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Dear Self, DONT WORRY ABOUT TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING! Stick to what you love to do best. You've know since you were little what you love to do, and thats all you need. Don't worry about being too well-rounded, worry more about trying to pass the AP tests and doing dual credit, it will save you a lot of time and money when you get here. Also make sure that the college you choose to go to has everything that you need to get the best out of your major. Your going to love college, so don't stress. And if you don't know how to do something or you have any question, DON'T be afraid to ask. There are NO stupid questions. P.S. DO YOUR FAFSA EARLY.....a lot of people need money just as much as you do!

There are so many little things that I would tell myself If I could go back in time. Slow down; enjoy every moment you have; dont worry so much about your gpa, it is not the most important thing in the world; spend time with your family because before you know it, all this time that you are taking for granted will be gone. The main thing that I would tell myself is to not quit, but give everything that you pursue, your all. There are so many things that I quit simply because they "were not cool" that looking back would have greatly enhanced my life. And while all of these things may seem minute, it is incredibly frusterating to know how different my life could have been if I only had a little more experience.

When I was in high school, I was very good at doing the absolute minimum amount of work necessary to make A's and B's. This made me cocky, and I assumed that I was above public education. I also assumed that I would not have to make any more effort in college to make good grades than I had in high school. Toward the end of my freshman year of college, I learned (the hard way) that this was not the case. If I could talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself that many of the college classes I would eventually take would be infinitely more stimulating than high school had been. However, I would warn myself that while several of my core classes would feel insultingly elementary, laziness would get me nowhere in college. I would tell myself that I would later decide to go to graduate school, and that I should be keeping up my grades and working for as many scholarships as possible.

When I was in high school I had a few jobs. My senior year I was working at TCBY, a frozen yogurt place. It was a fun job and I was making pretty good money. Some how I had it in my head that saving wasn't important. I made lots of money, and spent lots of money. If I could say anything to myself then; it would be to save my money and not spend it on foolish things I don't need. I need more money then I can count on my hands and toes and I spent a whole boat load. I would tell myself to save it all because we need it. If I had saved more then, i wouldn't have needed the loans I took out and might deter my education. I would also tell myself to have more fun and not stress out so much. Life is an advanture and I need to enjoy it, not hide from it.

BE PREPARED FOR DIFFERENT WORLDVIEWS AND BELIEFS! Learn to develop a poker face and be respectful of others' points of view. Nobody really cares what you wear to class, as long as you have something on. Don't be so freaked out about being on your own; you'll love it, even if you think you're going to miss your hometown friends too much. It's easier to make friends if you get plugged into an organization. You'll learn to function on 3 hours of sleep, seeing as how you're going to stay out late having fun and hanging out with friends who are going to change your life. Studying is actually necessary in college. It's harder to stay focused on God in college, but it is definitely possible; just stay strong and don't lose sight of what is important.

Do not be afraid. You are well prepared for this. Always pay attention, go to class, and try your hardest. There is nothing to be afraid of. The most important thing you can do is stay calm, take it all one day at a time, and remember to have fun. Try to find time to relax but do not let schoolwork slip. College can be difficult, but you are ready for it. Fear will freeze you in your place. You have to fight that fear and take every step necessary to get to your goal of graduation and graduate school. Jump into college with everything you have. Do the reading, finish the assignments, and get some sleep when you can. There are always people around to support you, so do not feel overwhelmed. Do not be afraid to ask for help or admit that you do not understand something. Above all, have confidence that you know what you are doing and that you can accomplish anything you attempt as long as you try as hard as possible.

Remember these words throughout college: Do what is best for you and be happy. This requires you to know your needs, your desires, and your responsibilities. Learn your strengths and your weaknesses, and then develop ways to make them benefit you. Colleges and universities allow you to create your own schedule, so you want to make sure that you engage yourself not overloading yourself. When I say ?know your needs?, I mean that you must pay attention to your personal, academic, and professional development. This includes your health, your technical abilities, and your lifestyle. With these in mind, you will be able to develop study habits that include exercise for your mind, your body, and your spirit. This includes taking breaks. When I say ?know your desires?, I mean that you must know what you want out of life and keep that in mind when you make life-changing decisions. Choose classes, internships, and jobs that line up with the desires of your heart. When I say ?know your responsibilities?, I mean that you should prioritize your duties by importance. You must take care of yourself, your academics, your professional development, and your networks, in that order.

I would tell myself to prepare better for the AP courses and tests.

The advice i would give to my younger self would be to Relax, and SAVE! Save your money, focus on working the hardest you can in highschool, take advantege of what everyone has to offer, the harder you work now, the bigger pay off in the end! Ask all that your brain can think of, quench the thirst of curiousity. Take advantage of all that interests you in highschool, think of it as a test run to understanding who you are inside. Even though it seems useless, these are the hoops you must go through to become a well rounded person. A literate person cannot be fooled! This transistion will be awkward but exciting, someones been in your shoes before so keep your head held high!

College is not a time to relax and take it easy. Especially as a music major it is time to work as hard as ever. Don't procrastinate and when you know you need to do something do it whether or not you want to do it. Go out and get involved thats the best way of making friends, or more important go to study sessions they help you do better in your classes and also meet people who are in your class. College life will be a whole different ball park, your not going to know people and you are going to be out of your comfort zone, but college is the place to do what you want so the best way to transition is meet people and just try hard because the only people you are trying hard for is yourself, so just try to be the best you can be.

