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I would tell my high school self to spend that last year to strengthen my friendships. College has made me miss my closest high school friends and wish that my relationships with my family members were stronger. Having an anchor at home can really come in handy but my senior year, I was focused on the future. I decided to stay in alone or spend my time planning, studying, or working to be prepared for college but in retrospect I would rather have been a little crazy and made more memories with the people who I do not get to see every day. My days with them now are always limited to being on the same breaks and hoping to meet up so I would tell myself to take advantage of the time in high school that I have with those people before everyone's lives went in a different way.

If I could go back and talk to my senior self I would reassure her that the tough times will end. I would also tell her to stress less by being more organized and to make the main focus about her success, and to not stress herself out over others accomplishments. Socially, I would encourage her to be more willing to make friends of all ages and to express to younger students that the teachers they may hate now are the ones they will miss the most. When graduating I would tell her to not get scared but to embrace another chapter of her life, and these goodbyes are not permantent. Mainly, to be open to new friends and new expirences.

If i could go back in time and talk to the senior version of myself, I would tell her to get involved in the community. The more organizations that you are involved in, the more experiences you have to draw from when it comes to job interviews or scholarship applications. A lot of organizations have their own scholarships, and some organizations even give out scholarships for how involved you are in the community. It is important to get out and build relationships that can help you down the line. Create bonds with your teachers and peers because you never know when you will need someone to lean on for help. Most importantly, enjoy the time you have left being a kid because the real world is a scary place. Have fun, enjoy life, and build bonds that will last forever!

I would tell myself to be humble, become more informed about information that affects me, to pay more attention to detail, to create a plan and think more about what I want to do in the future, and be more social. I would tell myself to be aware and know that not everyone has your best interest at heart, to build MY brand, to learn how to listen and navigate through what people are saying, and never stop trusting and believing God. I feel as if I have learned ALOT since I have graduated from high school and I am truly great for everything that I have learned and also the things I am yet to learn. I can be a sponge sometimes but I must guard myself from absorbing things that are harmful to me and trust in my own judgment and more so on the judgment that God gives me. One of the routes to becoming an adult is making your own decisions and setting yourself up to succeed with hardwork, understanding/knowledge/wisdom, creating relationships, creating a plan, and never giving up!

Make sure you get up and go to every class, cooperate, and participate. The college life is not all fun and games. Be serious about your work...study study STUDY and don't let anyone or anything take your focus off doing the absolute best that you can. In the end all the hard will pay off, just stay motivated and determined and everything will fall into place...get your mind right and put your priorities in order. Grow up, mature, and let the petty things that's not helping you succeed and move forward go. Word from the Wise.. YOU CAN DO IT, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The best advice I can think of to give myself is to stay focused on the end goal of college. Keep planning for success, don't procrastinate, and make a plan for staying on track with homework. Knowing when projects are due and tests coming up prevent crisis melt-downs when something big is forgotten. Make time in your schedule for mental health breaks to keep your sanity. Having fun is necessary to keep your ability to manage all the demands of college. Your friends and family will be your best support system, so keep up those relationships and let them help you with coping suggestions.

Going through my first year at William Jewell has made me think about how I could have handled my senior year in high school differently. I wish I applied to more colleges even ones that I were not a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure of. It doesnt hurt to keep all your options open. Also you do not want to soley invest all your time on your dream college because there is a possibility that you will not be accepted and then you are up a creek without a paddle. I invested some time on the application of my dream college and was not accepted. I applied to other colleges but did not like any other colleges compared to my dream one. Also in my senior year I wish I applied to more scholarships and joined more clubs at my high school. The more activities your in the higher the chance acceptance into a college.

College was a big step for me into the real world. I entered this school with a fresh mind set to receive a real feeling of college experience, and that’s exactly what I got. I was afraid to start college because all my friends have gone their ways. I wanted to start at a community collage to prepare myself for a bigger collage. MCC was the best choice from the beginning I stepped on campus grounds I was received with open arms. Every staff and alumni where amazingly kind. The environment is so eco friendly and I love that about this school. The staff is the best thing in this school that really caught my attention. I’m able to have one on one with the professors when I’m having trouble. Also, professors that are not my teachers are great help. No one is left behind at MCC. I grew so much to become a well prepared collage student. This school has built me into who I am as a student to achieve anything I set my mind to at any university. If anyone wants to start at a community collage I request MCC to be your choice!

What I've gotten from college is a new outlook on things. I can walk into a room filled with students that I'm about to speak in front of and not get scared. It's helped me begin to figure out who I am and who I hope to be. Even better, it helps me learn more about my major and how I can apply it to not only my career but to other aspects of my future. I believe its valuable to attend college because it allows you to get a good start to your adult life. It's the first real form of responsability that most high school graduates get before entering the real world. This responability is just enough for a "wake up call" but not too much to where it's overwhelming. With that, college helps people gain a better understanding not only our own lives but the lives of others around us.

The one aspect I have gotten out of my college experience that I am most proud of is consistent growth. When I look back to my freshman year, it amazes me how raw I was. William Jewell has provided me with a tremendous opportunity to grow every single semester. I could have never envisioned how much I would grow at William Jewell. Four semesters into my college experience, I have developed a passion for knowledge and success that far exceeds how I was leaving high school. This is what makes William Jewell such a great college to attend. While many students evaluate schools based on the social life and football team, William Jewell is excellant in transforming smart young adults into passionate leaders in the community, state, and nation.