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If I could go back to my high school self I would fill out scholarships and study more. The fact that I never had to study in high school, I surely am paying for it now. In college you have to study 24/7 and I have no motivation to do so what so ever. I would learn to pick up organizing techniques and read more books. Also college is not cheap, I would fill out scholarships to actually go to coastal my freshman year instead of suffering at a local university. I should have never doubted myself because I know deep down inside I could’ve have worked for my schooling but I was just too lazy and I am paying for it now. I may have made some difficult choices but I refuse to make the same mistake again.

If I could tell my high school self one major thing it would be to take the SAT seriously. I was an honor student in high school and graduated top 10 in my class. I thought any college would accept me because of my grades and all the clubs I was in, so I made a huge mistake in not taking it seriously. I do not regret coming to Pembroke because it is closer to home for me and I love the smaller classes but I really wanted to go to the bigger well-known schools. Next, I would have told my high school self to enjoy and take every opportunity that comes my way and socialize as much as possible within college. Networking is very important to get anywhere in life. Also, I still carried the habit of second guessing myself within college and I feel it has held me back. Finally, I would have told my high school self is to always stay true to myself. My freshman year of college I pretended to be things I wasn't just to fit in with the people here and I feel I wasted my whole freshman year.

During high school, I was seriously set on moving away from college in order to get the "college experience". Because UNCP is literally five minutes from my home, I automatically ruled that out as an option. If I could give my high school self advice, it would be to appreciate the universtiy that is in my back yard and become more affiliated with it. I now love UNCP and wish I would have always planned to be a student there.

If I were able to give my high school senior-self advice about college, I would firstly recommend to apply for more scholarships and financial aid. A lot of programs are willing to help fund an individual's education and I should have taken advantage of that. I would also tell myself to become more active and engaged with the community. It looks great on a resume and serves the beautiful, thriving community that serves me! I may have told my past self to invest in a second major, or at the very least, a minor. Having multiple degrees not only translates well on paper, but can be very beneficial and make you more well rounded. I would request that past me take advantage of summer courses, internship opportunities, travelling during the sumer for research purposes. Lastly and most importantly, I would tell myself to take advantage of the wonderful professors at university; they have such valuble knowledge and resources that they are willing to pass on to their students.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior I would tel myself not to procrastinate, to do all my school work they day its assigned, to fill out any peper work the day I find out about it. Also I would tell myself to stay on top of my grades in high school and try my hardest and not just do the bare minimum to barely pass by. I would also tell myself to take advantage of every oppurtiunity that is offered to me.

I would tell myself to save money. College is not cheap and everything is about money. Also, pick good friends and keep them.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be more active as a student. I would inform myself that sometimes the professors are just as lazy as you, they are completly content with teaching you the bare minimum, but the bare minimum WILL NOT help you in the future, it will leave you regretting not working harder on your own time. I'd say "make sure you read your textbooks" you're going to be paying an arm and a leg for textbooks that your professor may not even use, however, those textbooks hold the key to information that could change your entire outlook on life. Furthermore I would tell myself not to believe everything you hear and read, just because one person says it doesn't make it fact, even if it is in a book, always dig deeper because if you just scratch the surface you may never find the buried gold. Younger me always remember, knowledge is power!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school, I would tell myself to teach myself how to study. In high school, studying for a test is not the same as studying for a test in college. When I was in high school, I felt like I could pass a test simply by listening to the lectures during class. However, when I got to college, I noticed that was not the case. If I could go back, I would make sure I taught myself a couple of study strategies that would help me to better prepare myself for tests.

If I could go back to my senior year and tell myself what to do differently, I would tell myself to study harder and take classes that would transfer for college credits. I would tell myself that grades in high school are important and they can help me get into the college I want to attend. I would tell myself to stay optimistic and keep a positive attitude and when things do not go my way to keep pushing forward. I would also tell myself to be more active in clubs as a high school student and in college. Stay busy because studies have shown if students stay busy 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time their grades are higher. I would also say that in college if your friends go out and party that you do not have to go and to not feel presssured to do anything just so you would fit in. Grades are more important that going out and partying and making friends.

JoAnna, I know you may be wondering who I am or how do I even know you. The past four years may seem to have been rough. You've lost a few friends and family members and at times it seems as if you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Financially it seems as if you don't have many options after this but trust me you do. Hold off on trying to grow up too fast. You will experience heartbreak, tears, and disappointment, but believe me when I say this LIFE GOES ON. Don't stress about juggling work and school. Focus on your studies and the rest will fall into place. Join a sorority, make new friends, have new experiences, travel, and just enjoy life. Trust me you'll live with a lot of regret and "should've, could've, would've" thoughts if you dont! Major in what YOU want to major in, not what fits your work schedule. You deserve the upmost happiness ten years from now, but the choices you make today determine the person you become. Lastly, live your life the way you want to! Sincerely, Your Future Self