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If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would of told myself these following things. Life has not even begun yet. The college experiences I have experienced now does not even compare to the memories I had in highschool. The people who you meet in college will be the people who will stay in your life, you will meet your bestfriends there, you will make lifetime memories and it will probably be the best moments of your life. I would say to my high school self that being in large groups of volunteering outstandingly help you make the transition in college. It helps create a good resume and allows colleges to see the true potential in you. I would recommend my younger self to take part in many organizations in college, this will allow you to meet more people and benefit the college campus as a whole. This will create a much quicker responce to comfort. Most of all, I would tell myself that you shouldn't care what others think about you, this is your future, take it and do it proudly.

If I could go back in time and give my younger self some worldly advice I'd start off with a hard slap in the face. I'm sure that would get my attention and then my younger self would be horrified at the weight I have put on over the years. No words would need to be said for this to register, and though I'm not too much over weight it's just enough to get myself into an exercising mentality early on in the game. Once that harsh reality sank in I'd tell myself that I'm an idiot for not taking the SAT's or for not preparing for college in any way whatsoever. Prepare for the best school possible and make sure there is a ROTC program so I could go into the Navy as an officer rather than enlisted...perhaps I would have stayed in. I would tell myself to put all of my effort into whatever it was i decided to do or to do nothing at all. Today is what matters not tomorrow so make the best of everyday and strive to spread good in a world that desperately needs it.

I would tell myself to work on my study skills, and note taking skills a little more, because here in college, they move a bit faster than the teachers in high school. I would also tell myself to be smart socially, and remember that the friends I have in high school will more than likely fade away unfortunately, but it will be okay. Last thing I would say is to start getting out of my comfort zone in high school, because in college, that's where the magic happens.

Knowing what I know now I would tell my high school self to calm down and be reassured that college is a place to flourish and meet new people. I would tell me self to fear less and anticpate more. As a high school senior, I was too focused on getting myself academically prepared for college when I should have been trying to emotionally and mentally prepare myself for the great college leap. So, as a college senior I would go back and say that even though academics are the cornerstone of college, the majority of the process is becoming the person you will be for the rest of your life. I would stress to my high school senior self that you will never be able to plan or expect everything that will happen to you in college. What you should do is plan for anything not for everything. Overall, I would tell my senior self to know your worth. When you value yourself as a freshmen you get even further as a senior. With valuing myself and my abilites comes a confidence that cannot be traded upon and knowing that as a freshmen would have been priceless.

There are many firsts in high school, but there are even more in college. You will get your heart broken a few times. You will find friends that will last a lifetime and lose some people you thought would always be there. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved and create memories, don't let a chance to get involved pass you by. It's okay that you didn't win all of the scholarships you hoped for in high school, you will be rewarded in college if you keep working hard and follow your passion. It's okay to feel lost, it's not about the destination, it's the journey. You have a beautiful journey ahead, from college onward. Stay passionate, driven, determined, and never give up. Someday you will achieve your dreams of becoming a teacher and influence the future of tomorrow.

Dear self, You have a lot ahead of you. You will love certain classes, and hate others. But learn from every class you take and person you meet. You never know if something you don't enjoy learning about in college will help you at some point in life. Don't give up on school even when you feel like quitting. It will be worth it in the end when you help encourage people one day as a psychologist. Also, make sure to keep nourishing friendships even when it's hard to make time. They help to keep the college journey exciting. Gabrielle

My biggest advice would be to go to class, and yes, every day. Do all of your homeowork, even all of the tiny "dumb" assignments. Study for your exams WELL ahead of time, so not the day before. Join more groups. It is very difficult to make friends if all you do is go to class and work every day.

I would tell my past self to stop thinking about money. I love WSU very much, and it is a phenomenal university, but I realize that the degree I am going for, computer science, is not my dream. I disagree strongly with the notion that money is the only way to happiness. After starting my college career I realized I would be much happier doing something else, and should instead pursue a career in teaching a second language (WSU does not offer this specific major). That is about it, simply to stop thinking about money. I have never had a problem with studying or anything, and I was happy with my senior self.

I would say get to know teachers more so they would be able to reccomend you for programs. They are also willing to reccomend teachers in the same field as well. Dont do something just because the advisor says do, do it because its a choice you make for yourself.

The biggst piece of advice would be; make sure you take full advantage of the opportunities given to you by the university. If I could go back, I would be more involved with the on campus activates. I would definitely take advantage of different internship opportunities. I made the mistake of just going to class, and then going straight home. That is the biggest regreat I have about my college experience. The older I get, the smarter my parent's. When I was 20 years old, I thought I knew it all, geez was I stupid! They always told me to be more involved, get out there and meet more people. I didn't listen and I wish I would have, there is no telling how many opportunities I missed. That is the advice I would give myself