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Work harder, branch out and try to make real friends in college because sometimes people leave and you don't want to be a loner. Also don't date Carly, she's no good for you.

While in high school, I took mostly honors and AP classes. I would tell myself that I did not have to be pushed so hard. I needed to have more of a social life. I also worked my junior and senior year and missed out on a lot of events like prom. I would have ceased the opportunity while I had it. College makes you feel old and at the end you need to have your life together, and I still do not know exactly what I want to do. Life is truly a journey, and at some point I will find my calling.

If I could go back in time and tell myself what I know now about life in college I would tell myself to prepare for the best experience yet. Keep and open mind and be willing to step out of your comfort zone. There is a whole different world that is yet to be discovered, all you need is a positive attitude. College will test you and make you work like you never have before; but, as you begin your journey doors will open like never before and you will see that it is all worth it in the end.

I have been successful in my college endeavors thus far and as a result I would only remind myself that he should just relax, enjoy the experience and he will do fine. I would advise him to continue to remain faithful to his/my girlfriend as she is worth it despite the distance. The only warnings for my past self would be to make sure the first chemistry homework gets turned in and to be cautious during the first week's campus events as he could replicate my damaged ACL by a simple change in direction while running (though I am not sure he would listen). Lastly, I would leave him with a bike lock as ours is borrowed without permission from time to time, even without the seat. The last words he would hear would be the same as the first, "Just relax, enjoy the experience, and you will do fine."

I would tell my high school senior self to relax and enjoy my senior year. I was so stressed and worried about college I let my senior year slip right by. If I could go back and talk to myself, I would encourage myself to take personal time off from focusing on grades and college and just have "me time". I believe it is essential to have "me time" before going off to college just to have a better understanding of yourself before you are thrown into a completely different world where you become self-dependent.

If I could ever go back I would tell myself to take those AP and Pre-AP courses because they do actually help in college and that you will get ahead by taking them. I would tell myself to push harder in my school work instead of just doing the minimum to fly by. I would also tell myself that it is okay to be smart and to not hide it from others because of the fear of being called a "nerd". I would also tell myself that no matter how much I wanted to be independent back then I would regret it once my family left to go back home. I would then tell myself to be more involved in school clubs and organizations because that is how you make friends in the real world. I would then lastly tell myself to ALWAYS trust my gut in everything I do and to not ever second guess myself because doubting oneself is a horrible thing to do.

Learn how to study, because any process that helps you learn more will be the best. Also procastination is not good at all, having to pull an all nighter for late work is pointless. Get involved with your professors, let them know about you and be sure to be on their good side. Get involved with any organizations, you make great friends that way. If your having problems with anything ask for help with a professor, or an advisor, they are always willing to help.

I would tell myself to do what I had done, but be more confident in it. I would have enjoyed my early years of college more if I hadn't been so unsure about myself and afraid of the future. Even though I got a lot out of college, I could have gotten more in terms of friends and relationships if I had known I was doing what was right, because I really did need that time to find myself and what I'm passionate about. No amount of changing what classes I took would have helped me more, because in the process I discovered who I am not, not just who I am, leading to a different me. Time paradoxes aside, I wouldn't tell myself to change anything, except to be more confident in what I am about to do, and have fun.

If I could go back and talk to the senior me there would be a lot I would say. The first thing I would say is "I"m sorry, but you should of had better English teachers." Yes that seems odd to say but i thought i was phenomenal at writing, but in reality I was weak and i didn't know because my teachers handed me grades higher than a ninety. I ended up struggling my first semseter in college because I was taught was wrong. Second, learn to study. In high school all you had to do was memorize a worksheet for test. You need more than a review sheet to get by in college. Third, don't get "senior-itis" also known as the "i am a senior and my classes are pointless now so i might as well start my summer break now even though it is December-itis." So don't get sick! Stay focused! The last thing i would say is stay strong. Some things will be difficult, and might seem impossible to achieve. But struggle and pain is only temporary unless you quit. Everything will pay off when you accomplish your goals.

Knowing what I now, I would tell myself as a high school senior two things. I would first tell myself to take as many college credit courses as possible in high school. I would have saved a lot of money if I went that route. Another thing I would have told myself is focus on biology. I did not realize how much I loved biology until later in life. Knowing this in high school would have fast tracked me to finish college so much early than in the path I am currently on.

