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I would tell myself to keep up with your GPA from the beginning. While people say that freshman year is a transition period, it is actually the period where your GPA can hurt you or help you in the future. Be sure to pick your perfect major and do research on the job outlook. This will allow you to know where you will stand when you graduate from college. Stay focused on your dreams.

Looking back at my younger, more naive self in high shool, there is a ton of information that i wish I could share with him. For example, I would tell myself not to feel so nervous about trying to meet people because the chances are that they feeling just as anxious. The most important thing that I would tell myself however, is to get involved in as many on campus activities early on as possible. Clubs and activites allow for students to meet other individuals with similar interests and, in my case give you the chance to meet that special someone. On a less serious note, a few other helpful hints to myself might include, do not date anyone in your dorm on your floor, relax and don't be uptight about everything, and maintain a safe but strong spirit of adventure because these are the times that you will remember forever.

Finish college the first time! It is much harder when you are older. Concepts are more difficult to understand, materials take longer to figure out. Just finish while you are young.

"Dear Margely, Remember to calm down; failing a test does not mean that the world will end and that your dreams of becoming a doctor will never be realized. Despite what the overachivers say, it is ok to take a class on Shakespeare even if it has nothing to do with your major. Never compare yourself to anyone else and don't change your major a million times just because you suddenly question yourself; it is normal to do that. Embrace change and accept a challenge even if it means putting in the extra work. If you are not organized you won't find your calculator for the final exam because it has drowned at the bottom of your backpack. Always keep a spare umbrella in your bag and never miss a trip to study abroad."

To my high school self, Stay strong and focused. There are going to be moments when it feels like there is noone to help, but that's not true. Embrace the ROTC lifestyle and get to know the other cadets as soon as possible because they're amazing inviduals and they become you new family. The ROTC class itself won't cause you too much stress, but trying to pass the physical test is going to be a struggle. Just take it one day at a time and focus on becoming better and stronger. Get ready to focus more on your classes because you need to build those study skills. You've always known the day would come where you couldn't finish a lab report an hour before going to bed or the work for all your other classes during lunch. The next couple semesters aren't hard, so find time to sit down and learn some study methods that work for you. It's easy to waste a lot of time doing nothing, and you'll get bored. Trust me. Remember your goals and dreams and let them inspire you when times get tough. You've got this.

Apply to Georgia Tech and do not worry so much about money, live on campus and always be professional and curteous

I would tell myself to start saving before college. I think the reason why I struggled so much is because I did not have comprehension of finances. I would start learning how to make credit cards work for me instead of the other way around. I would tell myself to look for scholarships through the alumni center, because it is one of the most untapped resources available at any school.

Going back in time to myself as a high school senior first I would tell myself to get involved on campus by joining clubs or a sorority and attend campus events because you are introduced to many people that can help you succeed during your academic and career goals. I would have also told myself to live with my parents so I wouldn’t have to work full time. Working part time I would have extra hours that can be used for volunteering, getting involved on campus or just studying. I would also mention to have fun because college is the best years of your life so don’t over study but then again don’t under study and meet new people along the way.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing I would say is, "Follow your dreams and don't let fear of failure or other's opnions hold you back." I wish I would've started college sooner but I allowed others to shape my future by their negative words. I feel that making the transition into college life is somewhat easier now as an older adult because I know who I am in life and I know what my career goals are. I would tell any high school senior who is enrolling in collge to GO FOR IT! Pursue your dreams, work hard, believe in yourself and you will achieve much in life!

If I could go back in time and advise myself about the future hardships of college I would say many things. One of the items on the agenda would be to advise on the amount of responsibilitythat will be placed on my shoulders. Many of the intructors are only there to go over the material. One soon realizes that they must go to the tutoring centers on campus andseek more information on the subject in order to get a better understanding of the course material. I would also advise myself about the importance of making friends on campus. Especially friends that are in your desired major. It will become very helpful to not just yourself but to others when you need help on some homework or on a class project. Having friends will ultimately benefit your future as it may provide references to powerful individuals who can vouch for you in a job hunt.