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I would give the advise to better pace myself with my time spent. Instead of applying to colleges within the course of a month, I would tell myself to focus on the two or maybe three schools I knew had the greatest probability of going to. I would have started working on applications and college specific scholarships as soon as the forms for Fall 2012 graduates became available. Instead of working so much, I would have chosen a lower availability to better give myself the time I need for my classes. In the whirlwind of applying for college and completing the countless essays, I would dedicate more time to their thoroughness. Lastly, instead of worrying for hours upon hours every week to find out if I had gotten any scholarships, I would spend more time researching them to apply for greater numbera. In lieu of spending so much time finding out if I had won the "big money" ones, I would advise myself to focus on the more attainable scholarships in the process of planning for college expenses, so as to make time to transition into the college atmosphere instead of worrying about the prices more than the course grades.

High school Molly (HM): Woah! That girl looks just like me! Hey you! I'm Molly, what's your name? College Molly (CM): I know who you are, because I am you, but from the future. From a year from now to be exact. I'm here to tell you somethings about college. (HM): Cool! So what should I know? (CM): For starters, you'll need to begin dieting immediately since I eat a lot of candy in the future. (HM): What?! Not fair! (CM): I'm kidding! But this is serious, you don't need to worry so much about being all on your own in college. It does require more action and self-discipline on your part. However, there are so many people around willing to help. I had to create my own schedule, but my adviser helped me plan it wisely. Some of my classes are small, others have over a hundred students, but in every class, my professors answered all of my questions whether in class, through email, or just when I randomly see them. My point is, you need not worry about being alone. (HM): That's a relief! Tell me more! (CM): Nope, BYE!!!!!

Attending a post secondary school is full of transitions, and it is important to adjust to the changes associated with college. When you first arrive at the college of your choice it can make you nervous, and possibly even intimidated at times. In order to have the best experience possible, I would advise that it is important to get out of your comfort zone and meet new people. There are unbelievable opportunities in order to meet many types of people that you may not have ever been exposed to. College allows you to get to know international students, people with diverse religous beliefs, and many others who are not like yourself. Do not be afraid to reach out to those people who are different than you and build friendships. There will be very few opportunities in life similar to college in which you will be able to learn about such a vast range of cultures, religions, and beliefs. Take advantage of the chance to not only meet incredible people and make new friends, but also use this opportunity to further your knowledge of various cultures and beliefs that people hold.

I would tell my self to take school more seriously, and not to procrastinate. Also, to learn how to be more organized.

Keep the parting to the weekends. Make sure you study and show up to class. You can have fun but get a degree that is why you went to college in the first place. Living with your parents is not a terrible thing then you can focus on school and not on paying rent. Go to a local school so your family can help you. Don't drop out of school so you can work you will reget it later on in life when you are trying to go to school, keep a marraige strong, run a household and raise two kids. Call Grandma more often because she won't be around to see you graduate or get married.

Be open and take advantage of every opportunity that you can. Join different clubs and meet new people. Do not be afraid of introducing yourself to others. Instead be proactive about that, and make new friends. Try taking challenging classes that will not only stimulate your brain, but that will challenge you to work hard and push yourself to the limit. In other words, just have an open mind. You would be amazed to find that an open mind will open a lot of different doors that you have never experienced!

I would tell myself to take my education a little more seriously. I spent a lot of time slacking off and playing games because I was young and thought I had all the time in the world. I would tell myself next time I'll do better or next semester I'll work harder and be more motivated. What you don't realize is that time stops for no man and while your playing games the world just keeps moving ahead. Life is fleeting and in order to achieve your dreams you have to take education and life in general seriously or next thing you know your an old man who with regrets over the dreams that you never got to achieve in life.

College is all about developing into adulthood and become an individual. It is the first time that a student separates from their parents or whoever raised them. Without their familiar umbrella, college allows students to choice what they are involved in, who the hang out with, and how they spend their time. I would have advised myself to follow my dreams and to not care what anyone was going to think of my decisions. I wish someone would have told me as a senior to learn what was easy for me and what I enjoyed doing and then to stick with it. As a past professor used to say, "What you focus on flourishes." That is what we all want, we want to flourish in today society. Many college students spend a lot of time majoring in what their friends or family think they should major in. Their peers may in fact have good advise to give, but it the student does not feel intrigued by their area of study then they might as well throw away tens of thousands of dollars and bundles of time. The will likely switch their major and have to start all over.

Take advantage of scholarship competetions. These are great reasources to the student as well as the school. For the student, it gives them a chance to set themselves apart and to earn a scholarship. They also get there names out to the school's activities and organizations. For the school they get a chance to know the incoming freshman. The school can find places for students to get involved. Doing these competitions really prepare the students for college. They get to know other people that want to be involved in the campus life. If I could go back to my senior year, I would have gotten out of football practices to enter in these competitions.

Given the opportunity to go back in time, I would tell my younger self to go back in time and really spend my time experimenting in the things I felt I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I would tell myself to go ahead and apply for jobs that I know I don't want just so I had an income; living without a job and car while attending college on a minimal budget makes it even harder to experiment and to invest my time in deciding the path I want for my future. I would tell myself that I need to work even harder while I young, so that I would be able to relax sooner in life.