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If I could talk to my high school senior-self, I would let them know that there are many opportunities to chase their dreams. I would tell them to not to get discouraged if people tell them they cannot make their dreams. In high school, my senior quote was said by Walt Disney, "If you can dream it, be it". I would tell my high school senior-self to remember that quote because it is true. I framed that quote in my dorm room so I could remember it as I go through my college career.

Making an easy transition and getting the most out of college has a lot to do with how you spend your time. The one thing you don’t want to do is waste it. TV shows and video games aren’t going anywhere, so its best to get out there and find that group you click with while there are many opportunities. I never wanted to go try something new by myself. I would want to do new things with someone I knew, that way there was at least one familiar face. Doing this I realized two things: one, I missed out on experiences I wanted to try, and two, when I went to events with others I wouldn’t interact with that many new people. All you have to do is suck it up and get through the door, that is the hardest part. I’d recommend learning a few conversation starters and focus on what others say that way you can always keep a conversation going. School work will come easy for you, as long as you allow enough time, but people skills are just as important.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, there are multiple things I would say. First, I would tell myself to not wish my senior year away. You're only a high school senior once, and it's one of the best times of your life. As as senior you still live with your parents, but you also have the freedom of any other 18 year old. I was very close with my family growing up and looking back I regret taking the time I had with them for granted. Also, I would tell myself to not stress about the future. I spent many sleepless nights worrying about if I was going to get into college, or what my major would be, or anything else I could think of. In the end, it all worked out and I wish I wouldn't have wasted so much time worrying. Lastly, I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity. I wouldn't miss a basketball game, or a night out with my friends, because senior year is when a lot of memories are made, and I wish I would've cherished those times more.

Always live by yourself. Always have a mealplan. Get involved in tutoring/ vounteering.

I would tell my high school self to really apply for more scholarships, search long and hard for even more scholarships. Every campus has it's ups and downs focus on the ups, besides the guys. if there are any possible summer programs even summer class that i can go ahead and take to get a feel for the class work load and campus life go ahead and take them

I would tell myself not to expect too much from my original school - it was a worthwhile experience, but I should be ready for the stress of transferring. I would let myself know that the experience is important and I just need to get through it. All the things that annoyed me in high school - the cliques, the teachers holding our hands, the lack of independence would all be remedied in college. I would let myself know that the world is lying. These are not the best years of your life.

I would give me the advice of not having sex at a young age, because I am now a single parent struggling to take care of my one year old daughter by myself. It's hard becuase not having no help,but when I win this scholarship I'm going to more than thankful because it will help me pay for my classes and books. I stay in Alabama now but I want to attend college at Columbus State University. I'm trying to save my money now but its so hard because children are suspend.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I can sum up the advice I would give in a few words: "Don't worry. Don't hurry. Trust the process." (Alexandra Stoddard) As a high school senior, looking out into the unknown world of college, I remember feeling extremely overwhelmed. I didn't know where I would live, who I would live with, how I would meet friends, how it would feel to live on my own and I definitely did not know how I was going to deal with the world of college academics. Looking back on all of my old worries now, I realize how inconsequential they all became. Worrying about my future life in college did not help me make it better. Trying to rush through the summer to make all my plans for the year, did not make getting to school any easier. I wish I realized that growing up, leaving home, and moving to college is all a process. A process where I would grow and mature, and become someone I am proud of.

I would advise my self to have done more research to find out what i needed to do to get accepted to the college I watned to get in first. I had a lot of troulbe with this and have ended up at not my first choices for schools because of class I did not take.

Well hello 17 year old Asher, its me. You are now 21 years old and you should be done with college by now, but you arent. Listen, and listen carefully. Things are going to come to your way to distract you. But you have to remained focus. There will be friends, boys, and stress that will come your way but you must remained focused! Do not. and I repeat, do not procrastinate. This will lead you to behind in your studies. Before you know it, you will be a year behind in your studies. Remember to study hard, and play later. Your freshman year is the most vital part of your college career. Don't worry, you can get it together, but you must concentrate. You must remember to put God first in all that you do. Remember that you are not doing this just for yourself, but for your family, for your future children. You want them to be able to look up to you. But even if you do get off course, God will most surely guide you back. You've always been a dreamer, but God has always steered you back onto the right path. Be encouraged.