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If I could turn back the clock a year, and speak to my twelfth grade self, I would tell him three things. One, do not be afraid to do what makes YOU happy and not what makes OTHERS happy. Your parents and friends will not be the ones putting in countless hours towards your degree, so make sure it is something that you genuinely enjoy, and can see yourself doing in ten years. Two, build better study habits now that you can carry on with you throughout college and the rest of your life; you will never be penalized for studying too much or finishing a paper early. Third, but possibly the most important, do not be afraid to make mistakes. The only way you can truly grow as an individual is through trial and error. As the great Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something”.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself to remember to balance a social life with a work and school life. During college all I made time for was work and school and I didnt allow myself free time for friends and family. I would tell myself that yes college is important, but it is also important to allow time for myself, because stress can build up and cause a lot of anxiety for college students. I would also tell myself to get more involved on campus and enjoy being a student.

I think that I was lead by my interest but due to my lower academic or lack of trying the ACT or SAT.. I thought I wasn't eligible to go to college and I didn't realize that the teachers were trying to set me up to continue my enjoyment of music on to become a professional. I don't know. You can't always take someone by the shoulders and say, "Look, I don't think you get it." You sing, speak and sing in a Foreign Language." You compete in speech and you should continue growing your musical foundation to start a career and to be a professional. It's like... I didn't know how to listen and pay attention. I graduated in 1988 and the ADD/ADHD wasn't being treated and I just didn't know how to make the progress to continue my academic focus upon graduation. My parents were blue collar and you did what you could and you didn't have to necessarily enjoy it. It was about working and doing your part and bringing home a paycheck whether you enjoyed your job or not.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell 18 year old me to go where I truly want to go, and not not to just attend a school to follow a boy. Knowing what I know now the decision of where you attend college is a very important one, and it could very well effect the rest of your life. I did not choose my dream college, even though I did get accepted in. I regret that decision wholeheartedly and its something I will always look back on with disappointment.

If I could go back in time... Hey, its me your future self. Listen i just wanted to fill you in on a few things before you finish highschool. Pay attention in class and dont worry about that boy that never called there will another one who is way better. Start thinking about what want to do in college and don't waste your time going as undecided, also start sooner, I waited a while before i decided to go back now we have kids and a husband and let me tell you it isnt easy, so go now while you're young so that you can enjoy all the activities college has to offer. Start sending in essays for scholarships, school isnt cheap and you only get so much in grants! Make new friends and get involved with it! Become that woman you know you want to be. Dont forget to give yourself some down time, go grab that book you have been dying to read for a month and get lost in it. Work hard for your goals so you can look forward and be proud of who you are and who you will become. love me!

It is important that you be yourself and never succumb to fads and irrational peer pressures. Know, at least in general, what you want to do with your life. YSU is a good choice because it is affordable, you can still live at home, and they offer complete degree programs, including a few graduate opportunities. Getting involved in social groups is fine, but always remember that the purpose of your presence on campus is education first. Build and maintain good study habits that consistently work to help you to achieve each semester's short term goals. Learn from your mistakes, but don't dwell on them. Choose your courses wisely with both academic need and financial capability in mind. Make some new and diverse friends, especially within your major where study groups and more effective academic bonds can develop. Understand that no two professors teach or test exactly the same way, so it is up to you to be sufficiently prepared and know what to expect from each of them. Relax and have some fun, but stay focused, yet somewhat flexible, on the ultimate goal of graduating into a life of something you want and like to do.

The advice I would give myself would be: Be confident, realize your potentials, treat others the way you want to be treated, respect yourself and others. Build-up good study skills, listen to advice, don't discriminate without a good reason, be a leader and not always a follower, and be your own best friend by encouraging yourself. Don't beat down on yourself, move on from your mistakes, and try not to repeat them, if you do get up re-position yourself, focus and move forward. You'll trip if you try to look back, and walk forward at the same time. Smile at times, you'll have less wrinkles. Practice stress-free techniques and use them, school is challenging just like life. Stay surrounded by positive,

As a high school senior, I joined the US Army on the Delayed Entry Program. I wanted to go to college, but I knew my family could never afford it. After I left the service, I got married and started my family, and while I had the money to go to college, I didn't have the time. If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self that there will never be enough money or enough time. I would tell myself that if I really want an education, I will have to MAKE the money and MAKE the time. I would tell myself to never give up on my dreams...that's what I tell myself every day, now. It's never too late to make a fresh start.

Apply for more scholarships starting now and put away all the money you make by working. There are different loans you with have to take out if you don't have the money to pay for them like me. I know you are saving for a car, but if you save every dime you make then you can afford the car and still have a large sume left over for YSU. While I am here, let me tell you that college will be a lot more work. Keep up with studyign and never let procrastination get in your way. Grades are money okay. There is no room for playing around. After five years, you'll have your dream job and won;t need to worry about minimum wage anymore and you can help pay off your parents debts too, but until then, work hard and don't waste what you have. Use your time wisely, and every once and a while, go out with your friends so you maintain who you are beyond good grades.

