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If I could go back, I would better prepare myself for living away from home. The biggest transition for me was leaving the small town that I had lived in for the entirety of my life. I struggled being away from my family and had a hard time meeting new people. If I could go back in time I would tell myself that it is time to move on in life. I would remind myself that I should be grateful for all I have accomplished in high school and be thankful for the friends I made, but as next year approaches, I need to be willing to let a new life experience take place; college. This does not mean I need to give up the people I have met or the lessons I learned, it just means that I need to keep an open heart and mind as I take on this new adventure. I would end with letting myself know that I am strong enough to do anything as long as I always stay true to the person I want to be.

You are a smart kid with a lot ahead of you. You care a lot about your academics and it's great that you want to pursue a degree in math and science but, you should keep an open mind because you may find love in other subjects and possibly love in other ways. I know you will have to work during your college years to keep up with your expenses but there's a lot of organizations that you need to at least check out at least once. Plus, there's this place called The Rec and you will find yourself spending so much time there but make sure you study for you classes too. Please learn to manage your time early It's a tough challenge academically but you will make friends, join clubs, and begin to find your place. You learned from the best and were raised by the best. Never stop loving with your heart and always show who you really are because you will find people who will like you for that and those who will really like you for that. take a road trip or two and live it up! You're college bound!

Have an open mind going into college. In high school, many of us act how we are expected to be. Many of us form cliques and only hang out with the people in those one or two groups. College gives you the chance to be the person you WANT to be. You can be in as many different friend groups as your time allows. If you are really into basketball but also want to join the dance club, no one is going to laugh at you or tell you, you can't. If you were a shy introvert in high school and want to be an extrovert, you can, and no one will think differently of you. Its a good time to figure out the kind of person you want to be. Don't let things in the past hold you back. College is a good time to start new. Make the best impression you can on your peers and professors as you have a blank slate to work with. Enjoy memories of the past, but don't let it stop you from acting in the present or thinking about the future.

Advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to not be afraid to let go of the area and community I grew up in, in order to branch out and expose myself to new areas, ideas, opinions, and people. I also would tell myself not to worry so much about every little thing and to just take some time to relax, have fun, and make new friends. Getting involved in campus organizations at the beginning of college is another thing I would emphasize as important to my high school self.

Take advantage of every opportunity you are given. Apply yourself and study from the very first semester.

My advise to my high school self would be to take as many AP or college courses early on in high school. This gives you a leg up on other students when registering for classes and can give you the opportunity to graduate early, which can save thousands of dollars. Another tip would be to establish specific study habits for particular classes and learn what strategies work best for different subjects. This would save some time and make me more efficient in my studying habits in college. In the end though I believe I did a really nice job throughout high school in my preparation for college because I learned how to juggle such a busy schedule. This ability has already benefited me in college with class and extracaricular activities and obligations.

The advice I would give my pre-college, high school self would be to meet more people. Meet anyone and everyone you run into because you never know who could turn out to be a best friend, a good study partner, a future romantic partner, or simply a teammate on an intramural team. Also, try to meet men and women because it is a good thing to have friends of both genders and college is a great place to experience that. Along with meeting lots of people, make time for them. Obviously you are going to college to get an education so education should be your number one priority, but make time for your friends too because your education will get you a great job, but your friendships could get you a great and happy life. The people you meet in college are most likely to be the friends you keep for the majority of your life. So make time for them, whether that means grabbing lunch, taking a walk, watching a movie, or even studying together, show them that you care about and value their friendship. Meeting people is a great way to have fun and make connections.

Knowing about college life as a high school senior would be very beneficial. If I could give the senior in high school me some advice I would be better off today. I would let myself know that even though college is hyped up to be all fun, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. I would tell myself to be prepared to spend long nights in the library working on papers. I would tell myself that getting to bed at a decent hour and getting a sufficient amount of sleep is important. Scheduling office hours with professors is essential to doing well in a class. I would let myself know that being kind to people can go a long way. Smiling at people and getting to know them can come back with major benefits. There are a lot of opportunities that are available if you know the right person. There are many aspects of college that are great, but the most important is working hard and getting a degree that you will use for the rest of your life.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to make sure to study, keep your door open, and be open to new activities and meeting new friends. It's a big transition from a small town school, graduating with 28 students to a university. I would tell myself to just be myself and have a good time but make sure to keep my studies straight. School is important, as well as making new friendships. It makes for a fun, enjoyable, once in a life time experience.

Simply put away everything that does not benefit you educationally. You think those things matter, but in all reality you will thank yourself in a couple years when everything is easier for you and you have a 4.0 GPA