If I had the grand opportunity to go back in time for this purpose alone, there would be a lot to be said to myself. First would be encouragement not to give up! Ten years from now you'll wish that you had stuck with this and graduated in time, then gone on to college! Also, make sure that when you set your mind to something, anything, don't give up on it. Trust me it's well worth it in the end. I'm the version of you ten years from now, and now in college, working full-time, and making our lives for the better. the point is that this is achievable now instead of later! Just make sure that you keep pushing forward and keep your nose to the grindstone. It may not be the greatest as of now. But believe you me, it's worth it in the end. Good luck and see you soon!

Apply for all the scholarships you can you dolt!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself first to look for more grants and scholarships instead of just relying on the FAFSA. Probably one of the things I would put a lot more emphasis on would be telling myself to get more involved once I got to college. I am involved but it would have hurt any by joining more organizations and clubs. This may sound funny but one of the other things I would mention would be not to be scared to take advantage of all the free food oportunities. Finally I would tell myself to relax and not worry about how supposedly hard college will be because West Texas A&M has great professors and it will be easy, fun, and one of the best experiences of my life!

I would tell my high school self to search for more scholarships and try harder to fund my educational endeavors. Paying for my university hasnt been easy considering i come from a poor background and a single mother. I would tell myself to be more organized and to get into the habit of managing my time. College is all about organization and time management. I would tell myself that the Nursing path that we have chosen is the correct one even when I had my doubts. Nursing will allow me to help people like many random people have helped me. My mom would always tell me, "Puede mas el que quiere, Que el que puede". Which means, The person that has the want, will always be more than the person that can. I know it sounds confusing be let me explain. I grew up with nothing but with my mother and brother and my drive to succeed in this country. My mom said that "my want" or desire to succeed will always be stronger than someones who will go to college because they have someone paying for it already. My desire to better myself no one will ever take away.

Being a senior in high school can either make or break one's future. There are many decisions to make for example what colleges to apply to, what to wear to prom, and going out on Friday nights or studying. Looking back at my senior year I thought it was breeze because I didn't push myself to take those top end math or science classes. I didn't want to be away from home and I had two horses to carry with me so I went to the local junior college. Since I was the first in my family to go to college, I didn't have anyone to look up to or follow. Now having experienced two years at College of the Sequoias (Visalia, CA), I would definitely tell myself as a senior to "What do you have to lose? Being scared isn't an option and you're horses are good enough to rodeo." Although I am going to college to be a physical therapist I still would love to be involved in college rodeo. I would say to myself, "you will figure it out once you get there, but you just need to go."

I would advice myself to be more in tune with the professors, faculty, etc. Also i would advce myself to step out of my comfort zone quicker in order to make friends and meet new people faster. The reason is when I first arrived I believed that the faculty did not care if I passed or failed that I had to do evertything on my own. However, this is not the case many of the faculty care and are very enthusiastic about helping me find aid. Whether it be through money or academics. The second reason I believe I should have stepped out of my comfort zone is so that I could cease more opportunities that had beeen offered to me that I turned down because I was not comfortable in Studying abroad or other such things. On top of that I met mant great people through the university and if I had acquired there contact info they would have made great mentors and refrences. As a result I do regret not being comfortable with staying in touch with them. However, I would always tell myself as a highschool senior to attend WTAMU.

I had always heard teachers say that the transition from high school to college is very hard and know that I have experienced that I have to agree. When students start college in my opinion is like starting a new life, because you don’t know anybody, and you are there by yourself, you have to make new friends and meet new people, and you have to adapt to different cultures and surroundings. All these things that I have mention are the things that I went through whenever I started college, and to make things worse I am a first generation student, that means I had anybody in my family that had attended college before so I didn’t know anything about moving into college. However now that I know about the transition and college life and if I could go back to my senior year the advice that I would give myself is to always apply for things the earliest you can because I have learned that people who apply early to things such as scholarships and housing they are the ones that get the most money or the better dorms.

Carlos! Dont waste your first semester in your dorm room! Go out, make friends, get involved, have fun!!

I would advise myself to slow down and take the idea of college serious. At 17 there is a lot you don't know about life and the world no matter how mature you feel you are. The most important message I would convey to my high school senior self would be... Nobody is going to totally honest with you and tell you the decisions you make now at 17 can affect how the rest of your life turns out. Student loans and bills are immenient, make sound decisions and do not over extend yourself financially. It would be really smart to start looking for different scholarship opportunites right now because it will make all the difference once you arrive on campus in August. Last and most important, when you get to campus remember that you are there to take of business and graduate. Don't party too hard because its hard to make it to class Thursday and Friday mornings after going to college night at bars. Make sure to enjoy the great new opportunities and people that will come into your life.

I would research more about the college life and scholarships. I will build better study habits and learn how to use time management skills.