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Do not make the mistake of taking classes that arent needed. Keep your classes to the ones that you are interested in and will pay attention in, and if you do not get along with a teacher, try and change classes it won't hurt anything. Always go to class and always do the readings and homework; despite what upper classmen may tell you it is important. Make as many friends as possible, these are the years you meet your lifelong friends. Join clubs and groups; network with people who share your major and interests, that way you know people who can help you with studying. Only bring from home what you know you will need, you really don't have as much room as you think you do. Only buy what you need, you're on a budget now spend your money wisely, you're parents can't always help you. Overall, have fun, these are the best years of your life.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself from my senior year I would let myself know that not everything happens as planned but eventually everything works its self out. I would let myself know to go to college with an open mind and to try new things, no matter how uncomfertable it might make me feel. I would advise myself to take classes seriously and set aside time commited just to homework. But above all I would tell myself to have fun and enjoy myself. College is about finding ones self and trying new things. I would make sure to let myself know to have no regrets but to live my life with confidence and to go for my dreams and goals.

In a blazing Delorean or just a phone booth I would travel back in time and tell myself to just take things nice and easy, but at the same time tell myself to prepare ahead of time. College so far has been one of the most positive things that has ever happened to me, and by sitting back and relaxing before things happen, you won't get upset by all the little things that will happen. The best example will be your biology class first semester sit back and don't lose your cool. Then plan ahead, whether it is adding the dates of those exams into you planner, or starting the research for your upcoming essay! Getting back into my DeLorean, I'd turn and finish off by assuring myself that a lot of strange things are going to happen, but look forward to them, and know that everything that you face will turn out alright.

If I was able to go back to being a high school senior, I would give myself some advice about a few different things. First of all, I would make sure I knew successful studying tehniques. In college you must study to succeed which is a lot different than high school. By knowing how to study well you can make it a lot further in college. I would also make sure I knew how to balance my time between social aspects of life and school work. This advice will also help you go far in college and be successful. Another thing I would tell myself is to make the most out of my time in college by doing things out of my comfort zone. I was very shy in high school and I would make sure that coming to college I would be more outgoing and make the most out of my college experience.

I would tell myself to not room with a friend from high school because i doesnt work. I never saw my friend and i spent a lot of time by myself. I would tell myself to branch out and meet new people right away so that i wasnt alone for a majority of first semester. Having friends close by is what makes college worthwhile and fun. You need to have a good balance between doing your homework and hanging out with friends, even if its just watching a movie. Go to as many sporting events as possible because it helps make boring weekends more enjoyable.

I would make sure that I knew deadlines of the housing contract application. As a freshman I missed the deadline and I ended up in a residence hall that was not my first choice. I also didn't get to live with the roomate that I had chosen and was placed with a roomate that had a drastically different lifestyle than mine. This made the first couple months of my college experience very stressful. I was finally transfered to a different room with a different roomate but this made my first college experience a challenging one.

As a high school senior, I recommend three things: take AP courses, apply early, apply for as many scholarships as possible. AP coursez can help you prepare for the amount of work and study time you will have to put in for college, and it also can get you college credit if you pass the AP test. Take the classes seriously and prepare well for the test. When you apply for college, make sure you make many options for yourself in case you don?t get accepted in the college of your choice. Apply for 3-4 schools that you would seriously consider to attend. Try to apply early so that you can be ahead of everyone else and you will know sooner if you get accepted or not. Last, apply for scholarships early the year, no matter how much they are. College is expensive and the more money you can get the less stressful it can be. Talk to your counselors often for scholarship opportunities and the college you want to attend because they have many to offer.

Dear Jessica, This may be hard for you to hear, but please listen. Understand that things that you think may "define" you as a person, do run their course and do eventually end. Letting go is undoubtedly the hardest part, but it's disappearance will give you clarity and much-needed perspective. Your friends and family will always be your cavalry. Let good things find you, instead of looking for them. No man is worth your misery. And do what you want, do what makes you happy, and do not let others keep you from being happy. When you are drowning in in despair and being swallowed by adversity, the pain will eventually go. Just find the strength you know you have, because strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts, not amid joy. And remember, always think of yourself as a first-class citizen of the world - no one deserves better than you. You are so loved, Jessica

Take your time, there is always time to slow down and do it right. By that I mean, do not overwhelm yourself in the pursuit of getting done with school faster than you are able to. Also, know your options, be aware of the ideals of the schools you wish to attend, what services they offer on campus, and which school would best suit you and your personality and personal needs.

I would tell myself that without confidence, you have nothing in this world. I always knew I wanted to do broadcasting but I leaned on other people for validation. I would have surround myself with people who understood my goals. This includes frineds, family and even employers. I would tell myself to remain strong and not get upset if I did not receive a scholarship. I would have considered applying to more than one college. Although I was admitted to my first choice, I believe having more options would have given me more flexibility. I would also have kept in mind the cut-throat competition involved in the broadcast news industry. I would have not focused on people treated me. Instead I would focus on becoming better at my craft and doing the best job I could in college.