If i could go back to highschool I would have planned my college experience better. At my highschool there was not enough knowledge given to students about their college choices and requirements for attending a specific college. I would have told my senior self to get serious about what my goals for my future are and start working toward them. I have wasted some time and money trying to figure out what i want to do with my future. Having direction is important and I wish I had more knowledge about different careers before I attended college.

I would shake her shoulders and tell her to listen to someone wiser. Telling her to focus education, even if it seemed boring at the time. I would continue to explain that confidence and self assurance builds over time and experience. That she would surround herself with others just like herself in college and be comfortable in her own skin. I would tell her to explore the adventure of college and experience what the campus had to offer instead of hiding away. To not be afraid of change and to experience what I experience now, so she can feel accomplished and confident than I ever did in high school. If I could just make her see through my eyes on what I know now, I know she could accomplish so much more and know that each accomplishment builds into a greater fulfilling life. After telling her that, I would give her a strong hug and tell her that I know she can be a great person as long as she lets herself be open to the opportunity and hope that she takes those words to heart. That’s what I say if I could talk to my past self.

Try new things and meet new people. Also, go the speed limit when travling anywhere!

It was a cool night, a slight wind in the breeze that carried the relaxing aroma of pie to the excited recent high school graduate. Tomorrow was the big day, the first day of classes. He didn’t know how he would sleep. He didn’t even know how to eat he was so excited. Had his head not been attached to his neck it surely would have been lost by now. He heard a noise, the door opening. A long, slow creek that echoed on for ages. The graduate looked suspiciously towards the figure in the frame, startled by his own, larger image. The college version of himself looked at him with a sense of regret in his eyes, chuckled, and rubbed his rounder belly. “Erik, whatever you do, don’t eat fast food on campus. It’s delicious, but you’ll end up right back to where you started.” With a nod the rotund scholar left the door frame and closed shut the door, leaving the high school graduate to contemplate the possibilities of time travel. And once again the familiar smell of pie relaxed his nostrils, temptation rising.

I would give myself the advice of always studying. College is all about studying if you do not study then you will not pass your tests and you will regret it. College it is all on you, your teacher is no longer holding your hand through everything and helping you through every step. College is very individual. One big theing for me would be time management, make sure that you manage your time wisley, because college work will stack up faster than you think making things become rather stressful. high school to college is a huge transition, but it is able to be done. Do not stress yourself out right before you go to college because if you put hard workinto college it will come easy. High school was a good learning experience, but college is a big step forward. Always study, turn in your work on time, go to class and never give up. Put 100 percent into everything you do in college.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to make sure what career path I wanted to take, because it gets time consuming and expensive switching majors. It wouldn’t take six years to complete a bachelor’s degree if you would just make up your mind. I would also tell myself to not take out the maximum amount of student loans every semester, because you know what, they have a limit! I would tell my high school self to make sure I was involved in at least one student association during college. It creates great networking opportunities and friendships as well as serving the young children in the community. As a high school senior, enjoy the way you get to learn, because when you get to college, it won’t be as easy, but you can do it!

I would have told myself to study and prepare more. I really did not have to study in highschools so I would have made myself try harder. I also would have told myself to focus more and fill out more schlorships and to get a job. If I had gotten a job in high school I would not be having so much finicial trouble. Where I went to high school at was not in an over populated area. It was different then being in college. In high school I knew pretty much everyone there, but in college there are so many people you are wlways meeting someone new. I would tell myself not to be so afrade and to put myself out there and be the best person that I could possibly be.

If I could go back to when I first entered college, I would tell myself to get involved more in activities on campus. Additionally, I would tell myself to live in the dorms on campus because I can then meet more people at my age. Another recommendation for myself that attending classes was one of the best decisions I made that semester. Furthermore, staying organized is something I definitely benefited from during the year. I would also tell myself to make sure to talk to professors for any questions I have about the class material. One of the most important things about being a freshman is making sure to take advantage of any services the campus offers, such as tutoring and peer mentoring. Although these services sound unnecessary until later in the semesters, they are definitely important to utilize at the beginning of a college career. For particular classes, which a student knows they will struggle with, tutoring is important. It reveals a student cares about their coursework. Peer mentors also help students figure out any other resources available. Even though I made some mistakes during my first semester here, I definitely learned what it took me to succeed.

When I graduated high school I wish I would have not taking a year off but went straight back. For any person entering college I would advise them to follow your dreams and stay focused and dont let the women get your mind off of the task at hand.

If I could go back in time to my senior year I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I would also tell myself to try and find a major that I feel 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} comfortable with.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, some of the best advice I would give myself is to apply for more scholarships. At the time, I was not as mature as I am now. That was back in 2009. I would have to tell myself that college is expensive. Do not procrastinate. That is a big issue for some students. I would have to keep telling myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I do not want to be in debt for the rest of my life. Scholarships are the best thing a high school student can apply for. Seize the oppurtunity and apply for scholarships.