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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are a few key words of advice I would give myself. First, I would tell myself to be more involved in student organizations as a freshman. During my junior year, I joined the Ad Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, and the Chinese Club. Had I joined these organizations earlier, I would have found it easier to make friends and feel like part of the campus community. Second, I would tell myself not to be so worried about grades. I have been able to maintain a 3.982 GPA with hard work and dedication; there was no need to feel so stressed out all of the time. I would have enjoyed my classes more if I had not been so nervous about my grades. I would also encourage myself to be open with my friends about my physical afflictions, including vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, and irritable bowel syndrome, and not to let my chronic pain get me down. The last piece of advice I would give myself is to never be anyone but my authentic self, even if others find my uniqueness strange!

If I could go back in time and speak to myself on my high school graduation day, I would have many words of advice about the next chapter of my life. Though, two pieces of advice stand out the most. The firstly, I would advise myself to take a wide variety of courses relating to different subjects as a way to expose myself to several options in choosing a major. Although you may be tempted to immediately determine your degree, it really is not worth settling on a major too quickly when you, later on in your college career, find yourself wishing you had gone a different route. There is no rush! Ultimately, the time and money that you spend on making sure you love your major will be completely worth it for the amount of happiness and contentment you find in your life and career. Lastly, I would advise myself to enjoy the next five years of my life by getting the most I can out of college and ?the college life?. This means get involved, make yourself available to meet people you wouldn?t have otherwise gotten to meet, and follow your heart in doing things you love.

After getting a little bit better feel on the world and life after high school, one thing I would go back and advise myself and friends on is the importance of working hard and finishing your high school career strong. Throughout my senior year of high school i followed suit in the tradition of senioritis. Just like many of the kids before me, during my senior year I tended to slack off a little more than i normally would. I didn't think this would hurt me. I was already accepted to college so all i had to do was pass right? Well that time that i chose not to work so hard at ended up costing me. During the mid to end of your senior year you have to take placement exams for college classes and needless to say in my current working habits i didn't do to well on them. So instead of passing out of classes and saving money and time that I could used to work towards my major or take classes i wanted to, I had to sit through classes that i had already taken and just to get the college credit.

I would make sure to tell myself to keep hard on the studies. Even though some of the classes may not be fun, they all shape us and help us become who we are in life. Everything that happens in our lives from our transfer from high school to college happens for a reason. I would make sure that my past self would know to keep pushing forward towards you goals no matter what other people may say. People will discourage you, tell you that you are dumb, and tell you that you can't do what you are wanting to do in life, but to know that if you are happy with what you are doing, keep your head held high, chin up, and show those people you are a driven person and that you are who you are and doing what you want to do. Lastly, I would tell myself to keep those friends you have in high school and keep them in contact as you go towards college. Those friends that have encouraged you throughout your senior year can be the best lift ups with your transition as they are probably going through it with you.

I would tell myself to be less shy and put myself out there more. This is an issue I have been working on for much of my life for I am rather introverted. I have been improving, but I could have made friends faster if I just talked more to people. I would tell myself not to worry about people?s reactions to me, because if their reactions are negative I don?t have to talk to them anymore, and eventually I will find good friends who will enjoy me for who I am. Also, I?d tell myself to consider moving into a dorm more seriously. I currently commute, and while it is nice to have privacy, living in the dorms sounds like a lot of fun. I?d tell myself to investigate the option more thoroughly and seriously consider living in the dorms instead of commuting. The workload I have managed rather well, it is the social aspect I need to work harder at.

College life is not as tough as they make it out to be. You get to choose your own schedule. Your free time can be used to do homework, work a job on campus, or you can check out Bible studies. Bible studies help you grow in knowledge of the Lord. He has a plan for everyone and if you call on Him, He will help you to get through your homework, tests, and anything else. He walks through your life with you as you are stressed and worried. God gives you comfort and helps you to do well in all you do. All you need to do is to call upon Him and trust that He can help through any challenge, whether you can do it or not. He keeps you calm when you are worried about a test or getting a job or scholarship. He will always help you. And remember: you can always keep applying for scholarships throughout the year. And try to find jobs and fill out FAFSA as soon as you can. You want enough money to make it through college.

Save money- do not spend it on random useless things. Do not procrastinate- it only makes you stressed and could make your grades suffer. Be outgoing- meet new people, a lot of them are in the same position you are. Save some time for fun- college is very important for education, but it is also an experience.

During my senior year, knowing that college life is all about and making the transition. I would completely pay more attention to more of my exam, i honestly felt that college is some what like High School, but i was wrong. If i knew that one exam will mess up my grade so badly, I would try much harder. i guess by not give it all my best is hard on me and now it affect my GPA. One thing i could've done, by asking my friends around me to see if i can get any help nor ask how college exam really works. I learn from so much going to college and if i could go back. i would completely think what i could do to help me and think ahead. Also be more organized. With the help of experience, i learned to make changes, makes me want to focus more and with the lack of misunderstanding of how i think of how college life is. I felt that I'm in the "Real World" now, that i have to take responabilities and whatever i do i have to starts taking things more seriously.

I I would print out my current grades bring back with me my advisory notices of probabtion staus for school /financial aid, I would sit myself down and tell myself that the world is not a game, you can keep goofing off playing video games and watching movies but weather you like it or not the world will keep going with or without you. Life is what you make it. Regarding this question I find it quite Ironic because I ask myself this exact same question, I wish I can go back in time and do it over and not slack off but whats done is done and now as an adult I must take responsiblity for my actions. If I were to go back in time I would allow myself to see the world through my current eyes & expierince which has helped me better myself and allow myself to finaly wake up. Past Alan, "the world is not a video game or a supe hero movie we need to progress and be part of something greater and just like the heroes we look up to we must be that same role model for the future generation".

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have the same mentality that I did then. I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. If I had not gone through the trials and tribulations that I have today, I would not be the same person. Hardships shape us into stronger people with even more drive and determination than before. Before the transition into college life, I told myself that I would attempt every assignment and task to the best of my ability; this way I could not say at the end of the day that I did not give it my all. To this day, I would have given the same advice merely one year ago. I have always dedicated myself to my education and strive for the highest grades possible. Although school has never come easy, I have never let that bring me down. As a high school senior, I told myself to work even harder to obtain my career goal of becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Today I am proud to tell you that I am one and a half years closer to reaching that dream!