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When I started the transition process from my small town into Toledo, I thought I would have a typical high school to college transition. I had abandoned what my heart wanted and went with the school that was the most practical, but I didn't know that just because something is more practical doesn't mean that it is the right thing for me. I went to college two hours away from my family and three hours away from my best friend, and I realized that being with the people that I care about is what makes me happy. I am actually in the process of transferring to another college so I can be closer to the people that matter to me. Looking back on the past six months, I would tell myself to remember what matters and who matters. I can get a degree almost anywhere, but I need to be with the people that I love more than anything.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself that I need to develop better study habbits. At the beginning of December I started studying for finals. In high school I really never needed to study to achieve my good grades. I struggled through learning how to study for such important tests. I would also tell myself to become more independent. I am a commuter so I drive 40 minutes to school and back. While at high school a teacher was almost always watching you. At college I am on my own, besides my friends.

If I could give my high school self advice, it would be to hang in there. High school was a very dark place for me and I would like to be able to go back and say that everything turns out just fine and that things get better. I would want to tell myself that I make better friends that support me in all of my endeavors and actually make me want to see them every day. I would say that you won't always think this poorly of yourself, that you actually do start thinking positively about your appearance and even praising yourself when you look in the mirror. College is a lot easier and so much better than I ever imagined it would be and it really is a blessing in disguise.

College, is wayyyy cooler than people make it sound.

Accept challenges and seek adventures. There will be many mistakes to be made but don't feel guilty or unworthy of a beautiful life. Embrace all the experiences and accept yourself. Be yourself: the good, the bad. Don't be too hard on yourself for not being good enough. There is no such thing as "good enough." There is only you and your beautiful self, let it shine through you. Don't hold back. Please don't hold back out of fear. You are naturally a brave, courageous soul, fight through your fears and insecurity from within and allow your true self to be free.

I would start off by telling myself to not look down on myself and to go for it now. Life only gets harder and it does become more difficult to go back to school. Life happens and I believe that things happen for a reason but if I could try to make life easier for myself I would push myself to sign up and not worry so much about finding that job and start worrying about the rest of my life. If I can do it after 15 years of not attending school and get A's and B's and having the heartbreak over losing a job that woke me u to finally enroll, I should have no issues right out high school getting all A's. The biggest part is that I can enroll online and still work. In the 15 years that I lost just working I could have had several degrees and could have been in my dream career instead I am struggling trying to make the bills because I am in school and raising a family. It is time to wake up and never give up on my dreams.

The advice I would give my high school self is take high school very seriously. What the school counselors and teachers are telling you is exactly what college will be. So listen to their advice. Also be mindful about possibly taking some AP classes as well, they would really come in handy in college. And while at it be sure to learn some basic skills while you have the time. Some of them such as quick yet a healthy meal for yourself, weekly laundry, money management. On an ending note the last thing I would say to myself is the time is money . So while you have the time in high school try to get a part time job but please please please start saving some money while you can. Every little bit helps even if it's $10 a week.

The advice I would give my high school self would be to attend college now. Do not wait until you are older because life gets in the way. Talk to someone in the financial aid office they are experts at finding a way to help you cover the cost of tuition. High School is vastly different than college. The classes are more focused and the teacher actually know what they are talking about. The one thing I woulc caution is that you have to be able to study and not get by with just listening. Past self, you can do it. Just try!

I would tell myself that it is better to go for what you wanted to go for in the first place. I would also tell myself to choose the school that has the better reputation, even if it has a year long waiting list for the admission to the program you want. Waiting a year for quality programming, resources, advisors and teachers is better than taking what you can get right away, just because you can.

Know your strength would be my main advice to my high school self. As of now, I know that I am a lot stronger than I make myself off to be. Going through certain situations in college and having to adjust to certain circumstances will test your strength and your faith and knowing that you are strong in both of those areas will allow you to get through so much. Being strong and confident in youself pushes you to do so much more because you are now relying on your own strength and that itself is amazing. I am aware that in high school there were plenty of things that I should have done, but did not do because of my fears and not believing in myself as much as I do now. There were times when I allowed myself to feel weak because I was afraid. All in all I would tell myself that you are strong even when you feel weak and to never let another individual tell you otherwise. Keep your head held high because as a young queen you never want your crown to fall. Know your strength.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to work harder in the classes that were difficult and get into the habit of studying and actively seeking help. College is a lot harder than high school ever was and it will take a lot of work but make sure to take breaks and enjoy yourself as well, just not to many because ignoring work to hang with friends is not a good idea. Enjoy and good luck, it is going to fly by.

