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Firstly, I would encourage myself to apply for more scholarships because it would reduce hours having to work! As a high school senior, I struggled with social anxiety and was rather introverted. I enjoyed going through the same routine and hanging with my small group of friends. The comfort and safety of my daily routine was the key to my happiness. I would definitely go back in time to tell myself to open up to people more and not be afraid to go out of my comfort zone. I would say, "Don't be afraid to initiate things with other people. Stop waiting on someone to open up to you when you can make a difference in someone else by opening up to them. Send the first text; be the one to invite someone to go hang out Friday night; put your phone down and ask your neighbor beside you how their day is. I'm sure the other person is thinking the same exact thing, dying to be texted first, sad about never being invited anywhere, shy to open conversation with strangers. We all want acceptance, so don't discourage that by doing nothing. Waiting won't do anything."

Jason, even though you don't have money issues now, you're going to have a few. Start saving for a rainy day. I know you have a little extra at the moment, maybe set it aside for bonds or investments because you're implusive at times. If that fails, then stop going out so much. Which brings me to another point, those people you consider friends now, you won't be talking to 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of them in the next five to six years. There are however a few that will stick by your side no matter what happens but most of them don'tlike to be social. Advertising is your major you'll end up liking. It's weird, we always thought we'll be some accounting or film guy but trust me, I've been through it. Finally relationships, you had a chance at few great ones but you're indecisive nature ruined for both partners involve. Try not to be so distance and you'll keep the people you deserve around. All in all, you'll have a great time and that's what matters the most.

Two years ago when I was a high school senior, I thought college would be a just an extended education of high school. I felt like I have to go to college to get a better job in a reality, becasue that is what I've been told from adults. However, the actual college life is different. It is more than studying for you major and getting a degree. In college, I'm learning how to communicate with others, how to tolerate with others whom have completely different opinion than mine, and how to manage and use my time more wisely. If I can give an adive to me in high school senior as a college student is "Diligent." That doensn't mean just stay at the school library and study all the time. Be dilligent in all things. College is a great traning ground before I face the reality. So don't be afraid, learn from my own mistakes, and look foward.

1. Make an effort to be open-minded and learn something from everyone. 2. Say yes to as many opportunities as possible. 4. If you don’t think you’ll be interested in a club, go anyway. You may learn something new or meet someone new. 5. Use ratemyprofessor.com to help choose classes. 6. If you have multiple interests, but classes may not go towards your degree requirements, email the professor asking if you can sit in on the class. It’s a cost-effective way to explore when you're undecided or simply eager to learn. You do need to choose your major after your first year. 7. Don’t apply to 10 colleges. Apply to a couple top choices because money and time are big considerations. Community college is a great way to save money and transition to living on your own. 8. Look at college as an opportunity to build your network. Go to all networking events! 9. Start getting job experience/internships early. 10. The college experience is ultimately what you make of it. The most important things to consider when choosing is the cost and any special programs they offer. The rest is subjective.

You have to remember why you're in college, what your dream is, and where you want to go. Do you want a second chance at making a 4.0 and then transfer to that private school you've been dreaming of? Is there a degree that you want to pursue, but think you might not be smart enough? First, the first is a noble and managable goal, but only if you stay focused on the long term. Second, all you have to do is study and you're the smartest kid in your class. No one is going to force you to do anything, and no one is going to hold your hand along the way. Unfortunately, you are going to need to make sure your finances, academics, and social life are all in order by yourself. No one will warn you if you're running low on money, if you're falling GPA will hinder your dreams of scholarships or private school, or if those people you call friends are only interested in what you can bring to the table on the weekends. My advice to you is - hold in there, you can do it.

A lot happened since I have graduated from high school in Ukraine. I have spent five years studying at a Ukrainian university in pursuit of Bachelor's and Specialist's degrees in Translation; got married; moved to the USA; discovered that I had to change my specialty to have a successful career in the US; entered Collin County Community College to pursue Graphic Design, and partially transferred to the University of North Texas to earn my second Bachelor's degree in Communication Design. There are several pieces of advice I would have liked to give myself to improve upon my educational path. To me as a high school senior, I would have recommended to get a Bachelor's degree in both Computer Sciences and Translation, as it would have given me better career prospects in both countries. To me as a US student, I would have told to see advisors at both Collin College and UNT to avoid registering for non-transferrable credits and overtaking a heavier workload. Most importantly, I would have advised myself to transfer to the UNT only upon the completion of Collin College core curriculum instead of co-attending both colleges as I currently do.

STAY CALM. You have nothing to worry about. It's a big change, but you're not alone.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to work more. During high school I was extremely busy with band that I only worked 10 hours a week. Then, after band ended, I was worn out and I never upped my hours. I would go back and tell myself to suck it up and work more because now that I go to college and work full time I realize that I had it really easy in high school. If I worked harder back then I would have made it easier for myself now.

I would tell myself that it's okay to be different. I went to a school where it was looked at as strange to love music. I would tell my self to ignore those people and just be myself. If I loved band, then so be it! Also, who cares that I'm slightly over weight, when you get to college no one cares! Everyone at UNT is so excepting. Lastly, I would say that it's okay to not have a lot of friends. Because when you get to college you are going to have more friends that you could have ever asked for! Mostly, just remember to love yourself for who YOU are. There is no need to change for other people. You just haven't found your crowd of people yet, but you will.

Dear high school self, just know that all the terrible friends and horrible things that have happened so far are going to make sense once you hit college. I know you don't want to go now, but once you get there you are going to meet the closest friends you will have in your life. You will no longer talk to any of your high school "friends" and this is going to make you a better person! Yes, it is really lonely at first, and scary! You are far from home, so unlike your roomates you can't just take your laundry to your parents for the weekend and have a home cooked meal and feel relaxed. But, it's those roomates who eventually take you with them for holidays and weekend adventures-all expenses paid! The life of making your own choices-some bad, some good, is amazing! You don't have a curfew, you can eat whatever and however much you'd like all night long with the best friends ever! Right now, just get through it, because the best years of your life are ahead of you and you are not going to want to leave!