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I would give myself the advice to start applying for scholarships and financial aid a lot earlier. It really helps to get the most aid for school, because it is very necessary. I would tell myself also to take more school tours, and I really wish I would have taken the ACT, becuase it did not do too well on the SAT. I would also tell myself to get involved in more programs to help with scholarships, because i really need the money! It is not good at all to wait till the last minute! I do not want any more loans!

I've grown up with really terrible social anxiety. It's hard for me to go up to people and talk to them or do simple tasks like call someone on the phone or go up to a counter and ask for honey mustard dipping sauce. I went into college and for some reason my social anxiety because worse. I'm more reserved and not as outgoing as I used to be. Because of this, I want my past self to know it's okay to put yourself out there. The one time in college I actually broke out of my comfort shell, I ended up making a new friend. College is a place where you can reinvent yourself because no one knows you. Take advantage of this and become the person you've always wanted to be.

My advice would be to stay dedicated to your education. Stay focused and disciplined while in class and take lots of notes. Do not ever hesitate to ask questions while in class because believe me someone else is probably thinking about the same question.

Hey there. Yes, you. Put down the prismacolored pencil for one minute and let me speak. I know you are stressed about the SAT's, boys, graduating high school and growing up; but the college you choose will be everything you wanted, trust me. I know we wanted to go to Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design to learn art from a professional art school-ah-the snow...the mountains...Let me get back on track, hhmm. But, once University of North Texas is brought up, look into it because I'm the future you and I know what I'm talking about. This college is an art school without costing us a lifetime in debt! You will love the campus. It is lit up at night--Its perfect for after-sunset walks, with your future, perfect boyfriend. Oh, you will die once you see the Library Plaza because of the founations, the benches, the old oak trees. Its perfect for sketching too. You don't believe me yet? You will once we go on the tour of campus. Believe me, you will want to spend all 4 years at this school. P.S Don't mess anything up.

If I could go back in time and give my former high school self some advice about transitioning into college, I would tell myself to enroll in additional college credit courses, during senior year, so that I could obtain an Associate’s degree. Since I currently live on my own and do not receive financial assistance outside of financial aid, the degree would have really come in handy because I would not have to work long hours at odd jobs for minimum wage pay, instead I would have a career while studying for my main career as an Educator. It would also allot an ample amount of free time so that I can focus on my studies. Moreover, I would have potentially had three degrees under my belt: an Associates, a Bachelor’s and a Master’s. Very few people are able to say that.

Stop procrastinating. You have your whole life to live, dont waste it all away.

Dear Julia, If you thought high school was an experience, wait until you start college! You will hit many bumps in the road your first semester in college. Classes will be a million times harder, you will be awake until at least two in the morning studying and getting your homework done, but don't worry, it all evens out. You will make incredible friends that will stay up with you and make your bad days better. I know mom is already trying to convince you to stay home and go to a university closer to home but don't give in. Moving to Denton will be the best decision you have ever made! You need to be independent and figure out how to be an adult without the supervision of mom and dad. It is okay to be worried about being homesick, you will miss home, but UNT will become your home away from home and the people you meet will become your second family. High school is just a small stepping stone to the rest of your life. You are destined for great things; never forget that. With love, Future Julia

If I was a high school senior again I would apply for more scholarships. I constantly worry about how I am going to pay for this year's school expenses, and I get stressed out about not finding a job. It would be a lot easier if I had applied for more scholarships so that I would not have to worry about this now.

If I could give my-high-school-self advice, it would be to relax! If I knew that attending the University of North Texas was going to be fun, enjoyable, and stimulating instead of scary and difficult I would've saved myself a lot of sleepless nights. Earning my Bachelor's at UNT was a fatastic experience. I've even chosen to attend UNT for my Master's degree in military history! I certainly stressed more than needed during the transition from high school to college, but I successfully made it through to the other side. It took a lot of hard work, but every minute of it was worth it.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships an prepare for the transitions because that last year goes by much faster then you would expect.