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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.