. Finally, pick up a book or two and start reading more often, because you will be reading over 30 books in the next 4 years so far. Thats all the advice I have for you, for right now the rest you will learn over time, when you start school. P.S. That girl you have the really big crush on in your choir class, do not ask her out, things will not end up well. Sincerely yours, Future Eddy

If I could go back in time to give myself advice to my high school senior self, I would persuade myself to try even harder to prepare myself for life at the university.The first thing in mind I would have told myself in the past was to do more extra-curricular activities. It makes it easier to apply to scholarships and colleges if I had joined a sport, club or done community service because it would convey favorable qualities and an outgoing personality, making me stand out from other applicants. I truly regret not getting a job as a teen. I would have advised myself to get a job as a senior so I could save up for any pre-college expenses, like application fees and for campus tours. As for tuition cost, I would have pushed my eighteen year-old self to organize and search all over cyberspace for scholarships I am eligible to apply as early as possible. This would have prevented any procrastination.If I had implemented the above, I would have been more prepared for the stresses of college entry.

Dear Andrew,

In 1988 there wasn't a lot of preplanning available for someone to go to school. Preparing for a higher education took time, a lot of phone calls, and trips to the campus to take care of business that is now available online, without an appointmnent, and for the most part 24 hours a day. Making that transition into college life in 1988 was quite shocking when it actually happened. All of a sudden a certain freedom existed that I wasn't all that ready for. I was ready for the education, but didn't realize the social aspect of college life would be so hard to navigate through. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have taken more on campus tours, attended incoming Freshman functions, and talked to alumni about their transition to college life and what they did to successfully take that step. I feel if I had done that, I wouldn't be here at age 43 attempting to obtain my Master's Degree. At the same time, had I not taken this path, my educational aspirations in Social Work may not make sense.

In high school, I was the quintessential nerd. I spent my breaks and lunches in the library finishing homework. I read my textbooks for the fun of it. One could say that I was destined for a life of academia, of sipping coffee in a cafe while reading obscure poetry or feverishly writing down ideas for a new novel. I didn't need much guidance when it came to schooling back then. At some point during my adulthood, I lost awareness of my passion for thinking and literature. I thought I would be satisfied with my AA in Philosophy, and I settled down with a full time desk job, stuck behind a computer all day, crunching numbers and taking phone calls. I would tell my senior-year self to not forget about my dream. To not let that Ph.D. become some unattainable fantasy of my youth. To stay in school no matter what, even if it meant making less money in the meantime. Because in the end, money cannot replace the satisfaction of penning a story that will mean something to others, perhaps even help them in some small way. Remain dedicated to the art of learning.

If I could go back and give myself advice while still in highschool, it would be this: Do not heistate to seize any opportunities that present themself to you. Fear is a strong force, however the feeling of victory is more powerful than the feeling of fear. Act swiftly and intelligently to overcome any obsticle that stands in your way. Do whatever is in your power to find the path of success and never lose sight of your goals and dreams.

Dear Highschool Senior Self,In case a time machine is invented.The transition happened as a self-metamorphosis, shedding negative stigmas and poor grade burdens that held me back in highschool. College was where I could recreate myself and be who I truly was; there is no need to follow the "in-crowd", or worry about what they think. It's a time of immersion and expansion where I realized my potential and began my real journey. In college slacking off is the equivalent to giving up on yourself. The most powerful transition is choosing to go to class because you want to better yourself and not because you are forced by law. It is the feeling of freedom that allowed me to become excited about understanding the world more, and embracing who I am and who I want to become. So enjoy the transition into college and make new friends, but don't close the door on your old friends either. You will keep in touch with the ones that matter most, and the parts of you that are at your core. College is an opportunity for growth: personal and academic. Persevere despite adversity and embrace the moment!

Hey you. I know that you don’t feel like things are going to be alright, but I promise you they will. Mom doesn’t want you to go to UNR and you don’t know why, I still don’t know why, but don’t give up. Put your hand over your chest, you feel that? That is your heart, you withhold a purpose in this world. Don’t ever forget that, and don’t ever give up. Keep your head up, and keep up the good grades. That stuff is going to get you somewhere. Things are looking up in the future. You’ll get salutatorian and you’ll get accepted into college even though you have to apply late. Hey, since I’m giving you advice, don’t apply late, visit the university for your birthday, and apply then. That’s the deadline. Right now I don’t know if our dependency override for FAFSA is going to go through. If you get loans, you’re going to spend them on the good stuff. Books and tuition. There are magnificent people out there. It will be okay. Get good grades in college too, prove the doubtful wrong.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior I would tell myself to really pay attention in class and take thorough notes. I would also advise myself to make school a priority, as it should be, and not a social function. I would tell myself to actually read the textbooks and learn the material, not just show up to class and not pay attention. I feel like it would be important to tell myself to take time to talk and get to know the teachers as it will help me to understand what they are looking for from their students and also to help me succeed. Another importatnt tip I would give myself would be to not be afraid to ask the teacher for help or go in for extra help after class. Overall, my general advice would be to take it seriously and keep up with the workload.

Back in the high school days, I was a senior who was ecstatic to set off into the college world. Every day I told myself "one day closer until graduation" and that's when it hit me, "I'm not ready for college". After attending the University of Nevada, Reno for two years, I realized I should've taken more AP classes. With that said, I would've told myself to get my classes together and take on challenges. There were so many mistakes that should've been fixed from the start such as me putting play time over studying. Although my grades say otherwise, I considered myself as an overachiever by getting all my assignments done on time. In contrast to what I believed, I was not preparing myself for the future. I only thought about the present and that's where I am today. A student that is taking classes that could've been waived back in high school. "Why couldn't I just experience college for one year and head back to being a senior in high school"? Although my past was filled with regrets, I did learn how to prepare myself for after college.