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If I could give myself advice when I was a high school senior, I would say to double check my first choice of both degree and college choice. I would push myself to apply to more colleges than the one I did, limiting my options severely and I went in with uncertainity into the major I chose, unsure if that was what I really desired. I would remind myself that I need to choose something I enjoy, not make my choice based on what would make my parents most proud. I cannot base my drive on what will please them but does not have my intrigue.

I would have told myself, "Chase, you have got to focus on what you love and not party so much. You are an artist, and UNT is full of them. It's very competitive, man. Get your head in the game."

Tasha, you have potential to do anything you want to do! Find what you love and are truly passionate about! You're going to make some amazing friends who have found their passion, but don't become distraught when you meet them. They are an example for you and they will be your encouragement to finding what you love. And mom is always behind you! She's always so proud of you and always pushing you to try and do your best. Take that advice! She's a wise woman who is very successful herself. You're also going to miss her a ton when you're at UNT so get ready for that. Four hours is just too long of a drive to see her every weekend so just really soak up all the time you have with her before you get here. Always try to soak up as much of life as you can! Live everyday knowing that you'll never get it back and look toward the future knowing that you will make a difference. You're going to be fine. Just keep up the hard work! You'll also still be 5 ft in 3 years.

In all honesty the college life hasn't been that big of a change for me. Yes it's hard being away from your family but other then that it's more like a great adventure. I think two things I would have atleast told myself is to stay focused more and to follow my intuition. College all in all is a big part of ones life cycle. It's a time where you find out who you really are, where you want to go in life, and truely what you're capable of. I love and cherish this time in my life because in experiencing the college atmosphere I have most deffinately made some life long friends, realized some things about myself that I didn't realize were there, and have learned to truely follow my dreams and never give up. I'm doing my best to strive for all that I can be and also learning to stop and smell the flowers and enjoy life for what it is.

Look at your interests. You need to find a degree that would be fun to you, and yet get a good job. Don't waste four to six years of your life on subject that you will hate using. Take a break between highschool and college, but keep in mind if you live on campus, the ages of those around you will be young. Don't wait to long.

I would tell myself that life goes by fast and that now (as a high school senior) is the time to start worrying about the future education and success. I would also tell myself that high school is a great and unforgettable experience that will never come back and that I need to enjoy my school, teachers, and friends as much as I can because I don't really know what the future has prepared for me and I might not see them again. College is a huge transition that makes you realize how tiny you are in front of the world and how hard you have to work in order to succeed and make a good living. At this point of my life, and knowing what I know, the most important advice I could give a high school senior is that its never too late to apply for college, education should not be put aside! The funds will come from somewhere but hope can never be lost, or else, the chances of success would decrease dramatically. Enjoy life! And be thankful for everything you have been blessed with.

The advice I would to myself as a high school senior as a college student is that "You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar." Meaning that if you treat people nice and be respectful, appreciative and considerate then you'll definitely get that back from others. It really helps. Also, procrastination is a bad thing, it will make you ill. So be on top on things. And also, know what you exactly want in life and research and learn about your passion, like with me, I'm want to be a cinematographer and so I'm reading books about it. So learn about yourself and your career so you know what to do in life. And lastly, be dedicated and committed to your passion.

I would have enrolled in college as soon as I graduated high school. Even though I am happy with the University I chose, I would have taken time early in my senior year of high school to look at different University's and college's. I wouldn't change anything else though. I love the University I am enrolled at. The staff and my classmates are nice, helpful people.

Put your school work ahead of all the org., teams, parties, social events. The main focus of attending college is to better educate yourself and to become successful in the world. Don't procrastinate and put the important things off until later because it will never get done. It is ok to enjoy the college life and it's atmopshere but don't let it overtake you. Keep your main objective in the fore front of your mind.

I would like to go back and ell myself about collages. What kinds there are, the easy and the hard. What good to get into and whats not worth it. How important education is and that there is a good career in store for me.