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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to do things differently than I had. Not everyone is fortunate enough to attend college and have that opportunity, and I would stress the importance of that issue so it would not be taken for granted. The next thing I would emphasis is getting involved. Get involved with every club or organization that interest you. I would stress this matter because meeting people and getting involved in your community enables you to become a more successful student. To make the transition from high school to college a smoother process, I would advise myself to plan better. I then would recommend myself to set up an appointment up with a counselor and talk to them about what my future goals were. Doing this would ensure that every class I registered for would be one step closer to my goal, and not wasted taking unnecessary classes. Finally, I would advise myself to be aware of what my college has to offer. This would be anything from clubs, to internships and scholarships. Knowledge is power and knowing your opportunities makes everything straightforward.

Don't be afraid to take online classes. With your job, it is a lot easier to work more while taking classes as well. Also, study. I know it's college, but that doesn't mean you can slack off. College classes are hard, but there are plenty of good sources.

I would have taken my grades more seriously and asked for help in learning how to organize and study. Being in college is completely different than high school because you can not just skim through it. I would also tell myself that seeking help is not a bad idea because there were many things I didn't know how to do. Especially when it came to applying for college during high school, I had no help and no one offered me any help. When I didn't get any help, I resorted to just figuring things out on my own and I realize now that if I had asked, I would probably be looking at a more enjoyable future than what I have now.

Learn how to manage time! Practice from early on how to get the most done in the time you have. Have a job! By doing this you'll not only practice time management, you'll start to understand how to budget your income. Engage yourself! Become an active member of your community. Networking helps you feel more at home in a new place, learn about the community, and meet people who share common interests. Enjoy yourself! High school is the last time in your life that you have very limited serious responsibilities. Although you're learning what it means to be an adult in the "real world," you have not yet been held responsible for all your actions, decisions, choices, and lifestyle. You will have complete freedom once you get to college so believe in yourself and what you're capable of when you put your mind to it!

My high school years were everything but perfect. I have learned from every mistake and made changes according to those choices I previously made. I now understand how important critical thinking and problem solving is. I would go back and tell myself that studying and getting excellent grades is the way to progress into the college realm of learning. I would tell myself it is okay to make mistakes, but to continue to challenge myself. By challenging myself I am expanding my thought process and allowing myself to prove what I can do. I am more ambitious and driven than I was in high school and that comes from learning more about myself and my studying habits and skills.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make certain that I talked about a couple important aspects. The first would be about financial means. After being through a semester and a half of college, I have realized that getting prepared early for financial coverage is especially important. From personal experience, I started a little later than I should have with figuring out how I was going to pay for my education. Applying for loans and scholarships early are very important to feel somewhat comfortable in the financial means of college. The second point that I would make clear to myself is to get involved. Join clubs, intramural sports, organizations, work out classes, volunteer or do anything that will get you interacting with others. Even just making friends with those in your residence hall can make a huge difference. Part of the college experience is to build relationships and have fun doing so, and joining extra-curriculars can be a great attribute for resumes or finding any type of employment. Overall, I'd tell myself to study hard and stay focused, but have fun too!

I had a fairly easy road to UW-La Crosse with a minor bump at UW-Waukesha my first year. If I could have talked to myself as a high school senior I would say all the things my older sister Erin, an alumni of UW-La Crosse, would say. I would tell myself it is a big transition from depending on my parents for everything but I need to break away from the nest at some point and start living. La Crosse is all about living my own life, not anyone elses. It will help me find myself and who I want to be. No need to feel scared and being nervous is only natural, when thrown into a huge dorm with more than 100 people you don't know. I would tell myself to embrass the changes and the college life for all its worth.

Making the transition from high school to college is difficult but an excellent opportunity to learn many lifelong lessons. As a college student possibly leaving home for the first time, it is important to remember your support systems and the people that care for you because they will always be there for you no matter what the circumstances. Prepare to work very hard and learn a lot. In addition, as a college student, make yourself aware of the campus community and get involved as much as possible. Being involved will help you to meet other students and also gain more lifelong knowledge about the community and being a member of a community. Reach out to people you may otherwise not and put yourself in a position to experience novel things.

I have learned how to be a student and a teacher. I can learn in various settings and through many different techniques, which is valuable in life. I have learned that it is not just doing well on tests that is important, but actually remembering what you learned and being able to apply it. I have also learned how to be a teacher and since so many jobs require you to teach people this is a necessary skill. Most people think that professors are the only people who teach, but business men teach their colleages how to do perform certain tasks, physical therapists teach patients how to do exercises, and nearly every career involves teaching of some sort. I have also learned how important communication and interpersonal relationships are because you are always around people whether they are your peers, students, or patients. You have to be able to interact with all different kinds of ways in an appropriate manner. Just in my two years of college, I have learned more than the four years that I spent in high school and I intend to retain it and utilize it in the future.

I am currently a freshman at UW-LaCrosse. I am from Rochester, Minnesota, and I graduated from Lourdes Catholic High school. My faith is a big part of who I am, and it helps me to reach out to the community and be involved in activities on campus. My major is Biology and Pre-medicine. I plan to graduate from UWL and then pursue a medical degree to be a doctor. This scholarship fits me well because of my high interest in sports and health and also because of my academic achievements. In high school my GPA was 3.9, and I was inducted into the National Honor Society. I also was captain of my basketball team during my senior year and we placed 3rd place in the Minnesota State girls basketball tournament. I also played soccer for most of my life and my Lourdes High School placed 4th at the Minnesota State High School girls soccer tournament in my junior year. I feel that I should be awarded this scholarship to assist me financially to achieve my dream of becoming a doctor and helping others.