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Knowing what I know now, I would give myself a great deal of advice. First off, I would tell myself that every single scholarship need to be filled and turned, because scholarships are the best way to fund your schooling. I would also advise myself to take more higher level classes instead of taking the easy way out my senior year. When it comes College life I would advise myself to introduce myself to everyone in order to create new friendships, which would make the transition from high school to college easier on a social level. On the academic side I would advise that I maintain a good work ethic, because it would be needed when going to college.

Keep an open mind. Growing up I was was protected by my parents; I was only allowed to watch age appropriate movies, listen to good music, and they encouraged me to spend more time with my friends from church than my friends from school. In Highschool I went to a public school and I was able to break through my childhood barrier. When I got in to college I was able to break through that barrier even more, I met a lot of very different people and continued to learn about the world outside my childhood. Even though I felt I was prepared for it there were still things that schocked me; many of my friends had very difficult childhoods, and one of my good friends actually turned out to be lesbian. One girl I knew had grown up even more sheltered than me, and she didn't want to break through her comfortable barrier. She ended up going back home after one year, scarred because she wouldn't let go of her barrier. Even though I still had a hard time accepting things, I was able to forget differences and accept everyone for who they were.

If had the chance to go back in time and have a conversation with my high school senior self, knowing what I do know I would tell myself to buck up, deal with and just get the process over with. I would tell myself not to sit around and wait two years to start school. The process does not get any easier, infact it's harder if anything...the longer you wait. I know that it's nerve racking, time consuming, and not fun at most times but it's something that needs to be done. You need to further you education. I would advise me to pay more attention in school, and to put more effort into the things I did so I wouldn't ruin my chance at attending a good school. I would let myself know that life after high school sucks, andnot going to college...doe not help it suck less one bit.

First off I really wish this was possible because I made many mistakes through high school that I wish I could change. There is tons of advice that I would give myself, but to start off I would say learn how to study, study, study. I would say this becuse studying is what college is all about. The next advice I would give myself is checking your email, partly because it is as important as doing your homework mostly because instructors send emails all the time that are very important. Finally, being a special education student through out high school, I would tell myself to become friends with the professors of my classes mostly because they will be able to help you even when you are out of there class, acting as mentors to students.

I would tell myself that I need to stay focused. My freshman year that was the biggest problem that I had. Do not let peer pressure influence the way that you live your life. Do not stay up late and always be prepared for class. I could have done so much better than I did my freshman year if I had been prepared for every class session and was able to engage in classroom discussion in order to better understand the material. Another big piece of advice would be go to class. I was a very good high school student and have done very well in college thus far but it takes so much more effort to get a good grade when you skip class, even if it is only once a semester. My last piece of advice would be use your resources! You are paying for everything that is given to you on campus so take advantage of it all: eat at the dining hall, use tutoring services, go to the library to study, etc.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are many words of advice I would give. One bit of advice that I would tell myself is that one of the most important things to do first off is work on making good friends. Good friends make for great study partners and support for school. Another thing I would tell myself is that the easiest thing to do is to try and finish all of your school work during the week if possible and not procrastinate. There are many times where you are tempted to go out during the week and many of the things you need done get pushed back to the last minute. It is so much easier to get school work done first and then save the fun things for the weekend. This makes for better grades and a greater sense of accomplishment. One of the most important things I would advise is to save money. It is tempting to spend money on whatever you want at the time, but it is so important to save money for those times when it becomes a neccesity rather than a want.

I would start off by telling myself not to worry about fitting in anywhere because in whatever you do, there will be people there that have the same interests and talents you do. Another important thing is to not be a stranger and if you want to meet someone, then go and introduce yourself to them because if you become close to them, your friendship will last a lifetime. Now down to the nitty gritty part, I would explain to them how much more effort you have to put into the classes and how much more studying is required of you. Telling them to start off early in the senior year and get into good study habits and making yourself do something that you don?t want to because it will definitely pay off in the long run. Other than that, I would tell myself to have fun while you can because I?ve talked to too many people saying they wish they were still in their college years with the freedom that it entailed.

High school is a difficult experience for everyone at some point. If I had the opportunity to return to tell my previous self anything it would be this. I would tell myself to just be yourself all of these people who seem like they are the most important thing in the world right now will be a mere memory in a few months. That boy that you cried over so many nights will never be worth your time, and to keep on your school work. Love yourself and have total confidence in your choices. Enjoy what you have while you have it but don?t get so worked up about the small things. That college is some of the best times of your life and the friends you meet you will have for a lifetime. You will be doing what you love making your own path in life with nothing ahead of you but opportunity. There is not a better feeling then when you realize you are now a self sufficient young woman who has made your family proud! Keep your chin up because high school was great but look forward to your future and all the potential you

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would warn myself about planning out a time schedule. I would tell myself to understand that there is a time to talk with friends, and a time to do homework. You need to know that college is not all about fun. You need to set out a schedule to do all the things you want to, but putting homework and studying first. In high school you really don't understand the concept of setting out a timed schedule of when to do things. In college, you are on your own, so you have to learn that there is a time for fun and a time to study.

