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I would tell myself to not worry about all the people who don't matter in high school. I would tell myself to try new things, meet new people, and have fun. I would have tried harder to apply for scholarships and getting a summer job, becuase my school is really expensive, and my family is having a hard time with money enough as it is. Moving into a college like this is a great milestone in life, and I should make it as memorable as possible. I will meet some very amazing students and professors in college. They really help me to succeed, and actually care about what they are doing. Always be open to meeting new people and trying new things. It may just be something that me really enjoy.

If i could go back in time I would tell myself that it is really important to do these sort of scholarship things, because even though senior year is really stressful and you want to spend all the time you have studying and spending time with friends, if you get them does it makes your first year of college much easier, and although it may not seem like it then, highschool doesn't matter as much and freshmen year of college defines how you feel about all the rest of college life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure to give myself a few tips. First of all, I would have taken more Advanced Placement and College in the Schools courses. While I did take 4 or 5 through out my high school career, a few more would have helped immensely. They truly prepare you for what a college course feels like. Secondly, I would tell myself to create good studying habbits. During senior year, it was easy to become distracted, slack off, and get away with it. College land is a completely different story. Taking the easy route means doing poorly in a course. If I would have learned how to manage my time more effectly during senior year, the transition to college life would have been much more smooth.

Choosing a college can be scary at first and you might be worried that you could make the "wrong" decision, but college is whatever YOU make of it. Choose a college that offers many opportunities of various activities and also is successful in job placement. This will ensure that you enjoy your time during college along with preparing you for your future profession. St. Thomas is a great place to be for many reasons. It's location is in the Twin Cities but it is in a residential area of St. Paul. This creates an environment that contains the best of both worlds. There are many activites available in the cities such as concerts, professional sporting events and much more but it also is not right in the middle of a busy city. St. Thomas also has a great reputation among local businesses, which is beneficial in finding a job. The alummnus have a lot of pride in their school and look to hire "Tommie" grads. The university will prepare you well to be a professional along with giving you the technical skills to be successful. Choose to be a Tommie. Go Purple!

To take school more seriously. Getting through classes with good grades is one thing but actually learning the material will really give you an advantage in the future!

Just be yourself and don't get caught up with meeting the right people right away. Give yourself time to find people that will be your true friends. It can be tough adjusting but it is also a fun time of life. Study hard, but have a fun time with friends and explore the cities. Be a good person, get out and volunteer, and try to make the most out of your time in college.

Be ready to embrace a new chapter of your life. Be ready to meet lots of people, and work really hard the first week to meet people. Know who you are and be true to that.

Some advice I'd give myself in my senior would to be apply for more scholarships, the more the better. Touring schools before making youre final choice is very important too, it gives you a feel for the enviornment you are committing you're self to. Getting good grades all through highschool will make it easier to get scholarships.

Looking back in time, I would tell myself as a high school senior not to get so upset over not achieving perfection. I have a tendency to get so incredibly involved and invested in making sure everything that I do is absolutely perfect, but perfection isn't reality and perfection isn't necessary. Sure, I could spend 30 hours on a project making sure that every font is exactly how I want it and every word is precisely the right word that expresses that emotion, or I could spend 20 hours on a presentation and still produce great quality work, but without obsessing over the little things and stressing myself out. I think stress is the silent killer in college. It can eat students up and make them shut down. If I keep trying to have everything be perfect all the time, I will burn out. It is much better to take a breath, take a step back, and evaluate your priorities. I still always do my best work, but I find I am much happier and able to manage the stress that naturally comes from college life much more efficiently.

The advice I would have given myself if I could go back in time to a high school senior is to explore all of your options for a higher education. Also don't take advantage of your high school general classes. You have to take those classes for a reason and they will help you be more successful in your college transition.