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If I could go back to high school I would of told my younger self to take the AP exams more seriously, so that when I got to college I wouldn't have to retake the same classes. I would also tell myself to just tell that cute kid in my english class I liked him because whether or not he liked me back I don't have to see him everyday so whats the harm? Finally I would of told myself to come up with a better funnier senior quote. A quote so legendary that they might even make a meme out of it.

If I could go back in time and eplain to myself one thing, it would be that school should be your main focus. Between work and school I am out 80 hours a week. Instead of stressing about both, take the time to focus on school and enjoy the time to learn instead of trying to grow up to fast. Take on chunks of resposibility at a time. Learn as you go.

If I could go back in time to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself "You are not prepared". The transition itself is not going to be that hard. You choose your own schedule, but that is what gets you in trouble. At first you do not discipline yourself to go to class and complete homework. You struggle with your classes; not becuase you are not smart enough, but becuase you do not study like you should. You assume that it is going to be an easy ride and completing homework and going to class is going to be enough. But you are wrong. College life is fun, but you need to know how to balance life, school, and work. Taking a full course load isn't going to be easy, but you CAN do it. You are tough and you can do anything you put your mind to. Don't ever loose sight of your dreams. College is the best time of your life, enjoy it. But don't put fun before academics; that's what is going to get you far in life. Trust me, I've already been there.

Make some real friends and don't wast time with people who bring you down. Really work hard at school and don't slack off at all in high school. Have fun and make memories.

You lonely, lonely, girl with a chest full of hopes, don't be so afraid of falling. Take your hands and your body and remember- you are enough; you are here. This is now. Read The Catcher in the Rye. You are not Holden. Don't try to be. Tell mother you love her. And when you start college, jump with both feet in and listen for the thump once your sneakers hit the concrete. That sound, it's proof. This is real and you are real. You will make it, I promise. Try, like you've always tried- fully and hard. But don't swear it's over everytime there's a struggle; everytime you feel yourself slipping; everytime there's a concept you can't grasp as much as you can grasp a pencil and your journal. Don't stop writing. Love yourself, baby. Don't go hungry. Love yourself hard and deep and fully. That's the only love you really need right now.

Going back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior would definitely save me a lot of stress and confusion however I would not want to give myself advice. College is about the experience and the work you put into your career. Going to college helps shape the path you will take towards your future. The only advice I would want to tell myself is that where you go to school is not as important as it has been made out to be, it is about the efforts you put towards your degree that will matter in the end.

When growing up, young individuals like myself did not see the wonderful impact of education, and how privileged a child like myself was, to receive the education that I did. I think it took me realize being on my own was not all it added up to be. I really miss the many days of studying and learning huge objectives of a vast variety of subjects. No one ever told me that working took so much energy out of a persons' soul. I began to see how learning could be in fact, fun, and less stressful than work. Education is not only the key to a career, but, it is indeed the key to our souls. Learning brings back the life in me, for some odd reason. I enjoy finding out new things and informing others' about the things that I've have learned, as well. I guess what I am trying to say is: don't let anyone take advantage of your opportunity. Endure in the many endeavours life offers you, and never give up. A job is okay, but get an education so that life can be better.

Life is a very bumpy ride so don't forget to brace yourself and prepare for the worst. Many friends will come but the few important ones will never go from your side so choose them wisely. Don't sleep around too much or else your heart will become hallow and love will never seem as beautiful anymore. Always stare at the stars so you can be reminded that everything is not about you, but about everything and everyone else trying to make a lasting mark on the universe. Laugh more so you can cry less about usless things. Be more brave when using those vibrant colors on your final piece, trust me, the bolder the better. Don't be afraid to expose emotions through your work because if you keep them hidden forever, no one will understand why you created works with such plain theme. Don't get into porn, it will waste your time and your imagination will become limited. Make sure you play the guitar everyday because doors will open up to you and true friends will come to hear your words of emotion. For final thought, don't worry about the future, it eventually comes tommorrow.

Despite the things you are not able to do, focus on what you will be able to do. Study hard in order to get the highest grades and you will practically have colleges contacting you. Also, aim to pass your college diagnostics exams because they are extremely important. Take heed to all of the resources available to you and take full advantage of them. You will overcome things that may seem impossible right now. Enjoy high school and don’t graduate with regrets. Make sure that you put forth every potential that you possess. Most importantly, for every plan that you make, have a backup plan. Explore your various options because there is more than one way to obtain a goal so ensure that you know all the routes.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is going to be hard but to stick with it because it will be worth it in the long run. I would tell myself to research more about what career field I want to go into so that I do not waste any time. I would also tell myself to apply for a lot of scholarships early so that way if and when I come into financial need, I am ready and prepared for it. Most importantly, I would tell myself to enjoy college and really get the true college experience.