When I was in high school, I ended up with a 3.82 cumulative GPA. In other words, high school seemed pretty easy for me. After graduation, I assumed that college wouldn't be any harder than high school was. It turned out that I was incredibly wrong. My first encounter with an educational challenge was in my computer programming class. I just didn't understand any of the information that was being taught by the professor. But I knew that I wanted to do as well as possible in college, so I did everything I could to try and bring my grade up. I joined two different study groups, met with my professor after class and during office hours, and pulled all-nighters the night before the exam. All of this hard work ended up paying off. I got a B in the class at the end of the semester. After going through this ordeal, I would go back in time and tell myself that college is in fact more difficult than high school. I would tell myself to go in expecting a challenge, and to come out knowing more about life than you could ever imagine.

The advice I would give myself is to do better in my AP classes and on the AP tests so that I could get even more ahead in college than I am now. I am very focused on my major now and I wish I were as far ahead as I could have been. I would also tell myself to be more open to the possibility of making new friends and study buddies. I would tell myself to be more involved with campus activities so that I don't get bored.

If I could give myself one bit of advice during my senior year of high school I would have told myself not to worry. As a high school student I was worried about whether or not I would be successful in college, partially due to the fact that I didn?t do as well in high school as I would have liked; I only earned a 2.2 unweighted GPA. I wasn?t an especially motivated student, I didn?t do my homework, and I refused to cheat off of my peers. This left me with little hope of receiving large scholarships to go to a state university, and made me nervous about how well I would do in a college setting. The only reason I passed my high school classes was due to the fact that I truly love to learn, and I would pass my exams with ease. In college the teachers do not assign loads of busy work and tests are usually the main source for grading, thus I currently have a 4.0 GPA. I would tell myself not to worry because college is truly a setting where you are rewarded for gaining knowledge.

I would tell myself to not take friends and family for granted. My senior year was my busiest and most stressful year of high school, so I never took time for myself, family, or friends. Now that I'm in college and am in a completely different place, I wish I could go back and take time to enjoy my senior year more than I did. I graduated high school on a military base in Turkey, and now that I'm going to college in Colorado, everything is a complete turnaround. Making friends who stay true to themselves and me has been difficult this year, so I would go back and make time for old friends. Being a freshman in college, I don't have a car or a job yet, but back in Turkey, I had a job within walking distance from my house. I would tell myself to take every advantage I possibly could to work and make money (all tax- free... doesn't get any better than that!). Senior year of high school is supposed to be one of the best years anyone should have. I would go back and try to make it the best.

Be yourself and go out and meet new people. Try new things and join clubs! It will be a great experience that you do not want to miss out on. Dont be afraid to be who you are, people will accept you and you will make life long friends.

Oh, you young and na?ve boy, schoolwork is surely important. Granted, any life exists after high school, a better one is not elusive. I still suggest to you, Tommy, to take a few years off. Solidify your thoughts, beliefs, and desires. You will give endless time in a restaurant when you graduate, and the restaurant will give back. You will go through hard times that will force you out of Minnesota. However, understand this; Colorado will bring many incredible and better things. You will work on a cattle ranch in the mountains, do this, gain a deeper work ethic, just do not lose sight on what can be. If you apply yourself now, you will better yourself later. You are intelligent and could easily be doing better. Unfortunately, quality higher learning institutions only care about numbers. Study more, apply yourself, and expand outside of academia?s standard mediums. You will succeed wherever you end up; just know you could succeed in a setting saved for the top echelons of America?s elite. I know you will be fine if you continue unchanged, but if you bite the bit now, you will win a longer, more profitable, and exciting race.

If I could go back in time and meet my former self I would tell myself to continue to do good in school, never give up on any assignment

Dear Kieva, I know that right now you are loving high school. The teachers are great, school work really isn't that challanging and you probably only have to study for 15 minutes if that. But college is a totally different world compaired to high school. You've been hearing it all your life that college is hard, that there is so much to learn and that the teachers are harsh, but you never really get the full effect until you're there. When you see it for yourself you realize you're either going to sink or you're going to swim. At first you may freak out thinking that you're unprepaired and you can't do this, but dont worry, everyone feels that way in the beginning. Sure it's a lot more difficult than high school is and you're going to have to push yourself. But the reward of acomplishment is well worth it. It's just all about balance! Love, your future self

I would sit myself down, for i would know it would be a shock to see myself three years later, and explain that college life is about discovery. Discovery of oneself, discovery of a path in life, discovery of the world you live in, and discovery of other people and things yet to be discovered is what college life is about. College is the place where you begin to paint the canvas of who you are; whether is be with rough hard sharp imposto strokes, or with soft blending lines of monet, you begin to realize that college is discovery. Without the college experience i would not be the fully flushed individual i am now and not to fight the transition into the individual you decide to become. For it is not our DNA or where we came from that makes us an individual, it is the choices and decisions we make.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would probably mostly advise myself about campus involvement. The academic situation is similar to that of my high school and the transition was fairly smooth. It is the social adjustment that takes time. I would tell myself that I will need to get out and get involved. I would describe the different campus events that will help me meet new people and to help others more within my community. I would tell myself to find activities and groups that interest me and find a way to become involved. Along these lines I would tell myself to find a balance between the social and academic arenas of college life. While a social life is important I am attending college for academics. Therefore, I must put my coursework first and foremost. I must allow time for reading and homework while still making time to have fun and hang out with my friends, or to meet new people. I suppose that the best advice I have to give is to get involved and yet maintain a balance between academics and my social life.

If I was able to talk to myself as a senior in high school, knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to relax. I was so stressed out about the transition into college from high school but I really had nothing to stress about. College has been easier than I expected, if I knew that as a senior in high school I would have gotten more sleep at night and relaxed a lot.