Younger and less mature version of myself, Greetings from the future. I write bearing witness to the things to come for you in your life. Although I wish I could tell you of every time that I screwed up, I cannot. Some of these mistakes ought to be repeated for the benefit of your future self. For you see, I am now rich in life and have learned well from the experiences of my past, your future. All you need to know is that through every bit of suffering and hardship you will face, however seemingly unbearable, you will make it through. The rewards of this long and tempestuous journey are completely worth all you have to offer. College life will seem, at first, fairly reminiscent to the workload you have experience during your tougher times in high school. Some of your colleagues' light will be snuffed out by the load, as they are inexperienced with such burdens of responsibility. Remain steadfast in your studies, work, guitar, and physical fitness. Though your spirits will be broken at times and your endurance will give out, be joyous in knowing there is grace and rest to come.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self. I would tell myself that I made a very good choice in schools, but to prepare myself for an experience unlike any thing I have experienced before. There would be many, many hours of experimenting with art projects and assignments which led to disastrous results, I would tell myself even when these failures happen, it is a learning experience, and every wrong answer leads you one step closer to the right one. If I were to go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to work to keep a social life in college. Thus far in college I have accomplished everything I have set out to do, but in doing so have lost a social life. If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self. I would tell myself; the road ahead is not an easy one, but despite all the work and the stress, you will make it through and make great things.

College life could not be more different than what you are used to. There is going to be an incredible amount of competition. Do not let this defeat you. Take advantage of your resources by finding tutoring sessions, asking questions without feeling embarrassed, and do not lose yourself in trying to find new friends. When you consider taking the initiative to do something, always finish what you?ve started. Bad habits are bound to start once you let yourself slip up every once in awhile. Remember that the primary reason you are continuing your education is simply to learn. There will be people who seem to know everything already, but it is most likely an intimidation factor they posses. Instructors love to see students who are genuinely concerned about their education, not just their grade. Greater opportunity arises from making yourself known to your teachers. Once you show them your concern about your progress in their class, they will be more than happy to help and not seem so intimidating. In the end, you will have gained a great resource and hopefully learned something that you will carry for the rest of your life.

I quit school in the eighth grade and never attended high school, worked to help support my poor family and lived through pure hell for many years, I then took and passed my GED and eighteen years later finally had the opportunity to return to school to hopefully be able to achieve a first class education to become an author of Academic and Historical Fiction. I applied to University North Texas and after careful consideration was finally granted admission. I have just completed my first semester as a full time student and amazingly with a 4.0 GPA in every class and have been now inducted into the Honors College. This unbelivable experience clearly would give myself the advice that I should have followed this path eighteen years ago, in these hard times it is stressful and very difficault to be able to afford being a full time student, but I will never miss one day of school in the future if I have to work part time jobs 18 hours a day to be able to make my life dream of becomming a Historical Academic and Fiction writer come true.

Don't fret. College is only going to be a little more strenuous than high school was. The only things that you will actually have to worry about are your weight, the tests in your classes, and the females. Food is just... so available at college, especially if there is a cafeteria in the same building as where you live. In the cafeteria, the meals are all-you-can-eat too, so watch yourself. And study hard for your tests. They make up a BIG part of your final grade for the course. As for the females...there are a lot of females. Don't get distracted. Actually, you will get distracted. Just don't be distracted for too long haha. If you can watch the weight, ace the tests, and stay focused... you'll be just fine. No, better than fine.

I would have applied for more college scholarships.

College is an experience like no other. It will give you life-long lessons from which to shape the rest of your life. Take it seriously and be diligent to learn from every experience. Give it your full attention. Do not fool yourself into thinking that you do not need it; you do! It is the foundational beginning of your professional career. From it, you will be able to build incredible learning experiences that you can use for your advantage. Moving from high school to college is a humbling, yet exciting experience. Pay careful attention to your every action so that you emanate the person that you want to become in the future. Your future is before you, take it into your hands and make it what you will.

When I was a senior, I thought I knew what my college career would be like. Now that i've made it through my first semester, I realize that I barely knew anything about life at a university. If I were able to give myself advice about my future as a college student, I would simply tell myself to be open to new ideas, new lifestyles, new people, and new experiences. There is always something to learn from everything and everyone around you. I would tell myself to be true to who I really am, and always stand for what I know when someone challenges what I believe. My life as a college student, although there have many times that I have wanted to throw in the towel and simply give up, has been worth every bit of frustration. I would tell myself to calm down and be ready for one of the greatest experiences to come!

I would explain to myself that studying is one of the most important things ever, and that being involved in school can be one of the most beneficial opurtunities for reccomendations that I could get. I'd tell myself not totake my high school friends forgranted and to not rush into everything as much. I was way too stubborn and should lighten up on the intensity with which I used to express each and every one of my opinions. Itis definitely important to save money and learn the vcalue of a dollar before going to college, no exessive spending or shopping sprees. Enjoy every moment you have because you won't get any of them back and spend more time with your family. The books I loved to read will become distraction so read as much as I possibly can during the summer. Be prepared to go through major changes and do not over spend. tart trying harder t use a planner and stick to it. Neve give up on your dreams or goals. I would have to tell myself to believe in everything firmly and understand that a healthy lifestyle is important to controling stress levels.

I would tell myself to study hard but enjoy it at the same time. So far my college experience has gone by so fast. I wish I could go back in time and convince myself to maybe have transferred after just one year at a community college. I missed so much these past two years at UNT that I won ever get but at the same time I am making the most out of the time I do have here. I would tell my high school senior self that you only live life once and you only have one college experience right out of high school once. College defines a persons future and what takes place in this short period of time is a huge part of your life.