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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first tell myself not to slack in any way. Pick up the pace on scholarships and applying to colleges and universities. Don’t catch the dreaded “senioritis” and perform average in your classes. I would tell myself not to be discouraged because of you less than average GPA because there are opportunities for you to grow and improve. I would tell myself to keep my head up and not worry how I rank next to my peers, just to continue being a good student, and do better than your best. I would tell myself how good we are doing now in college. How studying and taking notes actually works, how we are so close to having four A’s in the spring semester, two things that seemed impossible in high school. This is senior year, have fun, study hard, have the best time of your life on Prom Night and Grad Bash, and to walk across that stage knowing you gave it your all and be proud of yourself, just like how I’m proud of myself today. You’re going to love college!

My advice to incoming college freshmen about college life is to be open minded. What you put in is what you will get out of it. There are so many things to do in college, there is not just one route. Try everything! Don't be quick to judge until you try it. Also, take school seriously since you're paying for it! Don't overload in classes your freshmen year and it's okay to not know what major your want to pursue. Also, talk to professors and ask for help when you need it. Building a good relationship with staff and faculty is important for your future. Lastly, have fun but be smart about it! Make lots of friends and enjoy your time.

Strive to expect the unexpected and do not underestimate the workload.

What advice would I give my self as a senior if I could turn back time. Well I would say that I need to work really hard on scholarships so that way I don't have to work on paying off all the tuition so that way I can focus on studying and school and not have to worry about paying all of the tuition and books off. I would also tell my self study hard to get good grades it may take a lot of studiny but it pays off in the long run. Then later when you get done studying and doing your homework then you can hang out and have some fun. One of the most inportant things I can remind myself is that don't wait to the last minute to do my homework. Do your homework first then whatever time you have left over you can spend for you time and for your hobbies. In conclusion the best advice I could give myself is that focus on sholarships to help pay off bills, study hard, and most importantly don't wait until the last minute to do all of your homework and studying.

Study as much as you can and enjoy yourself, you'll make some great friends but try to keep life balanced, its hard to do but you can do it. So get a planner to write down assignments and try to make yourself a schedule, don't worry about those who want to drop you as a friend, cause they're probably not real friends anyway. Be yourself and be proud of who you are.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to explore careers options. Back then I thought that I would figure everything out in college so I didn't think much about it, but here I am a fourth year student and still not sure on what I want to do when I graduate with my degreee (neuroscience). I would tell myself to think harder about it so I wouldn't be so stressed about this right now. I would tell myself to be more outgoing and also not to be afraid of asking questions in college. College seemed intimidating at first when in reality there was nothing to be scared of.

The advice I would give myself is to stay dedicated and to not give up in any situations. I would tell myself to rember how much I love childrenn and to remind myself of the four Mission trips I attended. The four consisted of “Tunica” Mississippi, “Detroit” Michigan, “Harlan” Kentucky, and “Milwaukee” Wisconsin. On all four of these trips, We did Vacation Bible School to teach the children about god. Some of these situations were my life threating lung issue, pregancy while being sick, being raped, eating disorder,learning disability, and my stuggle with depression. Due to my learning disability. I was diagnosed with processing issue and attention deficit disorder at a young age. I ended in the hospital summer of 2011. Diagnosed me with pneumonia and found an abnormal lung infection. Fighting depression was a toug, this led me to my my eating disorder. Financially I was in root, from paying for all my medication due to decreasing mt work hours. Once I felt things were finally better, I discovered I was pregnant. Finding this out, I was afraid of my son’s life due to the medicine I was on and my financial situation.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself to work a lot harder. I was a transfer student from a community college near my home. I was unhappy studying where I was. I transferred to a university and was so much happier immediately. Community college felt like a waste of my time. I was definitely smart enough to attend a 4-year college right away. I just didn't apply myself. Since attending the University of Nevada, Reno, I have become a much better student. Subjects I am learning seem to matter a lot more, and I am good at them. I wish I hadn't wasted my time in highschool not applying myself like I do now. I would tell myself not to be so afraid of the future. You're going to good places.

There a lot of of things I would tell myself if I could go back as a high school senior and give myself advice. As a senior in high school you think you know a lot but that is not usually the case. One of the most important things I would tell myself is to not settle for mediocrity because mediocrity cripples onself of their full potential. I would also tell myself live your life in gratitiude and in joy because that will help you tremondously at whatever college you go to. Lastly I would tell myself to think about what my life goals and true passions are in life because in doing that a person has guidance so therefore one has hope in what they are eventually going to be called to do in life.

Who you are today is not who you'll be tomorrow, and that isn't something to fear. You will learn, change, and find your life's purpose all over again. Will you be challenged? There is no doubt about it, but you will impress yourself more than you can imagine. This is your life to live, and I want you to believe in yourself. When everything is against you, you can't give up. The world has enough challenges, and you can't be your own enemy. I want your environment to be a product of you, not where you're a product of your environment. You work hard and have responsibilities, but school is your first priority. It's okay to breathe. It's still possible to have a social life, but it's all about balance. On a daily basis, you'll be studying, but you must remember to take care of yourself mentally and physically. I hope that you will see the best in other people and learn from them, as they will also learn from you. In the end, I want you to be proud of your accomplishments and humbled by your adversities.

I would tell myself that even though I did not have sure plans for right after graduation, do not let your grades and study habits fall to the wayside. I was a great student in high school and keeping those same habits will reduce the stress that comes with poor academic performance for me. I would also tell myself to get involved with a fraternity and other clubs on campus in order to maximize my experience here. The greatest piece of advice I would tell myself is to look at everything rationally before letting it affect me. I had always dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player since I had always played at high levels of competition within my state. However, you need to always have a plan B in case your original goals do not work out.