The sweetest and most endearing times in my life were in college; the time between adolescences and adulthood. Your first semester as a freshman; you will be excited and sometimes lonely. There are times you will, of course, be home sick, especially, during your trials and tribulations. You have family and friends, call them, Face Time them. Without questions, apply to colleges that are more than an hour’s drive from home. Apply everywhere; life is an adventure; even at the college fair. You are going to be a great friend and have great friends. You are going to learn how to depend on, live, play, study, and cry with a wonderful group of people who will depend, live, play and cry with you and for you. You will love it, we will love it. Its okay, college is what we want and more than we expect it to be. I just have a few precautions. Please avoid that hungry girl down the hall. She’ll eat all your Cup O’Noodle. And don’t worry so much about your grades; your smart and you’re determined. You will finish college with the degree you choose. I promise

Hi Me Just want to take a minute to tell you you have so many wonderful advetures ahead of you with the love in your life that you will meet working out at the fitness club when working at Burger King Corp. You need to finish Cape Cod Community College to secure a good job. Nursing is the way to go because you will have it your whole life. You can have your babies and enjoy them to the fullest. Then you can go back to the hospital without losing your stride. You will be so full of joy and pride with a nursing career. It will give you a wonderful future for you and your beautiful family. You are truly blessed.

Be observant and kind. Oftentimes the most confident and loudest person is the one who is dealing with issues you may not be aware of, be sensitive to that. Do not be afraid to try something new and put yourself out there for ridicule. For instance, give yourself permission to succeed and to fail. Remember to laugh at yourself. Do not be discouraged by the differences others around you present. Be brave and embrace those differences. As you will find out, those differences will prove to assist you in dealing with difficult people in your future. Being able to deal with various personalities will make you a stronger individual. One of the most important pieces of advice I can give you is to ask for help when you need it. You must stay focused and trust your gut; only you know what is right for you. You need to look at your education as a full time job that will help you to achieve all that you have dreamt. Be sure to utilize all the talent around you. Your teachers have journeyed where you are going and know how to guide you. Understand that you are important.

It is important to learn how to study. I studied but I don't think I studied the right way to prepare me for college course work. You should taken some college courses while your in high school to help with being more prepared and to get some of the general course requirements out of the way. Make sure you ask your teachers more questions while you have them available and maybe more confortable with them because it get more difficult in college to approach the professors.

I would tell myself that it is okay to fail. As long as you get back up on your feet and learn from it, it is okay to fail. We all do and not everything is going to be perfect. I would also say that college is very differnt and you will get scared. Dealing with all the freedom that you are given should not be taken lightly. Even though you have money in your account, that does not mean you should spend it because that could possibly be your loan to get you through the second semester. Do not ever take a day for granted and live life to the fullest. Cherrish the moments you make because you will never have a chance to re-live those. Remember, finals are not the end of the world so smile and have a few energy drinks and you will get through it.

The most important part to realize about college is that you should never compromise your integrity and never forget who you are and where you came from. There are more pressures that you will face everyday in college than in high school. It is up to you to decide what you want your legacy to be during your college years. As long as you continually are yourself, you will never fail to have a healthy and successful college experience.

Everyone goes to college to chase their dreams, but not everyone succeeds. If you want to bask in the sun and not stew in the darkness, pay attention. The most important asset that you can arm yourself with on your journey is a positive attitude. Don't look into the past and lament about what could have been. We can't change the past, but we can change the future. Learn from your past mistakes, and use your experiences to improve yourself. To fully make this attitude adjustment, you must change your habits. Make a habit of never giving up in the face of adversity. No matter how many times you get beat down in life, get back up, and keep moving forward. Life will constantly challenge you; it will constantly throw adversity in your face. Your ability to succeed in spite of all that is determined by your attitude and your habits. Aristole once said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." If you want to make your dreams come true, you'll have to change. There's no better place to start than by changing your attitude and your habits.

Given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself one simple piece of advice: throw your fears to the curb and be prepared to step outside of your comfort zone! Leaving high school and transitioning to college was one of the most awkward and uncomfortable things I have done in my life. I was an introvert and did not know what to do with myself during the first couple of weeks of college. However, some spark inside me decided to take myself to fraternity recruitment, which changed me forever. Through the process of joining a fraternity, I developed into a confident and outspoken individual who searched for challenges to overcome. Since my senior year of high school as a nervous and apprehensive guy, I have branched out and have become involved in various organizations and honor societies. My only wish is that I would have been as open-minded my senior year in high school as I am now. As Julius Caesar once said, “Experience is the teacher of all things”, and his words have never described my life, and the advice I would give to myself, better.

If I could talk to my high school self, after everything I’ve gone through in college, I would tell her to keep herself focused and plan ahead. College can give you a million reasons to not want to go to class or to forget about an assignment, but it is never worth it. You’re going to find a love of learning new things and that you can do anything you set your mind to. Put yourself out there to join new groups and organizations. While working to pay for school means a lot to you, give yourself time to be more involved with school. Lastly, while it’s hard to get started, put yourself out there to get internships. They are the main way to learn about your career and will give you more experience than you can imagine. Keep your head up and know that you are smarter than you think and will do great things.