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I would tell myself to learn study tips better so I would be more prepared for classes. As a college freshman I felt that I missed out on freshman activities because it took me longer to finish my school work and study.... Better study habits really do help in college, especially when you are spending tons of money and need to get as much as you can out of your education.

Everyone in the world always wish to go back and tell there younger something in the future that you want them to avoid or do. For me it would be not what to do, but how to feel about the who process and what not. Usually people and scare, confuse, excitied, or etc, for me it was the first one I was and still am scared about the whole college thing. But that's the thing with me when some situation would come forward I would always let my imangination run wild and I would assume the worst possible scenairo. But most of the turns out not awful as I imangine before. So far all the situations I faced already did not kill me or ruined my life. Therefore should I ever get the chance to go back in time and talk to my younger self. I would tell him the winning numbers for the next lottery drawing. Just kidding nah, I will tell him don't freak out and relax because sure there will a bit more work then usual but it will pass so long as you hold out till the end and keep going straight ahead.

First of all, please be a good listener. Make sure that you are quiet and listen thoughtfully to those you are conversing with; don’t interrupt or just wait for your turn to talk. Though they may not voice it, people appreciate those who actually listen to them, and your conversations will be more meaningful. Second, appreciate how fortunate you are to have the opportunity to take the next step in your education, and give back in any way you can. Third, you don’t have to be the center of attention, and you don’t want to be a one-upper. Even if you have great experiences to share, let others take the spotlight once in a while, and it’s not necessary to always tell all. Keep some experiences to yourself or for those closest to you, you don’t want to look like you are always showing off! Finally, find balance! Work hard on academics and be genuine with your professors. But play as well! Be active, play outside, and socialize. Balancing work and fun make both of them more enjoyable.

I would tell myself that even though change is hard, it is completetly worth it. As hard as it is to believe at the time, the friends that you make in college are people that you can relate to on a new level and help you through the transitioin from home to college. I would also tell myself to take a year off to work before jumping into college without a work experience. It can be eye opening and can help you narrow down what it is you want to study instead of starting with one major and changing it whenever things got too hard or when it didn't feel right. I would tell myself to pursue my passion and to leave some of my logical thinking behind. I would also tell myself that it takes time to figure life out and if you graduate from college, try a field and you decided you don't like it, it's okay to change fields. Just don't forget, change can be hard but it's often worth it.

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Although this is going to sound corny, I will come right out and say it without any shame. You have got to be yourself. Don't just pick a college because you think it will shape you into who you want to be one day. Pick a college based on how you feel sitting on a campus bench with a cup of coffee and time to kill. Try to envision yourself walking down the library steps and meeting your friends or reading a textbook that you actually enjoy. If you could surround yourself with everything that makes you a happy person, you could certainly thrive in that environment. Your school of choice should embrace your whole being, catch you in a net of understanding, and urge your intellectual growth. Talk to current students in the fields of study you are considering to see if their experiences might suit you well. However, don't get caught up in one field of study that your parents are pushing you to take. Take risks and step outside of your comfort zone every once in awhile. Stop having expectations altogether! You will get to know yourself in ways you never thought you could.

I would tell myself three things: 1) Find friends in college early on who are supportive, positive, kind, friendly, respectful and eager to do well in school because those are the friends you will be able to lean on in tough times who will share your burdens and pick you up when you are at your lowest all the while helping you toward one of the most important goals of your life: a fulfilling and hard earned college education. Be quick to let go of those who are malicious and do not have your best interests at heart. 2) No matter how big your class is or how intimidating your professor is, try your hardest to reach out to him or her. Your professors and other faculty members are vital to your success as a college student and are great tools you can use to do well. 3) Get involved with two or three campus activities that you enjoy and can really dedicate some time toward bettering as a whole. Volunteer your time to a good cause and an organization that is reputable and you will earn lifelong friends and professional contacts whom you can call on later in life.

If I could give any advise to my high school self, it would be to believe in myself. As a biology major, college is a challenge that requires endless effort and determination and pushes you to extend past the limit that you thought you knew to become the best that you can be. To succeed, I have had to grow and allow my perseverance and determination become the fire that fuels the endless hours of studying and work that I must do. Yet, even with this effort, sometimes the results we want are not so easily achieved. When this happens,it's like a striking blow to the stomach that leaves you winded and unbelieving. It's hard to get back up after a hit like a disppointing grade, or when the workload seems never-ending and threatens to overwhelm and drag you down. In times like this, I would tell my high school self to remember to believe in myself. Even the most difficult of times will pass and in college, your best is all you can do but you must believe that you can do it. I would say, "You can, and you will," because I have.

I would tell myself to keep playing sports like tennis and soccer. Because if I practiced more in high school, I would be able to join the tennis team in this school because they are not that good. Also, I would tell that I should keep practicing soccer because I would be able to join the club team. I would also tell myself to bring a lot of warm clothes so that I would not die from the cold here. It goes down to below 0F and did not expect to be this cold when I first decided to come here. Finally, i would encourage myself to study more at school so that I will be ready for massive work in college with my major.

The best piece of advice that I would give myself if I could travel back in time would be that I do not have to reinvent myself. College is not about changing who you are completely; it is about working on the foundation that you have already built for yourself. The transition away from home will be considerably easier if you stay confident in whom you are and surround yourself with like-minded peers. To do this, rely on those who love you and who have been there for you during those smaller transitions. You should not be afraid to ask for guidance, your family and close friends will only ever want what is best for you, but they cannot help unless you start the conversation. Though you should not completely reinvent yourself, you can work on being more outgoing and creating more connections. Only work on the things that you know would benefit your future.