Looking back at my senior year of high school I can see now that I did a few things wrong. If I could go back in time and give myself some advice I know just what I would say. First I would tell myself to ask more questions. I am the first person in my family to go to college straight out of high school, so this wasn't just new to me, but also to my family as well. I would also tell myself to look into more majors and try to find myself. Back then I really had no clue what I wanted to do and I still struggle with that sometimes today. The last thing I would say would be to get more organized, especially with scholarships. In high school I would get deadlines mixed up so I didn't apply for as any scholarships as I could have. I also had really bad time management skills. When I started my first year of college I quickly learned that to succeed in anything I would need to learn to be more organized.

The most important I have learned in college is the importance of time management. Don’t procrastinate with life, if you have an opportunity to be a part of something do it now. During your freshman year join clubs, organizations, honor societies. This is the time to do it. If you wait it’ll be too late to benefit you. Continue to look for ways to better yourself, whether it’s still looking for scholarships or attending a leadership seminar, every little thing counts. Befriend your professor, speak up in class, make your name and face something he will recognize. When it comes time to write you a letter of recommendation, he will write a lot better about someone who he knows than a name on the grade book. Most importantly is don’t be afraid to be yourself. College is the time to figure out who you are, if you’re worried about being judged, don’t, just be confident of who you want to be and others will respect you for it. Enjoy life while you’re young.

"Angela, there are a few things in life after high school that I would like to mentally prepare you for. First, I want you to be aware of all the opportunities arising before you. Right now, hundreds of doors are opening simultaneously and the clock is ticking. The key is to take advantage of as many opportunities as you can, while you can. When you come upon life-changing decisions, I find it would be in your best interest to map out the roads the decision will lead you and be aware of the dead ends it may have. I want you to know that stress and worry are only natural aspects of this long process. I want you to remember that life is simple when you look at the compounds that make it up, and your perserverence will not allow you to quit, therefore use as much space as you need to apply yourself in the best was that you know how. There is one important factor that I would like to include: for every topic you are poor in, you have ten times the strength in another, along with room for any improvement that you seek. Good luck!"

I guess I would tell myself not to take college lightly. Work hard and be organized and set goals for yourself. Try and be involved in activities through your college so you make sure to make the most of your time while you are there. The time in college is such a short time in your life so you want to take it all in, apply yourself and then watch all your hard work payoff when you obtain that college diploma.

Some Advice that I would give myself would be to make sure to work hard and never let things distract you when it comes to studies. Some other advice that I would give myself is to make rush for a sorority freshman year. I rushed my junior year and I wish I would have decided earlier to do so, becuase I have made so many friend that I call my best friends and will know them for years to come. my last piece of advice is to just relax and to always tell myself that I can do it and that I have a supportive family that believes in me and that its ok if I decide to change my major 4 times.

I would advise myself to save more money, start looking for a job earlier, don't get carried away with drinking, school takes focus and responsibility. I would advise myself to try harder to get in the correct classes, and study more for the ones I struggle with. I would also advise myself to get involved with the clubs associated with my major, volunteer in the community, and be more social. All in all I would want myself to be a more well rounded succesful student from the start.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, I would tell myself to make a plan for graduation. I would tell myself to take as many classes as I could and get it done. I would tell myself that it’s ok if you want to change majors later because you may find out that you are interested in something else. There are things I would tell myself, like the importance of making friends, joining study groups, asking questions and speaking up in class. Asking questions will help me learn more and the teachers like the interaction. Connections that I will make in college will be valuable when I get out of school. Getting a job a lot of the time is who you know, not what you know. Get involved in student clubs and activities. Those clubs are valuable for making connections and networking. Sometimes being in the club will expose you to potential employers or internships. Take advantage of the tutoring offered by the college. Most of all I would tell myself to work hard because it will pay off.

As a high school senior I was very confused about who I was and what I wanted to do in life. I felt stuck in a major that wasn't suited for me and I was afraid to change for I didn't know what I would change to. I spent days worrying about what I was going to do with the rest of my life and felt as if the pressure was on me to decide right at that minute. If I could go back in time, I would tell my naive high school senior self to relax and not put so much pressure on myself. I was so worried about what I would do for the rest of my life and I was only 17 years old! I would also encourage myself to explore other majors and see if there are any others that better suit me and my interests. I would also give myself the push and courage that I needed to leave my past major and change into a new one. I feel like my senior year definitely would have been a lot less stressful and scary if I had had the advice from myself now.

If I could stand before that which was once me, when my world was young and my thoughts considered only simple beliefs, I would marvel the modesty of my youthful dreams. I would smile as I recognize the potentiality I had yet to conceive: My early aspirations hindered by a lack of self-esteem and considerably flanked by the temperance and state of generational poverty. This time was a time in life, that did not allow for the fathoming of educational dreams; moreover, a time when survival took skill and precedent over academic needs. I would begin my discourse by offering solace to that which was once me. I would advise the world offers many ways of being. Familial ambiguity, emotional ambivalence, and psychological insecurity need not be. I would apprise the University as a place that promotes individual change, personal growth, self-efficacy, and the identification of what is what was, and what can be. I would describe the college transition as a metamorphosis that fosters innovative thoughts, empowering beliefs, inspiring hopes, and the potentiality for realized dreams. I would advise to choose education, to make haste, and to utilize intellectual engagement to develop honorable and properly informed beliefs.