First and foremost i would tell myself to enjoy high school while it lasts. High school came easy to me, while i played sports and barley studied i achieved a 4.0 GPA and finsihed in the top 8{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class. This was a curse more then it was a blessing, because while i coasted by in high school i missed out on important study skills that i would need for college. This proved to be the most important thing that i missed out on in high school. When i got to college and i was faced with a incredibaly touch academic schedule and this put a lot of stress on me to do well. If i learn the necesary study skills in high school, it would have been an easier transition.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my 17 year-old self to relax and know that I still have a lot of learning and growing up to do. When I was a senior in high school, I thought I had life pretty much figured out. I had a 10-year plan. I saw myself as an adult and couldn’t wait for the world to start treating me as one. Here is the advice I have for the young woman: “You do not have life totally figured out and you certainly are not done growing yet. Things will change to your 10-year plan and that is perfect too” In my first few months of college I quickly learned that I didn’t know as much about the world as I thought I did. College was not an easy adjustment for me. It took until the end of my sophomore year to find a major that fit my passions. My final piece of advice to seventeen-year-old self would be to take a year off before going to college, find an apprenticeship internship program, and really learn a thing or two about the world.

If I can go back and be a senior in high school, I would've went straight to college. I would say work hard and put your mind to it, because anything is possible and as long as you can dream it, you can achieve it. I would say apply for many scholarships; go to a library and do research and find ways to get a hold of all the free money, they have lingering around to students who want to become something, anything. Don't wait for when you get older, it is always easier to jump into it and finish up before responsibilities come into the picture. Respnsibility meaning money to survive, children, living situations, etc. When you are young you can always accomplish more because you don't have to deal with real life everyday struggles. You are a young adult, your job is to finish high school, go to college and pursue your dreams. In conlusion I have always wanted to work in HealthCare field and become a Nurse. Although, money has always been an object and without the wealth most are unable to go for their dream. Which brings me to where I am today ...

Once my past self subdued his excitement about meeting his future self, and the fact that he would one day be able grow a wicked goatee, I would look him straight in the eye and say, "Pay attention! Not just to me, but to everything. You are doing a horrible job at living in the here and now, and everything that is happening to you now is being missed. Stop assuming that everybody else knows what is best for you and start making your own decisions!" When I state "everybody" he will undoubtedly know that I am referencing the church we attended then. I would continue, "You do not need to go into seminary just to prove to others that your belief system is valid! Tell you what, why not give this whole Neuroscience thing a try. I guarentee that you will not be disappointed. Those around you may be, but they are not you and, obviously, they don't know you. Its time to start exploring your own talents and interests regardless of what they might think. I know it is your goal in life to help people, so why not do that in a way that suits you."

I have pondered this question many times since graduating high school nearly eight years ago. Initially, I thought I would go back in time and tell the younger version of myself which career path to choose. Oh, the time and energy I could save! However, I realize that I only came to this decision after many years of shadowing, doing research, and pondering all the possibilities. Searching for this correct career path also helped me to realize valuable things about myself: what my priorities in life are, my strengths and weaknesses, and what choices will help me to grow as a person. I am confident about my career choice because of the time and effort I have put into making it. I would not trade this experience for the world. If I could go back and speak to my younger self, I would have one piece of advice to give. This would be: "Everything happens for a reason, you will surprise yourself by how strong you can be, and everything will work out in the end". I never believed these words then, but I do now, and I think hearing them years ago would have brought me great comfort.

Do not let others put you down; if you think you can do something do it! Whether it is trying out for the school musical or applying to a selective college do not let fear of rejection stop you from doing anything. Also, do not worry about what others are doing. You may think that in order to be "cool" you have to fit in with a certain crowd but the truth is you do not. The best times you have are with people that you actually like being around so do not change yourself to fit in with others. Trust me, as soon as you graduate high school you will not even care about the people you were not friends with. Smile more often; you always look so serious. Don't scare people away with a sour face. A smile is a great gateway to new friendships. College is going to be so much fun - a time to meet new people, learn new things about the world and most importantly about yourself. Use this time wisely and be open to new experiences. Do not let your insecurities from high school stop you from having fun.

TAKE AS MUCH MATH AS POSSIBLE!!! Take more math and then a lot more! You know what take another math class! Take the ACT ten more times! You will be surprised on how high you could have scored. Don't spend ANY money!!! NONE! Don't buy that motorcycle or that new Xbox. Work 10 hours not 8! Life is going to slap you in the face and then giggile. It will be alright. Your girlfriend is going to stay with you stop stressing! Your not going to have to eat rocks for the next month stop stressing! Stop Stressing! STOP STRESSING! Life is all good. It is going to involve a lot of work and you are going to have to flip that procrastinator mojo around but you will don't worry. Just Keithen don't worry your going to work hard and do Great! (But really take more math classes, I am taking College Alg. and Trig. at once because of you!)

Take your time, Lauren. College is an amazing experience in which you cannot fail. Try everything. Be patient. Be comfortable with not knowing your major, not knowing your minor, not knowing exactly what you will do when you graduate. Allow yourself to enjoy the uncertainty of it and allow that uncertainty to motivate your creativity. Work on discovering what you enjoy doing, your strengths, your dislkies, what you can improve, what you want to learn, what you don't want to learn. Don't look back. The future holds the details. In the meantime, enjoy the the journey.

I would advise my high school self to explore a diverse amount of topics and and take it slowly during the first year of school... the wants of your 18 year old self and 21 year old self are very different. Make friends, explore all your options, and you will find your niche.

Be open, talk to everyone and make friends. Focus hard on college and get good grades. Always use your recourses. Talk to different adults on campus to help you along.